The Callisto Protocol

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  1. marcinek74
    Dec 3, 2022
    3
    Very poor mechanics. Graphics very good but it is not enough. Highly unstable gameplay on ps5.
  2. xikal794a
    Dec 3, 2022
    2
    I was hyped, i really was. A game from Dead Space creator on paper sounds great.
    Sadly the final product is very rushed with some questiobable gameplay mechanics.
    In short, dodge system sucks, you use left analog stick to dodge left and right which doesn't feel good, especially when you fight multiple enemies at once. There is no indicator for offscreen attacks and combat becomes mess...    I was hyped, i really was. A game from Dead Space creator on paper sounds great.
    Sadly the final product is very rushed with some questiobable gameplay mechanics.
    In short, dodge system sucks, you use left analog stick to dodge left and right which doesn't feel good, especially when you fight multiple enemies at once. There is no indicator for offscreen attacks and combat becomes mess...
    This game is painfully linear, basically straight corridor. Level design of Dead Space 1 is miles ahead.
    There are no puzzles. Bosses? You got one mini boss re-used multiple times and one main boss. Biggest disappointment of 2022    … Expand
  3. MatuX
    Dec 3, 2022
    4
    This is what happens when you give an indie team of amateurs AAA money.

    Horrible combat mechanics, terribly written, cliche after cliche after cliche, it’s definitely not scary, at all.

    The only good thing is the ambience, graphics are great and the zombies look fine. But it becomes very monotone, very quickly.
  4. AnthD13
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    The story, the combat, the visuals, the sound design, everything is peak cinema
  5. ANTROPOMORFO
    Feb 14, 2023
    9
    Everything about The Callisto Protocol is about immersion, survival, horror and the weight of moral choices we make in life. It's a great horror game and wonderfully linear. Great and solid start to a new intellectual property. Now it's to see what the developers can improve in a future sequel! ;)
  6. Monstert_t
    Jun 4, 2023
    9
    The callisto protocol is truly an underrated gem! It brought back the slow paces survival horror with an engaging mysterious story, well designed combat and to notch graphics and audio design. I can't wait for the DLC, I really hope there will be a sequel it deserves it.
  7. psbrann
    Feb 18, 2023
    10
    I truly just don’t understand the hate. As someone who played every dead space, I think this does a great job of introducing the genre to next gen. Amazing visuals, fun combat, and insanely awesome atmosphere. I’m fully convinced the mass gamer base is braindead. They hate on games like this but then buy the same call of duty or madden every year.
  8. Chrisalva
    Apr 11, 2023
    10
    It has been a long time since I have enjoyed a horror game so much. I love the game's mechanics, graphics, and story. I score based on how much I enjoyed the game and this is the most important factor in a video game. I don’t understand how many people did not like it
  9. jmsbrolic
    Mar 26, 2023
    8
    Maybe a played this game after some of the issues were fixed, but my only real gripe is the amount of crawling and squeezing through passageways in the game. Combat is good, story is good, and the graphics are on another level. This is what a next gen game should look like.

    Gameplay is not on par with Dead Space Remake, but it's still great and Ill be coming back for the story DLC
  10. Reqtix
    Feb 17, 2023
    7
    Good Atmosphere, nice soundtrack, I like the game and the combat mechanics. But the Lipsynchronisation is awful, the story behind this game is okay, but not really catching. I played this game 3 times in 3 Days to complete Platin Trophy. You need at least 7 hours to finish the game once. Would recommend this game as a secondhand purchase, but not for the full release price.
  11. Ruslan_Z
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    I rate this game 10 stars because I genuinely believe it deserves it. Yes, it has some flaws here and there, but the overall experience is so good that I can forgive them. The graphics are stunning, the plot is decent, and the gameplay is addictive and rewarding. I highly recommend it, especially at such a discount.
  12. arahjista
    Apr 16, 2023
    8
    Definitely got it's flaws, but I think it was treated unfairly, it's a really fun survival horror for Resident Evil 4 fans, with gorgeous graphics, nice level design and fun gameplay, The story is cliche and not very interesting, I admit, but it's still a good experience nonetheless. Maybe after a few years it will be remembered as an underrated gem like Days Gone?
  13. rock_united
    Apr 10, 2023
    10
    wonderful graphics and a challenger game-play. The storytelling gets better near the end. The scare is not the strong point of the game: it's more action than horror, but it's a great game
  14. Knispeldose
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    I really enjoyed the game and don't really understand the negative criticism. It has great sound design, a dark and brutal story, some jumpscares and everything I wish for in a horror game. Yes, Dead Space had more variety in it. But still, I had a lot of fun with Callisto Protocol.
  15. TruArtS9
    Jan 31, 2023
    8
    I've just started playing it (~3hrs) and I like the atmosphere, characters, combat system, suspense, the visuals and level-design. There's only one downside playing on PS5 is that I have to chose between 30fps and high visuals and 60fps and mediocre visuals, which makes me sad. I wish they'd implemented VRR and 120hz support, so there would be option to stick with 40fps and some visualI've just started playing it (~3hrs) and I like the atmosphere, characters, combat system, suspense, the visuals and level-design. There's only one downside playing on PS5 is that I have to chose between 30fps and high visuals and 60fps and mediocre visuals, which makes me sad. I wish they'd implemented VRR and 120hz support, so there would be option to stick with 40fps and some visual quality in-between aforementioned options. Overall, I really like this game, there is a deficit of sci-fi actions in space, so this one gets a big like from me.… Expand
  16. TonyTheTyler
    Jan 7, 2023
    5
    Graphics are awesome; story is generic; controls are clunky. You fight same 2-3 mobs over and over. Beat game in 6hr48mins on minimum security.
  17. TheBrokenRoad
    May 8, 2023
    8
    A fun and tense foray into the horror genre!

    Honestly, the biggest issue for me was the pacing. It's a shorter game, and despite this, I found I was getting a bit bored around the midpoint. I wanted the story to pick up, to give me more clues as to the happenings of Black Iron Prison, not explore yet another creepy corridor or force me to beat yet another wave upon endless wave of    A fun and tense foray into the horror genre!

    Honestly, the biggest issue for me was the pacing. It's a shorter game, and despite this, I found I was getting a bit bored around the midpoint. I wanted the story to pick up, to give me more clues as to the happenings of Black Iron Prison, not explore yet another creepy corridor or force me to beat yet another wave upon endless wave of monsters into a bloody pulp of tentacles and bones.

    Oh, and the melee combat... I have such a love-hate relationship with the Dodge! I hated it at first, but as the game progressed, I noticed it was a dance. Once you learn the steps, you're fine! But that learning curve is brutal!

    Regardless of the above cons, I was satisfied with the outcome. I do hope that the upcoming DLC will explore and/or explain the ending a little more.

    Josh Duhamel plays both a likeable and sympathetic Jacob. All of the acting is superb. The graphics are outstanding. The sound design is next level, so make sure you have great headphones. The scares are...not really that scary, if you're familiar with the genre. But the death animations had even me squirming!

    Side note: It's quite obvious that The Callisto Protocol is a love letter to the Alien franchise. The UJC Charon looks so much like the Nostromo! And I truly laughed out loud when the line "In space, no one can hear...your stomach growl," was said. Absolute perfection!

