The Callisto Protocol Review : One Year Later Any Good?

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@grahamkelly8662 11 ай бұрын

I thought I’d hate this but it’s one of my fav games in years. I actually enjoy the combat. I loved the no nonsense, just straight up gameplay and NO massive inventory system.

@ricodontworryboutit3296 10 ай бұрын

Exactly

@rockybalboa4593 6 ай бұрын

Same here. Playing it for the first time and having a complete blast with it. I am really loving this game. It feels like I’m playing a movie.

@grahamkelly8662 6 ай бұрын

@@rockybalboa4593 yes, and if 1 day they port it to psvr2 (wishful thinking) we will be inside the movie. A mental sci fi shut fuck of adrenaline. It’s truly incredible fun. Especially for someone that likes that old school action without the crap. I hope you continue to enjoy. Oh, have you got to the first boss yet? If so, did you know how to get to him? If not, did you manage to work it out? Or CHANCE game over screen, before the fight? Took me ages to work it out. I didn’t want to do it because it was in good state and didn’t want to die and feel like an idiot but I risked it and it worked out 😭 I won’t say how to get to him, in case you haven’t got there and want to find out yourself. It’s nothing crazy but I’m not used to these types of games and I thought it was a trap for instant death 😁

@yusufcoskun7914 10 ай бұрын

I personally see The Callisto Protocol no different than 2023's version of The Evil Within. If The Evil Within was came out in 2023 with today's graphical standards, this would be the exact same treament it would get. Yet many thinks it is a masterpiece today. The game (TCP) itself did an extraordinary work with the graphics and atmosphere. And I really liked the story especially after finding interesting details in my other playthroughs. I highly recommend "TeryonTheHuman"s review and story explanation of The Callisto Protocol. TCP tried a different way of storytelling that I never saw in any other game before, that almost every line that is said in the game, or at least the ones in the important scenes, gains a different meaning later on in the story, like the first line of Jacob being "I do not belong here" right before entering The Black Iron Prison, and his last line being "I do belong here" right before getting out, a completely deserved line delivered with dedication and acceptence of fate. This concept of lines gaining different meanings goes even harder in The Final Transmission DLC's ending. Every character served multiple functions other than just being characters. Like Max being Jacob's conscience and torturing him throghout his journey, just to make him realize what he has done. And Ferris representing the judgement and price of what he has done, never stops chasing him no matter how many times Jacob escapes his grasp or temporarily defeats him (Including the ending scene of the main campaign). Because there is always a price to pay and you can't run from what you've done ... The game is an 8/10 to me, one of the best games I have played this year along with RE4R and ALAN WAKE II.

@Everl997 10 ай бұрын

this games secretly a masterclass and took huge bold risks with the combat love it or hate it, it was original.

@christopherholmes7324 10 ай бұрын

How so? Just asking of course.

@stevenesbitt3528 Жыл бұрын

I loved it first time, hoping for a sequel as the world they created was incredible.

@Jarrych83 Жыл бұрын

I think you ran into the exact reasons it has a split response. I'm finding the controls work great and that the melee, lock on, and managing up to 3 enemies works just fine for me. Definitely some potentially nasty setup traps and things, but I've found most of it televised pretty far in advance if it's going to be instant death and areas with surprise badguys are clearly designed to chip you down a bit and make you feel the tension. For me, that worked. Helped that the characters and voice acting were so solid. Not gonna disagree on the very so-so ending, though, and that they needed better boss fights in general.

@Valkerion Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I agree. I never had a particular trouble with the dodging or anything but the constant need to in some areas and just how... the combat scinarios are setup never felt like it was living up to the idea. That's why I want a sequel so much, the ideas are awesome and I want to seem them perfected

@Mentis-de 10 ай бұрын

I really can not agree with all the negative reviews. The game made a lot of fun, the story was interesting, the graphic is truly next-gen and the game is scary and brutal as f- 😳 Only thing i didn't like was the frustrating boss fights towards the end of the game As a fan of the first Death Space TCP exeeded my expectations. 9/10 (PS5)

@supernova751 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Was on the fence about this one

@Valkerion Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@Sticks_of_Truth 11 ай бұрын

The game is good when played and judged on it's own terms. Heavenly discounted all the time and definitely worth playing through if you're a fan of horror. I played the game with low expectation because of the reviews and came out of the experience satisfied. Lack of enemy variety and boss battles are it's biggest shortcomings.

@DeadBatteryRed Жыл бұрын

I just beat it recently and had a blast.

