The Callisto Protocol

 Xbox Series X
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 288 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 174 out of 288
  2. Mixed: 42 out of 288
  3. Negative: 72 out of 288
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  1. 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
  2. Marlim
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Atmosfera 10/10
    História 9/10
    Jogabilidade 10/10
    Terror 10/10
    Choque 10/10
    Gráfico 10/10
  3. Jamiroquai
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Thanks for the real art and fresh air. Sooner or later such great games will disappear. God damn shame
  4. LuciusCarluswig
    Jan 29, 2023
    10
    Je met un dix ce qui est exagéré je sais bien..mais simplement pour salué le travail des développeurs qui ont le mérite de proposer une histoire originale dans un style évidement très proche de Dead Space.
    L'histoire est plustot bien ecrite l'ambiance visuelle et sonore est excellente sur ca il n'y a rien à dire. Le seul véritable bémol c'est que le jeu est trop courte et au niveau du    Je met un dix ce qui est exagéré je sais bien..mais simplement pour salué le travail des développeurs qui ont le mérite de proposer une histoire originale dans un style évidement très proche de Dead Space.
    L'histoire est plustot bien ecrite l'ambiance visuelle et sonore est excellente sur ca il n'y a rien à dire. Le seul véritable bémol c'est que le jeu est trop courte et au niveau du gameplay il y aurais des amelioration à faire. Mais franchement ce calisto Protocol vaux le détour clairement !    … Expand
  5. macmakai
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    If you want to experience an atmosphere of terror, this is the game for you! It fulfills all the roles and makes you have a bad time. A game that from my opinion I loved and reminds me a lot of Dead Space. I recommend it 100%
  6. 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
  7. 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.
  8. spongehodor
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    The game more than just Amazing! Graphics - a new level in games. Gameplay is nice and hardcore.
  9. username666872
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Very atmospheric and solid game we need more games like this I am so tired of open world looting games.
  10. Bartson
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    Wurde durchgehend gut unterhalten. Eigentlich 9 Punkte, aber ich geb 10 wegen den ganzen Kaspeen die so schlecht bewerten weils kein dead space ist
  11. dannielVinici
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Melhor jogo de terror que joguei que experiência incrível com gráficos fodas parecendo cinema e extremamente brutal com batalhas extremamente desafiador fiquei viciado
  12. Krakenxx
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    visually looks real
    very convincing as well as technical in terms of motion animation. I can’t say that the story deserves an Oscar, and there were some optimization problems on the release, but the game clearly deserves such low ratings. I put 10 out of 10 to restore justice a little.
  13. yousifharazi
    May 5, 2023
    10
    I love it so much very very nice gameplay and pictures nice all play great best horror game
  14. JackMcloed
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterfully crafted gaming experience. I guess everyone just likes mindless wandering time waster micro transaction games now.

    This game is a spiritual successor to something that already exists and STILL 2x as creative and innovative as 90% of games. Makes me sick how bandwagon people are being. Probably because they didn't figure out the mechanics and need a game to    This game is a masterfully crafted gaming experience. I guess everyone just likes mindless wandering time waster micro transaction games now.

    This game is a spiritual successor to something that already exists and STILL 2x as creative and innovative as 90% of games.

    Makes me sick how bandwagon people are being. Probably because they didn't figure out the mechanics and need a game to hold their hand and reassure them that they're a champ.
    This game makes you feel a certain kind of way and it's incredible at it.
    Don't sleep on this one just because journalists ran a coordinated smear campaign. They did so they could shill for the big 3 and further degenerate gaming into nothing but factory filth. Guess they have to make sure real games don't get made anymore.

    The biggest complaint I keep hearing is that you lock on to the enemy that's attacking you, so it doesn't work for multiple enemies or... something. I gotta tell you that this game gives you all the tools you need. If a second character gets too close, you will still dodge it because it instantly locks to the enemy attacking. What you need to do is use the telekinesis glove to throw extra enemies out of the way if you get overwhelmed. SIMPLE AS THAT. Just pay attention to the environment and use everything you can to dominate enemies, that's what hazards and explosion tanks are there for. Just use them. Figuring out how to not get overwhelmed and managing enemies is THE WHOLE POINT, while being as ruthless and efficient as possible. This game is basically perfect at everything it attempts. I can't believe all this bad press it's getting from people who PLAY VIDEO GAMES FOR A LIVING, so you would think they wouldn't suck.

    Another thing is "it's just linear OMG I can't endlessly explore idiot areas aimlessly wahhh" Go play Ubisoft you morons. Get some micro trans checklists you're such a glutton for. Because that's exactly what you'll get when you only give excellent scores to cookie cutter games. You get what you deserve you fools. This game is a series of expertly crafted and paced GAUNTLETS, it always is throwing a new challenge at you each and every time and highlights the actual depth and game design prowess on clear display.

