cj_iwakura
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TenshiOni said:
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Catherine |OT| Sheep, Matrimony, Terror - Love Is Gone
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Right.
meltingparappa
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I love the puzzles and all but jeeeez, I imagine it still takes seven-ish hours per run (on easy).cj_iwakura said:
I'm hoping people will slowly do youtube uploads of the various endings.
I can see how many people would be disappointed that the block puzzles aren't as integrated with the visual novel side (like how Persona 4 perfected the dungeon-crawling/social-link integration), but MY GOD, someone at Atlus is a block puzzle fiend.
I read on a faq (I think yours, no less) that Rapunzel has
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On a side note, this game has a pretty amazing loading screen, by load screen standards at least.
cj_iwakura
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Just do an Easy run, a Normal run, and a Hard run. It's like three different games.
Master Milk
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Thanks.cj_iwakura said:
It seems I lucked out and have a save from the beginning of the end still. I thought I saved over it. Lucky, lucky.
Also, is there a gallery or anything that unlocks so you can watch the different endings whenever you want? I don't see anything after one playthrough so I'm assuming not.
meltingparappa
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I don't think... my heart.. can survive the stress of those final stages on a harder difficulty.
Disturbingly immersive game.
Disturbingly immersive game.
Zuhzuhzombie!!
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From a guy who cares little for anime or dating games, I have to say, Catherine itself is pretty fun and interesting. Story is nice, the puzzle/Nightmare games are real head scratchers. Think of a mix between Q*Bert and Intelligent Qube. Yea, there's a "dating" game in there. The hero, Vincent, is saddled with the burden of being torn between two insanely hot women. First World Problems, right?
Though I think I know how the story is gonna end. Hot chick. Sex. Dreams. That's a pretty specific kind of monster.
Though I think I know how the story is gonna end. Hot chick. Sex. Dreams. That's a pretty specific kind of monster.
cj_iwakura
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His heart seizes. You monster.
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Also, Inquisition cleared on Hard. God that was a nightmare.
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Also, Inquisition cleared on Hard. God that was a nightmare.
ToHrU AdAcHi
Neo Member
Just finished it last night. My ending kinda blew, but that's what I get for treading the middle ground for most of the game. I can't wait to start up another playthrough
Also, no matter how well I seem to do on a puzzle/boss event, I always seem to get bronze.
Also, no matter how well I seem to do on a puzzle/boss event, I always seem to get bronze.
cj_iwakura
Member
You need to get coins in addition to maintaining a max/high chain.
Also, does anyone know if it's possible to
all in one game?
Time's so limited in the bar, it seems impossible to focus on everyone.
Also, does anyone know if it's possible to
save the NPCs
Time's so limited in the bar, it seems impossible to focus on everyone.
iconoclast
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cj_iwakura said:
There's an achievement for doing that, so unless it carries over between playthroughs I would say yes. I only missed Morgan on my first run, so I'll try to get them all in my next playthrough.
Also, if you get a gold on the final stage, can you skip past it in subsequent runs? I think I read that you can skip any stage you get golds on, but I'm not sure.
Holy shit!
I just beat the game, what a fucking ride. But dude, even on easy this game was damnnnn hard. But it's one of my favorite games of this gen.
I screwed up on the saves for a Katherine run, i only have one save =(. Just wasted my chance to see the two other endings. Vadernoooooooooooo.jpg
I just beat the game, what a fucking ride. But dude, even on easy this game was damnnnn hard. But it's one of my favorite games of this gen.
cj_iwakura said:
I screwed up on the saves for a Katherine run, i only have one save =(. Just wasted my chance to see the two other endings. Vadernoooooooooooo.jpg
Man, 6-2 on Normal is driving me nuts. I rarely ever get stumped in a game! And this isn't some optional challenge or anything like that, it's just proceeding with the game! I have Stages 1, 2, 3, & 4 with Golds on Normal and I can't even beat this fucking level! I thought I had mechanics down pretty well, but I guess I didn't.
JumpingTheGun
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Yuterald said:
Its stuff like that that makes me glad Im playing on Easy....except I just reached Stage 5 and Im kinda scared shitless for 6..
pelicansurf
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Ditto, dude. Ditto:Yuterald said:
Master Milk
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That's what the pause screen says, so it must be true.iconoclast said:
I'm going to make save files for before the last stage for every ending since apparently there's no gallery or anything.
So I finally died a few times on Level 3's "boss." Where do you get retries from? What happens if you run out? I hope you just go back to a save slot and you're all good, having all your retries again, right? If that is the case, seems sort of pointless to have a limited number of retries at all...
Giolon
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cj_iwakura
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http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps3/605302-catherine/faqs/62439
I wrote one too, but it's based on JP Normal.
Also, me and a friend tried Babel-Altar co-op.
It was amazing. So much fun. A lot easier than 1P, too. Try it out with a friend ASAP if youcan.
I wrote one too, but it's based on JP Normal.
Also, me and a friend tried Babel-Altar co-op.
It was amazing. So much fun. A lot easier than 1P, too. Try it out with a friend ASAP if youcan.
Wow, I'm really impressed with how tempting the developers are making Catherine. I'm the most faithful person in the world but it's not as cut-and-dry as I thought it would be (though maybe I'm tempted because I never picked Katherine). When every text from Katherine is received with a depressing sigh, and Catherine's are jubilent and excited... when one is nagging you, wanting to control your life and the other just wants to have fun... gnnngghhh!