    I hope it gets a sequel.    … Expand
  18. Syra_Aris_666
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    Overall it is good, but nothing special.
    The atmosphere and graphics are the best (on PS5 sometimes it stutters, not fluid all the time).
    Game-play is okay, "building" weapons, adding stuff etc. with that machine/shop is cool. Story is **** to be honest, always the same zombie stereotype. Characters are hollow, no depth. You play as a smuggler/cargo deliverer and somehow he can dodge    Overall it is good, but nothing special.
    The atmosphere and graphics are the best (on PS5 sometimes it stutters, not fluid all the time).
    Game-play is okay, "building" weapons, adding stuff etc. with that machine/shop is cool.
    Story is **** to be honest, always the same zombie stereotype.
    Characters are hollow, no depth.
    You play as a smuggler/cargo deliverer and somehow he can dodge like a ninja and survive like a special forces operator. He could be more believable if he had some more depth.
    Maybe with the DLC it will become better.
    To be honest at least this game came out "finished" and was playable and enjoyable compared to other games at this price.
    I was expecting more and something more different.    … Expand
  19. DrZomboid
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    Dead Space: Callisto Protocol

    Good: atmosphere, upgrade system, audio visuel presentation

    Bad: need more and better bosses, story is allready seen few times, a bit clumsy combat
  20. onfire1229
    Jan 15, 2023
    8
    I genuinely don’t understand the hate this title is given. The graphics are beautiful and immersive. The game play is fun, visceral, and exactly what I expected. If you’re a fan of this genre, I highly recommend to check this game out. I’ve had a lot of fun with it.
  21. Cidiust
    Dec 25, 2022
    8
    Contrary to everyone else, I wasn't expecting much from this new IP, and it did caught me off guard (in a good way). Usually in horror survival games, you tend to run and hide from enemies, but there are some many ways to eliminate enemies that I offend found myself trying to clear the room, stomping on all my enemies to check if they drop anything interesting.

    -Good story (nothing too    Contrary to everyone else, I wasn't expecting much from this new IP, and it did caught me off guard (in a good way). Usually in horror survival games, you tend to run and hide from enemies, but there are some many ways to eliminate enemies that I offend found myself trying to clear the room, stomping on all my enemies to check if they drop anything interesting.

    -Good story (nothing too special).
    -Loved the gameplay (When you get the hang of the dodge mechanics, everything else is just a walk in the park).
    -I had some issues with the audio, but it was quickly patch.
    -Awesome graphics.
    -It's not too long, which is a good thing when you do have a life (job, wife, grownup stuff). Also, if you are into going in through the hardest, it will be less overwhelming.

    No! It is not a Dead Space truly successor, but that's ok in my opinion. It checks all the right boxes for it to be a fun game and to have a nice experience.
    I suggest you guys to play it on Maximum Security difficulty and drop the difficulty if it really gets too overwhelming.    … Expand
  22. Bobby999
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    A must play for anyone who enjoys survival horror...a new take on combat, great story and creepy as he'll settings...like alien isolation an instant classic.
  23. DragoonE85
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    The Calisto Protocol is OK. It is a beautiful game, visually it is one of the best games ever Ray tracing and motion capture give its characters a real quality. It isn't scary, while the games enemies are grotesque and deaths are gory, the atmosphere they create is more action ana has no suspence. But my real problem with it is the combat. It just isn't fun, they can say the timingThe Calisto Protocol is OK. It is a beautiful game, visually it is one of the best games ever Ray tracing and motion capture give its characters a real quality. It isn't scary, while the games enemies are grotesque and deaths are gory, the atmosphere they create is more action ana has no suspence. But my real problem with it is the combat. It just isn't fun, they can say the timing and slowness of your character are part of the game design. But it is not fun to play.… Expand
  24. yousifalraheem
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    I just finished the game. Such a unique experience! Honestly, the reviews are harsh, the game is way better than they have portrayed it. The combat is a bit clunky and annoying which is the only thing that makes me give it a 9/10. But honestly that clunkiness adds to the thrill because now I have to combat horrifying enemies knowing that I’m not gonna get it right and I could die with anyI just finished the game. Such a unique experience! Honestly, the reviews are harsh, the game is way better than they have portrayed it. The combat is a bit clunky and annoying which is the only thing that makes me give it a 9/10. But honestly that clunkiness adds to the thrill because now I have to combat horrifying enemies knowing that I’m not gonna get it right and I could die with any mistake. The ending was perfect, the story opens up almost at the end when a lot of things are revealed.… Expand
  25. merohong
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Great visual, sound and impact.
    The immersion was good and it was a long-awaited style of game.
  26. MarcoSPlay67
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I don't understand the bad reviews. Production is so high, models, textures, level design, enemies, sound are first class. Game is built around systems, so if you play it again, it will be different (loot, death etc...) The game needs Game+ and you have to replay some parts because it can be unforgiven. I'm not sure if the quick weapon change and dodge mechanics ate the best choice, but itI don't understand the bad reviews. Production is so high, models, textures, level design, enemies, sound are first class. Game is built around systems, so if you play it again, it will be different (loot, death etc...) The game needs Game+ and you have to replay some parts because it can be unforgiven. I'm not sure if the quick weapon change and dodge mechanics ate the best choice, but it enhance the tension as RE controls were a intentional one. It feels like Dead Space next gen. Play it, the hype is real!… Expand
  27. sol1er
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    Had an absolute blast.
    Blood gore and mayhem, with a combat system that once you learn is immensely rewarding
    art and sound design along with graphics are all top notch, the only things id change are adding a dodge roll mechanic to the combat, more open world elements letting you explore and side quests, allow me to play the audio recordings while im walking like in Deadspace, great    Had an absolute blast.
    Blood gore and mayhem, with a combat system that once you learn is immensely rewarding
    art and sound design along with graphics are all top notch,
    the only things id change are adding a dodge roll mechanic to the combat, more open world elements letting you explore and side quests, allow me to play the audio recordings while im walking like in Deadspace,
    great game, pumped for the sequel    … Expand
  28. soooB
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Wonderful homage to the original Dead Space from a co-creator of the original Dead Space ... except the story and dialogue, except the story and dialogue are far more trite. And it feels far more repetitive. And it feels more like being stuck in a very boring maze. I preordered this and I was also looking forwards to the Dead Space reboot/remake but this has made me far less enthused.
  29. ARGuy
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    I've been waiting for another dead-space game/dead-space-like game for a long time. For what it was it was alright. I enjoyed some parts of it and I didn't enjoy some other parts. The game visually is incredible to look at however the level design itself is linear with some extra halls. Gameplay-wise it's pretty much just dead space 1 with some additions to it that don't innovate itsI've been waiting for another dead-space game/dead-space-like game for a long time. For what it was it was alright. I enjoyed some parts of it and I didn't enjoy some other parts. The game visually is incredible to look at however the level design itself is linear with some extra halls. Gameplay-wise it's pretty much just dead space 1 with some additions to it that don't innovate its original gameplay at all but is fun once you get the general mechanics down. While I did somewhat enjoy it I'm still disappointed in it for how much potential it had to be a fantastic game.

