View Full Version : Shin Megami Tensei: Catherine (Persona Spin-Off)!!!
tentencanidae
08-19-2010, 01:23 PM
Head over to Kotaku for the details. A commenter posted the actual trailer.
Snapple
08-19-2010, 01:34 PM
These are some great links you provided. To the kotaku article and that trailer.
tentencanidae
08-19-2010, 01:50 PM
Sorry. I forgot it wasn't on the first page. But I didn't see anyone here mention it yet.
http://kotaku.com/5615538/persona-series-getting-hd-title
There ya go. Enjoy. The game looks sick.
Darko
08-19-2010, 02:01 PM
Finally an SMT entry in the next gen! I can't wait.
Snapple
08-19-2010, 03:34 PM
It took some digging, but I found the video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cExya15jYWg
Very confusing, very adult-themed, but definitely has the great Persona style.
I'm sure it'll be excellent.
kupomogli
08-19-2010, 03:36 PM
Based on the trailer alone, looks pretty stupid if you ask me. Then again the Persona 3 trailer looked stupid.
tentencanidae
08-19-2010, 03:44 PM
I think it looked cool. The game still has that dark SMT style of any of their games, and I kind of welcome the adult undertones... assuming it's not just a pr0n game.
I'm totally sold on this with just the trailer alone.
11killer11
08-19-2010, 04:55 PM
So....
What i'm getting from the trailer is that this ordinary guy has intercourse with this really hot strange woman and because of that he has nightmares of walking sheep and giant ants?
Doesn't sound so bad to me.
But seriously, I don't know how the death of the lonely man comes into this.
Press_Start
08-19-2010, 05:27 PM
The creativity, the dominance of style, the imagination, the....sheep?
This is what I call a next-gen RPG. To tell ya the truth....it's the first game I REALLY, REALLY want to play on an HD console...and I want it NOW! :D
Richter Belmount
08-19-2010, 05:47 PM
Cool , but dude your topic title no need to blow your load its a game : P thats just nasty.
The trailer was interesting, but I'm lost on what exactly it's trying to be. Hopefully it won't be a weird dating simulator, but then again a Shin Megami Tensei dating simulator would probably more like a nightmare simulator, which in itself sounds awesome.
heybtbm
08-19-2010, 06:41 PM
Obviously not a RPG. Unlikely to hit the US anyway...way too Japanese.
Aussie2B
08-19-2010, 06:52 PM
Looks pretty bizarre, but in an industry of cookie-cutter games, bizarre is good. I wish I had some clue as to how it plays, but the notion of it not being an RPG and having some degree of action involved actually makes it more interesting to me.
Overbite
08-19-2010, 08:30 PM
Doesn't this have nothing to do with persona aside from the art guy? It's not even an RPG or first person sword thing.
Chainsaw_Charlie
08-19-2010, 08:52 PM
I am a persona fan so if it comes over here it'll be a near day one pickup
Snapple
08-20-2010, 12:45 AM
Obviously not a RPG. Unlikely to hit the US anyway...way too Japanese.
Have you met Atlus before? It's a video game company, see.
Have you met Atlus before? It's a video game company, see.
Considering that Atlus has released practically every Tensei game since Nocturne, I doubt that they wouldn't release this here as well. They've cornered the niche market and know this will sell because of the Tensei name alone. As long as it doesn't turn out to be another Devil Summoner, I'll more than likely pick this up when it's released.
Cryomancer
08-20-2010, 06:03 AM
I look at the Japanese scan it seems to be the title is just "Catherine". It's the US blogs and what not calling it "Shin Megami Tensei Persona Catherine" here. It's probably only related via the cameo in P3P and won't have either of those titles in it's actual name.
Looks potentially interesting but I don't see why they are going back and forth between an anime-like in-engine system and actual anime scenes, but hey whatever. I just hope they don't sink a dangerous amount of money into it and it flops, that would suck.
pseudonym
08-20-2010, 07:14 AM
Looks interesting. I wonder how well it would sell if it gets released in North America, because of it's arguably tenuous connection to SMT and looking like a very niche game from a company that already releases plenty of niche games.
sfchakan
08-20-2010, 09:24 AM
Looks interesting, but I want to see more details on stuff not related to virtual nipples. Yeah, we got it. Sex scenes. Big whoop.
Fuyukaze
08-20-2010, 12:18 PM
It has studio 4c doing the animation. I want to say I'm excited, but I'll wait untill Atlus announces a street date for the states.
shopkins
08-20-2010, 12:42 PM
Looks a little to ridiculous to be scary.
