Aside from understandable comparisons to Dead Space, something fans of The Callisto Protocol are talking about is just how darn messed up it is. Set in a prison on a moon of Jupiter, the upcoming horror action title looks set to easily rival the grisliest of games on the market, and that's by design.
Speaking to IGN in the above interview, Glen Schofield explains that the game's overt levels of gore are the result of years of hard work. "We spent a couple years on what we call the gore system," he says. "Rendering engineers, a couple of artists — they just spent time tearing each enemy apart, and there were times where [it was] like, 'No, tear another hole in him!' So [...] you may never see the same torn-apart guy twice". Schofield adds that this dynamic gore helps each player have a "different horrific experience".
The interview goes on to talk about how main character Jacob is built in such a way that he can be torn apart just by normal enemies and attacks. There will be several canned death sequences, but it seems you'll be able to lose an arm or even his head in regular combat, if you're not careful.
Asked whether there is anything as nasty as the eye scene from Dead Space 2, Schofield says they don't have that scene exactly, but there will be "some really horrible things". Presumably, one of those horrible things is watching Jacob get munched up in some spinning machinery, as seen in the recent gameplay demo. Yeesh.
It sounds like The Callisto Protocol won't be for the squeamish, but by doubling down on the violence, it feels like Striking Distance is set to deliver a memorable horror experience. Are you excited to play this one on 2nd December? Clean yourself up in the comments section below.
[source youtube.com, via mp1st.com]
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Very excited to play this. Can't wait!
I just hope that there is a death scene similar to the CGI trailer reveal cause that was really brutal in the red band trailer.
Oh please don't remind me of that cursed Dead Space 2 scene! I've never been more uncomfortable playing a video game...
Regardless Calisto looks great!
Look at it EA.
LOOK AT IT!
This game looks amazing..cant wait.word up son
They keep using the words ‘the main character’ which, along with the fact it’s a different guy from when they first showed the game, makes me think we’re playing as multiple characters throughout this game? Or…there’s co op… have they said this is purely a single player experience?
Tbh when I first heard it was tied to the pub g universe, and saw they were playing as a different guy, I thought it could have been a case of if you die you start over again as a different character. So maybe ‘main character’ could mean ‘first character’ I guess?
Either way, it’s an odd use of words if there’s just one guy you’re playing as
This studio is going places. Hope it's good... and better than dead space 1 or 2 (if that's possible)
Hopefully it won't be censored on PlayStation.
Glad people are looking forward to this but as games become more realistic it's getting harder and harder for me to stomach such brutality. It's why I can't play Mortal Kombat anymore, it's too lifelike.
Can't wait to see all the death animations, which I'm sure will happen a lot. That's one of the things that made limbo so enjoyable, the grisly deaths.
Pre ordered today does look amazing!!
Looks utterly incredible; as much as we're all looking forward to the DS remake; this... this is the DS4 we've all been quietly hoping for, and it's here in SIX MONTHS!
@Bleachedsmiles Either that or each time you play the game you're using a character you created via a character creator.
@Bleachedsmiles Maybe look at the description of the game first. It says that you will "take on the role of Jacob Lee" with images being of that character only. That and even at the end of the description, "Jacob will need to adapt his tactics..."
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