Cold Start: The Callisto
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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July 7, 2022
4 years and 27 days ago
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Mixed21 reviews61.9%
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7 itemsAbout the Game
At a luxury hotel on Jupiter's second-largest moon, a political figure was murdered along with three others.
You'll play as an interstellar detective tasked with solving a murder on Jupiter's second-largest moon. Explore the crime scene, collect evidence, and interview witnesses to uncover the secrets behind the events leading up to the crime. With a full voice cast and incredible audio and sound design, Cold Start: The Callisto offers a fully immersive and atmospheric experience.
Based on the lore of the popular tabletop RPG, Cold Start, this VR game combines the puzzles of an escape room with the intrigue of a murder mystery to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Discover the seedy history of The Callisto Hotel, learn about the staff and guests' backroom connections, and explore the underground financiers of this remote paradise.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a dystopian sci-fi future and solve the mystery...and then, get out of the hotel alive.
You'll play as an interstellar detective tasked with solving a murder on Jupiter's second-largest moon. Explore the crime scene, collect evidence, and interview witnesses to uncover the secrets behind the events leading up to the crime. With a full voice cast and incredible audio and sound design, Cold Start: The Callisto offers a fully immersive and atmospheric experience.
Based on the lore of the popular tabletop RPG, Cold Start, this VR game combines the puzzles of an escape room with the intrigue of a murder mystery to create a one-of-a-kind experience. Discover the seedy history of The Callisto Hotel, learn about the staff and guests' backroom connections, and explore the underground financiers of this remote paradise.
Get ready to immerse yourself in a dystopian sci-fi future and solve the mystery...and then, get out of the hotel alive.
