Catherine Hands-On Preview
- 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...
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| 8 | As 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? » Read the full review |
E3 2011: Catherine Hands-On Preview
- 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...