Catherine: Full Body

 PlayStation 4
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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 243 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 199 out of 243
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  3. Negative: 25 out of 243
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  1. zamorian79
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    I don't want to waste your time writing about how wonderful Catherine is, for that you should check some old reviews of the original game, I'll just say that it is a fantastic game and that you should give it a try. Now I'll jump to the Full Body version of the game. This is way more than I expected. Back in the day I played this game and loved every minute with it. It has a really solidI don't want to waste your time writing about how wonderful Catherine is, for that you should check some old reviews of the original game, I'll just say that it is a fantastic game and that you should give it a try. Now I'll jump to the Full Body version of the game. This is way more than I expected. Back in the day I played this game and loved every minute with it. It has a really solid story, great acting, solid gameplay with great puzzles and incredible music. They could very well put this game on HD and sell it again, but they really improved themselves. They added a new love interest and it's way more than an after thought, I was expecting a new segment, but it was integrated in the regular game. They added a bunch of features in the whole package, like the remix mode and new features on the easy mode if you just want to enjoy the story. The game has new cutscenes, music, dialogues, etc. This is how the industry should release old games!… Expand
  2. 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
  3. SquallL
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    A brilliant puzzle in a new shell. More diverse, more interesting. Rin is so cute. 10/10, waiting Persona 5 The Royal.
  4. TheAdjuster
    Oct 6, 2019
    10
    Amazing update to one of my favorite games of all time. This is the definitive version. And the steelbook is gorgeous!!!
  5. Drawnimo
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    Catherine: Full Body is just as charming and delightful to play as it was back when it originally released. Even when you aren't pushing and pulling blocks in one of the most unique puzzle systems I've ever had the joy of experiencing, the game remains engaging and fun. 10/10, would recommend. :)
  6. Steff86
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    This game is unique! It's fun and engaging which makes it a great experience. The nightmares get better and more complex which always has you guessing
  7. Sejman22
    Sep 5, 2019
    10
    A brilliant remaster one of the best game on PS3 (in my opinion). This is not just lazy port (Final Fantasy VIII meh). Atlus improved many element from basic game. For example: the graphic is improved, they added textures in higher resolution, dynamic shadows, better lightning and new backgrounds, filters (raindrops) in puzzle mode! The bar looks fantastic! Only downside is too much blurA brilliant remaster one of the best game on PS3 (in my opinion). This is not just lazy port (Final Fantasy VIII meh). Atlus improved many element from basic game. For example: the graphic is improved, they added textures in higher resolution, dynamic shadows, better lightning and new backgrounds, filters (raindrops) in puzzle mode! The bar looks fantastic! Only downside is too much blur for me, but is not that bad like in Control. Many QoL (Quality off Live) improvements in gameplay. The new character Rin is very interesting, i liked her. for her personality and
    childish innocence. Except that Atlus Added new endings and cutscenes ( Vincent flashbacks are awesome, but too short, and too rare), added new game difficulty Safety (god mode, perfect for those who want get into the story) and new soundtracks (new OST from Persona 5, Persona 4 Golden, Persona 4 Arena and from Project Re Fantasy, example my favourite ,,Brake Out'' from P4 Ultimax or SNOWFLAKES from P4 Golden). Game is a bit easier than original (bosses moves bit slower, Rin temporarily freeze blocks falling, Auto Run mode to the place of your death - u can turn on/off that in options). Title run much smoother than PS3 version (i think game runs in 60 fps most of the time, even in PS4 Slim). I got only few mini freezes when Rin played on the piano in puzzle mode. If u are ATLUS/Persona games fan instant buy this now !!! If u not, subtract the point from the assessment, and buy it if u like logic/Visual Novel games.    … Expand
  8. Otelo
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Excelente jogo, proposta de gameplay diferente e desafiadora,indo na contramão desses jogos cópia e cola dessa geração. A reformulação do jogo é bem vinda também, entretanto, pra quem já jogou a versão original, está não acrescenta tanto a mais ao ponto de valer seus 60 dólares. Mas no geral, um jogo excelente pra quem curte puzzles e uma história madura
  9. velvet01
    Sep 4, 2019
    10
    Es un juego espectacular, interesante con divertidos minijuegos .... Lo disfruto cada segundo ... mi mejor compra de este mes ,,, ahora por el code vein y el gears 5
  10. Ammar_sh
    Sep 7, 2019
    10
    In short. This is the most unique game. Nothing like it. We have lots and lots of shooting games, RPG, car racing ... etc. But this one is very VERY unique. It's a must play, and the story is so interesting. I loved it on PS3, and I love it even more on PS4.
  11. s2ada
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Heureusement que c'est devenu une exclusivité Playstation car les pauvres joueurs Xbox ne serais pas quoi faire d'un si bon jeu.
  12. Samuspagno
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    Atlus made a great work, like they did with every game after all. I think that this game is a unique experience, with many finals and way to express the game, everyone's is different. Its gameplay is various and you'll never get bored with it. I'm gonna say it again, great job Atlus.
  13. AlexWesker245
    Oct 27, 2019
    10
    Unique game in our time. it has soul. The best way to play is with your couple. Great experience.
  14. Diablo4
    May 26, 2020
    10
    IT`S SO COOL GAME. SO UNDERATTED MASTERPIECE. ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER, its awesome
  15. RancidDoom23
    Feb 28, 2020
    10
    Great Game, I like how they added extra blocks and soundtracks. How they also added Co-op. Loved this game on PS3, and now more on PS4.
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Bbplayer
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    This Game has a brilliant story and doesn't overstay it's welcome at all! The puzzles are nice and the story will mess with your head. The only thing that I personally disliked was the puzzle back side camera and the blurriness that was added at the bar. Besides those two things the game was outstanding.

    Also a nice touch to the LGBT community in the game, that's all I can say without    This Game has a brilliant story and doesn't overstay it's welcome at all! The puzzles are nice and the story will mess with your head. The only thing that I personally disliked was the puzzle back side camera and the blurriness that was added at the bar. Besides those two things the game was outstanding.

    Also a nice touch to the LGBT community in the game, that's all I can say without spoiling anything.    … Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    9
    Wonderful ridiculous puzzle platformer role-playing game for adults. It freaking pulls it off too!
  28. VSEIFER
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    A great story with a new gameplay system changes from other classic gameplay
  29. 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
  30. 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
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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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