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Mirson on 13 July 2011
Closing Comments

As if it wasn’t already obvious, I loved my time with Catherine. 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.

IGN Ratings for Catherine (PS3)
Rating Description
out of 10 Click here for ratings guide
9.5 Presentation
Catherine’s story is one of the most unique ever told in gaming, and while it’s a little hokey, it’s still a hell of a lot of fun.
8.0 Graphics
The anime-style cutscenes and in-game content both look great. There are certainly prettier games out there, but you shouldn’t play Catherine because of how it looks.
9.0 Sound
I really adored the soundtrack, and while the voice-acting is at times overdone, it’s still extremely fitting.
8.5 Gameplay
Once you get the hang of the puzzle gameplay, it will become second nature to you. Those who aren’t gluttons for punishment may be turned off, though.
9.0 Lasting Appeal
Really skilled players could get through the game in under 15 hours, but it'll take more than that for most others.
9.0
OVERALL
Amazing
(out of 10)
  

http://ps3.ign.com/articles/118/1181622p1.html



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ethomaz on 13 July 2011

Nice.



Xen on 13 July 2011

Bias!

It's a game from the people behind Persona 3, is it not? It should be a 10... these guys can't do anything wr- oh, Persona 4.

Seriously, good score. I'm getting the special edition myself!



Blacksaber on 13 July 2011

I have the special edition to pick up!



Former something....

Acevil on 13 July 2011

Sucks I won't be able to get this game, until after I start working and that is up to whenever I find the drive to start working.



 

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Xen on 13 July 2011
Acevil said:
Sucks I won't be able to get this game, until after I start working and that is up to whenever I find the drive to start working.

As soon as you lose the drive to post, or find the drive to stop posting...

*looks at placement*

...as soon as you lose the drive to play videogames all day, or find the drive to stop playing videogames all day...



BenVTrigger on 13 July 2011

O really?

I was really interested in this when I first thought it was going to be an RPG and then completly turned off when I saw the puzzle gameplay. Don't get me wrong I enjoy a good puzzle game but the atmosphere just didn't seem right for that style of gameplay.

But given good reviews I may indeed spend some time with Catherine yet.....



Acevil on 13 July 2011
BenVTrigger said:
O really?

I was really interested in this when I first thought it was going to be an RPG and then completly turned off when I saw the puzzle gameplay. Don't get me wrong I enjoy a good puzzle game but the atmosphere just didn't seem right for that style of gameplay.

But given good reviews I may indeed spend some time with Catherine yet.....


I also have the same sort of outlook, I am getting this game...(obviously whenever I start working). 



 

blkfish92 on 13 July 2011

It's impressive lol



           

Boutros on 13 July 2011

Amazing. Catherine has never really been on my radar because I figured it wasn't that great (from what we've heard from Japan) but I'll definitely look into buying it eventually.