The Callisto Protocol

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5.4

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  1. marcinek74
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    I cant believe that PC version is so bad. Graphics very good but it is not enough. Very poor mechanics. Very unstable gameplay on PC.
    AAAA game? It is a f-ing joke.
  2. Mortanius
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Giving it 0 because:
    a) Denuvo
    b) shady season pass
    c) crunching
    d) unplayable dog-excrement port on PC
    e) review embargo lifted during the release day

    Such awful practices has become a norm nowadays which is really sad.
  3. Mattt013
    Dec 4, 2022
    3
    Prometían ser el juego de terror del año, le dieron demasiado hype, y es inconcebible que un juego AAA salga con esos problemas de optimización.
    Más allá de esos problemas, lejos está de ser un juego de terror. No da miedo para nada.
  4. pheonixx74
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    Jeu mal optimisé, un sous dead Space déçu par le créateur de ce jeu. Vraiment dommage.
  5. LeandroB
    Dec 18, 2022
    0
    Well, for now i got to give it a zero since for me it's unplayable with all those frames crashes...
    I even tried to set it to 1080p minimum and locking into 30fps, but still, even with a better PC than the recommended specs i couldn't deal with those framedrops.
  6. Gor80hd
    Dec 6, 2022
    2
    I would really like to write a good review, but my 3070 is against it. Honestly, I never thought that running the game on one of the newest video cards, I would not be able to play normally, without lags. With ray tracing, the game will definitely not pass, and without it, the question becomes, what did I pay money for? At the same time, it is impossible to change the graphics settings inI would really like to write a good review, but my 3070 is against it. Honestly, I never thought that running the game on one of the newest video cards, I would not be able to play normally, without lags. With ray tracing, the game will definitely not pass, and without it, the question becomes, what did I pay money for? At the same time, it is impossible to change the graphics settings in the game, go out, change and come in again.… Expand
  7. Alex42Q
    Dec 9, 2022
    3
    this game is very boring and bad . very bad . i am disappoinment .With ray tracing, the game will definitely not pass, and without it, the question becomes, what did I pay money for?
  8. gonace
    Dec 3, 2022
    3
    The game is so badly optimized it ruined the gameplay on PC, it was so unbearable that I just refunded the game and maybe I'd buy it again when the game is not the mess it is today. And I have to agree that it seems to be the way Unreal Engine loads and compiles shaders "on demand.

    And to gameplay it's kind of bad, the mini-boss you fight 4 times during the game can be beaten by easily    The game is so badly optimized it ruined the gameplay on PC, it was so unbearable that I just refunded the game and maybe I'd buy it again when the game is not the mess it is today. And I have to agree that it seems to be the way Unreal Engine loads and compiles shaders "on demand.

    And to gameplay it's kind of bad, the mini-boss you fight 4 times during the game can be beaten by easily dodging and reloading, the boss can't hit you if you just dodge.

    There are also only 4 different base enemies that have been mixed up a bit, but how lazy is that...    … Expand
  9. sabaothkelly
    Jan 1, 2023
    1
    At its current state on PC, it's an unoptimized MESS. Its update on PC by its devs hardly made any improvements. With a high-end PC, playing it at its lowest settings does not solve anything, since it is an obvious optimization problem, and not because of a lack of resources on the PC.

    Performance and optimization aside.... its melee focus gameplay is ATROCIOUS, TEDIOUS and FULL OF JANK!
  10. Pmstz
    Jan 25, 2023
    4
    Very nice atmosphere/vibes. But that's it.

    "Fake" Dead Space
    TERRIBLE optimization.
    Game prize max.
    Solo game 10/12 hours...=> Season pass !

    => NEXT.
  11. ScienceAdvisor
    Dec 4, 2022
    1
    Even if this was not plagued with Denuvo, the fact that it is a half-finished port from consoles that barely works on PC would be enough to give it a poor rating. However, the gameplay is barely that. It is a rail shooter, with pre-determined combat that is so scripted you could use a bot to play those sections. The rest is just jump scares between quick time events. This is justEven if this was not plagued with Denuvo, the fact that it is a half-finished port from consoles that barely works on PC would be enough to give it a poor rating. However, the gameplay is barely that. It is a rail shooter, with pre-determined combat that is so scripted you could use a bot to play those sections. The rest is just jump scares between quick time events. This is just another "game" that wanted to be a "cinematic experience" aka movie, but pretends it is a real game. A massive disappointment that reinforces the basic rule to never pre-order, and if you do to cancel as soon as you learn there is a review embargo before release. They are ALWAYS a cover-up.… Expand
  12. NewUserWhoDis
    Dec 5, 2022
    3
    The game is a turd lacking proper optimizations and full of bugs:

