Katamari Damacy

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2004
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  • Summary: (Also known as "Katamari Damashii" ) In Katamari Damacy, players take on the role of Prince of the Cosmos, whose father ­ the great King ­ managed to inadvertently knock the stars out of the sky. As the prince, a player's duty is to clean up the King's mess and re-create the starry skies by(Also known as "Katamari Damashii" ) In Katamari Damacy, players take on the role of Prince of the Cosmos, whose father ­ the great King ­ managed to inadvertently knock the stars out of the sky. As the prince, a player's duty is to clean up the King's mess and re-create the starry skies by rolling around the cleverly designed locations to collect objects and build up their 'katamari' -- a Japanese word for clump or large mass. The catch is that it's not the quality or the actual number of objects gathered that is most critical to the player's success, but instead the sheer size of the player's 'katamari' that is most important. Along the way, players can roll over hundreds of unusual objects of all sizes and shapes including cookies, cars, mermaids, planes, clouds and even people. The larger the player's 'katamari' grows, the more objects the player can amass along the way -- thus proving if you want to succeed in Katamari Damacy -- size does matter. Katamari Damacy features a single-player story mode and a two-player battle mode. The simple game play mechanics allow for optimal ball rolling and object collecting fun. [Namco]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 55
  3. Negative: 0 out of 55
  1. Play.tm
    96
    One of the greatest video games ever made. [JPN Import]
  2. Game Over Online
    92
    Simple, addictive, colorful, and cheap; twenty dollars gets you about ten hours of entertainment, and more if you're a completionist. It's also difficult to describe in any way that makes any sort of sense, since it's one of those uniquely Japanese games that seems to have been conceptualized in the depths of a fever dream.
  3. Inside Gamer Online
    90
    At twenty bucks, this game is a steal, and the unadulterated joy and hallucinogenic aura you experience makes it a must-play for anyone with a Playstation 2.
  4. TotalGames.net
    88
    Very few games today are so brazenly simplistic yet still so huge in scale so this really is a rare treat.
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  5. DailyGame
    85
    Probably the craziest game I've played in years. The simplistic control and wonky concept have me locked into seemingly day-long games. And wow, it's so worth it to build a bigger Katamari after each round and watch the King of the Universe turn it into a star. Too cool. I'm amazed at how such a simple game is so addicting.
  6. GMR Magazine
    80
    The game has an amazing energy and great joy. Its unfettered creativity is astounding, and this is where Katamari truly excels. [Nov 2004, p.110]
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  7. PSX Nation
    70
    The visuals are dated but everything else about Katamari Damacy is too wonderfully weird in its simplicity for anyone to explain.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 50
  3. Negative: 4 out of 50
  1. BillA.
    Sep 27, 2004
    10
    This game is the Bomb as puzzle games for the PS2 goes, it's not exceptionally innovative but the gameplay is such that you cannot put This game is the Bomb as puzzle games for the PS2 goes, it's not exceptionally innovative but the gameplay is such that you cannot put it down and that funky music will have you humming the stuff all day long. For 20 bucks, you cannot go wrong with this game, Leave it to the Japanese to think of something is quirky and downright fun. Mister Mosquito was fun too but this tops even that. I have not seen ONE BAD REVIEW on this game, pick it up and try it and you'll see why.… Expand
  2. KingMob4313
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game appeals to a person on such a basal level that the game can be both challenging and accessible at the same time. The graphics are basic, seemingly from a generation BACK, but it quickly becomes obvious why when in later levels, you start at a size of 4cm and grow large enough to pull up crustal plates!

    Not since 'Jumping Flash' have I played something so bizarre and so incredible.

    ...and the music. My god.

    Stellar, absolutely stellar. Highest Possible Recommendation.    … Expand
  4. Fighter17
    Dec 25, 2004
    10
    One ball, pick up anything you what, you are happy. Get this game right now.
  5. RichardW.
    Dec 18, 2005
    10
    Worth every penny! Anyone who dismisses the hardcore fun this game brings is simply too prejudiced against any game that isn't an M Worth every penny! Anyone who dismisses the hardcore fun this game brings is simply too prejudiced against any game that isn't an M rated first person shooter to be a real gamer. Never gets old!… Expand
  6. NeshimiAce
    Aug 11, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. i'll admit it has retched graphics, but the playability and fun this game provides is amazing! many many hours can be spentAwesome game. i'll admit it has retched graphics, but the playability and fun this game provides is amazing! many many hours can be spent perfecting each and every level without losing any entertainment value. The most fun I've had on the PS2 in years! and the weirdness and quirkiness add to the fun. after your first hour, your sides will hurt!!… Expand
  7. mashedtatter
    Mar 3, 2017
    9
    The music, the insanely charming art style, and the pure FUN of this game makes it one of the most surprisingly good games of the PS2 era.The music, the insanely charming art style, and the pure FUN of this game makes it one of the most surprisingly good games of the PS2 era. Just you try getting that catchy theme song out of your head! Na naaaa, na na na, na na na na, na na na na na na naaaaaaaaaaaaa~!… Expand
  8. HaterofK.
    Mar 28, 2006
    0
    This is by far the worst game of all time. Anyone who likes to play this game needs to get a life and grow up, unless your a kid and then I This is by far the worst game of all time. Anyone who likes to play this game needs to get a life and grow up, unless your a kid and then I can see that you would like this. It has the worst music of anything I have ever heard and the characters are so freaking retarded they make me want to hurt someone. If I could I would flat out slap the creator in the face.… Expand

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#16 Best PS2 Game of 2004
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#21 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#55 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004