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The Protocol Directive

Dive into the dark world of The Protocol Directive, a unique text-based adventure that blends retro charm with modern suspense. As a nameless protagonist, you begin in an ordinary office, but what seems like a…

1 December 2024

The Protocol Directive is an indie developed by CryneX, released 1 December 2024 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What The Protocol Directive is

The Protocol Directive is an indie game developed by CryneX and released in 2024. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on Unreal Engine 5.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Dive into the dark world of The Protocol Directive, a unique text-based adventure that blends retro charm with modern suspense. As a nameless protagonist, you begin in an ordinary office, but what seems like a normal day quickly turns into a nightmare full of decisions, secrets, and deadly challenges. After leaving the office, you suddenly find yourself in a dark room. A light flickers on, illuminating a table with an old keyboard. Shortly after, a PC screen comes to life, and a strange force the possessed Protocol begins testing you. Every decision you make can mean the difference between life and death. Find useful (or deceptive) items, solve tricky dilemmas, and try to escape the game…
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How it plays

It is played from a first person perspective.

What it launched against

The Protocol Directive launched on 1 December 2024, within three weeks of Delta Force, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Marvel Rivals and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

Released around the same time: Delta Force, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, Marvel Rivals, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.

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When did The Protocol Directive come out?
The Protocol Directive was released on 1 December 2024 for PC (Microsoft Windows).

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