The Callisto Protocol

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 294 Ratings

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  1. 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!
  2. 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.
  3. 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))
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. vova22379
    Feb 19, 2023
    2
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. pheonixx74
    Dec 5, 2022
    1
    Jeu mal optimisé, un sous dead Space déçu par le créateur de ce jeu. Vraiment dommage.
  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. aybe_
    Dec 11, 2022
    4
    unfun and uninspiring with a few good elements that still are not enough to carry the game.
  28. Kabelera123
    Dec 11, 2022
    0
    Its one of the best games ever made. The graphics are incredible , the details amazing. 10/10
  29. 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
  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.
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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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