Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Negative: 1 out of 39
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  1. Jul 28, 2011
    40
    Catherine's limited character interaction, shallow characters, and monotonous puzzles combine to form a unique experience that feels frustratingly limited in every respect.
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 25 out of 207
  1. Jul 28, 2011
    10
    This game is sublime. Atlus proves yet again to be the best game studio/publisher in existence. Atlus, don't stop publishing games. Also, theThis game is sublime. Atlus proves yet again to be the best game studio/publisher in existence. Atlus, don't stop publishing games. Also, the Persona team can't be beat. Full Review »
  2. Jul 26, 2011
    10
    I loved it. If you are a puzzle fan or an Atlus fan in general, I suggest to get it. The story is really great and I loved the subtle use ofI loved it. If you are a puzzle fan or an Atlus fan in general, I suggest to get it. The story is really great and I loved the subtle use of the moral choices. The main gameplay consists mostly of puzzles so be warned, if you get frustrated easily you can have a hard time in the later sections of the game, but you'll want to pull through to get more of the story. I also enjoyed the use of the cellphone and how you can change your responses for text messages. The game has a great story and I would recommend it just for that, but the puzzle gameplay is really fun and the coop (not online coop though) is really fun if you have a buddy around as well. Full Review »
  3. Jul 27, 2011
    10
    I absolutely adored this game. The game takes mature themes, and exposes them in such entertaining but serious manners, that you just want toI absolutely adored this game. The game takes mature themes, and exposes them in such entertaining but serious manners, that you just want to see the story develop further.
    Vincent really grows as a character, and not just in how he sees things, he grows on you too. After all, you decide the poor guy's fate. The graphics are done very well, and the style fits very nicely. The playability was superb, and the puzzles were amazing. Not to mention that the game WAS as hard as the Japanese players reported, Which is always a good thing. Controls were tight and intuitive.
    THIS is what we need, fresh, new games and ideas. No more recycling shooters every year (I'm looking at you, Call of Duty).
    Definitely worth the full price, and an absolute "must" if you want to expand your library.
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