The Callisto Protocol Review: 111 Ratings, Pros and Cons

3.7

87 ratings

The Callisto Protocol Review: 111 Ratings, Pros and Cons

Date: 28/10/2022 (Last saved review: 07/07/2023) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr

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87 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 3.7/5.
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4.8/5 GamesCreed	9.5/10 PlaySense	92/100 Generación Xbox	9.1/10 The Games Machine
9/10 GameReactor	9/10 PCGames	9/10 Areajugones	18/20 JeuxActu.com
4.5/5 Windows Central	9/10 Journal du Geek	9/10 Phenixx Gaming	89/100 4players
8.9/10 TierraGamer	8.88/10 Comunidad Xbox	8.87/10 Vandal	88/100 Games.ch
8.74/10 Le Bêta-Testeur	8.7/10 AusGamers	8.6/10 Tom’s Hardware (it)	17/20 GamerGen
8.5/10 KeenGamer	8.3/10 SpazioGames	82/100 MeuPlayStation	4/5 War Legend
4/5 GodIsAGeek	8/10 Numerama	8/10 Shacknews	8/10 Press Start
8/10 GamersGlobal	4/5 EuroGamer.fr	4/5 Computer Bild	80/100 Complete Xbox
8/10 GameSpew	8/10 M2 Gaming	4/5 Geeks By Girls	8/10 Movies Games and Tech
79/100 PCGamer	79/100 COGconnected	7.875/10 Peopleware	7.8/10 GeekNPlay
7.5/10 ActuGaming	7.5/10 Checkpoint Gaming	7.5/10 MKAU Gaming	7.5/10 GeekCulture
7.5/10 StateOfGaming	7.5/10 Xbox Tavern	7.5/10 NerdMovieProductions	7.5/10 Geeko
7.2/10 wccftech	7/10 Push Square	3.5/5 4WeAreGamers	7/10 Guardado Rapido
7/10 MeriStation	3.5/5 Twinfinite	7/10 Niche Gamer	7/10 GameHope
7/10 Neowin	70/100 Gaming Trend	3.5/5 Pocket-lint	70/100 TheXboxHub
7/10 ZTGD	6.9/10 Boss Level Gamer	6.5/10 Pizza Fria	6/10 GameInformer
3/5 GamesRadar	3/5 NME	6/10 GameOver	6/10 GamingBolt
3/5 Tom's Guide (US)	6/10 tuttoteK	5.7/10 GamesVillage	2.5/5 Hardcore Gamer
5/10 GameLove	4.5/10 TechRaptor	4/10 GameKult.com	4/10 VideoChums
3/10 PlayStation LifeStyle

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4.8

GamesCreed

Great story
Ultra-realistic human behaviours
Photorealistic visuals and designs
Likeable characters
Creepy atmosphere
Chilling audio
Gory takedowns and finishers

Inconsistent melee mechanics
Limited ammunition
Shop/currency is obscure

reviewed at 14/12/2022 - [read the full review on GamesCreed]

9.5

PlaySense

Intriguing story
Exorbitant production values
Phenomenal lighting
Exceptional sound
Exciting biting nail
Brutal combat system
Ultimate horror experience
Excellent workmanship

Jacob stays very calm
The inventory needs to be better balanced
Sporadic framerate drops (possible)

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on PlaySense]

100

Generación Xbox

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Generación Xbox]

9.1

The Games Machine

The atmosphere is remarkable, be prepared for a lot of jumps on the chair.
More advanced and varied combat system than Dead Space...

Small design and balance issues, being corrected.
... But dodging requires a lot of practice and composure.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on The Games Machine]

PCGames

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on PCGames]

JeuxActu.com

A true spiritual sequel to Dead Space A crazy atmosphere, thanks to the lights and sound effects A well thought out and very brutal combat system No concessions on gore, but then really not! The pleasure of embedding a monster in a wall of peaks! Craft that forces you to make choices. A rather credible hero, well interpreted. We come out exhausted from the experience

The exploration part is very classic The bestiary lacks a little variety, and boss. Under-exploited infiltration. Poorly arranged subtitles Some crashes during the test (fixed by patches)

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on JeuxActu.com]

4.5

Windows Central

Detailed character models, environments, and enemies
Chillingly fantastic audio design
Effective survival-horror gameplay mechanics
Good accessibility options

Major performance problems in one small mid-game section
A couple of checkpoint issues

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Windows Central]

