The Callisto Protocol

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1069 Ratings

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  1. worldendwithyou
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    The combat can be frustrating and many questionable design decisions but the atmosphere and story is fantastic
  2. gasman
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    I bought the game expecting a survival horror game similar to the original dead space as the marketing suggested and although the game is certainly not that I had a blast, despite all the performance issues on day one (which have since been smoothed out), with the fun gunplay, amazing visuals, and mocap performances and pretty decent but unfortunately generic story. The game certainly hasI bought the game expecting a survival horror game similar to the original dead space as the marketing suggested and although the game is certainly not that I had a blast, despite all the performance issues on day one (which have since been smoothed out), with the fun gunplay, amazing visuals, and mocap performances and pretty decent but unfortunately generic story. The game certainly has its drawbacks like the low variety of enemies and a lack of genuine horror and a strange melee system that is not bad but quite one-dimensional but for the studio's first game on this scale, I was happy with the game and hope the game does well enough for a second entry as well as the DLC coming next year. if you are hesitant to buy the game but want to play definitely give it a try but maybe wait until it is on sale or on game pass etc… Expand
  3. JB_Platinum
    Dec 6, 2022
    8
    While this game is inferior in almost every way to the original Dead Space, I still had an enjoyable time throughout. Atmosphere, graphics are good and the combat at times can be intense, although it doesn't work too well against multiple enemies, and story is very average. While I certainly liked the game, I can understand the things going against it. Probably best to wait for a sale.
  4. Ilua
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Хорошо но есть такое слова как но ! Главный персонаж уш очень медлителен , если даже взять реальную жизнь человек был бы побыстрее... Игра сложная очень умер раз 100
  5. jjump3240
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played I enjoyed every aspect the graphics were beautiful the gameplay was extremely challenging yet still rewarding and fun!
  6. bwbw86
    Dec 7, 2022
    9
    It must be heartbreaking to pour so much work into a game, only to have it ripped to shreds because it doesn't live up to some abstract expectations. Yes, it's linear. Yes, the combat system is certainly different and takes some time to get used to. It can be frustrating at times. But I find myself coming back for the jaw dropping visuals, voice acting and facial recognition from a stellarIt must be heartbreaking to pour so much work into a game, only to have it ripped to shreds because it doesn't live up to some abstract expectations. Yes, it's linear. Yes, the combat system is certainly different and takes some time to get used to. It can be frustrating at times. But I find myself coming back for the jaw dropping visuals, voice acting and facial recognition from a stellar cast, and the compelling story. It's also scary as hell with fresh horrors waiting around nearly every corner. A 9 may be too generous, but I felt somewhat of a responsibility to help offset the hyperbolic low scores.… Expand
  7. Davjo
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    First thing I noticed was the quality of the characters and how detailed their facial expressions were. Good acting and you want to know more about the main character and what's going on. The atmosphere is great. Its dark, gritty and sometimes very claustrophobic. The mechanism with the dodging is kinda nice. It's brutal and bloody. It gets more and more fun the more weapons you find. IFirst thing I noticed was the quality of the characters and how detailed their facial expressions were. Good acting and you want to know more about the main character and what's going on. The atmosphere is great. Its dark, gritty and sometimes very claustrophobic. The mechanism with the dodging is kinda nice. It's brutal and bloody. It gets more and more fun the more weapons you find. I really enjoy a linear game story. I don't always want a big open world to explore. I went from GoW Ragnarok to this game and I appreciate what they made. The sound quality is tight and the music is chilling when it needs to and adrenalin pumping when the enemies is at you. And the different ways you can die is diabolical.… Expand
  8. AverageLad
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Very enjoyable game despite taking me 7 hours to complete. Combat was different, but felt meaty and the dodge mechanic is interesting but I think maybe a dedicated dodge button and slightly zoomed out camera would be better. Graphics and sound are some of the best I’ve seen this generation and the story and supporting cast are good enough and kept me wanting more. Will definitely be doingVery enjoyable game despite taking me 7 hours to complete. Combat was different, but felt meaty and the dodge mechanic is interesting but I think maybe a dedicated dodge button and slightly zoomed out camera would be better. Graphics and sound are some of the best I’ve seen this generation and the story and supporting cast are good enough and kept me wanting more. Will definitely be doing NG+ when it rolls out in Feb. Overall solid creepy survival action game and good first attempt. Hoping for more boss and enemy variety in sequels and maybe some puzzles. Don’t let the bad reviews put you off, sometimes it’s nice to play a linear action game without a huge boring open world to explore that wastes your time.… Expand
  9. Twistedkartoon8
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Великолепная игра ! Картинка бомбическая, атмосфера,звуковое сопровождение одно из лучших что я слышал ! Очень понравилась боевая система, которая не прощает ошибок. Сегодня закончил свое второе прохождение и я в восторге с нетерпением жду дополнения !Отличная работа Striking distance!Великолепная игра ! Картинка бомбическая, атмосфера,звуковое сопровождение одно из лучших что я слышал ! Очень понравилась боевая система, которая не прощает ошибок. Сегодня закончил свое второе прохождение и я в восторге с нетерпением жду дополнения !Отличная работа Striking distance!
  10. Survivorno1
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    I haven't finished the game, and experienced it on release with no patch. Initially it was a disaster even on ps5. Sounds missing, crashes every 5 minutes. It was unplayable. The game now after patch 1.006 is spot on. This is my genre of game so I am loving it. If you are into horror games you have to give it a shot.even if you wait for a sale I'd say it's worth it now at full price.
  11. wherethelamsaus
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Runs perfectly. Looks amazing. The soundtrack, story and gameplay make this game well worth spending money on. If it wasn’t released so late in the year, it would be well within the runnings for game of the year… if Ragnarök wasn’t also released this year
  12. Nexus61
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Finally, I saw next-gen graphics, great sound, great animations and a creepy atmosphere. There are a lot of people, whiners who pour **** on the game, while citing donated garbage dumps as an example, I feel sorry for you. you are lost people, unable to appreciate the real work. I understand those people who had technical problems, but they were fixed promptly. stop crying and downvotingFinally, I saw next-gen graphics, great sound, great animations and a creepy atmosphere. There are a lot of people, whiners who pour **** on the game, while citing donated garbage dumps as an example, I feel sorry for you. you are lost people, unable to appreciate the real work. I understand those people who had technical problems, but they were fixed promptly. stop crying and downvoting this awesome game or just get out of here… Expand
  13. thestaticspeaks
    Dec 30, 2022
    8
    Overall i think this game is worth playing. It’s a good modern rethink of an original dead space from original lead. Yes, the game has repetitive gameplay, most annoying of of this, i thought was combat, dodges in particular. If they were somewhat of a soulslike, when you have to time them properly it would’ve be way better. Graphics, sound design, atmosphere are top notch!
    Story felt    Overall i think this game is worth playing. It’s a good modern rethink of an original dead space from original lead. Yes, the game has repetitive gameplay, most annoying of of this, i thought was combat, dodges in particular. If they were somewhat of a soulslike, when you have to time them properly it would’ve be way better. Graphics, sound design, atmosphere are top notch!
    Story felt kinda okay, nothing really bad, nothing really strong. It catches up on you mid-game and tension grows to the end. I’d’ give this game a 70-80, but at 10 point system i round it up to 8. Solid    … Expand
  14. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
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  15. iSzpik
    Dec 29, 2022
    8
    Graphic 10/10 Music 8/10
    Gameplay 6-7/10
    Climat 10/10 At PS5 I had not issues with game, sometimes fps went lower than 60fps but it appeared 3/4 times at bigger locations. Game finished after 10hours as for gameplay it's not too short not too long :)
  16. Quartz-314
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    It’s launch wasn’t great, with performance issues including massive frame drops during combat, but by the time I played it on Christmas day, only 23 days later, it performed amazingly. I have seen a solid smooth 60fps or more (because who can really tell past 60) throughout the entire game. With absolutely no performance issues.

