The Callisto Protocol

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  1. vova22379
    Feb 19, 2023
    2
    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  2. 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))
  3. SaeedDBazi
    Dec 19, 2022
    9
    Developers And Publisher, For Me, Your Product is A Masterpiece After Resident Evil 2 Remake in 2018.
    I'm Almost Hardcore Gamer, And On Maximum Security Difficulty, Game is Very Enjoyable For Me.
    Forget hate reviews And Ready For Go on Stronger, Even. Thanks For Make it and Thanks For Krafton For Publish It
  4. burann10
    Dec 9, 2022
    7
    Очень атмосферная и захватывающая игра, купил спустя неделю после релиза и не встретил проблем с производительностью, имею не самый мощный конфиг i5-10400F+1660s+16gb 2666
  5. Emarnic
    Dec 24, 2022
    8
    Лучший космисческий хоррор года! Это хардкорная, до жути мурашек топовый проект. Очень понравилось анимаци, графика и кастсцены. Невероятно сложно убивать монстров. Начальные локации были очень страшные! остальные так себе. Конец не очень понравилось, думал будет счастливее. Но хвалить могу за графику, на такие детали я смторел часами за всю игру, это полная эйфория глаз. Минусы: играЛучший космисческий хоррор года! Это хардкорная, до жути мурашек топовый проект. Очень понравилось анимаци, графика и кастсцены. Невероятно сложно убивать монстров. Начальные локации были очень страшные! остальные так себе. Конец не очень понравилось, думал будет счастливее. Но хвалить могу за графику, на такие детали я смторел часами за всю игру, это полная эйфория глаз. Минусы: игра жрет видяху просто изумительно! Ну и процесс игры немного короткая. Большая похвала разрабов, это хороший прорыв на графику и анимации, сдалели на ура. Сюжет очень интересный кроме конца. Спасибо за игру… Expand
  6. george_bondo
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    i dont actually understand why people so angry bout this game cause she's have every mechanic is very exciting
  7. markoul
    Dec 8, 2022
    6
    Denuvo PC protected .exe game file size overhead causes terrible stuttering and sluggish gameplay for this game. Denuvo can increase game executable file size up to 300% and is the main reason why the game performs relative so bad in any PC and affects dynamic loading times during gameplay. The game is CPU bound which makes things even worse performance wise. The game has a 9.6/10 for itsDenuvo PC protected .exe game file size overhead causes terrible stuttering and sluggish gameplay for this game. Denuvo can increase game executable file size up to 300% and is the main reason why the game performs relative so bad in any PC and affects dynamic loading times during gameplay. The game is CPU bound which makes things even worse performance wise. The game has a 9.6/10 for its extraordinary visuals and audio and 6.8/10 on gameplay design and story but for the PC version a performance score of 5/10. Overall an average integer score of 7/10. However, taking into account how much performance can affect the total game experience in its present performance (can be fixed later on a Denuvo-free version) I cannot sadly, give it a final score for this review more than 6/10 for the PC version of Callisto Protocol.

    I think game developers should have second thoughts when applying Denuvo DRM on CPU bound games. An overhead protected game exe file over half gigabytes is ridiculous for any game today. If not convinced, compare it with the PS5 version of the game which runs smoothly and has an executable (exe) file much much smaller.

    Denuvo DRM is to be blamed for ruining the performance of the PC version of this game and a bad developer's decision similar to the case also of the PC version of Deathloop game back at 2021.

    Final score: 6    … Expand
  8. Crocante
    Dec 11, 2022
    6
    After getting over the first few days of poor performance on the platform I like playing my games, I can say this:

    + Gorgeous graphics. + Awesome Environments. + Really good horror atmosphere. ~ Regarding the story you are thrown into, it's compelling enough to make you keep going just to see how everything unfolds, but not enough to want to replay it for any reason whatsoever.    After getting over the first few days of poor performance on the platform I like playing my games, I can say this:

    + Gorgeous graphics.
    + Awesome Environments.
    + Really good horror atmosphere.

    ~ Regarding the story you are thrown into, it's compelling enough to make you keep going just to see how everything unfolds, but not enough to want to replay it for any reason whatsoever.

    - Combat mechanics, dodge particularly is the least appealing thing in the whole game. Does it look kind of cool? yeah sure, when fighting 1 enemy, and you are most of the time fighting 2+ at the same time so it ends up hindering the experience to some degree.
    - Stealth mechanics, uninspired and unnecessary.
    - The two headed mini boss was reused too much. It surely was a disappointment, they could 've given it 4 very different stages to do different things but instead the choice was "here, shoot the same big boy for the next 3 minutes" 4 times in 4 different rooms.    … Expand
  9. Valtanus
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Game has some issue at launch but after the second day patch works great, the game is not perfect but i think people was expecting way too much, i really enjoy playing it especially the soundtrack and the visual are amazing.
    The down probably are the boss battle a little underwelmin and is not that scary if you compare it to the progenitor, other then that i liked a lot the game!!!
  10. gamerfun227
    Dec 11, 2022
    7
    So i've played about 12 hours of this game before i finished it, Have mixed feelings about this game, Sometimes i love it and sometimes i really hate it. The gunplay is okay, but changing weapons is not always so easy to do, especially in a fight. Takes way to long time to change weapons.

