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Loughman Villa Rental Photos and Description
4 Bed/2 Bath Villa Sleeps 8, Private South Pool surrounded by tropical forest!
Breezy Oak Villa is a VERY private, four-bedroom home with its own beautiful private pool, surrounded by tropical forest and located just south of Walt Disney World in central Florida. Available for rent on a short term basis, this beautiful villa provides all the comforts of home (and more!) – guaranteeing your family a comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable holiday that you'll cherish forever!
(Please note that we have two properties, very similar to each other, located only a few blocks apart. Both are listed here. The other property's ID# is 508394.)
This fabulous retreat is situated in a nature conservation area 2 miles south of Walt Disney World, with quick access to Universal Studios, Sea World, incredible golf courses, shopping and dining. LegoLand is approximately 30 minutes drive to the South. Other Florida attractions within about an hour's drive include Daytona Beach and the Kennedy Space Centre on the Atlantic Coast, and Tampa on the Gulf Coast.
The villa is easily reached from Orlando International Airport by I-4 (Interstate Highway) and the Central Florida GreeneWay.
Why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can have all of the comforts of home, plus your own private pool, just two miles away from Disney World? The money you'll save on restaurant food alone will cover the cost of your rental. Your family will enjoy four separate bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a lounge with XBox, wide-screen TV and 297 channels, a covered deck and enclosed pool, full laundry and your own games room with foosball, pool and air-hockey.
How close are we to Disney World? The Disney resort is the size of the city of San Francisco, but on some evenings you can actually hear the fireworks going off at Epcot from our doorstep! You can drive from our driveway to the parking lot of the Magic Kingdom (at the far north end of the resort) in less than 15 minutes! Breezy Oak Villa is close enough for convenience, but off the beaten path enough to provide you with all the safety, rest and relaxation you need!
Unlike most vacation homes, Breezy Oak Villa provides true privacy. No one will be watching you in your private pool, and you won't be looking at them in theirs either! No barking dogs, obnoxious neighbors or loud kids to bother you... just the sounds of nature and your own family splashing in the clean warm water of our very private pool under the warm Florida sun!
While right in the heart of the action, this gem of a home is tucked away on the edge of a quiet beautiful community, beside pure virgin forest (see the 2nd last photo!), allowing you to experience a bit of the 'real' Florida. When you need to escape the hustle of the theme parks, wind down and cool off, this hidden Florida home provides the perfect retreat!
This fully air-conditioned villa comfortably sleeps eight people (all NEW mattresses, March 2011) in FOUR bedrooms, each with their own closet. (We don't use a pull-out sofa bed to increase guest capacity). Three double bedrooms (2 Twins, Queen, 2 Twins) and a full bath are located on one side of the home, while the master bedroom (King Double Pillow-Top Mattress) with full bathroom and walk-in closet is located on the other side, providing additional privacy.
A fully-equipped Kitchen with Breakfast Bar overlooks the lounge (living room) and full dining area. (When we say 'fully-equipped' we don't mean to typical vacation home standards [most have just a couple of pots], we mean ready for you to prepare and enjoy full meals, with all the dishware & cutlery you need, plus a full set of acrylics for use on the lanai!)
The lounge opens out to the Lanai (covered deck) which overlooks our professionally maintained and very private South-facing pool completely covered by a screened enclosure to keep out insects and debris. A separate entrance gives access to the pool area from the master bath. Jump out of the pool and right into the shower to warm up and rinse off!
What makes our villa so unique amongst the many vacation homes in the Disney area? It's exceptional location and our surrounding community, amazing privacy, safety & security, and unique combination of layout and amenities make Breezy Oak Villa so perfectly suited to your family vacation.
Breezy Oak Villa provides Exceptional Value!
• We don't charge a premium for credit card payments.
• We provide complete wash cloths, towels and bed linens, and separate pool towels!
• Our guests receive discounts on theme park and attraction tickets at the guaranteed lowest price.
• Our rates are significantly lower than any comparable facilities with a similar level of service.
• We provide supplies for your use, including
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Dishwashing Liquid
- Dishwasher Detergent
- Dish cleaning brush and scrub pads
- Kitchen Trash Bags
- Laundry Soap (enough for 10 loads)
- Liquid Hand Soap (at all sinks)
Most vacation rentals do not, forcing you to buy and transport supplies (often much more than you need) while on vacation.
We've visited Florida as a family many times, and our son worked as a cast member at Epcot. We've set up our Florida home to make visiting central Florida fun, stress-free, and economical for families just like yours. When you stay at Breezy Oak Villa, you get our personalized service as a family who knows the area, knows the parks, and knows what you need to have a fabulous Florida family vacation, plus the professional service of skilled business owners with 25 years experience in customer service. We take great care of our guests! Inquire about your preferred dates soon!
Keywords: Disney Vacation Rental Villa Pool Home
- Suitability:
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed
- wheelchair accessible
About Robert
We are Robert & Donna. We are a friendly, outgoing couple from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Western Canada. We have been married for 30 years.
Robert designs and builds new houses, and Donna assists him in all aspects of the business.
Robert is a creative whiz with a strong design and writing orientation, and Donna is an excellent salesperson and a master chef with a huge library of cookbooks, and a very strong artistic and creative flair as well.