    Overall the gameplay, story, everything makes for an amazing    It’s launch wasn’t great, with performance issues including massive frame drops during combat, but by the time I played it on Christmas day, only 23 days later, it performed amazingly. I have seen a solid smooth 60fps or more (because who can really tell past 60) throughout the entire game. With absolutely no performance issues.

    Overall the gameplay, story, everything makes for an amazing game and a game you should definitely pick up if you’re into the genre.    … Expand
  17. DutchHarry
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    (after last update) great game, good story, horror, audio, shock moments, great effects, good mechanics and good fights. It makes fun to game in a real good horror setting. The hype has been fully justified.
    When I need to restart a level over, in x-times the settings are changed - enemies come from different spots and collectable changes. this is really nice and needs different tactics.    (after last update) great game, good story, horror, audio, shock moments, great effects, good mechanics and good fights. It makes fun to game in a real good horror setting. The hype has been fully justified.
    When I need to restart a level over, in x-times the settings are changed - enemies come from different spots and collectable changes. this is really nice and needs different tactics. Upgrades on body, weapons and suite.
    Its a worthy Dead Space 4! in a different way, game-play and setting.
    Its as good as Dead Space 1,2, Alien Isolation, Evil Within and Mortal Kombat in close-up-fights - in a new / its own way.
    Best horror game of 2022.
    Looking forward to Day 2 Edition.    … Expand
  18. Dizolitious
    Jan 10, 2023
    10
    I got into the game with no explanation, and i was left amazed with this IP. The gameplay was solid, the story was very interesting, the characters where well written. At first I hate Dani for being so annoying, but later understood why. The graphics! OMG. There's not a game currently out that can compare with the level of graphics this game has. Maybe Horizon forbidden west?
  19. VoidK
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    I enjoyed this game a lot. It's not Dead Space, but it gave me what I wanted. A condensed, tensed linear experience. Graphics are awesome, even in performance mode. Close combat is interesting and satisfying to use. Enemies are gross. In truth the game is more disgusting than terrifying but it still works for me.

    I dislike a few things gameplaywise: healing is slow, so you can't do it    I enjoyed this game a lot. It's not Dead Space, but it gave me what I wanted. A condensed, tensed linear experience. Graphics are awesome, even in performance mode. Close combat is interesting and satisfying to use. Enemies are gross. In truth the game is more disgusting than terrifying but it still works for me.

    I dislike a few things gameplaywise: healing is slow, so you can't do it during combat. This is a bit problematic because enemies strike hard and bosses can crush you in one single hit. Changing weapon is also slow and confusing, which makes it hard during encounters. But all of this has been patched since I beat the game, so keep that in mind.

    In conclusion, this is clearly Dead Space's cousin, and I think people expected a little brother. i love it for what it is. But it needed a bit more time and testing in my opinion. Were the devs pressured to release the game before the Dead Space remake? One can only assume. i sincerely hope it does not mean the end for the Callisto Protocol because the potential is there.    … Expand
  20. frozenpinky
    Mar 25, 2023
    10
    The Callisto Protocol is great!! I can’t believe I put off buying it for months because of the poor YouTube reaction, twitter response and pro/user reviews!! They were all wrong! As a matter of fact, I love The Callisto Protocol! It has EXACTLY the type of gameplay I crave: great, hard hitting melee combat where you can FEEL the hits, along with vicious animations, and great ranged weaponsThe Callisto Protocol is great!! I can’t believe I put off buying it for months because of the poor YouTube reaction, twitter response and pro/user reviews!! They were all wrong! As a matter of fact, I love The Callisto Protocol! It has EXACTLY the type of gameplay I crave: great, hard hitting melee combat where you can FEEL the hits, along with vicious animations, and great ranged weapons combat!! And the Haptic Feedback and Trigger Effects on the Dualsense Controller are AMAZING!
    The thing we all have to do over and over in a video-game is what matters most. For some games it’s puzzles, for other games it’s climbing, parkour, fast gunplay, or platforming. In Callisto Protocol, it’s melee and shooting. And it has to be fun, right? Well, it is!! It’s FUN as hell!! Plus it looks STUNNING!! Wanna compare it to the Dead Space Remake? Ok; Dead Space has great shooting and cheap melee combat. The Callisto Protocol has great melee combat and good shooting. Now that i finished the game and started a New Game Plus, I revised my grade from an 8.8 to a 10! It's just as good as The Last of Us. To me it's the perfect game!    … Expand
  21. Beast979
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    I was hesitant to purchase this game based on the mixed reviews, but finally decided to since I had nothing else really that I was interested in playing at the moment. This game is definitely better than what the current 6.8 user score indicate in my opinion. the combat does take a little time to get used to but it is kind of enjoyable once you get the hang of dodging. I would say a lot ofI was hesitant to purchase this game based on the mixed reviews, but finally decided to since I had nothing else really that I was interested in playing at the moment. This game is definitely better than what the current 6.8 user score indicate in my opinion. the combat does take a little time to get used to but it is kind of enjoyable once you get the hang of dodging. I would say a lot of the negative reviews come from PC players since I know it was not optimized well on the PC, and that is deserved....at least on the PC review of the game. I am playing the PS5 version though and it has been mostly very smooth. I would say this game is a legit 8. atmosphere is great combat is decent graphics and sound are fantastic. It's no dead space, but it is a nice first entry, hopefully we will get a sequel.… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. DarkKnight85
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Terribly underrated game. It has some faults, but this is a great attempt at a new IP and I think any Sci-FI/ Horror fan should give it a chance.
  24. jldepando4011
    Jan 7, 2023
    9
    This is a great game for the action horror genre. Callisto Protocol is not a masterpiece but I had a great time playing it and found myself wanting to return back to the game to see what came next in the story and the action when I wasn’t playing it. The game performed flawlessly on the PS5 and I was very impressed how well it ran based on some of the reviews I have read to the contrary.This is a great game for the action horror genre. Callisto Protocol is not a masterpiece but I had a great time playing it and found myself wanting to return back to the game to see what came next in the story and the action when I wasn’t playing it. The game performed flawlessly on the PS5 and I was very impressed how well it ran based on some of the reviews I have read to the contrary. Combat & Gameplay: 8/10 Combat is brutal and satisfying. I actually enjoyed the combat system being different in this game and found it suitable for the gameplay style. Gameplay is also good and overall a great experience but felt slightly repetitive at times. Story: 8/10
    This is a good and somewhat simple story that held my attention throughout and made sense to me. Perfect for this kind of game. Graphics: 9.5/10
    Some of the best use of lighting, shadows, fog, atmosphere and immersion I have ever experienced in a video game. Textures and details are top notch. Sound: 10/10 In my opinion, the sound design of this game deserves a huge nod. It is flawless actually. The music and different beats in anticipation to new areas and enemies is outstanding and it makes the gameplay feel dangerous and exciting. The screams in the distance, clinking of pipes, howls, growls, footsteps, hissing etc… is all hyper realistic and amazing. Bravo!!    … Expand
  25. CrazyOldDave
    Jan 26, 2023
    8
    Fantastic survival horror game! One of the most exciting gen 9 experiences to date!
  26. 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.
  27. EDVMTH
    Jan 7, 2023
    10
    work of art, very good game, extremely good fighting system and immersion, thanks for the game, and it's in Brazilian Portuguese
  28. WolfSnake88
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautifully crafted game, rich set pieces and a very intriguing universe. Can't wait for more.
  29. 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.
  30. Damien_82
    Dec 10, 2022
    8
    A great way to escape from mother earth :) Not perfect but atmospheric enough to "enjoy the ride"...
  31. inf1n1ty
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    I liked the game a lot. Indeed it has problems with melee combat and monster diversity. But overall the atmosphere was 10/10 I Enjoyed this game and looking forward to playing DLC or part two.
  32. pdqstyle
    Dec 16, 2022
    8
    Solid game, good foundation to be built upon and has some of the best graphics I've seen. It's also nice to see a 3rd party make great use of the dual sense. Great atmosphere and use of lighting, love the art direction. It makes me think of Alien mixed with Chronicles of Riddick which is great for me.

