Catherine: Full Commitment
Commitment is hard in general. Agreeing to put yourself in the emotional firing line, accepting consequential events that occur in lieu of that commitment. But when it comes to another person, to faithfully love as much of them as you possibly can, whilst acknowledging the ever changing beast that is humanity, that is the ultimate test. Commitment to each other. And in that way there is a cruel and ironic sadness that accompanies the metaphorical mountaintop that romantic relationships with others aim for. When we get there decisions must be made, hearts may be broken, and nerves must be held. For without that steeliness we may encounter a snowballing scenario that requires more of us than we may have the energy to give, being tugged along by the ever changing whims of fate. Catherine, developed by Atlus and spearheaded by the creative trio of composer Shoji Meguro, character artist Shigenori Soejima and director/producer Katsura Hashino, is unique even for the driving forces behind th...