Areajugones

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[9/10] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Análisis The Callisto Protocol: el Dead Space 4 que todos merecíamos [read the full review on Areajugones]
[9/10] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Análisis The Callisto Protocol: el juego que todos merecíamos [read the full review on Areajugones]

Journal du Geek

Intelligent level design
Graphics beyond realism
Optimal sensory immersion
Epic battles at every encounter

Slow gameplay when exploring

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]

Phenixx Gaming

Incredible horror environments
Enhanced melee focus is a nice change of pace
Room to expand into a series

Inventory management becomes moot near end-game
Didn't dig deeply enough into lore and story

reviewed at 13/12/2022 - [read the full review on Phenixx Gaming]

100

4players

Very good graphics
Grandiose sound design
Well-made monsters
Brutal Death Animations
Beautiful story bouncing

Mini-Boss Recycling
No chapter selection
Small technical inconsistencies
Non-cancellable cinematics

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on 4players]

8.9

TierraGamer

A true survival horror that makes you take care of your resources
A very impressive visual and sound section
Their fight is complex and satisfying

Changing weapons and healing can be very slow
Some framerate drops

reviewed at 03/12/2022 - [read the full review on TierraGamer]

8.88

Comunidad Xbox

Graphically, a work of art
Very good and immersive sound
Well-implemented combat system
Well-adjusted difficulty

Little survival in fact
Some small release bugs
Level design

reviewed at 07/12/2022 - [read the full review on Comunidad Xbox]

8.87

Vandal

Very entertaining and gets straight to the point.
Good combination of horror and action.
A very well designed fight for the genre...

... which is presented in a somewhat confusing way.
No reason to play it again.
Some design decisions somewhat outdated.

reviewed at 05/12/2022 - [read the full review on Vandal]

100

Games.ch

An exciting story full of secrets and intrigues
Immersive HUD and excellent presentation
Successful scores in German and English
Innovative blend of melee and ranged combat

Overall, few new ideas
When opening doors, often short load shakes
Little emphasis on history in sections

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Games.ch]

8.74

Le Bêta-Testeur

A masterpiece in terms of graphics
The soundtrack is perfect for the game genre
The available improvements are well thought out
A very intriguing story
The visual of the creatures will give you chills in the back

Some checkpoint bugs that could impact the game
Dubbing has big problems
The French dubbing looks like an "Uncut" movie
Gameplay feels soft and slow at times
No replayability

reviewed at 12/12/2022 - [read the full review on Le Bêta-Testeur]

8.7

AusGamers

Stunning, stunning game
Some of the most intricate interiors ever seen in gaming
Excellent pacing throughout
Wonderful performances from all
A new sci fi world to explore and absorb
Truly horror-driven

Unfortunately a lack of dynamic AI means you can preempt a lot of the game's 'scares'
The "melee dance" is an uphill battle early to get to grips with and might turn some people off
It lacks the dread of Dead Space, and its story isn't as good (but it's still good)

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on AusGamers]

8.6

Tom’s Hardware (it)

Technically and graphically impressive
Fun gameplay and not easy to master
Ambient and sound design

Lip synchronization problems with Italian
Excessive use of hidden downloads
Trivial history
No new game+

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Tom’s Hardware (it)]

8.5

KeenGamer

Entertaining Sci-Fi Story
Fast Paced Progression
Impeccable Graphics and Audio Design
Inspired Creatures

Clunky Gameplay Mechanics
Frustrating Checkpoint Spacing
Time Consuming Interactions

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on KeenGamer]

8.3

SpazioGames

Solid and satisfying combat system, with mixed mechanics that work very well
Technically advanced, both graphically and in terms of audio design
Sinister and violent, with a remarkable bestiary and a good atmosphere

Clearly derivative and very conservative
Extremely linear, to the point that there is not even a map
Small spots in the frame rate and audio mixing in Italian (pending other decisive fixes)

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on SpazioGames]

100

MeuPlayStation

Amazing immersion with DualSense and 3D audio
An intense (and tense) fight is well done
Environment and climate of survival horror
Excellent graphics in characters and scenarios
Variations in difficulty and learning curve

The campaign is extremely short
FPS drops at important moments
Small translation "errors"
Missions can be a bit repetitive

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on MeuPlayStation]

GodIsAGeek

Gorgeous visuals
Constantly terrifying
Smart mechanics

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on GodIsAGeek]

Numerama

A breathtaking achievement
Visceral gameplay
Atmosphere at the top of the gloomy

Any history
Some finishing problems
Ergonomics sometimes perfectible

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Numerama]

Shacknews

Thoroughly challenging
Fluid combat system
Gore galore
Inventive scares
Enthralling narrative

