Sadly, that means it’s not going to get the attention or recognition it deserves, but the people who are ready to listen to what The Caligula Effect 2 has to say-rather than complaining about it not being something it was never trying to be-are in for a hell of a treat. But here we are, with a sequel that resists the urge to chase the spectre of mainstream appeal and instead just doubles down on what made the first game so remarkable. It’s also the reason I never thought we’d ever see a Caligula Effect 2. It’s a damn shame, but I guess that’s what happens in a medium where “content” and “polish” are so heavily favoured over substance and meaning. A deeply intelligent JRPG that turns the familiar “save the world” premise completely on its head, that takes a more nuanced and thought-provoking approach to moral philosophy than just about any other game ever made, that delivered one of the most unique and satisfying twists on turn-based combat ever-a game that achieved all that sits at a middling 60 on Metacritic, give it take a few points depending on platform. The Caligula Effect is one of the most criminally underrated games of recent memory.
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