    Main complaints are combat and yes it should have been more refined and it shows when    Solid game, good foundation to be built upon and has some of the best graphics I've seen. It's also nice to see a 3rd party make great use of the dual sense. Great atmosphere and use of lighting, love the art direction. It makes me think of Alien mixed with Chronicles of Riddick which is great for me.

    Main complaints are combat and yes it should have been more refined and it shows when you have to fight groups of enemies but it's more than manageable and not game destroying. I think peoples main problem with the combat is that easy is more like medium and medium is more like hard. Changing the difficulty may change the experience for you.

    Do I regret paying 70 dollars and tax? No. Would I recommend paying 70 dollars? No

    That said, I think it's definitely worth a try on sale.    … Expand
  33. FinalTalos
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    If you like horror games like Dead Space and Resident Evil remakes go for it also the graphics are top
  34. Daniel0809
    Dec 14, 2022
    8
    This is a very fun game once you get the dodge and blocking down. I really dont like the left stick to block and dodge but it just takes some getting used to & feels clunky. Again the left stick sucks and enemies behind you are awkward to attack but the rest is so good. Perfect graphics, perfect sound in the 3D audio sony headset, keeps me focused in the game and its just fun to bash theseThis is a very fun game once you get the dodge and blocking down. I really dont like the left stick to block and dodge but it just takes some getting used to & feels clunky. Again the left stick sucks and enemies behind you are awkward to attack but the rest is so good. Perfect graphics, perfect sound in the 3D audio sony headset, keeps me focused in the game and its just fun to bash these freak zombies to a pulp.… Expand
  35. Ps4switch
    Dec 9, 2022
    8
    I've been playing callisto protocol for a few days now, still haven't beat it yet, and so far I'm enjoying it. The atmosphere is VERY similar to dead space. Hallways are coated with blood, corridors are cramped, littered with severed limbs and are dimly lit. You can hear the screams of victims off in the distance, it's all pretty engaging especially if your playing at night. The enemiesI've been playing callisto protocol for a few days now, still haven't beat it yet, and so far I'm enjoying it. The atmosphere is VERY similar to dead space. Hallways are coated with blood, corridors are cramped, littered with severed limbs and are dimly lit. You can hear the screams of victims off in the distance, it's all pretty engaging especially if your playing at night. The enemies looks grotesquely amazing and so does Callisto's graphics in general. The combat( I'll get to the negatives later) is gritty and in your face, especially the physical combat and some of the death animations. The gun combat isn't anything special or new but serves its purpose. The GRP is easily the best mechanic to me and allows you to throw enemies into shredders, spikes, off cliffs etc so using can really save you ammo. Enemies can be tough, even by themselves so using your gun, GRP and stun baton together seems like what the game designers were going for and that's a good thing since it (kinda) keeps the combat from getting stale. The music and sounds can really get your heart pumping when walking down a smoke filled corridor. And the machine guards are a nice touch from fighting humanoid monsters. The controls aren't exactly bad, I like that you use L1 to run instead of mashing L3, and I like the use of the PS5 speaker when conversations start so that's another plus. some people might not like that there isn't a map but I think that's one of callisto protocol's best features. Well, now for the negatives. First, the story, again, I haven't beaten it yet but the story is pretty meh right now in my playthrough of callisto protocol. It seems pretty straightforward and while that isn't bad, it does seem a little predictable. The characters seem extremely one dimensional, Jacob and Elias doesn't really seem to have personalities and are just doing what the plot needs them to do, I do hope that changes later in my playthrough though but I'm half way through it so I kind of doubt it. The combat is easily one of the biggest problems along with the combat dodge mechanic. Fighting a single enemy can sometimes turn into a boss fight set to bastard mode which I generally like but when two or more enemies show up...your f****d. And that's being generous if all three are In front of you, if one or more enemies are behind you then get ready for a death animation. The dodge mechanic is pretty hit and miss even though the game says there's no timing window but it seems like there is or maybe the game decides whether or not it works but that's with a single enemy, when two or more enemies take a swing at you, your getting hit and it becomes frustrating since you progressively fight two or more enemies at once. Callisto protocol also suffers from glitches from time to time like writing on the wall suddenly disappearing then reappearing, awkward death animations like when you get your eyes poked out, sometimes their thumbs are in Jacobs head instead of his eyes etc these glitches are minor but can be distracting sometimes. And listening to audio while being unable to move really breaks the mood, why not let you move your character while listening to audio files? That just seems lazy. Callisto protocol has issues just like any other game but overall I think it's still enjoyable and worth playing. 8/10 for me.… Expand
  36. TERCI0_
    Feb 6, 2023
    9
    Buen juego, cierto que es lineal pero eso no quita que consiga lo que pretende, un combate satisfactorio, gran sonido y escenarios claustrofobicos.
  37. Dreamcast2040
    Jun 12, 2023
    8
    Overall a good game, with really good graphics.
    The horror part could have been better.
  38. 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
  39. Usefulidiot
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    The hate for this game is completely unwarranted. It’s a very fun and exciting game.
  40. skmoyer
    Jan 1, 2023
    10
    The game ia great. If you like single player action thriller/horror games (like resident evil or dead space) youll like this game. More melee than other similar games. Environment is great and story is okay enough to keep you playing.
  41. vader-wan
    Jan 1, 2023
    9
    Personally, I've had a blast with this game. Total playtime was about 11 hours. The visuals, sound design, art direction and animations were phenomenal. I like linear games so the linearity didn't bother me at all (and I thought there were plenty of optional areas anyway, personally). Combat was really fun, I played on Medium Security and swapped between my guns, GRP and baton regularly inPersonally, I've had a blast with this game. Total playtime was about 11 hours. The visuals, sound design, art direction and animations were phenomenal. I like linear games so the linearity didn't bother me at all (and I thought there were plenty of optional areas anyway, personally). Combat was really fun, I played on Medium Security and swapped between my guns, GRP and baton regularly in each encounter and found it very satisfying, with very little of the clunkiness I'd heard about elsewhere. Plot was pretty threadbare, but the characters were likeable and engaging. It was definitely more of an action game than a horror game, which I get could be disappointing for some people, but I personally didn't mind. Plus, I think there were some really great atmosphere and tension-building sections (such as the tunnels in the Below chapter, or the Habitat area). It's definitely not a perfect game, it has some issues (underdeveloped plot, poor checkpointing, lack of boss fights/puzzles), but those issues paled in comparison to what the game got right in my opinion (amazing presentation, likeable characters, fun combat). Hope the game does well enough to get a sequel to iron out the issues. Will definitely dive back in when New Game Plus comes out in February, and am looking forward to the upcoming story DLC.… Expand
  42. ZoltanZero
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Beatiful game!! Very scary and the graphic is incredibile. Good weapons and excellent story!
  43. Ribo87
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Beautiful game ... I can not believe how other users do not appreciate such games. Absolutely recommended
  44. Batman_2323
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    The Callisto Protocol may had a rough launch, but after so many patches, Fixes and upgrades to the gameplay, I am happy to say that The Callisto Protocol is now a lot better. Overall, I really enjoyed this game. The Gameplay, the third person shooting, the story, the characters, the environments and especially the graphics are all excellent. While I did enjoy the Melee close quarterThe Callisto Protocol may had a rough launch, but after so many patches, Fixes and upgrades to the gameplay, I am happy to say that The Callisto Protocol is now a lot better. Overall, I really enjoyed this game. The Gameplay, the third person shooting, the story, the characters, the environments and especially the graphics are all excellent. While I did enjoy the Melee close quarter combat, the dodge mechanics were a bit off, and I did have a lot of fun with the Third person shooting although it focused way more on Resident Evil 2 Remake's gameplay than of Dead space's gameplay. Overall it's a great game. I had a good time with the game, and If you haven't checked out the game, I highly recommend you to Buy and play the game now. But maybe wait a bit more after the PC version has been patched. Even the death animations are awesome and extremely brutal than Mortal Kombat.… Expand
  45. StojanZarkovski
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    I loved it. The story was good, I had fun playing it, and was invested in the characters, especially Dani, which is funny because I kinda hated her at first.
  46. Ihoags
    Dec 4, 2022
    8
    i’m giving this game a 8 and not a 10 only because it’s pc port is very bad atm and isn’t giving pc players the experience that most of us ps5 players have had because this game is great from its story to gameplay on ps5 and looks and runs better than ever! great game worth the buy
  47. srinu634
    Mar 24, 2023
    9
    Have to differ from the general consensus on this game. Great sound design, Amazing graphics, movie like characters. This is one of the better looking games. The combat isn't that great as others mentioned but gotta give this game a 9 for the graphics, sound and characters.
  48. Lewwildy
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    Decent enough, graphics are next level. Didn't quite live up to Dead Space though.
  49. 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
  50. LordBarco
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I have been waiting for a good horror game in the SciFi genre… and I was honestly waiting for Dead Space 4… but no, this game is different. The Callisto Protocol introduces Jacob Lee, an interstellar transporter who gets embroiled in a corporate affair. That’s pretty much it… and gameplay… many people are complaining but I actually find it satisfying. Yes, Jacob is kind of clunky, but itI have been waiting for a good horror game in the SciFi genre… and I was honestly waiting for Dead Space 4… but no, this game is different. The Callisto Protocol introduces Jacob Lee, an interstellar transporter who gets embroiled in a corporate affair. That’s pretty much it… and gameplay… many people are complaining but I actually find it satisfying. Yes, Jacob is kind of clunky, but it is not bad. I was expecting a shooter, but this game felt like Resident Evil 4… yes, I shoot a limb, run into the foes and give them a nice combo, and automatically a QTE pops up heralding a nice shot from my gun. To conserve AMMO I realize I can take the monsters with my melee attacks, expecting that nice QTE to blast through these foes… but when you get surrounded, yes, it is tricky and sometimes disappointing… but then I unleash a rain of bullets to either immobilize the monsters or give me space for my melee attacks. Combat is good but it can be overwhelming, so you need patience.
    Additionally you have a nice GRP gauntlet that grapples foes so you can launch them against other monsters or against environmental threats. There are 5 weapons and you can improve them by collecting credits from fallen foes, or chests.
    You can parry and evade and is simple: you just need to hold the directional button left or right and if the enemy you’re facing is throwing you a combo, you need to alternate left and right until you have a window of opportunity to launch an attack. I like it, is different and is good!
    The game is not linear from my point of view, yes there is a main path but it has branches for you to explore and get items. I hear others complaining about this, this is not am open world, it is a survival horror experience.
    Graphics are superb. I have not seen such detailed animations in a PS5 game, it is good, environments are detailed, dark, gloomy, spooky. When you die, you die in the most goring way… sound, music, and acting is good.