    So I'll go through the pros and cons of the game real quick as a tl:dr for anyone:

    Pros:
    - Nice melee combat

    - Great visuals and environment design

    - Awesome character design

    Cons:
    - Lack in enemy variety and unique mechanics

    -Very linear pathway and story

    - Barebones lore that I did not care for

    - If your pc cannot run the minimum then there will be performance issues    … Expand
  30. joshuabonez
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dark, gritty horror. It has several enemies, although I heard it had only a few. Main zombie type, security guard in armour, fat brawler, acid spitter, giant spider things, crawling exploders, little wormies, tentacle skull pods, two headed guy... & that's what I've seen so far by chapter 5/8. Combat is really fun & although it could be played as a straight up brawler, has a lot of guns that you can acquire plenty of ammo for. Gun changing isn't terrible, you just have to back up or run while doing it. Satisfying kills. Wonderful atmosphere. Plenty of tense moments, & a story that is extremely fun & moving at certain points. It is far better than the resident evil remakes or village. It could have been longer, but leaving me wanting more is never a bad thing. I far prefer that to a game that overstays its welcome. I say anyone who likes survival horror owes it to themselves to play it. Do not believe what you hear.… Expand
  31. Lar02s91
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Thoroughly enjoyed this game. It’s not as good as Dead Space and the combat can be a little odd (especially with multiple enemies), but overall it’s good. Story is interesting and the graphics and details are superb. Really hope this one does enough sales to give us a sequel. We rarely get games like this anymore and they are nice to have.
  32. Jaykbcc
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love it as my 1st spsce survival horror can't wait fir dead space remake it's a 9 for me but I gave it a 10 for the **** review bombs the nechs are great I dig the story shame no 180 turn but in the sequel should be better love the game alien isolation vibes with death stranding suite… Expand
  33. Manson_fan25
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    While visually it’s excellent. Good audio. Story is present. My biggest fault would be the clunky combat, the severity of certain encounters that make a game go from tense to pure frustration. I cannot finish the game it’s too frustrating and i’m nearly to the end. Very sad but I think I’ll be giving this one up.
  34. ArcadianGenesis
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    Unconventional but highly enjoyable. I couldn't put the game down for hours at a time. The main problems I had were switching weapons during boss fights and enemies attacking me from behind when I couldn't see them, but it wasn't enough to deter me. I actually like how the combat is very strategic, almost turn-based, while also testing your reflexes at times.
  35. Robert88
    Dec 23, 2022
    8
    What can I say about Callisto let’s start with the graphics and audio . Which is absolutely amazing Very few video games do as good as this . As far as controls go I had to tweak the sensitivity for the aim and look speed since the enemies are way too quick for your character to keep up with by the time I turn around I was already dead. The combat is very straightforward and to the point,What can I say about Callisto let’s start with the graphics and audio . Which is absolutely amazing Very few video games do as good as this . As far as controls go I had to tweak the sensitivity for the aim and look speed since the enemies are way too quick for your character to keep up with by the time I turn around I was already dead. The combat is very straightforward and to the point, dodge and attack with some other elements to kill the enemies .. story is a bit jumbled but you get hints of little clues of what is going on as you find audio tapes and other clues later in game . Overall some tight areas which make keeping track of monsters behind you hard .. things attacking more than once make it hard to continue to dodge .( I am playing on the hardest difficulty by the way) so it takes a lot to kill things.. healing does take a bit of time with lengthy animation of him kneeling down which I don’t understand why would you need to kneel down to inject your neck .? But ok .. the tightness of gameplay in cramped areas has its downside making it extremely difficult to keep up with more than one enemy . Again that can be due to difficulty Which is fine and realistic in’s a sense .

    I feel at times callisto tries hard to be scary with jump scares and other things which audio to me gives off I feel I expect a lot and predict what is gonna happen at times , though even still very beautiful and audio absolutely amazing! At times Lip sync in certain cases don’t line up and turns out worse than those dubbed 1970/80s kung fu movies Even with all these gripes which are fixable and have been improved slightly it is still a decent straightforward action game with amazing visuals . I would recommend it    … Expand
  36. ClarkAnderson
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    I love this game. I couldn’t believe some of the mixed reviews it was getting. In all fairness I waited two weeks to buy it, so there was like a 19GB patch that I had to download that I’m assuming cleared up a lot of the issues that people were initially complaining about. But the game looks and plays amazing. I like that Striking Distance tried something different with the melee combatI love this game. I couldn’t believe some of the mixed reviews it was getting. In all fairness I waited two weeks to buy it, so there was like a 19GB patch that I had to download that I’m assuming cleared up a lot of the issues that people were initially complaining about. But the game looks and plays amazing. I like that Striking Distance tried something different with the melee combat focus and dodge mechanic. The only reason I didn’t give it a 10/10 was because I didn’t feel it was long enough. I’m praying they release more story content on the DLC and eventually a sequel, because this is one of the best games I’ve played in years. Can’t wait for February for NG+ to come out as well. That alone will really improve and already mint game.… Expand
  37. svensenk86
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    so if I would have rated this game in the first 4-5hrs of playing it would have been a 5, all 5 points would have come from graphic, sound and atmosphere....I couldn`t get used to the gameplay!!! While this changed then after some time! once you get used to the gameplay this game is awesome! It never took me that long to get used to a gameplay, never! this dodging mechanic was really weirdso if I would have rated this game in the first 4-5hrs of playing it would have been a 5, all 5 points would have come from graphic, sound and atmosphere....I couldn`t get used to the gameplay!!! While this changed then after some time! once you get used to the gameplay this game is awesome! It never took me that long to get used to a gameplay, never! this dodging mechanic was really weird but once you figured it out, there you go! start with the obvious points, graphic, atmosphere, sound...more than awesome! really good looking, really well designed and the sounds which are come from every corner are creepy, interesting and well placed music. The dialogs are ok, but some translation issues appear in my language, next run I try in original. this game is really good as soon as you know how to play it! I line up here with the good test results and after NG+ patch I will be back for a second round of playing! but yeah, before you might give up because of gameplay, give it some time and you will actually like it once learned!… Expand
  38. HorrorFan78
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    I had an absolute blast playing this game! The combat system can be a little quirky, but it is fun once you get the hang of it. The save system can put you in a tough spot if you make it to a boss with low health. If you die, you respawn with the same amount of health and you either have to beat it with low health or reload a checkpoint that is further back and lose a bit of progress.I had an absolute blast playing this game! The combat system can be a little quirky, but it is fun once you get the hang of it. The save system can put you in a tough spot if you make it to a boss with low health. If you die, you respawn with the same amount of health and you either have to beat it with low health or reload a checkpoint that is further back and lose a bit of progress. Also, the cutscenes are unskippable. I loved the atmosphere and the graphics were amazing on the PS5. The music really sets the tone and can be downright disturbing. The death animations were gory and fantastic. I really hope that the game does well enough to get a sequel, as there is a lot of potential for this franchise.… Expand
  39. foxn89
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    i dont really understand the negative comments except maybe those about pc performance but the game itself is really enjoyable and fresh, graphics are amazing , sound, atmosphere is very good. Its unbeliveable these days ppl form their opinions based on some other ppl opinions they dont even try to have an own one. Try the game , play it and decide it , its worth it.
  40. Pigaczu
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is average at best. You can see that they were in a hurry to release it. The design of the environment itself is interesting, the soundtrack is great, but it all comes down to the image of a beautiful environment which is.... empty. The combat is unsatisfying, you don't feel the upgrades you unlock during the game at all. Using the gravity gauntlet is totally unintuitive, I fight two enemies at once, and the gauntlet targets a box from the corner of the room instead of the enemy.

    The game is full of bugs that spoil the immersion. In one stage we fight enemies who are blind, reacting only to sound. You can murder a nearby enemy with a knife, you can trample him, you can throw an explosive cylinder in the corner of the room - other enemies won't pay attention to anything. They only react to shooting and walking.

    The Polish translation in the game is one of the worst I've ever seen, it sounds like the person translating doesn't know what the game is about at all, there's also a mass of untranslated texts or those that were translated shamefully badly. In the English version they said "It's busted" (the elevator), in polish they've translated it as "They busted us".

    The dodging and blocking mechanics themselves are tragic, as we fight one opponent it is acceptable. But when fighting several opponents - you don't know what's going on.

