Catherine

Atlus · Jul 26, 2011

Mature

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As Vincent, a man recently succumbed to the irresistible beauty of the game's titular diversion, players find themselves swept into a treacherous love triangle. Catherine's core themes-those of free will, of the delicate nature of relationships and the choices we make within them, marry perfectly with the intense, terror-filled gameplay that serves to accurately reflect Vincent's growing sense of anxiety. It is an experience wholly unlike any to come before it, and is certain to leave gamers talking and thinking about Vincent's tribulations long after the credits have rolled.

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Scores by platform

PlayStation 3

Critic 8.2 (19 critics) · Gamer 8.9

8.3

Xbox 360

Critic 8.7 (10 critics) · Gamer 8.5

8.4

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Ryan Taljonick · Jun 24, 2012
8.0
In a sense, the puzzles become an allegory for fleshing out his problems - our problems. Do we play through the game with the intentions of ending up with a particular woman? Or does Vincent become an everyman, a filter through which our own desires and morals are exposed? Catherine is a breath of fresh air, an experience that is silly, fun, and serious all at once. Whether you’re looking for a one-night stand or a long-term commitment, we highly recommend giving it a shot.
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Martin Gaston · Feb 06, 2012
7.0
It's a shame the ending lets the game down, then, as Catherine presents an intriguing proposition for the human condition - that life will force all of us into a crossroads, and it's only through grabbing the sheep by the horns that we can really become ourselves. Push the wacky surrealism aside and you've also got a detailed, down-to-earth world that you'd never expect as you first slide the disc into the tray, alongside a set of subtle questions that will invoke sentiment and thought.
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