The Protocons

The Protocons

Appsif Apps ltd · April 10, 2018 · Action, Adventure, Indie, FPS, Open World

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The Protocons price by region

The Protocons costs £6.19 in the United Kingdom, $8.99 in the United States, €8.99 in Europe (EUR), $8.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$10.29 in Canada, NZ$11.39 in New Zealand, R$18.59 in Brazil and zł32.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Protocons offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £6.19 £6.19 — 1
United Statesyour region $8.99 $8.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €8.99 €8.99 — 1
Georgia (USD) $8.99 $8.99 — 1
Canada CA$10.29 CA$10.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$11.39 NZ$11.39 — 1
Brazil R$18.59 R$18.59 — 1
Poland zł32.99 zł32.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About The Protocons

High Intensity First Person Shooter Action Adventure Game


During the last battle in the fight to free your people from the ever tightening grip of The Protocons your commanders ships were lured into a trap deep in the heart of the Protocon Empire. The Protocons boarded Commander Riker's ship ceasing him and what was left of the round table council. It is not quite clear what they are up to, but as the remaining white knight the fate of your civilization rest in you. Your old friend and systems specialist Natalie was left stranded on what was left of the ship, very resourceful and a much needed ally in your quest.

Fun, Challenging and Dynamic Game Play for all Ages


That said, even with multiple difficulty settings nothing in this first person shooter is a give me. Appsif games are made to push and challenge your gaming abilities not roll over and lay down. Only the...Top 1% of Gamers will have what it takes to complete the "One Life" difficulty. Do you have what it takes?

8k Video Game | 4k Video Game | 3 Monitor Video Game



8k video game releases in 2018 are set to push the hi res video gaming resolutions higher than ever before. 4k video games have become more prevalent now that more gamers are opting to drop the 1080p resolution in favor of the higher pixel count of the 4k. While everyone else is catching up Appsif is moving forward. With many 8k displays in development and pc gamers known affinity for multiple display set ups we felt the need to future proof the game with the inclusion 8k, 4k, 1080p and 720p to allow players on older systems to still play the game.

2018 Video Game Release


Release Date 4/10/2018

Design by Jake McIntosh via Appsif Apps ltd


The Protocons Sound Track



  • Menu/Ending Track – Protoci by Walking on Birds
  • Escape/Pre-Fortress – Keplar by Zumaia
  • Crater/Mini- Temple – Dawn of the Protocons by Dawn Tuesday
  • Crater Complex Area – Torpor by AsA


3d Models


  • Mechdroid (Harry) – Willy Decarpentrie
  • Falcon Ship – Hermino Nieves
  • Sentry Turrets – Sean Gorman


Protocon Video Game Features


DX11


Fully intergrated DIRECT X 11 features including high level lighting, shadows and texture detail.

Graphics Settings


3 levels of graphic detail, adjustments are broad, but include detail levels, shadow complexity, distance visibility etc. This allows each player to tailor their experience based on their systems capabilities. Everything from Laptops to Hi end Gaming Rigs can play The Protocons.

  • Low
  • Medium
  • Ultra

"Full Nelson Effect"

allows for an additional graphical improvements beyond Low, Medium and Ultra by Super Sampling of the resolution. This allows post processes to perform anti-aliasing and other features at a much higher resolution before the output is delivered to the display. The result is a cleaner, more defined and all over better graphic result. It does require additional resources so it is listed as "Experimental, Inadequate Systems May Crash" in the game. Best Suited for high End Game Rigs

Resolutions


  • 8k- 7680×4320 resolution for gaming on the next gen displays
  • 4k- 3840x2160 resolution for UHDTV standard.
  • 1080p- 1920x1080 resolution HD
  • 720p- 1280 x 720 resolution great for older displays or laptops

Difficulty Settings


  • Recruit- Still challenging, but at a level that younger or inexperienced players can still have fun
  • Cadet- Highly Engaging and a great place to start for Most Gamers
  • Knight- Difficult by nature, Knight is best reserved for Seasoned PC Gamers or Protocon Veterans
  • The One-1 life game play, Reserved for Top Tier Gamers that think they have what it takes.

The Protocons — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players are divided on this indie FPS, with some appreciating its vaporwave aesthetic, music, and old-school charm at a low price point, while others criticize its simplistic mechanics including basic enemy AI that just charges forward, lack of customization options, poor text-to-speech narration, and unpolished features like missing fullscreen and non-textured enemy models. The game appears to appeal mainly to players seeking retro-style nostalgia and casual gameplay rather than those wanting depth or refinement.

Not recommended Apr 10, 2018
Text to speech. A single 3d enemy model with different colors. Enemies have no coding except to march in lockstep toward the player. Ugly environments, terrible gunplay. Avoid. https://youtu.be/9uuMlmZ3nK4
32 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 10, 2018
Cool game dig the graphics and gameplay. The music is neat and makes it really immersive. I made it to the first check point. Seems like a challenging game. Not sure what this hater dude is even talking about.
5 found this helpful
Not recommended Jul 23, 2018
This is an extremely basic game, with simple AI, simple controls, a flat linear world and run and shoot gameplay. I would not recommend this for any serious gamer. Cons: - Runs in a window, not fullscreen - No ability to configure keyboard/mouse controls - No ability to invert the mouse Y-axis - No audio controls - AI simply charges, no intelligence - Linear world Pros: - Decent graphics
4 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 14, 2018
Solid game. Independent release, so it has it's quirks, but overall pretty enjoyable. Definitely challenging, and has a subtle kind of old school feel for anyone who likes a bit of nostalgia.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 2, 2018
[h1]Overview[/h1] I'm going to start this review by saying I have had a talk with the developer and he plans to update the game to make it better. This game has potential. It has a consistent pink vaporwave theme and you get to shoot many of the non-textured "Protocons". It has a storyline of some sort even though the narrartor is very poor. Overall I would classify it as a time waster. [b]Cons[/b] [list] [*]The "Protocons" lack a texture [*]The narrartor sounds like a robot and it just of poor quality [*]No customization as of right now, told it would be implemented [*]There is an overusage of some textures while other not so much [/list] [b]Pros[/b] [list] [*]There is a storyline [*]An offline FPS [*]Developer updates [*]No in-app purchases [*]consistent theme [/list]
1 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 28, 2018
The game isn't perfect and has a few bugs, but I really enjoyed playing it. The music is great and fits the aesthetic of the environment. I love the overall look and feel of the game and the text-to-speech makes the protocons seem less human so it adds to the feel. For the cost of a good beer, the game is worth the low price and will last longer.
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