The Callisto Protocol

1. 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 therevisually 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.… Expand

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2. 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 StrikingOne 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

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4. 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… Expand

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5. Talos25

   Feb 22, 2023

   8

   Beautiful graphics, amazing voice actors but the story felt kinda bland and the combat felt repetitive and clunky

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6. Solid64

   Dec 9, 2022

   6

   Came into this game hoping for a Dead Space clone. What I got was a watered down version with near broken combat. One on one the combat systemCame into this game hoping for a Dead Space clone. What I got was a watered down version with near broken combat. One on one the combat system works, mostly, but add more than one enemy at a time in close quarters (which happens a lot) and it becomes a slog where the only way to succeed is to try again after you die knowing what the pattern of appearance is for that particular fight. I haven’t completed the game as of yet but am struggling to want to do so.… Expand

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7. MxoldqEvdyr

   Dec 13, 2022

   4

   Bastante aburridor, es muy bien hecho visualmente pero es en lo único que destaca.

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8. davygravy93

   Jan 1, 2023

   0

   The melee combat just sucks. Anyone claiming otherwise is a shill or didn't finish the game because frankly it's one the most poorly executedThe melee combat just sucks. Anyone claiming otherwise is a shill or didn't finish the game because frankly it's one the most poorly executed combat systems Iv ever seen in a 3rd person action game. It essentially plays like punch out where you dodge left or right and counterattack but unlike punch out there no depth to any of it, that's right an NES game is more complex than this triple A game that costs 70 usd new.
   
   Where the combat really flounders is how enemies magnetize to you regardless of where they are positioned, they can be 3 feet away and just magically be up on you leading to annoying quick time events that get old very quickly. The combat could work if the controls weren't so clunky, the game uses too many complex animations that slow everything down while your enemies have split second reaction time. Any time you face more than one enemy it all falls apart because the combat was designed around fighting one enemy at a time, there are parts where ranged enemies will kill you offscreen because you're focused on another enemy, it's not difficult just annoying.
   
   The story is nonexistent. Big tough girl boss causes your ship to crash into prison planet where you go through a disneyland theme park of death that you must go through to survive. The only story development is in audio logs which is beyond overused at this point. Characters are paper thin with no backstories or personality to them, no one changes over the course of the story whatsoever. Oh and it ends on a cliffhanger to sell DLC, lovely.
   
   Easily my most disappointing game of 2022. I was looking forward to this but it's pretty obvious the devs at the helm did not understand what made Dead Space great and were trying their hardest to imitate it while adding in mechanics from Last of Us for "muh realism". Boring linear corridor game that lives in the shadow of older brother.… Expand

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