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Review of Catherine: Full Body on PS4

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Sep 2019
Cover image of Catherine: Full Body on PS4
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: PS4 PS4 logo
Released: 03 Sep 2019
Genre: Puzzle, Adventure
Developer: Atlus
Publisher: Sega

Introduction

In the realm of video games, few titles achieve the kind of concoction of bizarre and brilliant as "Catherine: Full Body." This reimagined version of the original game is like a jigsaw puzzle of romantic dilemmas, nightmarish block climbing, and perhaps more pillow-pushing than your average puzzle game. Alright, let's unpack this peculiar package, shall we?

Gameplay

At its core, "Catherine: Full Body" tells the tale of Vincent Brooks, a bit of a dopey young man trapped in a love triangle involving two women who couldn't be more different-Katherine, his serious girlfriend, and Catherine, his devilish temptation. The gameplay features a split structure: during the day, players interact with characters in a bar called Stray Sheep-where the conversations are laced with adult themes and, you guessed it, copious amounts of existential dread-and at night, Vincent must tackle surreal, treacherous towers constructed from blocks while being chased by annoying monsters. Who doesn't love dealing with commitment issues and block puzzles simultaneously? Play through Vincent's convoluted love life while trying to stack blocks like your future depends on it, because, spoiler alert, it does. The choices you make in the game affect its outcome, leading to multiple possible endings. One moment you might be casually sipping drinks, and the next you're dodging a metaphoric demon representing your dread of marriage. Classic!

Graphics

Graphically, Catherine: Full Body dazzles like the chandelier in a high-class night club-stringent yet sultry. The upgraded graphics for the PS4 version ensure that even the most fleeting glances at nighttime cityscapes feel profoundly immersive. The character designs are distinctively 'anime chic'-which is appropriate for a game revolving around adult themes and psychological horror. Plus, the anime cutscenes are an absolute joy, delivering a visual feast befitting the intense narrative. It's like a fever dream where the colors are brighter, and the noise is more chaotic, but in the best sense possible... mostly.

Conclusion

Ultimately, "Catherine: Full Body" masterfully blends tension and tenderness through its innovative gameplay and complex narrative. Sure, it might make you question your life choices alongside your gaming prowess, but isn't that part of the fun? With engaging puzzles that might frustrate you to madness (in the best way), combined with an exploration of romantic entanglements that may resonate with anyone who's ever experienced relationship drama, this game is a uniquely engaging ride. Perfect for those who enjoy something undeniably different in their gaming experience, this is one adventure worth taking-just remember, if a woman named Catherine approaches you on a night out, it might be best to politely decline!

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