    Oh and too many vents... Well would you prefer broke asses with old systems and hardware couldn't play it? You need that to hide loading screens, besides this is how the previous games were and part of the DNA. They paced it out extremely well and I'd argue you wouldn't get near the same "Dead Space feeling" without them. It's all about vibe. What's funny is that this is a cross platform game and STILL has the best graphics I've ever seen in a game. Try and tell me it doesn't look like a literal movie from start to finish!

    I guess quality experiences aren't everyone's bag.    … Expand
  15. Raspytin
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    The game as a whole I like good graphics beautiful locations and levels on xbox series s game looks decent
  16. Ashura12
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Game is insane i want more more i want already calisto protocol sequel
  17. YaSiLaS
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Atmosphäre 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 10/10
    Horror 10/10
    Shock 10/10
    Grafik 10/10
  18. JimboBaggins
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Just going to get the first thing out of the way. This game is not Dead Space, while there are some mechanics that are similar this is a completely different game. With that said I highly recommend you go into this game with that in mind.

    I also played this game on an Xbox Series X via performance mode and through my play through it was almost flawless performance wise. It stuttered    Just going to get the first thing out of the way. This game is not Dead Space, while there are some mechanics that are similar this is a completely different game. With that said I highly recommend you go into this game with that in mind.

    I also played this game on an Xbox Series X via performance mode and through my play through it was almost flawless performance wise. It stuttered occasionally, but not often at all. Through my play through it only crashed once, but this game boots up and loads so fast that it did not bother me that bad. Also going through a modern AAA title at launch with it only crashing once seems like a great thing these days.

    I do understand that some platforms may have performance issues and you may want to wait until they are patched, but I highly recommend Xbox Series X on performance mode.

    With all of that out of the way, I am happy to say that I absolutely love this game! Yes it is hard on both normal and hard modes, but this is a survival horror game so you being fragile to the monsters in this game is something that I like.

    I have also seen people complain about the combat in this game since it is more melee based than shooting based. To me this is a lot of fun, and once you get through the learning curve of the melee based combat it becomes less frustrating and more exciting. Ammo in this game is also a rare resource, so it is not something you can just find and expect there to be plenty of. The level design, environment, lighting, and graphics are 100% where this game shines. It is absolutely both beautiful and disturbing (in a good way). One thing I kept recognizing throughout my play through was the cosmic horror designs of both the levels and the monsters. Everything about this game feels it was directly inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and I absolutely love it!

    I am not going to talk about any of the story as I enjoyed my blind play through and this is how I recommend playing this game. But I was absolutely hooked and interested on what was going on.

    In the end I give this game a 10/10, it is completely fantastic from start to finish and for everyone who loves survival horror I 100% recommend this game!    … Expand
  19. Tomfoolery444
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    This game is phenomenal! Beautiful graphics, tense atmosphere, excellent grasp of survival horror. Don’t go by the critic’s reviews on this one. Wrote a longer review but Metacritic botched it. Support a new IP and if you’re vaguely interested in this title, pick it up! You won’t be disappointed.
  20. Martinrazie
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    First true next gen game. Graphics, sounds and scary story is awensome! Game of The year!
  21. 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 old days. I'm tired of open world...i like a good game with levels and lots of violence. This a dope ass game
  22. Geheim
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Simplesmente incrível!O jogo superou minhas expectativas e espero que haja uma continuação.Pra quem é fan de dead space vai amar o game.
  23. merohong
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Great visual, sound and impact.
    The immersion was good and it was a long-awaited style of game.
  24. HAWKB13
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best horror experiences of the last decade that isn't a remake of an older game.

    At first it's obvious that the team at Striking Distance Studios is made up of many of the original Dead Space devs. It borrows heavily from it but soon enough it becomes clear that The Callisto Protocol is its own beast with its own strengths and weaknesses. The game has a much bigger focus    One of the best horror experiences of the last decade that isn't a remake of an older game.

    At first it's obvious that the team at Striking Distance Studios is made up of many of the original Dead Space devs. It borrows heavily from it but soon enough it becomes clear that The Callisto Protocol is its own beast with its own strengths and weaknesses.

    The game has a much bigger focus on close up combat with an interesting dodging mechanic. Later one unlocks more and more ranged weapons too though.

    The graphics and sound design are on point and some of the best I have ever seen. Especially the facial animations are unbelievable.
    Talking about graphics, the gore is also extreme and brilliant.

    The story itself is a bit simple at first but the game gets a lot of world building and lore added later into the game. Characters also act pretty realistic compared to other games in the genre.

    Overall I can't say much negative about it except for that I wish it had a bit more enemy variety and more exploration. The horror elements are great but maybe get a bit diluted later on without many new enemy types.

