The Callisto

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The Callisto is a single player action game. It was developed by GIB Games and was released on July 7, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

A sci-fi VR exploratory puzzle game, The Callisto pushes the boundaries of VR with stunning visuals, dynamic puzzles, and a rich storyline that unfolds piece-by-piece through your own exploration.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

story7 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has an intriguing premise and a rich storyline that unfolds as you explore, making it engaging for players who enjoy detective narratives.
The voice acting is generally well-received, adding to the immersive experience of the game.
There are unique puzzles that can be enjoyable to solve, and the game offers a sense of exploration and discovery.

The game is riddled with bugs and technical issues, including glitches, poor physics, and a lack of polish, making it frustrating to play.
User interface and accessibility are poorly designed, leading to confusion about how to interact with objects and progress through the game.
The developers appear to have abandoned support for the game, with little to no updates since its release, raising concerns about its future development.

story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as intriguing and rich, with players enjoying the detective elements and plot twists that unfold as they explore. However, some users found it challenging to engage fully due to bugs and a lack of navigational aids like maps or quest markers. Overall, the combination of strong voice acting and immersive storytelling enhances the experience, particularly in VR.
- “It's a really fun game that's much better with VR than on desktop, with lots of little Easter eggs and an intriguing story.”
- “The Callisto is a sci-fi VR exploration puzzle game, with a very rich storyline that unfolds as you explore.”
- “Just when you think you are putting things together, you get a plot twist and new leads to follow.”
- “I couldn't get into the story partially because it was hard to get invested when everything seemed buggy.”
- “As The Callisto is in early access, it only contains the first part of the story and the first area of the hotel complex (the hotel proper + maintenance).”
- “You can piece together bits and pieces of the story as you explore the Callisto Hotel.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of Cs:tc is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, visual glitches, and poor optimization that hinder the overall experience. The game's lack of a cohesive art style and difficulties with the user interface further detract from immersion, making it challenging for players to engage with the story. Additionally, there is no support for Windows Mixed Reality users, compounding the issues with stability.
- “Cs:tc has an interesting premise but currently is unpolished and buggy.”
- “With the game still being completely riddled with bugs, visual glitches, glaring UI difficulties, puzzles that make no sense contextually, having rampant amounts of AI-generated artwork that isn't consistent, lacking an art style, zero optimization, and no support for Windows Mixed Reality users.”
- “I couldn't get into the story partially because it was hard to get invested when everything seemed buggy.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay offers an immersive experience reminiscent of detective sci-fi films, featuring interactive virtual workspaces for organizing clues. However, it suffers from significant flaws, including minor bugs and janky physics that detract from the overall experience.
- “The blueprint for immersive and fun gameplay mechanics is right there: in almost every detective sci-fi movie, you can see an investigator opening several virtual screens/workspaces in front of them to toss photos, articles, and clues between folders with hand gestures.”
- “In addition to the main gameplay flaws, the game is riddled with minor bugs and overall jank: from texture popping and audio crackling to almost every item (especially lockers) going insane with collision physics when you try to grab them.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the visuals and voice acting while others criticize the presence of bugs, visual glitches, and a lack of a cohesive art style. Additionally, players note limited graphical options and poor optimization, particularly for Windows Mixed Reality users. Overall, the inconsistency in quality and technical issues detract from the visual experience.
- “The graphics are stunning, with incredible attention to detail and vibrant colors that bring the world to life.”
- “The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
- “The environments are richly designed, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
- “The game is completely riddled with bugs, visual glitches, and glaring UI difficulties. It features puzzles that make no sense contextually, rampant amounts of AI-generated artwork that aren't consistent, a lack of a cohesive art style, zero optimization, and no support for Windows Mixed Reality users.”
- “The graphical options were very limited.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is highly inconsistent; while some players report excellent performance with no frame rate issues, others highlight significant problems such as bugs, visual glitches, and a lack of coherent art style, indicating a need for substantial improvements. Additionally, there is no support for Windows Mixed Reality users, further complicating the experience.
- “The performance is really great; I had no frame rate issues whatsoever.”
- “The game runs smoothly on my system, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the graphics are, allowing for stunning visuals without sacrificing performance.”
- “The game is still completely riddled with bugs, visual glitches, and glaring UI difficulties, making it frustrating to play.”
- “Puzzles make no sense contextually, and the rampant amounts of AI-generated artwork lack consistency and a cohesive art style.”
- “There is zero optimization, and there is no support for Windows Mixed Reality users.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to unclear key item placement, which leads to tedious pixel-hunting and slows down progress.
- “Key item placement is obtuse and requires tedious pixel-hunting.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any meaningful rewards.”
- “Leveling up takes far too long, making the experience feel like a chore.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its quality alongside the voice acting. However, some users have noted difficulty hearing dialogue due to limited sound settings, which only allow adjustments for master volume, music, and voice.
- “I enjoyed the music, as well as most of the voice acting.”
- “I found it quite hard to hear the people speaking, as there aren't any sound effect settings in the options, just master, music, and voice.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't fit the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is hindered by its current state, with players expressing a desire for improvement before fully engaging with it again.