    The controls are tragic, selecting weapons/healing/energy replenishment requires a hell of a lot of clicking.

    Information about the world we collect is very perfunctory, a few sentences at most. We have to play the audiobooks ourselves in the menu, why don't they automatically turn on when we pick up like in dead space? I don't want to go into that menu, click, search, just to hear 3-4 sentences.

    On Playstation5 I had 4 situations when the game turned off by itself. Numerous FPS drops. The whole game took me only 8 hours.

    Disappointing, is how I would sum it up.    … Expand
  41. Bandyk94
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    It's a solid Game. The first hours it is really good, the second half of the game get a little repetitive and it seems they ran out of ideas. Also they used the same mini boss (to this point, not completely finished the game yet). Sadly no puzzles. Story is alright. Graphics are really top notch. Runs great on PS5. Not a Dead Space Killer like we all hoped but still a solid horror experience.
  42. bluul
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I needed a game like this.
    Innovates in gameplay, brings an incredible atmosphere.
    Impeccable graphics. Great work guys.
  43. Fearful_Tuna
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Callisto has been review bombed by petty entitled Xboxers and PC players. Xboxers expect a brand new game to be 15 dollars, otherwise they hate it. I played this game, and as a die hard Dead Space fan I absolutely loved it. Literally every single complaint about the actual game, was completely unwarranted. I played it on my PS5 and I had 1 bug the entire game.
  44. Alex5482671
    Dec 11, 2022
    10
    Хорошая игра. Отличная атмосфера. Хотелось бы масштабы побольше и возможность апгрейда доспехов. С возможностью кастомизации. Но это будем ждать в следующей части.
  45. joshuajdavis95
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This game was amazing from start to finish. I platinumed the game and have nothing but good praise for it. The graphics are amazing, probably the best looking game on next gen consoles. I found nothing wrong with the combat as when you use all of the things the game offers you and explore optional areas, you are greatly rewarded. I’m looking for to the DLC as I also bought the collectorsThis game was amazing from start to finish. I platinumed the game and have nothing but good praise for it. The graphics are amazing, probably the best looking game on next gen consoles. I found nothing wrong with the combat as when you use all of the things the game offers you and explore optional areas, you are greatly rewarded. I’m looking for to the DLC as I also bought the collectors edition. Glenn, you and the team knocked it out the park with this one. Don’t pay attention to the negativity and keep moving forward.… Expand
  46. DocHell007
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Loved this game. The atmosphere is fantastic thanks to the excellent graphics and sound design, the combat is great once you get to used to the hand-to-hand stuff and get some weapons and ammo. I also liked the story and wanted to know what is coming next the whole way. Maybe they could have put in some more bosses, but that is my only problem with it. Overall, I had a great time andLoved this game. The atmosphere is fantastic thanks to the excellent graphics and sound design, the combat is great once you get to used to the hand-to-hand stuff and get some weapons and ammo. I also liked the story and wanted to know what is coming next the whole way. Maybe they could have put in some more bosses, but that is my only problem with it. Overall, I had a great time and already finished my second playthrough. Looking forward to the story DLC!… Expand
  47. swarmzi
    Dec 22, 2022
    9
    Pretty much what I expected from this type of game, very fun to play with some of the more impressive visuals and sound design experiences in gaming. Could be a little longer (7/8 hour campaign) and have less linearity. Hope it comes in future installement.
  48. Blackbird01
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    I liked almost everything about the game. Music, SOUNDS!
    Amazing graphics! Yes, some questionable decisions were made about checkpoint system and strange dodge behaviour in some places. BUT Overall gameplay process and pacing fell damn good. I feel big love from developers. Also, the plot is simple yet engaging.
    I would recommend it to everyone who loves horrors! I pre ordered deluxe    I liked almost everything about the game. Music, SOUNDS!
    Amazing graphics! Yes, some questionable decisions were made about checkpoint system and strange dodge behaviour in some places. BUT Overall gameplay process and pacing fell damn good. I feel big love from developers. Also, the plot is simple yet engaging.

    I would recommend it to everyone who loves horrors! I pre ordered deluxe edition on ps5 and will be waiting for the dlc. And yes, if a sequel will happen, I will preorder it as well.    … Expand
  49. Bkeenan
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    Don't know why the game is getting such hate. It's visually stunning, atmosphere is great and combat is fine (albiet a little repetitive). Not the most amazing game I've ever played but I didn't expect it to be. It's just a good old fashioned survival horror. Well worth a play.
  50. stevanthecruel
    Dec 3, 2022
    6
    man i just beat the game and glad that is ended..im rolling my eyes all the way throu at the end..man i just so dissapointed with this game,i thout that would be something special..boss fight awful,combat mediocre,half game you crawling and shiming throu tight space
  51. IlyaPi
    Dec 4, 2022
    3
    The Refund Protocol

    Spend 3 hours and share with you what I think about this game. Cons: * Rigged story! Why are we flying there? Why do I need to go to this location? You are always in an I-go-somewhere-to-do-somewhat state of mind! No big picture! No motivation! Everything is so weak compared to Alien Isolation! * Performance is terrible on PS4. I turned off all effects, which    The Refund Protocol

    Spend 3 hours and share with you what I think about this game.
    Cons:
    * Rigged story! Why are we flying there? Why do I need to go to this location? You are always in an I-go-somewhere-to-do-somewhat state of mind! No big picture! No motivation! Everything is so weak compared to Alien Isolation!
    * Performance is terrible on PS4. I turned off all effects, which still give you substantial frame drops, especially in cutscenes where the frame rate is 15 fps. And loadings after your deaths. They are long! A minute or so! Fight 20 sec and wait for 60 sec to die again) I understand that PS5 performance is much better, but you could cut the price or not release such a game for the older generation. I feel tricked by Sony for paying full price for this!
    Pros:
    * Fight has exciting mechanics.
    * Screamers are still there if you a fan

    Conclusion: I will refund this game.    … Expand
  52. mike24paul
    Dec 5, 2022
    5
    Very weak story. Extremely simple and repetitive combat. Very clunky control. A very empty world with almost nothing to find or collect.
  53. RevolverF0X
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Callisto Protocol fails in every respect except graphics. The unconventional melee the game is centered around is poorly thought out and disorienting. when fighting multiples the auto lock-on is sure to kill you. later on guns and ammo become more common but even as a shooter its bested by its older peers.
    Level design is the bottom of the barrel. linear paths with minimal interction with    Callisto Protocol fails in every respect except graphics. The unconventional melee the game is centered around is poorly thought out and disorienting. when fighting multiples the auto lock-on is sure to kill you. later on guns and ammo become more common but even as a shooter its bested by its older peers.
    Level design is the bottom of the barrel. linear paths with minimal interction with the environment. small optional side paths exist but but add little to the level design. when traveling make sure to go the optional way first. because the games are full of points of no return. Most of these arent predictable either, such as doors locking behind immediatly for no reason. to top it off youll be slowly crawling and side walking even more GOW ragnarok.
    On a related note, inventory and saving is busted. you have a limited inventory but no way to store items. The items you cant pick up will surely be lost on account off the invisible points of no return. saving makes item managment unbearable. a game may save before you pick up optional path items, then dying sends you back to before, not only before the battle, but before you tediously picked up items on a side path. This cant be ignored becuase selling items is key to upgrading. This is why dead space had SAVE STATIONS. I could go on and on about every detail that was done correctly 20 years ago in other games but I wont. Callisto Protocol misses every detail that makes a Horror or Action game work, and worst of all its NOT scary.    … Expand
  54. Parlitooo
    Dec 7, 2022
    0
    hype was huge... but game combat mechanics is nonsense.... waste of potential 2022
  55. Jezmex
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Well written game with beautiful graphics, sound matches the games atmosphere, has some of the best voice acting and hard to put down once you start, hope to see additional side stories as DLC.
  56. Nujanai
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    Callisto Protocol has been one of my favorite games of the year.
    Stories in this genre can be a bit forgettable, but Callisto Protocol kept me hooked from start to finish.
    Weapons and upgrades are slow to start, but thankfully develop into a unique experience that makes an impact on how you approach enemy encounters.. Graphics are typically not top priority for me, but holy ****    Callisto Protocol has been one of my favorite games of the year.
    Stories in this genre can be a bit forgettable, but Callisto Protocol kept me hooked from start to finish.

