PROTOCOL
A downloadable game for Windows
"Good evening, subject. We're just running a quick diagnostic."
PROTOCOL is a first-person psychological horror experience that blurs the line between compliance and insanity. You have been activated for Protocol 4-A. Your objective is simple: Retrieve the keys. Follow the instructions. Do not question the nature of the test.
Prepare for assessment.
FEATURES:
- Visuals: Leans to Lo-fi VHS/PSX aesthetic.
- Runtime: Short duration (15-20 minutes).
- Horror: Atmosphere only. Zero jumpscares.
- Theme: Meta-narrative about compliance.
CONTROLS:
- WASD: Movement
- SHIFT: Sprint
- CTRL: Crouch
- E: Interact / Examine
- MOUSE: Look
3D ART ATTRIBUTION
"UNIVAC computer" by sudreyskr
"Diner and laundry assets" by Elbolilloduro
"Smoking Man" by petya-petyavich
"Old Washing Machine" by Chenchanchong
"Telephone" by stealth86
"Phonebooth" by YJ
"Office Backrooms" by loafbrr
Download
Install instructions
1. Download the **.zip** file.
2. Right-click the file and select **"Extract All..."** (Do not run the game from inside the zip folder).
3. Open the extracted folder.
4. Run PROTOCOL.exe.
NOTE: If Windows Defender / SmartScreen prevents the game from starting:
Click "More Info"
Click "Run Anyway"
(This happens because I am an indie developer and not a verified publisher. The file is safe.)
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