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The Callisto Protocol DLC Isn't The Redemption I Was Hoping For

DS: “Instead of elevating the experience, this final chapter caused me to question my previous favorable stance on the game as a whole.”

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MIDGETonSTILTS17307d ago (Edited 307d ago )

I was a huge fan of Dead Space, but this game never lived up to those standards for me.

The graphics were stellar, but the mechanics amounted to a trial and error cycle from checkpoint to checkpoint.

I watched the dev diaries, and expected a polished experience from moment to moment.

Instead, I felt like several checkpoints were never reviewed by a director.

I hope they get a chance to try again, because they definitely crafted a few gems throughout.

seanpitt23307d ago

Yeah it was lackluster and very repetitive you could tell it was there first major game as a new company even though they did have some legendary Devs working on it.. the graphics and atmosphere was 10/10 though the thing with dead space it had the gameplay and story to back it up

MIDGETonSTILTS17305d ago (Edited 305d ago )

I’m reading an interview with Glen Schofield, and they seem pretty proud of their latest DLC.

I’ll have to revisit the game.

Alotta games get better from patches, and it is a shame when that work goes unnoticed.

neomahi307d ago

I'm actually really looking forward to playing this, just don't have the money for it right now.... I've been waiting on a sizable price drop, but I'm gonna get there. NOT playing the Dead Space remake though, if I wanna play those, I'll play them as they were intended on an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3

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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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Einhander1972144d ago

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

Julion0715143d ago

You should im really enjoying it

Luc20143d 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.

Profchaos143d ago (Edited 143d 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

Julion0715143d ago

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

ChasterMies143d 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.

Rimeskeem182d ago

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

MrNinosan181d 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.

GamingSinceForever181d 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.

MrNinosan181d ago (Edited 181d 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.

nitus10181d ago (Edited 181d 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%.

Rimeskeem180d ago (Edited 180d 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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Profchaos181d 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

Elda181d ago (Edited 181d 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.

ModsDoBetter181d 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.

CrimsonWing69181d 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..,

jznrpg181d 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

ModsDoBetter181d 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_Revan181d ago

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

shinoff2183181d ago

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

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