    -Trying to evade damage sucks because it bugs a lot. - Can't sometimes run. Yes, pressing the run button sometimes does... ZERO. - Can't even upgrade gear properly because I CAN'T EVEN READ WHAT UPDATES DO!! Yes, the font, something really basic, bugs!! This "Dead Space" wannabe not only looks dated in mechanics    The game is a turd lacking proper optimizations and full of bugs:

    -Trying to evade damage sucks because it bugs a lot.
    - Can't sometimes run. Yes, pressing the run button sometimes does... ZERO.
    - Can't even upgrade gear properly because I CAN'T EVEN READ WHAT UPDATES DO!! Yes, the font, something really basic, bugs!!

    This "Dead Space" wannabe not only looks dated in mechanics (nothing was updated nor a single new idea/concept was added, feels like Dead Space 1.2) but also has a ton of issues.

    Feels like an indie group got a massive investment from an angel and they decided to pay some AAA company that is really good in the industry to do all the graphics while they took care of the coding. In the end they were new and we got this as a result.

    Know what is the worse in all of this? This turd has a battle pass! A freaking game like this will have MTX that nobody asked for. Freaking disgusting.

    Graphics - 4/5 (nothing special but not bad either)
    Audio - 2/5 (nothing special and even feels boring at times; it even feels empty at times)
    Gameplay - 1/5 (dated, nothing new was added that makes it stand in the middle of the other Dead Space games)

    If you bought it, refund it while you've time. Maybe one day it will be good. But at the moment it's a turd in HD full of nut pieces.    … Expand
  13. lilkillpappy
    Dec 28, 2022
    4
    Biggest disappointment of the year. I was so hyped and then the game disappointed in so many ways

    Pros: beautiful graphics, good sound design, great gore Cons: Very linear game and world design that takes away any agency or any exploration that you might be accustomed to from Dead Space and most other modern games. This game feels more like a movie than a game. The worst thing of    Biggest disappointment of the year. I was so hyped and then the game disappointed in so many ways

    Pros:
    beautiful graphics, good sound design, great gore

    Cons:
    Very linear game and world design that takes away any agency or any exploration that you might be accustomed to from Dead Space and most other modern games. This game feels more like a movie than a game. The worst thing of all though, the big nail in the coffin is the fact that it isn't even slightly scary at any point.    … Expand
  14. sonicmrsumo
    Dec 12, 2022
    0
    A total mess, even after 2 patches. Still stutters and still unplayable as most of the stuttering comes at the same time as enemy encounters.
  15. gorkemozgul
    Dec 13, 2022
    2
    Huge performance issues on PC. There is no visible improvement since Dead Space. It should be considered as action game since it has little horror elements. Terrible game design choices.
  16. aybe_
    Dec 11, 2022
    4
    unfun and uninspiring with a few good elements that still are not enough to carry the game.
  17. Kloido
    Dec 13, 2022
    3
    Triste que un juego salga de esta forma que no se pueda ni jugar. Me da igual que solucionen los errores en el futuro, esto es un robo, es como si me diesen un coche sin limpiaparabrisas y que se le rompen las luces cada dos por tres pero me aseguran que en unos años lo arreglarán. Es una vergüenza que literalmente se ha copiado de Dead Space que salió hace 16 años y está peor. UnaTriste que un juego salga de esta forma que no se pueda ni jugar. Me da igual que solucionen los errores en el futuro, esto es un robo, es como si me diesen un coche sin limpiaparabrisas y que se le rompen las luces cada dos por tres pero me aseguran que en unos años lo arreglarán. Es una vergüenza que literalmente se ha copiado de Dead Space que salió hace 16 años y está peor. Una mecánica de combate para gente que no le llegan las neuronas para hacer divisiones de más de una cifra en el divisor, es lo mismo todo el rato, y ya ni hablemos de que hay 5 enemigos o 6 en todo el maldito juego. La IA es subnormal y eso no se puede permitir en 2022 en un juego triple A como este. Lo único bueno que está traducido al español y que se ve espectacular. No lo recomiendo a la gente que no le gusta que se rían en su cara.… Expand
  18. ROTCEH
    Dec 10, 2022
    3
    As a long time dead space enjoyer and horror game enthusiasts I can personally that the game isn’t worth a 60 dollar price tag,30 maybe 25 dollars at most.The beginning and middle of the game was good but I absolutely hated the ending.The devs had good story building for the atmosphere and potential of a great game but quickly ruined it with how quickly I beat the game and how it ended onAs a long time dead space enjoyer and horror game enthusiasts I can personally that the game isn’t worth a 60 dollar price tag,30 maybe 25 dollars at most.The beginning and middle of the game was good but I absolutely hated the ending.The devs had good story building for the atmosphere and potential of a great game but quickly ruined it with how quickly I beat the game and how it ended on some what of a cliffhanger, this game has so much promise but ended a bit to abruptly so much more could have been done with this game and it had so much potential but now I have to wait for a part two in hopes that I could enjoy a good continuation of a pretty decent horror story… Expand
  19. MrJesse
    Jan 1, 2023
    1
    With Callisto Protocol, buyers remorse sets in right around the 5 minute mark. From the unoriginal and uninspiring storyline, to the broken combat system. Callisto Protocol gives the player only one thing to appreciate, the visuals. But, even this wears thin after your first hour dredging through the game. Striking Distance Studios fails to understand even the most basic elements of aWith Callisto Protocol, buyers remorse sets in right around the 5 minute mark. From the unoriginal and uninspiring storyline, to the broken combat system. Callisto Protocol gives the player only one thing to appreciate, the visuals. But, even this wears thin after your first hour dredging through the game. Striking Distance Studios fails to understand even the most basic elements of a shooter. The best way to describe Callisto Protocol is like the creators had never played a video game and watched a couple minutes of someone else playing Dead Space. Not a single element that makes a good horror game is present in Callisto Protocol. All you get is a melting pot of bad clichés, poor character, enemy and design elements, lackluster gun play, poor pacing, and the feeling you've been ripped off.… Expand
  20. Andrudis
    Dec 3, 2022
    1
    AVOID BUYING PC version!!!
    Buy and play any console version if you can - they both are great 8/10, but PC version is a blatant scam!
    Constant stutters from 120 FPS down to 2-5 FPS every dozen of seconds without any bottleneck (~60% CPU load and ~80% GPU load). Even during cut scenes. What makes it even worse, is that it appears devs perfectly knew about unplayable state of PC version    AVOID BUYING PC version!!!
    Buy and play any console version if you can - they both are great 8/10, but PC version is a blatant scam!
    Constant stutters from 120 FPS down to 2-5 FPS every dozen of seconds without any bottleneck (~60% CPU load and ~80% GPU load). Even during cut scenes.