We LOVE travelling in Florida, and love our villa located just south of Walt Disney World. We have spent a great deal of time upgrading and tweaking it in order to make our guests feel pampered and comfortable. Without doubt, our villa has the nicest landscaping in our entire subdivision, and one of the most private yard and pool areas to be found in the entire Disney area.
We have three (now) adult children, the eldest who worked as a cast member at Epcot in Disney's International Program for a year. Robert is a bit of a theme park buff, and very knowledgeable about the Central Florida area. All of this allows him to provide excellent advice to our villa guests about their trips; what to do, where and when to go, how much time to allow, things suitable for children, etc.
We also understand how to 'do' Disney on a small budget, or a big one if that is your taste, and are happy to share our advice and experience with our many guests.
Robert purchased this villa in 2009
Why Robert chose Loughman
We first stayed in the area in 2003, and completely fell in love with the place! I timed the drive from the driveway to the parking lot of the Magic Kingdom, and it was under fifteen minutes, yet the villa was located in a very quiet and safe conservation sub-division, that was really hidden out of the way. The homes in the area were not built with no personality and right on top of each other like so many vacation rental developments are. As business owners we were intrigued by the aspects of running a vacation rental business, and began watching the real estate listings for the home we had stayed in, and when it came up for sale (six years later), we bought it!
The conservation subdivision where our home is located has a good mix of owner residents and vacation homes, so the area is safe and kept in good repair. It is very beautiful, designed around a central 40 acre lake, and is very pleasant for a morning or evening stroll, when one can enjoy many birds, the odd small wildlife and a pleasant 'Hello' from neighbours.
Our particular villa is located at the end of a cul-de-sac, at the end of a 120 ft. driveway, at the edge of the development against virgin tropical forest on the back and side of the home where the pool and lanai are situated. This affords our guests incredible privacy, without being alone in the country.
What makes this villa unique
There is an absolute joy that permeates our villa. Many of our guests have described it as the most relaxing place they have ever been on a vacation, and it is!
Our yard is beautifully landscaped, and our lanai overlooks our enclosed pool area, which opens out to our rear yard, a park-like area featuring thick, lush lawn, palmettos (palm trees), and Florida forest. There is also a small pond out back, just beyond the edge of the yard for added interest.
The villa is quiet, comfortable and relaxing, yet it is within 15 minutes drive of everything Walt Disney World has to offer, and Universal Studios, Sea World, (20 minutes) and the new LegoLand (30 minutes) theme parks are all close by as well. Beyond that there are all of the shopping, dining and golf opportunities that one would expect in the No.1 tourist destination in the world! Daytona Beach, Tampa, Clearwater Beach, the Kennedy Space Center are all about an hour's drive away. We have used the villa as a launching point to explore so much of Florida's incredible natural and cultural amenities.
One of the very unique benefits our guests enjoy is the very professional level of management and care we bring to the operation of our villa.
Each of our guests receive their own personalized web page from which to manage their reservation, allowing them to confirm details, make payments, and download custom maps and other documents we have prepared for our guests, including a detailed home manual. In addition to this, our guests receive a pass code to order genuine theme park tickets online at the guaranteed best price (without hassle or timeshare presentations) which will then be delivered right to the villa free of charge!
We take great care of our guests!
Guestbook comments from the owner
We had a wonderful vacation and staying in your home was a major contributor. We thoroughly enjoyed the neighbourhood and the privacy. From our perspective that's the real appeal of the home.
I suspect unlike most of your guests our vacation objective was purely rest and relaxation. We have done the amusement parks in the past and now view our winter getaway as an opportunity to enjoy life at a slower pace, catch up on reading, do some sightseeing, enjoy some nice meals out, etc. A very low key laid back time to recharge before returning to the hustle and bustle of our normal life. To this end your home offered us the perfect retreat.


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- Publisher: Atlus
- Release Date: Jul 26, 2011
- Also On: PlayStation 3
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 138 Ratings
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Mixed: 6 out of 138
Negative: 16 out of 138
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Jul 26, 2011An absolute disappointment. The presentation is absolutely amazing (as expected from the creators of the Persona franchise) but the gameplay doesn't hold up in any way. Its frequently boring, frustrating, and uneven. I wanted to love this game, but the sheer missteps taken for the gameplay killed it for me. If I wanted to play a puzzle-block game that was better executed, I'd just play Ilomilo.
Jul 28, 2011This game is sublime. Atlus proves yet again to be the best game studio/publisher in existence. Atlus, don't stop publishing games. Also, the Persona team can't be beat.
Jul 26, 2011I loved it. If you are a puzzle fan or an Atlus fan in general, I suggest to get it. The story is really great and I loved the subtle use of the moral choices. The main gameplay consists mostly of puzzles so be warned, if you get frustrated easily you can have a hard time in the later sections of the game, but you'll want to pull through to get more of the story. I also enjoyed the use of the cellphone and how you can change your responses for text messages. The game has a great story and I would recommend it just for that, but the puzzle gameplay is really fun and the coop (not online coop though) is really fun if you have a buddy around as well.… Expand
Jul 27, 2011I absolutely adored this game. The game takes mature themes, and exposes them in such entertaining but serious manners, that you just want to see the story develop further.