    Weapons and upgrades are slow to start, but thankfully develop into a unique experience that makes an impact on how you approach enemy encounters..

    Graphics are typically not top priority for me, but holy **** they are incredible. Playing on the PS5 I did not experience any of the performance issues the PC guys have reported.

    Overall, really enjoyed the game. One of my favorite games of the year.    … Expand
  57. Reisz216
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    Tune out the negative reviews for this game and play it untainted from that noise pollution. As a die hard survival horror gamer from way back in the beginning in the early 90’s. Let me tell you give this game a chance. I was pleasantly surprised with it. The visuals and sound is top notch polish on a PS5. The combat takes time to master. Once you do it is very satisfying! Gun play isTune out the negative reviews for this game and play it untainted from that noise pollution. As a die hard survival horror gamer from way back in the beginning in the early 90’s. Let me tell you give this game a chance. I was pleasantly surprised with it. The visuals and sound is top notch polish on a PS5. The combat takes time to master. Once you do it is very satisfying! Gun play is satisfying as well. No it’s not a groundbreaking story but it is a good ole fashioned one for survival horror. It did bring me back to those Dead space feeling’s. My only gripe is the boss battles are very hard and repetitive but hey most bosses in most old school survival horror are. If you’re a fan of the genre pick it up. Solid 8/10!… Expand
  58. NauticalTank042
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    Its crazy how divisive this game has been and I honestly think it comes down to two distinct things. Number 1 being, this is NOT Dead Space, it may have the same look an atmosphere but it plays a bit different leading me to point #2. The combat is challenging and the first 30 minutes is very difficult. The games initial combat tutorial happens quiet quickly during a "cutscene' which canIts crazy how divisive this game has been and I honestly think it comes down to two distinct things. Number 1 being, this is NOT Dead Space, it may have the same look an atmosphere but it plays a bit different leading me to point #2. The combat is challenging and the first 30 minutes is very difficult. The games initial combat tutorial happens quiet quickly during a "cutscene' which can leave many players unsure if their inputs were accurate. I had my initial concerns about the game but after the first few engagements I found the rhythm to the game and I fell in love.

    So let me break this down into a simple pro's and con's list .

    Pros
    - Atmosphere - The game is dripping with the Sci-Fi horror many of us came to love during the Dead Space era and oh boy is it here and its been dialed up a lot
    - Combat - The combat in Callisto Protocol is very unique in that instead of a straight shooter like Dead Space or a Brawler style combat like the Arkham games, Callisto strikes an interesting middle ground that has the player manage their resources mid combat. One on One engagements can easily be handled with simple dodge and attack patterns but when it comes to multi enemy engagements it becomes almost a puzzle that you are free to solve however you wish which goes like this: 3 enemies approaching, shoot the furthers one in the leg to stumble him, pull the closest one in and take him down quickly, look for the third threat, eliminate the staggered and then proceed with number 3. Its a very satisfying loop.
    Sound Design - Just like its DNA was started in Dead Space it holds the same sound from that game, moments of eerie tension cut by distant screams or rumbles in the vents, weapons and impacts pack a depth to them that is sure to rumble most speakers, combine this with excellent voice acting and good use of the PS5's controller speaker and its a masterclass in how to keep people on their toes.
    Visuals - Just look at it, she's perfect

    Cons.)

    Exploration - All though there are branching paths much like being on the Ishimura in Dead Space most them end in a loop that sets you back to the main path which will have netted you some loot along the way, unfortunately most of the areas of Black Rock Prison look very similar to each other and there are plenty of corners and rooms devoid of any looting opportunities which is seems like a very large hole in the design.
    Movement - As much as I like combat the movement in this game can be a massive hinderance to its enjoyment at times, the lack of a quick turn mechanic much like the resident evil games have had for over a decade now this game has no such thing which can lead to frustrating moments where you have just taken care of an enemy in front of you only to be killed by something you physically cannot turn fast enough to attack.

    Honestly I'd like to give this game a higher score but I can see the games faults, had they put a little more thought into a few core mechanics it easily could have been a 9 or even possibly a 10. You may have noticed I've left the story out of my score as I have a feeling some will really enjoy it, others may not, it keeps you in the dark for a large majority of the game which can be a good thing, mystery and suspense are wonderful at times, but this time a little exposition could have gone a long way.    … Expand
  59. MRM1
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I don't normally post reviews but the witch hunt for this game is unbelievable its honestly my best game of 2022 it's mind boggling the reviews it's been getting!!!
    Could it of done with some more time in the oven? probably yes! but it's such a great new franchise I really hope we get a sequel. Thanks to Glen and the team at striking distance it's like they made this game for me.
    Graphics    I don't normally post reviews but the witch hunt for this game is unbelievable its honestly my best game of 2022 it's mind boggling the reviews it's been getting!!!
    Could it of done with some more time in the oven? probably yes! but it's such a great new franchise I really hope we get a sequel. Thanks to Glen and the team at striking distance it's like they made this game for me.
    Graphics 9
    Audio 10
    Gameplay 8

    If you like Sci fi horror buy it!

    If you like survival horror and Sci fi look no further.    … Expand
  60. Toucan411
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    The Callisto Protocol on PS5. I am going to start off and say wow. This game is such a blast and I am so sad I already completed it. Before getting into it, I completed the game on Maximum Security and it took me roughly 10 hours.

    Pros: The graphics: this game and its environment was beautiful. I loved observing everything around me as I walked around. The scares: Although there    The Callisto Protocol on PS5. I am going to start off and say wow. This game is such a blast and I am so sad I already completed it. Before getting into it, I completed the game on Maximum Security and it took me roughly 10 hours.

    Pros:
    The graphics: this game and its environment was beautiful. I loved observing everything around me as I walked around.

    The scares: Although there aren't a large amount of jump scares that will actually get you, the ones that do are the most unexpected. The way the environment is set up and how tension is built is just such a great way to make you feel uneasy.

    The Sound: The sound design was some of the best I have heard in a long time for video games. Hearing your enemies bones break when you hit them, how the guns sounds, how your enemies sound in general, and the ambience was impeccible.

    The Characters: I liked the characters, for some reason I started to get attatched to them without knowing them very well and I felt for my own character when things weren't going his way.
    The Combat: I absolutely loved the combat. Did it get repetitive? Yes. It was extremely satisfying though, I only wish they made the dodge mechanic an actual button. I loved bashing things, shooting them, and stomping their dead corpses. I just think it takes time to master and I loved it.

    The Cons:

    The Story: The story is on the middle ground for me. I didn't totally hate it, but it also didn't have anything we've never seen in other survival horror games. (Suggestion: Really try to listen to all the audio logs, they add a lot to the immersion.)

