![]() ![]() However, she was critical of the fact that she received dreams that only men received, claiming it suggests that she is actually a man. Writer Astrid Johnson felt that Atlus was "hamfisted" with how they wrote Erica and felt that she was oversexualized, but was overall pleased with her character, citing her steadfast and distinct personality. GamesRadar's Kimberley Ballard criticized Erica as a "fetish" character. Writer Sam Greer agreed that she felt like her status as a trans woman is treated like a joke. Writer Caty McCarthy felt that Erica came off as well-rounded until her coming out was treated like a joke. ![]() However, Toby looks on at Catherine and Vincent and reflects on how he wishes he had an "angel" like her, to which Erica replies "they may be closer than you think", implying she intends to transition. She suggests that this implies that not transitioning is better for her. Writer Ana Valens cites a scene in the Full Body edition of the game where Erica does not transition, in the Catherine ending. She felt however that her actual character is great and relatable, but the way she is framed in the game "doesn’t provide any optimism for trans-folk and their allies." The Guardian 's Matt Kamen agreed on the hints, stating that the game " the real fears and stigmas trans people face." Writer Bella Blondeau writes in TheGamer that much of the reaction to Erica is "based in blind anger and a seemingly deliberate misconstruing of the game’s intent, messaging and morality." She notes that Erica is a refreshing character, passing perfectly, and not letting herself be defined by her trauma. She particularly cites characters' aversion to her and disparaging of her femininity. Writer Mattie Brice was critical of Erica, calling her an "extremely problematic character." She felt that the hints that exist of her gender, when viewed in hindsight, come off as malicious. Writer Matt Kim suggested that her coming out scene was used to embarrass Toby, who had sex with her. Since appearing in Catherine, Erica has received a widely mixed reception, with some praising her personality and presentation with others criticizing other character's attitudes towards her. A downloadable costume based on Erica was made available in Persona 5 for Haru Okumura, one of its playable characters. Appearances Įrica appears in a side mode of Catherine: Full Body as a playable character. Erica is also subject to nightmares that are said to only affect men. Characters react with disgust to the idea of one character having sex with her and she is referred to by her deadname at multiple points, both in-universe and in the game's credits. Characters in Catherine behave in a sensible fashion towards Erica, directly and indirectly. She exhibits dominant body language as well as body language that demonstrates sexual confidence. ![]() Erica Anderson, as depicted in promotional art for Catherine.Įrica Anderson is a fictional character in the 2011 video game Catherine.Įrica's features are generally feminine, but her eyes bear resemblance more to male characters'.
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