Katamari Damacy

List Price: $19.99 Discount Price: $14.92

Features:

• Here's the idea - You control a little green guy as he rolls a ball of stuff across multiple levels. As the stuff sticks to the ball, it grows bigger and bigger
• Manipulate the balls' growth so that larger and larger objects can be picked up -- from trees & lamp posts to buildings and islands
• Bombastic soundtrack that's sure to get stuck in your head

Accessories:
PlayStation: The Official Magazine (1-year)	Electronic Gaming Monthly	Play	PlayStation 2 Memory Card (8MB)

Customer Reviews:

We are moved to tears by this game! [Posted on 2008-09-22]
This was my first PS2 game. I had seen some friends play it at college, and I thought it looked fun. I found it in a bargain bin for $9, and decided it would be a good starting point for console gaming. The opening screen is full of color, dancing animals, and probably hallucinogenics. The theme song is playing, and it really gets you into the mood to roll up the world!

Learning the controls was difficult as I had never used the analog sticks before. However, the tutorials in the beginning were very helpful. Once I got used to rolling, I couldn't wait to get to the levels!

There are four types of levels:
1) Make a Star. You have a time limit and a size goal. Roll up everything you can!
2) Constellations "Collect as many as you can". In these levels, you have to roll up as many of one type of item as you can. For example, to make Virgo, you have to roll up as many "maidens" (girls) as you can. You can roll up other objects to increase the diameter of the katamari, but you are judged by the count of that one category.
3) Constellations "Find the biggest". In order to make Ursa Major and Taurus, you have to roll up the biggest bear or cow you can. The first item of this category that you pick up will end the level. You will be judged on the size of that object. But beware! Accidentally roll over that teddy bear or that milk container, and it's all over. I found these levels to be frustrating.
4) North Star. Get the katamari as close to 10 meters as possible, without a size indicator.

The music is the best part of the game. The songs create a "must roll" feeling, and they're upbeat.

The King of All Cosmos says some wonderful things, especially if you fail a level. Don't skip his dialog the first time! And beware, you will start to speak in the royal "We".

There are three levels in which you can unlock "Eternal" mode. "Eternal mode" lets you roll around the level with no time limit! It's a great way to teach someone how to play and let them get used to the controls without the threat of failure. These levels are Make a Star 4, 8, and 10 (Make the Moon). To unlock this mode, you have to create a very large katamari. Keep trying!

You can also achieve "comets" by reaching the goal very quickly. I haven't found any reward for getting these comets, but it makes you feel good.

This game will make you smile. Whether it's the thrill of rolling up your opponent in two-player mode, or simply hearing the satisfying "Meow" when you roll up your first cat, the happiness cannot be avoided. If you have been suffering from self-inflicted wrist injury a la Guitar Hero or Rock Band, this is the cure!

Katamari Damacy [Posted on 2008-10-13]
I love this game! I'm 51 and played it when it first came out after buying it for my son. We've all aged and we still play it. I think it's great for ages 5 to 95! I only wish there were more family friendly games like this available.

My all time favorite [Posted on 2008-11-05]
This game is fun, relaxing,replayable. I always enjoy sitting back and play a bit of this game, again and again, I can roll up all kinds of stuff, flowers, tons of flowers, clouds, cranes,candies...and believe me, it is hard to roll up 100% of the require stuff. oh and did I memtion Tons of funs?

Fun for all [Posted on 2008-11-28]
This is one of my all-time favorite games. Great for the serious or casual gamer, old or young. For [...] it's a no-brainer. Buy!

Great Game For the Non-Gamer and Gamer Alike [Posted on 2008-12-03]
I never use my Playstation 2 at home anymore, so I hooked this up to the TV in the lounge at work. It became wildly popular very quickly, because anyone can pick up the controller and learn how to play in about a minute. It's also a cheerily colorful and light-hearted distraction in a busy office. Even though only one person can play at a time, people stop in for a few minutes to watch and decompress. When the Playstation was still at home and in regular use, it was great for casual weekday gatherings at home. A very social game.

The ability to pick up the control and be told in less than a minute how to play is the same draw that has made the Wii wildly popular.

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