    The Checkpoint system: There are auto saves in a lot of spots and there are also manual saves. Manual saves are useless because they just take you back to the autosaved checkpoint 90% of the time. If you upgrade something, manual save, and then go to that save, you have to re-upgrade your gear. It was very odd.

    The DLC block: Well, this has nothing to do with "death animation paywall", but I really really wanted to start a new game plus, but it is unfortunately coming with a free update that won't be coming out for a little while. Now that I have beat the game, there is nothing else to do until DLC drops and its kinda dissapointing.

    Overall:

    I enjoyed my time here with The Callisto Protocol. I could not give it a 10 due to the cons I listed, but with how many positives I had for this game, I had to give respect where respect is due. I loved it and I wanna play more and more of it. You really just need to sit in the dark, put on some headphones, and enjoy the wonderful, yet punishing, game that is The Callisto Protocol.

    Next review is: The Callisto Protocol Story DLC.    … Expand
  61. hun2er
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    its good, game deserves a green user score at least. Schofield did it again!
  62. Chromaticaa
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    I had hopes for this game but it was a disappointing experience. I do not recommend this game at full price.
  63. 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
  64. sajdi-san
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    Very solid horror game.
    Great atmosphere.
    Fantastic sound effects.
    Just play on Headphones.
  65. Yourmumsbills
    Dec 4, 2022
    2
    Add this game to the looong list or major disappointments from the past few years. The devs spent so much time making pretty graphics that they forgot to make a game. The environments, textures, facial animations etc all look incredible. But the story is almost non existent, the characters are few and dull, the combat is janky and not particularly fun and the beautiful scenery is justAdd this game to the looong list or major disappointments from the past few years. The devs spent so much time making pretty graphics that they forgot to make a game. The environments, textures, facial animations etc all look incredible. But the story is almost non existent, the characters are few and dull, the combat is janky and not particularly fun and the beautiful scenery is just that...scenery. there's nothing much to explore past the very linear path through the game, which results in a short experience with little to no replayability.… Expand
  66. musstang62
    Dec 3, 2022
    6
    Huge dead space fan, and I really wanted to love this, but so many aspects of the game seem like they were designed to be as intentionally obnoxious as possible
  67. Watauva13
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    The sound design, graphics and the atmosphere throughout the entire game are amazing. The story is interesting enough to keep you engaged and the combat although weird to get use to, isn’t all that bad after some time. Weirdly enough I started to appreciate the clunky and slow animations of the combat because it added to the intensity of some enemy encounters. I think that with a sequelThe sound design, graphics and the atmosphere throughout the entire game are amazing. The story is interesting enough to keep you engaged and the combat although weird to get use to, isn’t all that bad after some time. Weirdly enough I started to appreciate the clunky and slow animations of the combat because it added to the intensity of some enemy encounters. I think that with a sequel Striking Distance Studios can fix some things and make this franchise something excellent.… Expand
  68. spartacus215
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I love this game. People crying bc they suck at melee combat while not realizing that you’re supposed to utilize your environment and be strategic in combat. TCP has Massive potential for being a new IP. I just beat it after 15hrs on my Series X and it’s my GOTY pick! Amazing graphics. Atmosphere and Ambiance are unsettling AF. Sound and Lighting are superb! Solid combat mechanics once youI love this game. People crying bc they suck at melee combat while not realizing that you’re supposed to utilize your environment and be strategic in combat. TCP has Massive potential for being a new IP. I just beat it after 15hrs on my Series X and it’s my GOTY pick! Amazing graphics. Atmosphere and Ambiance are unsettling AF. Sound and Lighting are superb! Solid combat mechanics once you master it. Decent story that sets up the core foundation. Cool weapons; especially the 3D printing aspect. I’d be ecstatic to see a more city setting in the sequel; similar to Dead Space 2, but with your own spin bc the prison setting was flawless! I’ll preface that the things I’d fix for the sequel though are more enemy variety. Different bosses. A few more melee weapons & a faster health injector. Incredible debut title. I can overlook the gripes and see the potential and know that I thoroughly enjoyed this game! Nobody who truly loves the Dead Space franchise can hate this game IMHO.… Expand
  69. Puike
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Loved every minute of it - not without its flaws, but it brought nostalgia in it classic approach to game design.
  70. dmeade613
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    This is great it reminds me of Spatterhouse for the TG 16 back in the day for some reason but I loved it can’t wait for the story DLC don’t trust the review scores all the time I’m playing on PS5 though
  71. Raspytin
    Dec 3, 2022
    8
    Incredible horror scene in the game, cool locations игра высшего уровня качества
  72. Dre252525
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Amazing sound, awesome game play. True survival horror for those who can stand it.
  73. Clapp
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I thought this game was great at parts, some parts need work. I had more positives than negatives, hoping there is a sequel to tighten some aspects.
  74. Lyncheyy
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    One of the best looking games on PS5 ran perfectly great atmosphere and combat loved it
  75. Geheim
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    O jogo é um excelente game com uma atmosfera macabra e lindos gráficos dignos de nova geração.
  76. GamingNinja
    Dec 4, 2022
    7
    it's decent but 70 euro's for a game i beat in 7 and a half hours is unacceptable..
    buy the complete edition for around 40 euros and you got a good deal
  77. Senorbozz
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Very middle of the road (if the 5 didn't suggest that) game. It feels like a tech demo. It has some solid foundations but everything feels lacking. There are very few enemy types so once you learn the pattern to fight them, everything is easy.
    The game is VERY linear, which can be fine but any exploration isn't rewarding. You typically get a box of random items, which can roll poorly    Very middle of the road (if the 5 didn't suggest that) game. It feels like a tech demo. It has some solid foundations but everything feels lacking. There are very few enemy types so once you learn the pattern to fight them, everything is easy.
    The game is VERY linear, which can be fine but any exploration isn't rewarding. You typically get a box of random items, which can roll poorly and net you a tiny amount of credits.    … Expand
  78. ofenderz0
    Dec 4, 2022
    4
    Yeah, I hate this game. Which sucks, because I love Dead Space and the people who made that made this game. First off is the combat. The gunplay itself is fine and the GRP is cool feature, but the melee combat in this game is absolutely clunky. Even if you are trying to run away from an enemy, if they attack you, you get locked into the melee animation and usually get hit. It’sYeah, I hate this game. Which sucks, because I love Dead Space and the people who made that made this game. First off is the combat. The gunplay itself is fine and the GRP is cool feature, but the melee combat in this game is absolutely clunky. Even if you are trying to run away from an enemy, if they attack you, you get locked into the melee animation and usually get hit. It’s frustrating, not to mention completely repetitive considering there isn’t a lot of enemy variety. The level design is boring as well. It’s completely linear which isn’t a totally bad thing, but besides some hazards they never do anything interesting with it. It doesn’t help that half the time you squeeze through corridors, crawling through vents, or climbing ladders. I will say though that the graphics and presentation are really great. The attention to is absolutely insane. I also love the atmosphere and vibe of the game. It does indeed remind me of Dead Space. The death animations are also really gory to the point where Japan had to ban the game from their country. That’s how you know it’s crazy violent. Now honestly this game would’ve been a 5/10, but what pisses me off the most is that the devs have the gall to leave the game on a cliffhanger for future DLC. You barely deserve the $70 and now you want extra $$$ to finish the story. Oh hell no. It’s not even that good of a story. It’s insanely predictable.… Expand
  79. Djav1982
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    This game is awesome! Great graphics and gameplay and really keeps you on edge. Recommend playing in the dark with headphones makes it even creepier as has great sound design ,highly recommend if you love good sci fi and horrorandhorror
  80. Cmoore_Kickz
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    If you're into horror games, then this is the game for you. Too many people are trying to compare it to Dead Space, therfore giving the game bad reviews. Yes, the game has some flaws but nothing that's worthy of the hate it's receiving. The visuals are amazing and although it's not scary, it definitely keeps you on your toes from beginning till end. Combat does take awhile to get used toIf you're into horror games, then this is the game for you. Too many people are trying to compare it to Dead Space, therfore giving the game bad reviews. Yes, the game has some flaws but nothing that's worthy of the hate it's receiving. The visuals are amazing and although it's not scary, it definitely keeps you on your toes from beginning till end. Combat does take awhile to get used to but once you do, pulling off brutal kills feels rewarding.… Expand
  81. Gazfromspace
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    A must play for deadspace fans , I love this game and I recommend it , I hope they make a sequel
  82. Jakesz
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A beautifully horrific game that deserves to be played by the masses! Love it!
  83. Armexjudgex
    Dec 12, 2022
    9
    Amazing game!
    I really don’t understand why there are some too negative comments. Yes the game is not 100% perfect but it has lots of great features including new dodging system and melee attacks combined with shootings. The environment, graphics, sound and the story are amazing. The only bad thing is that the game is very linear and you can not comeback and roam in unexplored areas.
  84. Unicorn37
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I'm surprised by the low ratings. It's an outstanding game! The prettiest for the new generation!
  85. RodrigoRD
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gráficos incríveis jogabilidade viciante Jogando no ps5 a compatibilidade com o dualsense e incrível.… Expand
  86. Gustavoli
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Jnha muito tempo que eu não gostava tanto de um jogo com gostei desse , simplesmente perfeito espero as dlcs agora .
  87. Equiinox
    Dec 6, 2022
    7
    I've now completed the game, and while it does quite a few things right, it also does a lot wrong.
    firstly, graphically - very good, it's a lovely looking game with some great atmosphere, they definitely nailed it here, the sound design is also very good and playing with the 3D headphones definitely improved my experience with the game.
    the gameplay itself is very hit or miss, while    I've now completed the game, and while it does quite a few things right, it also does a lot wrong.
    firstly, graphically - very good, it's a lovely looking game with some great atmosphere, they definitely nailed it here, the sound design is also very good and playing with the 3D headphones definitely improved my experience with the game.

