Calcium Contract
- October 17, 2023
- Igor Aleksandrowicz
Get on Steam"Calcium Contract" is a story-driven, first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a mercenary tasked with infiltrating a research facility to steal a powerful new energy source. The game features tactical gunplay, challenging enemies, and a branching narrative that changes based on player choices. With a focus on atmosphere and immersion, "Calcium Contract" offers a unique and engaging sci-fi experience.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The rewind mechanic is a fantastic feature that enhances gameplay, allowing players to recover from mistakes without frustration.
- The game features a unique and whimsical art style, with creative enemy designs and a fun atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- Calcium Contract offers a tight and polished gameplay experience, with well-designed levels and a variety of weapons that provide a satisfying combat experience.
- The weapon variety is limited, with only five weapons available, which can lead to a feeling of repetitiveness during gameplay.
- Some players may find the music to be annoying or repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game can feel unbalanced at times, with certain enemies being frustratingly difficult to deal with, especially in chaotic encounters.
- gameplay56 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Calcium Contract" is praised for its unique mechanics, including a time rewind feature that allows players to retry encounters, which adds a layer of strategy and mitigates frustration. While it draws inspiration from classic 90s FPS games, it distinguishes itself with quirky design elements and a focus on refined mechanics, making it feel fresh and engaging. Despite some reliance on ambushes, the overall experience is described as humorous and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on gameplay that keeps players invested.
“Very good, almost ideal, gameplay.”
“It is quirky, the music is unconventionally awesome, and the gameplay and mechanics are unbelievably refined.”
“One of the standout features is the time rewind mechanic that stands in for the typical save system FPS games have.”
“In my opinion, there is a bit of an over-reliance on monster closets and ambushes. The game mitigates that with a mechanic that I never encountered in any other shooter: pressing Ctrl, you're able to pause the game and go back in time by scrolling on a timeline.”
“Another unusual mechanic is that you will start every level with the basic melee weapon, losing all your previously acquired weapons.”
“You probably wouldn’t use it too much in the beginning unless you’re trying to catch those golden roosters since the gameplay isn’t that hard at the beginning.”
- music40 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as energetic and quirky, with a unique '90s-inspired vibe that complements its art style. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and catchy, some note that it can become repetitive and lacks variety. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, though opinions vary on its overall impact.
“The music and graphics are very '90s inspired, seamlessly blending 2D and 3D with an amazing array of dazzling colors.”
“The soundtrack is an absolute banger and I've found myself humming for a long time after playing.”
“The art and design are complete insanity, the music is solid, the combat is pure chaos with endlessly creative enemies; you just have to experience it yourself.”
“Music repeats far too often.”
“However, I must admit that besides the soundtrack, the game doesn't have all that 'masterpiece' vibes I was getting from the other reviews.”
“Neat game with a good level design and gunplay although I'm not a huge fan of the soundtracks.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a vibrant homage to '90s FPS aesthetics, skillfully blending 2D and 3D elements with a whimsical and surreal art style. Players appreciate the charming visuals and colorful design, which contribute to a fun and cozy atmosphere, making it a delightful experience reminiscent of retro gaming. Overall, the graphics are celebrated for their originality and ability to evoke nostalgia while maintaining a unique identity.
“The music and graphics are very '90s inspired, seamlessly blending 2D and 3D with an amazing array of dazzling colors.”
“Style-wise, Calcium Contract captures the '90s FPS aesthetic perfection, specifically that art style you would see with FPS running on a random jank 2.5D engine, something not from the Doom or Build engine.”
“Overall, Calcium Contract is a great tribute to that 'boom shoot' style of retro FPS games while managing to do its own thing with its visuals, weapons, and enemies.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The art style is inconsistent and often detracts from the overall experience.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and fail to capture the charm of the game's concept.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of "Calcium Contract" revolves around a humorous and absurd plot involving a group of assassins, including a rogue killer chicken. While the game features a quirky and meme-inspired narrative, some players feel that the novelty of its humor wears off quickly. Overall, the retro FPS combines a silly storyline with unique gameplay elements, though its comedic approach may not appeal to everyone.
“Calcium Contract is a retro FPS game developed by Igor Aleksandrowicz that features a wacky plot and equally wackier design, while also incorporating some incredibly unique gameplay features.”
“Calcium Contract tells the silly story of a group of assassins, one of whom has turned rogue (of course, it's a killer chook).”
“I get the type of humor, maybe even 'meme' type of enemies and story, but at the same time, it grows old very quickly.”
“Calcium Contract is a retro FPS game developed by Igor Aleksandrowicz that features a wacky plot and equally wackier design that at the same time has some incredibly unique gameplay features.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers a concise experience of about 3-4 hours, which many players find to be the perfect length. Replayability is enhanced by the opportunity to discover treasures and complete additional challenges, making it appealing for those who enjoy revisiting the game.
“The game's length is about 3-4 hours depending on difficulty and offers replay value through finding treasure and destroying clocks in levels.”
“It's not a terribly long experience (three hours, give or take), but it feels like just the right length, and if the game hooks you, like it did me, there will absolutely be some replayability there.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its stunning indoor and outdoor environments, creating a captivating and immersive experience for players.
“Beautiful indoor and outdoor levels with a fantastic atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a "meme" style, featuring quirky enemies and story elements that initially entertain but tend to become repetitive and lose their charm quickly.
