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[Gamescom 2022] ‘The Callisto Protocol’ Gets Bloody Good With New Gamplay Footage [Video]
December seems so far away to get our hands on Striking Distance Studios’ The Callisto Protocol. It hasn’t been made any easier, thanks to the appearance of a new gameplay video for The Callisto Protocol at Gamescom. Presented by Striking Distance Studios’ CEO Glen Schofield, the new footage ups the ante for those fans looking for more Dead Space-style dismemberment, while also carving out some new stuff for The Callisto Protocol.
The new Gamescom footage for The Callisto Protocol sees protagonist Jacob Lee making his way through a corridor while avoiding the mutated Biophage. Of course, there’s always time to make use of the various gadgets at the player’s disposal. That includes sending the Biophage into a grinder, as well as making targeted shots to sever limbs. You can even use Biophage as shields to protect you from enemy projectiles (much to their dismay). Keep an eye out for the new “mutations” feature of the Biophage, which sees them sprout tentacles from previously severed limbs to attack you.
Another clip sees Jacob making his way through a what looks like a sewer, only to have the system flushed and sending Jacob for a ride. And what would the spiritual successor to Dead Space be without a gory demise of the protagonist?
The Callisto Protocol arrives December 2 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam.
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LKA Delves Deeper Into the Horror of ‘When Sirens Fall Silent’ in New Presentation [Video]
During the Day of the Devs: Summer Game Fest Edition, publisher Wired Productions and developer LKA released a three-minute developer presentation for psychological horror game When Sirens Fall Silent, offering players a deeper look into the mystery, characters, and unsettling world of the upcoming psychological thriller.
Following two creative story-based cinematic reveals (which you can watch here and here) that introduced the game’s atmosphere, themes, and central mystery, LKA Founder and Director Luca Dalcò guides viewers further into the world of the forgotten people, revealing more of what awaits players as they uncover the truth behind a series of kidnappings and murders.
From the creators of Martha is Dead, When Sirens Fall Silent casts players as Mila, a policewoman in early 1990s Rome, Italy. Haunted by a past she’s desperate to escape, Mila is thrust into a high-profile case of kidnappings and murders. As the investigation unravels, you must not only save her from herself, but also from being consumed by the violence, mystery and confusion.
Featuring a branching, multi-layered narrative dialogue system, with a huge focus on verbal and emotional interaction, investigation and subsequent choices, players will be faced with difficult real-world topics. LKA aims to “pull no punches” with its story, but also hints at a few surprises along the way.
When Sirens Fall Silent is currently in development for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store.