Catherine

 Xbox 360
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 39 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 39
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 39
  3. Negative: 1 out of 39
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  1. X-ONE Magazine UK
    Mar 10, 2012
    70
    A fresh and unique game, but with a steep challenge that some will find frustrating. But it does feature a giant arse monster. [Issue#82, p.92]
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  2. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2011
    70
    It's a game of two halves, but the good half carries the bad. [Dec 2011, p.103]
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  3. Game Informer
    Jul 15, 2011
    70
    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. [Aug 2011, p.108]
  5. Gamer.nl
    Feb 15, 2012
    65
    Catherine is a very creative product with fresh ideas, unique themes and an attractive style. But because of two entirely different gameplay styles – the texting and flirting storywise and the puzzling gameplaywise – the game also feels incoherent. It's a shame, because the puzzling is an unneeded distraction of the sublime story.
  6. Guardian
    Feb 3, 2012
    60
    It's rarely an enjoyable experience, but within that, Catherine perhaps poses its greatest puzzle of all: does a video game always need to be enjoyable to be worthwhile?
  7. DarkStation
    Sep 29, 2011
    60
    Catherine is a very unique game that is set back by it's own repetitiveness and annoying puzzles. After the fifteen hours it took me to complete the game, I was glad that I got to experience the narrative, but I never want to touch the game again for the game play. It's hard for me to recommend a game that I kept playing just to get to the next cut scene.

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#50 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
38
#38 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
47
#47 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 207 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 156 out of 207
  2. Mixed: 26 out of 207
  3. Negative: 25 out of 207
  1. ovoon7
    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. sexyfish
    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. SwoopTrust
    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.    … Full Review »
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