Review retromisoshiru 3/5 · Jul 19, 2024
Il mio primo vero contatto con le bizzarrie giapponesi
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Katamari Damacy (2004)
Keita Takahashi, NOW Production
4.20 from 1671 ratings · #201 top rated on Grouvee
4065 members have it in their collection · 105 playing now · 1164 backlogged · 650 wish listed
How long? Main story 5h · with extras 6h · 100% 5h (from 39 logged playthroughs)
The King of All Cosmos accidentally destroyed the stars and—having recovered—wants the prince to rebuild them. Unfortunately the prince stands a little less than half a foot tall, so recreating the stars will require some effort. Enter the Katamari, a sphere the prince can push around our world to “roll up” items increasing the Katamari’s size until it’s suitable for …
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The King of All Cosmos accidentally destroyed the stars and—having recovered—wants the prince to rebuild them. Unfortunately the prince stands a little less than half a foot tall, so recreating the stars will require some effort. Enter the Katamari, a sphere the prince can push around our world to “roll up” items increasing the Katamari’s size until it’s suitable for the King.
Taking place in stylized versions of Japanese houses, cities, and environs, the prince pushes the Katamari around collecting items which adhere to it. At first, the prince can only pick up smaller items, but as the Katamari grows, the more it can collect. Push pins and paper clips cling to the Katamari increasing its size so it can roll over obstacles and pick up bigger items. Over many levels, the Katamari can eventually pick up people, cars, and other bigger items.
Players steer the Katamari from a third-person perspective using the analog sticks on the PS2. A tutorial stage takes the player through the controls and sets up the story as well as introducing a side story about a Japanese girl who can feel the cosmos. Wanting to challenge the prince, the King sets requirements on the Katamari’s size and sets time limits on the level. Bonus missions restore constellations and have their own restrictions.
The world of Katamari Damacy is brought to life with off-beat animation and a catchy soundtrack. Players can find presents hidden in the levels that contain accessories for the prince. Two players can also battle head-to-head in a Katamari competition.
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Details
- Developers
- Keita Takahashi, NOW Production
- Publishers
- Namco
- Genres
- Adventure, Puzzle
- Themes
- Comedy, Fantasy
- Series
- Katamari Damacy
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Mar 18, 2004 (Full Release) (Japan) PlayStation 2
- Sep 21, 2004 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 2
- Dec 08, 2004 (Full Release) (Korea) PlayStation 2
- Apr 30, 2013 (Full Release) (North_America) PlayStation 3
Also available on
- Katamari Damacy Reroll (2018) · STAD, NSW, PC, PS4, XONE
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4 stars
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3 stars
270
2 stars
54
1 star
13
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Review LOVESH0CKERS 5/5 · Dec 22, 2021
For a game that increases my heart rate, it's very relaxing and pleasant. It's the ultimate cleaning game for my brain.
Review McSpermie 4/5 · Jul 14, 2020
Check out my playthrough on twitch to see my thoughts on it!
Review Eerp 2/5 · Jun 16, 2020
Charming but underwhelming
I love the few quirky Japanese games that end up coming out here. Things like Mr. Mosquito, Seaman, Incredible Crisis, EVO, Cubevore, etc...
This has all the hallmarks of those sort of games, the charming graphics, the odd story, the random tone, the catchy music, etc... but this one also has some of the more irritating controls!
It took me …
I love the few quirky Japanese games that end up coming out here. Things like Mr. Mosquito, Seaman, Incredible Crisis, EVO, Cubevore, etc...
This has all the hallmarks of those sort of games, the charming graphics, the odd story, the random tone, the catchy music, etc... but this one also has some of the more irritating controls!
It took me a long time to finish because I would get annoyed and quit playing many times. Even doing well I could never play more than one level a day. It always felt like I was fighting the game and not in a fun Bennett Foddy way.
Anyway, as I said, in theory, I like this game but the reality was a struggle to find enjoyment.
Review lil_pushkins 4/5 · Feb 8, 2020
God this game is so freakin fun. On the exterior, it has such low investment, can be totally mindnumbing if that's what you need. Conversely, deep investment is totally possible. I can get so into navigating a katamari to get it ALL. Time to exercise my cartography and geometry skills as I attempt to create the most efficient coverage of …
Read moreGod this game is so freakin fun. On the exterior, it has such low investment, can be totally mindnumbing if that's what you need. Conversely, deep investment is totally possible. I can get so into navigating a katamari to get it ALL. Time to exercise my cartography and geometry skills as I attempt to create the most efficient coverage of this backyard. Also L-O-V-E love this aesthetic. Very Popee the Performer. Deeply Japanese. Great for when you don't know what to play!
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Review Fugazi57 5/5 · Sep 21, 2018
Having a hard time on deciding wether to give 4 or 5 stars. I guess it does what it intends to do perfectly but can I rank it with Half Life 2 and Super Metroid?
Well fuck it. The soundtrack alone makes the game deserve it.
Amazing, super fun and creative game. Especially the last few levels when your Katamari …
Having a hard time on deciding wether to give 4 or 5 stars. I guess it does what it intends to do perfectly but can I rank it with Half Life 2 and Super Metroid?
Well fuck it. The soundtrack alone makes the game deserve it.
Amazing, super fun and creative game. Especially the last few levels when your Katamari becomes HUGE.
I fucking adore the absurdity of the cutscenes and the King of All Cosmos made me laugh my ass off a bunch of times.
Review theWellRedMage 4/5 · Sep 2, 2016
Katamari Damacy (2004)
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