Unique and spellbinding – a thriller mixed with a Japanese horror movie,
anime and challenging strategic puzzle gaming from Atlus.
- “…involving, intense, and unlike anything you've ever
played.” 8.5/10 – Gamespot
- “…one hell of a game…it's for just about anyone who really loves
games” 9/10 – IGN
- “…both fun and provocative” 90/100 – Eurogamer
- “…incredibly hard to put down…will keep you busy for multiple
playthroughs.” 92/100 Cheat Code Central
Vincent wakes up next to a stunningly beautiful woman who isn't his
girlfriend. What will you choose to have Vincent do? Who will you choose to
hurt? Vincent's about to discover that stumbling on the stairway of love can
turn into a horrific, fatal plummet…
The Nightmare of Your Dreams—Under the watch of producer
Katsura Hashino, acclaimed director of Persona 3 and Persona 4, famed character
artist Shigenori Soejima and master composer Shoji Meguro create sights and
sounds unlike anything else. As unforgettable and original as the
game's narrative, Catherine's visual direction and musical score define and
perfectly complement Vincent's terrifying ascent into the dizzying perils of
love.
The Horrors of Love—Vincent's waking fears, doubts,
pressures, and growing guilt about commitment and fidelity now gleefully follow
him into his dreams, manifesting as horribly disfigured monsters and a ticking
clock.
Between a Rock and a Soft Place—The player must navigate
Vincent through heavy moral decisions. As in real life, hardly anything is black
and white. What is the value of honesty? What is the right thing to do? Either
way, someone's going to get hurt. Worse yet, someone could die.
Escape With or From a Friend—Local competitive and
cooperative multiplayer modes, in addition to leaderboards, ensure that the many
thrills and horrors of racing through twisted stages can be enjoyed by more than
one player and add hours of extra gameplay to the overall experience.
REVIEWS
“…involving, intense, and unlike anything you've ever played…This
story-heavy puzzler is mature and occasionally profound, exploring themes like
sexual fidelity, personal responsibility, and trust. Catherine doesn't just
challenge your hand/eye coordination: It challenges your intellect and your
emotions.” 8.5/10 – Gamespot
“…in no way, shape or form like anything you've ever played. But
what's even more exciting about Catherine is that it's one hell of a game,
too, and is wildly successful in most of what it attempts to do…In many ways,
I was completely blown-away by it. While I’m sure some gamers will be
turned-off by its anime-style presentation and difficult gameplay, I implore
those of you who are looking for something authentically different and outright
fun to give Catherine a go. This isn’t a game just for puzzle fans or just for
those who love anime. This is a game that melds so much together and is so
different than anything else on the market that it’s for just about anyone
who really loves games.” 9/10 – IGN
“The game will draw attention for its wonderful weirdness, as it should,
yet that's only half of the story. Catherine plays its eccentricities against
its more down-to-earth side, which makes for a richer comic world than you might
get from bizarro fare alone. The upshot is an experience that's both fun and
provocative – a nightmare worth staying awake for” 90/100 –
Eurogamer
“…In an era increasingly defined by developers' ever-growing fear of
creating anything that isn't a safe, conservative million-seller, Atlus'
willingness to create and publish something as unique as this is truly
commendable. Best of all, it's not just a weird game – it's a great one,
too.” 10/10 – 1UP
“…Catherine is incredibly hard to put down, if only because of how well
the story is written. You really want to see what happens to Vincent next, and
with multiple endings and story paths, the game will keep you busy for multiple
playthroughs.” 92/100 Cheat Code Central
