VIDEO GAMES: Will “Catherine: Full Body” Be Transphobic?
Japanese game developer Atlus recently released the trailer for the upcoming game, Catherine: Full Body. The game, a remake of the adventure puzzle-platformer Catherine, introduces a new character who many fans are claiming is transphobic. The original game, according to The Daily Dot, ‘deals with Vincent Brooks, a 32-year-old bachelor who keeps pushing off marriage with his long-time girlfriend, Katherine McBride.’ ‘After Vincent cheats on Katherine with a mysterious woman called Catherine, he begins having nightmares where he must climb enormous towers while being chased by monsters. The game does this by blending narrative-driven gameplay with puzzle-platforming levels, allowing for … Read more