The Caligula Effect: Overdose

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
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  1. DarkStation
    Mar 5, 2019
    90
    Japanese video games are often equal to anime and manga, it doesn’t matter in what format you’re enjoying the stories. The Caligula Effect: Overdose, too, makes you forget you’re playing a game but rather, experiencing a piece of Japanese popular culture.
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 22, 2018
    75
    The Caligula Effect Overdose is a good example of what a « plus » version should be. More characters, more storylines, more side quests, it totally justifies the "Overdose" suffix in its name.

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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 10 out of 35
  1. jcasualmente
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    The Caligula Effect: Overdose makes us think of several moments, something that can make the title exhausting. Music is one of the main pointsThe Caligula Effect: Overdose makes us think of several moments, something that can make the title exhausting. Music is one of the main points of the game, and the sung part only comes in during fights, which can also tire quickly. The PlayStation 5 edition greatly improved the quality of the characters and scenarios, but it is possible to notice that we do not have a game of that generation, but an adaptation. If you're looking for an adventure, give it a go, although the lack of English subtitles can be an issue – but that's easily circumvented.… Full Review »
  2. Jett_Black
    Jan 30, 2023
    7
    Fun combat with an interesting story. While I enjoyed the game for the most part, it would be interesting to see what the devs could do with aFun combat with an interesting story. While I enjoyed the game for the most part, it would be interesting to see what the devs could do with a larger budget.… Full Review »
  3. munday78
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Enjoyed every second. A nice mix of Persona and Blue Reflection. Played on ps4 and again on switch.
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