Let’s get it out of the way right off the bat, shall we?
The answer is: yes.
Yes,The Callisto Protocolis Dead Space in fancy threads.
In some respects, it does these things better than Dead Space; in others, not so much.
Either way, I had a bloody good time.
- I suspect it’ll be hard foranyonewho’s played Dead Space not to make those comparisons.
That aforementioned action, though?
Dear lord, it’s sublime.
Chopping up the denizens of Callisto is choreographed with grotesque precision, and every shot feels meaty and impactful.
But that’s not all.
You’re welcome).
And yes, initially at first, this unexpected section really ratchets up the tension.
It’s not just the enemies that look good, by the way.
What this is not, however, is cerebral.
I also found the GRP’s spin on stasis sadly lacking, too.
Perhaps notably of all, what it lacks most is Dead Space’s cloying atmosphere and thrilling story.
Well, not quite.