    Overall an interesting game, there is potential to keep the franchise moving. I was expecting Dead Space 4, and got a different experience that was troublesome at first to understand the gameplay, some frustrating moments in some boss battles, but after several tries, you’ll get there.
    Get it, this game is really good. Performance on PS5 is almost flawless, I never got a crash from the game, just a couple of interrupted animations here and there but nothing major.
    Great game, I enjoyed it, and now that I feel more at home with the gameplay, I will go back and increase the difficulty… my recommendation is to start in either normal or easy, as it could be easily frustrating. I did die, a lot, but never felt powerless, with the exception of a few boss battles. Get the game, nice SciFi survival horror experience!    … Expand
  51. Jota13
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    Only thing missing is variety of enemies. Superb graphics and story!…………………………………….
  52. 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
  53. Calcubs
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    *Spoiler Free*
    TL;DR It’s not perfect, but I still found myself enjoying the game quite a lot. An overall solid 7.5 master of none, I would probably wait for a sale unless horror games are your jam.
    The Callisto Protocol is an interesting case of attempting something new, yet familiar, in an effort to catch a similar lightning in a bottle that the original Dead Space absolutely nailed.    *Spoiler Free*
    TL;DR It’s not perfect, but I still found myself enjoying the game quite a lot. An overall solid 7.5 master of none, I would probably wait for a sale unless horror games are your jam.

    The Callisto Protocol is an interesting case of attempting something new, yet familiar, in an effort to catch a similar lightning in a bottle that the original Dead Space absolutely nailed.
    I’m an absolutely huge fan of Dead Space, have been so since I played the original over ten years ago, and I can faithfully say this isn’t quite the Dead Space we know and love. Despite this reality, I’ve come to really enjoy what The Callisto Protocol does different from its spiritual predecessor.

    The Good:
    - The atmosphere is absolutely top notch, the attention to detail in each area is astounding. The graphical presentation, sound design, and overall feel of the environment compliment each other well, emulating that feeling of being all alone in this cosmic nightmare.
    - The presentation and overall graphical fidelity is very impressive, with a fantastic art direction and some of the best graphics I’ve ever witnessed.
    - The performance’s by the cast are all amazing, each character is brought to life through their portrayal. Josh Duhamel (Jacob Lee), Karen Fukuhara (Dani Nakamura), Zeke Alton (Elias), and Sam Witwer (Leon Ferris) were all such a treat to watch and listen to in this title, even if I wish there was more Sam Witwer because I just love that dude lol.
    - The gunplay felt great, each weapon was responsive and the impact felt brutal and effective, even if the guns aren’t quite as iconic as a trusty plasma cutter.
    - Although I am somewhat conflicted on the overall design of the melee combat, I must say that when it hits and works with intended fluidity, it does feel fantastic smacking around the biophage.

    The Bad:
    - The overall design of combat can feel cumbersome and hard to nail without much practice. For the first half of the game I nearly died at least once per encounter, whether I was killed by a full group of 5 enemies or a smaller instance of just 2. I replayed the game right after my first playthrough on the hardest difficulty and was doing much better in comparison, but I can see how this could be frustrating for some, the biophage does not show mercy. I’m apologetic with this aspect because I think once the flow of combat, specifically the melee focused combat, clicks and you understand the best way to approach the hordes on Callisto, you’ll start tearing through all the enemies. - For me, the story is pretty underwhelming. I was really missing the more personal and psychological aspects of a space based horror game. While there is a story and there are sections of intense psychological distress, I felt it just wasn’t at the level I was expecting, which left me feeling a tad disappointed.
    - The lack of open spaces was noticeable. While the latter chapters do open up a good bit, I felt that the first half of the game was almost purely a corridor shooter. Without a doubt my favorite chapter is called “Lost” and it’s where the game really opened up with Jacob finally dawning the space suit seen in all the advertisement and you wander over the frozen surface of Callisto. The “Lost” chapter is where the game really had me in its grasp, where I was really enjoying my time with it. Unfortunately, majority of the game did not carry that same feeling the “Lost” chapter absolutely nailed.