Vincent really grows as a character, and not just in how he sees things, he grows on you too. After all, you decide the poor guy's fate. The graphics are done very well, and the style fits very nicely. The playability was superb, and the puzzles were amazing. Not to mention that the game WAS as hard as the Japanese players reported, Which is always a good thing. Controls were tight and intuitive.
THIS is what we need, fresh, new games and ideas. No more recycling shooters every year (I'm looking at you, Call of Duty).
Definitely worth the full price, and an absolute "must" if you want to expand your library.… Expand
Jul 27, 2011Exceptional game! Want to play a game with a quality mature story and unique puzzle platforming? Catherine is your game! It's original, genuine, refreshing, and extremely challenging. And it should be appreciated as such. Gamers are always complaining that developers are pushing out the same games and there are no original and creative, fresh IPs. Catherine is a game you should buy not rent. If such titles are not supported with sales we will continue to get Call of Duty/God of War/Oblivion clones. Take a chance and utilize a little patience and Catherine will reward you. And to all those gamers who claim games are too easy these days...play Catherine. I dare you!… Expand
Jan 17, 2013Catherine is a game I want to like more than I actually do. The style and presentation are great, the voice acting works and the music is pretty good, and while the moving-blocks puzzle mechanics is pretty well fleshed out, I found the gameplay getting in the way of the interactive narrative parts. I would often dread starting a new climb-the-tower sequence and after a while just couldn't wait for it to end. Additionally, I think while it was an interesting idea to have a karma meter for something other than a simple good/bad dichotomy, it just doesn't work. You're asked the question "do you like golf or baseball" and one of these corresponds to Katherine and the other to Catherine. It's completely arbitrary. I did like the story and was genuinely engaged in the mystery surrounding what was going on, but another major problem I had was the way this game handles a key component of its narrative: gender relations. It's the "It's okay to treat and portray women in overly negative ways (over-controlling on one hand and overly flirty on the other) as long as we portrays guys in the same way (all men are cheaters)." The Sucker Punch approach, if you will. I think they oversimplify things for the sake of the game's theme. I have to say, I admire Atlus for really thinking outside the box and pursuing something that surely was a passion project, I just think the pieces don't quite make a cohesive whole. I enjoyed my time with the game, but there was much frustration and confusion along the way.… Expand
Feb 27, 2013Probably best described as an interactive story puzzle game Catherine certainly won't be appeal to everyone but it there is certainly nothing else quite like it.
The main bulk of the gameplay, the puzzle element, involves climbing a set of blocks in order to reach the top before the blocks below you fall or, as is the case on some occasions, a nightmarish creature kills you. As the game progresses further complications, such as slippery ice blocks, are added to up the challenge making the game fairly difficult on anything above the easiest setting.
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As I said at the start of this review this is not a game that will appeal to the masses but anyone looking for something a little bit out of the ordinary could do a lot worse than give Catherine a try.… Expand
Jul 28, 2011A unique, well-crafted experience. Not only are the production values are incredible, from the VA to cutscenes, but the core puzzle-platforming is surprisingly fun as well. The game has brains too: the difficulty curve for the climbing sequences is well built, requiring you to use actual techniques the game teaches you, and the story is deeper than the plot.
Oct 21, 2011This game is really something else. If you're up for a challenging game with a flavor unlike any other games out there, check this game out. It is a serious mind-bender and the story delivery is like a movie. I rate it very highly because of the willingness of ATLUS to go outside of the box and deliver a game that is satisfying in a world of many games that seem the same (at least to an experienced gamer like me).… Expand
Jul 31, 2011The game definitely does live to the expectations that many have put on it. The puzzles maybe difficult, but it definitely pays up with those "Aha!" moments and the story that Atlus presents. It's becoming more rare for a game to choose a story and gameplay such as this during a time where a FPS's are all the rage.