G-Boobie
08-21-2010, 03:28 AM
Considering that Atlus has released practically every Tensei game since Nocturne, I doubt that they wouldn't release this here as well. They've cornered the niche market and know this will sell because of the Tensei name alone. As long as it doesn't turn out to be another Devil Summoner, I'll more than likely pick this up when it's released.
I don't know, actually... There's apparently a lot of weird sexual themes in this here game. As we all know, blowing the heads off of eight trillion dudes in brilliant HD is fine, but titties and humping are not. Add in the fact that the game deals with the subject of 'vegetarian males', (link! (http://boingboing.net/2009/06/08/japans-herbivore-men.html)) a uniquely Japanese social phenomenon, and we might have us an import game.
I HOPE it comes out here: the SMT guys (who are developing the game, whether or not it's actually related to the series) produce some extremely high quality stuff. This would be day 1 for me.
Snapple
08-21-2010, 01:22 PM
I would bet you guys anything that the game is coming over. Anything.
Atlus brings over everything that's niche and "too Japanese," and that's not even including Studio 4c stuff. The fact that this is Studio 4c, just makes this all the more an ironclad lock to come over.
It's also almost a lock that this is going to be a good game, given who is making it.
kupomogli
08-21-2010, 02:14 PM
Atlus brings over everything that's niche and "too Japanese,"
Atlus really hasn't been bringing over many niche games anymore. A lot of the games they're bringing over they either have a large fanbase(SMT, Etrian Odyssey,) or something that will appeal to the casual market. They "sometimes" throw a niche game here and there but haven't for atleast a year(except 3d Dot Game Heroes but you know why they published that.)
We also don't get "all" Atlus games here. We've only received three Growlanser titles for example. Two of which were released by Working Designs as a single release.
Seems that if you want actually good niche titles you're going to have to keep tabs on XSeed. If you look at Atlus back then, how good the game releases were, weren't extremely well known, etc, I'd say XSeed is the new Atlus in that sense.
Richter Belmount
08-21-2010, 03:04 PM
growlanser sucks
maxlords
08-21-2010, 05:01 PM
I'm confused by the interspersion of demon sheep and sex scenes...not aroused...confused.
Arcade_Ness
08-22-2010, 02:27 AM
I seriously doubt this game will be brought to the States. However, I'm sure somebody will write up a translation/walkthrough for it.
Icarus Moonsight
08-22-2010, 09:08 AM
Thoughts after seeing trailer; If this is SMT, then I guess Metroid Other M is a Ninja Gaiden spin-off. Or now that it's Square Enix, Dragon Quest is a Final Fantasy spin-off? Awesome! And that's why Time Mages rock.
The development team is the only relevant and possible connection. I saw nothing that indicated the SMT brand... Looks like a new one.
Besides all that, DO WANT!
ShinGundam
08-22-2010, 12:30 PM
Eroge ? Since when did they get so desperate?
G-Boobie
08-22-2010, 03:31 PM
Eroge ? Since when did they get so desperate?
How in the Hell did you get 'eroge' out of that trailer, dude? Just because there was a bit of sex going on? Is Mass Effect an alien porno, then?
Kyle15
08-22-2010, 06:35 PM
Eroge ? Since when did they get so desperate?
It has a Cero-C rating for ages 15 and up. Last time I checked, Eroge games have a Z or warning label.
This game does not, so there you go.
tentencanidae
08-31-2010, 11:48 AM
I can't believe the amount of negativity over this. I was personally just excited that there was a new game coming out, that was in some way linked to The Persona Series.
By "linked" I don't mean a cross-over or spin-off necessarily (I know I said Spin-Off in the title, but that was due to my source)... Even just that fact that some of the same team who created Persona 3 and 4, and a good animation studio are involved.. I'm excited about this. I love the dark and slightly adult themes that are used in these games. This one looks a little bit more adult then the 100% Persona titles, but they do show and say "tits" as well as curses and other adult oriented words and humor. It doesn't bother me.
Overall, since the very first persona, I've always liked having the evil, and grown up themes. This game may/or may not be like Persona. I think it's safe to say that nobody here can really absorb enough about the actual game from the little amount of cut-scenes and boobs we get to see in the trailer. This could certainly wind up being a trainwreck of a game... But it also has all the potential to be a groundbreaking title that pushes boundaries. I'm sure it won't be a blockbuster title for PS3, but I do have faith in both ATLUS, and the makers of the SMS games to give us something awesome.
