Recording summary · December 2022
DO NOT BUY The Callisto Protocol
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Overview
The Callisto Protocol received a 4 or 5 out of 10 evaluation from Daniel, who characterized it as uninspired, frustrating, and not worth its £50 price tag despite strong environmental artistry and animations.
Gameplay criticisms centered on a glitchy checkpoint system, uncancelable melee dodging animations in multi-enemy encounters, cumbersome weapon swapping, extreme resource management, and reliance on cheap jump scares rather than genuine horror.
The prison outbreak story and brief audio logs lacked the quality and immersion of Dead Space, and the cliffhanger ending was seen as an effort to sell season passes and DLC.
Themes
Comparison between The Callisto Protocol and Dead Space regarding charm, soul, and audio log immersion.
Deficiencies in melee mechanics, weapon swapping speeds, and resource storage.
Checkpoint system errors that reset player position and remove collected items.
Monetization concerns linked to a short game length and a cliffhanger ending.
Developments
Daniel reviewed The Callisto Protocol.
Daniel experienced frustration while playing The Callisto Protocol, resulting in conflicting remarks about finishing the game.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel initially stated the game was unfinished and that the overall story could not be rated, but later claimed to have reached the cliffhanger ending, leaving completion status unclear.