@nifty1337 Жыл бұрын

Totally agree with all you say. The original Dead Space was a masterpiece and I really admire Glen Schofield as an artist but I think he must have had a much better team around him whilst making Dead Space (1). I really wanted to enjoy Callisto, I gave it hours and hours willing it to succeed, I loved the atmosphere at the start, I was “there”, just like Dead Space … but the frustration built and built until .. I arrived at the final boss … and couldn’t even be bothered to fight it. I think Schofield is an outstanding artist but he needs a talented team around him that at least have some game playing experience. The guys and gals that developed, built the mechanics and maybe even tested this have, in my opinion, seriously let the team down. I see Schofield has paid the price in being “let go” from the company that as far as I know he actually started! The good points you talk about, such as the atmosphere and setting seem to all be from Schofield, watching the making of documentary suggests this. I only hope that if he ever wants to make a game again he surrounds himself with people that will actually help the dream become a reality.

@jorge201021 Жыл бұрын

I like the game. Played it for like 4 hours for the second time today. I found it strategic. It becomes overwhelming when there are too many enemies facing you so you have to strategize on enemy management. The shot gun is useful to back off stronger enemies and the pistol is good for combo combat. I found more useful upgrading thw bouton to hugh damage and secondary strong attack to eliminate enemies faster. Also, the grip is better used when you are really close to spikes or other harzard to avoid wasting the energy.

@Zoznerol 11 ай бұрын

Currently playing the game to make a video about it. Stumbled upon this video while doing research. While I don't agree with how you feel about the combat, I do think it was a well put together video. I just subbed and look forward to checking out your other videos. Keep up the good work!

@Valkerion 11 ай бұрын

thanks! I'll keep an eye out for your video too!

@Anonymous-iw4hx 11 ай бұрын

my take: i bought this game a year ago, hoping to play it with my best friend with whom i played DS1 and DS2. after the game came out we had to wait a few days as i was out of town and the reviews came in which indicated a unfinished game. we tried it though and gave up shortely after 2 hours, so we couldnt give it back on steam. fast forward, after a year i just finished the game. and i have to say after 3 hours the game actually becomes "good"? i mean yeah the melee combat sucks, its so repetitive. but once there is more interaction between jacob and dani, its not bad. and of course the graphics...man oh man! i immediately played on maximum security and had alot of tough moments, with countless retries. but after all, not too shabby, i also hope for a second game that improves the whole setting.

@chrisgamingzone502 Жыл бұрын

good review they need to make A SEQUEL

@Valkerion Жыл бұрын

I hope they do, the base here is soooo good. Work out the kinks and get it goin!

@luckyrockmore2796 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the game did not make a profit so a sequal is unlikely. Hope I'm wrong tho

@chrisgamingzone502 Жыл бұрын

Your so right I hope your wrong for the sequel the base is there better story please next time and add new crazy monster well this game deserve better cuz this game is next gen it got it all sad

@Sticks_of_Truth 11 ай бұрын

The game is good. It's not Dead Space good, but it's a good linear survival Melee oriented horror game. I found managing mobs , Well, manageable. The game does have its problems. It's one of those games well into the future that will be look back at as a great collector's items and appreciated much more than when it was released. Despite how close it is to his previous work, Play the game on its terms and not the ones it's highly influenced by and you'll have a better time. People are frustrated with the combat but I found a mixture of mele and firearms that are satisfyingly effective..8 out of 10 for me.

@Hauerization Жыл бұрын

I loved all three Dead Space (yes, even the third one had its moments) games and I cleared Alien Isolation on all modes so Im no stranger to challenging spacehorror, but this isnt horror - its space-frustration. On a technical level it looks wellmade - however I miss some standout locations. I would be hard pressed to tell if a player was one or three hrs into the game just by looking at the enviroments.

@brianwallace731 Ай бұрын

Im finally playing it now and I think it’s underrated 8/10

@drex8891 Жыл бұрын

Here is the thing. Its a fantastic game, and an incredible space horror game. People need to stop comparing it to Dead Space, cause the nostalgia goggles are making people say that this game is bad when it isnt. Yes its flawed at times. But the story, the set piece, the tension and the gameplay are great

@Gltdoors 7 ай бұрын

Bro.... First time on your channel, and I wanna say that it's clear you put some genuine effort into writing the script for this video and it shows. Between the written script and the very decent editing (for the majority of the runtime anyways), your video has the feel of a much bigger channel, so great job on that. But that leads me to the reason I felt I needed to write this comment (I mean it from the heart as constructive criticism, and not at all to put you down. That said... Here goes: you shouldn't ever make an open ended statement without a conclusion. You said "this game features a bunch of well known actors" "I didn't know there names off the top of my head...but.... I could just look them up, but whatever."..... I mean come on bro, you even KNEW better than that and u did it anyways! That kind of cr@p will drive certain people crazy, like yours truly lol. You absolutely should have "looked it up", at least to add a bit of cool trivia, but more too bookend that section of your video. You seem like a nice guy and a promising KZbinr, but silly little mistakes like that will keep what could have otherwise been a great video, down. Full disclosure, I don't make KZbin videos but I have lots of experience giving presentations, and I know from experience, that's the kind of thing that can cost you some faith w/ your audience. You're definitely better than that, and because of that, I'm gonna go check out some of your other videos. Consider me subscribed!

