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Resource Scavenging & Management — The Callisto Protocol Guide
The Callisto Protocol

Resource Scavenging & Management — The Callisto Protocol Guide

Navigate The Callisto Protocol's harsh environment by mastering resource scavenging and management. Learn essential tips and strategies to survive the horrors of Black Iron Prison.

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Resource Scavenging & Management — The Callisto Protocol Guide

Navigate The Callisto Protocol's harsh environment by mastering resource scavenging and management. Learn essential tips and strategies to survive the horrors of Black Iron Prison.

This guide focuses on resource scavenging and management within The Callisto Protocol. We'll cover essential tips and strategies to help you survive the challenging environments and combat encounters. The game is designed to be played on the hardest difficulty, Maximum Security, but recent patches have made it more accessible.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Chapter 1: The Outer Way
    • Begin by pausing the game and entering Photo Mode to take a picture for the 'Mugshot' achievement.
  2. 2
    Proceed down the hallway and enter the first door on your left to find your first collectible, a Bios (1/43), in a locker.
  3. 3
    Continue to the cargo bay, where you'll learn to vault over obstacles using !cn_LSu + !cn_A and mantle using the same buttons.
  4. 4
    As you approach a flaming hole in the ship, you'll unlock the 'The Outer Way' achievement.
  5. 5
    Crouch using !cn_B, shimmy through a tight space with !cn_LSu, and sprint using !cn_LB through a door.
  6. 6
    After a cut-scene, hold forward on the left thumbstick to climb back into the captain's chair to end the chapter.
  7. 7
    Chapter 2: Prison Break
    • Start with a dream sequence exploring your cell. Find a music box on the ground.
  8. 8
    After waking up, exit your cell and turn right towards a staircase. Descend to meet Elias, who will give you a shiv, unlocking the 'Desperate Times' achievement.
  9. 9
    Vault over boxes, use the shiv on a control panel, and shimmy through the door.
  10. 10
    In the next room, learn combat mechanics: hold !cn_LSl or !cn_LSr to dodge attacks. Alternate dodges for consecutive enemy attacks. Attack using !cn_RT after dodging.
  11. 11
    Defeat the two inmates and the first Biophage.
  12. 12
    To unlock the 'Flesh Wound' achievement, take off both arms of a living enemy using melee or ranged weapons.
  13. 13
    Unlock Elias' cell using the computer console.
  14. 14
    Follow Elias' directions towards the elevator. Take the lift down.
  15. 15
    After leaving the lift, turn left and crouch under debris.
  16. 16
    Practice perfect dodges by flicking the left !cn_LS left or right as an opponent winds up for an attack. This will trigger slow-motion. Performing 5 perfect dodges unlocks the 'Float Like A Butterfly' achievement.
  17. 17
    After the Biophage fight, find a glowing green wall storage unit to receive a health injector and trigger a tutorial.
Tips
  • The game is significantly easier after recent patches, making Maximum Security manageable.
  • This walkthrough aims to unlock all achievements in a single playthrough.
  • Pay attention to enemy body language to anticipate attacks and dodges.
  • Mash !cn_Y to escape grabs and stomp on defeated enemies with !cn_Y.
  • The 'Float Like A Butterfly' achievement can be buggy; it's best to attempt it early in Chapter 2.

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