PROTOCOL 11 – Episode 1 (v2023.02.23)

Phil’s hunt for justice moves through hostile, handcrafted worlds where alien invaders have taken something personal and survival demands equal parts aggression and caution. PROTOCOL 11 – Episode 1 is a dark indie action-adventure platformer built around fast movement, scavenging, and violent encounters that can be approached loudly or from the shadows. Its tone sits between pulpy sci-fi revenge tale and bloody arcade combat, with a strange makeshift companion providing both practical support and a bit of personality along the way. Every new area shifts the atmosphere, turning the journey into more than a straight run from one firefight to the next.

Traversal is a major part of the experience, as Phil double-jumps, wall-jumps, dodges, grabs ledges, and navigates traps and environmental barriers. Levels encourage players to search for materials, hidden cards, and useful equipment before deciding whether to slip past enemies with a silenced weapon or tear through them using shotguns, rifles, flamethrowers, mines, and heavier artillery. Crafted supplies such as healing kits, knives, grenades, and even a jetpack broaden the available tactics, while enemy roles including snipers, medics, bombers, and juggernauts force you to react differently in each encounter. Campfires serve as valuable pauses for healing, inventory management, cosmetic changes, and reviewing Phil’s illustrated memories, while upgrades improve both him and his companion.

The most appealing feature is the flexibility in how combat unfolds: stealth is viable, direct gunfights are messy, and the detailed gore effects make powerful weapons feel suitably brutal. Your partner also works as a reconnaissance tool, letting you inspect danger ahead and plan an attack rather than stumbling blindly into an ambush. Character and companion customization add a modest personal touch, while collectibles and alternate approaches give completion-minded players reasons to comb through stages. Players who enjoy the mobility of modern action platformers and the tactical choice of stealth shooters should find plenty to like, especially if they prefer compact indie adventures with guns, crafting, secrets, and challenging boss encounters.