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July 18, 2021
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First off, this game is a direct sequel set 5 years after the first game and if you're wondering if you're required to play those first (original on vita or the remake, Overdose), you aren't but I would very much recommend at least Overdose because it's a very great game on it's own.
From the synopsis and first look on the game, it's hard to not get the impression that it's going to be the same as the first one but that is shaken early on and even more as you progress the game and notice their big differences. Things like the virtual setting of both games, Mobius and Redo, being completely different in every aspect despite being similar in concept. Or the battle system, while still called Imaginary Chain, is largely adjusted mechanically and has new and great functions added. There is also the music being more consistent quality-wise than the last game, both with the character tracks by various artists (Kemu, Ayase from YOASOBI, KairikiBear, etc.) and Tsukasa Masuko for the rest of the OST. All these elements come together to make old fans feel a completely fresh experience and give newcomers a very unique one.
The characters and plot this time around take an overall more serious tone. While the entire main cast is written in a way that not a lot of people will directly relate to, players will still be able to empathize with them as they get to know them more and find out the circumstances that put them in Redo and their regrets, which is the main theme of the game. A theme that isn't uncommon but, to me, isn't something that has been tackled this masterfully in a way that would definitely leave something for all players to reflect on as they go through and ultimately finish the game.
To end the review, I feel the game has set a gold standard for sequels and JRPGs as a whole for me. Caligula 2 is not only a game that improved on the first games but went over and beyond all expectations for me with how it managed to feel so much like the previous games while being completely different at the same time. A game that will definitely make everyone feel something they will never experience again with any other franchise. I highly recommend the game to anyone interested.
From the synopsis and first look on the game, it's hard to not get the impression that it's going to be the same as the first one but that is shaken early on and even more as you progress the game and notice their big differences. Things like the virtual setting of both games, Mobius and Redo, being completely different in every aspect despite being similar in concept. Or the battle system, while still called Imaginary Chain, is largely adjusted mechanically and has new and great functions added. There is also the music being more consistent quality-wise than the last game, both with the character tracks by various artists (Kemu, Ayase from YOASOBI, KairikiBear, etc.) and Tsukasa Masuko for the rest of the OST. All these elements come together to make old fans feel a completely fresh experience and give newcomers a very unique one.
The characters and plot this time around take an overall more serious tone. While the entire main cast is written in a way that not a lot of people will directly relate to, players will still be able to empathize with them as they get to know them more and find out the circumstances that put them in Redo and their regrets, which is the main theme of the game. A theme that isn't uncommon but, to me, isn't something that has been tackled this masterfully in a way that would definitely leave something for all players to reflect on as they go through and ultimately finish the game.
To end the review, I feel the game has set a gold standard for sequels and JRPGs as a whole for me. Caligula 2 is not only a game that improved on the first games but went over and beyond all expectations for me with how it managed to feel so much like the previous games while being completely different at the same time. A game that will definitely make everyone feel something they will never experience again with any other franchise. I highly recommend the game to anyone interested.