Was the hate for Wolfenstein: Callisto Protocol overblown?
Some users express frustration with the short length of the game and the high price tag, especially considering it was one of their first experiences with gaming. Others defend the game, stating that they found it fun despite its flaws and short length.
We dive into the most upvoted comments on the Wolfenstein: Callisto Protocol Reddit thread to try and figure out whether the hate for the game was justified or blown out of proportion. We also take a look at some of the other most interesting gaming discussions happening on Reddit right now.
“The hate was overblown, but some valid complaints exist.”
Many users expressed frustration with the short length of the game and the high price tag, especially considering it was one of their first experiences with gaming. “They should have lowered the price for the amount of content,” one user says. Another adds, “I’m really mad because I bought it at full price, and I beat it in a day.”
Some users defended the game, stating that they found it fun despite its flaws and short length. “I didn’t feel ripped off at all,” one user says. “I don’t care about the length, I paid for a fun experience, and I had fun.” Comparisons were made to other games, such as Callisto Protocol’s predecessor, Callisto Protocol, which had similar issues.
“I’m just surprised they got more good reviews than Callisto Protocol,” one user says. “That game was a disaster.” Others point to the Callisto Protocol DLC as being a letdown, with developers seemingly disregarding fan feedback. The Dead Space remake was also seen as a positive comparison, with the consensus being that while it was short, it wasn’t a cash grab and was overall a true experience for fans of the franchise.
“I actually prefer shorter games,” another user says. “I dislike the trend of games trying to have hundreds of hours of [content].” There was also disagreement regarding the prices of SNES games, with some users arguing that they were expensive even back then.
“The hate was justified,” another user says. “This was a true cash grab, and the devs didn’t listen to the community at all.”
“The werewolf boss fights were terrible,” another user says. They aren’t the only ones to express dislike of the game’s combat, with many users saying that the slow walking sections and the cinematic black bars were negative aspects of the game as well.
“I am confused as to why I am getting so many downvotes for my opinion on Callisto,” another user says. “I honestly loved the game and don’t understand why people think I’m wrong for liking it.”
In the end, while some users felt that the hate for the game was overblown, there were indeed valid complaints about its length, price, and gameplay flaws.
Check out the full Wolfenstein: Callisto Protocol Reddit thread here.
