The Callisto Protocol
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The Callisto Protocol

In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-secur... See more

Released:2022-12-02
Genre:
Shooter, Adventure
Platforms:
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Developer:Striking Distance Studios
Publisher:
Skybound Games, Krafton

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GGRecon

Harry Boulton

No summary available

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GameSpew

Richard Seagrave

8/10

Aside from one or two overly frustrating encounters, we’ve truly enjoyed our time with The Callisto Protocol. And over time, we’re sure it’s going to get better. This is a mighty debut for Striking Distance Studios, and we can’t wait to get our hands on an improved sequel or something entirely new from the studio in the future. We wholeheartedly recommended The Callisto Protocol to horror fans ope...

Dec 13, 2022 Read Full Review
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PC Gamer

Shaun Prescott

79/100

Gory and moody, The Callisto Protocol doesn't mess with the survival horror formula.

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COGConnected

Jaz Sagoo

79/100

The isolation and mystery that lies in the abyss of space are the foundation for numerous horrors. Alien, Event Horizon and of course, Dead Space are just a few examples that use the setting to tell demented tales that aim to gnaw at the insecurities in our psyche. After a sustained period of silence, the co-creator of the aforementioned cult classic is back with The Callisto Protocol. Will this t...

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Digital Trends

Giovanni Colantonio

“Despite some cumbersome combat systems and performance issues, The Callisto Protocol successfully builds on Dead Space's legacy”

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Steam Deck HQ

Noah Kupetsky

7/10

The Callisto Protocol has the potential to run well on Deck, but can't quite do it yet.

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GamesRadar

Leon Hurley

A fantastic looking game that builds a great sci-fi world only to trash it with an unenjoyable combat challenge.

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Game Skinny

Bryn Gelbart

6/10

A technically impressive action horror game, The Callisto Protocol gets stuck in orbit.

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GameSpot

Jordan Ramée

5/10

Though it starts off on a strong note, The Callisto Protocol's focus on action-heavy spectacles fails to adequately explore its horror and overcrowds its weak combat mechanics.

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TechRaptor

Samuel Guglielmo

4.5/10

The Callisto Protocol has occasional bouts of fun melee combat and fantastic graphics, but too much of the game is simply not fun to play to be worth it.

Dec 10, 2022 Read Full Review
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Eurogamer

Vikki Blake

Dead Space comparisons are impossible to avoid - but while The Callisto Protocol's missing some of the depth and tension, it makes up for it with production value and bloody-minded fun.

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The Callisto Protocol isn't that scary and has potentially annoying combat, but it would still be pretty fun if it didn't run like your three day old reheated takeaway.