Well Atlus finally released gameplay footage (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CA_Y-KL-QgI) of the game, which raises more questions than answers. Now I'm all for strange and unusual games, especially when they are SMT related, but I'm not quite sure what to think of this.
Graham Mitchell
01-06-2011, 12:48 PM
you know, the mainstream us vg press is covering this game. It's been featured a couple times in Game Informer in the past 6 months. That may be a promising sign indicating a u.s. Release.
VACRMH
03-01-2011, 09:27 AM
Got an email this morning from Atlus, they're bringing it here this summer for PS3 and 360 :)
calistarwind
03-01-2011, 09:50 AM
I received the same email and I'm truly excited they are taking the chance on releasing this here.
Graham Mitchell
03-01-2011, 10:32 AM
Add me to the "got the e-mail" list. Truly great news.
Honestly, for me, there hasn't been much for the modern consoles that looks good on the horizon. Now I've got something to look forward to!
pseudonym
03-01-2011, 11:29 AM
Looks good. Probably not a first day purchase, but I'm going to pick it up.
I read about a strange e-mail Atlus sent a few days ago that simply said "Do you still like us?", everyone who got it said that it was more than likely a teaser for Catherine and it looks like they were right. What's even stranger is that they said they had no plans on localizing the game about about a week ago and then they announce that they were.
Seems to me that Atlus just wanted to tease everyone and had every intention of localizing the game, which they did with great success.
calistarwind
03-01-2011, 12:27 PM
That "Do you like us?" email made me laugh. I felt like I was in grade school and should have received a check yes or no with it to reply.
maxlords
03-01-2011, 12:50 PM
Day one purchase for me, no question. Demon sheep for everyone!
Aussie2B
03-01-2011, 01:11 PM
The irony of the previous message is that most Atlus fans probably have been losing interest in the publisher (and Catherine will help turn it around). Lately it seems all about Naruto and generic-looking medieval fantasy games from no-name Western developers, half of which are download-only. A far cry from when their site looked like weeaboo central (and I mean that in the nicest way possible, haha). Looks like Nippon Ichi is taking the role of Atlus's former self, but they have a reputation for slipping out bad games and/or bad localizations from time to time, plus they seem to cater to a creepier sect of the otaku fan base with all the focus on sex.
But I digress. Catherine sounds pretty cool and I'll definitely pick it up at some point. I have a feeling most Persona fans are going to bitch and whine that it's not an RPG, though.
eskobar
03-01-2011, 01:48 PM
The irony of the previous message is that most Atlus fans probably have been losing interest in the publisher (and Catherine will help turn it around). Lately it seems all about Naruto and generic-looking medieval fantasy games from no-name Western developers, half of which are download-only. A far cry from when their site looked like weeaboo central (and I mean that in the nicest way possible, haha). Looks like Nippon Ichi is taking the role of Atlus's former self, but they have a reputation for slipping out bad games and/or bad localizations from time to time, plus they seem to cater to a creepier sect of the otaku fan base with all the focus on sex.
But I digress. Catherine sounds pretty cool and I'll definitely pick it up at some point. I have a feeling most Persona fans are going to bitch and whine that it's not an RPG, though.
Well, the message was very clear ..... in Feb 14 they sent an email with "cathy pink" color .... hinting the release.
And after the trolling of "catherine is a japan-only game, sorry guys" message, it was a very clear message to receive the "do you still like us?" as a sign of trolling / joke LOL
Its not like ATLUS is losing interest from its loyal customer, the proof is the great sales and grateful players that like me, absolutely loved DEMON'S SOULS, a game that reflects how great is ATLUS in taking a gamble in the U.S.
Aussie2B
03-01-2011, 02:29 PM
Demon's Souls was a great game for them to release, but that was around a year and a half ago. My point was that if you look at their main page, the recent releases and upcoming releases, it's quite a bit different from the Atlus of a few years ago. I'm a little skeptical of how much their fan base cares about stuff like Divinity II, Trine 2, The Cursed Crusade, and Rock of Ages, and I already know that the Naruto releases ticked off many of their fans.
As for myself, I'm just a little worried that they'll slowly lose their place as a localizer of quality Japanese games that would otherwise not make it to the US. Maybe now there's too much competition in that area with NIS America, Xseed, Aksys, etc. They obviously have stuff like Catherine in the bag since it's an Atlus-developed title, but maybe it's tough to land much else.
eskobar
03-01-2011, 02:34 PM
Demon's Souls was a great game for them to release, but that was around a year and a half ago. My point was that if you look at their main page, the recent releases and upcoming releases, it's quite a bit different from the Atlus of a few years ago. I'm a little skeptical of how much their fan base cares about stuff like Divinity II, Trine 2, The Cursed Crusade, and Rock of Ages, and I already know that the Naruto releases ticked off many of their fans.
