The Callisto Protocol

 PlayStation 5
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 1069 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 615 out of 1069
  2. Mixed: 212 out of 1069
  3. Negative: 242 out of 1069
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  1. 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
  2. spartacus215
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I love this game. People crying bc they suck at melee combat while not realizing that you’re supposed to utilize your environment and be strategic in combat. TCP has Massive potential for being a new IP. I just beat it after 15hrs on my Series X and it’s my GOTY pick! Amazing graphics. Atmosphere and Ambiance are unsettling AF. Sound and Lighting are superb! Solid combat mechanics once youI love this game. People crying bc they suck at melee combat while not realizing that you’re supposed to utilize your environment and be strategic in combat. TCP has Massive potential for being a new IP. I just beat it after 15hrs on my Series X and it’s my GOTY pick! Amazing graphics. Atmosphere and Ambiance are unsettling AF. Sound and Lighting are superb! Solid combat mechanics once you master it. Decent story that sets up the core foundation. Cool weapons; especially the 3D printing aspect. I’d be ecstatic to see a more city setting in the sequel; similar to Dead Space 2, but with your own spin bc the prison setting was flawless! I’ll preface that the things I’d fix for the sequel though are more enemy variety. Different bosses. A few more melee weapons & a faster health injector. Incredible debut title. I can overlook the gripes and see the potential and know that I thoroughly enjoyed this game! Nobody who truly loves the Dead Space franchise can hate this game IMHO.… Expand
  3. Marlim
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Atmosfera 10/10
    História 9/10
    Jogabilidade 10/10
    Terror 10/10
    Choque 10/10
    Gráfico 10/10
  4. gomemk
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Loving every minute of it , keeps me on edge constantly . Combat could have been better specially against multiple enemies otherwise for me on my PS5 Loving it .
  5. 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.
  6. JeanLucAwesome
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Amazing game, just the right length. No padding, well structured and executed.
    True survival horror, unlike some games where regular enemies become a joke half way through after you upgrade your equipment and you learn their quirks. Here thats not the case. They are always a threat, and force you to play cautiously. And they are always throwing enemies at you in creative unpredictable    Amazing game, just the right length. No padding, well structured and executed.
    True survival horror, unlike some games where regular enemies become a joke half way through after you upgrade your equipment and you learn their quirks. Here thats not the case. They are always a threat, and force you to play cautiously. And they are always throwing enemies at you in creative unpredictable ways to where you never feel completely safe. Barely any encounters felt the same. So many intense moments, great atmosphere throughout, awesome weapons to play around with, a good story and characters, challenging gameplay that holds no punches. Nor does it hold your hand with lame on screen indicators and slow down prompts. No coddling. They 100% outdid Deadspace here. Best horror game I played since Resident Evil 2 remake.    … Expand
  7. 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.
  8. AstroCyborg
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I absolutely love it the graphics are top notch,the gore reminds me of god of war back when the devs weren’t afraid of gore the combat is absolutely a blast we all thought we were getting a pure dead space copy but instead got something more
  9. Unbiased_Critic
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    Just got through the first hour. I’ll update my review when done. So far, the game is worth your time. Black iron prison is one huge set piece full of atmosphere. The musical score and sound effects will keep you on a high awareness level. There’s quite a bit of game left to cover, but, so far, if you love sci-fi, thrillers, 3rd person action games and we’re a fan of dead space, give theJust got through the first hour. I’ll update my review when done. So far, the game is worth your time. Black iron prison is one huge set piece full of atmosphere. The musical score and sound effects will keep you on a high awareness level. There’s quite a bit of game left to cover, but, so far, if you love sci-fi, thrillers, 3rd person action games and we’re a fan of dead space, give the game a go. As a new IP and first game from a new studio, I’m super impressed and can’t imagine what the dev team could do if given the chance to work on a sequel.… Expand
  10. vevo00
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Great game, great atmosphere, great combat, playing time is great being longer than Dead Space 1 and 2, I finished it in about 13 hours, which is great for Survivor Horror games and people who are complaining about the game time they should play an RPG or an open world if you want so many hours of repetitive content.
  11. Jazzfusion11
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Loving the game! Finally we get another taste of Glen Schofield's Imagination. It's been too long since we have gotten a sci Fi horror survival game. I hope we get a Calisto Protocol 2 in the future and this game becomes a franchise
  12. 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
  13. woody1701
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Good game, great gameplay and mechanics. Almost no issues with game stability and performance.
