While the new content is certainly welcome, some inconsistent narrative directions and theming decisions prevent Full Body from being the definitive way to experience Catherine.
PlatinumGames' debut title is a crass and violent battlecry, one with more nuance and experimentation than what you might expect from the game dev supergroup.
It's more Breath of the Wild, and considering how polished and compelling that game was already, this second journey through a familiar Hyrule still feels legendary.
From its story to its gameplay, every component is chock full of dimension, firmly marking itself as a cult classic that deserves your time and attention.
With expressive spritework, a creative new region to explore, and a story that'll actually grip you, it felt like the end of an era, a refined culmination of everything great about the series before moving onto unknown territory.
It's a slow burn, sometimes too slow, but the moments of brilliance shine through, thanks to its confident and remarkably free-form approach to exploration (and the loneliness that often comes with it).
Even with a slightly less engaging second half, From Software's legendary title is a strikingly rebellious one, not just with its high challenge, but also its confident sense of trust toward the player.
It's not the most challenging of the "New Wave of Indie 3D Platformers" but it controls like an absolute dream and caps it off with a charming and imaginative vibe.