From Gooseman, the legendary creator of the original Counter-Strike mod, comes Alpha Response - an adrenaline-fueled singleplayer/co-op experience that puts you in the boots of elite police forces worldwide.
Respond to critical situations requiring surgical precision to save innocent lives. Every decision matters in a world where threats lurk around every corner. Bring justice to chaos!

Join a global police initiative battling cross-border criminal syndicates. Choose your elite unit and take the fight to the enemy.
Team up with 3 friends in explosive 4-player co-op or take on the challenge solo. Coordination is key - your survival depends on it.

Alpha Response features heart-racing dynamic missions from hostage rescues to bomb threats with multiple tactical approaches. Enemies spawn differently each time - no two operations are ever the same. Adapt or die, no two missions are ever the same

Fight across massive, detailed environments from city streets and massive metro stations to towering cathedrals and industrial complexes. Navigate indoor and outdoor battlegrounds teeming with civilians who need your protection.

Face a lethal variety of opponents - hardened criminals, attack dogs, armored vehicles, and helicopter gunships. Each threat demands unique tactics to overcome.

Dominate with an extensive arsenal from sidearms to heavy weaponry. Deploy shields, grenades, and vehicles to gain the tactical edge. Every tool is essential for mission success.

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Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS *: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i5-4440 (3.10GHz)/AMD FX-6300 (3.50GHz)
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 760 / AMD Radeon HD 7970
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 20 GB available space

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OS *: Windows 8 / 10 / 11 (64 bit)
Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 (3.20GHz) / AMD Ryzen 7 2700 (3.20GHz)
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / AMD RX 6600 XT
DirectX: Version 11
Storage: 20 GB available space
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Roadmap

Graphical Improvements to the various environments and characters.
Performance Improvements
Adding more missions bringing the total number of unique missions to over 40!
Adding new enemy types such as flying drones that can attack the player from the air
Adding teammate AI that will allow players who play singleplayer to control a squad of AI controlled police.

About the Game

Face a lethal variety of opponents - hardened criminals, attack dogs, armored vehicles, and helicopter gunships. Each threat demands unique tactics to overcome.

Dominate with an extensive arsenal from sidearms to heavy weaponry. Deploy shields, grenades, and vehicles to gain the tactical edge. Every tool is essential for mission success.

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