The Callisto Protocol

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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  1. DualShockers
    Dec 6, 2022
    40
    A bland sad protagonist with all the charisma of a rock with a frowny face, a mystery box-style narrative that only ends with more mystery boxes, a combat system that wants to be multiple entirely different games. The Callisto Protocol might function, and it’ll certainly have its launch issues patched out in due time, but in no way can I recommend it to anyone but the most morbidly curious. Everything was stacked in this game’s favor, and it still wasn’t enough. We didn’t need Dead Space 2.0 - we just needed a cohesive, focused game. Instead, it's an oddly soulless concoction of unfocused ambitions, poor planning, and inconceivably amateurish design. Whether you're winning or losing, Callisto Protocol never feels right.
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  1. The Verge
    Dec 2, 2022
    I wanted to give up many times throughout the game, but I powered through because of how much I dug the beginning of the game. But eventually a multi-stage boss fight broke me and I had to stop. This is what makes The Callisto Protocol so disappointing. It does so much well, and a huge percentage of the game is a blast. It’s the kind of high-end horror experience that doesn’t really exist outside of Resident Evil. But then it sours things with difficulty that adds absolutely nothing to the experience. In the end, the scariest thing is the wasted potential.
  2. Xboxygen
    Dec 7, 2022
    As fans of the survival horror genre, we were eagerly waiting for The Callisto Protocol: and what a ride. Glen Schofield and his new team of industry veterans master their art and offer us a very successful horrific experience with an exemplary artistic direction and production. The nervous and tactical confrontations are exhilarating to play and the discomfort can be felt throughout our undertaking. Fans of gore will be served. Despite all the studio’s efforts to diversify the game sequences, the title suffers from a dated level design linked to the cross-gen development. Spiritual son of the legendary Dead Space, The Callisto Protocol, if not having killed its father, can at least look him straight in the eyes with dignity. Thanks to a lore that looks promising, it has also earned the right to chart its own course. We are ready for the next one!

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#87 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2022
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#12 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2022

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 288 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 174 out of 288
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 288
  3. Negative: 72 out of 288
  1. J1991julio
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    People compare it too much to deadspace. But even if there is no new game+ new content coming and the game is fun. It reminds me of the oldPeople compare it too much to deadspace. But even if there is no new game+ new content coming and the game is fun. It reminds me of the old days. I'm tired of open world...i like a good game with levels and lots of violence. This a dope ass game… Full Review »
  2. Kc01713
    Dec 3, 2022
    4
    XBox cant be so powerful yet perform so weak,this is buyer's remorse. As for the gameplay,is was repetitive and became boring after an hour ofXBox cant be so powerful yet perform so weak,this is buyer's remorse. As for the gameplay,is was repetitive and became boring after an hour of playing.… Full Review »
  3. Reed618
    Dec 6, 2022
    5
    This game was one of my most anticipated this year but honestly felt like a massive chore to play through despite only taking around 7 hours.This game was one of my most anticipated this year but honestly felt like a massive chore to play through despite only taking around 7 hours. Limited enemy variety, one mid boss that's reused three or four times, cool but long and unskippable death animations, uninteresting level design, very little character development or story and a strong focus on melee combat despite the the melee system being very basic and uninteresting.

    Honestly makes me way more excited for dead space remake because the callisto protocol doesn't even come close to that series.    … Full Review »
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