10 Beautiful Looking Games (That Play Terribly)

Developed by Dead Space creator, Glen Schofield, The Callisto Protocol was viewed as a spiritual successor to the franchise. Both properties are set in space, focus on atmospheric horror, and have our heroes doing their darnedest not to have their face eaten by mutated creatures. 

However, The Callisto Protocol's graphics were in a whole other league. Every tooth, hair follicle, and bead of sweat can be seen on the characters, to the point where it's borderline indistinguishable from reality. Although graphics aren't everything, the hyperrealism accentuated the survival horror elements, especially while watching the protagonist being torn asunder.

Unfortunately, The Callisto Protocol feels like a prettier but worse version of its predecessor. The minimal exploration and repetitive combat turns most of the gameplay into a laborious chore. The story and characters lack depth, so it's hard to get invested. The main campaign is short and there's little incentive to play again. And if you had the misfortune of purchasing the PC port, good luck running the damned thing.

Anyone who's keen on playing a horror set in space should give this clunker a miss and stick with Dead Space.