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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and fun RPG experience for fans of Roman and ancient history.
- The visuals and artwork are well-received, creating an immersive atmosphere.
- At a low price point, it provides decent entertainment value, making it worth a try for casual gamers.
- The game suffers from poor writing, including spelling and grammar errors, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Navigation and direction within the game are confusing, leaving players unsure of what to do next.
- Character development is lacking, and the story feels disjointed and underdeveloped.
- story34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The story has potential, drawing inspiration from real-life events, but suffers from a lack of depth and coherence, with many players feeling that it is poorly integrated into the gameplay. While some appreciate the character backstories and fantasy elements, others criticize the disjointed plot progression and the overwhelming open world that detracts from the narrative experience. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a missed opportunity, with calls for more focus on character development and impactful events.
“The game isn't the best, that's true, but its storytelling and great visuals really amused me.”
“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.”
“The story I have experienced thus far actually is interesting... the problem is with the game design and mechanics.”
“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.”
“Perhaps more background story as to why things happened to make the main character act the way he did would be greatly appreciated.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game generally complements the gameplay and setting, with a well-flowing soundtrack that matches the game's length. However, some users found the battle music to be a poor choice and described the overall sound as overbearing. While opinions vary, many agree that the music enhances the experience, despite some personal dislikes.
“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 sound is overbearing, but the soundtrack works for it.”
“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.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are a mixed bag, with many users praising the nice artwork and hand-drawn sprites, particularly on the overhead screen. However, some also note that the overall graphic quality is lacking, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they do not elevate the game to its full potential.
“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 be a mix of hand-drawn art, but they still fall short.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players find the story engaging, but the gameplay mechanics, particularly the turn-based system reminiscent of Final Fantasy, are criticized for being unappealing and poorly designed.
“The story I have experienced thus far is actually interesting, but 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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing despite its flaws, while others feel it falls short of being genuinely funny. Overall, it seems to elicit a few laughs, making it a worthwhile experience for some, especially given its low price.
“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.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players have praised the game's visual style for its immersive quality, effectively transporting them to ancient Rome and enhancing their emotional connection to the setting.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding is necessary in the game, particularly in combat, to progress to new areas. This repetitive task is seen as a requirement before advancing in the storyline.
“As for combat, you do have to do a bit of grinding in it before moving on to the next area.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and errors reported, particularly in the dialogue. This has led to a frustrating experience for players.
“There are a large number of glitches and errors in dialogue.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate a strong interest in replayability, suggesting that the game offers enough engaging content to warrant multiple playthroughs. However, specific details on the extent of replayability and time to complete are yet to be fully assessed.