    The Ugly:
    - The Callisto Protocol is just not that scary. A heavy reliance on jump scares is noticeable, an aspect I was very underwhelmed by.
    - The lock on feature the camera utilizes during combat makes it difficult to counter multiple enemies attacking you at the same time. For the most part, enemies will attack you one at a time, however, it’s inevitable that in some situations the enemies will get a cheap hit in simply because you cannot view the attacker and effectively counter, which is beyond frustrating.
    - The enemy variety, for me at least, is the most glaring issue within this title. There are roughly about 6 different enemies, including the final boss enemy, it’s really a shame in comparison to the necromorphs of Dead Space.
    - The boss scenarios are frustrating, simply put. If a boss/mini-boss physically hits you a single time, it’s an instant kill and you have to start the fight over. I’m all for difficulty in games, I love a good challenge, especially so during a boss encounter, but I really do understand why there was so much buzz about this title being too difficult.

    Conclusion:
    Overall, it has issues that are noticeable, however the overall structure of the game is appealing and worth a playthrough imo. Is it as good as Dead Space 1 and 2? I’d say no, unfortunately. Is it better than Dead Space 3? Ya, without a doubt. If you like horror and don’t go in expecting a carbon copy of Dead Space, you’ll probably have a good time, even if it’s shortcomings do standout.    … Expand
  54. Raios-Rogue
    Dec 15, 2022
    9
    peak cinema quality animation graphics and visuals great combat amazing intriguing story falls short in technical terms of framerate dropping severely on both ray tracing and performance mode no mechanics to dodge multiple opponents pulling enemies get stuck behind other enemies sometimes pulling the wrong object the game selecting the wrong gun for you also you chosing your gun you havepeak cinema quality animation graphics and visuals great combat amazing intriguing story falls short in technical terms of framerate dropping severely on both ray tracing and performance mode no mechanics to dodge multiple opponents pulling enemies get stuck behind other enemies sometimes pulling the wrong object the game selecting the wrong gun for you also you chosing your gun you have to reload your gun twice when you switch guns it doesnt auto reload very punishing auto saving system i played the game on maximum security maximum difficulty the game should have auto saved more often this isn't returnal had problems with audo disappearing couldn't hear any of them monster aliens i got the platinum just now i had to do a second playthrough so i am disappointed by the lack of chapter select that i had to go back and play true the entire game to get all the collectibles i'm looking forward to the seque this is the most brutal gore i have experienced in any game i always had tension when playing. I died so many times **** this game i love this game… Expand
  55. Mohtasib
    Feb 12, 2023
    10
    The story, the combat, the visuals, the sound design, everything is peak cinema
  56. Skeebadoobap
    Dec 27, 2022
    9
    No idea why this game is not getting the acclaim it deserves. Its simply stunning in places, the set pieces are thrilling the sound design and atmosphere is brutally unsettling. Combat for me is brilliant once you get the timing right. A classic of sci fi horror. Get some decent headphones, turn the lights off and crank it up. Only reason its not a 10 is the annoying checkpoints, but its aNo idea why this game is not getting the acclaim it deserves. Its simply stunning in places, the set pieces are thrilling the sound design and atmosphere is brutally unsettling. Combat for me is brilliant once you get the timing right. A classic of sci fi horror. Get some decent headphones, turn the lights off and crank it up. Only reason its not a 10 is the annoying checkpoints, but its a minor quibble. Top notch… Expand
  57. Ogry1978
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jestem fanem Dead space.
    Callisto rewelacja na to liczyłem.Klimat ,grafika dźwięk Gameplay miód ❤️ Moja ocena to 10/10 Nie potrzebuję znajdek, zagadek itp fabuła nastawiona na przetrwanie i tego właśnie chciałem.Bomba !
    Gra ma cieszyć a ta robi to na 10 .    … Expand
  58. Manziflex
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    The game in the Italian version loses two good points. The voice acting is out of sync and low in places. For what I've been able to play it seems like a good video game and my 8 takes it. Too bad if it wasn't for the voice acting it was 9. The combat was fun..and its a 9. I put It 10 to raise the vote...too much ignorante in some people. I cant stand Who give It less then a 7...SorryThe game in the Italian version loses two good points. The voice acting is out of sync and low in places. For what I've been able to play it seems like a good video game and my 8 takes it. Too bad if it wasn't for the voice acting it was 9. The combat was fun..and its a 9. I put It 10 to raise the vote...too much ignorante in some people. I cant stand Who give It less then a 7...Sorry but its a good game you cant give It less then 7...you can give it a 7, but not without sounding ignorant.
    There Is only the voice acting lack, at least in my language.    … Expand
  59. JulienMisterHum
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    A fantastic start for a franchise. The best lighting I have ever seen in a videogame.
  60. moneystight
    Jan 5, 2023
    9
    Amazing motion capture and voice acting. Graphics are out of this world. Intense and satisfying combat though clunky at first. Decent story, not too short or bloated of a runtime and sets up a sequel nicely. Only experienced one bug which made audio very distorted for 2 seconds and never again. Would definitely recommend buying it at any price!
  61. Nuhman1990
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    Just beat the game ‼️
    Wow
  62. Monafide1993
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    All those Spherehunter (Suzi Hunter) Stans have to bomb this Game because her Queen cant shut it on Twitter.

    This Game is fantastic Atmossphere Characters gameplay is Fine. Im proud of our dead space Boys. Influencer have way to much impact on games nowdays same happend with the evil within
  63. Yasin0666
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    Best Game ever!
    The story is beautiful and amazing, the Characters are well written, the graphics are the best i‘ve ever seen, the soundtrack is beautiful and i will listen to it for a long time.

    Most negatice reviews from losers haven‘t even played the game, but i did and it‘s a masterpiece.

    Bye
  64. JayQuiroz
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Callisto Protocol is an unsettling, frustrating, and at times very much an endless torment of a game. You start out with nothing for the first few hours battling strong and terrifying enemies that are taken down only by your own self determination and careful precision to make it to the next reforge to get stronger and yet the more you go the more, the deeper you descend, the more you realize that the creatures aren't scary anymore and are more in your way than anything. The devs wanted to make sure that you had everything you needed to win, with each upgrade your confidence as a survivor grows and makes you a better fighter. The environments were made to seem plain by the reviewers out there but they are carefully made, offering you EXACTLY what you need at all times, whether that be ammo, a fire cannister to destroy your enemies or a spiked wall to turn them into darts on a dartboard and the claustrophobia is REAL, making me many times feel that I had no space and just wanted to get to the next room by any means necessary. The soundwork here is truly amazing, making me hear literally everything going on around me, warning me of someone coming through the vent or jumping down or telling me there is danger around the corner if I'm smart enough to avoid it and take the upper hand. The weapons at your disposal each serve a purpose and can be used in a creative way to make every unique encounter that much more manageable. The creatures themselves are grotesque, brutal, and calculating, the A.I. here is very smart and if you're not careful you will get ganged up on or one of them may just pull you into them so they can give you some bloody combos. The visuals are second to none of course, I don't know how they pulled this off on console but the textures, the fidelity, the careful attention to detail of every piece of the environment is something truly special and I especially was in awe of the lighting here and how everything is just so handcrafted with love and detail. Truly the best looking game I've ever played.



