The Callisto Protocol

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1069 Ratings

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  1. Juanbelsan
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Correcto funcionamiento con gráficos alucinantes, falta pulir el sistema de combate y mejorar la experiencia del consumidor.
  2. AftabH
    Aug 30, 2023
    9
    Genuinely surprised how much i enjoyed it, and even the dlc. as I was expecting a Deadspace lite. Though, made with hurried broad strokes, as is the increasing trend in modern game development due to rising consumer expectations, cost of development, and shortened release windows, however, the expertly crafted cinematic visuals and audio, coupled with a thought provoking story that wasGenuinely surprised how much i enjoyed it, and even the dlc. as I was expecting a Deadspace lite. Though, made with hurried broad strokes, as is the increasing trend in modern game development due to rising consumer expectations, cost of development, and shortened release windows, however, the expertly crafted cinematic visuals and audio, coupled with a thought provoking story that was obviously meta of the past 3 years, particularly captivated me. Sure, the gameplay loop and enemy variety weren't as meticulously designed and innovative as DS's (more like a cross between DS and Slaughterhouse), but I found myself more gripped by the story beats, which i believe was the main focus this time around, and the gameplay, though more basic, was still sufficiently "Visceral" and fun, particularly once you've unlocked key upgrades and combos. Very pleased by this game. Only way I could've imagined possibly being disappointed is if i had paid the $70 at launch (which they could've offsetted by providing a season pass), but I was so pleased with my first playthrough, I purchased the season pass (which was on sale), and I thoroughly enjoyed the dlc, too! And, no, w/o giving away any spoilers, I do not think it undoes the story or the ending of the main story. It only adds to it.… Expand
  3. Gosticouilles
    Aug 18, 2023
    8
    When I first saw the reviews of this game I got really confused because it looked awesome. I decided to wait for a sale and finally picked it up. It was an absolute blast. Some of the best gore I have ever seen in a game, a great and captivating story, fantastic visuals and a really spooky ambiance. I don't get the hate this game have been getting. My only con is its length but it did notWhen I first saw the reviews of this game I got really confused because it looked awesome. I decided to wait for a sale and finally picked it up. It was an absolute blast. Some of the best gore I have ever seen in a game, a great and captivating story, fantastic visuals and a really spooky ambiance. I don't get the hate this game have been getting. My only con is its length but it did not really bugged me since I didn't pay full retail price.
    I personally even thought it was slightly better than Dead Space Remake (since everyone seems to be comparing these two games). Get this game, but on a sale, it is great but short.    … Expand
  4. Aggressor_AGR
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
    Awesome game! With a good story and graphics. I honestly don't understand why people don't like this game.
  5. New__User
    Aug 8, 2023
    10
    It looks really cool. I really liked the melee-range combo combat. Its so good that i couldn't get enough from one playthrough.
  6. 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.
  7. masoudi
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    Great game. It deserves at least 8 out of 10, 6.9 is not fair for such a beautiful game.
  8. Usefulidiot
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    The hate for this game is completely unwarranted. It’s a very fun and exciting game.
  9. Fetish
    Jul 7, 2023
    8
    I did not have any expectations after all the hate that this game received, but hear me out I Loved It! I enjoyed every single minute of the game!

    Graphic: Top notch! Beautiful! Sound: Masterpiece! Kudos to the sound team. Story: Solid and pretty straightforward story for a horror action game. Nothing outstanding but also nothing to hate here. Combat: It took me some time to figure    I did not have any expectations after all the hate that this game received, but hear me out I Loved It! I enjoyed every single minute of the game!

    Graphic: Top notch! Beautiful!
    Sound: Masterpiece! Kudos to the sound team.
    Story: Solid and pretty straightforward story for a horror action game. Nothing outstanding but also nothing to hate here.
    Combat: It took me some time to figure it out, but in the end it played out pretty well for me. I kinda enjoyed that I was forced to use melee attacks.
    Atmosphere: Loved it! Very tense and immersive. I had old good Dead Space vibes.

    To summarize: Solid 8/10. It is a good game and definitely does not deserve the hate and low scores! I hope the devs will not be discouraged from doing similar projects!

