The Callisto Protocol puts meaty, action-heavy melee attacks at the center of its combat. It’s a Dead Space spiritual successor with some, but not all, of the best parts of Dead Space. Early on, the game’s lumbering movement can feel frustrating, and the timing can be unclear when you’ve been struck by an attack. The game’s enemies swing at Jacob with haymakers, which he can dodge by leaning left or right. He also gets Jedi-like powers, thanks to the battery-powered GRP, a glove that can grab and throw objects — including the monsters themselves. Even a successful encounter in a one-on-one fight might involve a series of dodges, a successful . . .
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