@mundusproductions6407 Жыл бұрын

This is the most beautiful video game ever created.

@ggmann13 Жыл бұрын

If we're talking strictly and _only_ graphics and visuals wise then... Sure. Still an over exaggeration, but it is pretty in a horrifically dark way.

@mundusproductions6407 Жыл бұрын

@@ggmann13 yea Graphics wise. Nothing can compare and it’s atmosphere is better than any other games as well

@ggmann13 Жыл бұрын

@@mundusproductions6407 I think the atmosphere in metro exodus is better but that could also be because everything else game feel is better too. The atmosphere and immersion in exodus is very hard to beat especially when playing on ranger with no hud

@mundusproductions6407 Жыл бұрын

@@ggmann13 thanks for reminding me I need to redownload metro

@princeroan 6 ай бұрын

I just beat this game and I am sad to know that this game will not be getting a sequel. I really enjoyed this game and its sound design. They could improve so much in a second game but we all know that ain't happening.

@AndJusticeForMe 11 ай бұрын

This game could have been so much more even though I had fun with it. Not sure if the franchise will go forward now that Glen Schofield is no longer at the studio.

@zen4ever3 Жыл бұрын

I like it so far. I haven’t played dead space before, so this is quite new. But at the same time, I enjoy it for the high quality and very good sound design along with decent acting. Going back to sound design, the gameplay itself is highly improved by it. Everything from the fights to the cutscenes has a literal heavy feel to it that makes everything feel so much better. And if the game didn’t have that then I do believe that it would have had worse reviews. I do see why some people don’t like the game as a whole that much. So the sequel needs to improve a lot in terms of fighting.

@morriswu3953 11 ай бұрын

how is this a one year review when you don’t compare the improvements made to the game over a year of updates？

@Valkerion 11 ай бұрын

Because I didn't play it a year ago to be able to make that comparison. Would be pretty dishonest if I did.

@rudeafff Жыл бұрын

I just finished this game today and I am pretty sure that there will be a sequel with good horror and jumpscare content. Are they following the dead space gameplay theme in its series? Dead space 2 had a lot of jumpscare moments if I remember. Anyways will be waiting for the sequel

@Tropax1 Жыл бұрын

This is my biggest gaming disappointment ever, my hype for this game was through the roof, more hyped than the Dead Space Remake which is one of my favourite horror games ever. Disclaimer, I haven't played Callisto Protocol yet but from what I've seen I know I'm not going to like it because of the melee focused combat, I know what I like. But now that It's on PlayStation plus I can finally try it without extra cost. I hope there's something I'll like in the game other than the visuals and sound so I can finish it, as gameplay is king to me.

@Valkerion Жыл бұрын

Had the same thoughts when I jumped in. It had a lot of ups and downs for me. I definitely recommend trying it at least. I went with PS+ as well so it wasn't a massive deal that it wasn't exactly my cup of tea.

@luckyrockmore2796 Жыл бұрын

For 20 bucks brand new at Gamestop you cant go wrong if you like sci fi and horror

@Nevs- 10 ай бұрын

Didn’t know it was melee focused. Was about to buy it until I seen that. I’m more into shooting things lol

@smokingbeetles5793 11 ай бұрын

What if you never played DS, would you have felt different about Callisto?

@Valkerion 11 ай бұрын

Now thats a great question... Probably not honestly. My biggest issues with it are the combat and combat scenarios never really did anything creative or interesting imo. Story and setting wise it was doing it for me, but it just never pulled me in entirely

@DemonEdge82 5 ай бұрын

I played Callisto before DP and loved it.

@nwkey Жыл бұрын

Absolutely.

@S12MuayThaiMMA Жыл бұрын

Your review is very annoying. Lot of complaints. I am almost done playing this game. I really like it bc It is based on Realism. LIke in REal life situation, carrying 20 guns would not not make sense. However, Maker did it very well, transforming guns. Can't go over your each and every complaint but key word for you is "REalism" seems like you love Fantasy world . Play Final Fantasy.

@Valkerion Жыл бұрын

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