    Last but certainly not least is the story. The Callisto Protocol is a domino effect type of game, every action has a reaction and likely a consequence and that is what happens here to Jacob. What happens to him is his own doing, everything you experience as the player could have been avoided and now you're paying the price for it for turning a blind eye to corruption and the greed of scientific and human advancement for profit. The people you meet, the ones who die, the ones who survive, are all in those situations because of you and it's as simple as that. There is no smoke and mirrors here, the message is loud and clear. You, Jacob, are the reason this is happening on Callisto, what happened on Europa, and you have a responsibility to fix it and honestly I very much appreciate that there is no real complexity here and that you feel the full weight of responsibility and want to make things right more than anything. The Callisto Protocol takes a while to get into and yet becomes a game that is hard to put down and not think about, everything I did felt memorable and everything I saw is something I want to forget. Final score 9/10    … Expand
  65. Undreall
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    A must play for anyone who enjoys survival horror...a new take on combat, great story and creepy as he'll settings...
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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 .
  69. 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
  70. MGRODVI
    Dec 4, 2022
    9
    Todo está excelente jugabilidad buena e inmersión, no le puedo dar 10 debido a que la historia es floja
  71. Kingcaleb234
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
    This game does not deserve all of the hate it is receiving. The graphics are incredible, the sound design is the best there is, the story really comes together at the end revealing a lot, the cinematography and the way the camera moves makes you feel like your watching a cinematic masterpiece. The way Jacob moves in the environment and the little movements he makes is a really nice detail.This game does not deserve all of the hate it is receiving. The graphics are incredible, the sound design is the best there is, the story really comes together at the end revealing a lot, the cinematography and the way the camera moves makes you feel like your watching a cinematic masterpiece. The way Jacob moves in the environment and the little movements he makes is a really nice detail. The use of lighting is superb. All of these things really do make the game feel like a unique experience. There are some issues however, those issues being the combat system at times can feel a little clunky but honestly was not as bad as people are making it out to be. The save system is pretty pointless as if you save the game where you want it will just take you back to your last checkpoint determined by the game. However at most I maybe lost a minute or two so it really wasn't that bad but is still something to address. The performance was good 95% of the time with the occasional frame drop in stuttering happening. I went in knowing what the reviews typically were and honestly I can see how some people may be disappointed but the super low scores seem very unfair. Are there flaws? Yes. But nothing that would make the game as bad as people are saying. I think this is a very solid foundation if another is made. The voice acting is great as well and the dialogue all works well together. There are things that can be improved for sure but overall I would definitely recommend this.… Expand
  72. DenisGromovvv
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Ставлю 10/10 цьому шедевру:)

    Сподобалось все!Графіка - одна з найкращих на новому поколінні.Сюжет не поганий,цікавий)Крута атмосфера та звук.Отримав дуже велике задоволення від гри
  73. mareknufc
    Jan 23, 2023
    8
    I came to this game a month after release and with low expectations. I wanted to spend some time in sci-fi environment and explore eponymous Callisto. That's where the game shines as you gradually get to know the backstory of Callisto and how a terraforming enterprise came to a halt and a prison was build instead. Game sports beautiful visuals and spot-on audio. Atmosphere is pretty tenseI came to this game a month after release and with low expectations. I wanted to spend some time in sci-fi environment and explore eponymous Callisto. That's where the game shines as you gradually get to know the backstory of Callisto and how a terraforming enterprise came to a halt and a prison was build instead. Game sports beautiful visuals and spot-on audio. Atmosphere is pretty tense so I found this game difficult to put down. You constantly want to know what awaits you in the next corridor or location.

    I consider story ok although I understand why some people might be disappointed in that regard. It's a simple story but a one that makes sense. You don't get to save the world. Your task is to survive, help your (not too numerous) buddies and get the hell out of Callisto. That's more less what everyone would do in similar circumstances.

    Gameplay is subpar while combat is just comically bad. Jacob is slow and to add insult to the injury most of the time game doesn't allow you to run. The movement is clunky even in performance mode. Camera is bad. Fighting numerous enemies is impossible. Dodging doesn't work. You can't move while in combat, can't turn back and run away to bide your time and approach the encounter in different way. Instead Jacob just stands there and swings with the baton occasionally shooting mutants. If your run out of ammo it takes forever to reload and it's close to impossible to switch weapon in the heat of the action. GRP is ok but battery longevity is way too short. Overall combat sounds and looks straight bizzare. I recommend playing the game on easy difficulty to spare yourself frustration. I played it on easy and I kind of enjoyed the ride hence relatively high grade.    … Expand
  74. Jako7403j
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I liked the game a lot. Im not quite sold on the whole season pass and story dlc stuff, would have been a better idea to make it all free. Nonetheless, this game is pretty cool. Great atmosphere, amazing visuals and a decent story. I know this developer team can do better and would love to see this become a series, as the world seems really interesting and has a lot of potential.
  75. DaeGurth
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Its a worthy successor of original Dead space. Story is simple, but wihout (much) pathos. Feeling of the world is great, new combat system takes something from original, but I had more fun on higher difficulties, where the little pieces came together and I didnt really mind that there is not many variations of enemies. What I missed was the possibility to search for more loot in hiddenIts a worthy successor of original Dead space. Story is simple, but wihout (much) pathos. Feeling of the world is great, new combat system takes something from original, but I had more fun on higher difficulties, where the little pieces came together and I didnt really mind that there is not many variations of enemies. What I missed was the possibility to search for more loot in hidden areas (they are there, but you cannot go back to the start whenever you want.… Expand
  76. Ishmael15
    Dec 11, 2022
    9
    This game is really great. That graphics are fantastic. As well as the audio design. Gameplay is fun and engaging. Writing and acting is great. Story is pretty solid for a survival/horror title. Deeply enjoyed this title. I do wish there was a navigation system though. Sometimes I think I'm exploring but I accidentally progress the story. Also would've liked more enemy variety but what weThis game is really great. That graphics are fantastic. As well as the audio design. Gameplay is fun and engaging. Writing and acting is great. Story is pretty solid for a survival/horror title. Deeply enjoyed this title. I do wish there was a navigation system though. Sometimes I think I'm exploring but I accidentally progress the story. Also would've liked more enemy variety but what we got is still pretty great. I do wish it had new game + upon release but I hear they're adding that later so I won't hold that against it. For a horror game it's not very scary but I honestly haven't been scared of a horror game in the past 10 years or so. So I don't really hold it against it as no other horror game tends to scare me anymore nowadays. Also that story doesn't really take off until the last two or so hours of the game. Otherwise it's mostly just soft teases and such. Unless you listen to all the audio files that you can collect. Those really flesh out the story too.

    I think where a lot of people are getting held up on this title is the comparisons they draw to Dead Space. Honestly don't know why outside of the fact that that the game director is the same. But that doesn't mean it's the same title. It also doesn't help that other games journalists kept talking about how it's a spiritual successor and all that jazz. But the devs explicitly said multiple times that they didn't try to make another Dead Space. So I think if anyone plays this and goes in open-minded just willing to see what happens then I think they would really enjoy it. Kind of breaks my heart it's getting all the hate it is for some performance issues.

    Anyway if anyone is actually reading my review I highly suggest simply trying it for yourself. Ask a friend if you can borrow it from them or something. Get a sense of the game and try it for yourself. And if you enjoy it maybe go out and buy it. Support the developers on one of their first games as a studio. Cuz I can't play this game without seeing the love and care that actually went into it.    … Expand
  77. ZionEM
    Dec 14, 2022
    9
    Es un excelente juego a pesar de todo, creo que es un juego innovador en cuanto a su mecánica de combate, porque si hiciéramos una comparativa con Resident Evil 2 remake, lo unico que puedes hacer en ese juego es simplemente disparar a los zombis, en este puedes hacer lo mismo pero también hace énfasis en el combate cuerpo a cuerpo de una manera muy orgánica e intuitiva. No hay que hablaEs un excelente juego a pesar de todo, creo que es un juego innovador en cuanto a su mecánica de combate, porque si hiciéramos una comparativa con Resident Evil 2 remake, lo unico que puedes hacer en ese juego es simplemente disparar a los zombis, en este puedes hacer lo mismo pero también hace énfasis en el combate cuerpo a cuerpo de una manera muy orgánica e intuitiva. No hay que habla de la ambientacion y del sonido ya que todos saben que es increíblemente buena.… Expand
  78. Kettelord
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    Great game. 2-3 bugs at release, ok. But the feeling and the atmosphere is amazing. You always feel like you could die wherever you go. So the slow movement works really good!