    I give the game a 10/10 for being an amazing experience. It has amazing horror elements and manages to step out of Dead Space's shadow with many new and fresh ideas.    … Expand
  25. FJLC
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Go buy this game!

    Being a longtime fan of the dead space series, I can surely compare the previous entries with TCP. It becomes apparent that the Devs were the same and that´s all good. It's like reuniting with an old friend in a different setup. And I mean different in all sorts of good ways. The scenarios are astounding. It clearly shows that a lot of TLC was put into this tittle.    Go buy this game!

    Being a longtime fan of the dead space series, I can surely compare the previous entries with TCP. It becomes apparent that the Devs were the same and that´s all good. It's like reuniting with an old friend in a different setup. And I mean different in all sorts of good ways. The scenarios are astounding. It clearly shows that a lot of TLC was put into this tittle. Really can´t understand all the hate from professional critics. For all of you out there that are tired of chores in endless open worlds or heavy text based indie tittles go grab this one, you won´t regret it! Take it in short bursts and absorb the complexity and realistic visuals; it´s a treat. I´m playing on XBOX Series X, performance mode with no issues. Good gaming and happy Christmas for all of you!    … Expand
  26. SmoothSailing
    Dec 8, 2022
    10
    I see this game getting alot of hate. I just beat it on Series X and I LOVED it. Gritty combat. The lore is cool and I can see a bunch of places that they can take it with DLCs and sequels/prequels. The graphics are incredible as well. Sometimes the sound stuttered a bit but pressing the xbox circle and then immediately returning to the game with a press of b stopped the stutteringI see this game getting alot of hate. I just beat it on Series X and I LOVED it. Gritty combat. The lore is cool and I can see a bunch of places that they can take it with DLCs and sequels/prequels. The graphics are incredible as well. Sometimes the sound stuttered a bit but pressing the xbox circle and then immediately returning to the game with a press of b stopped the stuttering immediately. Its launch week so I'm confident that will get patched. I'm very excited to see where this franchise will go and am really glad I scooped it.… Expand
  27. Joe2539
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    Very Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good
  28. Stopthestodge
    Jan 11, 2023
    10
    I went into this game expecting a gruesome, difficult and spooky masterpiece and that is exactly what I got. It is one of the best looking games I have ever played with an engaging story that slowly reveals the mysteries of the well designed world without revealing too much as to still leave you with an essence of uncertainty that’s needed in this type of game. I rarely say this but II went into this game expecting a gruesome, difficult and spooky masterpiece and that is exactly what I got. It is one of the best looking games I have ever played with an engaging story that slowly reveals the mysteries of the well designed world without revealing too much as to still leave you with an essence of uncertainty that’s needed in this type of game. I rarely say this but I actually can’t wait for the DLC to explore more or this fantastic game!… Expand
  29. Ahmed8ibra
    Jan 15, 2023
    10
    Amazing game everything about it is mind blowing from the graphics to the sound design also the story is simple but meaningful
  30. NitroEU
    Jan 28, 2023
    10
    Love this game! After a couple of patches it's almost perfect. NG+ makes Platinum trophy very enjoyable. Can't wait for story DLC.
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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
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Jan 6, 2023
    80
    Overall, Callisto is a really good survival horror experience. If you like Dead Space, you need to try this game. The main campaign has a lot of passion put into it and I had a bunch of fun with it. The game definitely has some problems here and there, but I think true horror fans will admire it for its fantastic campaign. I really feel that this series will have just as interesting of a world as Dead Space if the series continues beyond this first installment. The story is overall good and the ending begs for DLC or a sequel. Be sure to try this game if you’re in the mood for a cinematic horror experience with a lot of intensity.
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  2. Movies Games and Tech
    Dec 21, 2022
    80
    The Callisto Protocol is an exceptional horror adventure title. It will be hard for Dead Space fans to ignore the similarities, but it should be enjoyed on its merits. With slick combat, amazing aesthetics, and an incredible plot, this needs to be played.
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  3. ZTGD
    Dec 19, 2022
    70
    This game wants to be Dead Space really, REALLY, bad, but what’s interesting about that is I haven’t even finished the first Dead Space game and I can see it. Is this a bad thing? No, it’s really not as Callisto Protocol isn’t a trash game at all, they tried some new things with the controls and stuff some of it worked but for me a lot more of it didn’t. The game’s depiction of excessive violence is fun but even it wears on to the point of feeling overboard, especially when you think why they have giant grinding machines in the open like this in the middle of a prison. The story, while predictable, was an enjoyable adventure, but as far as graphics this game looks incredible. But as most of us know by now, looks aren’t everything and so it is with Callisto Protocol.
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