    What makes it even worse, is that it appears devs perfectly knew about unplayable state of PC version all the time, but instead delaying release or at least issuing warning they just put review embargo till release date and knowingly released completely broken product - unplayable for most and with noticeably spoiled gameplay experience for those lucky few who do not get game breaking stutters every few seconds...
    Wait for a fix and discount at least 50% before considering buying this pile on unplayable...    … Expand
  21. Castrolias
    Dec 6, 2022
    2
    Such a bummer! Had high hopes for this game which proves to be another disappointment. the only thing the game has going for it are looks. It looks beautiful, runs like ass, plays like ass and the story is ass.
  22. Lnowakowski
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Unplayable PC version due to poor optimalisation…Another buyers are testers product
  23. Litomaikel
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Mala optimización, juego pasillero como pocos, historia mal contada, dudoso sistema de combate.
    Decepcionante en muchos aspectos.
    No es un AAA ni de broma. Si acaso un AA en plan A Plague Tale, pero con muchos más fallos.

    Personalmente yo ya he pedido el reembolso.
  24. Garik_Briks
    Dec 4, 2022
    1
    Как можно играть в этот душный и лагучий кусок дерьма? Для тех кому игра зашла, ты либо терпила, либо говноед)
  25. afroman123456
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. its the stutter protocol i am very dissapointed by this game so far blunt enemey aı weak story and the boss fight please dont get me started ita awful
    waiting to play dead space remake
    please do not buy this game save your money on something better    … Expand
  26. odenmc
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    I can't believe it, I have a 4080 (I think it's the best graphics card on the market right now) and IT DOES NOT RUN THE GAME CORRECTLY.

    I HAVE TO FIDDLE AROUND IN GRAPHICS OPTIONS TO GET IT TO WORK. This is embarrassing
  27. esfumato
    Dec 4, 2022
    2
    They forgot to develop gameplay mechanics. It is all about quick time events, jump scares, and a scripted combat that consist in memorizing the enemy patterns so you fight evry one of them exactly the same. Dodge Dodge attack attack and repeat again and again.

