| Catwoman | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Argonaut Games[1][n 1] Magic Pockets (GBA) |
| Publisher(s) | Electronic Arts |
| Director(s) | Andrew Curtis |
| Producer(s) | Simon Harris |
| Designer(s) | Jez Harris |
| Programmer(s) | Mario D'Onofrio Warrick Buchanan |
| Artist(s) | John Miles |
| Composer(s) | James Hannigan |
| Platform(s) | Game Boy Advance, GameCube, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, Xbox |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Catwoman is an action-adventure tie-in video game based on the 2004 film of the same name based on the fictional character. It features the likeness of the film's lead actress, Halle Berry; the character's voice is provided by actress Jennifer Hale.[2]
Gameplay[]
The game is third person action plaformer where the player must use the heroine's cat-like strength and agility to travel through various environments and defeat various enemies.[3] There is also sense exploration in the game, similar to the Tomb Raider series.[4] Catwoman can climb up walls and swing from metal poles to navigate through the environment. Catwoman must also solve puzzles at certain parts of the game to advance further. The game also features a combat system for when fighting enemies. The player is able to upgrade moves and perform simple combo strings.
Plot[]
The game loosely follows the story of the movie. Patience Phillips, a shy office worker in the Hedare corporate empire, accidentally discovers her employers' dark secret and is subsequently murdered. She is then revived by a supernatural Egyptian cat granting her cat-like abilities. Now reborn as "Catwoman," she then embarks on a tale of revenge against the people who nearly murdered her.[4]
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Reception[]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (GBA) 61/100[5] (GC) 47/100[6] (PC) 46/100[7] (PS2) 46/100[8] (Xbox) 45/100[9] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| 1Up.com | C−[10] (PC) F[11] |
| EGM | 4/10[12] |
| Eurogamer | 3/10[13] |
| Game Informer | (GBA) 6.5/10[15] 4.75/10[16] |
| GamePro |   [14] |
| GameRevolution | F[17] |
| GameSpot | 6.3/10[18] (PC) 5.6/10[19] (GBA) 5.4/10[20] |
| GameSpy | [21] |
| GameZone | (GBA) 5.8/10[22] 5.5/10[23][24] (GC) 5/10[25] (PS2) 4.1/10[26] |
| IGN | (GBA) 6.5/10[27] 4/10[28] (PC) 3.8/10[29] |
| Nintendo Power | (GBA) 3.1/5[30] (GC) 2.7/5[31] |
| OPM (US) | [32] |
| OXM (US) | 4.3/10[33] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 49%[34] |
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Catwoman received mixed to negative reviews from critics on home consoles due to problems including bad camera control, poor voice-work, and an over-simplistic combat system.[35] However, the Game Boy Advance version received mixed to positive reviews with aggregating review website Metacritic giving the version 61/100.[5] The GameCube version ranked in at 47/100,[6] the PC version with 46/100,[7] the PlayStation 2 version with 46/100[8] and the Xbox version with 45/100.[9]
Notes[]
References[]
- ↑ Bramwell, Tom (30 January 2004). "EA bags Catwoman". Eurogamer. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Hale, Jennifer (9 July 2014). "@MattMcMuscles yep".
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Garratt, Patrick (2004-08-06). "Catwoman". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 4.0 4.1 Perry, Douglass C. (2004-07-20). "Catwoman". IGN. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Catwoman for Game Boy Advance Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Catwoman for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Catwoman for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Catwoman for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Catwoman for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Hunter, Kat (2004-07-23). "Catwoman Review for PS2 from 1UP.com". 1UP.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-29. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ 1UP Staff (November 2004). "Catwoman Review for PC from 1UP.com". Computer Gaming World: 81. http://www.1up.com/reviews/catwoman_11. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ EGM Staff (October 2004). "Catwoman". Electronic Gaming Monthly (184): 101.
