Catherine: Full Body

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 55 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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Catherine: Full Body offers a fresh new way to experience the 2011 PS3 classic with new twists and surprises galore.
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"Catherine: Full Body" is a action-packed game following Vincent, a man torn between his long-time girlfriend Katherine and his new affair with the seductive Catherine. As he struggles with his indecision, he also faces nightmarish trials in his dreams. This game offers an enhanced experience with improved visuals, new music, and expanded multiplayer options.

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  • Play​station 5
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73%
Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews
story18 positive mentions
character development3 negative mentions
  • Catherine: Full Body offers a compelling and twisted storyline with deep character development and multiple endings, enhancing replay value.
  • The game features challenging and addictive puzzles that keep players engaged, along with a smooth performance on the Switch.
  • The addition of new content, including a new character and gameplay modes, provides a fresh experience for both newcomers and returning players.
  • Some players may find the gameplay repetitive and the puzzles frustrating, especially under time pressure.
  • Rin's story feels forced and doesn't mesh well with the main narrative, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • The new animated cutscenes lack the quality of the original, and some narrative elements may come off as poorly paced or underdeveloped.
  • story50 mentions

    The story of "Catherine: Full Body" is a complex and engaging narrative that explores relationships and the difficult choices faced by the protagonist, Vincent, as he navigates a love triangle. Players can experience multiple story branches and endings, enhancing replayability, though some critiques mention that the addition of new character Rin feels forced and disrupts the narrative flow. Overall, the game is praised for its excellent voice acting and immersive storytelling, despite some inconsistencies and pacing issues.

    • “The game's story is wonderfully acted out with excellent voice acting, though the addition of Rin kind of feels forced into the story.”
    • “The characters are eccentric, the story is great, and the gameplay makes for a super immersive experience, which is why this game is so great.”
    • “Catherine: Full Body offers plenty of new and challenging puzzles and a new remix mode to keep returning players satisfied alongside a number of new story beats while offering newcomers a unique storyline and gaming experience that shows its age from time to time.”
    • “Overall decent game but only for those who want a story-heavy plot with mediocre gameplay.”
    • “The storyline is what you make it to be, but it is too long in between levels.”
    • “Catherine: Full Body has more interesting things to say about relationships that are dragged down by a story too cynical to let it shine.”
  • gameplay21 mentions

    The gameplay in "Catherine: Full Body" is a mix of engaging puzzle mechanics and immersive storytelling, enhanced by new characters, music, and gameplay modes, including online features. While the pressure of the puzzle elements may frustrate some players, the overall experience is described as addictive and visually appealing, with inclusive difficulty settings catering to various skill levels. The remaster offers significant improvements and replayability, making it a compelling choice for fans of the original and newcomers alike.

    • “The characters are eccentric, the story’s great, and the gameplay makes for a super immersive experience, which is why this game is so great.”
    • “If you loved the puzzle gameplay of the original Catherine, absolutely.”
    • “With a new love interest, a new ending, hours of new content, and a gameplay system that’s unlike anything out there, Catherine: Full Body is a brilliant remaster of a cult hit.”
    • “Gameplay may turn off some people since it's a puzzle game, and to make matters worse, you're under pressure with the floor below you constantly reminding you of your impending doom. If you're not a quick thinker, you may find yourself having to restart over and over, possibly frustrating you to the point where you may look up a walkthrough (I wouldn't blame you).”
    • “Overall decent game but only for those who want a story-heavy plot with mediocre gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay loop is rather repetitive, and there are some minor camera issues. The story’s tone may irritate some, if not offend.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and eye-catching art style, which remains captivating and well-executed across different versions. Reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout feature, complementing the game's quirky narrative and character design, while noting that the remastered graphics enhance the overall experience.

    • “Visuals are awesome.”
    • “I'm still as conflicted as I was in 2011 with a love for the art style and weirdness of the game.”
    • “Vibrant visuals hold up with little to compromise.”
    • “I'm still as conflicted as I was in 2011, with a love for the art style and weirdness of the game.”
    • “The vibrant visuals hold up with little to compromise, but they are more or less technically on par with other versions.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in "Catherine: Full Body" retains the essence of the original while introducing new tracks, complementing the game's expanded content and additional anime cut scenes. Overall, while the core music remains familiar, the enhancements contribute to a richer auditory experience.

    • “Akin to those Persona titles, Full Body adds a character to the original Catherine, new additional music, revisions upon gameplay modes, new gameplay modes, and an online feature.”
    • “Music is the same, not gonna lie, but there are a lot more anime cut scenes!”
    • “Music is the same, not gonna lie, a lot more anime cut scenes!”
    • “The music doesn't bring anything new to the experience.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game boasts high replayability due to its fantastic branching storyline, multiple endings, and engaging puzzles that challenge players in new ways. The addition of new content and modes enhances the experience, inviting players to revisit the game for a fresh take on its core gameplay and narrative. Overall, players find the combination of addictive gameplay and rich storytelling makes for a compelling reason to replay.

    • “Fantastic branching storyline, simplistic yet challenging puzzles, online play, and multiple endings provide high replay value.”
    • “The core gameplay is addicting and retouched for a smoother experience, with new endings inviting replayability.”
    • “Addictive gameplay, great story with fantastic voice acting, and lots of replay value, with new content blending in seamlessly.”
    • “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay or story on subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive after the first run.”
    • “Once you've experienced the main story and its endings, there's little incentive to replay, as the choices don't significantly alter the outcome.”
    • “While the initial experience is enjoyable, the lack of varied content and meaningful choices leads to a quick decline in replay value.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Users consistently report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no glitches encountered during gameplay.

    • “The game runs smoothly with no glitches.”
    • “I haven't encountered any stability issues during my playthrough.”
    • “The performance is solid, providing a seamless gaming experience.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by a quirky feature involving a mask, which adds a lighthearted touch to the experience. However, some players feel that the overall comedic elements are overshadowed by the game's repetitive nature, as it largely reuses content with minor variations.

    • “There is a funny little feature in the game where you put on the mask... if you know, you know! 😂 In all honesty, it’s a literal cut and paste of the game with a new character, new cutscenes, and new endings.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development in the game is criticized for its poor execution, featuring contradictory dialogue, a pervasive pessimism disguised as growth, and problematic portrayals of marginalized groups. Players find the choices presented to be illogical and morally questionable, ultimately attributing these issues to subpar writing.

    • “The storytelling trips and falls over itself constantly, from contradictory and awkward dialogue sequences to an overall unchallenged pessimism and toxicity masquerading as positive character development.”
    • “There is bizarre and aggressive conflict with trans people, and the choices presented make judgments and comparisons between behaviors that don't make sense either morally or practically.”
    • “All of the above and more can be summed up with 'bad writing'.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a compelling narrative that explores personal dilemmas, complemented by engaging action-puzzle stages. The strong art and audio direction enhance the overall experience, creating an appealing and intoxicating ambiance, while new quality-of-life options make the gameplay more accessible.

    • “The engrossing social scenarios boast a pleasantly intoxicating atmosphere.”
    • “Strong art and audio direction work together to create an appealing sense of style.”
    • “A compelling story of deeply personal dilemmas and stakes enhances the overall atmosphere.”
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