Jun 24, 2012This is one creative game. They tried to do something unique and really pulled it off. The only problem I have with it (aside from Vincent being a big jerk) is that the difficulty can get really crazy in some places. If you can't handle frustration then this might not be the game for you, but for fast paced block movement (tower climbing) and a lot of character interaction in between levels, this one is great.… Expand
Mar 16, 2012I'm still at a loss as to why anyone suggests this game. It's classified action adventure, but I saw neither in the amount of time I could stomach playing it. I'm more a fan of playing games than reading them. If you like reading simulators, and you like Japanese style games, and you don't believe "fun" needs to be included, boy is this the game for you. If you treasure a good time, and playing more than reading, you'll want to skip this one. It has generated a cult following, and that makes sense. You should join a cult if you enjoy this game. The "puzzles" are less interesting than a game of Tetris, and the conversations are more ridiculous than a mediocre JRPG. It was painful to play through the little bit I did.… Expand
Mar 1, 2012Loved the idea and the story, sucked at the later levels of puzzle solving. By the end I was so unbelievably frustrated that it just wasn't worth it. And that was set to super stupid easy mode. /feelsbadman.jpg
Aug 1, 2011Thank you, Atlus. I've been playing the **** out of this game, and I don't regret my purchase like many games. The soundtrack is fantastic, as is expected of the Persona team. The art direction... I'm just in love with it. This game has so much personality - western games take note. Initially I was worried I wouldn't enjoy the actual puzzle gameplay, however I think it was masterfully executed. The easy difficulty is a perfect place for anyone to start and learn how the puzzles work and how to think in blocks. I think this is the best example I've seen of gameplay that can be extremely accessible to new players but also can present a challenge and real skill-based fun for experienced players. Normal is a completely different game from easy, and the tension of play can often feel similar to playing a shoot'em'up, which I loved. The story is wonderful and interesting - and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to Vincent. I typically am not a fan of story driven games, but I couldn't even bring myself to give a **** when I was watching a long cutscene or something. I liked the persona-like interaction elements with fellow climbers, and the text message system was probably the best dialogue system I've seen. The dialogue system as well as the "morality" meter are both things that make me think "Hey this is kind of like what Mass Effect did minus the horrible fatal flaws." I just really hope everyone gives Atlus all their money and persona 5 is on it's way. :)… Expand
Sep 9, 2011Amazing adventure puzzler. If you love good old fashion pure adventure games or visual novel type games this game does that aspect perfectly with amazing presentation, great story, surreal atmosphere and the OST rocks. The gameplay is a very challenging block climbing puzzle. I can see why this can be a deterrent to some as the gameplay is absolutely punishing. Even on normal or easy it's still a hard game. Lucky for people that just want to enjoy the story there is a secret easiest difficulty if you hold select on the golden theatre menu. Also if you are a puzzle fan there are tons more puzzles in extras to continue during or after you complete the main story. If you enjoy adventure games, atlus, great story and puzzle games then check this out the game, it is amazing for it's genre. Even if you want to check it out for story just remember the hint for easier then easy difficulty.… Expand
Aug 13, 2011Wow, this game is something else. To start off, it's got a great style, the locations and nightmares all look and feel great. The characters are done really well so that they're likable even though they can do some bad things. The Freedom/Order meter is a good aspect and allows for the 8 different endings to this game. The story is unique and something I haven't seen in a game. It's very suspenseful and will have you hooked. The puzzles in the nightmares are awesome as well, they're fun and have cool things about them such as the property of edges and the fact you can hang off the blocks. The game also boasts a nice challenge, which a lot of games lack these days. To me, this game seems pretty much flawless. If there was a gripe, it would be that the loading times seem fairly lengthy. This is a definite Game of the Year contender for me and one of my favorite games on the 360.… Expand
Apr 28, 2013This game has one of the most engaging stories I've seen in a long time in gaming, and I'm very glad that Atlus was willing to stick their neck out and release something fresh/original in today's era of bland, cookie-cutter games. The game looks great, sounds great, and is very involving. The puzzle levels can be hard, but if you scale things back to Easy Mode they are never anything that can't be overcome with some thought...but they add so strongly to the stressful/paranoid vibe the games story portrays. This is something unique in a mediocre world, and is what I would consider a top title to list if arguing that video games can be viable art forms. Great job, Atlus.… Expand
Aug 9, 2011This is one insanely addicting game. Once I started playing I couldn't stop - the gameplay is just insanely fun. I definitely can't say its for everybody, because it can be very frustrating - one slip up (unless you're playing on 'easy') can totally mess you up in Vincent's nightmare block puzzles. Its a game where you need to come up with strategies and techniques, and remember the techniques that other sheep in your dreams tell you. From my perspective, this is an example of a masterpiece. The gameplay is difficult, but not impossibly so, its a perfect blend of a challenge and something you can just fly through. You'll find yourself getting streaks of success until suddenly there's a more challenging obstacle you have to overcome. Also the gameplay outside of the nightmares is fun, it has a very involving story and lots of interesting choices you can make whilst talking to people that can decide the outcome of the story. The game is definitely bizarre and extremely unconventional, its probably the first romantic comedy-psychological horror game I've ever played and maybe even the first ever made. It's insanely original, deeply involving, and, again, really really addicting. I played it for ten hours straight and time just flew by. Sure its not for everyone, but through my eyes its a near perfect game.… Expand
Aug 2, 2011Catherine was hinted at in another Atlus title; Persona 3 Portable and ever since then, it's turned into a [giant] unstoppable snowball full of assumption and hope.
The assumptions being that Catherine was just some porn game with sexy ladies whom have sex with sheep and there are also dead babies.
The hope being that this would stand up as well as Atlus' other titles such as DDS or Persona.
And well, it kinda does.
In the game, you'll control a 32 year young engineer named Vincent Brooks, who has been dating his current girlfriend Katherine for around 5 years. Everything seems to be peachy between the two until Katherine starts talking about marriage with Vincent. Our little Vinnie would rather things stay the same between the two as he is unsure if he really wants to be chained down.
Then, after a night of drinking at the Stray Sheep bar, Vincent meets a blonde, buxom bombshell name Catherine. This spiels the spell for the arduous tale of Catherine.
This is a nice change from the normal "these guys are at war with these guys" and "the world is ending."-type games out on the market today. But is it better?
The answer is maybe.
The reason for this; the ending is entirely up to the player and everything leading up to is moderately bland. Another thing to note is that the game is comparably short. Being at the 10-20 hour range, it's longer than some games but immensely shorter than, for example, Persona 4 (which took me 120 to complete). Now, there isn't a right or wrong ending, but some are certainly less satisfying than others. Personally, I got the "Bad lover" ending and that kinda made me go "Crap, really?"
