Navigate the early chapters of The Callisto Protocol with our walkthrough covering Jacob's escape from prison, combat mechanics, and finding key collectibles like Bios.
This guide covers the initial stages of The Callisto Protocol, focusing on Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. It details Jacob Lee's awakening in prison, the introduction of combat mechanics, and the discovery of early collectibles and achievements.
Walkthrough
- 1Chapter 1: Begin by starting a new game on Maximum Security. After gaining control of Jacob Lee on the spaceship, access photo mode to unlock the 'Mugshot' achievement. Proceed down the hallway and enter the first locker on the left to find your first collectible, a Bio (1/43). Continue to the cargo bay, where you will learn navigation mechanics such as vaulting (LSu + A) and mantling. Approaching the flaming hole in the ship will unlock the 'The Outer Way' achievement. Further on, crouch (B), shimmy through tight spaces (LSu), and sprint (LB) through a door. After a cutscene, hold forward on the left stick to climb back into the captain's chair, concluding the chapter.
- 2Chapter 2: Start with a dream sequence where you explore your cell. Upon waking, you'll find your cell door unlocked due to an attack. Exit your cell, turn right, and descend the stairs to meet Elias. He will provide you with a shiv, unlocking the 'Desperate Times' achievement. Use the shiv on the control panel to open the door and shimmy through. In the next room, you'll learn combat mechanics: hold LSl or LSr before an attack to dodge, alternating dodges for consecutive attacks. Attack with RT. Defeat the two inmates and the first Biophage. During this fight, you can work towards the 'Flesh Wound' achievement by dismembering enemies. After combat, unlock Elias's cell using the computer console. Follow Elias's directions to the elevator. Proceed through the far door and down the walkway. You'll encounter another Biophage, providing an opportunity to practice perfect dodges. To perform a perfect dodge, flick the left stick (LS) left or right just as an opponent winds up for an attack. This will trigger a slow-motion effect. Successfully performing five perfect dodges unlocks the 'Float Like A Butterfly' achievement. After the fight, locate a glowing green wall storage unit to find a health injector and trigger a tutorial for its use.
Tips
- The game is significantly easier after recent patches, making Maximum Security manageable.
- Pay close attention to enemy body language to anticipate attacks and dodges.
- Alternating dodges (left and right) is crucial for combat.
- Perfect dodge timing is earlier than expected; flick the stick rather than holding it.
- The 'Float Like A Butterfly' achievement can be buggy; try to obtain it early.
- Remember to stomp on defeated enemies with Y.
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