    The game is short 6 hours of gameplay.
  28. benjamin666
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    this game is very boring and bad . very bad . i am disappoinment . it is aweful game . very bad
  29. yozuezito
    Dec 4, 2022
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego es una de las decepciones más grandes vista por mí. Primero empecemos con su optimización, lo que es la cúspide de lo desastroso. Yo ni siquiera con el parche que liberaron he podido jugarlo a más de 30 fps teniendo una jodida 3070. Este juego provoca que el mal humor se libere no por su dificultad (que no la tiene) sino por su esperpéntica optimización. Vayamos a lo segundo, la jugabilidad; tan repetitiva como un juego hecho a la mitad. Su historia es un hueco de personajes rotos y sosos. El personaje principal no converge ninguna vez con el usuario, no hay impacto en ninguna escena, parece hasta gracioso ver como reacciona a lo terrorífico que sucede en su alrededor. No hablemos de los personajes secundarios, un desastre tras otro, mueren sin ningún fundamente, son vacíos como el personaje principal, y no suplantan ese vacío constante en la historia. La historia que gira entorno el personaje es más de lo mismo, aburrida, sin sentido y su corta duración lo hace aun más peor. Lo único rescatable sería sus escenarios y su ambientación que peca demasiado en querer reflejar el Dead space. No recomiendo consumir este producto, a menos que lo hayan rebajado o en una oferta. Suerte a todos y espero que mi mal pasar sea de ayuda para quien busque alguna conjetura de lo que es este juego.… Expand
  30. JackKrauser
    Dec 10, 2022
    4
    It's an empty game that's just a graphic show. Boring and monotonous. That's all that can be said. In addition, the PC version was released without being explicitly tested. I refunded. Goodbye Callisto.
  31. The_D4RknesS
    Dec 4, 2022
    2
    the game is cool it seems quite dead space but it is not playable, I stayed about 40 minutes at my friend's house who bought this game and they are horrible! in moments of jumpscare you Don't be scared as the game's performance drops drastically!
  32. LennyLennards
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think its the worst game ive ever played! Stopped by the last endboss, dont think they fix it in the future ! Dont buy it… Expand
  33. Sikgibioyun
    Dec 6, 2022
    0
    Making the game revolving around the melee combat is the worst decision they ever made, also game stutters on high end systems. Optimization sucks just like the combat system.

    Avoid and only buy it under heavy discount. After all it seeems EA was right to close down the Visceral Games. As for the bonus, bosses sucks... doing same cheap moves over and over again to beat them is    Making the game revolving around the melee combat is the worst decision they ever made, also game stutters on high end systems. Optimization sucks just like the combat system.

    Avoid and only buy it under heavy discount.

    After all it seeems EA was right to close down the Visceral Games.

    As for the bonus, bosses sucks... doing same cheap moves over and over again to beat them is both boring and annoying... just like the game...    … Expand
  34. Ozef
    Feb 7, 2023
    0
    The game was trash.
    1) Cut story content to sell as dlc and season pass in an 8 hour game that costs 70$
    2) Denuvo
    3) Optimization/shuttering issues
    4) Unlikable characters
    5) Absolutely garbage enemy variety (Same 4 enemies all game)
    6) Review embargo lifted in the day of release to scam customers cause they knew the game wasn't ready for launch
  35. roughbeak
    Dec 3, 2022
    2
    At its current state on PC, it's an unoptimized mess. Switching from DX12 to DX11 hardly made any improvement based on the hopeful suggestions floating around; with a high-end machine, low settings is even a pure struggle. Be sure to wait until additional patches confirm to smoothen performance if you honestly value your time.

    Performance woes aside, melee gameplay is nearly atrocious    At its current state on PC, it's an unoptimized mess. Switching from DX12 to DX11 hardly made any improvement based on the hopeful suggestions floating around; with a high-end machine, low settings is even a pure struggle. Be sure to wait until additional patches confirm to smoothen performance if you honestly value your time.

    Performance woes aside, melee gameplay is nearly atrocious as it is tedious and janky. Dodging is complete **** overall, but once you get glitched into a corner, it becomes confusingly worse. The real development oversight is a lack of proper countering system when enemies are politely waiting in line behind you--your sluggish character is forced into an "escape tap" sequence everytime.

