Catherine's disparate elements aren't unlike a marriage in and of themselves. Alone they can be frustrating or even a little boring, but when paired up, they become a whole experience that shouldn't be missed. Definitely check this game out.

Catherine is an unprecedented exploration of the pleasures and horrors of love. As Vincent, a man recently succumbed to the irresistible beauty of the game's titular diversion players find themselves swept into a treacherous love triangle.

You give love a bad name When it comes to intimate relationships, video games have always approached the topic of sex with the same maturity of the average homeless flasher. Many tut at the sheer number of weirdly perfectly rendered bosoms seen nowadays, but there was once a time where men would...

Refreshingly original; Bizarre plot that begs for intrigue; Blisteringly challenging puzzles that are all the more rewarding upon completion; Multiple endings and modes to unlock after completion

Incredibly niche format will put off some; Some bosses even on ‘Easy' can prove all to intimidating for the inexperience just wishing to spend more time with the plot

An adult video game that is neither exploitative nor pretentious, but instead weaves a fun yet incisive tale about all too human characters.

Compelling characters and a good balance of interactive and non-interactive storytelling; Superb presentation, with some wonderfully expressive visuals

The puzzle sections sometimes feel like a weak link and have only a tenuous connection to the rest of the game; Some mediocre voiceovers and controversial end game

Originally released last year in Japan and the states, Atlus' mad block-puzzle ‘em up has finally come to our shores. Catherine is a bit of an odd one to say the least. It's an RPG-puzzle-platform hybrid that separates gameplay styles between night and day.

Editor's note: Catherine is released in Europe this week. Here we present our review of the North American release of the game, first published in July last year. To the best of our knowledge it's still accurate with respect to the European version.

Atlus latest release Catherine is the most mature game that i have came acrossed. There is not doubt that the game is full of sexual innuendo but the real sense of maturity comes from the subject matter that game covers.

Your experience with Catherine may differ depending on the choices you make throughout the deeply enjoyable story, there is one thing however that wont change; more specifically there are three words that wont ever change.

What seems to be forcing me back to this game is its unique design. Its relentless ability to fuse a funny story with gameplay elements that are highly influential on how the plot plays out also has a pull on me.

If you hate puzzle games,Catherine will be like a scorned lover, vying desperately for your attention with methods that don't always work. If you love puzzle games though, Catherine will be the closest you will ever get to having the perfect relationship, drawing you in with its strong and...