The Caligula Effect 2 Playstation 5 Version Announced

Written by Marcello TBL

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NIS America has announced the launch dates for the PlayStation 5 version of The Caligula Effect 2. The game will be released on October 17 in North America, followed by a European release on October 20. This is just a week after the Japanese release by FuRyu, scheduled for October 12.

The Caligula Effect 2 is already available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.

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The game’s setting is a virtual world named Redo, created by a virtuadoll named Regret. Her mission is to save people from their past regrets by trapping them in a simulation. This supposed paradise becomes disrupted when another virtual idol named χ hacks into Regret’s virtual reality and restores a resident’s memories of the real world. The aim then shifts to escaping Redo by reestablishing a resistance group known as the Go-Home Club, to fight against Regret and her enforcers, the Obbligato Musicians.

Key features of the game include unique battle mechanics involving the Imaginary Chain, which lets players predict enemy moves and strategize effectively. Players can recruit other students, engage in high-stakes battles, and challenge the virtuadoll Regret and her musicians.

The game offers an unforgettable experience, with story scenarios crafted by Tadashi Satomi, known for his work on the Persona series, and Director Takuya Yamanaka. The game’s soundtrack is inspired by vocaloid music, creating a rich auditory and visual atmosphere within the world of Redo. Below an overview of the game.

ABOUT THIS GAME

 ●STORY

Redo – a world without regrets.
Regret – a mysterious virtuadoll.
Those who hear her songs find themselves transported into another world.
The world of Redo is a virtual world built from the regrets of many people.
“If only I’d done things differently…”
This is a world where everyone’s secret desire to redo their lives can come true.
A place where they can become the person they would have been had they chosen differently…
Redo – a dull world with no regrets, where anyone can experience a life redone.

Another Songstress and the Go-Home Club
Another virtuadoll exists – χ. She seeks to destroy the false world of Redo.
She gives strength to the protagonist – who is slowly awakening to reality – as her chosen partner.
They form the Go-Home Club, gathering other members who have also found out about the world outside Redo.
Thus begins their arduous task of making it home against the will of the creator of the world.

Go-Home Club’s True Selves
In Redo, members of the club are in their “redone” forms, which they have obtained by ignoring reality and undoing past regrets.
Their true selves are secret forms only the player can deal with.
Tread carefully and choose actions that will leave no regrets…

 ●CHARACTER STORIES
In the world of Redo, Go-Home Club members are in their “redone” forms – manifestations of past regrets that have been undone.
Each member is trapped in a situation dreadful enough to cause them to turn away from reality.
What happened to them? And why are they trying so hard to return to that painful reality? These are only some of the mysteries the player must unravel.
There is a chance you may find the members’ true selves unacceptable.
So tread carefully and choose actions that will leave no regrets…

 ●BATTLES
Imaginary Chain
Chain combos in the battle system while predicting the future!
The battled system is turn-based. Once an action is selected, you can peer into the future and see what it looks like successfully executed.
Use this ability wisely to coordinate attacks with allies or cover them during bad situations.

χ-Jack
When certain conditions are met in battle, a χ-Jack is activated, in which χ’s singing voice hijacks the battlefield and powers up the Go-Home Club.
The effects differ according to the song chosen. This move is powerful enough to completely turn the tide of battle.
Develop χ’s abilities to improve the effects of a χ-Jack.​

 ●OTHER FEATURES
WIRE
Use WIRE’s group chat function to discuss club goals or ask allies questions on private chat.
You may be surprised by what you can learn from their replies.​
Some special questions can only be obtained with high affinity or via quests.

CAUSALITY LINK
Even residents of the ideal world Redo have minor gripes and problems to contend with.​
Perhaps these stem from their true selves or personal relationships in reality…?
Complete quests from townsfolk to gather more information and uncover hidden truths.​

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Marcello TBL

Italian Dad in love with Turn-Based RPGs and Indie Games. In 2018 he started Turn Based Lovers and now he can't live without it.