    The combat system should have been a lot better too, it is clunky. Music and graphics are    So i've played about 12 hours of this game before i finished it, Have mixed feelings about this game, Sometimes i love it and sometimes i really hate it. The gunplay is okay, but changing weapons is not always so easy to do, especially in a fight. Takes way to long time to change weapons.

    The combat system should have been a lot better too, it is clunky.

    Music and graphics are great. Probably the best about this game, The story of the game is okay.

    The patches they sent out works, now the game runs better for me.    … Expand
  11. Yan_13
    Dec 12, 2022
    8
    A história é boa, os gráficos são ótimos, o terror e a ação é balanceado; mas a otimização do jogo é horrível
  12. Jimi321
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Skvělá hra, nelituji koupě. Combat je boží, lehký 1v1, těžký proti více oponentech. Miloval jsem hledání zásob a objevování tajných cest (Beta paths), i když jsem si nikdy nebyl jistý jestli se jedná o tajnou odbočku nebo pokračuji v hlavní cestě ale vždycky jsem to správně odhadl. Příběh je skvělý má to tajemství i nějaké twisty, postavy jako Jacob (hlavní postava) a Deni (Kimiko z Boys)Skvělá hra, nelituji koupě. Combat je boží, lehký 1v1, těžký proti více oponentech. Miloval jsem hledání zásob a objevování tajných cest (Beta paths), i když jsem si nikdy nebyl jistý jestli se jedná o tajnou odbočku nebo pokračuji v hlavní cestě ale vždycky jsem to správně odhadl. Příběh je skvělý má to tajemství i nějaké twisty, postavy jako Jacob (hlavní postava) a Deni (Kimiko z Boys) jsou skvělé, bohužel záporák je ve hře velmi málo což je škoda, protože herce co ho ztvární zbožňuji od té doby co jsem hrál Days gone, kde ztvárnil Deacona hlavní postavu. Atmosféra je také perfektní společně se zvuky. Grafika je skvělá skoro jako Last of us 2. Obrovské mínus je optimalizace na PC, splňuji hardware požadavky více jak dost a přesto mi to padalo na 30 fps hlavně při soubojích, pohrál jsem si s nastavením grafiky a měl jsem mezi 60 a 40 fps což bylo pro mě dostačující, s raytracingem je to zatím nehratelné. Tohle bylo mé shrnutí, problémy na PC vývojáři dozajista do tří měsíců opraví, obrovské plus je aspoň fakt, že za celou dobu jsem měl pouze na bugy, takže jedinou vadou je optimalizace. TÉTO HŘE DÁVÁM 8.5/10 a už se těším na remake Dead space.… Expand
  13. SiegwardZwiebel
    Dec 20, 2022
    7
    I played the game in normal difficulty with the Patch of 16th of December, playthrough took 15 hours.

    TCP is a beautiful game, melee is engaging and all weapons have a feeling of weight and power that is unmatched. the melee mechanics worked very well for me, dodging was easy and punishing enemies after perfect dodging is rewarding, don´t understand people critisizing this, i thought it    I played the game in normal difficulty with the Patch of 16th of December, playthrough took 15 hours.

    TCP is a beautiful game, melee is engaging and all weapons have a feeling of weight and power that is unmatched. the melee mechanics worked very well for me, dodging was easy and punishing enemies after perfect dodging is rewarding, don´t understand people critisizing this, i thought it worked great! The different sets in the game are beautiful and full of detail, i was never bored and always invested in the environments...That was an amazing job.
    i thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it and could start new game+ right away,- sadly this has not been integrated in the game, and something like secret weapons or features in the second playthrough are a missed opportunity.
    I think the game is a very strong 7/10 and could easily have scored an 8, but you feel the rush to get the game out before Dead Space Remake.
    Even after the performance patch, game struggles in the colony later in the game, to the point that i was forced to restart a couple of times, more enemy variety would have been welcome, but it is a short game, so i can live with that, but ending the game on a cliffhanger to the dlc seem like bad form. had i not bought the deluxe edition, i guess i´d be a little pissed now.
    So i loved the game, despite its flaws and will definitely play again and i´m looking forward to the dlc.

    most negative reviews are pre patch, where the game was barely playable for weaker hardware.    … Expand
  14. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. Top1saraya_
    Jan 7, 2023
    5
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  28. 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
  29. 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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