Checkpoint structure is frustrating
Performance drops when entering new areas

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Shacknews]

Press Start

Satisying & Weighty Combat
Strong Art Direction

Too Loud To Be Scary
Lack Of Enemy Variety

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Press Start]

GamersGlobal

Viewable tutorial overlays with basics and tips on all features
Control requires precision, but at the same time not quick reflexes when swerving
Harmonious entry on your own ship with a dramatic crash
Rumble and Dualsense speakers well integrated
Three difficulty levels (changeable at any time)
With about 9 hours of not too short playing time
Telekinesis needed to use environmental traps or tactically separate enemies
The mutation of defeated enemies creates tension
Smart enemy placement and well-balanced jump fears create a scary atmosphere
Upgrade stations offer very powerful upgrades
Interesting (albeit cliché) story
Powerful animated battles
Highly detailed character models
Also localized texts in the game world such as room labels
Atmospheric ambient sounds
Powerful sound effects in combat
Good German speakers

In the hustle and bustle of battle, the wrong target is often seized by telekinesis.
In some boss fights and enemy waves, the big picture is easily lost
In the end of the game, new playful impulses are missing
Manageable number of enemy types and frequent recycling of the same opponent boss
Very conventional arsenal
Minor bugs such as elements that get stuck in the environment during telekinesis
Partially inappropriate emphasis and lack of lip sync in the German context
In the German soundtrack more often English fragments and sometimes missing phrases

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on GamersGlobal]

EuroGamer.fr

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on EuroGamer.fr]

Computer Bild

Wonderfully powerful battles
A balanced lack of resources increases the thrill
Powerful sound effects
Harmonious audiovisual design
Various types of enemies
Motivating progression system

Only a few real bosses
Technical issues put pressure on the atmosphere (Xbox Series X)
Poor story with a weak ending

[4/5] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol im Test: So gut wie Dead Space? [read the full review on Computer Bild]
reviewed at 05/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol: Horror-Survival Game im [read the full review on Computer Bild]

100

Complete Xbox

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on Complete Xbox]

M2 Gaming

Visually one of the most beautiful titles so far
Like Dead Space, the soundscape is phenomenal
Combat mechanics that combine weapons and staff
Requires a bit of strategy for locations with multiple enemies
Good service life

The story does not raise muchLack of variety in creatures and types of attacksFights become repetitiveOutput of the menu cuts the playback of audio filesThe weapon selection menu is not topInventory management, especially in the first half of the game

reviewed at 16/12/2022 - [read the full review on M2 Gaming]

Geeks By Girls

A good difficulty?
Gory fights
Graphics, character design and horns

Diversity? weak monsters
Gameplay without too many twists
Reset of the outfit? every death

reviewed at 17/12/2022 - [read the full review on Geeks By Girls]

Movies Games and Tech

Phenomenal graphics.
Amazing cinematic.
Atmospheric audio.
The acting is brilliant.
Simple controls.
The collectables add depth.
The combat is gruesome.

No NG+mode (yet).
- Dodging mechanics undermine the difficulty.
The stage design is familiar.

reviewed at 21/12/2022 - [read the full review on Movies Games and Tech]

100

PCGamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on PCGamer]

100

COGconnected

Intense Atmosphere
Linear Experience
Brutal Combat

Doesn’t Offer Many New Ideas
Combat Buckles With Lots of Enemies
Gameplay Variety

reviewed at 29/11/2022 - Callisto Protocol Has Another Preview of Its Zombie Aliens [read the full review on COGconnected]
[79/100] reviewed at 06/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol ? Frightening But Familiar [read the full review on COGconnected]

7.875

Peopleware

Sound and visual environment
GRP glove and use with decorative elements
3D printer
Different types of mutants

Fight too minimalist
Prison in freedom of exploitation
Little audacity in some situations

reviewed at 28/12/2022 - [read the full review on Peopleware]

7.8

GeekNPlay

A sustained scenario
A different combat system than other games?
Graphically successful
A gore game at will

Camera problems
?but a combat system that will not please everyone
A poorly gauged difficulty
Some problems with audio
A world not open enough

reviewed at 23/12/2022 - [read the full review on GeekNPlay]

7.5

ActuGaming

Resolutely old school...
Well paced overall...
Characters embodied by actors invested...
Challenge overall well dosed...
Generous in her situations...
Visually very solid
Successful soundtrack and sound design
Oppressive and chilling atmosphere that works not too badly

