I Am Caligula
- March 25, 2016
- Seraphim Creations
Get on Steam"I Am Caligula" is a visual novel adventure game where you play as the Roman Emperor Caligula, navigating political intrigue and making choices that affect the empire's future. Experience surreal and fantastical events as you indulge in your character's madness and eccentricities. With multiple endings and a sprawling cast of characters, your decisions will shape the course of history.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun RPG experience centered around the historical figure of Caligula, appealing to fans of ancient history.
- The visuals and artwork are well-received, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Despite its flaws, many players found enjoyment in the game, especially considering its low price point.
- The game suffers from numerous spelling and grammar errors, which detract from the overall quality of the writing and dialogue.
- Navigation and direction within the game are poorly designed, leaving players confused about where to go and what to do next.
- The characters and story lack depth, with many players feeling that the narrative is weak and the gameplay mechanics are unbalanced.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story is perceived as having potential but ultimately falls short due to a lack of depth and coherence, with many players feeling that it is disjointed and poorly integrated with the gameplay. While some appreciate the interesting premise and character backstories, they criticize the execution, noting that the open world often detracts from the narrative experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a missed opportunity, with calls for more focus on character development and impactful plot events.
“The game isn't the best, that's true, but its storytelling and great visuals really amused me.”
“As for the story and what people are saying, it does follow real-life events of Caligula.”
“Now I'm not going to lie and say that he did add some fantasy elements to the story, but he did it to flesh out the characters and give them some backstory.”
“It feels very floaty, going from one plot point to the next, with little bridging them.”
“The open world is a sprawling mess that feels like it gets in the way, and there are so many locations that aren't essential to the main story.”
“I found the world fun to explore, but was disappointed when the major events of the story didn't impact the world.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game generally complements the gameplay and setting, creating a relaxing atmosphere, though some users found the battle music to be a poor fit. While the soundtrack is effective in enhancing the experience, opinions vary, with some players feeling it can be overbearing or unappealing. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed bag, with moments of success and areas needing improvement.
“The sounds and music really do go with what is happening during the game.”
“Sometimes it's hard to find the right music for an area of a game, but this one flows well given the length of the game.”
“The soundtrack works well, complementing the overall experience.”
“As far as music, most of which wasn't bad, well except the battle music was a poor choice.”
“The sound is overbearing but the soundtrack works for it.”
“I don't care for the music.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's graphics receive mixed feedback, with some praising the nice artwork and hand-drawn sprites, particularly in the overhead screen, while others criticize the overall graphic quality. Despite its shortcomings, the visuals contribute positively to the storytelling experience.
“The game isn't the best, that's true, but its storytelling and great visuals really amused me.”
“As for the graphics and sprites, a lot of it was handmade and drawn by an artist.”
“The artwork is nice, especially on the overhead screen.”
“The graphics are quite poor.”
“The graphics and sprites seem to lack polish, despite being hand-drawn by an artist.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players finding the turn-based mechanics reminiscent of classic titles like Final Fantasy to be unappealing, despite an interesting story. Critics highlight issues with game design and mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
“The story I have experienced thus far is actually interesting; the problem lies with the game design and mechanics.”
“I don't like the gameplay, which is the turn-based 'everyone does an action then plays the sequence' style, like Final Fantasy, I guess.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it lacking and not even amusingly bad; however, others still managed to find moments of genuine laughter, making the overall experience enjoyable despite its flaws.
“Still, with all the bad, I have to recommend this dinky little game as I did enjoy my time playing it, and it even made me laugh a few times, making it totally worth the 89 cents I paid for it.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's visual style, noting that it effectively immerses them in the setting of ancient Rome, enhancing their emotional connection to the experience.
“I absolutely loved the visual style of the game, and it really made me feel like I was there in ancient Rome.”
“The story resonated with me on a personal level, evoking emotions I didn't expect to feel while playing.”
“The character development was so profound that I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys and struggles.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that some grinding is necessary in the combat system before progressing to new areas, indicating a requirement for repetitive tasks to advance in the game.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself spending hours grinding for resources, which quickly became a chore rather than fun.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous glitches and errors, particularly in dialogue, which detracts from its overall stability.
“There are a large number of glitches and errors in dialogue.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users indicate a strong interest in replayability, suggesting that they are likely to continue playing the game and will provide further insights on this aspect after additional playtime.
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself wanting to replay it just to see what I missed.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the dynamic events and character interactions, making it hard to put down.”
“With multiple endings and varied gameplay styles, the replayability is off the charts!”
“I'll continue to play it, and follow up later on with replayability and time to complete.”
