The Callisto ProtocolUnfortunately, it wasn't the successful AAA survival horror game that many were hoping for. Although it certainly has its strengths, The Callisto Protocol Ultimately, it failed to live up to its high expectations and was overshadowed by its well-made quality Dead space Remake that came out around the same time. Luckily, Striking Distance Studios hasn't backed down and is moving forward [REDACTED]a new roguelike set in the same universe.
What is crucial is [REDACTED] is not a direct sequel to The Callisto Protocolbut a spin-off that takes on a completely different genre, aesthetic and narrative. However, it serves as another option for fans of CallistoIt's about engaging with the world and the concepts established in the game. This circuitous approach to franchise building seems to be working for Striking Distance Studios so far [REDACTED] received a warm welcome – a surprising contrast The Callisto ProtocolReviews ranged from lukewarm to shamelessly derisive. With Striking Distance potentially gaining more traction with gaming audiences through this rather unexpected release, perhaps this could bode well for the future The Callisto Protocol Universe.
At the time of writing this article
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has a score of 77 on Metacritic compared to
The Callisto Protocol
is 69.
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[REDACTED] Sharing Callisto Protocol's biggest NPC mistake could make the difference between success and failure
[REDACTED] aims to be everything the Callisto Protocol wasn't, and to achieve that it needs to make sure its rival NPCs don't have too much in common.
[REDACTED] Shouldn't be the last players see of the world of Callisto Protocol
More spin-offs could make up for the disappointing launch of the Callisto protocol
The decent performance of [REDACTED] Striking Distance Studios may not necessarily be convincing in the eyes of the mainstream gaming population, but it is a sign of two promising internal development factors. First, it proves that Striking Distance has no plans to completely abandon the world it has spent years creating The Callisto ProtocolAnd secondly, it suggests that the studio is willing to experiment with different genres to make the best game possible. [REDACTED] It may not be a masterpiece in its own right, but it could be the precursor to one.
The world of The Callisto Protocol is so compelling that many players were sold on the game based on the early promotional material alone. It was clearly inspired by the aesthetic and tone of Dead spaceBut [REDACTED] proves that there's room in this fictional landscape for a punkier, more dynamic presentation that could lead to a number of potential projects down the road. Additionally, it shows that the intellectual property is flexible enough to support multiple different narratives and premises, which is a strength that could be leveraged to make more, better games.
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It seems that Striking Distance Studios has learned from its mistakes The Callisto Protocoland with any luck the developer will continue to make adjustments based on their experience with it [REDACTED]. Perhaps a traditional third-person shooter, role-playing game, or strategy game could rise from the ashes The Callisto Protocolwith Striking Distance adapting the best parts of both Callisto And [REDACTED] while we leave behind what doesn't work.
The Callisto Protocol wasn't perfect, but it also had the misfortune of being released during a modern survival horror boom: games like that Dead space new edition, Alan Wake 2, Resident Evil 4is the remake and last Silent Hill 2The remake has a lot to offer fans of the genre in recent years and is a rather serviceable horror shooter Callisto just wasn't up to snuff. But perhaps the IP can live on in other genres if Striking Distance is willing to stay loose and experimental. Given enough time, such spin-offs could perhaps even pave the way for a proper sequel or reboot of the original game.
In this third-person narrative survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player takes on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate who is thrown into the Black Iron Prison, a maximum security prison on Jupiter's moon. Callisto. When the inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison falls into chaos. To survive, Jacob must find his way to safety to escape the Black Iron Prison while uncovering the dark and disturbing secrets hidden beneath Callisto's surface. Using a unique blend of shooting and melee combat, Jacob must adapt his tactics to combat the rapidly evolving creatures while unlocking new weapons, equipment and abilities to outrun the growing threat and escape the horrors of Jupiter's dead moon.
- Released
- December 2, 2022
- Motor
- Unreal Engine 4
- ESRB
- M for mature: blood and gore, intense violence, strong language
- How long to beat
- 10 hours
- OpenCritic review
- Just