... What may displease
... but suffering from some redundant phases
... But scenario lacking too much ambition
... but sometimes unnecessarily intransigent
... but a little too short

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on ActuGaming]

7.5

Checkpoint Gaming

Intense atmosphere keeps you on your toes
Satisfying, visceral combat packs a punch
Impressive, horrific visuals throughout

Melee combat can be clunky against multiple foes
Not much gameplay variety beyond combat
Lacks in creativity and innovation

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Checkpoint Gaming]

7.5

MKAU Gaming

Decent and dark story
Great visuals with a good amount of gore
Great voice acting cast

Combat not entirely intuitive
Game can be a little too challenging for some even on the easiest difficulty
Some monster noises felt a little too loud and close

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on MKAU Gaming]

7.5

GeekCulture

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]

7.5

Xbox Tavern

Absolutely stunning visual work
Story is interesting and well presented
Combat can be gruesome and visceral?

?although lengthy animations and a tricky learning curve can be off-putting
One hit kill boss fights are frustrating

reviewed at 15/12/2022 - [read the full review on Xbox Tavern]

7.5

NerdMovieProductions

The rendering of faces borders on realism
3D sound does a lot of the work
Beautiful atmospheres of space horror...

... But the game itself is not scary
Miscellaneous technical issues
Gameplay not always balanced

reviewed at 15/12/2022 - [read the full review on NerdMovieProductions]

7.5

Geeko

Graphically impressive
An artistic direction with onions
An incredible cast
The gameplay, demanding
Terribly violent and enjoyable

Many problems with my VF (lip sync, subtitles ...)
A rather agreed and unsurprising scenario
Not really scary except for the creepy atmosphere
Not very long a lifespan

reviewed at 20/12/2022 - [read the full review on Geeko]

7.2

wccftech

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on wccftech]

Push Square

Good, weighty combat system
Refreshingly linear
Brutal death animations
Excellent cinematics

A bit too much like Dead Space
Mostly boring characters
Some frame rate issues

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Push Square]

3.5

4WeAreGamers

A heavy atmosphere from start to finish
Top graphics under Unreal Engine 4
The sensations at the DualSense are excellent
An intriguing scenario
The soundtrack that adds a degree of tension
The crafting and enhancement system

A combat system too rigid
Small camera problems
We would have liked a bestiary a little more developed
Lip sync in VF is catastrophic

reviewed at 04/12/2022 - [read the full review on 4WeAreGamers]

Guardado Rapido

The dodging and hand-to-hand combat system gives it a different touch.
It takes full advantage of PS5 features such as 3D audio and DualSense.
The execution animations are amazing.
It invites the player to think and make the most of his scenarios.

Issues with Spanish audio in volumes and timing.
Puzzles very uninspired.
The design of the level gave much more.
Few final bosses.

reviewed at 04/12/2022 - [read the full review on Guardado Rapido]

MeriStation

Excellent graphic level.
Combat, the evolution of Dead Space.
Excellent noise level. It requires listening to it with headphones.

Poor level design.
Little variety of enemies and bosses.
Stealth sections, poorly executed.

reviewed at 05/12/2022 - [read the full review on MeriStation]

3.5

Twinfinite

Strong cinematic visuals and impressive audio design.
Suitably creepy atmosphere.
Solid third-person shooting.
Crunchy melee combat.

The dodge mechanic undermines the horror tension.
Annoying QTE enemies.
Lack of weapon variety.
Lacks some basic quality-of-life features.
Quite short at around 10 hours long.

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on Twinfinite]

Niche Gamer

Amazingly detailed graphics and very convincing lighting
Flexible gameplay that shifts from stealth, shooter and brawler
Surprisingly deep melee system that is complemented with telekinesis and Punch-Out style dodging and counters
Visceral kinesthetic feedback and violent finishers
Varied scenario

Not enough enemy types
Aggressively linear with unskippable cutscenes
Not really scary and overly derivative
No new game plus at launch
Some slow and padded sequences

reviewed at 07/12/2022 - [read the full review on Niche Gamer]

GameHope

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[7/10] reviewed at 09/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol (Xbox Series X) [read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 09/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol (PS5) [read the full review on GameHope]
[7/10] reviewed at 09/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol (PC) [read the full review on GameHope]

Neowin

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 10/12/2022 - [read the full review on Neowin]

100

Gaming Trend

Incredibly detailed graphics
Tense setting and atmosphere
Fantastic sound design

Grows repetitive
Sluggish movements hamper the flow of fights
A few glitches

reviewed at 13/12/2022 - [read the full review on Gaming Trend]