Gameplay is a different thing entirely. At first it seems a little gimmicky and almost as if they added it "just cause", but you will slowly become accustomed to it. And trust me, you'll have a LOT of time to.
Each puzzle is around 3 to 10 minutes long when played correctly. But to actually beat any level on your first try is near impossible. The game is difficult to say the least. You'll be spending hours and hours on the puzzles and I guarantee you'll need to look up a guide at least one time. And that's not even counting the babel levels (0 people have beat Axis Mundi, the final Babel stage, on the US 360). And getting gold on all stages on Hard? Good luck, buddy. You'll need it.
All in all, the puzzle sequences are give-or-take. Some people will like them, some won't.
On to graphics, animated scenes and (model) animation.
They're....okay... sometimes.
If you talk to Toby at the bar for example, you'll notice that he uses the same "Aw, come on man!" animation.
Even when it wouldn't be appropriate for him to respond that way.
Also, whenever there is a close up, the facial expressions feel really blocky and awkward.
As for graphics, they're fairly good, but feel a tad bit dated.
The trump of the trio is the animation, which is top notch, To be expected of Studio 4 Degrees Celsius.
Am I missing anything? I dunno.
The end.… Expand
Aug 13, 2011great plot.
new game play is cool.
but trap cube is unnecessary , just wasting time.
and mystery pillow is stupid....
still a good game to play. but a got a bad ending : (
Sep 2, 2011Catherine, by a surprising number of accounts shouldnâ
Sep 19, 2011Catherine is a real head-scratcher when it comes to general recommendation. The challenging puzzles could easily scare off those who might enjoy the story and, on the other hand, some players might not be interested in an anime story about relationships alongside puzzle gameplay. Either way, both halves of this whole are handled very well and it all comes down to preference. Catherine is certainly not a game for everyone, yet it is one that demands a chance by any gamers willing to try something unique once.… Expand
Sep 9, 2011Catherine is a great game. I want Vincent to pick Catherine 100% of the time; I am not a fan of Katherine at all. This isnâ
Sep 21, 2011I am absolutely ecstatic about this game. I don't want to write too much, but the game is simply amazing (for me). The presentation brought by Atlus is top notch as always, and they keep the story interesting and mature with the moral choices you are given for Vincent. The real meat of the game comes with the different stages of block puzzles you will traverse in this game. Even up to the last levels they introduce new blocks to keep you on your toes against this game's bosses. While I adored the story, presence, and everything Atlus brought to the table, remember, this is primarily a puzzle game. This game is definitely not for everyone, but if you are on the fence, I would suggest to buy it. It's a rich experience few other games have, and a fun crazy puzzle game to add on to the greatness.… Expand
Jan 23, 2012The best puzzle game I've ever played, my only compliant is that 2 player levels have to be unlocked and tutorials get in the way in additional play through's (8 endings!). When you beat a level it's the most rewarding feeling you'll ever get. Music is decent, graphics are appealing, game play is fast and tight. Buy it now or be a tool.
Dec 10, 2011The puzzle aspect of the game is well done, and makes you feel like you could complete each level in a number of ways. The story is engaging, as you are constantly determining your own path through answered questions and text messages, but if you decide to skip the cut scenes you may just end up with a 5 hour game. It does take a turn for the bizarre towards the end (some genuine "Someone had to WRITE this..." moments), but should leave you fairly satisfied.… Expand
Jan 7, 2012When I first heard of Catherine, I was told it was a game heavily influenced by the Japanese culture, heavily story based, and a puzzle game. While all of these things are correct, I myself was worried when I bought it because I find it very difficult to relate to characters in Japanese games, when they're presented to the western culture, and therefore the story of many of these games simply isn't very good. This is most definitely NOT the case with Catherine. Atlus has done a very good job or combining the physical attributes of the Japanese culture with the feel, and atmosphere of the western culture, and I was able to relate to the characters, and enjoy the story.
The game play of Catherine is either one of two things: navigating a tower of blocks to climb it, and ultimately reach the top of the current tower, and escape before the tower collapses or the Boss of the final tower of the night kills you. The other segment of game play is in the local bar while the character is awake, talking to the other characters, and uncovering more of the story. Both are very simple, linear, and frankly can get boring, if the tower of blocks being the puzzles aren't kicking you in the @$$ that is. The story is truly where the game shines. Without spoiling the game, I can say that the story is about the protagonist Vincent, and his situation of having to choose between his long-time girlfriend, and accepting responsibility, or going off with this new girl with the same name who appears as Vincent's dream girl. This however is not the entirety of the game as a strange murder mystery is also wrapped into the story, as well as Vincent finds himself being forced to climb or die in his dreams. As as with a common movie myth, if Vincent dies in the dream, he dies for real. Without saying anymore of the story, it is a riveting experience, and while the puzzles are repetitive, and lacking in entertainment, I found myself pushing through each puzzle to make it get further in the great story.
