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Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.
The Callisto Protocol™ is a horror, sci-fi and survival horror game
developed by Striking Distance Studios
and published by KRAFTON and Inc..
Released on December 01st 2022 is available only on Windows
in 12 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Russian.
It has received 39,430 reviews of which 25,601 were positive and 13,829 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. 😐
The game is currently priced at 8.84€ on Steam with a 85% discount.
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Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10/11
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen™ 5 2600
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon™ RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 75 GB available space
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2 hours in I could not understand all the negative reviews. 4 hours in I was getting abit rage-quitty because I could not figure out the combat and it seems so many things were designed to just kill you even if you have the experience to realise beforehand whats gonna happen. 6 hours in I started to realise that people probably leave negative reviews because they remember how amazing Dead Space was and they got a bit disappointed with this not being Dead Space. 9 hours in I'm starting to like it for what it is, a good game with a few bugs that can be worked around. An interesting story I look forward to seeing in it's entirety and a novel combat mechanic. I am still convinced the negative reviews are because of how good Dead Space was, because this game does not deserve mixed reviews, it deserves at least mostly good or better. It is well made and has a few new ideas that may or may not work depending on you, the player. The horror part of it is fairly predictable if you played Dead Space but they also surprise you from time to time. Jump scares are cheap but that's not all we get even if they may have overused it at times. I get this feeling that they had to balance on a legal line when doing this as to not infringe legally on the Dead Space franchise that was butched and left to rot by the publishers. It is similar in many ways but it is not Dead Space If the first Dead Space was a 9/10, for me it was a 9.5/10, Then I say this deserves at least 6.5 or 7/10.
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This is my first game review ever. I recently finished the Callisto protocol I was naturally attracted to the game as a fan of the dead space series and so I thought id give this game a chance. Does this game top dead space I would say no but boy did I enjoy it. I played this game long after issues where fixed with updates and it was a pleasant surprise. The game has great pacing and there were plenty of situations where i was on the edge of my seat and freaked out. The graphics are amazing and the combat In my personal opinion was lots of fun the melee combat was repetitive sure but it would hit hard the variety of guns with upgrades brought it to another level as well as the gravity glove mixing all the weapons you have at your disposal into combos is rewarding and every fight feels rewarding and intense. So to sum it up if your a fan of deadspace give this game a shot I think you will come out with a smile on your face.
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The Callisto Protocol sets its sights high, aiming to resurrect the spirit of classic survival horror with a modern cinematic polish. Developed by Striking Distance Studios and helmed by Glen Schofield (Dead Space co-creator), the game promises a spiritual successor to that franchise’s blend of body horror and claustrophobic terror. And while it delivers in atmosphere and presentation, it stumbles in some critical areas of gameplay and pacing. Visually, The Callisto Protocol is a stunner. The game’s depiction of Black Iron Prison—a facility on Jupiter’s moon Callisto—is oppressive, grimy, and absolutely dripping with dread. Dynamic lighting and environmental detail are meticulously crafted. Flickering lights, claustrophobic hallways, and grotesque mutations lurking in the dark give the game a chilling cinematic quality. It’s one of the most visually polished horror titles in recent memory. Gameplay and Combat is where things get more divisive. The Callisto Protocol leans heavily into melee combat, with a dodge-based system that’s both innovative and, at times, frustrating. The close-quarters brawling can feel satisfying when it works, but often becomes repetitive and punishing, especially as enemy encounters escalate without enough evolution in tactics or tools. The camera can be an issue in tight spaces, making some fights feel more clunky than terrifying. Gunplay, while serviceable, takes a backseat to melee—sometimes to the detriment of pacing and strategy. The GRP (gravity weapon) is a standout, allowing players to hurl enemies into environmental hazards, and it provides some needed variety. You play as Jacob Lee, a cargo pilot