Catherine: Full Body

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 243 Ratings

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  1. EdwinTheAwsome_
    Jul 5, 2023
    9
    The game good love the story everything perfect but if u wanted to play online like me the PS4 version is broken the switch online actually works
  2. Tintler
    Jun 24, 2023
    6
    Oyunun kendisi 3 defa bitirdim, oyunun oynanışı kolay. Oyuncunun aklını oyun ile sıkmamışlar ve olabildiğince basit tutmuşlar. Hikayesinden aşırı keyif aldım. Zaten Playsation 3 oyunun remasterı olduğu için grafik konusunda bir beklentim yoktu.
    Her oyunun birbirine benzediği bu dünyada ferah bir hava katıyor oyun.
  3. VSEIFER
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    A great story with a new gameplay system changes from other classic gameplay
  4. Kostas_Spirou
    Mar 3, 2023
    8
    Very enjoyable puzzle game, sweet story and nice gameplay but quite repetitive.

    Final Rating: "Great" ~ 8/10.
  5. Kai82
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    A unique game that I would describe as mixture of a puzzle game and adventure game in form of social life simulation. The mixture actually works really well. It was the story with a lot of branches, characters and intense puzzles that won me over. As warning the game might not be for everyone but not in the sense it is garbage masquerading as great game (This phrase is sadly used today forA unique game that I would describe as mixture of a puzzle game and adventure game in form of social life simulation. The mixture actually works really well. It was the story with a lot of branches, characters and intense puzzles that won me over. As warning the game might not be for everyone but not in the sense it is garbage masquerading as great game (This phrase is sadly used today for exactly this circumstances). One part of the game are the nightmares. The protagonist Vincent Brooks is trapped each night in them. He has to climb a tower of blocks while it collapses under him. If he dies here he dies in real life too. You can climb only the height of 1 block but can push and pull to make stairs or move around cliffhanger style. Of cause there are special blocks, usable items and other techniques to use. The puzzles are nice and get intense on higher difficulties (No problems on easy, harder on medium and struggles on hard). It never got boring and I looked forward to the challenges. I must point out he cant remember the nightmares in his wake state but an uneasy feeling of dread remains. The other aspect is the life simulation I wanted to describe as Telltale game alike first. Vincent Brooks is a bit drifting aimlessly in his established life. He panicked when his girlfriend Katherine McBride he is together with for approx 5 years wants to get married. Additionally there is the attractive Catherine who he encounters by accident and the cute Rin with amnesia he saved from a stalker. I stop here to avoid spoilers. This part happens in the Stray Sheep bar where Vincent meets his friends after work. You can interact, react to SMS / phone calls and do other thinks. Beware that your actions will have impacts, will be judged and there are other side characters you influence. Beware as time passes after a number of actions and not everyone is available all the time. I like the story, characters and writing. The story is well written and the twists are amazingly good. It is enjoyable and entertaining from start to finish. Of cause there are a lot of outcomes aka endings and the story can get enjoyable crazy. The characters are also well written. All feel alive and relatable as everyone has his/her own baggage, problems and worldviews. I want to praise the voice actors here too as they deliver those characters amazingly well. The cast is near perfect for me. Graphically the game looks good and I had not a single bug, freeze or crash. Overall I see this as hidden gem and recommend it if you like puzzle games and good stories with well written characters.… Expand
  6. Axxypie
    Feb 19, 2022
    9
    All around really fun puzzle game, which can get unforgivingly difficult on harder modes. Pretty darn good story too. It really tries to involve the player with ethical and moral dilemmas being brought up by the games narrative.
  7. awar_7
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Magnífico título que mezcla juego de puzzles con novela gráfica. La historia te absorbe y los personajes cuentan con la personalidad que nos tienen acostumbrados los juegos de Atlus. Es un "must play" para todo aquel que le gusten los juegos de esta desarrolladora.
  8. RodStrokes
    Dec 7, 2021
    10
    Catherine: Full Body, another masterpiece from Atlus that is now getting its definitive edition and its definitely the best re-release they ever made.