The graphics are good, with an anime/manga design to everything (criticize all you want over which it is I'm not active in the culture, and you get the gist of what I mean) which while at first may turn off players like myself, I quickly found it to fit with the story quite well, and I didn't mind after a few minutes into the game. The game however is also set up like an interactive movie, which is an interesting decision, which fits well, and helps to set Catherine apart from all the other games (not really necessary though as it is clearly far from the regular). All in all, Catherine is most definitely an interesting experience, but not for those who prefer game play over story. However if you want a good story out of your games, and you don't mind a sometimes annoying puzzler then Catherine is most definitely your game. It should also be noted that buying the game at regular $60 price, I also got the game's soundtrack FOR FREE adding to the dollar value of the game. Great game, Great story. Can't wait to see what Atlus does next.… Expand
Jun 9, 2013When I bought this game, I expected it to be hard, mainly since its Atlus and I hadn't played a real puzzle game in years, but I expected a good story as well. It delivered on both and HOLY HELL did it deliver on both. The story is exceptionally good, with an interesting premise with the nightmares and the protagonist who insists on digging himself deeper every single sentence. The bar is an awesome idea, feels like a mixture of the social links and random civilian stories from Persona, which was my favorite part of that game. The characters are interesting and deep, and never bored me. The soundtrack is incredible, which is kind of expected since it is Shoji Meguro. The puzzles are not as good, and almost made me regret buying the game as 'my first puzzle game in years'. Not because they arn't interesting or complex, but they are EXTREMELY hard, and due to my personal pride, I refuse to turn it down from normal. Usually the puzzles give tons of time to actually solve them however, and the lobby where you get to talk to the other lost lambs (all with some great dialogue) has people who will tell you different strategies to solve the puzzles, and while some are plain obvious (if you hang from the ice blocks, you won't slide along them) others can be extremely useful. What really hurts the puzzles in my mind is the bosses. These are the final puzzle of each day and is where you must quickly solve a puzzle as per usual, but with a very fast monster chasing you, firing it's own unique attack to slow you down. These monsters move WAY to fast, and while their puzzles usually are easier then previous stages, they aren't easy enough to compensate for the giant deformed (literal) quickly coming to eat you, constantly inflicting the charm status (just like in Persona 4 Arena) and generally being an ****.
All in all, its a great game with a fantastic story, but the actual gameplay in the puzzles is very frustrating and hard, so buy it expecting that.… Expand
Sep 27, 2012Not a mainstream game by any means and that is one of the many things to like about it. The story is unique and very intriguing, so much so that there were more than a few times where in my mind I knew I should call it a night, but I always wondered what was going to happen next so I kept going. I am not a puzzle guy so the game was pretty hard in some areas, but with enough practice and online help I was able to make it through the game on normal and view all of the endings without it being too frustrating or easy. If you like games that keep you mentally involved and you are looking for something different, give this a try. The price has dropped down to below 30$ in most places from what I have seen.… Expand
Jul 3, 2012Catherine is an odd game. No matter if you like the game or not you probably wont have played anything like it before. The game follows Vincent the week after he "accidently" cheats on his girlfriend in a drunken state. At night he must survive in a bizarre nightmare to be able to wake up and at day he struggles to resolve the situation with his girlfriend. The gameplay revolves around Vincent solving box-climbing-puzzles at night while hanging with his buddies at the bar during the day. The story took around 20 hours for me to beat on normal difficulty and there is also additional puzzle challenges outside the main story.
+ The story and the atmosphere is great in this game and the biggest reason why i liked the game so much overall. When i was fed up with the puzzles the drive to find out what happens next in the story drove me to continue. + Likeable characters
+ Challenging puzzles
+ Nice presentation
- There is only one kind of puzzle in this game and it gets kind of repetitive after a while
- The puzzles are checkpoint based which means that you need to redo puzzles you already solved if you die. This gets especially annoying later on in the game when the puzzles gets harder and there is less checkpoints.
- The camera and controls are fine until you try to climb behind the blocks. The camera doesnt rotate and the movement controls goes from reversed to unreversed making it awkward controlling.
- Lack of interactivity in the story.
- Your character is only controllable at the bar under the day.
- Your only means of interacting with people outside the bar is by text. And that is extremely limited
- Escort mission
Despite all of its flaws i still had a great time with the game. Primarily for its interesting story and bizarre presentation that revolves around a subject that you rarely see in videogames. Sadly though it has a lot of problems with its gameplay and the game rarely gives you an change to screw up its story. Its still a great game though and i do recommend it for those who want to try out something different.… Expand
Nov 16, 2012I was sceptical about buying this when I first heard of it, the only reason it caught my interest was because Atlus was developing it, and they created my favourite series Persona. I took a risk, spent the money and boy was I happy, I really like the branching storylines, the texting while in the pub, and the arcades reminded me a bit of Shenmue. The story is absolutely fantastic & dark, just what Atlus is known for. The cutscenes are superb & the artwork is fantastic. The puzzles get increasingly tougher, I often go back to the game just to do a few puzzles, they're a blast to play through. I would recommend this game to anybody.… Expand
Jan 27, 2013Catherine is an outstanding game! If you're looking for a challenging game with amazing visuals, frustratingly fun block puzzles and a mature story line, then I highly recommend going for a ride on Catherine.
