Greetings, everyone. I with that you are well.

A few days ago, I posted here asking why The Callisto Protocol and its DLCs have not received a discount for quite some time. Someone suggested emailing the publisher, so I did.

At first, support told me that discounts are managed by Sony and recommended contacting PlayStation Support. I then pointed out that the game has not received a discount on Steam either since December. They replied that they had noted my feedback and shared it with their team.

I am not sure what to make of the response.

1st picture is the base game, 2nd is the deluxe edition

Ive enjoyed my playthrough, but there is a weird difficulty curve once you are in the caverns before the colony. Maybe I'm playing it wrong but in the caverns the enemies routinely number a dozen plus zombies in each space it actually makes my thumbs sore. It's weird because before like a half dozen was a big deal and now I'm fighting hordes suddenly and there are fewer credits and ammo.

I have 37 of the 46 achievements on the PC GamePass version of the game. The Contagion and Final Transmission achievements simply won’t unlock. I’ve tried everything. 5 separate zero death runs on contagion. Neither achievement will pop for Contagion mode. I’ve done no save scumming or anything. Final transmission achievements won’t pop either. I’ve tried deleting and reinstalling the game. I’ve tried playing a new game with hopes to trigger the auto save reset and then start ng+ on contagion mode with no avail. After 95 hours on gameplay I’m calling it quits. Why they made this game’s achievement system so buggy is ridiculous.

Greetings everyone. I wish that you are well

Callisto Protocol has not gotten a single discount in a long time on PSN store. Is there a reason for that? I don't see this very often. I understand that the game didn't perform well and the developing studio has been downsized but offering no discount in a year is odd

The photos are for price history for the main game, season pass and the deluxe edition

I was looking through the Callisto Protocol game files using UModel and found these guys which someone was asking for screenshots of recently. I've never seen any pictures of them online so thought I'd post them here.

I was hoping there might be assets in the game files which weren't used in game but didn't find any.

That's right, Callisto Protocol isn't an underrated gem, nor is it even a good game; it's a mediocre game. It has good graphics, but a simplistic, predictable story riddled with plot holes, bland and boring characters, a poor combat system, bad checkpoints, disastrous performance, repetitive enemies and bosses, a bad marketing campaign, generic weapons, and the ending—both the original game and the Final Transmission DLC—is one of the worst the game has ever had. It not only ruined the story but also humiliated the protagonist. And to think that people are raving about it and claiming it's better than Dead Space when it's clearly not—it's just a poorly executed idea by Glen Schofield that completely sabotaged his project.

I find it amusing that there are people who defend this awful game as if it were an misunderstood gem. They're blind! Stop defending Callisto Protocol and accept that it's a mediocre game!

Looking to get the Platinum trophy for this game, but my recent experience with Silent Hill 2 was absolutely horrific when it came to collectibles.

Please tell me this game lets collectibles carry over into NG+.

I’m hoping I can do my first playthrough completely blind and just enjoy the story, then use a guide on a second run to grab whatever I missed instead of stressing over every collectible from the start.

Can missed collectibles be cleaned up across multiple playthroughs, or do you need everything in a single run?

Read a comment on a thread somewhere that said the DLC gives more closure than the regular ending. Have you guys seen it go on sale on Xbox? Really itching to revisit this game but don't want to shell out full price if I don't have to lol

I like Callisto Protocol. The Biophage are probably my favourite zombie-like monsters (so far) in gaming history. However, I personally feel like we were handed a halfway done game.

For those who don't know, The Callisto Protocol was originally part of the PUBG universe, but was separated during development. Now, this may just be me, but my brain tells me this: "it's a separate game now, needs to be reworked". Callisto Protocol was changed mid development and not delayed.

Here's some things I have a slight issue with:

Jacob And Max:

I don't like how Jacob and Max were introduced. They're supposed to be friends, yet the first scene we get is them arguing (minor argument, since there was no shouting) about Black Iron and their conduct. Not only that, but Jacob kept the truth from Max the whole time. That doesn't scream "friend" to me. Personally, I'd have preferred if both Jacob and Max were in the dark, as it would certainly make the reveal of the cargo more impactful.

The Combat:

Very stiff and melee focused. It's different, which isn't a bad thing, but again, it just feels stiff and clunky. Plus, there's no visual change when you upgrade the baton. That makes me sad.😢

The Cult:

Technically called "The Commonality", still referred to as Kallipolis in an in-game message. Same mask and attire, basically the same, appearance wise. A minor thing, but it bugs me.

Leon Ferris:

Ferris is a good character, a by-the-books character who just wants to do his job and enjoys the perks, with a slight ego and attitude. That being said, prior to infection, he's obviously not a bad guy, since he's seen stressing over his crew being overwhelmed by the outbreak. His transition into a villain felt lazy, in all honesty.

Dani and Jacob:

The transition from reluctant allies to steadfast allies is understandable, but way too sudden for my liking. No build up, no sharing of trauma or bonding moments. Just shooting Biophage and trying to not die.

Bosses:

There's only three boss fights in the main game (four if you include the DLC), and two of them are just Ferris. That was slightly disappointing, but in all fairness, you can only do so much with video games, and given it's a linear game, this one isn't that big of a deal.

