Katamari Forever

 PlayStation 3
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 59
  3. Negative: 4 out of 59
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  1. SilentINU
    Nov 29, 2012
    7
    This game is fun, i played a demo on ps2 and when i saw that ps3 had a katamari game i bought it pre-owned and it surely was worth it. Catching little objects and grow up to "eat" stars is a great jump in one single level, i loved playing this game. And also the co-op was very fun but a little hard for me and my sister.
  2. Codoro
    Aug 12, 2014
    6
    I went in to this game a huge fan of the first two Katamari games, and while this title is by no means bad it feels... unfair. I had to bust out the old games to be sure and even got a second opinion from a friend and it all pointed to the same conclusion.

    This game is HARD. What I really loved about the Katamari series was the sense of childlike fun you had rolling up stuff and    I went in to this game a huge fan of the first two Katamari games, and while this title is by no means bad it feels... unfair. I had to bust out the old games to be sure and even got a second opinion from a friend and it all pointed to the same conclusion.

    This game is HARD.

    What I really loved about the Katamari series was the sense of childlike fun you had rolling up stuff and listening to the terrified screams of the innocent, but this game feels like you are constantly on a deadline. I used to be able to roll up the King on the make the moon mission in the first game, but in this one I found myself constantly on the brink of failure. And some of the special missions seem to be designed to infuriate, and you are required to beat them in order to progress.

    Now, all thing considered a Katamari is a Katamari, and in some ways this does some really cool things with the formula. However, overall it feels like a step BACKWARDS for the series, making it less fun and more stressful than any of the games before.

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  3. INU4SH4
    Aug 13, 2020
    7
    Not the best Katamari game ever but certainly a good one. It's still a fun and comical game but not as memorable as the PS2 ones.

    If you enjoy all the Katamari bizarreness you should still play this one.

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#79 Best PS3 Game of 2009
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#39 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2009
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#43 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2009

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 51 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 51
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 51
  3. Negative: 0 out of 51
  1. SpazioGames
    76
    Katamari Forever is a tribute to fans of the series. In addition to two small improvements in terms of gameplay, the game does not reserve surprises: it's Katamari, in all its madness and charm. Unfortunately, all those who find themselves allergic to the series, will hardly find a reason to change their minds.
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  2. Eurogamer
    70
    Its value for money is significant: there is a lot of bulk here, much of it excellent. But its wider value to gaming, to Takahashi's message and to the series it celebrates, is diminished. Like a balloon deflating, Katamari Forever feels like the series' final exhale, all puff and energy now gone from the idea. Metaphor!
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  3. XGN
    69
    Katamari Forever has become a decent game. This is definitely a game for you if you like Japanese games with some weird features. But unfortunately there isn't any online multiplayer option and the singleplayer won't entertain you for long. So therefore you won't play this game 'forever'.
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