The Callisto Protocol landed over the weekend, and as usual, let’s take a look at what critics have to say about Striking Distance Studios’ sci-fi survival horror game.
Overall, The Callisto Protocol received mixed reviews. While the majority of reviews were positive, with praise for the game’s excellent visuals and intense gameplay, many were quick to point out that the game lacked originality by comparison. with Dead Space.
PCGamesN – 9/10: “Dead Space’s spiritual heir, combining and building on ideas from the best horror games of recent years, with a lot of gore. However, the lackluster plot is one of the flaws of the horror game. it.” PC Gamer – 79/100: “Gore and moody, The Callisto Protocol doesn’t spoil the survival horror formula. The game captures every rhythm and characteristic of the genre to tell a gritty sci-fi story that’s full of menace. threatened.” IGN – 7/10: “The Callisto Protocol inherits the bloody spirit of the Dead Space series, but the game is more of a modern clone than a new mutant.” VGC – 3/5: “The Callisto Protocol offers the same violence, intensity, and horror as its predecessor Dead Space, but with a deeper fighting style. However, a cliché story and lack of original ideas makes the game more interesting. play is still stuck in the past.” Gamespot – 5/10: “Despite a strong start, The Callisto Protocol’s focus on action-heavy scenes hampered the game’s potential for horror while also overloading combat mechanics.”