All Things Katamari Thread

[AndrewTS 0]

I know I'm not the only one here who owns KD and picked up WLK, so whether you have the import and beat it months ago, or just picked up a KD game for the first time, this'll be where to share it.

 

Probably to be buried by some sports game thread, but I'll still give it a shot.

 

Anyway--for anyone who has imported their KD data to WLK, does it really matter how well you performed in the original game's challenges? I did alright, I think, but my performance on the constellation challenges (particularly the annoying Taurus and Ursa Major ones--where you can roll up a carton of milk accidentally and end up having to start over area) leaves much to be desired. Is it only for the "Roll Up the Sun" challenge?

 

Is there a domestic release for the KD soundtrack?

 

Also--wow, the PSP My My Katamari looks lousy. Although at least it appears to be actually in existence, with the DS version apparently just a stubborn rumor at this point.

[Jer 0]

You can import KD data into WLK? I didn't know that. What does it do?

 

I love WLK. There's a lot more variety in the level design than in the orginal, so it doesn't feel like you're playing the same stage over and over again. The control's a lot better; you don't get stucky nearly as often. And I love the soundtrack. It's not getting much love compared to the original's, but I think it's about as good. Everlasting Love is hella catchy.

[AndrewTS 0]

I haven't done it myself yet, because I hoped to do better but it says "load constellation data" in the manual. Whether that includes the individual stars as well I'm not certain. My North Star is still too big and my Ursa Major is made from a measly Bear Man.

 

Oh, and the cutscenes are even better. All things considered, the King of All Cosmos is a heck of a nice guy considering how he was raised.

 

The KD music still tops WLK, IMO. Although co-op is amazing fun and versus is drastically improved.

[Renegade 0]

I need to download the OST for WLK, I love it just as much as the first one.

[devo 0]

I actually like WLK's OST a good deal more than KD's, but opinion seems to be pretty split on that subject.

 

Anyway, I imported this about three months ago (because I had already waited long enough for a Katamari sequel, damn it) and still play it virually every day. It's got so much more replay value than KD it's ridiculous. The elephant level (I've managed to get 3400m ) is about the most fun eighteen minutes in gaming history.

[haws bah gawd 0]

I've never really understood the hype behind these games. I played WLK in EB the other day for about 20 minutes and the controls were so awful, it took away from the fun of the game. I'll admit that the 20 minutes was all I have ever played of either game, and I may just not be used to the gameplay, but I really wasn't impressed.

 

I'm not flaming the game at all, mainly because I don't know a lot about it, but could someone explain to me what it is about KD and WLK that has all the game magazines creaming their pants?

[AndrewTS 0]

Try using both analog sticks, and pushing in the same direction at the same time with them. There is nothing wrong with the controls. Maybe the demo unit at your EB had a worn-out controller or something.

 

The game's gotten critical acclaim because of the quicky sense of humor, great music, simple but addictive controls and it combines innovative play mechanics with old school goal-based gameplay (not just clearing the stage, but beating your own best time/size). If you set out to just "beat" it, it's a short game, but perfecting your skill can take a long, long time.

[Renegade 0]

I love, LOVE the remixed katamari on the rocks song in the tutorial stage. Also the underwater pond level is breathtaking.

[devo 0]

I love, LOVE the remixed katamari on the rocks song in the tutorial stage. Also the underwater pond level is breathtaking.

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The accapella! It's funny as hell.

 

And yeah, the pond level is one of my favorites as well. The music for that stage matches it perfectly.

[Jobber of the Week 0]

Bear! Beaaaarrr!

 

 

Although the dialogue is great, I did not find this game to be as great as everyone said. The best thing they could do for the gameplay is make one stick the roll the ball back and forth stick, and the other stick a walk around the ball or change camera angle stick.

 

90 degree turns are tough if you want to see where you're going. I'm going to skip WLK.