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'The Callisto Protocol' didn't scare me, it just made me mad | Engadget

The Callisto Protocol steadily introduces enemies, abilities, weapons and beautiful, mazelike environments – until, eventually, the game collapses under the weight of its own mechanics..

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gangsta_red546d ago

The majority of the reviews are not being kind to this game.

Snookies12546d ago

So sad to see, I had some fairly high hopes for this one too! It's not one I was going to pre-order, but I was definitely planning on grabbing it at some point down the line...

Shane Kim546d ago

I don't get it. Watched an hour walkthrough and It looks really good. Gonna pick this up regardless.

SurgicalMenace546d ago

As you should, it's mainly getting bad reviews because the mechanics are foreign enough to be challenging. Once you master the timing it becomes pretty fluid. Approach the combat as you would a boxing game.

Elda546d ago

I'm doing the same thing. I'm going to give it a shot.

Stanjara546d ago

First half is good. The second half falls apart cause it throws at you mobs that mutate and you can't dash cancel.

Hofstaderman546d ago

The recent trailer was so good. Oh well, dead space remake anyone?

RaiderNation546d ago

I cant recall the last time I was more wrong about the anticipated critical reception of a videogame. So disappointing.

hotnickles546d ago

I take the “it’s too hard” reviews from media outlets with a pound of salt.

SullysCigar546d ago

Me too. It sounds like the difficulties come from clunky, frustrating controls. There's definitely a theme suggesting that in the reviews.

Maybe the devs tried something new and it didn't connect? I sure hope they can fix this, even if that means putting it back in the oven and opting for re-release down the line.

hotnickles546d ago

I will find out tonight lol. If it’s control issues that can be patched I would assume. Instead of making extra death animation DLC they will have different priorities.

EvertonFC546d ago

The movement during combat can be frustrating especially if it's a small area and 5 or 6 enemies.
Also I'm 6hours in and only upgraded the pistol stability, where the hell is all the credits to collect to upgrade?
It's a love hate relationship ATM for me

Thundercat77546d ago

That's why the review embargo was on launch day.

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The Callisto Protocol: Previously Exclusive Skins Now Free to All Owners

Derek writes: "To celebrate the holidays, The Callisto Protocol is giving away previously exclusive skins to all current and future owners starting December 21 – and we wanted to debut the news with our Xbox community."

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Einhander1972168d ago

One of these days I will get around to playing the PS Plus version I got as a monthly game in October.

Julion0715167d ago

You should im really enjoying it

Luc20167d ago

There's something about this game that once you start playing it it's difficult to put it down. Very enjoyable and it gives you the sense of dread and loneliness which not many horror games achieve due to boring fetch quests and going over the same areas multiple times. We probably won't see a sequel though. I'm yet to play the dlc I bought on sale.

Profchaos167d ago (Edited 167d ago )

I played it and it surpassed my expectations a actually loved it and was kicking myself for not paying for it and supporting the team.
Maybe it's because I had a fully patched and polished version but I played the 10 hour campaign and walked away a fan

Julion0715167d ago

Same I really enjoyed it as well but I bought it on sale

ChasterMies167d ago

Just rip through it at the lowest difficulty. Turns a bad game into a mediocre game.

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Soulslikes Pave an Unorthodox Path of Revival for The Callisto Protocol

Soulslikes typically bank on action-RPG familiarity while offering a signature touch, which The Callisto Protocol attempted in survival-horror roots.

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PS Plus Finally Made Me Appreciate The Callisto Protocol

History will be kind to The Callisto Protocol, as an ambitious ultra-high-budget game that was flawed but ultimately fun.

Rimeskeem206d ago

I think it’s a lot easier to appreciate a game when you don’t pay for it.

MrNinosan205d ago

I see it the other way around.
I have played so many games on PSNow/PS+ and GamePass that should be could, but I end up doing the same shit as on Netflix. A few minutes here, a few minutes there, and then play nothing.

When I actually buy a game, I invest in it more.

GamingSinceForever205d ago

Then why waste your money paying for PS Plus and GamePass? Sounds like the smart thing to do is only pay for what you want to play.

MrNinosan205d ago (Edited 205d ago )

@GamingSinceForever
The money I spend on GPU and PS+ Premium is so little, I rather have that Netflix experience from time to time than not.
Also my kids love it and plays a lot of different games.

Then every now and then, there are games I didn't had time to buy, but would play.

Right now I'm going through all the Star Ocean games, and every single one (except Second Story R) is on PS+ Premium, which makes them easily available.

nitus10205d ago (Edited 205d ago )

When you purchace a PS+ subscription (even if it just "essentials") in addition to free games you can get discounts on some games and some of those discounts can be as much as 90%.

Rimeskeem205d ago (Edited 205d ago )

That's fair, I find it easier to enjoy a game when I don't pay for it because I know there is no loss to me. I will invest in a game if I buy it but if the game itself isn't great then I have a hard time actually caring to play it. I also criticize more when I buy a game rather than playing it for free. Feels more like a chore.

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Profchaos205d ago

I disagree I barely give games I haven't paid for 5 minutes of my time it takes more for a free game to grab me when I've paid for a game I can push myself to love it at times and make sure I get my money's worth

Elda205d ago (Edited 205d ago )

I would definitely think it's the other way around. When you buy a game you invest time into playing. Where games on sub services you may play for a bit & then forget about it & so on.

ModsDoBetter205d ago

The game wasn't as bad as the backlash would lead you to believe. It just wasn't great - it had great visuals, solid world building and sound design.

I feel it was let down by the story and the somewhat inconsistent melee combat. Also marketed as if it was the next Dead Space. At least DS had some scares - there were none in this game.

I played it, I enjoyed it, I immediately sold it whilst the trade price was still high. Glad its on PSPlus now so I can finish off the trophies.

CrimsonWing69205d ago

Yea, game journalists went full r*tard with this game, but now that you didn’t pay for it, it’s a game you can appreciate.

Makes sense..,

jznrpg205d ago

I’ll have to play it eventually. I won’t buy games that less than 10-15 hours at generally. I’ll buy a physical copy really cheap someday

ModsDoBetter205d ago

Honestly the price tanked hard and if went from £50 to £15-£20 within about a month. It'll definitely be bargain bin material soon.

I actually prefer shorter games myself since my backlog is atrocious BUT I just made the mistake of starting Hades this week. Like a 60hr platinum

Double_O_Revan205d ago

Well Gamestop has had several sales where it was literally $5. So, I don't think you're gonna find it much cheaper.

shinoff2183205d ago

Right there with you jznrpg. It's gotta be a long game for me to drop day one money

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