Platforms
- PlayStation 3Jul 26, 20118.3playscore8.219 Critics8.97.66K Players
- Xbox 360Jul 26, 20118.4playscore8.710 Critics8.522.1K Players
28 critic reviews · 2 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- 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.
Ryan Taljonick · Jun 24, 2012 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - 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.
Martin Gaston · Feb 06, 2012 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Catherine’s attempt to capture the more realistic side of gaming works because it’s one of the first titles to push moral decisions on its players, and provide real-to-life reactions and results. While you get a chance to guide the narrative, at times it’s unclear how exactly your decisions are shaping the plot and end result. But at the end it all works quite well.
Adam Dolge · Aug 02, 2011 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - Catherine is a great narrative with a unique blend of puzzle and simulation. It’s a shame that the simulation sections didn’t play a larger role in the experience, as they feel like the reward for completing the repetitive and frustrating puzzle sequences that make up the bulk of gameplay. There’s nothing quite like Catherine, and although the story is forced to stand on its own two legs, it’s able to do a good job of dragging you through the forgettable puzzles. There are several incentives to play more than once, such as multiple endings, and Rapunzel is an outstanding addition.
Jonathan Leack · Jul 31, 2011 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - It's certainly not awful, but too many aspects of Catherine felt like they were actively trying to push me away. More variety in the gameplay would have helped, as would more meaningful interactions with the game's cast. As it stands, the coolest thing about Catherine is that there really isn't anything else out there like it. If that's enough for you, you'll probably have a better time with the game than I did.
Jeff Gerstmann · Jul 28, 2011 Reviewed onRead full review - Catherine, then, isn't a one night stand. Though it may seem standoffish and esoteric at first, patience and perseverance will reveal the charming eccentricities and personality quirks that make it so special. Like any relationship worth having, Catherine takes effort, but the end result is worth it.
Jordan Mallory · Jul 26, 2011 Reviewed on X360 - Catherine is oftentimes agonizing, but like the blonde vixen that bewitches Vincent, it keeps you wanting more, just the same. The story, helped along by beautiful animation and first class voice acting, never stops being interesting. The puzzles test your mettle with genuinely clever design. Catherine gets everything right. Unless you absolutely can't stand puzzles - or don't want to answer awkward questions from your significant other - grab this game as fast as you can.
Susan Arendt · Jul 26, 2011 Reviewed on X360Read full review - There's more to Catherine than its single-player campaign. If you earn enough gold medals (not an easy task), you unlock randomly created trial levels for one or two players. And if you finish the campaign, you unlock a short-lived but hysterical competitive mode... 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.
Kevin VanOrd · Jul 26, 2011 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review - 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.
Colin Moriarty · Jul 26, 2011 Reviewed on PS3Read full review - The result of answering Catherine’s queries truthfully – my reward for conquering every one of the game’s devious puzzles – was one of the worst possible endings. Maybe Vincent’s choices corresponded accurately to my personality, but it was a bummer receiving a bad ending and knowing that I’d have to replay the 12-15 hour game to see something better. Like a relationship that’s going nowhere, Catherine has a few bright spots that will make you want to hold on, but it never quite gives back as much as you put into it.
Phil Kollar · Jul 26, 2011 Reviewed on PS3
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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.
Developer: Atlus