Alpha Response is a tactical first-person shooter (FPS) developed by Ultimo Ratio Games, led by Minh Le, also known as "Gooseman", the co-creator of the Counter-Strike mod for Half-Life. It was released in Early Access on Steam on October 7, 2024.
Gameplay
editThe game places players in the role of police officers combating criminal and terrorist organizations. The game is similar to titles like Payday, Left 4 Dead, and SWAT 4, takes inspiration from arcade shooters like Time Crisis and Virtua Cop.[1] Missions in the game include bomb defusal and escort missions.[2] Alpha Response supports solo play or up to four-player co-op. The game does not include player versus player combat.[3]
Reception
editPCGamesN reviewed the game positively, calling it "one of the most original and enjoyable shooters you will play this year".[3] Vice also reviewed it positively.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Interview with CS co-Creator Gooseman: Early CS years, hardships, and creating Alpha Response — Part One". Dust2.us. May 31, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b Cichacki, Shaun (May 28, 2025). "Gooseman, Co-Creator of 'Counter-Strike', Made a Game That Feels Like a Cop Show: Alpha Response". VICE. Archived from the original on July 22, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.
- ^ a b "Counter-Strike creator's new game is out now, and it fixes basically every problem with the modern FPS genre". PCGamesN. July 13, 2025. Archived from the original on July 16, 2025. Retrieved August 5, 2025.