    Catherine: Full Body fixes everything that Catherine does not so great, the supposed transphobia in Vanilla Catherine with Erica Anderson is now fixed, she is given much more screen time, much more important screen time as well, she is    Catherine: Full Body, another masterpiece from Atlus that is now getting its definitive edition and its definitely the best re-release they ever made.

    Catherine: Full Body fixes everything that Catherine does not so great, the supposed transphobia in Vanilla Catherine with Erica Anderson is now fixed, she is given much more screen time, much more important screen time as well, she is absolutely perfect in Full Body, there are some other minor fixes that the game does, such as improving the colour vibrance in the game, making it feel more alive, best character expressions and so on and so forth.

    Catherine: Full Body delivers a new experience with Vincent Brooks, and in the most mature way possible, Vincent opens a new door in his life, one where he doesnt have to choose between Order and Chaos, he doesnt have to fully comply with the adult life and live by the strict order of marriage imposed by society's values, and Vincent also doesnt have to fully commit to a completely free life, without any sense of order, just pure giving in to temptation and instincts, not having to take responsibility for the way he lives his life. Vincent now can open another door, a balance between the two, which is the most challenging one but also the most rewarding one.

    Catherine: Full Body introduces Rin, a new character that enters the Catherine universe, after Vincent saving her from dealing with a stalker, she suffers from amnesia and stays at the Stray Sheep bar playing piano and lives right next door to Vincent. and now with the triangle of love spunning into a square of love, its your job to decide how you will live your life with, who you will choose to live by your side at the end of the times.

    Full Body introduces for gameplay the remix mode, which is essentially tetris-like pieces that you can pull and gives off new space for ENTIRELY different levels and ENTIRELY different ways to complete the stage, the game is pretty much something else completely, the already innovative, groundbreaking experience of Vanilla Catherine is now back, and much, much better than before.

    Catherine Full Body also introduces some new concepts to make it easier for the player to enjoy it, once you complete the game once you can skip the stages so you can get through all the endings quicker, the game has a total of 13 endings, which playing all of it 13 times seems really exhausting, but now you can just skip straight to the choices, confessionals, cutscenes and moments that you want to see on your ending.

    The music in Vanilla Catherine was already something else, but in Full Body it takes a more jazz approach, and it elevates so much the already pristine quality soundtrack, it has a new Opening for the game now, which is addicting to listen to, new themes for the bar, you can actually customise the song you listen at the bar with other atlus games such as shin megami tensei and persona, it is a fantastic feature.

    Catherine Full Body is what i would call a perfect game, its flawless, the gameplay is perfect, not too difficult not too hard, the story is perfection, the voice acting is pristine, nice adult jokes and you really feel like just chilling with your friends on a bar, the perfect way to measure what ending you will get, by your actions, flawless characters, perfect pacing and development, Catherine: Full Body is unique, its never been done before, probably never will be done again, its mature, kind and frenetic, just like the adulthood.

    Catherine Full Body brings the message that love always wins in the end, and no matter what expectations, disappointments, happy and sad moments you have with your partner, its all worth it at the end, with love and honesty in the relationship, you can overcome the biggest mountains, climb the biggest walls.

    And to anyone saying that Catherine is transphobic, my sincere **** YOU because you either didnt play it or didnt even understand a single thing about the game, the game should be the icon of the lgbtq+ community.    … Expand
  9. Adriarro
    Sep 26, 2021
    7
    Good game. Interesting connection logic game with story subject. I had a lot of fun and I was hooked by the plot, but it's hard to recommend that game. If you like logical games, original thought-provoking stories, it's probably a game for you. If you not, you would probably bounce off that game because the story unfolds very slowly and have a very specific atmosphere.
  10. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    Wonderful ridiculous puzzle platformer role-playing game for adults. It freaking pulls it off too!
  11. Fanian
    Jun 30, 2021
    8
    Catherine is a unique story driven 3D puzzle-platformer game. It was originally released in 2011, but this is the definitive edition released in 2019. Catherine is developed by Atlus, the same people that make Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

    The presentation is out of this world for its time, making you feel trapped in a love conundrum. Without spoiling too much of the story, you play    Catherine is a unique story driven 3D puzzle-platformer game. It was originally released in 2011, but this is the definitive edition released in 2019. Catherine is developed by Atlus, the same people that make Persona and Shin Megami Tensei.

