Chris Carter
DestructoidReview: The Callisto Protocol
Published 12/16/2022
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE - 12/2/2022
The Callisto Protocol
In this narrative-driven, third-person survival horror game set 300 years in the future, the player will take on the role of Jacob Lee – a victim of fate thrown into Black Iron Prison, a maximum-security penitentiary located on Jupiter's moon, Callisto. When inmates begin to transform into monstrous creatures, the prison is thrown into chaos.
- Developer
- Striking Distance Studios
- Publisher
- Krafton, Skybound Games
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Critic avg
60
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15
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Score range
40–80
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Score range is 31+ points
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The critic average is 60 across 15 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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70–794 reviews · 27%
Below 7010 reviews · 67%
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Rachel Kaser
GamesBeatCallisto Protocol review: Action-heavy, horror-light
Published 12/14/2022
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40
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Read originalTony Polanco
Tom's GuideThe Callisto Protocol review: Scary for the wrong reasons | Tom's GuideTom's Guide
Published 12/7/2022
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Read originalElijah Beahm
DualShockersThe Callisto Protocol Review
Published 12/6/2022
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40
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Helm
Hardcore GamerReview: The Callisto Protocol
Published 12/6/2022
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50
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Read originalMichael Huber
Easy AlliesThe Callisto Protocol - Easy Allies Review - YouTube
Published 12/6/2022
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75
+15 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndrew King
TheGamerThe Callisto Protocol Review: Dud Space
Published 12/2/2022
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Read originalDom Peppiatt
VG247The Callisto Protocol review: A dead frustrating space | VG247
Published 12/2/2022
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Read originalJordan Ramée
GameSpotThe Callisto Protocol Review - I Don't Belong Here
Published 12/2/2022
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Read originalVikki Blake
EurogamerThe Callisto Protocol review - a Dead Space-alike built on simpler pleasures
Published 12/2/2022
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80
+20 vs critic avg
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