The Caligula Effect: Overdose

 PlayStation 4
User Score
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
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  1. Prrgangsta
    Mar 14, 2019
    6
    I never got a chance to play the vita game so I don't know what is really different but so far the game is just okay. The story and characters seem interesting and I like the combat but what makes it falter are the WIRE chat interactions don't feel like natural conversations I would have with anyone (including my real friends).

    The game locks away things called "trauma" quests behind    I never got a chance to play the vita game so I don't know what is really different but so far the game is just okay. The story and characters seem interesting and I like the combat but what makes it falter are the WIRE chat interactions don't feel like natural conversations I would have with anyone (including my real friends).

    The game locks away things called "trauma" quests behind certain students and to get to those students I have to try and get to know OVER 500 OTHER STUDENTS! Seriously?! I don't know if this game was trying to REALLY overshadow Persona 5 but more does not mean better NIS. P5 only gives me 16 people I need to socialize with, you add another 500 students (that all look exactly alike) on top of that and a part of me just hopes these aren't necessary to complete the game, plus I don't even feel these students are worth talking to since I just hold the L1 button to end the conversations faster. I don't know if this game is greatly improved compared to the vita version but I have feeling it isn't.

    Save your $50 and just watch the anime "Caligula". It will take less time (less than 5 hours) to watch and it is even free to watch on certain sites.    … Expand
  2. catman1132000
    May 29, 2019
    8
    I really can't say much. The game is good, but is bogged down by the combat system. The way that they introduce new enemies is just by adding this thing near them that gives them a new attack. However, the combat system is pretty cool in that it operates a lot like Transistor. If you have heard of/played that game, you know that the combat was great. The game goes into a circular boardI really can't say much. The game is good, but is bogged down by the combat system. The way that they introduce new enemies is just by adding this thing near them that gives them a new attack. However, the combat system is pretty cool in that it operates a lot like Transistor. If you have heard of/played that game, you know that the combat was great. The game goes into a circular board like state, and you and your team all choose attacks and abilities while the game displays the best possible outcome, and the enemies next movement, letting you plan your attack accordingly. The characters are fun, most of them, at least, and the music is really good. The extra characters that you form bonds with are basically just reskinned main characters with worse powers and stats. I also have to say that unlocking bonds in the causality link system is horrid. Having to have these crappy knockoff teammates on your team while you do something is always bad. I would recommend this game if you really enjoyed Transistor, or if you enjoyed the original Vita version of this game.… Expand
  3. munday78
    Jun 22, 2022
    10
    Enjoyed every second. A nice mix of Persona and Blue Reflection. Played on ps4 and again on switch.
  4. 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 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 thatThe 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.… Expand
  5. 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 a larger budget.

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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
  1. DarkZero
    Apr 15, 2019
    50
    The Caligula Effect Overdose could have been so much more, I would never say no to more games bringing unique ideas to the Persona formula, but this game doesn’t deliver on that and is instead filled with repetitive and undeveloped systems. It can entertain and be fun, but I feel that The Caligula Effect Overdose truly is a game for the serious hardcore fans of the genre that like the idea of a less developed Persona title.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 10, 2019
    70
    Eventually this becomes a satisfying process, but it can take a while to get to grips with. [Issue#161, p.83]
  3. DualShockers
    Apr 2, 2019
    60
    Even with an engaging combat system to some fun side characters, [The Caligula Effect: Overdose] just doesn’t have enough to carry all the dullness it brings with it in its story and environments.
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