    We are so tired of empty open worlds with 100+ hours of repetitive gameplay. I'd rather have solid 10-15 hours of intense experience like in The Callisto Protocol.    … Expand
  10. Kayhan1126
    Jul 6, 2023
    10
    Game was great amazing. I loved it. I don't know about the replayability tho. Couple months I'll pay again.
  11. Hast4656
    Jul 4, 2023
    9
    Не давайте негативним рев'ю пропустити для себе цю гру. В час коли медіа-простір переповнений 100-годинними юбістофт-лайк опен ворлдами, TCP - це ковток свіжого повітря. Неймовірно чудова графіка (навіть на PS4), атмосфера та анімація, цікава бойовка та дуже класно поставлені кат-сцени. Це все, що треба для якісного сай-фай сурвайвола. Для мене це однозначно улюблена гра 2023.Не давайте негативним рев'ю пропустити для себе цю гру. В час коли медіа-простір переповнений 100-годинними юбістофт-лайк опен ворлдами, TCP - це ковток свіжого повітря. Неймовірно чудова графіка (навіть на PS4), атмосфера та анімація, цікава бойовка та дуже класно поставлені кат-сцени. Це все, що треба для якісного сай-фай сурвайвола. Для мене це однозначно улюблена гра 2023.
  12. NightLord-_
    Jul 1, 2023
    9
    sci fi survival horror game with good atmosphere and mechanics similar to dead space franchise, even the story is prety damn similar, aliens in space and some virus taking over the dead moon callisto, in a prison where previously some evil corporation made experiments with those aliens resulting a deadly virus outbreak. Alright campaign and extra modes and dlc. 9/10
  13. 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
  14. Jonlander
    Jun 28, 2023
    9
    Un juego que recibió críticas negativas en su lanzamiento por tener problemas de rendimiento óptimo tanto en consolas como en PC, a día de hoy el juego corre perfectamente y todo funciona correcto, es un muy buen juego con unos excelentes gráficos, una buena historia de escape y supervivencia, una jugabilidad buena aunque hay momentos puntuales que el personaje pierde fluidez es uno de losUn juego que recibió críticas negativas en su lanzamiento por tener problemas de rendimiento óptimo tanto en consolas como en PC, a día de hoy el juego corre perfectamente y todo funciona correcto, es un muy buen juego con unos excelentes gráficos, una buena historia de escape y supervivencia, una jugabilidad buena aunque hay momentos puntuales que el personaje pierde fluidez es uno de los aspectos que podían haber mejorado, además de una de las partes que se hace algo repetitiva, me refiero a cuando salen unos infectados que son ciegos y solo "oyen" abusan del número y son muy fáciles de matar yendo todo el rato agachado, otra de las partes a mejorar hubiera sido ofrecer otros jefes, ya que repiten hasta 4 veces el mismo, quitando estos aspectos el juego tiene muchísimo potencial, está bien hecho, se nota esmero y dedicación en los escenarios, el juego se esfuerza en sorprenderte con más de un susto, te metes muy fácilmente en la piel del personaje y se disfruta progresando, te dan diferentes opciones para matar a los infectados, desde la porra, utilizando las armas de fuego y/o utilizando el entorno con el GAR (un dispositivo de agarre y lanzamiento muy chulo) en definitiva este juego ha sido para mí injustamente maltratado, lo he podido terminar además con su dlc de historia y no puedo decir más que merece y mucho la pena, mi plataforma de juego ha sido en PS5 y he decir que las funciones del dualsense están perfectamente implementadas, se siente genial además lo jugué también con los cascos 3D y el sonido ambiente del juego la verdad que es una pasada, le doy un 9 sin lugar a dudas y recomiendo a quien le guste este tipo de juegos a lo Dead Space que lo juegue porque se va a dar cuenta a lo poco que está ante un auténtico juegazo de survival/horror… Expand
  15. dune10
    Jun 25, 2023
    8
    bon jeu, un peu resident evil, un peu last of us. Jeu couloir mais avec une bonne ambiance
  16. Attano30
    Jun 21, 2023
    10
    Bought it on release and didnt had any time playing it but right now i just started NG+ really love this game. Nice graphics, nice gameplay and really love the fight mechanics and the way Jacob interacts with his surroundings to finish enemys off. Great story. 10/10
  17. Dreamcast2040
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    Overall a good game, with really good graphics.
    The horror part could have been better.
  18. 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.
  19. porcodepre
    Jun 3, 2023
    8
    Não é original, o gameplay no início pode parecer um pouco estranho.
    Puxa muito do Dead Space.
    Apesar dos problemas é um jogo muito bem feito.
    HOje está com quase zero de bugs.
    Me diverti muito.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Hamdooshi
    Apr 23, 2023
    8
    i saw too much hatred on this game but i really enjoyed it, of course there's improvements needed but still very good game as a start from new studios..
    thank you and I'm waiting for your next game .
  24. 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?
  25. Lethal_Euskal
    Apr 11, 2023
    8
    J'ai adoré ce jeu ! Scénario accrocheur, un sound design excellent, un gameplay novateur (esquive) et qui, pris en main, est un pure kiff. Et les graphismes, une beauté, mm en mode performance. Bref, j'ai kiffé.
  26. 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
  27. DigitalIsTrash
    Apr 9, 2023
    10
    Had to leave this review after finishing the game on ps5 to show support. PLEASE at least try this game. The critics were a little too harsh on this thing and I guess it due to only playing an hour or so with thinking this was going to be dead space 4 or something because I thoroughly enjoyed the game in all aspects and thought it was well written and combat is a ton of fun once you getHad to leave this review after finishing the game on ps5 to show support. PLEASE at least try this game. The critics were a little too harsh on this thing and I guess it due to only playing an hour or so with thinking this was going to be dead space 4 or something because I thoroughly enjoyed the game in all aspects and thought it was well written and combat is a ton of fun once you get the hang of it. The upgrades actually feel usefull and definitely get more powerful as the game goes on rather than some other games with massive upgrade trees that rarely have any affect and is just used as a filler so to say this one actually makes a difference. I highly suggest this title to any horror fan you won't be disappointed if you actually go in blind from the hate reviews and create your own observations and experience. PLAY THIS GAME FOLKS!… Expand
  28. DrierHyperion69
    Apr 8, 2023
    10
    Don't believe the hate. This game is excellent! Probably the most exhilarating survival horror game I've ever played. I feel bad that it's stuck in Dead Spaces shadow but it is what it is. Anyways this game is great! Give it a chance!
  29. Znittarn
    Apr 2, 2023
    8
    Everything is good except that the combat gets really "messy" when there are more than one enemy at the same time. I don't know how to explain it in a good way, but the enemies kind of take turn hitting you, which just feels wrong and this also makes the game to easy when you just know how to dodge properly.
  30. 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
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  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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