    The presentation is out of this world for its time, making you feel trapped in a love conundrum. Without spoiling too much of the story, you play as Vincent, who is in a relationship with Katherine. Life is moving too fast and you need an escape. Later at the bar you frequent, the “Stray Sheep”, you meets a beautiful girl who seduces you and sneaks into your apartment at night. She’s the perfect distraction for you, but at the cost of your current relationship.

    You then get strange nightmares of climbing towers as a sheep. Which is the gameplay of the game. You pull and push blocks to climb towers to get out of the nightmares. The gameplay is fun, addicting, and rewarding. But very challenging. Also, you get asked choice that impact your ending and route. It’s a linear game, kinda short, but the story is very good. There’s 13 endings for reference. Also, the soundtrack by Shoji Meguro (Persona series composer) is incredible.

    Overall a very fun game, with mature, philosophical themes about choosing your lover and what you truly want in life.    … Expand
  12. Indi428
    Mar 6, 2021
    7
    Loved the original and that is all still there, did not feel the new character added enough variation in the story, I also felt the re-release could have done more to allow for a branching story early on. Still a great game but not really a required re-buy like P5 Golden.
  13. TwoBe
    Mar 4, 2021
    8
    Really fun game with a great story and girls hot as hell. I’m not into puzzle games but this one was fun enough, I never got bored, and even when I was going through the story I wanted to go back to the puzzles, so that says something. The “good” ending had a really unexpected twist that didn’t like but it was really funny tho.
  14. C45513
    Jan 13, 2021
    0
    Awful. A dumpster fire of misogyny and transphobia. Considering the gameplay only serves to prop up the story, there's nothing of value here.
  15. Allyptic
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Great game with a huge focus on story, characters, and world-building. I don't remember the last time when the story absorbed me so much. Yes, there are few bugs here are there, but nothing game-breaking. Usually minor visual glitches.
  16. pcschmidt00
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Beat Catherine FullBody. One of Atlus’s more underrated games. I only finished 1 route but from what I can tell, there’s a lot more to this package then from what I played. With solid characters, great music, and interesting puzzles, this was a great playthough.
  17. AlexeyLilicenko
    Sep 11, 2020
    6
    Not even close to Persona 5. I would say “just ok, not more”. Did not enjoyed game process much. Story nothing too special. Big thanks that if you want to see all endings, solves riddles again not necessary, can be skipped.
  18. Digiclone
    Jul 19, 2020
    9
    story: full of jokes and moments of tension catherine is a fun experience but one that keeps you in suspense all the time, and let's say it gets a little crazy in the end, but it's fun.

    gameplay: totally focused on the puzzle of climbing a tower the game manages to diversify situations, strategies and items well to be a satisfying experience for all types of players. art: it follows    story: full of jokes and moments of tension catherine is a fun experience but one that keeps you in suspense all the time, and let's say it gets a little crazy in the end, but it's fun.

    gameplay: totally focused on the puzzle of climbing a tower the game manages to diversify situations, strategies and items well to be a satisfying experience for all types of players.

    art: it follows the atlus pattern being extremely stylish with beautiful character design.