    Was really looking forward to this title-- it has gorgeous visuals and overall nice story, but 2/10 is extremely generous considering poor design choices.    … Expand
  36. kellcooz
    Jan 5, 2023
    1
    What an over hyped game infested with QTEs, a crappy save system, crappy combat system, lousy story & characters, new game plus in DLC package, and messy PC port. Only get it once it's been patched many times over along, complete with every DLC, and just $10-20. Game is overly undeserving of it's $70 price tag.
  37. benkhouya
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Unplayable, the performance of this game is mediocre on PC.
    Thanks to Denuvo!
  38. 4life-
    Dec 10, 2022
    0
    Gorgeous graphics +1
    Great acting performances +1
    Sound is great +1
    Amazing atmosphere +1
    Cool plot +1
    Ray Tracing pr0n +1
    DENUVO -6
    ------------------------------------
    = 0

    Im sorry. Its just the way it is. Remove that pest,and watch the embrace..
  39. SergeiZ
    Dec 26, 2022
    1
    At the moment it is very inconvenient to play. There is simply no optimization.
    But if you still manage to overcome yourself and try to play, then you will find an absolutely illogical beginning of the game (the ship crashes on a prison planet, and the main character is immediately transferred from a crew member to a prisoner. Why? Where is the logic of this plot twist?) In addition, a    At the moment it is very inconvenient to play. There is simply no optimization.
    But if you still manage to overcome yourself and try to play, then you will find an absolutely illogical beginning of the game (the ship crashes on a prison planet, and the main character is immediately transferred from a crew member to a prisoner. Why? Where is the logic of this plot twist?) In addition, a very weak moment of the game is the combat system. The fights are just boring.
    I just don't understand people who like the game. I gave the game one point only for the quality of the picture. Yes, the game constantly freezes for a couple of seconds, but the picture produces a very beautiful one.    … Expand
  40. Ezio_Morte
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    Completely broken, like the majority of new releases needs to be fixed in order to be playable. I was so excited for this game...
  41. T4KED0WN
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    The game suffers from massive shader compilation issue even after the supposed update.
    The checkpoint and save systems are far from great. They spend no time getting me to care about Jacob (the protagonist) in the first chapter which would greatly elevate my engagement in the story. It does pick up shortly after you get to "SHU". Art team did an amazing job.
    The "9/2 Patch Update" that    The game suffers from massive shader compilation issue even after the supposed update.
    The checkpoint and save systems are far from great. They spend no time getting me to care about Jacob (the protagonist) in the first chapter which would greatly elevate my engagement in the story. It does pick up shortly after you get to "SHU". Art team did an amazing job.

    The "9/2 Patch Update" that was supposed to adress the shader compilation stutter has only fixed a very small portion of the shader compilation issues. The game pauses for 0,5s when a brand new thing is first introduced. It doesnt happen on subsequent playthroughs which means its shaders compiling. It seems like the patch has only fixed the some of the shader compilation stutter, mostly just cutscene ones, but close to none of the gameplay ones.

    They sneaked in denuvo after the game was already available for pre-order. The system requirements are incorrect because Its unplayable on my rtx 3080 and 12600k which meets them according to their chart even with fsr (PS5 which is way weaker can run it with close to no stutter, there is no excuse for pc version to stutter on a more powerful hardware). The only way to play this game is to let someone else suffer and do a 100% walkthrough on your pc in order to compile all the shaders and then playing it yourself.

    What a shame because i seriously like the rest of the game, even the combat which is fairly simple.

    I will change the review score to positive, but only if they fix the stuttering issues.    … Expand
  42. X2014rhh
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    **** game, same one boss Same three mobs
    Trash ui Trash combat system
    6 hours long lol
  43. Leonidas91
    Dec 5, 2022
    0
    This game should be called stuttering protocol and the only real horror is the performance on pc. The pc optimization is terrible, the audio is out of sync and broken and to make matters worse they also put in that Denuvo cancer. Asked for a refund and never again will I try to pick up a game with Denuvo.
  44. WanderinMelmoth
    Dec 8, 2022
    1
    Callisto Protocol looks great. And that is the only good thing to be said about the game.
    On PC it runs terribly. What good are marvelous graphics when it plays like a slide show?
    The combat is terrible and made for one on one combat only - as soon as you are swarmed you cannot win. Yet another eagerly awaited game that completely fails (Cyberpunk vibes all over again). Do yourself a    Callisto Protocol looks great. And that is the only good thing to be said about the game.
    On PC it runs terribly. What good are marvelous graphics when it plays like a slide show?
    The combat is terrible and made for one on one combat only - as soon as you are swarmed you cannot win.
    Yet another eagerly awaited game that completely fails (Cyberpunk vibes all over again).
    Do yourself a favor and waait (do NOT pre-order!) for Dead Space Remake. It'll probably be much better than this.    … Expand
  45. Zodiac1699
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Думаю особо можно не распинаться и не рассказывать, как сильно люди ждали эту игру, в особенности фанаты, да и просто игроки, которым в своё время понравилась трилогия Dead Space. В особенности от человека который делал 1ю и 2ю часть космоса, от человека, который всё время после того как ушёл из ЕА распинался о том, какие ЕА плохие, как ЕА душили Visceral Games, что ЕА относилась к Скифилду как к дерьму (это его слова, сказанные в каком то там интервью) и т.д…
    Притом что ЕА, далеко не самая любимая студия у игроков, с весьма убогой репутацией. Не стоит говорить, что протокол быстро получил статус народной игры. Все думали вот, наконец-то, народный разработчик, нашёл бабки на игру, вернул часть старой гвардии, которая делала трилогию космоса, вот это будет ААА игра для народа, в духе Dead Space, но во всём лучше своего идейного оригинала.
    Получилось ли? Ну, если у вас мозг как у рыбки и от игры вы ждёте только проёбаного на неё времени, то да, безусловно, это успех.
    Для тех же, кто хочет получить от игры нечто больше, чем проёбаное на неё время, вы не по адресу!
    О том, почему так получилось, вы сможете узнать ниже и так:

