The Callisto Protocol

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5.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 294 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 56 out of 294
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  1. jelikey
    Aug 29, 2023
    7
    A solid 7. It's not mindblowing but it's definitely a solid game. I liked the melee combat, though there was some potential for more/better weapons as well as some more enemy variety.
    Parts of the story were rather predictable and not exactly fresh, but it was an enjoyable ride nonetheless. Could use a sequel following up after that ending.
  2. 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!
  3. Flashyboy89
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    The Callisto Protocol is a bloody spectacle! I finished it on the hardest difficulty, Maximum Security. Great challenge at times. A nice combination of most of my favourite survival horror games such as The Last of Us, Resi 4, The Evil Within. My only nit-pick is that I would have liked it to be a few hours longer. 9/10
  4. Haltsu
    Jun 26, 2023
    6
    Callisto Protocol is a spiritual successor to the beloved Dead Space franchise directed by the one and only Glen Schofield. Does his new game have the same impact that Dead Space had?
    Review reflects the game at its latest patch.
    Pros: + I love the world building of the game. + Visually it looks great. + Audio design is top notch. Cons: - The combat gets extremely repetitive,    Callisto Protocol is a spiritual successor to the beloved Dead Space franchise directed by the one and only Glen Schofield. Does his new game have the same impact that Dead Space had?
    Review reflects the game at its latest patch.

    Pros:
    + I love the world building of the game.
    + Visually it looks great.
    + Audio design is top notch.

    Cons:
    - The combat gets extremely repetitive, really fast. Its just kinda shallow.
    - The story while interesting is very predictable.
    - There are still some performance issues.

    I think horror game fans will like this game but sadly, I don't think it reached the peak it was aiming for. Its a fun ride to playthrough once just for the story.
    I hope that whatever future awaits Callisto Protocol, we see more from it.    … Expand
  5. SacredSinner
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    Great graphic. The game design is not polished. Predictable enemies, no suspense, and technical issues: my saves had gone from the game menu after the pre prefinal boss, I found them on a disk, started a new game and only then could load them. Feels like I already plaid this game before: hello Dead Space.
  6. Mandulum
    Jun 19, 2023
    5
    I'm a huge fan of sci-fi and horror so I was looking forward to playing this game. What a disappointment. The story is, at best, okay. It moves at a snail's pace but it was the only thing that kept me playing. The combat is atrocious. It's so mundane, sluggish, and boring. It seems to be made to fight 1v1; even the AI knows it because they will only attack one at a time.

    Date Completed:    I'm a huge fan of sci-fi and horror so I was looking forward to playing this game. What a disappointment. The story is, at best, okay. It moves at a snail's pace but it was the only thing that kept me playing. The combat is atrocious. It's so mundane, sluggish, and boring. It seems to be made to fight 1v1; even the AI knows it because they will only attack one at a time.

    Date Completed: 2023-06-19
    Playtime: ~ 9h
    Enjoyment: 5/10
    Recommendation: No    … Expand
  7. GhostX92
    May 31, 2023
    7
    The gameplay is fairly good, but I wish it had more forms of monsters and a more creative method of fighting, but the story and graphics are very good, but unfortunately the performance on PC was bad and needs improvement.
  8. meten90
    May 26, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I understand that I bought it after 6 months for like 20 dollars. Biggest issue with this game was clearly that they wanted 70 dollars for 10h long game. But right now for this price… very good. Great graphics (RT problematic and not worth it but without it it is still beautiful), interesting story, good acting, great gameplay. I checked many reviews before buying it and IVery good game. I understand that I bought it after 6 months for like 20 dollars. Biggest issue with this game was clearly that they wanted 70 dollars for 10h long game. But right now for this price… very good. Great graphics (RT problematic and not worth it but without it it is still beautiful), interesting story, good acting, great gameplay. I checked many reviews before buying it and I just don’t know what is going on with gaming industry right now but complaints they had were just crazy. Story too shallow - I don’t get it, there is nothing wrong with story. Gameplay too repetitive ? I mean let’s take Darksouls for example - you just hit and dodge , same here just something new and really satisfying. There are some caveats like monsters not reacting when you stealth kill another monster just meter away. Anyway right now I am going to start hunting for Forspoken discount or something because I am starting to completely not believe that this game is so bad also.… Expand
  9. TurboCotton
    May 24, 2023
    8
    It has potential and is not as bad as everyone claims.

    + Outstanding graphics; very immersive. + Atmospheric audio is fantastic and well done. + Jaw-dropping death animations and visceral kill animations. - Pretty standard story; not bad, not great. - Characters are ok but need more depth. - Needs more enemy diversity. Gameplay could use some tweaks, especially the dodge    It has potential and is not as bad as everyone claims.