The game has excellent visuals; gameplay, in-engine and anime cutscenes are all as equally impressive as one another. The gameplay is pretty damn hard, even on the easiest setting, a welcome change to the hand holders that seem to be taking over the market. Block puzzles, something I didn't really see myself liking. Good news, I loved them, and you will too. When you're not pushing blocks around or escaping from evil butt demons in Vincent's dreams, you're hanging out in the Stray Sheep (Vincent's local bar). From here you can have conversations with the bars patrons, get drunk, listen to alcohol factions, send and receive text messages, speak to the Cryptic Voice in the toilet, and play the Rapunzel mini game.
Catherine has a mature plot line that is executed so well. The story is deep, interesting, and tackles themes like love and lust. Vincent can either pursue the path of law or chaos, his morality changes how he responds to certain key events in the game and which ending you get.
There is no multiplayer here, but it's not really necessary. Babel mode provides plenty to do in the game post completion. After completing Catherine, you'll want to go back through it again to pick up the achievements you're bound to have missed, make different decisions and re-experience the story.
The only issue I have with Catherine is that it ended,. Really, this game was that good! I genuinely can't think of any problems with this game apart from the fact that you can only rotate the camera 90 degrees during the nightmare stages. Catherine is a must have, if you don't own it already, go and buy it now!… Expand
Jul 15, 2013The best way to describe this game is as a breath of fresh air. Catherine is unlike any game I've played, combining puzzle gameplay, horror, and romance together seamlessly. The interesting story along with the creative and soul-crushingly difficult nightmares help to make this one of the best games of this console generation. The presentation is spot on, the characters all unique and interesting, and the soundtrack is golden (they have techno remixes of Chopin songs. Need I say more?). This is not a game for everyone, but I'd recommend everyone at least give it a shot.… Expand
May 29, 2013When was the last time you play a game about infidelity? Never that's when. And if you did then your either a liar or you just don't know what to say. Well that's understandable. Its what happened to Vincent in "Catherine" the main character has been in a relationship with his somewhat overbearing Girlfriend Katherine for more then a while. But is now scared by her sudden need to take the relationship to go to the next level. But after a hard night of drinking over this revelation, Vincent is sent into a world of nightmares. If you consider sheep men and blocks scary, then this game might be a health risk. Only to wake up the next morning in the arms of some other girl whose also named Catherine and has become attached to the guy. Now he has too chose whether to abandon his current relationship or commit to his girlfriend. There are no easy answer, except if your not a deuce nozzle.
One cold assume from the title or the description that this is some kind of RPG/Dating Sim, but Its actually a puzzle game. You push blocks to climb up a large tower to reach the top before the clock runs out or you fall to your death. Along the way are extra feathers to raise your score and even an optional game to reach the best time. There is a legitimate strategy to where and when you push a certain block. but that also means that there is a lot of quick with little room to think. Making the game incredibly hard at later points where you have to avoid traps, other sheep me, and bosses who manipulate the blocks to make your ascent even more frustration. But if your patient enough, it can be a fun kind of challenge.
Its a challenging game with a uncommon story found in games. If your willing to stick with it though the highs and lows. It may come out better then you thought.… Expand
Sep 29, 2013This game has an absolutely amazing story line and that is the main thing I look for in a video game so I did enjoy playing this game. However, this game is almost certain to make you want to rip your hair out. The complicated puzzles is enough to make you want to toss your remote at the TV and depending on how you choose to play the game, your ending can be anywhere from spectacular to extremely, extremely disappointing. If you love puzzle games and great stories though, this game is definitely for you. For me personally it was so stressful I am never going to pick it up again.… Expand
Jan 12, 2014A game that reaches for the stars and can touch the stars, with flawless execution at every level, could only be considered something: perfect. This is the stuff video games are made!. Every level fills you with excitement, and also the characters interactions are amazing and "well developed" specially Catherine if you know what I mean.
Mar 10, 2012A fresh and unique game, but with a steep challenge that some will find frustrating. But it does feature a giant arse monster. [Issue#82, p.92]
Mar 5, 2012Catherine will mean different things to different people, a game that runs far deeper than its titillating surface might suggest. And the journey to finding out what it means to you is certainly one worth taking.
Feb 20, 2012If you hate puzzle games, this certainly isn't for you. But if you decide to throw your time and money at Catherine, you're in for a dream of a game within the genre.


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This recipe came from Runner's World magazine.
Now that you've laughed so hard you fell out of your chair, please pick yourself up again so we can continue.
(If you're wondering why that's funny… well, let's just say I am not exactly a runner. I did actually complete a half marathon once, but that was a special case. And I have had this foot issue that was only recently [partly] resolved so I didn't run at ALL for a full year. So there's that. Plus, who would think Runner's World would have good recipes, when Bon Appetit never does?)
Right. Well, I will vouch for this one. It isn't terribly difficult, but it does involve an ingredient that may be alarming to some vegetable-phobic members of your family. I don't think I had ever eaten eggplant before, let alone cooked it. But it wasn't too bad, even though I am almost positive I overcooked it (instructions on how not to do that will follow).
Here's the thing with eggplant: It has a lot of air in it, so if you don't salt and drain it before cooking it will soak up a ton of oil (thanks for the info, Isabel and University of Illinois Extension!). So after you peel it (with a regular vegetable peeler, though I found it harder to peel than a potato) and chop it up, sprinkle it with salt and set it on a bunch of paper towels or in a colander for at least 20 minutes. Probably more. And then pat it dry before you dust it with flour.