    https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198093266339/recommended/1544020/    … Expand
  46. adbbyury
    Dec 16, 2022
    1
    The Callisto Protocol has faced criticism claiming it is a "Dead Space clone". Well, after playing it, I wish it was. Truth is, this is some of the worst combat I've ever seen in a modern game. Not to mention, the game feels uninspired, isn't scary in the least, and is full of Uncharted-esque moments that are incredibly dated. The game sucks.
  47. Evelilyt
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Glitches!!! Terrible performance! Only 6 hours of gameplay... Lots of cliche. Didn't know it's possible to wreck more than a cyberpunk on start. Didn't expect such trash from dead space creators. Refunded
  48. shin777
    Dec 3, 2022
    0
    Cant play the game on steam deck outside home cause game uses denuvo, plus the slutter it is causing.... Refunded sadly :(
  49. Damr0ck85
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Buy no fix later

    Refunded and never buying anything from this studio again.
  50. tdebug
    Dec 7, 2022
    2
    It is a cheap and lazy port from consoles. No nvidia dlss support (because consoles use amd). HDR doesn't work. Terrible shutters more or less fixed only after 2nd day patch. I am wondering if developers even ran it on a PC before releasing? Manual saves present but do not work and is completely useless. However, they do charge full price for it of course. They like money but don't like toIt is a cheap and lazy port from consoles. No nvidia dlss support (because consoles use amd). HDR doesn't work. Terrible shutters more or less fixed only after 2nd day patch. I am wondering if developers even ran it on a PC before releasing? Manual saves present but do not work and is completely useless. However, they do charge full price for it of course. They like money but don't like to do work, how original.
    Also, it is a steam game, but good luck trying to run it on a steam deck. It is not optimized at all and anyway always requires internet connection because they are so afraid someone will pirate their precious pile of severely underdeveloped product.

    Even if all technical issues are fixed, it is unfortunately also not the most fun game to play. The game promotes mele combat by limiting ammo even on the lowest difficulty. But the problem is that combat is repetitive and clumsy mechanics. In the first 5-6 you won't see any unique enemies, but just the same human like monsters. Later there are some small varieties but nothing much. Generator level is so hopelessly boring and repetitive where you are constantly overwhelmed with just EXACTLY the same monsters over and over and OVER again and then AGAIN that I seriously wanted to abandon the game.    … Expand
  51. Whiteout
    Dec 15, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow, nice graphics.
    Aaand, that's pretty much it,

    Boring and **** combat, no interesting power ups or weapons, repetitive enemies.
    **** combat has already been said?
    Cause I gave up on the last boss.
    Clunky mechanics, player cannot properly run, dodge or aim with the camera going nuts, and while the bullet sponge runs like crazy there are are even minions.
    Yes because nowadays you cannot have a boss or a fight in gereral without minions!
    Especially crawling ones that came out of nowhere in a dark room and mess even more with yor camera.

    Absolute garbage, save your money for Dead Space instead of this turd.
    I want mine back!!    … Expand
  52. rufuxz
    Jan 16, 2023
    0
    Hard to believe this is a AAA game, lot of people working in it and nobody thought the combat was repetitive and boring, 30 fps, a big deception and a fkn joke to the videogames
  53. Matuation03
    Dec 4, 2022
    2
    Deposité mi confianza en este juego reservándolo por 60 euros y tres días después de salir es injugable, tengo componentes en mi pc de sobra para jugarlo a 60 fps estables y los fps caen todo el rato.
  54. MinionX
    Dec 31, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A total of 15O ppl from PLAYSTATl0N MALAYSIA & PLAYSTATl0N VlSUAL ARTS worked on the development of THE CALLlST0 PR0T0C0L, which is actually very telling of why this game only runs properly on a PLAYSTATl0N 5.