    I really liked it!

    Missing „new game +“
  79. shenmue2
    Jan 29, 2023
    9
    Callisto protocol por lo menos en Ps5 va perfecto, creo que en Xbox tuvo problemas de rendimiento y ray tracing, pero igual creo es disfrutable, a mi me gusto mucho al grado de platinarlo, mas juegos de estos por favor
  80. youneverwalkalo
    Dec 23, 2022
    9
    It's a good game, indeed it could be done better, but the atmosphere, the fact that you are fighting to escape alive from prison is very captivating
  81. Speckdrum919
    Dec 26, 2022
    8
    Ich Werte das Spiel so hoch da es bei mir keinerlei Probleme gemacht hat außer ohne Day One Patch da schmiert es regelmäßig ab.

    Grafik und Syncro finde ich angenehm und auch das Gameplay geht gut von der Hand.

    Gegruselt hat es mich überhaupt nicht. Dennoch ein anständiges Spiel
  82. Rock-a-Rolla
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    This is the game I have been waiting for.
    Let me write in short term why this is a great PS5 entry.
    First of all, I know how this game developer studio works, the story and dialog might be cheesy, because the idea is to get straight to the point of gameplay, not watching long movies, until it get to playing it. What matters in the game is the gameplay, the combat is very well    This is the game I have been waiting for.
    Let me write in short term why this is a great PS5 entry.

    First of all, I know how this game developer studio works, the story and dialog might be cheesy, because the idea is to get straight to the point of gameplay, not watching long movies, until it get to playing it.
    What matters in the game is the gameplay, the combat is very well designed, fast thinking and cleverly acting allow the player to prevail in the struggles, or if you try to melle a group of enemies, they will eventually brutallize you, still a chance is given, but the point is to use all of your dispossables in order to survive in combat.
    The graphics, the audio, the performance on PS5 are elevating this game into a gem for the fans of 3rd person survival horror genre.
    Cheers!    … Expand
  83. Cmota
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    Fantastic game it scared me, and I'm not easily frightened, and with the right audio setup, the soundscape is vast, and the 3D sound around you informs you of danger so well it is a masterpiece of the horror genre of video games. You can tell they put effort into making this, and it shows to whoever reads this to enjoy the ride also it's not without bugs but they are very mino a collisionFantastic game it scared me, and I'm not easily frightened, and with the right audio setup, the soundscape is vast, and the 3D sound around you informs you of danger so well it is a masterpiece of the horror genre of video games. You can tell they put effort into making this, and it shows to whoever reads this to enjoy the ride also it's not without bugs but they are very mino a collision glitch and a one-time animation, and that was it! And no game is perfect, but this is worth the money to support the devs in making more… Expand
  84. Harley17
    Dec 10, 2022
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing. i love the combat, story, and horror of the whole game.
  85. Damobru
    Dec 11, 2022
    8
    I had to make a Metacritic account just to review this game. If you enjoy Sci-Fi Survival Horror do not listen to the negative reviews, this game is great for what it is.

    Graphics: 10/10 Phenomenal on PS5, face rendering is some of the best I've seen in ANY game. Environments are dripping with stunning detail down to the cracks in the concrete. In quality mode, the ray tracing is even    I had to make a Metacritic account just to review this game. If you enjoy Sci-Fi Survival Horror do not listen to the negative reviews, this game is great for what it is.

    Graphics: 10/10 Phenomenal on PS5, face rendering is some of the best I've seen in ANY game. Environments are dripping with stunning detail down to the cracks in the concrete. In quality mode, the ray tracing is even coded into rough surfaces, meaning you can see your rough reflection on a wet slab of concrete.

    Performance and Bugs: 8/10 Certain areas dip in frames and sometimes there will be loot that falls through the ground. I experienced some audio glitches where a character would get cut off in the middle of their lines, but nothing major. Performance mode on PS5 held 60 frames at 4k pretty well and quality mode holds 30 frames.

    Gameplay: 8/10 This is a BIG one. So many reviews and videos have bashed this game undeservedly for it's combat, I found it very entertaining and was always hoping to run into enemies to get more of it. The combat is interesting for this genre, melee hasn't been thrown out the window as it was in other games like Dead Space. Melee here seems to take a lot of inspiration from Last of Us with some tweaks to make it more challenging. You dodge with the stick, which becomes second nature a couple hours into the game, and then you counter with whatever you would like to counter with. You have many tools available to you. Would you like to heavy strike you enemy into a wall of spikes? Go ahead. Prefer picking them up and launching them across the room so you can engage the guy that just came out of a vent behind you? Do that. Want to just unload an explosive shotgun shell right into their chest and watch them become zombie smoothie? Me too. Look, many people have gone into this game with false pretenses. People go in thinking it will be a third person shooter like Dead Space and it is not that, it could definitely be later in the game as you get upgrades, but early on you REALLY can not go into encounters blindly without thinking about it. One great thing about this game is that I was ALWAYS in danger (Maximum Security difficulty) throughout the entire game. You don't get that false sense of security like you do with other survival games where you feel like your character is severely underpowered at the start and severely overpowered at the end. This game strikes a balance where you are weak at the start and strong enough to defend yourself by the end, but not strong enough to cake walk even basic enemies if you let your guard down. One negative I found was that it really felt like some areas dragged on a little too long with our adding anything to the story or giving you any enemies to fight, I can think of only like 2 areas where this happened. Enemies act intelligently, jumping into vents when losing a fight or when they can't reach you, only to come out of a vent at a later time.

    Variety: 7/10 This is a big negative for me, boss variety. You face about 10 different enemies, one of which is a miniboss type enemy that appears about 3-4 times, another is a phenomenal robot enemy that you really only face like twice which is a shame because the strategy in engaging these enemies is really unique and fun, and the others you will encounter often but I don't want to spoil each one as the game introduces them for you. Then a single boss enemy that gets repeated twice with a second phase added the second time around. This isn't horrible for being the first game in the series but it also isn't great considering games like Dead Space had many memorable epic boss fights so I would've preferred more large scale fights with greater strategy or complexity involved. Environments, while gorgeous, did lack certain variety in scale. The majority of the game is very claustrophobic with very narrow hallways and corridors. While this works to create tension when done right, almost 90% of the game is done like this and it kinda spoils the fear since you know where you need to be going and where you can be attacked from. Weapon variety is decent, not a huge pro or con, you get the usuals and you can also carry all weapons on you at once.

    Sound: 1000/10 This is an audiophiles dream game. Every step, every creak, every nasty explosion of guts hitting walls and then sliding down said wall. It's incredible. You need to wear headphones, both to improve the immersion quality as well as to make combat easier, enemies will try flanking you through vents at times and the sound is designed so that you can hear an enemy crawling under/above you through vents as they get closer to their intended exit so it's very easy to keep track of enemies all around you.

    Fear: 3/10 There were really only a few moments I felt truly afraid here. The atmosphere and sound design is there and it's phenomenal but the combat itself breaks up the tension often so there's no time for you to overflow with anxiety.    … Expand
  86. Seno_b
    Dec 13, 2022
    9
    I really enjoyed it. I'm a bit surprised at the mixed reviews - I think some are being a bit unfair.