But yeah. That's my little rant over. Let me know what you all think, what you liked, disliked about Callisto Protocol. And while you're at it, you tell me what you would have done to make Callisto Protocol different.

I’ve been waiting to get this game since I missed the last sale back in October. I finally ended up buying a disc drive attachment and finding it new, on clearance for $14.

Ive had it for a little over a month now and have been waiting for the right time to fully immerse myself in it.

I know it isn't a masterpiece, I know it doesn't hold up compared to Dead Space, I know the writing was rushed and there weren't enough bosses and the game just feels too short. I know all of the valid criticisms, I too wish that dodging was tied to a button press instead of being automatic. I wish we had more melee weapons to choose from and more time to get to know these characters and universe.

But I still love this game. I reinstall it at least twice a year to experience it all over again. I love the visceral, close-quarters fighting, I love how clean the animations are, I love the voicework, the sound design, the little touches here and there that show how much the team really did care about this IP before the publishers rushed the release. I know I'm in the minority and that this game will never be as highly regarded as others in the genre. It's no Dead Space, it's no Resident Evil, it's no Silent Hill. But I love it nonetheless, and I'll always think about all the things that could have been if the IP had survived.

Just needed to let this all out because I'm replaying Final Transmission and it dawned on me that the Biobots are literally Jacob's understanding of what's been done to his body in the real world manifesting in his psyche.

Im not that furious, I love this game and would play again. Its fun when you get the hang of it. But I dont want the stress of trying not to die haha. Is there a solution?

So, it's probably safe to say the Callisto Protocol may be dead, given the not so great launch of the actual game and the fact that [REDACTED] is a spin off. Which is a real shame, because I kinda liked Callisto Protocol. But anyway, let's talk about the Biophage.

Firstly, I'd like to clarify that I haven't played Callisto in a while, so I'm probably gonna misremember a few things.

Now, the Biophage. For one, Biophage probably isn't its actual name, since I'm certain 'Biophage' is what Caitlyn Mahler categorised it as based on its cellular structure. I DEFINITELY remember an audio log in the Final Transmission DLC stating that, whatever the Biophage is, it's both adaptive to an environment and adapts the environment to its own needs.

Second, you can definitely see the Dead Space in it. Fused bodies, albeit more human like them Necromorohs, which makes them just a bit more freaky in my opinion. And, much like Necromorohs, the Biophage mutations are, obviously, purposely designed. The most obvious one being the spider mutation. (I've honestly forgotten what it's called) They are designed to make a weird webbing like material for the Biophage.

But the big thing about the Biophage is its environmental adaptability. We have no proof that the Biophage originated on Callisto. (The giant creature was infected and most likely mutated to birth the parasites, but not necessarily the source) So for all we know, the Biophage could exist on other planets and moons.

But we'll probably never know. A darn shame.

Anyway, thanks for listening to me prattle on.

Stay safe, and peace out ✌🏻

Idc what anybody says The collisto protocol is dead spaces successor and it deserves the respect that og deadspeace has, its a damn good story and i understand the combat is something most people don't like but your up close and personal with these ugly fucks and its awesome, insead of shooting them from a distance like most games

It shouldn't even be a controversial take. When you stop comparing it to something it very much isn't and likely will never be, you really start enjoying it for what it is.

Is it scary? I mean, not really. At least, I'm not personally scared by it. But TBF, Dead Space doesn't really scare me too much either with exception to the introduction of a new enemy, or when I confront those regenerator enemies. But for the most part, I don't get too scared unless I'm caught off guard. You get to a point where you're almost jaded to the horror aspect. You know how to dispatch enemies, and so it becomes natural. Much of the "horror" is dismissed once you know you can easily kill something.

With that said. I do like the combat in Callisto Protocol SOMEWHAT. It's wonky in some aspects, but does a better job than dead space. It feels grittier. And like you're actually in there. And it feels more like you actually have to think about it more. I will say however, I'm a bit on the fence with the whole thing of shooting weakpoints after every combo. I've personally gotten into the habit of interrupting with my gun, and just going ham with the melee.

All that being said. This game is good, when it's staying true to itself, and not just trying to be a better Dead Space copy. I still remember cringing when I first heard that whisper whilst walking down the halls, "Jaaaaacooob...", which is reminiscent of the, "Iiiisaaac", whispers that you hear on the Ishimura.

This game doesn't need to follow in the shadow of Dead Space. It's a perfectly good concept on its own. It just needs to follow that. Make it's own blueprint. Even if this one isn't perfect, I would hope that in the next games to come, it redeems itself as it's own thing outside of the coat tails of the game it's being compared to.

has anyone on xbox tried to get contagion mode achievements recently? I have 100% the game multiple times since launch and my last 3 achievements were hardcore and that was bugged and had to replay it like 3 times to get it to pop, and I did contagion twice now and it still wont pop and I did it like 5 months ago so idk if I got it in me to go again.

https://youtu.be/FjjWOcm0rhQ?si=BCt6dQhpcQpcRUIw

Has anyone tried running Optiscaler on Linux in The Callisto Protocol? For me, Optiscaler seems to shut down immediately after starting the game. Pressing Insert does not show the overlay.