- ↑ Garratt, Patrick (2004-08-06). "Catwoman Review". Eurogamer. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ MajorMike (2004-07-26). "Review: Catwoman for Xbox on GamePro.com". GamePro. Archived from the original on 2007-10-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20071005051938/http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox/games/reviews/37058.shtml. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
- ↑ Juba, Joe (September 2004). "CatWoman (GBA)". Game Informer: 118. Archived from the original on 2005-11-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20051101085325/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/E6802A3D-7BAB-4D87-BF5C-739C755873E9.htm. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ↑ Reiner, Andrew (September 2004). "CatWoman (Xbox)". Game Informer: 104. Archived from the original on 2009-09-17. https://web.archive.org/web/20090917005437/http://www.gameinformer.com/NR/exeres/9BCB9B71-11CE-4F87-A538-94569A8C58E1.htm. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
- ↑ Silverman, Ben (2004-08-05). "Catwoman Review". Game Revolution. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (2004-07-21). "Catwoman Review (PS2)". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Gerstmann, Jeff (2004-07-28). "Catwoman Review (PC)". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Provo, Frank (2004-08-04). "Catwoman Review (GBA)". GameSpot. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Tuttle, Will (2004-07-26). "GameSpy: Catwoman (PS2)". GameSpy. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Zacarias, Eduardo (2004-08-03). "Catwoman - GBA - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2007-10-06. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Valentino, Nick (2004-08-06). "Catwoman Review - Xbox". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2009-01-25. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Giacobbi, Kevin "BIFF" (2004-08-08). "Catwoman - PC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2008-04-11. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Bedigian, Louis (2004-08-02). "Catwoman Review - GameCube". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2009-01-09. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Wrentmore, John (2004-08-04). "Catwoman - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on 2008-12-30. Retrieved 2013-10-28.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Harris, Craig (2004-08-03). "Catwoman (GBA)". IGN. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Perry, Douglass C. (2004-07-20). "Catwoman (GC)". IGN. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ Perry, Douglass C. (2004-07-30). "Catwoman (PC)". IGN. Retrieved 2013-10-27.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Catwoman (GBA)". Nintendo Power 184: 116. September 2004.
- ↑ "Catwoman (GC)". Nintendo Power 185: 124. October 2004.
- ↑ "Catwoman". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 89. September 2004.
- ↑ "Catwoman". Official Xbox Magazine: 74. October 2004.
- ↑ "Catwoman Review". PC Gamer: 96. November 2004.
- ↑ "GameSpy: Catwoman - Page 1". ps2.gamespy.com. Retrieved 2016-11-15.
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| Argonaut Games | ||
|---|---|---|
| Croc series | Croc: Legend of the Gobbos • Croc 2 • Croc (2000 video game) • Croc 2 (2001 video game) | |
| Starglider series | Starglider • Starglider 2 | |
| Other games | Days of Thunder • Birds of Prey • X • Star Fox (co-developed) • King Arthur's World • Vortex • Stunt Race FX (co-developed) • Creature Shock • FX Fighter • Alien Odyssey • Scooby-Doo Mystery (SNES version) • Buck Bumble • The Emperor's New Groove • Alien Resurrection • Red Dog: Superior Firepower • Disney's Aladdin in Nasira's Revenge • Bionicle: Matoran Adventures • I-Ninja • Bionicle • SWAT: Global Strike Team • Carve • Malice • Catwoman • Star Fox 2 (co-developed) | |
| People | Jez San • Dylan Cuthbert • Giles Goddard | |
| Catwoman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Creators | Bob Kane • Bill Finger | |
| Catwomen | Selina Kyle • Holly Robinson | |
| Supporting characters | Batman • Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) • Slam Bradley • Harley Quinn • Helena • Holly Robinson • Leslie Thompkins • Nightwing (Dick Grayson) • Robin • Wildcat • Zatanna | |
| Antagonists | Angle Man • Bane • Black Mask • Clayface • Film Freak • Hellhound • Hugo Strange • Hush • Joker • Penguin • Poison Ivy • Riddler • Scarecrow • She-Cat • Two-Face • Zeiss | |
| Publications | Catwoman: Guardian of Gotham • Catwoman: When in Rome • Gotham City Sirens | |
| In other media | Catwoman (film) • Chase Me • DC Showcase: Catwoman • Catwoman (video game) • Selina Kyle (Gotham character) | |
| Related articles | Catwoman's Whip | |
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