The Puzzle Game That Became A Fighting Game - Catherine

When one thinks of an esport, a game like Catherine isn't what typically comes to mind.

Developed by Atlus, Catherine is a cross-genre video game divided into two parts, a social simulation where the player as Vincent Brooks makes choices between the women in his life and a series of nightmare segments where one must apply puzzle-solving skills to navigate through three-dimensional towers.

While not originally developed with esports in mind, a competitive scene began to develop around the game's multiplayer mode. This is the story of Catherine esports.