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Catherine Gameplay Detailed, Appears Puzzle-Oriented

We try to keep a close eye on Atlus' Catherine , simply because of its great originality. But we've really needed more info on the actual gameplay.

Thankfully, Famitsu offered an explanation, as reported by Andriasang : basically, there are three parts to the game. There's the adventure aspect, which is set in the Stray Sheep Bar and has Vincent talking to his friends, checking e-mail, etc. The second part focuses on the story, which is told through "anime and event scenes." Lastly, there are the nightmares, which is where all the game's action will take place. He must escape from horrifying creatures by climbing a giant stage of sorts; he must reach the exit at the top if he wishes to survive. It sounds very puzzle-oriented, in that Vincent can push and pull blocks left, right, in and out in order to form steps. Vincent dies if you run out of time or fall, so you'll have to be careful.

It's cool that some blocks are special; there's the "Trap Type" and "Bomb Type," for example. The Traps have spikes on the top and the Bombs trigger an explosion when stepped on, and the ensuing fire engulfs surrounding blocks, too. It almost sounds a bit like the old Deception games, remember? Where you had to create traps for your pursuers? Three stages were shown in the magazine feature: "Stage 3: Torture Chamber," "Stage 5: Quadrangle," and "Stage 6: Clock Tower." It also displays a "Stage Clear" scene, where it shows how far you climbed and gives you a "Safety Bonus."

Okay, this sounds pretty sweet. We really have to try it. And it's quite the departure from cute pink dresses , so there's some artistic contrast for ya. Atlus is good at that.

Related Game(s): Catherine

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Underdog15
Underdog15
13 years ago

That picture reminds me of when you see Jenova in the Shinra Building near the beginning of FF7.

Also, keep that catherine news coming Ben! I'm really interested! ^.^


Last edited by Underdog15 on 12/10/2010 11:05:39 AM

PAKINIPS
PAKINIPS
13 years ago

that games crazier than noby noby boy

Evil Incarnate
Evil Incarnate
13 years ago

Is that a butt creature in the picture? The more info released, the more bizarre this title gets. I will probably get it out of shear curiosity. I just hope when I play it, I don't fall victim to the butt creature!


Last edited by Evil Incarnate on 12/10/2010 1:46:54 PM

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
13 years ago

It's a tit-butt foot-armed-tongue creature.

Lawless SXE
Lawless SXE
13 years ago

It sounds a little… simple. But I'm sure that the developers are going to make things get very complex, and difficult. Who knows, I'll keep a weather eye out for this one.
Peace.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
13 years ago

Those sound an awful lot like my nightmares. Except in mine there's a sexy woman but no sex with her.

nilos95
nilos95
13 years ago

Did you meet a woman named Catherine lately, by any chance? If so, be careful with your dreams!

jaynet333
jaynet333
13 years ago

Any word on a US release? Sorry if this was already clarified at some point, and I missed it.

WorldEndsWithMe
WorldEndsWithMe
13 years ago

none whatsoever

Maiq The Liar
Maiq The Liar
13 years ago

Dirty porno game, doesn't interest me one bit.

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