unwittingly caught in the middle of a horrifying outbreak. The story leans into mystery and slow reveals, though the narrative beats are often familiar for fans of the genre. Josh Duhamel and Karen Fukuhara provide solid performances, lending some emotional weight to what is otherwise a fairly straightforward sci-fi horror tale. Unfortunately, character development feels shallow. The game introduces big ideas—corporate exploitation, bioengineering, and prison ethics—but doesn’t explore them deeply. What’s here is more about mood and survival than moral complexity. What The Callisto Protocol does incredibly well is terror. Its sound design is masterful: distant groans, sudden shrieks, and the ever-present hum of machinery build a soundscape that constantly keeps you on edge. Jump scares are frequent, but they’re earned thanks to the oppressive tension and superb audio cues. At launch, the game suffered from performance issues, especially on PC. Patches have since addressed many of these, but some technical hiccups may remain depending on your platform. On current-gen consoles, the game runs smoothly and looks phenomenal. The Callisto Protocol is a gorgeous, gruesome, and atmospheric ride that succeeds in evoking dread and awe. Its visuals and sound design are among the best in the genre, but repetitive combat and underwhelming story elements prevent it from reaching the heights of its spiritual predecessor. It’s a solid entry for horror fans craving a dark, immersive experience—just be prepared for some rough edges. Rating: 7/10
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I really have no clue why some people give this great game a thumbs down. How can you be a dead space fan and dislike this? It's basically dead space 4. Yes it has a focus on melee and yes sometimes it can be problematic when facing multiple enemies at once but it still feels very realistic and satisfying. Also this game visually has probably the best graphics/animation I have ever seen. Really enjoyed it and would 100% recommend it to any dead space fan or any survival/horror fan in general.
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Maybe it was the bad performance at launch, or maybe it was the over-expectation of people. But for me, I failed to see the mind boggling criticism this game received because it is a decent game. The Callisto Protocol hailed itself as a spiritual successor to Dead Space, and it did well enough in that regard. Here is a linear, immersive experience with an engaging survivalist story - basically a good old-fashioned game where you enjoyed for around 10 hours, then come back for the experience when nostalgia hit after some time has passed. The gameplay loop is basically Dead Space but heavily focused on melee. Maybe for some people, shooting a gun with different trajectory is less repetitive, but TCP gameplay is as repetitive as any game can get, as it can't be more repetitive than games where criticism have praised to high heaven but had even more repetitive gameplay loop. This game biggest fault would be its checkpoint system, it would often put you back to a long cutscene, or where you had to spend a lot of time thinking on what to upgrade. And not long after said checkpoint, you ended up picking loots that could have spawn earlier before the checkpoint so you could manage your inventory better. And level design is nowhere as sophisticated as Dead Space, it is more linear and you would spend most time sticking to a straight corridor. These are the only criticism I have for this game. It's sad to see how TCP could have done well as a horror franchise and a sequel with many improvements. But with its troubled development, the crazy budget it needed and the hyperbolic criticism it received, this game will be a one timed experience. And the circle of the gaming industry cater to people who prefer loot box multiplayer and short attention span experience coils again.
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The Callisto Protocol™ is currently priced at 8.84€ on Steam.
The Callisto Protocol™ is currently available at a 85% discount. You can purchase it for 8.84€ on Steam.
The Callisto Protocol™ received 25,601 positive votes out of a total of 39,430 achieving a rating of 6.43.
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The Callisto Protocol™ was developed by Striking Distance Studios and published by KRAFTON and Inc..
The Callisto Protocol™ is playable and fully supported on Windows.
The Callisto Protocol™ is not playable on MacOS.
The Callisto Protocol™ is not playable on Linux.
The Callisto Protocol™ is a single-player game.
There are 8 DLCs available for The Callisto Protocol™. Explore additional content available for The Callisto Protocol™ on Steam.
The Callisto Protocol™ does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
The Callisto Protocol™ does not support Steam Remote Play.
The Callisto Protocol™ is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Developer
Striking Distance Studios
Publisher
KRAFTON, Inc.
Release
01 Dec 2022
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