    the gameplay itself is very hit or miss, while the shooting plays well and I have no gripes, the hand to hand is very clunky and I find myself trying to shoot but he just hits instead when I'm pressing the trigger. they would have been better off mapping these controls differently to avoid these issues as that would have solved my gripes here.

    story, it's just treading same ground as other games, nothing noteworthy and after completing it doesn't make me want to replay - I'll most likely forget the game - however... it does have some huge potential, so if they can really get a good writer on board, I genuinely think they have a great IP here.

    Overall, it's a mixed bag - I love the little details in the game like the upgrade system and the world building, but the story and gameplay ruins it for me.

    enjoyable play for sure, but It's not worth a full retail price.    … Expand
  88. onemorelevel_1
    Dec 7, 2022
    7
    Ihad a good time with the game, but the only downfall was the horribly designed boss fights and slow controls. I know they tried to make the game feel more horror that way, but I think they went too far with that idea.
  89. Xendramir
    Dec 3, 2022
    4
    This is like one of those games ... I had some hope, but even these are gone now.
    Pros:
    - Atmo - Graphics Cons: - Fighting-system - ventilation shaft crouching for like 20% of the game - meaningless story This game wants to be spooky. It isn't really. This game wants to have nice fights. It hasn't. This game wants to be like Dead Space ... I didn't even like Dead Space that    This is like one of those games ... I had some hope, but even these are gone now.
    Pros:
    - Atmo
    - Graphics
    Cons:
    - Fighting-system
    - ventilation shaft crouching for like 20% of the game
    - meaningless story

    This game wants to be spooky. It isn't really. This game wants to have nice fights. It hasn't.
    This game wants to be like Dead Space ... I didn't even like Dead Space that much.
    It just feel cheap. Like a game that had a lot of good chances and ideas, but there is not really much adding together.

    Disappointing.    … Expand
  90. Ali1987
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Thank's Glen Schofield for this gem.

    Amazing game with phenomenal graphics and outstanding sound that put some AAA games to shame.Melee kombat and animation has never been so good in any game. The game has a lot of potential in future and sequel.New game plus and hardcore mode is coming in February for free.Then there is a story dlc and some kind of horde mode and new skins. I want more    Thank's Glen Schofield for this gem.

    Amazing game with phenomenal graphics and outstanding sound that put some AAA games to shame.Melee kombat and animation has never been so good in any game.

    The game has a lot of potential in future and sequel.New game plus and hardcore mode is coming in February for free.Then there is a story dlc and some kind of horde mode and new skins.

    I want more stuff and sequel.Keep up the good work Striking Distance Studio.    … Expand
  91. BrandonMarcos
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Absolutely intense experience from start to finish further bolstered by a weighty combat system, gorgeous graphics, and astounding sound design. A must play for any fan of horror.
  92. Messi101
    Dec 3, 2022
    6
    First half of the game is a 3/10; 2nd half of the game is 7/10. I've never written a review on here.... here it goes. (Warning this is long with very small spoilers)

    Story: The game gives you a 1/4 teaspoon of story every chapter and does not keep you interested. The last chapter throws what seems like the whole plot at you, but since it was so poorly developed leading up to the    First half of the game is a 3/10; 2nd half of the game is 7/10. I've never written a review on here.... here it goes. (Warning this is long with very small spoilers)

    Story: The game gives you a 1/4 teaspoon of story every chapter and does not keep you interested. The last chapter throws what seems like the whole plot at you, but since it was so poorly developed leading up to the last chapter, it does not leave me wanting more, just insulted. There are things about the plot that make 0 sense (if you pay attention to the story, you will understand why they do not make sense). There are pick ups to learn more about the various named albeit near irrelevant characters; half of which the audio recordings do not play anything (I assumed bugged?). The other half are filled with useless information. Not much to write about the story. I forgot about it, your protag keeps asking throughout: "What's going on" or "what happened" and it does not get answered until the last 15 minutes of the game.

    Combat: Terrible if you are fighting more than 1 enemy. When fighting more than one, you cannot see your health bar nor your battery bar well. If you aim down the sights to catch a zoomed glimpse of your bars, 9 times out of ten you will miss your dodge and get hit. In order to "shoot the tentacles" when multiple enemies are around, you have to take a gamble: Risk getting hit by aiming at an enemy, or... Also, there really isn't an option to run away from an enemy once they find you. Turning your back will most likely get you stun/animation locked. The weapons are meh... This is a futuristic game with space ships and established colonies on a moon.... Why am I still using present day style guns... There are two guns that practically match each other, and 2 others match each other as well; no gun was unique.

    Audio: The audio was a mixed bag for me. While yes, the environment sounds were done well, its the lack of uniqueness from the enemies what was troublesome. It was kinda difficult to figure out what was lurking based on the sounds as they all pretty much sound similar.

    Graphics: The overall look of the game is very well done, though they do come with their issues. It seems the devs sacrificed a more interactive environment and chose a static scene. Example: Dead Space, you walk into various chairs or IV stands and they move out of your way. In this game, you get caught in their collision. Nothing moves when you make impact with it except for random small box containers. This is particularly frustrating and limits your sense of being in the moment especially during combat.