As for myself, I'm just a little worried that they'll slowly lose their place as a localizer of quality Japanese games that would otherwise not make it to the US. Maybe now there's too much competition in that area with NIS America, Xseed, Aksys, etc. They obviously have stuff like Catherine in the bag since it's an Atlus-developed title, but maybe it's tough to land much else.
Well, in that case what you say is true; after the dissolution of Atlus things may change although not quite noticeable now because Atlus always had flat years ...
The competition may be strong from D3, Xseed and Aksys because NIS is pretty much a Joke today ... I remember the bugs in Ar Tonelico 2 and the answers they gave to the complaints of many customers :
"You need to play it on a BC Ps3 or finish the boss in 3 turns ....." .... :help:
Hope this year is better for the whole J-game industry :roll:
In the end, i purchased Hyperdimension Neptunia and Ar Tonelico with calendar :puppydogeyes:
...and I already know that the Naruto releases ticked off many of their fans..
And once Atlus announces Persona 5, they'll all eat it up with a spoon and it will be as if nothing happened. Also, I'm sure there are a lot of people interested in Trine 2, since the first game was highly praised by both reviewers and gamers.
kupomogli
03-01-2011, 03:20 PM
And once Atlus announces Persona 5, they'll all eat it up with a spoon and it will be as if nothing happened.
Atlus needs to develop SMT4 and give Persona a break right now.
Demon's Souls was a great game for them to release, but that was around a year and a half ago. My point was that if you look at their main page, the recent releases and upcoming releases, it's quite a bit different from the Atlus of a few years ago. I'm a little skeptical of how much their fan base cares about stuff like Divinity II, Trine 2, The Cursed Crusade, and Rock of Ages, and I already know that the Naruto releases ticked off many of their fans.
Divinity 2 has been released on the 360 already as well. They're rereleasing it with what I assume is a little bit of extra content. And don't forget about the 101 party games they've been releasing, of which three have been released in a year and a half. Do they honestly believe they'll get much from localizing any of these games or is their reasoning that they're next to nothing to purchase the rights for and could be localized in a week?
It's like every second game they release is shovelware. I just happened to watch a gaming news video where they were describing one of the DS Naruto games that Atlus will be releasing, and it's probably the most generic fighting game I've seen in quite some time. It looked like Jump Ultimate Stars with less gameplay elements. The graphics actually looked ripped straight from Jump Ultimate Stars and that was released about four and a half years ago, and the graphics sucked even then but atleast the gameplay was fun and there was tons of variety. They just know Naruto fans will buy it no matter how bad it sucks.
heybtbm
03-01-2011, 08:10 PM
Atlus needs to develop SMT4 and give Persona a break right now.
Agreed.
Richter Belmount
03-01-2011, 10:19 PM
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/smith0009/Super_Fatlus.png
Graham Mitchell
03-01-2011, 10:31 PM
Agreed.
Isn't that basically what Strange Journey was?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b400/smith0009/Super_Fatlus.png
Actually, I recalled a creepy guy of that size picked up his preorder copy of Persona 4 at Gamestop a few years back. I was behind him in line at that time and it was a scary moment for me. O_o
Anyway, I have heard about the news of Catherine coming stateside and I have already lock in my copy online :snuggle:
kupomogli
03-01-2011, 11:53 PM
Isn't that basically what Strange Journey was?
I've wanted to play this but haven't played a DS game since I've lost my charger. Need to pick another up.
Anyways. Hello Kitty and Friends is another game to add to Atlus' shovelware list. Quite a few garbage titles in the past year.
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/01/atlus-are-loving-life-with-hello-kitty-friends/
G-Boobie
03-02-2011, 12:24 AM
Demon's Souls was a great game for them to release, but that was around a year and a half ago. My point was that if you look at their main page, the recent releases and upcoming releases, it's quite a bit different from the Atlus of a few years ago. I'm a little skeptical of how much their fan base cares about stuff like Divinity II, Trine 2, The Cursed Crusade, and Rock of Ages, and I already know that the Naruto releases ticked off many of their fans.