3.5

Pocket-lint

Looks gorgeous
Some really dank environments
Story is decently told

Not many surprises
Not profoundly scary
Combat is clunky

reviewed at 14/12/2022 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]

100

TheXboxHub

Good detail in the locations
Definitely has this new generation look
Attempts to bring new ideas to combat

Absence of real fears
Lots of unexplored plot points
Little variation in enemy designs

reviewed at 15/12/2022 - [read the full review on TheXboxHub]

ZTGD

Some of the prettiest graphics I've seen this year
Voice work is great, especially by the main players

Lots of bugs and issues at launch
Combat just isn?t fun or exciting

reviewed at 19/12/2022 - [read the full review on ZTGD]

7.5

StateOfGaming

DualSense not bad / speaker uses
Graphically very beautiful
Heavy & successful atmosphere

Lambda story
Very close to Dead Space
Slowness of the character
Dodge not adapted
Lip synchronization in cabbages
Hidden loading times

[7.5/10] reviewed at 14/12/2022 - Test ? The Callisto Protocol par Pitivier [read the full review on StateOfGaming]
[7/10] reviewed at 22/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol, un beau jeu déjà vu qui m'a déçu [read the full review on StateOfGaming]

6.9

Boss Level Gamer

Great atmosphere and environments
Grip weapon is a lot of fun, even if its overpowered
The introduction is a great immersive experience

Wonky repetitive combat
The lack of puzzles is surprising and disappointing
Needed more polish to take care of its issues

reviewed at 05/12/2022 - [read the full review on Boss Level Gamer]

6.5

Pizza Fria

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 23/12/2022 - [read the full review on Pizza Fria]

GameInformer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameInformer]

War Legend

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[4/5] reviewed at 28/10/2022 - Aperçu The Callisto Protocol ? Attention à la surtension [read the full review on War Legend]
[3/5] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol ? Dead Moon [read the full review on War Legend]

NME

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on NME]

GameOver

Beautiful audiovisual sector.
Some (some) impressive scenery.
Delicious feeling in melee attacks.

The combat system ends up being very one-dimensional and repetitive.
It follows quite typical paths in the culture of the element of terror.
Very formal structure, in all areas, without any surprises.
Variety almost non-existent in enemies and -mainly- in the way of treating them.

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameOver]

GamesRadar

+
Looks incredible
+
Great sci-fi world building

-
Horrible combat

[3/5] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol: "An impressive game derailed by unforgiving combat" [read the full review on GamesRadar]
[3/5] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol review: "An impressive game derailed by unforgiving combat" [read the full review on GamesRadar]

Tom's Guide (US)

+
Gorgeous graphics
+
Great sound design
+
Cool sci-fi setting

-
Clunky melee combat
-
Limited environments
-
Repetitive boss battles

reviewed at 07/12/2022 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]

tuttoteK

Well maintained and very suggestive setting
Exceptional graphics
A gameplay that, on paper, works...

... only if he is experienced as the game wishes
Level design too basic
Quite understandable history

reviewed at 20/12/2022 - [read the full review on tuttoteK]

GameSpew

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

[8/10] reviewed at 13/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol [read the full review on GameSpew]
[6/10] reviewed at 05/07/2023 - Test The Callisto Protocol: Final Transmission DLC [read the full review on GameSpew]

GamerGen

A gore and dark atmosphere Nervous and violent fights A tension at all times Visually very successful A worthy successor to Dead Space ...

A short hair Monsters with an uninspired design The not-so-thrilling scenario? without being able to match his genius.

[17/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST The Callisto Protocol : les fondements de l'horreur [read the full review on GamerGen]
[12/20] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - TEST The Callisto Protocol : que vaut la version PS5 Pro ? [read the full review on GamerGen]

5.7

GamesVillage

Top notch graphics and breathtaking scenery
Simplistic but superbly animated confrontations

Boring, flat and stereotypical story and characters
Extremely linear and guided
Truly outdated design choices
Repetitive, single-problem stealth targets

reviewed at 10/12/2022 - [read the full review on GamesVillage]

2.5

Hardcore Gamer

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on Hardcore Gamer]

GameLove

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameLove]

GamingBolt

Great, atmospheric setting
Looks absolutely stunning
Solid audio design
Brutal, crunching combat can be a lot of fun.

Uninteresting story and bland characters
Design is too linear and straightforward, to the point of feeling dated
Crowd combat is too clunky
Misguided focus on melee combat
Ineffective and impotent attempts at horror.