    music: another pattern from atlus but how can i say, more mature?    … Expand
  19. ChrisJT
    Jul 17, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un buen título, la música es espectacular, el gameplay es adictivo y tiene una historia con varias ramas, el único inconveniente es el personaje de Rin, el cual elimina la dualidad del orden y caos que presentaba el juego original, Rin es un personaje que pide que tomes el camino que te haga felíz, sin presiones, para lo cual no veo necesario introducirla debido a que era una mejor solución hacer que Vincent simplemente no escogiera entre las C/Katherine… Expand
  20. Sus1216
    Jul 15, 2020
    8
    Nunca había jugado a nada de Atlus, ni a Persona. Me llevé una grata sorpresa con este Catherine: Full Body. En esta edición se incluye el contenido extra y un personaje nuevo para la historia, lo que añade nuevos finales al juego. Manejamos a Vincent, el cual ya lleva cinco años con su novia, pero una noche tiene un desliz con una chica llamada Catherine. A partir de aquí, durante cadaNunca había jugado a nada de Atlus, ni a Persona. Me llevé una grata sorpresa con este Catherine: Full Body. En esta edición se incluye el contenido extra y un personaje nuevo para la historia, lo que añade nuevos finales al juego. Manejamos a Vincent, el cual ya lleva cinco años con su novia, pero una noche tiene un desliz con una chica llamada Catherine. A partir de aquí, durante cada noche, tendremos pesadillas en las cuales habrá que escalar por diferentes muros para escapar al mundo real. Es un juego de puzles, donde tendremos que ir moviendo bloques para avanzar hacia arriba. En estos niveles tendremos ciertos poderes y habilidades para hacer la travesía más fácil, aunque los niveles finales suponen un reto.Por otra parte, es un juego de toma de decisiones, donde los diálogos y tus acciones tienen un peso importante en la historia. El estilo artístico es como si fuera un anime, o sea que los amantes del género estarán satisfechos. También tiene modo cooperativo para jugar con amigos a estos niveles de bloques y un modo VS. Un juego único y diferente de plataformas y puzles. Muy recomendado.… Expand
  21. INU4SH4
    Jul 13, 2020
    9
    Catherine: Full Body is probably Atlus' greatest achievements so far in regards to narrative. Not only that but it flawlessly incorporates the gameplay with the plot just like the Persona series managed to achieve. And for me, the gameplay never grew old and kept challenging me even further and forcing me to adapt to new strategies.

    This game offers a mature and serious story with some    Catherine: Full Body is probably Atlus' greatest achievements so far in regards to narrative. Not only that but it flawlessly incorporates the gameplay with the plot just like the Persona series managed to achieve. And for me, the gameplay never grew old and kept challenging me even further and forcing me to adapt to new strategies.

    This game offers a mature and serious story with some comical relief aimed at older players. It's quite thought-provoking and even inspiring. It is also a full-package that includes tons of challenging content, an interesting story, and cool characters. The game also looks and sounds great (as expected from an Atlus game).

    Probably the greatest puzzle-focused game I have ever played and one of my favorite narratives up there with the greats such as Silent Hill 2 and the Metal Gear Solid series.

    PS: It is also canon for me that this game belongs to the SMT universe.    … Expand
  22. ShefardAlex
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    If you think about it, Catherine: Full Body is a great find. Yes, years later, it is clear that not everything is ideal in this version, but the local atmosphere redeems it in full. There are too few such stylish and addictive games, and too rarely.
  23. sex69
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    It can be seen as an erotic horror mystery game based on Succubus in Europe during the Middle Ages.
    Actually, I think the European Succubus in the Middle Ages would have done this.
  24. Pompeylad76
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Loved the original of this game. 9/10. But found this rerelease a bit of a cash grab aimed at the LBGT gamers. Story is excellent, game play great, but puzzles / game levels can be problematic if your not an experienced player. this version gets a 7/10
  25. Ambimunch
    Jun 20, 2020
    5
    I think the original Catherine is a masterpiece. Unfortunately their attempt to expand the story for this PS4 port could not deliver the same level of quality story/gameplay as the first game. While the skeleton of the game is intact, I think the addition of the new heroine is very forced. The rest of the story does not flow as well due to her inclusion, and the ultimate story resolutionI think the original Catherine is a masterpiece. Unfortunately their attempt to expand the story for this PS4 port could not deliver the same level of quality story/gameplay as the first game. While the skeleton of the game is intact, I think the addition of the new heroine is very forced. The rest of the story does not flow as well due to her inclusion, and the ultimate story resolution is lackluster when we finally find out her backstory. Other elements holding back this port is lighting, where the original had this creepy dark atmosphere, this port uses updated lighting making everything brighter and more cartoonish at times. Additionally, certain parts of the game are now censored for some heavier themes (and other times for little jokes that are suddenly deemed inappropriate). I recommend you seek out the original game on PS3 or Steam rather than playing this port.… Expand
  26. TangoHurilla
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game for everyone in who is older than 25. Some situations and scenes feel utterly true… Expand
  27. Diablo4
    May 26, 2020
    10
    IT`S SO COOL GAME. SO UNDERATTED MASTERPIECE. ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER, its awesome
  28. erer
    May 23, 2020
    0
    base Catherine is great, if this just was a graphical upgrade and a few more cut-scenes but the ending for this is so bad it is almost entirely incomprehensible, just buy the base game so you don't waste extra money on a downgrade, its so **** bad
  29. guiletheguiles
    May 12, 2020
    8
    The last game I finished before the quarantine. Somehow I forgot to review it. I'll try to make it short.

