The release of "Catherine" stood in doubt when its publisher, Atlus, told game journalists that they had no plans to release the game stateside. This turned out to be a bluff as Atlus just made a press release to announce the game, which is slated for a Summer 2011 release in the United States.
Destined for both the PS3 and Xbox 360, Catherine is "an unprecedented exploration of the pleasures and horrors of love" where you play a character by the name of Vincent who falls head over heels for the game's titular character, Catherine.
"Catherine" revolves around the themes of free-will, the delicate nature of relationships and the choices we make in them.
Key Features
– The Horrors of Love-Vincent's waking fears, doubts, pressures, and growing guilt about commitment and fidelity now gleefully follow him into his dreams, manifesting as horribly disfigured monsters and a ticking clock.
– Between a Rock and a Soft Place-The player must navigate Vincent through heavy moral decisions. As in real life, hardly anything is black and white. What is the value of honesty? What is the right thing to do? Either way, someone's going to get hurt. Worse yet, someone could die.
– The Nightmare of Your Dreams-Under the watch of producer Katsura Hashino, acclaimed director of Persona 3 and Persona 4, famed character artist Shigenori Soejima and master composer Shoji Meguro create sights and sounds unlike anything else. As unforgettable and original as the game's narrative, Catherine's visual direction and musical score define and perfectly complement Vincent's terrifying ascent into the dizzying perils of love.
– Escape With or From a Friend-Local competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes, in addition to leaderboards, ensure that the many thrills and horrors of racing through twisted stages can be enjoyed by more than one player and add hours of extra gameplay to the overall experience.
