Close Encounter is the tenth stage in Catherine: Full Body. It is an optional stage that is only available if the player does Rin's route, with the Good ending or the True ending.
Description[]
- "You’ve arrived, human. This is our hallowed ground: the New World. Tremble in despair as you meet your end."
- — Archangel, Upon entry into Close Encounter
Appearance[]
With the alien and otherworldly nature of Close Encounter, it explores above the Heavens, the transcendent plane of space. Unlike the previous stages, each individual level is referred to as an "Echelon". The first Echelon depicts stormy surroundings of old ruins with some scales hanging by the sides either empty or filled with Sheep. Along the way, a portrait could be seen with Vincent and Sheep falling off from the Leaning Tower of Pisa. In the first Landing, a portrait of Vincent and Rin could be seen with a large crack on Vincent's side, likely representing Archangel's disapproval towards Vincent being in love with Rin.
The second Echelon represents a very cloudy area with no defining features other than Archangel's body being visible, likely representing the ozone layer. As Vincent scales the level, the surroundings begin to appear more orange while meteorites begin to obstruct Vincent's climbing.
The third and fourth Echelons now represents space, showing the Earth and a satelite with various asteroids floating about. The Moon can also be seen from a distance away. Though in the fourth Echelon, as Vincent reaches the door at the midway point of the displayed block tower, the Archangel sweeps and destroys the door, forcing him to continue climbimg the tower through the apocalyptic setting of imminent doom.
Overview[]
In the first and second Echelons the player will have to contend with lightning striking down on the stage similar to The Cathedral; it will instantly kill Vincent if he is standing on or hanging above the block that is about to be struck (which will be highlighted in red), then if the struck block is a White Block, it will instantly turn into a Cracked Block.
In the second Echelon, there are also occasions where the player will need to hold onto a block to avoid getting killed by the whirlwind that sweeps the lower section of the stage. Towards the end of the stage, meteorites will rain down on the stage, requiring the player to avoid and deal with the meteorites in similar manner to the lightning strikes.
The third Echelon onwards introduces the dangerous Laser Blocks that fire out a laser periodically in front of them. Towards the end of the stage, the Laser Blocks fire more frequently and has a shorter charging delay compared to those in the earlier sections of the stage.
Soundtrack[]
- Stairway to the air (new landing music)
- Wagner – Valkyrie’s Violation
- Beethoven – Sonata for Piano No.14 "Moonlight" in c# minor, Op.27-2"
Boss Character[]
Quotes[]
- Vincent: "Oh, COME ON!" (In response to Archangel destroying the door in Stage 10-4)
Gallery[]
Close Encounter's Stage design during the transition of Stages 10-1 to 10-3.
Close Encounter's Stage design during the transition of Stage 10-4.
The Trivia For Tonight.....[]
- Upon completion of the stage, the player will unlock the Achievement/Trophy, "Angel of Love."
| Stages and bosses | |
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| Underground Cemetery: Prison of Despair: |
1-1 2-1 · 2-2 · 2-3 (Fist of Grudge) |