The Caligula Effect 2 - Review @ Hey Poor Player

Hey Poor Player has reviewed the upcoming The Caligula Effect 2:

The Caligula Effect 2 Review: Not Hiding Its Influences

It’s hard to think about The Caligula Effect 2 without thinking about Persona, because this is a game that wants so badly to be Persona. It has a similar setting, similar themes, and characters that remind you of those in Persona. It even has its own more basic version of social links. If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then The Caligula Effect 2 is in love with Persona. That said, for a game so in love with a more well-known series, The Caligula Effect 2 is a surprisingly strong imitator, well worth the time of RPG fans who have checked out the obvious options and want another game in this vein.

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The Caligula Effect 2 is far from unique. It wears its influences front and center and isn’t quite on the same level as any of the modern Persona titles. There are only a few of those, though, and if you’ve played them and want something more, then The Caligula Effect 2 is absolutely worth checking out. With an interesting battle system, appealing characters, and a killer soundtrack, I consistently had a good time until the credits rolled.

Score: 3.5/5