Caligo is a short atmospheric walking simulator that can be completed in about an hour. It's comprised of several chapters, and entertains with a plot that slowly unfolds over time. To say much of the story would spoil the game, but a lot of what is presented is left up to interpretation, and it may take on slightly different meanings for different people. The locations are beautifully crafted, and the ambient soundtrack is fitting and immersive. There's a lot to take in, and you might just find yourself spending a bit more time to just look around the detailed environments, while pondering the meaning of it all.

Running at 1080p on an i7-6700k/GTX 1080 rig, Caligo suffered from severe performance issues on high and ultra settings. The frame rate consistently dipped down into the mid-40's in areas that were open and dense with particle effects. These issues seem to be hit-or-miss for many players, and where I suffered optimization issues, you may very well not. It's important to note that even when the game was running at a high, stable frame rate, it still appeared to be stuttering sometimes. The developer really should look into correcting these problems, especially at a price point of nearly $7 CAD for such a short experience.

With a little bit more shine and polish, Caligo could shine as one of the better short, atmospheric walking simulators on Steam. It's unfortunate that it has optimization issues, which distracts not only from how well-crafted of a tale it presents, but also from its lavish scenery. What is present past these problems is a short game that's well worth the download, and the hour that it takes to complete. There are some collectibles to be found as well, and the ending is worth replaying since there are two outcomes to witness.

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Caligo is a short atmospheric walking simulator that can be completed in about an hour. It's comprised of several chapters, and entertains with a plot that slowly unfolds over time. To say much of the story would spoil the game, but a lot of what is presented is left up to interpretation, and it may take on slightly different meanings for different people. The locations are beautifully crafted, and the ambient soundtrack is fitting and immersive. There's a lot to take in, and you might just find yourself spending a bit more time to just look around the detailed environments, while pondering the meaning of it all. Running at 1080p on an i7-6700k/GTX 1080 rig, Caligo suffered from severe performance issues on high and ultra settings. The frame rate consistently dipped down into the mid-40's in areas that were open and dense with particle effects. These issues seem to be hit-or-miss for many players, and where I suffered optimization issues, you may very well not. It's important to note that even when the game was running at a high, stable frame rate, it still appeared to be stuttering sometimes. The developer really should look into correcting these problems, especially at a price point of nearly $7 CAD for such a short experience. With a little bit more shine and polish, Caligo could shine as one of the better short, atmospheric walking simulators on Steam. It's unfortunate that it has optimization issues, which distracts not only from how well-crafted of a tale it presents, but also from its lavish scenery. What is present past these problems is a short game that's well worth the download, and the hour that it takes to complete. There are some collectibles to be found as well, and the ending is worth replaying since there are two outcomes to witness. [h1]Rating: [b]3.5/5.0[/b] - Average, can take it or leave it.[/h1] The Horror Network [url=http://store.steampowered.com/curator/28221963/]Curator[/url] | [url=http://steamcommunity.com/groups/thehorrornetwork]Group[/url] Click for Gore