    So, here are my personal takes, after being gaslighted by this—
    PUNCH-0UT SlMULAT0R Space Zombies Edition:
    Usually the combat in this game is like THE LAST 0F US 2, but worse, because of the camera & its heavy controls.
    Blocking during melee is pointless in it, since u always take damage when doing so, even with all defense upgrades purchased, while dodging causes u to take no damage at all & is extremely easy to exploit ragardles of the level of difficulty, which means buying defense upgrades is simply a waste of credits; like in TL0U 2 u can't dodge grab attacks, but u can't block them either, so blocking is still pointless in comparison with the dodging. However, it's kinda hilarious that the guy always moves like a snail, due to how slow he's & the fact that even he lacks an sprint animation, but then, when dodging— suddenly he's like a boxer with SUPER agile reflexes, armed with an electified cricket bat!

    This game has a bug which 1 shot enemies when u use the GRAVlTY GL0VE & u drop them over objects in the level, such as tables, blocks of concrete, cars, boxes & so on. This obviously makes the GRAVlTY GL0VE fvcking over-powered & very easy to exploit, regardless the difficulty in which u're playing it! The only exception is that u can't use it directly on its B0SSES, but this obviously also means that u can use it indirectly against its B0SSES anyway.

    During its combat tutorial section, the main protagonist with his bare hands 'll gonna grabb a metallic tool, which was recently nailed into a fuse box. Now, ¿how the hell he'll not gonna be electrocuted to death— while doing so—? is beyond me.

    Basically from the beginning its devs already establish a rule of this world/universe redarging an item that l'll simply call MEDl-GEL, which revives the main protagonist of a condition which is literally called CLlNlCALLY DEAD, after they insert a device into his nape; ¿0k? Well then— ¿¿why later, along the way from a certain point A to point B, u can't use a spare MEDl-GEL (if still u've a spare one in ur inventory) to save the life of another survivor who is about to die, when this one even has the same device on his nape?? This is the 1st title that the devs released after becoming independent from EA, but even so they're already presenting us with W0RLD BREAKlNG RULES narratively speaking, regarding this lP; & they obviously 've plans to make a sequel to this title; so get ready for a very sh¡tty ride with it!

    Regarding its W0RLD BUlLDlNG, well, u have a prison in it in which there's every 2 out of 3 of its respective parts— some— walls with deadly spikes or giant meat grinders. So, yup, ¡is nonsensical AF regarding W0RLD BUlLDlNG!

    Also, BLACK WESKER strikes again in it with his “C0MPLETE GL0BAL SATURATI0N!” So, yup, the main villain of this game is cartoonishly evil.

    EXCELLENT ST0RY TELLING! lt'll really hook u up!! ¯_(ツ)_/¯

    lt has a grand total of 2 B0SSES:
    (B0SS 1) ls a C0NJ0lNED TYRANT, which is more B0RlNG than RE 2's TYRANT, & the same even relies on enemy waves.
    (B0SS 2) ls WlLLlAM BlRKlN "G3", & surprise, surprise; ¡HE ALS0 RELlES 0N ENEMY WAVES! & it ain't just of the normal enemy type, nope, no sir; ¡but the literally explosive enemy type!!    … Expand
  55. helladarionx
    Dec 4, 2022
    0
    Não está dublado em português, então nao serve para bosta nehhuma. em pleno 2023 e saindo jogo com audio em inglês. NOJENTO
  56. Vasot
    Dec 4, 2022
    3
    Welcome to THE STUTTERING PROTOCOL with Denuvo DRM what a sad surprise. Besides the failed technical aspect of the game with bad optimization and stuttering and shady DRM there are also more concerning problems. The story feels bare-bones and pretty much every cut scene available was already in the trailers. Combat gets boring, and melee combat is clunky plus the game isn't scary asWelcome to THE STUTTERING PROTOCOL with Denuvo DRM what a sad surprise. Besides the failed technical aspect of the game with bad optimization and stuttering and shady DRM there are also more concerning problems. The story feels bare-bones and pretty much every cut scene available was already in the trailers. Combat gets boring, and melee combat is clunky plus the game isn't scary as advertised. Disappointed and REFUNDED.… Expand
  57. Kabelera123
    Dec 11, 2022
    0
    Its one of the best games ever made. The graphics are incredible , the details amazing. 10/10
  58. RomperStomper
    Jan 14, 2023
    1
    Denuvo? LMAO No thanks. Is it 1997 again?

