PC Game Review and Overview
Catwoman for PC, based on the 2004 movie starring Halle Berry, is a game that, much like the film itself, has earned a reputation for being… a mixed bag. Developed by Argonaut Games, this action-adventure lets you take on the role of the iconic antiheroine in a story of revenge, feline finesse, and questionable physics. It’s a game that tries to capture Catwoman’s style and agility but often lands more like a housecat missing a jump.
The game loosely follows the movie’s plot, throwing you into the shoes (or rather, stilettos) of Patience Phillips, an artist-turned-superpowered cat burglar. Armed with acrobatic moves, a whip, and a set of clawed gloves, you’ll leap, swing, and purr your way through levels filled with enemies to claw and puzzles to solve. It’s a straightforward premise: stop the bad guys, look fabulous doing it, and maybe toss in a sassy one-liner or two.
The core gameplay is all about agility and combat. Catwoman’s movement is fluid, allowing you to run up walls, swing across gaps, and perform stylish parkour moves. The whip is both your main weapon and your tool for navigating the environment, adding a bit of variety to the mix. On paper, it sounds great. In practice, however, the controls are often more frustrating than feline grace would suggest. The camera, in particular, has a habit of going rogue, leaving you guessing which way is up – much like a cat that’s just discovered a laser pointer.
Combat is a similar mixed experience. You’ll use your whip and claws to take down foes, and while the animations are flashy, the actual mechanics feel shallow and repetitive. There’s a scoring system that rewards you for stylish takedowns, but it doesn’t do much to mask the limited variety in enemy encounters. The AI also seems to be on a break more often than not, making fights feel less like a battle of wits and more like batting at a ball of yarn.
Visually, the game does its best to channel the movie’s aesthetic. The character model for Catwoman is well-detailed for its time, complete with her trademark leather outfit and slinky movements. The environments, however, are bland and uninspired, with repetitive textures and designs that fail to capture the glamor or grit the character deserves. The soundtrack is similarly forgettable, with generic action music that doesn’t leave much of an impression.
Despite its flaws, Catwoman does have moments of charm, mostly in its dedication to making you feel like a super-agile, whip-wielding antiheroine. The occasional set-piece or stylish maneuver reminds you of the game’s potential, even if it’s rarely realized. It’s also a curiosity for fans of the character or those who enjoy delving into the “so bad it’s kind of fun” territory of gaming.
In the end, Catwoman for PC is a game that claws at greatness but mostly lands on its feet with a thud. It’s clunky, repetitive, and often frustrating, but if you’re in the mood for some campy action and can overlook its shortcomings, it might just scratch that itch. Just don’t expect it to land on all fours.
Catwoman PC Cheats and Hints
Special Edition mode:
Enter 1940 as a Vault code. All galleries will be unlocked and the comic will have new changes.
Midnight the cat:
When Catwoman comes across this little feline she is in luck. Finding Midnight gives Catwoman nine lives.
Easy battles:
When battling Laurel Hedare, Tom Lone, or the man in black who tries to kill her, always attack them from the back. You will be able to hit them about three times before they attack again. Otherwise, you will just roll away and get hurt.
Kitty dance:
Allow the game to idle and Catwoman will do a dance.