Behind The Callisto Protocol's game audio Asbjoern Andersen

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Check out Ars Technica's excellent video on how The Callisto Protocol's terrifying sound was made - featuring Striking Distance Audio Director Nassim Ait-Kaci and Dead Space creator Glen Schofield:
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How The Callisto Protocol's Audio Team Designed Its Terrifying, Immersive Sound | Ars Technica


 

Watch the launch trailer for The Callisto Protocol here:



The Callisto Protocol - Official Launch Trailer


 

Want to hear more sounds from the game?
Watch the first 20 minutes of gameplay from The Callisto Protocol here:



The Callisto Protocol: First 20 Minutes of Gameplay


 

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Get The Callisto Protocol here

 

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One thought on “Video: Behind The Callisto Protocol’s Terrifying, Immersive Sound:”

  1. Sure, the sound design does make for a scary atmosphere. But the gameplay, where enemies are either being shot to pieces or beaten to a pulp, with optional stomping, is just something I find very comedic.

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