In addition to the eggplant, you will need a double recipe of that multi-functional marinara (you can call it pomodoro, if you prefer), some ricotta cheese and my favorite type of pasta: rigatoni.
The recipe said to saute half the (lightly floured) eggplant until brown on the outside but tender on the inside. It gave no indication of how long this might take. I would recommend stirring it often and taking it off the heat when it is just lightly browned. It will cook some more once you put it in the tomato sauce at the end. This took somewhere in the neighborhood of 10-15 minutes.
Ricotta cheese is a fun addition to this recipe, but it's not completely necessary. You could just use a sprinkle (or much more than a sprinkle, if you're me) of Parmesan instead.
I hate soggy pasta, and I think some people might say I tend to undercook it. But I learned something fun from this article. If you undercook your pasta by about two minutes, then add it to the sauce and cook it in the sauce a bit, it will absorb more of the sauce's flavor. Brilliant! Just be sure not to cook it all the way before dumping it in there, or you will have the dreaded mushy noodles.
Rigatoni alla Norma* (adapted from Runner's World) Serves 6
Multi-functional marinara, doubled
1 medium eggplant
About 4 tablespoons flour
2 garlic cloves, crushed (you can smoosh them with the side of your knife. Just don't cut yourself!)
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pound rigatoni
6 tablespoons ricotta cheese
(I am writing this as though you have not prepared the marinara in advance. If you have and it is cold, start heating it on medium-low heat when you're cooking the eggplant.)
Peel and cut the eggplant into roughly 1-inch cubes. Sprinkle with salt, then place on paper towels or in a colander to drain for about 30 minutes. Prepare the marinara ingredients and begin cooking the sauce (make sure it simmers for at LEAST 20 minutes, though 30-45 is preferable).
When eggplant is ready, place a pot of salted** water on the stove to boil. Dust eggplant with flour. In a saute pan on medium, saute one garlic clove in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil until golden. Add half the eggplant and saute until lightly browned on the outside but tender inside (about 10 minutes). Place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and remaining garlic and eggplant.
(If you like onions, you can now saute one thinly sliced onion in a tablespoon of oil — until tender. Then add it to the sauce).
Add pasta to boiling water. Two minutes before pasta is cooked***, remove from water and add with the eggplant to the tomato sauce (with some pasta water, if the sauce isn't liquid enough). Cook mixture few more minutes, until pasta is tender. Divide into six servings. Top each with a tablespoon of ricotta.
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Curried Pumpkin Seeds
Servings: Makes about 2 1/2 cups
- Nonstick vegetable oil spray
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 ounces hulled pumpkin seeds (about 2 1/2 cups)
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line large rimmed baking sheet with parchment; spray with nonstick spray. Whisk egg white, lime juice, and oil in large bowl. Add next 4 ingredients; whisk. Add pumpkin seeds; toss. Transfer to baking sheet, spreading evenly. Bake until toasted and fragrant, stirring often, about 24 minutes. Cool on sheet. DO AHEAD Can be made 5 days ahead. Store toasted seeds airtight at room temperature.
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Browned for deep flavor (and good looks), then braised for succulent results, this spring chicken has it all.
Published: April 2014 Servings: 4
- 1 cup fresh fava beans (from about 1 lb. pods) or frozen fava beans, thawed
- Kosher salt
- 2 lemons, halved
- 3 pounds baby artichokes (about 16)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 3½–4-lb. chicken, cut into 10 pieces
- 8 shallots, peeled, halved
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Flaky sea salt (such as Maldon)
Nutritional Information
Calories (kcal) 770 Fat (g) 21 Saturated Fat (g) 4 Cholesterol (mg) 145 Carbohydrates (g) 75 Dietary Fiber (g) 29 Total Sugars (g) 9 Protein (g) 67 Sodium (mg) 760
PREPARATIONView Step-by-Step Directions
If using fresh fava beans, cook in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a colander set in a bowl of ice water to cool. Drain, remove skins, and place beans in a small bowl. Do not cook frozen beans.
Squeeze juice from lemons into a large bowl of cold water. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, remove tough dark outer leaves. Using a serrated knife, cut off 1" from top, then trim stem, leaving at least ½" intact. Using a paring knife or vegetable peeler, remove dark outer layer from stem. Cut artichoke in half lengthwise, scoop out choke with a spoon, and discard. Transfer artichoke to lemon water to prevent it from turning brown.
Preheat oven to 425°. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium-high heat. Drain artichokes and pat dry. Add to pan; season with kosher salt and pepper, and cook, tossing occasionally, until brown and crisp in places, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet. Wipe out pot.
Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in same pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper. Working in 2 batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until brown and crisp, 6–8 minutes (do not turn). Transfer to baking sheet with artichokes.
Reduce heat to medium, add shallots to pot, and cook, stirring often, until golden brown and beginning to soften, 8–10 minutes. Add wine and vinegar and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pot; cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Mix in broth, then add artichokes and chicken, skin side up. Transfer to oven and cook, uncovered, until chicken is cooked through, 20–25 minutes. Mix in fava beans.
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51 Monroe Street, Suite 1407
Rockville, MD 20850
301-251-6600; 301-762-2606(facsimile)