[Split Infinity]

This game is going to be a hit; it just has to be. Allow me to explain. The concept of the game is fairly simple. You control the 'katamari', a giant ball which sticks to almost anything it touches, so long as it isn't too large. You have to manoevre the katamari through the various levels, picking up as many things as possible. At the beginning of the game, you'll be collecting small objects like sticks and pieces of garbage. As the katamari grows in size however, you'll be sticking to trees, buildings, and even mountains. Eventually you end up with a colossal ball of junk, like this:

http://www.gamecritics.com/review/katamari/screen01.jpg

The plot behind the story is rather odd, really. The King of the Cosmos, in some sort of drunken rampage, has destroyed all the stars in the sky. So he calls upon his son, the prince, the help him replace those stars. Before each level starts, the king gives you a set time limit in which to create a katamari of sufficient size, before blasting it into the sky to replace a lost star. I don't know about you guys, but in my opinion, this game is pure gold. If it ever comes out in English, there ain't nothing stopping me from forking over that $20 note. What's more, there's even a sequel, appropriately titled: 'We Love Katamari'. <_<

[Aquamarine]

Haha... Sounds great. It's a good idea, but I think it might get a bit boring after a short while of playing...

What is it being released for?

[TheEnglishman]

I know it's on PS2. I'm not sure about other consoles.
The first game never came out anywhere other than Japan but the sequel is available everywhere. We bought We love Katarami about a week ago and it's brilliant. It's a simple idea but it's so addictive. One level starts with you picking up things like pizza and by the end you've rolled entire islands up.
It's good but the game is really weird. I'm still trying to decide if I like the weirdness or not. I don't like the length though. You're only given a few missions and they don't last long. That doesn't stop it being so good though.

[Split Infinity]

Aquamarine, on Feb 27 2006, 01:37 AM, said:

Haha... Sounds great. It's a good idea, but I think it might get a bit boring after a short while of playing...

What is it being released for?

Er...$20? Didn't you read the first post?

[Sea of Time]

I've seen a lot of great things for this game. G4TV gave this game "Most Original" last year.

[TheEnglishman]

Well there definitely isn't a game like it. It's a really original idea.

[Sea of Time]

Odama is coming out later this year. It's a game made by Nintendo that combines ancient Japanese warfare with pinball. That sounds pretty original too.

[TheEnglishman]

I remember hearing about that. It sure is... different.

[Split Infinity]

I've only ever played two pinball games which I actually enjoyed playing. Firstly, Pokemon Pinball, and secondly, a CD I won in some competition, titled ULTRA 3D PINBALL. It's friggin' awesome, considering how old the graphics are.

[TheEnglishman]

I used to like Pokemon Pinball as well. Better get back on topic though...
So how many other people have bought this game then?

[Split Infinity]

It's not even in English yet. I gotta log out now, bye.

[TheEnglishman]

The original game isn't in English but the sequel is. Maybe I should have said the sequel when I asked the question.

[Split Infinity]

Well I certainly haven't seen it on shelves yet.

[Sea of Time]

The original game...I've seen it on G4, it's about a year old and it was in English. What makes you think it's not out yet?

[TheEnglishman]

Split Infinity, on Feb 28 2006, 11:56 PM, said:

Well I certainly haven't seen it on shelves yet.

Well it only come out recently. Perhaps you looked before it was out?

[Split Infinity]

I'll stop by Electronics Boutique when I next get the chance.

[Ivan is my name]

I saw this game in a magazine once, but i thought it looked a bit crap. Now iv'e seen screenshos, it look's amazing. Imagine rolling up snow to make a giant snowball. Man, that would just be so friggin awesome!

[TheEnglishman]

Ivan is my name, on Mar 2 2006, 04:33 PM, said:

Imagine rolling up snow to make a giant snowball. Man, that would just be so friggin awesome!

Weird that you say that. In one level you roll a snowball around to make a head for a snowman.

[Ivan is my name]

Seriously? Wow! But this game looks to be more original than pikmin, which is some achievment, as pikmin got the most original game of the year award in 2003. Is there any actaul plot to the second one, as the first one seems to be about creating new stars.

[Sea of Time]

This game isn't just original as in a new idea. It's also a bit weird. The king scares me to a level no game character has before.

[TheEnglishman]

He is kind of creepy. He seems to enjoy tights. <_<

[Ivan is my name]

XD * reminded of tingle* Ti....ti....tingle....* Terrified* You gotta admit, tingle is very creepy, as well

This post has been edited by Ivan is my name: 03 March 2006 - 10:42 AM

[Split Infinity]

Only somebody with a SICK mind like yours would bring that up.

[Ivan is my name]

I do not have a sick mind. Name one event where i have been talking about sick stuff.

[Sea of Time]

I think the Tingle redeemed itself in SSBM when him and the turtle saved me from death at that one stage.

[TheEnglishman]

Nah he still seems creepy to me. Everything about him is so... ew.

[Sea of Time]

Okay, back on topic. Who actually has this game?

[TheEnglishman]

I did ask that earlier but no one seems to have it. Maybe I'm the only one...

[Sea of Time]

I guess the fact that it's hard to find and the fact that not many people on a Nintendo forum will have a Sony system makes it very limiting as to how many people will actually have this game.

[Someone Else]

http://katamaridamac...a/katamari.html

I eventually get stuck to the ball myself, and the ball just automatically goes to things to stick to itself. <_< ; Friggen' awesome.


I wanna snag Me and My Katamari for the PSP if it comes to the USA.

[TheEnglishman]

I'd forgotten about the PSP version. Hopefully it will come but it depends on the success of We love Katarami really.
As for it being hard to find... I'm not so sure. There were quite a few copies in the shop but it may be different elsewhere.

[Sea of Time]

There are specialty shops like EB Games or, in Canada, Microplay, that carry these sorts of titles. I'm certain that anyone can find these games if they look hard enough.

[Toasty64]

Wind Dude, on Mar 3 2006, 06:27 PM, said:

http://katamaridamac...a/katamari.html

I eventually get stuck to the ball myself, and the ball just automatically goes to things to stick to itself. :blink: ; Friggen' awesome.


I wanna snag Me and My Katamari for the PSP if it comes to the USA.

THIS GAME'S FRIGGIN AWSOME!!!! Sorry for the spam, but I had to say it. Anyway, If I had a PS2 or something, I'd definately get this game.

[Someone Else]

Yesh. You can order it off of Amazon btw. DUH! XD

But Me & My Katamari is still a bit 'spensive... http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...g=UTF8&v=glance

This post has been edited by Wind Dude: 09 March 2006 - 10:32 PM

[Toasty64]

Dang, 40$. It is a pretty good game, but not worth 40$. Mabey 30$, MABEY.

[TheEnglishman]

Well you could rent it and then buy it if you like what you see.

[Split Infinity]

$40 isn't that much when you consider some GBA games are over $100.

[Someone Else]

I think GS2 cost $35 (or was it $40?) at launch, and that was the most expensive GBA game I saw. Unless you went to a store that seriously ripped you off...

Yeah, I don't think that even console game sell for more than $100 in Australia...