[6/10] reviewed at 07/12/2022 - Test The Callisto Protocol ? In Space, No One Can Hear Your Disappointment [read the full review on GamingBolt]
[5/10] reviewed at 05/07/2023 - Test The Callisto Protocol: Final Transmission ? Terminus [read the full review on GamingBolt]

GameReactor

Fantastic atmosphere
gorgeous visuals
strong performances
brutal combat

Few stutters here and there
small pacing issues here and there

[9/10] reviewed at 02/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol [read the full review on GameReactor]
[5/10] reviewed at 07/07/2023 - The Callisto Protocol: Final Transmission [read the full review on GameReactor]

4.5

TechRaptor

Brutal one-on-one melee combat
Beautiful

Nonsense story
Combat too chaotic for multiple enemies
Tries to take ideas from Dead Space without know why they're fun
Terrible boss fights
Too much walking forward with nothing happening

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on TechRaptor]

GameKult.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameKult.com]

VideoChums

Outstanding visuals, audio, and acting
Simple controls are easy to get used to
New weapons and upgrades can be cool

Flat world and characters with almost no sense of tension or actual scares
Combat is irritating and highly repetitive
Finding your way occasionally gets maddening

reviewed at 19/12/2022 - [read the full review on VideoChums]

PlayStation LifeStyle

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 28/06/2023 - [read the full review on PlayStation LifeStyle]

not scored

TheSixthAxis

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on TheSixthAxis]

not scored

GameStar

... You like a dense and scary atmosphere.
... You like horror science fiction.
... Give him a full pound over his mouth.

... You expect the quality of a dead space.
... The potential for frustration of bosses and checkpoints deters you.
... You hope for tough tactical battles.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Plus - Test: The Callisto Protocol - Test: Eine fast perfekte Atmosphäre macht noch keinen Hit [read the full review on GameStar]
reviewed at 02/12/2022 - News: Callisto Protocol - Die internationalen Tests-Wertungen sind ein Auf und Ab der Gefühle [read the full review on GameStar]
reviewed at 02/12/2022 - Video: The Callisto Protocol - Testvideo zum gescheiterten Dead Space-Killer [read the full review on GameStar]
reviewed at 24/01/2023 - Plus - Test: The Callisto Protocol - Nachtest: Kann es dank Patches seinen Katastrophen-Launch vergessen machen? [read the full review on GameStar]

not scored

Multiplayer.it

Intense and rewarding combat system
Extraordinary technical achievement at times
Many references to the classic Dead Space

Monsters and situations are not scary as we hoped
Level design not very brave, oscillates between ups and downs
Big problems with the audio levels of the Italian dubbing

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]

not scored

JeuxVideo.com

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on JeuxVideo.com]

not scored

Xboxygen

Nervous, tactical and exhilarating battles
Permanent tension
High-flying art direction
A very gory game
An interesting lore

The failed lip synchronization of the V.F.
A plot too classic
A dated level design
Too little diversity of bosses

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on Xboxygen]

not scored

GameWatcher

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameWatcher]

not scored

SlashGear

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on SlashGear]

not scored

JVL

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on JVL]

not scored

XboxSquad

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 02/12/2022 - [read the full review on XboxSquad]

not scored

TechPowerUp

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 06/12/2022 - [read the full review on TechPowerUp]

not scored

NotebookCheck

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on NotebookCheck]

not scored

Tech Princess

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on Tech Princess]

not scored

New Game Plus

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 08/12/2022 - [read the full review on New Game Plus]

not scored

GameSpace

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 12/12/2022 - [read the full review on GameSpace]

not scored

Vida Extra

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 12/12/2022 - [read the full review on Vida Extra]

not scored

Tweakers

Main character faces
Exciting
Exploration pays off
Beautiful story

Feels unnecessarily slow/heavy
Checkpoints sometimes unfortunately placed
Repetitive boss fights
Quite short

reviewed at 13/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol - Aardig Dead Space-achtig tussendoortje [read the full review on Tweakers]
reviewed at 28/12/2022 - The Callisto Protocol op pc - Hoge hartslag, lage framerate [read the full review on Tweakers]

not scored

Game-eXperience.it

Scary atmospheres
Artistic side to applause
Masterfully interpreted genre

Unresponsive control system
Gaps in level design
Mischaracterized characters

reviewed at 17/12/2022 - [read the full review on Game-eXperience.it]

not scored

NextStage

No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.

reviewed at 09/11/2022 - [read the full review on NextStage]