The Caligula Effect: Overdose

The unique take on traditional turn-based combat, the emotionally dark narrative, and the excellent musical soundtrack are the true rewards beneath poor dungeon design, an unimaginative causality link mechanic, and unclear objectives. The Caligula Effect: Overdose is a charming and worthwhile albeit niche JRPG as long as you go in with the correct expectations, given the game’s low budget.

The good intention is here and you can feel it while playing the game, which says that this title still has a heart and soul somewhere but it got lost in trying to fix the original. Maybe if Aquria makes a sequel, we will see those intentions in their full glory.