Re: What Have You Been Playing... IN MAY 2025?

What Have You Been Playing... IN MAY 2025?

   Callisto Protocol
This is a good space-horror action title in the style of Dead Space, that gets a solid thumbs up from me.  The stuttering & framerate on-release issues are gone, the graphics and sound effects punchy and atmospheric.  The melee-heavy combat system takes a beating in reviews, but once I got into the flow with the progression and technique the game expects, found it just as visceral as say, Condemned Criminal Origins.  One complaint I do have is the difficulty ramp if you choose Hardcore over Normal; I completed both the game and the Final Transmission dlc on normal without frustration, but gave up quickly after a couple tries at Hardcore.  I did not try NewGame+, but also tried a few rounds of Riot Mode, a wave-based high-score challenge, which has some appeal.  Each enemy in Callisto requires full attention and good reflexes; complaints about combat being repetitive don't resonate with me.
After finishing Callisto I installed The Invincible, but I see Spalls has played Hellblade2, reminding me that I started then dropped my playthrough a few months ago.  I'll try to get back it it this month!
rms