Catherine

Also known as:  N/A

Developer: Atlus

When I first heard of Catherine, I knew that it was going to be a quirky game...I just assumed that it was going to be a quirky RPG. Instead, Catherine wound up being a quirky action-based puzzle game. While that was initially a disappointment, after I played through the game, I feel like it’s exactly what it should have been. I wasn’t necessarily hooked by the game’s story, but the story did make me invested enough to see it through to the end. And honestly, while the puzzle aspects are fun, I’m not sure if I would have played this game to completion if it wasn’t for the breaks in between each puzzle that allowed the story to continue on and make me curious as to what would happen next. Anyway, if you like action-style puzzle games and/or want a unique story about romance, then give Catherine a try - you’ll likely enjoy it.

Review added: 10/22/2021

Clive Barker's Jericho

Also known as:  N/A

Developer: Mercury Steam

Clive Barker’s Jericho is an interesting take on the 1st-person shooter formula. For the majority of the game, you’re part of a squad, switching between squad members as you advance on in the story. There are six squad members in total, each with their own unique weapons and abilities. This is a neat concept, but I feel like the game would have benefitted from the squad being maybe three people instead, with a strong emphasis on all three skills…instead of what this game is, which is six members with such a minor emphasis on the skills that when you need a specific skill, you may forget which character has that speciic skill that you need…or possibly even forget that such a skill exists on the team, for that matter. That minor gripe aside, Jericho is still decent while it lasts. I don’t think too many people would rave about it, but fans of shooters and/or horror games will likely find something to enjoy here.

Review added: 10/22/2021