The Callisto Protocol - Story Explained

Okay, I should have specified... When I'm talking about 'review' bombing, I'm not talking about complaints regarding the performance (those complaints were VERY warranted). I'm instead talking about people who had played it for an hour, expecting 'Dead Space 4', and they didn't get that, so they 'review bombed' it... All in all, I thought the game was pretty good, an 8/10 due to some flaws. Who'd have thought video games could be controversial! Bring back the PS1 era! 🤣

If I had a dollar for every time these games have something to do with "the next phase in human evolution", I would have enough money to fund the next phase in human evolution.

That Cameo gave me chills. Sam Witwer is certainly a great Ferris! Though I do miss Starkiller haha

The name of the Jacob's ship being The Charon is pretty on point, given Charon in Greek Mythology is the ferryman who carries souls across the river Styx to Hades

I think that the hallucinations may have been the biggest clue to Jacob possibly being another alpha, like how many of the previous infected mentioned voices in their heads

The story isn’t bad it’s decent enough and if you piece it together the framework and concept of what they were trying to tell is there. I believe where the story suffers is that there wasn’t enough development amongst the main cast of characters. It would have been nice if there were more recordings that could be found that highlighted the purpose of the characters. The relationship between Jacob and Elias should have been explored more before he died, more of Jacobs past experiences to show that he is the selfish survivor the game makes him out to be, Dani I think should have had more lines slowly showing her sympathizing with Jacobs unfortunate role but I think there is enough, and lastly more lines of Cpt. Farris showing his involvement and character. Thanks for the video.

The cameo is definitely why your content is amazing

Your channel is criminally underrated. Your content is always top tier quality. I think I’ve watched or listened to every story breakdown when I’m at work.

Given how much damage and exposure Jacob has been through then there can be some kind of explanation about why Jacob survived or didn’t get infected. Also we can see that the original Subject Alpha looked very human. He wasn’t bulky or muscular. So maybe there are some people who can process the parasite better than others.

I have to wholeheartedly agree with your assessment about the Helix Station podcasts. Those were simply amazing. Kudos to all those involved in that bit of lore and backstory. 🎉

Ok I JUST started the video and you got me smiling ear to ear already. I loved Sam’s performance as Captain Ferris, and his voice is just… sheesh. By the way, I did like this game and I can’t wait for NG+ and the story DL coming this summer. Remember, fellas: it’s ok if you didn’t like Callisto Protocol, but don’t let other people’s reviews make up your mind :) Edit: I also recommend go into your first playthrough on Maximum Security difficulty. I’m not good by any means, but it isn’t impossible even for newcomers to the genre, yet it still makes the game a bit more survival-y

This game deserved some heat, but nowhere near what it got. It’s got it’s issues, but I personally had fun the whole playthrough and loved the setting, vibe, graphics and lore. Looking forward to what this team does next, because they’re bound to only learn from the mistakes made on this one

The Callisto Protocol is an homage not just to Dead Space but also to Event Horizon 1997 and its unofficial sequel Pandorum 2009.

I really appreciate you making detailed lore videos for all these games I don't have the time (read: am just too chicken) to play! It's nice that you provide details and sound passionate about each game.

I want more from the world of Callisto protocol. It’s interesting as hell

You actually nailed this review, you understand what the devs did and what the game is about.

I’ve started to notice that, too. A game or media is not allowed to stand on its own legs, without complaints that it was not a carbon copy of the spiritual ancestor but if it was a carbon copy people would then complain that it was a carbon copy. Review: “The Callisto Protocol isn’t Dead Space, so it’s automatically bad.” No nuance or context on how the game is bad on its merits, just it’s not Dead Space. “Issac’s stomps are bEtTEr than Jacob’s.”

The cameo was so cool! Only a minute or so into the video, but can't wait to finish it! Your content is always a good moment in the day :)

I was definitely looking forward to your coverage of this game. You can narrate and explain anything with so much passion and research and OMG! That cameo in the beginning, Wow!!! What a surprise! Love him! Always makes a great villain. I'm so happy how far your reach has gotten. Well deserved!

I'm only commenting to show my support! I think you could make every new suspense/horror release your own field to commentate on. You do an extremely accurate job!