    Entertaining from start to finish, with a fun and VERY well done story, filled with great main and side characters, just oozing joy throughout the entire campaign. The pacing flows relatively fast, dialogues are clever, optional objectives feel natural, the soundtrack is amusing,    The last game I finished before the quarantine. Somehow I forgot to review it. I'll try to make it short.

    Entertaining from start to finish, with a fun and VERY well done story, filled with great main and side characters, just oozing joy throughout the entire campaign. The pacing flows relatively fast, dialogues are clever, optional objectives feel natural, the soundtrack is amusing, anime cutscenes are beautiful, puzzles are challenging and the mysterious story keeps you gripped until the end. I was, surprisingly, emotionally involved with the decisions I was forced to make. Few games make me feel like this nowadays.

    But although I did love the different outcomes that the story can reach, I was a bit disappointed with how they handled the repeat journey, on subsequent playthroughs. If each route had dedicated major varieties, puzzles and unique cutscenes, Catherine would've been an easy 10.
    Also, I loved the puzzles, but things can get pretty annoying, since the controls are quite messy and restarting a level is infuriating.

    Despite the game's journey losing a bit of its novelty after you beat it on the first time, Catherine is a MUST! Even if you find the gameplay frustrating or don't care much for it, the charming design, cast and plot will DEFINITELY dominate you 'til the credits roll.    … Expand
  30. Noirgheos
    Apr 13, 2020
    10
    Easily one of the most well-crafted games ever made. The game screams polish, with an excellent story and gameplay loop, it's hard to feel bored while playing.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 60 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 60
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 60
  3. Negative: 0 out of 60
  1. ZTGD
    Nov 20, 2019
    85
    Overall Catherine: Full Body is a great experience built for both new players and veteran players alike. Not settling for a simple remaster, Atlus really pulled out all the stops at making this worth the money. Even as bad as I was, it was still a fun time. With all the different endings I think I’ll return to the game on an easier difficulty to experience it all, because the writing is so good and the gameplay is challenging but when in a good flow it can be highly addictive. Anyone like me who may have skipped over Catherine’s original release should remedy that with Full Body.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 22, 2019
    70
    New endings mean the leading ladies feel slightly more fleshed-out, but those aforementioned old chestnuts have deep roots in the game’s numerous and extremely varied – er – routes. That is to say, it’s more of the same. Obviously that’s not a bad thing but, like marriage, it won’t be for everyone. [Issue@168, p.92]
  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    90
    Full Body is another proof that Atlus and Shigenori Soejima are master storytellers, presenting this remake of cult PS3 classic as another improved lunge into depths of human emotion. It is funny, witty, dark and serious at the same time, all while pushing the player through difficult(or not so much on Safety mode) puzzle sequences, with some of the greatest OSTs rolling in the background.
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