As for myself, I'm just a little worried that they'll slowly lose their place as a localizer of quality Japanese games that would otherwise not make it to the US. Maybe now there's too much competition in that area with NIS America, Xseed, Aksys, etc. They obviously have stuff like Catherine in the bag since it's an Atlus-developed title, but maybe it's tough to land much else.
They've had some duds, but Demons Souls, Persona 4, Etrian Oddessy, Radiant Historia, Strange Journey... These are great games. Rock of Ages looks amazing, and Trine 2 is a day one purchase for me. Catherine too, to keep it topical.
Icarus Moonsight
03-02-2011, 08:09 AM
Atlus the Hutt! LOL Why is this the first time I'm seeing this hilarity!?
Cryomancer
03-02-2011, 12:35 PM
So do you think we'll get the same covers? Different covers? One of the covers for both versions? Which would you prefer?
Seems to me the obvious answer would be to make both versions be released with a reversible cover.
Graham Mitchell
03-02-2011, 02:07 PM
So do you think we'll get the same covers? Different covers? One of the covers for both versions? Which would you prefer?
Seems to me the obvious answer would be to make both versions be released with a reversible cover..
I agree. That said, I prefer the ps3 one so much that I would probably buy that version preferentially, based on that cover alone. I know it kind of screams "hentai" but it's also got a darkness to out that I really dig on.
Of course, you know they'll probably change it to something lame and horrible and ruin the whole thing, like Ico. Hopefully not, but I'm a pessimist. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than disappointed. ;)
eskobar
03-02-2011, 02:18 PM
I've wanted to play this but haven't played a DS game since I've lost my charger. Need to pick another up.
Anyways. Hello Kitty and Friends is another game to add to Atlus' shovelware list. Quite a few garbage titles in the past year.
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/03/01/atlus-are-loving-life-with-hello-kitty-friends/
Atlus has had a few flat years but still takes risks and 2010 was ok, don't forget:
3D Dot Heroes
Etrian Oddyssey III
SMT: Strange Journey, which is not a spin-off like persona or devil summoner, is from the main series.
I liked Shiren the Wanderer, pretty much the only game i played on 2010 for Wii
2011 needs more titles from ATLUS, at least i had the chance to play the demo of Cathy and it was quite good for a puzzle/drama game :puppydogeyes:
Lady Jaye
07-16-2011, 10:59 AM
Bumpety-doo! We just downloaded the demo on 360 and it is basically a puzzle game with a touch of dating sim, very stylised in its anime look. I'll probably not pick it up full price, but once I can find it at, say, $40, I'll probably buy it then.
LaughingMAN.S9
07-16-2011, 01:29 PM
i've had it preordered since like february on amazon when they had it for 50, just checked my account....yup....still there.
LaughingMAN.S9
07-28-2011, 09:16 PM
anyone pick this up on release?
i just beat it a few hours ago, this was a really great game, i do have some complaints but most are minor, game is frustrating as fuck at times, but i love the fact that there really isnt one set way to get ahead, my playthrough will not necessarily be yours.
if nothing else, this game is one of the last few truly original titles of this generation, i got jerked on the ending and only got the normal freedom ending so im replaying to get a different one, theres something like 8 endings i believe, took me about 15 hours to beat
also to anyone who cares, this game is 2 players (once u get a gold trophy) its alot of fun playin in this mode, totally changes the feel of the game when another person is present, i dont know why they didnt advertise this feature more heavily
The 1 2 P
07-28-2011, 10:21 PM
I'm going to wait for this to get a price drop. However, I also want the limited edition so I might pick that one up sooner rather then later.
maxlords
07-29-2011, 05:47 PM
Got my 2 PS3 LEs today finally. Just about to crack one of em. Looks to be a fun game!
Colorado Rockies
07-29-2011, 11:36 PM
I'm going to wait for this to get a price drop. However, I also want the limited edition so I might pick that one up sooner rather then later.
I preordered both the 360 and ps3 limited editions w/ the belief that they would be sold out if I didnt.
I think that in a few months you will see this for under 50 bucks.
Fry's already has it for 59.99.
Oobgarm
07-30-2011, 10:44 AM
Grabbed the Limited Edition of this a couple days ago and have really had a great time with it. I think that this is one of those rare titles that I will actually feel that I got my money's worth out of when buying at launch.
Zigfried
07-30-2011, 10:56 AM
I'm playing the US PS3 one now.
Icarus Moonsight
07-30-2011, 12:03 PM
If that's the worst change, then I'm not bothered. I haven't seen much on comparisons between versions, but I am leaning towards picking up the PS3 version. An Atlus game on Xbox just doesn't seem right.