Too bad the "twist" is so obvious (or is it? I hope it isn't), otherwise who knows how I would play.
Too bad the "twist" is so obvious (or is it? I hope it isn't), otherwise who knows how I would play.
cj_iwakura
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Nothing is as it seems.
SkylineRKR
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Game is brutal, but I love it. Only got a few silvers on Normal so far, I must suck badly.
I'm really hooked to the story, its more interesting to me than the gameplay. Played it for 5 hours straight, just eager to see how this will unfold. And Catherine is completely tempting me too. Because she's playful, willing... She's more like what a young guy wants.
Its funny, because I actually got involved with a woman just 2 days ago. Its not an official relationship yet, but I hope this game isn't some sort of bad omen to me
But this is a great, great game.
If you run out, you have to start over from the elevator place (assuming you saved there) with the default amount of continues, so you'll just lose your checkpoint (and items?).
Its a bit pointless indeed.
I'm really hooked to the story, its more interesting to me than the gameplay. Played it for 5 hours straight, just eager to see how this will unfold. And Catherine is completely tempting me too. Because she's playful, willing... She's more like what a young guy wants.
Its funny, because I actually got involved with a woman just 2 days ago. Its not an official relationship yet, but I hope this game isn't some sort of bad omen to me
But this is a great, great game.
duffyside said:
If you run out, you have to start over from the elevator place (assuming you saved there) with the default amount of continues, so you'll just lose your checkpoint (and items?).
Its a bit pointless indeed.
ErasureAcer
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up to 7-2 on normal. game is just as easy as easy i think. dying the same amount.
Nevermind, I was on 6-3, not 6-2! 6-3 is RIDICULOUS on Normal. I seriously had a moment where I thought I was never going to be able to beat the game. I don't know how I finished it, but I did some how. It was sloppy Bronze Trophies all across the board though. Seriously, 100% completing this game can go fuck itself for awhile, lol!
cj_iwakura
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ErasureAcer said:
That's because US Normal was made easier than JP's.
Wow, I do believe Hard has new tips that aren't in Normal.
Thanks for answering my questions, gentlepersons. I have another one for GAF, if you would be so kind: what happens if you beat Rapunzel? Not that I stand a chance without cheating, but just wondering if I should even bother doing it every night at the bar (stop drinking, Vince, you dumbass!) or if I should just ignore it until the eventual youtube cheat arrives.
ShockingAlberto
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Picked up the PS3 LE from Fry's today for $60.
Even if I don't end up liking the game, I hope it sends the message that non-sequels without guns can still do pretty okay.
Even if I don't end up liking the game, I hope it sends the message that non-sequels without guns can still do pretty okay.
cj_iwakura
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6-3 Hard is not what I expected.
It's a bunch of cross formations, except the blocks fall EXTREMELY fast.
And there's power ups everywhere. Trippy stuff.
And, new favorite line.
It's a bunch of cross formations, except the blocks fall EXTREMELY fast.
And there's power ups everywhere. Trippy stuff.
And, new favorite line.
WrenchNinja
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BlazingDarkness
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Giantbomb, I am disappoint.
Crewnh said:
Honestly, I didn't think he'd review it highly considering the podcast this week. Well, this is definitely a different type of game and I could see how its not for everyone.
Still, it stinks that people might pass on it because of the review, especially when it might be the breath of fresh air they've been waiting for.
GiantBomb always sucks. For everything.
Why would it make you feel better just 'cause a review is bad or good? Who cares. Judge for yerself
The game is just bizarre. The choice system is so painfully obvious, and even if it wasn't already obvious, the game makes it explicitly clear what the game thinks of a choice even if the choice SHOULD be ambiguous.
And the gameplay is just... I don't know if it'll hold up over 15 hours or however long this game is. It's ok, but as a puzzler I've played much better and as an action game (if you can stretch it to call it that... I dunno) I've played infinitely better.
I just don't know where this fits right now in my mood. Still considering it with time.
Why would it make you feel better just 'cause a review is bad or good? Who cares. Judge for yerself
The game is just bizarre. The choice system is so painfully obvious, and even if it wasn't already obvious, the game makes it explicitly clear what the game thinks of a choice even if the choice SHOULD be ambiguous.
And the gameplay is just... I don't know if it'll hold up over 15 hours or however long this game is. It's ok, but as a puzzler I've played much better and as an action game (if you can stretch it to call it that... I dunno) I've played infinitely better.
I just don't know where this fits right now in my mood. Still considering it with time.
Giolon
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Crewnh said:
Harsh, but I think that's pretty fair. On a blind guess, I'd have expected a 3/5 from those guys.
I have to say though, as much as I am enjoying the game, I don't feel it's anywhere near the 9/10 quality that many review sites are giving it. I think even an 8 is generous. I feel like the review press is so glad to see something refreshingly original, that they're willing to overlook any awkwardness or fumbles on its part.
Don't get me wrong, I love the shit out of a lot of aspects of this game (Soejima's artwork is makes sweet love to my eyeballs, and the soundtrack is definitely ear candy) - but as a purely enjoyable gaming experience? I'm not quite sure it's there.
Square Triangle
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Crewnh said:
Well he did drop hints on his twitter how not very pleased he was with it.
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