re: Callisto Protocol has some of the worst melee combat I've ever seen in a video game

Did you just start you first playthrough? Mid - late game you really become a lot less reliant on melee, so it’s not too big a deal. I really enjoyed the game and the melee wasn't a detractor for me, but I suppose everyone has their own tastes. I’m actually gonna go back and replay the game now that the story DLC is out.