  14. WolfSnake88
    Jan 9, 2023
    10
    Absolutely beautifully crafted game, rich set pieces and a very intriguing universe. Can't wait for more.
  15. Strichstarke
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Great game! Played it on medium difficulty and feels like I can for sure replay it on the harder one and then maybe one day even try the upcoming hardcore mode. Game is worth the money and is a great survival horror game. Dont listen to the haters
  16. Puike
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Loved every minute of it - not without its flaws, but it brought nostalgia in it classic approach to game design.
  17. Sannikov123
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    I think it’s A Game with Great Atmosphere, Sound and Graphics and is a good Foundation for a sequel that i hope will come some Day cause of the Mixed Reviews.
  18. MelGibson
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    I just dont understand any of the negative reviews! The game isn't even that hard! Also I'm over 10 hours in and not even half way done the game. Wtf is going on here? Lol I've never EVER seen a game get trashed like this when in all honesty it's the best game I've played all year, and it's also the most Next gen looking game I've seen since the new consoles launched. The gameplay,I just dont understand any of the negative reviews! The game isn't even that hard! Also I'm over 10 hours in and not even half way done the game. Wtf is going on here? Lol I've never EVER seen a game get trashed like this when in all honesty it's the best game I've played all year, and it's also the most Next gen looking game I've seen since the new consoles launched. The gameplay, atmosphere, and sound design is next level stuff. Don't even listen to me just look at some gameplay footage and if your a little interested then your gunna love this game. Solid 9 out of 10.… Expand
  19. jonmax11021981
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Gostei demais do jogo, gráficos excelentes, historia que prende, ótima imersão. Estou jogando no PC, com um pouco de instabilidade, mas rodando bem na maioria do tempo em 4K 120FPS.
  20. Chrisjc88
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    Graphics are beautiful, I love the obvious nods to Dead Space and the melee combat is pretty awesome for a survival horror game!
  21. Marlonbm
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    O jogo é fantástico! Super divertido cheio de ação, efeitos legais e uma história linda. O estúdio se destacou em oferecer uma experiência de tirar o fôlego com uma boa variedade de jogabilidade.
  22. Irfanullah86
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Totally loved the game. Played on PS5 and quality of game is amazing. The Gameplay mechanics are very different to other games. For some people different can be bad and for some it can be good. For me it's very good. Graphics and animations are top notch. Story is good. Game longevity is good for a horror/survival game.
  23. Morton89
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Absolutely amazing game everything from graphics lighting combat creatures is really good very impressed with this game
  24. RolandOG
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Why are people such spoiled babies? If you liked Dead Space that much better it’s because you were a kid and basically all video games seemed better. If you experienced the same things now you’d be giving them 0 and saying they’re a horrible disappointment. This game is really good- a solid 8, but giving 10 to help counter all the stupidly low scores. The graphics and 3d audio areWhy are people such spoiled babies? If you liked Dead Space that much better it’s because you were a kid and basically all video games seemed better. If you experienced the same things now you’d be giving them 0 and saying they’re a horrible disappointment. This game is really good- a solid 8, but giving 10 to help counter all the stupidly low scores. The graphics and 3d audio are fantastic, and runs buttery smooth on PS5. For Unreal Engine 4 it is very impressive. The devs did great work on turning it into something closer to UE5. The story and characters are solid, and the combat brutal and terrifying. Honestly, it could have been just as good without all the disgusting death scenes. We really shouldn’t be so entertained by it, like we’re all serial killers inside. Anyway, the dodge and GRP mechanics make it interesting. No running around mashing buttons to roll around to dodge (which is horribly old, honestly). Well worth the purchase on PS5.… Expand
  25. SkyTroN
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Great Graphics & Sound and an intriguing story. False expectations can ruin the experience as it seems happened for a lot of people.
    Definitely a MUST play for Genre-Fans
  26. AnthD13
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    The story, the combat, the visuals, the sound design, everything is peak cinema
  27. Mprime505
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    The game is spectacular! On the PS5 it runs so well. I had a smile from ear to ear for most of the game. The music terrific as well. Get it! I want more please!
  28. Usefulidiot
    Jul 9, 2023
    10
    The hate for this game is completely unwarranted. It’s a very fun and exciting game.
  29. 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.
  30. ZoltanZero
    Mar 18, 2023
    10
    Beatiful game!! Very scary and the graphic is incredibile. Good weapons and excellent story!
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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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