    + Outstanding graphics; very immersive.
    + Atmospheric audio is fantastic and well done.
    + Jaw-dropping death animations and visceral kill animations.

    - Pretty standard story; not bad, not great.
    - Characters are ok but need more depth.
    - Needs more enemy diversity.

    Gameplay could use some tweaks, especially the dodge mechanic (I'm basically invincible if I tap a & s at the same time to dodge).

    *Tip: Play it on Maximum Security; it adds to the sense of horror and dread. The other difficulties are too easy.    … Expand
  10. nomad1326
    Apr 23, 2023
    5
    The developers of Callisto created some interesting things for their version of the Dead Space, but the current system and core of the project is poor for evolving on next chapters. The game doesn't have enough mechanics to keep the rhythm during 12-13 hours of gameplay. When I was playing the game, I had thoughts that developers couldn't define a clear game direction and the game lookedThe developers of Callisto created some interesting things for their version of the Dead Space, but the current system and core of the project is poor for evolving on next chapters. The game doesn't have enough mechanics to keep the rhythm during 12-13 hours of gameplay. When I was playing the game, I had thoughts that developers couldn't define a clear game direction and the game looked torn. Not to mention optimization and performance issues, the game has flow problems, resource management, combat problems and boring puzzles, because they don't evolve enough during the plot. Also, I see another problem with the Narrative part of the game: Callisto (prison) doesn't have a strong mythological sense in compare to Dead Space's "Ishimura". As a designer, I would like more diverse in Lighting scenes and more curious decisions in Level Design as well. All locations feel the same, because of Environment Storytelling problems.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. Delser2077
    Mar 30, 2023
    8
    Эта игра недооценённая, в неё интересно играть.
  13. 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))
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. vova22379
    Feb 19, 2023
    2
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  17. Elthan
    Feb 18, 2023
    9
    Buenas. Después de 5 días ya jugándolo en PC obviamente. los gráficos son espectaculares, con todo el ultra y el trazados de rayos activos en 4K, corre a 55 fps estables, teniendo activo el AMD frs2 en calidad hay instantes en que baja eso sucede de manera irregular por lo general corre suave y fluido, posee un buen rendimiento, hice pruebas bajando detalles y lo único que mejoraba eranBuenas. Después de 5 días ya jugándolo en PC obviamente. los gráficos son espectaculares, con todo el ultra y el trazados de rayos activos en 4K, corre a 55 fps estables, teniendo activo el AMD frs2 en calidad hay instantes en que baja eso sucede de manera irregular por lo general corre suave y fluido, posee un buen rendimiento, hice pruebas bajando detalles y lo único que mejoraba eran entre 2 a 5 fps . El brillo debí corregirlo pues tiende a ser demasiado oscuro, ello hace se pierdan detalles.
    A la mecánica de juego, rápido te habitúas a ella, principalmente es combate de melee, de las armas la escopeta me encanta, los enemigos suelen ir atacando casi de uno en uno o dos, así si vez muchos debes usar una estrategia de combate y saldrás airoso. Tiene sus momentos de sustos estos sus algo escasos. Al ser un entorno cerrados hay ratos que es claustrofóbico. El sonido anda muy bien, he notado que al jugar con sonido envolvente 5,1 la voz tiende a disminuir . La historia tiende a ser medio tipo Doom a ratos pasando a la intriga, mantiene la atención en ella desarrollándose. En general es un buen juego. Debiera ver mas aspectos para las armas    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. Bitek
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    I really like the game. I have total dead space vibes each time I play this game. Brutal ,violent and vicious. Graphics are absolutely mind blowing.
  20. 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
  21. Nexus6Gamer
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Wrote the first review by mistake for the PS5 but meant it for the PC. This game was AWESOME!!! It is was truly 2008 Dead Space resurrected in 2022. Can't wait for Glen and crew to make the sequel.
  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. Valenji
    Jan 14, 2023
    9
    I dont really understand the hate against this game. It is true that the story and gameplay is no very different to other survival games, and the performance could be better, but if you like the genre you will definitely going to enjoy this game a lot. Graphics and atmosphere are awesome, and close combat is a challenging and very interesting addition. If you like RE series and dead space,I dont really understand the hate against this game. It is true that the story and gameplay is no very different to other survival games, and the performance could be better, but if you like the genre you will definitely going to enjoy this game a lot. Graphics and atmosphere are awesome, and close combat is a challenging and very interesting addition. If you like RE series and dead space, this is a must play.… Expand
  26. 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.
  27. Top1saraya_
    Jan 7, 2023
    5
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  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Burretploof
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
    A solid 7. It's not mindblowing but it's definitely a solid game. I liked the melee combat, though there was some potential for more/better weapons as well as some more enemy variety.
    Parts of the story were rather predictable and not exactly fresh, but it was an enjoyable ride nonetheless. Could use a sequel following up after that ending.
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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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