    I was a big Dead Space fan, and this may just surpass them for me. (It's been a while though, we'll see once the remake is out.)
  87. Residen
    Dec 13, 2022
    8
    Great game only concerning aspect was experimental combat and lack of deep story. Visuals were some of the best I've ever seen.
  88. Gildo1993
    Dec 15, 2022
    8
    Ok, so, first things first. What I liked about the game: the graphics were nice, specially the characters models and their facial expressions, which looked above average. The weapon variety was also nice, although I think the order in which you unlock them felt unusual (your first weapon is an OP handcannon, whereas you only unlock a weak pistol much later on). I also REALLY liked theOk, so, first things first. What I liked about the game: the graphics were nice, specially the characters models and their facial expressions, which looked above average. The weapon variety was also nice, although I think the order in which you unlock them felt unusual (your first weapon is an OP handcannon, whereas you only unlock a weak pistol much later on). I also REALLY liked the soundtrack, overall atmosphere and visuals. You were always on edge thanks to them. The story was also pretty cool and the voice acting was top notch. I didnt like it though that they intentionally left loose ends in the end so they could justify selling us a future DLC. What I didn't like: the gore was not as good as I thought it would be. It often felt cartoonish, and very much far from real. Prior to the games release they said that the gore system took years to develop. Well, I didn't look like it. The blood didn't feel real and many death animations were straightup bad. Also, I didn't like it that it was pretty hard to switch to a new weapon during more intense combats. Many of my deaths to bosses were because of that. Speaking about bosses, there weren't many: just 2, actually, one that was reused multiple times and the final one. Overall though, great game. Recommend it.… Expand
  89. juniortiger
    Mar 17, 2023
    10
    I recommend u get ps5 and the feel haptic control and graphics amazing and lot action and good day
  90. Dimek
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Gra jest świetna. Grafika zwala z nóg. Mam nadzieje będzie kontynuacja tej historii
  91. nealk
    Dec 28, 2022
    10
    My favourite game of 2022 - played this 3 times and enjoyed it more each time I played - some of the reviews are absolutely rubbish for this game - once u mastered the combat there is lods of fun to be had - the atmosphere and graphics are second to none - just a masterpiece
  92. Jv4k0
    Dec 29, 2022
    10
    Como fan de los juegos survival horror, mis primeras impresiones fueron ¡WOW! Que buenos gráficos, mi RX 6700 XT con todo en ultra la sufrió en 1080p, juego que posee gran apartado gráfico, los diseños increíbles, todo los pequeños detalles se aprecian excelentes, por otro lado las mecánicas son muy repetitivas, subir-bajar escaleras, pasar por conductos de ventilación, lugares muyComo fan de los juegos survival horror, mis primeras impresiones fueron ¡WOW! Que buenos gráficos, mi RX 6700 XT con todo en ultra la sufrió en 1080p, juego que posee gran apartado gráfico, los diseños increíbles, todo los pequeños detalles se aprecian excelentes, por otro lado las mecánicas son muy repetitivas, subir-bajar escaleras, pasar por conductos de ventilación, lugares muy estrechos, fue repetitivo, no lo niego, pero aún así, no le quita el encanto al juego, con lo que respecta su historia es algo básica, pero conseguí que la historia me enganchara, quería saber más y más mientras jugaba, un juego que con una mejor implementación de mecánicas sería de lo mejor que hay de este año con respecto al género… Expand
  93. Doubledealer
    Dec 30, 2022
    9
    Despite horror being my favourite genre, I held off picking this up initially due to all of the negative press it was receiving after launch. Now I've played through it, I'm in utter disbelief as to how this wasn't rated higher as it's the most fun I've had all year on PS5 alongside Elden Ring. I can't express how much fun the combat is! It never feels unfair, is in no way janky as manyDespite horror being my favourite genre, I held off picking this up initially due to all of the negative press it was receiving after launch. Now I've played through it, I'm in utter disbelief as to how this wasn't rated higher as it's the most fun I've had all year on PS5 alongside Elden Ring. I can't express how much fun the combat is! It never feels unfair, is in no way janky as many would have you believe and is brutal as all get out. I think this is one of those cases where people will look back and eventually see it for the masterpiece it is. If you in any way enjoy sci-fi horror then do yourself a favour and pick this up ASAP, you may just fall in love with it as I did!… Expand
  94. Lida79
    Dec 31, 2022
    10
    Amazing game !! I really enjoyed ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ clearly inspired by Dead space.
  95. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
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  96. Devir1988
    Jan 21, 2023
    10
    Callisto protocol is a very good game, I feel that it immerses me in a scary atmosphere. This game knows how to generate a feeling of despair to face the horrors of that prison. The combat system is brutal and aggressive, just the way I like it.
  97. poopchungus
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    underrated gem. its not a horror game, its an action game with a horror atmosphere. go in knowing what to expect and it'll be fun.
  98. ulises1
    Jan 26, 2023
    9
    No lo compré de salida por las malas críticas, pero menos mal que con una rebaja lo he comprado. Si bien no es perfecto, en gráficos, ambientación y sonido es lo mejor en consolas. No es muy largo pero para mí es muy rejugable.. Es líneal pero hay estancias del juego que te puedes perder fácilmente si vas muy al grano. Su jugabilidad puede no gustar a todo el mundo pero es espectacular. LoNo lo compré de salida por las malas críticas, pero menos mal que con una rebaja lo he comprado. Si bien no es perfecto, en gráficos, ambientación y sonido es lo mejor en consolas. No es muy largo pero para mí es muy rejugable.. Es líneal pero hay estancias del juego que te puedes perder fácilmente si vas muy al grano. Su jugabilidad puede no gustar a todo el mundo pero es espectacular. Lo peor es el abuso de ir por tantas tuberías y pasillos estrechos.… Expand
  99. GaddE
    Jan 28, 2023
    8
    Brilliant atmosphere, combat was fun and very tense. Graphics are some of the best I've ever seen, main downside for me was the enemy variety, and a few 'janky' moments here and there with enemies. Hoping for a sequel as it has laid good ground with the story.
  100. domxxe95
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    The Callisto Protocol is what i would consider a specific game with specific needs to appeal a specific group of players. In general perspective, aside all the lag and stuttering fails it had on launch day, I agree that enemy variety, lack of exploration and somewhat unconvincing story flaws the game to some extent but this is SDS first entry, a team that is relatively new to the industryThe Callisto Protocol is what i would consider a specific game with specific needs to appeal a specific group of players. In general perspective, aside all the lag and stuttering fails it had on launch day, I agree that enemy variety, lack of exploration and somewhat unconvincing story flaws the game to some extent but this is SDS first entry, a team that is relatively new to the industry led by Glen Schofield. All of these flaws was mainly because the game was rushed, it had no alpha, nor beta testing. No doubt that if hardcore gamers were able to experience this, they would immediately point out these flaws and the game turn out to be a masterpiece. Now the other thing: melee - the big fuzz everyone is talking about, how it's flawed and etc. This is where my initial comment about the game stands out: that it's for specific players who enjoy thinking outside the box. I play all the games like Resident Evil, The Last of Us, etc. on hardest possible difficulty because only then you appreciate the beauty of the game and the needs to think outside the box. I played The Callisto Protocol on Maximum Security difficulty and aside from the tedious beginning where I still was learning the controls, I had no issues of keeping a ample supply of supplies and just playing the game, the way it's meant to be played. The melee becomes tedious, yes, if you don't think outside the box. When you start to realize that you can grab enemies or even ordinary large objects to use them as a shield vs ranged enemy attacks, that you can bait the enemy near the hazard, shoot them for stun and then use heavy melee attack to bash them flying right into hazard, that you can use the ordinary objects like cans, laundry boxes, etc. to fling them at enemies to deal damage and stun them for a melee hit... it opens up the creativity level of approaching encounters. That's why I enjoyed this game so much and just can't stand the crybabies who want more shooting and less melee to be a dead space clone.… 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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