    Gameplay: The gameplay is very linear and straightforward with no brain power really required. Your only puzzles are the occasional "fetch a keycard" or "fetch a gate fuse". 0 other puzzles. This is really disappointing especially with one of the items you pick up that is only used for combat; it had great potential for puzzles. The inventory management is abysmal and the worst feature of this game. You have to wait until you are half way done with the game to expand your inventory, and then the game throws everything at you to fill it to help you upgrade your gear. The sense of progression is terrible during the first half without this inventory upgrade. Also... NO STORAGE aside from your inventory. Forced animations by going too close to crevices is really frustrating especially when they are packed together in small areas with enemies around.

    Overall: The first half of the game... starts off extremely overwhelming and over-the-top with random fire, subverting your expectations that this is a melee game, and a know-it-all NPC telling you exactly what to do non-stop. As you progress, expect every single room to constantly throw 3+ enemies at you. There is no build up to the horror roots this game was inspired by; you will be burnt out because of the consistent forced repetitive combat. "Oh you cleared this room out already for a 2nd time, well the third time will have even more!". Do not expect story to keep you engaged as it is mostly missing. I was very relieved the game was over when it was; I was so exhausted from the non-stop combat. 8-10 hour length.    … Expand
  93. Neko_baka
    Dec 3, 2022
    7
    The game is actually 7.8 for me. But I suggest you to hear me out.
    If you liked dead space for environmental storytelling, it’s almost non present here. If you liked dead space for psychological moments it’s almost non present here either, it appears awkwardly in the middle of the game, then disappears till the very ending. Don’t recommend highest difficulty, medium is perfect. It’s fun to    The game is actually 7.8 for me. But I suggest you to hear me out.
    If you liked dead space for environmental storytelling, it’s almost non present here. If you liked dead space for psychological moments it’s almost non present here either, it appears awkwardly in the middle of the game, then disappears till the very ending. Don’t recommend highest difficulty, medium is perfect. It’s fun to play, great to watch and a pleasure to listen to, yet it still feels like a shiny but hollow dead space clone. I suggest you wait for sale    … Expand
  94. Jsmusgrave
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Gory without any tension. Repetitive combat that might as well be quick time events. It looks good on ps5.
  95. Zski
    Dec 10, 2022
    7
    Callisto Protocol is an awesome revival of the space horror genre. To start, the game does a great job with the overall presentation. The graphics are exceptional, everything from the character models to the environments all look great. For a game like this, which involves a lot of dark corridors with flashing lights, I really recommend turning off performance mode so you can get the rayCallisto Protocol is an awesome revival of the space horror genre. To start, the game does a great job with the overall presentation. The graphics are exceptional, everything from the character models to the environments all look great. For a game like this, which involves a lot of dark corridors with flashing lights, I really recommend turning off performance mode so you can get the ray tracing effects. The sound design is also another area the game excels in, especially with the ambient noises. The voice acting is good, but can be a bit cheesy at times. I think the sound design is a very great feature of this game as it really adds tension to the slower moments and really adds to the brutality during the action moments, it’s something you have to experience with headphones to get the full effect. This game has the best graphics I’ve ever seen, and the sound design is up there.

    The gameplay was decent, but didn’t feel fully intuitive at times. I believe it felt a bit clunky because the controls felt “heavy”. Just all movement felt like it was in slow motion, but the action animations felt like they were sped up really fast. I also found the combat a little too simplistic for this day and age, but despite this, I was able to enjoy it. The biggest issue with the combat is that it works very well when facing one or two enemies, but toward the end of the game it becomes highly frustrating because the combat was not designed to face that many enemies. So it turns into a pseudo-stealth game. It’s not bad by any means, but hopefully the sequel addresses this. The game was a little more linear than I was expecting. I had to mentally switch my mentality from survival horror to action horror to really begin to appreciate what they were trying to do here. I enjoyed my time with the game. It doesn’t really do anything new, and outside of the presentation it doesn’t really do anything new to the formula, but it did a good job reviving the space horror genre prior to the arrival of the Dead Space remake. It’s not a GOTY contender, it’s not anything you’ll remember and want to revisit years to come, but it’s a fun ride. All in all, it’s a solid new game series, and I think there is huge potential for growth with future games.    … Expand
  96. Arlindi
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed the game.No puzzles, straightforward survival with a brutal combat.Insane looking graphics on ps5 with ray tracing.It looks like it was made on unreal engine 5.Managed to finish the game within 13 hours.This game is for adults not for kids.
  97. sloppyjoe2
    Dec 3, 2022
    5
    Slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, terrible voice acting and dialogue, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawlSlowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, terrible voice acting and dialogue, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, slowly crawl through vent, jumpscare, the end… Expand
  98. qbert1
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love this game. It's beautiful, scary, and engaging. It is a high-quality single-player and story-driven Sci-Fi horror. Such games are a rare species nowadays, and I hope there will be a sequel.
  99. TeddieGamer
    Dec 5, 2022
    8
    It's honestly kinda baffling to me why they focused so much on the melee combat when the shooting is really good when you get to do it

    The game really shines in the latest parts where you have to use your weapons more, dismember them, use the grip to create space and shoot them more, traps, explosive etc The last parts of the game really encourage shooting since you can't really use    It's honestly kinda baffling to me why they focused so much on the melee combat when the shooting is really good when you get to do it

    The game really shines in the latest parts where you have to use your weapons more, dismember them, use the grip to create space and shoot them more, traps, explosive etc

    The last parts of the game really encourage shooting since you can't really use melee due to the insane amount of combat encounters and the amount of enemies swarming you, i really have no idea why they didn't just encourage shooting from the start, the stun baton really should've been a secondary weapon and not a focus, maybe use it for crowd control, unleashing electric discharge if enemies get to close, stunning them, crowd control with a large melee swing etc

    This game really has potential, it's just needs more "game" It's really strange that with a game with solid shooting mechanics they instead let you walk around for upwards of 15 minutes without doing any combat whatsoever

    It's a 8/10 for me, solid but kinda disappointing, i really hope they fix these things for the sequel or dlc or whatever, i see potential in it.    … Expand
  100. Albert12851
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This new sci-fi survival horror is really worth it. The main character Jacob is a very likeable guy, who happens to be in the situation of this whole story.

    Graphics are really 10/10 The combat is a hard, but if you understand well the tutorial and practice a little bit with some enemies and restarting the checkpoint you will really master this for the whole game. Length is decent, not    This new sci-fi survival horror is really worth it. The main character Jacob is a very likeable guy, who happens to be in the situation of this whole story.

    Graphics are really 10/10

    The combat is a hard, but if you understand well the tutorial and practice a little bit with some enemies and restarting the checkpoint you will really master this for the whole game.

    Length is decent, not super short either.

    Looking forward for everything the developers will add in the future.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 85 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 85
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 85
  3. Negative: 7 out of 85
  1. PLAY
    Feb 11, 2023
    40
    Repetitive survival horror that feels like a life sentence, The Callisto Protocol is as bereft of life as the harsh conditions of the moon on which it’s set. [Issue#23, p.70]
  2. MGG Spain
    Jan 26, 2023
    83
    Callisto Protocol makes some mistakes, but in general computing the good wins by far. It is true that it is somewhat angry to see that something with so much potential has not been fully squeezed, but what it offers is already much more than most. We trust that combat system that we have loved and its setting to make the game worthwhile and we would love to see a second installment.
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  3. Games.cz
    Jan 19, 2023
    80
    A visually beautiful sci-fi experience which, surprisingly, doesn’t resort to simply cloning Dead Space. The difficulty and the fear factor both don’t reach the heights I’d expect, however. A shame! It could have been extraordinary.
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