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8As a smaller developer and publisher (at least in North America) Atlus has been known first and foremost for their Japanese-influenced RPGs, namely their trademark Shin Megami Tensei franchise. The Persona series, a spin-off of that franchise, took its parent's RPG roots and in the latest entries added a unique dating simulation element to the mix that changed some events based on the player's actions. The Persona team's latest creation, Catherine, takes those simulation elements and wraps them around a seemingly commonplace genre: block puzzles. It certainly sounds unique but the question remains: does it come together into an enjoyable experience or is this an eccentric mash-up that's better left ignored?

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Who Doesn't Love A Bit Of Catherine?

Who Doesn't Love A Bit Of Catherine?

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Deep Silver Unveil Catherine's Valentine's Day Gifts

Deep Silver Unveil Catherine's Valentine's Day Gifts

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- Deep Silver revealed today that anyone who pre-orders Catherine will receive a free Artbook and Soundtrack CD along with their copy of the game upon release. Partnering w...



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The Ultimate 2011 Video Game Movie Cast List

The Ultimate 2011 Video Game Movie Cast List

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GOTY 2011: Best New IP Award

GOTY 2011: Best New IP Award

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- Next up is our award for the Best New Intellectual Protocol of 2011. In other words, it's our award for the best original title of this year. Unfortunately, this year was...



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GOTY 2011: Best New IP Nominations

GOTY 2011: Best New IP Nominations

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- Despite there being a ton of great games this year, it's disappointing to say that there weren't actually that many new IPs on the scene. Sure, it's a risky business laun...



A Gamer's Holiday Gift Guide - Game List for Girls

A Gamer's Holiday Gift Guide - Game List for Girls

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- We've reached Part 4 of our Gamer’s Holiday Gift Guide and since last time we focused on “guy games”, this time we're focusing on the ladies. Don’t worry; we’re ...



Catherine's European Release Nailed Down

Catherine's European Release Nailed Down

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- Following on from a loose announcement that Catherine would release at some point during February, Deep Silver has now revealed that the game will release on the 10th of F...



Catherine Releasing Next February In Europe

Catherine Releasing Next February In Europe

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- Deep Silver has stated that Atlus' seductive puzzle-game Catherine will release next February throughout Europe on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The game was already re...



Catherine Boasts Largest Launch In Atlus History

Catherine Boasts Largest Launch In Atlus History

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- In just its first week of sales, Catherine has already exceeded Atlus' "highest expectations." In fact, it boasts the biggest launch in all of Atlus' 20 years of publishin...





Atlus Unboxes Catherine's Deluxe Edition

Atlus Unboxes Catherine's Deluxe Edition

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- Back in May Atlus revealed their plans to release a deluxe version of Catherine. For those who wanted to see more than just the still images you are in luck as Atlus has j...



Catherine Demo Now Available on PSN, Xbox Live

Catherine Demo Now Available on PSN, Xbox Live

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- Last week Atlus announced they would be releasing a demo this week. It's that time now, which means the demo is now available for download. Catherine is an action/adventu...



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Catherine Hands-On Preview

Catherine Hands-On Preview

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- When gamers, especially JRPG fans, hear the name Atlus they recognize it as the developer and publisher behind classics such as the Shin Megami Tensei and Trauma Team fran...



Catherine Demo Coming Next Week

Catherine Demo Coming Next Week

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- Atlus USA have announced that a demo for Catherine will be available next week through both PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Arcade. The demo hits on July 12. The demo fea...



Get To Know The Voices Behind Catherine's Leading Men

Get To Know The Voices Behind Catherine's Leading Men

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- Unless you've been under a rock lately, you've probably heard of Atlus's upcoming mature thriller, Catherine. What you may not know about is the voices behind the characte...




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E3 2011: Catherine Hands-On Preview

E3 2011: Catherine Hands-On Preview

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- Unfortunately there's a very bad trend flying around the gaming world where developers will resort to creating games they think will sell rather than creating the game the...



Meet Catherine's Vincent In A New Trailer

Meet Catherine's Vincent In A New Trailer

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- We've gotten a look at Catherine's characters, but we haven't gotten a good look at the main characters themselves yet. Atlus has taken note of this fact with a new traile...



Get A Look At The Gameplay In Atlus's Catherine

Get A Look At The Gameplay In Atlus's Catherine

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- The last time we got new screenshots of Atlus's upcoming next-gen title Catherine, we found out more about the game's characters. This time around, we have new screenshots...