Great write-up there also. Echos much of my desires and concerns, which doesn't happen often. LOL
Zigfried
07-30-2011, 01:39 PM
Yeah, even though I appreciate the JP version's unforgiving attitude, I still totally recommend getting any version of the game -- it's not like the puzzles themselves got changed around, so there's still plenty of challenge. The US voicework is nice, too.
Kyle15
07-30-2011, 02:30 PM
I'm loving it so far. The limited-edition items are such a hoot! Boxers aren't my thing, but the shirt is going straight into my wardrobe.
It's quite starved of nerd-related apparel.
The 1 2 P
07-30-2011, 02:36 PM
I preordered both the 360 and ps3 limited editions w/ the belief that they would be sold out if I didnt.
I think that in a few months you will see this for under 50 bucks.
Fry's already has it for 59.99.
True but the problem is that this is one of those games that not every store will carry the limited edition. Since I have no Fry's, Gamestop is the only store around here that would carry the limited edition. And I'm pretty sure that if they don't sell them in the first month or so they will just gut it to make room for something else.
I wish stores like Best Buy, Sears and Walmart received the limited edition but that rarely ever happens with games like this. So thats why I was thinking about getting this soon so that I can atleast secure a factory sealed one.
Graham Mitchell
08-01-2011, 10:27 AM
The game finally arrived on Saturday. I've put in about 5 hours so far. I love it, but it's harder than 2-day old shit. Once you get used to the techniques, though, solving the puzzles becomes second nature.
Meanwhile the story is incredible! I laugh out loud while watching it. It's pretty cool how it compares you answers to other players in the online database, as well.
This is one of my favorite games this generation. There is a steep learning curve but if you stick with it the game is very rewarding. This is a truly unique game, and it's actually FUN. If you're on the fence about it, wait for a price drop, but anybody into artsy games should definitely give it a try.
maxlords
08-01-2011, 10:48 AM
Yeah, I'm about 5 hours in too. It's pretty much brilliant. Don't use the stick for the gameplay though..use the d-pad...it's WAYYY more accurate! Puzzles are definitely hard as hell, but it's rewarding when ya finally finish. Also...finally a game that nets ya a game over when you run out of continues!
And the content....whoa. It's some pretty serious stuff....I'm surprised this made it out to be honest...
Patney
08-13-2011, 03:41 PM
I like this game a lot, I'm positively surprised over how hard this game is, even on normal. What's most amazing to me is admittedly the graphics though. This is the first game I've seen that has NAILED anime style in 3D, I absolutely love looking at this game. And this comes from someone who isn't a huge fan of anime. They keep the feel of the artwork intact and I honestly can't wait for a Persona/SMT with the same graphics.
Graham Mitchell
08-14-2011, 11:56 AM
I like this game a lot, I'm positively surprised over how hard this game is, even on normal. What's most amazing to me is admittedly the graphics though. This is the first game I've seen that has NAILED anime style in 3D, I absolutely love looking at this game. And this comes from someone who isn't a huge fan of anime. They keep the feel of the artwork intact and I honestly can't wait for a Persona/SMT with the same graphics.
I know, right? As cool as they are, the hand drawn segments don't look nearly a good as the realtime rendered segments.
As for the frustration, I started looking on youtube to find clues when I got super frustrated. It teaches you some of the techniques before the game itself does. (the first level always forces you to do something new, then they dont explain the technique you just used until you get up to the platform. Arrgh!) Anyway, that helps a lot.
After awhile the whole thing sort of becomes second nature and you can bounce through it pretty quickly. (the boss levels are still awful, though) good luck!
Press_Start
08-14-2011, 02:54 PM
The fact that it sold 150K stateside in its first week in the dead heat of summer, let alone developed as the most atypical kind of game for this console generation (platform-puzzler revolving marriage, love triangle, and...sheep?!), speaks volumes for Atlus, Catherine's PR campaign, and the gamers that supports them. With this, Muramasa, Fragile Dreams, No More Heroes, and Demon's Souls, maybe now developers will finally get the idea there's not only room for originality but there's a market for it.
I like this game a lot, I'm positively surprised over how hard this game is, even on normal. What's most amazing to me is admittedly the graphics though. This is the first game I've seen that has NAILED anime style in 3D, I absolutely love looking at this game. And this comes from someone who isn't a huge fan of anime. They keep the feel of the artwork intact and I honestly can't wait for a Persona/SMT with the same graphics.
Totally agree!