    If I decied to play it it will most definetly be pirated without that ****

    Installing Denuvo on a machine of mine will never happen.
  59. ONEEX
    Jan 20, 2023
    1
    Моя оценка игре:
    а) Денуво
    б) сезонный абонемент в) плохая оптимизация г) неиграбельный порт для собачьих экскрементов на ПК Такая ужасная практика в наши дни стала нормой, что действительно печально - бета продукты продаются как полноценый резил.    Моя оценка игре:
    а) Денуво
    б) сезонный абонемент
    в) плохая оптимизация
    г) неиграбельный порт для собачьих экскрементов на ПК

    Такая ужасная практика в наши дни стала нормой, что действительно печально - бета продукты продаются как полноценый резил.
  60. Garsupial
    Jan 28, 2023
    0
    After being able to test the work done on the Dead Space remake, I have to say that this game now seems even worse to me as a PC port. Callisto Protocol director appears to glorify crunch culture, that its a shame. Terrible optimization launch and final game content divided into dlc's. On top of that, they wanted to sell it as a super production. I cannot recommend this and even less forAfter being able to test the work done on the Dead Space remake, I have to say that this game now seems even worse to me as a PC port. Callisto Protocol director appears to glorify crunch culture, that its a shame. Terrible optimization launch and final game content divided into dlc's. On top of that, they wanted to sell it as a super production. I cannot recommend this and even less for the price it has.… Expand
  61. 7th_Rider
    Feb 24, 2023
    3
    Nice graphics, very badly designed combat, feels irreponsive simplistic and confusing.
    It was not easy to complete due the pain that some times means playing it.
    Another AAA blunder.
  62. Zero_89
    Jan 5, 2023
    4
    This game has some very serious performance issues on PC, but after the last patch it isn't as bad as people say, combat is on the repetitive side, but it's passable (except for when there's more than one enemy, then it falls apart), story veers from pretty bad to average, the atmosphere, texture work and visual presentation are amazing but that immediately falls apart when you realizeThis game has some very serious performance issues on PC, but after the last patch it isn't as bad as people say, combat is on the repetitive side, but it's passable (except for when there's more than one enemy, then it falls apart), story veers from pretty bad to average, the atmosphere, texture work and visual presentation are amazing but that immediately falls apart when you realize that the game really isn't all that scary, probably give it a chance if you're a sucker for visuals when it inevitably goes on sale in a couple of months or buy it when it's finally patched up with all the additional content in a year or two for a fraction of the price.… Expand
  63. Steyraus
    Apr 7, 2023
    2
    Calisto protocol is the Resident Evil 6 of the modern era. Look like it would be a blast but is so badly made and designed that it's a chore to play. And at least RE6 had sex appeal and cool characters so it sold 6 million.
  64. vova22379
    Feb 19, 2023
    2
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  65. ram_1941REG77
    Mar 14, 2023
    1
    They gave us a new game + like dlc washed down, funny
    Well, the next dlc will be "remove friezes" if you want to play without friezes - pay))
  66. juba1
    Feb 24, 2023
    1
    The game is literally too boring. You walk and kill zombies and kill and kill you will get bored. There is no change in events or anything like that. And the numbers of zombies are very very many. Every meter you find a zombie. So that the man can not catch his breath.
  67. spaceboy118
    Jul 3, 2023
    4
    Ignore the negative reviews, it’s a fantastic game, next level visuals and an amazing atmosphere and great characters. Not every game needs to be 100 hours + with open worlds, sometimes it’s great to play a well crafted story-driven game, which takes you on a journey. I would highly recommend it; definitely challenging gameplay too. You really have to perfect your timing!

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 19
  3. Negative: 2 out of 19
  1. Siliconera
    Jan 4, 2023
    40
    The Callisto Protocol feels like a retread of the PS3 era of survival horror, but perhaps in the worst way possible. It’s clear that this title was made with Dead Space in mind, as it shared the same creator, but it’s also a look at how the genre has evolved since Dead Space was relevant. And while The Callisto Protocol’s narrative is lackluster, the gameplay could have been something great and ultimately redeeming about it. Instead, it feels trapped in the past and a worse iteration of what inspired it.
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  2. Softpedia
    Jan 3, 2023
    65
    I desperately wanted The Callisto Protocol to be a success so that we can have another Dead Space-like franchise to look forward to, but as it stands, I can’t recommend this game, especially until its issues are fixed in a future patch. I do hope that if there’s a sequel, developers will come up with something fresh to make us forget about the first game.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Dec 31, 2022
    69
    A mildly boring escape from Alcatraz in deep space. It’s neither great or abysmal — an epitome of mediocrity.
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