FAQ + Tips

[Shas]

Catherine FAQ + tips
Hey all,
Here are a bunch of questions I see being asked, so hopefully we can compile them all into one place.

Q: Where is the save file located at? (Windows)
C:\users[name]\appdata\roaming\theeccentricape\catherine

Copy this file for backing up purposes or share with a friend. Which leads to the next question…

Q: Where can I get a completed save file?
https://www.reddit.com/r/catherinegame/comments/af8sp5/catherine_pc_completed_save_file_unlocks_babel/
This will let you play all the Babel stages (requires gold on normal or higher on all story levels) and multiplayer

Q: What's with the frame rate?
Take a look at this thread https://steamcommunity.com/app/893180/discussions/0/3300476731141200871/
The tl;dr is that the original devs tied the physics to the frame rate which makes it very hard to fix, so most of the actual gameplay is locked at 30fps. There are parts of the game that are not locked to 30fps though.

Q: How do I close the game?
From the main menu (after the title screen) there is a small x in the top right corner. You can select this by using your mouse or tapping Up on the controller. Clicking this will exit the game.

[Shas]

Q: How do I unlock super easy mode?
Hold down the (if using an xbox/playstation controller) menu button a the title screen (where you can hover over menu options). After a few seconds you should see the screen flash white and super easy mode will be unlocked

Q: Wait, super easy mode is real?
Yes. http://catherine.wikia.com/wiki/Difficulties

Q: How do I change my difficulty?
You can change your difficulty whenever you are in the stray sheep. Just open the menu and select the appropriate difficulty.

Q: Is multiplayer online?
No

Q: Is Axis Mundi fixed?
Yes. https://steamcommunity.com/app/893180/discussions/0/3300476731151703655/

Q: How do I fix the game crashing when I'm trying to stream?

Check the known issues thread first https://steamcommunity.com/app/893180/discussions/0/1741105170036423531/
One common issue with OBS is using game capture vs display capture. Some people who have had experienced crashes fixed them by using screen capture vs game capture.

[Shas]

Q: How long is the game?
This depends on what you want out of it. There are 8 different endings, and while you do not need to play through the whole game for each ending, it will require a minimum of three play through to unlock every possible ending. Catherine is known for being difficult, so expect your first play to take a bit long.

Besides the main story there is also the Rapunzel minigame in the bar, which has 128 levels. There are also 4 challenge stages (Babel) that are unlocked via getting gold trophies (performing well) on the story stages.

Beyond the single player experience, there is also a multiplayer feature unlocked when you beat the game, which has drawn a cult following and is worth playing around with.

https://howlongtobeat.com/game.php?id=1610 says the game ranges anywhere from 13 to 69 hours to complete.

Q: When does Full Body come out?
Full Body comes out in Japan on February 14, 2019. It will be available on the PS4 and Vita. FB has been confirmed for not being ported to the Vita in the west. There is no PS4 date for a western release of FB yet.

Q: If Full Body comes out so soon, shouldn't I just wait?
Depends. As mentioned, it may be some time until the western release comes out. Furthermore, FB will have a new main character, Rin, who will drastically change the story. FB will also have new puzzle mechanics, so you do not have to worry about the game being boring if you've already beaten the original. Additionally, there will also be an online multiplayer mode, so practicing for that might be worth it.

In short, FB is not an exact remake nor a replacement for the original Catherine. If you play this version, there will still be many differences to FB.

Q: What other resources are available?
Discord: https://discord.gg/bKrz4JE
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/catherinegame

Tip:
For an easy method of unlocking gold, play the game on normal. When your combo (in the top right, the fuse that keeps going down) is about to run out, use an undo. Undo -does not- return your timer to where it was at the time of the undo, and instead refreshes the timer completely. This method should make it much easier to keep your combos going.

I hope you all enjoy the game. If there's anything you think I missed, please comment. Stay golden.

[RebirthOfJack]

Nicely done, cheers for you, man