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This is our full review of The Callisto Protocol, based on its graphics, gameplay, and other features. Read on for our thoughts and overall rating after playing through the game, and if it is worth buying!
List of Contents
| Overall Rating | ||
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| 44/ 60 | ||
| Story | Graphics | Gameplay Mechanics |
| 8/10 | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Sound and Atmosphere | Game Length | Quality of Life |
| 9/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall | Our total rating of the game. The scores available range from 1-10 with 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest. |
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| Story | A rating based on the game's plot, characters, and the overall consistency, pacing, and depth of the story. |
| Graphics | Rating the graphic quality of the game's character models, environments, and user interface. |
| Gameplay Mechanics | A rating of the game's combat system and other gameplay mechanics. |
| Sound and Atmosphere | Rating the game's sound design, ambience, and the overall atmosphere it provides |
| Game Length | A rating based on how much content the game has to offer, including post-game content and replayability. |
| Quality of Life | Rates the game's different quality of life features, including load times, accessibility options, controls, and ease-of-use. |
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 Fans of the survival horror genre Fans of games with high amounts of gore and violence Gamers who enjoy realistic, high-quality graphics Completionists who like to explore every nook and cranny People who want to immerse themselves in a dark, futuristic sci-fi setting |
| Pros |
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The Callisto Protocol's story is one of its main strengths, having a great cast of characters, numerous mysteries to solve, and an unexpected twist at the end of the game. Each chapter often raises more questions than it gives answers, keeping players invested as they play the game.
Story Walkthrough and List of Chapters
The Callisto Protocol's enemy design is also one of the game's strong points. The gruesome and grotesque features of each Biophage variant in the game sets it apart from monsters in other modern survival horror titles.
List of Bosses and Enemies
The game also has plenty of Implant Bios and Audio Logs for players to discover as they attempt to escape Black Iron Prison. These collectibles provide a wealth of lore and story background for players who diligently look for them.
All Implant Bios Locations
The Callisto Protocol also features incredibly realistic and high-quality environments and character models. While the game looks at its best with the High and Ultra graphics presets, it still looks amazing even on lower quality settings.
The Callisto Protocol's incredible atmosphere, ambiance, and sound design in each of its chapters are also some of the game's biggest strengths. The low growls of Biophages emanating through each room, paired with the game's dark and shadowy environments, keep players on edge at all times.
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Combat in The Callisto Protocol can often feel clunky and erratic. Melee attacks sometimes prioritize the wrong targets, and dodging and blocking enemy attacks can sometimes feel inconsistent, which may be a deal-breaker for some players.
The Callisto Protocol's PC version also had numerous performance issues on release, with the game having frame skips, screen stuttering, and frame rate issues. The developers have since rolled out a patch fixing some of the problems, but the game can still feel unoptimized in some areas.
How to Fix Stuttering and Frame Rate Issues
The Callisto Protocol also has a confusing save and checkpoint system, where the game only records saves at the player's most recent checkpoint. This system makes it difficult to save at specific moments in the game, which can be frustrating for many players.
The game also does not have much replayability or post-game content outside of collecting missed Data-Bios and playing the game on harder difficulties.
While more content for The Callisto Protocol is coming in the future, the game's relatively short length can put off some prospective buyers.
Despite its shortcomings, The Callisto Protocol is still a worthwhile game to buy and play due to its excellent atmosphere, intriguing story, and great graphical quality.
While it isn't perfect and doesn't provide hours of replayability, the game still provides plenty of enjoyable tense moments and sudden scares within a full playthrough.
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| Price | $59.99 - $79.99 |
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| Platforms | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC |
| Genre | Survival Horror, Shooter |
| Publisher | KRAFTON, Inc. |
| Official Site | callisto.sds.com |
The Callisto Protocol News & Game Info
December 7 Update
Updated 12/6/2022
See a list of patch notes for the Dec 7, 2022 update.
The Callisto Protocol DLC
Updated 12/4/2022
Check out the DLC for The Callisto Protocol!
Review of The Callisto Protocol
Updated 12/4/2022
Check out our full review and final rating of The Callisto Protocol!
Full Story and Plot Summary
Updated 1/4/2023
Read the entire plot summary for The Callisto Protocol!
Update 1.06 Patch Notes
Updated 12/6/2022
Learn about the patch notes for the version 1.06 update!
Update 1.05 Patch Notes
Updated 12/3/2022
Check out the changes and fixes from the version 1.05 update!
How to Get the Gore Skin
Updated 12/2/2022
Learn about the free items you can get by watching eligible Twitch streams!
February 03 2023 Update
Updated 12/4/2022
New Game + and Hardcore Mode are coming to the game, as well as the start of the Season Pass!
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 12/2/2022
Countdown to the release of The Callisto Protocol and start your epic nightmare journey in Black Iron Prison!
How to Pre-Order Guide
Updated 12/2/2022
Find out how to pre-order The Callisto Protocol as well as what bonuses you can get for pre-ordering!
Is the Callisto Protocol Connected to Dead Space?
Updated 12/1/2022
Find out the connections and differences between Callisto Protocol and Dead Space!
List of Official Trailers
Updated 12/1/2022
Watch all official trailers as well as the Mastering Horror documentaries on the development of The Callisto Protocol.
All Available Platforms
Updated 12/1/2022
Check out all supported platforms for Callisto Protocol and find out if it's coming to the PC!
How Long is the Callisto Protocol?
Updated 12/4/2022
Find out how long it will take players to beat the Callisto Protocol.
Does the Callisto Protocol Have Early Access?
Updated 12/2/2022
Read on to find out if the Callisto Protocol has early access available!
Is There a Free PS4 to PS5 Upgrade?
Updated 12/2/2022
Find out if the Callisto Protocol PS4 version offers a free upgrade to the PS5 version of the game!
System Requirements
Updated 12/9/2022
Learn about The Callisto Protocol's PC and console system requirements!
Is The Callisto Protocol Connected to PUBG?
Updated 12/1/2022
Learn whether The Callisto Protocol and PUBG are related alongside their gameplay similarities!
Why Is The Callisto Protocol Banned in Japan?
Updated 12/1/2022
Read about the circumstances behind The Callisto Protocol's cancellation in Japan!
How Big is The Callisto Protocol?
Updated 12/2/2022
Read on to learn about the different sizes and required storage space for all the available platforms!
Does The Game Have Multiplayer?
Updated 12/5/2022
The Callisto Protocol is quite a massive game on both PC and Console. Read on to learn different sizes and required storage space for all available platforms.
Collector's Edition Price and List of Contents
Updated 12/2/2022
Check out the price and all the items included in the Collector's Edition of the game!
Is the Callisto Protocol on Xbox Game Pass?
Updated 12/3/2022
Read on to learn whether the game will be available on Xbox Game Pass in the future
Does The Callisto Protocol Have Haptic Feedback?
Updated 12/3/2022
Read on to find out if The Callisto Protocol has haptic feedback and learn what it is!
Review of the Callisto Protocol | Is the Callisto Protocol Worth Buying?
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