Thursday, September 23, 2004
Raise up off my balls
Man. Katamari Damacy is just ridiculous fun. It's probably the most hyped game right now amongst hardcore gamers, and it doesn't disappoint. Ever since I booted it up to watch the laugh out-loud hilarious intro, things have been golden. It's just dripping with Japanese insanity - you would, after all, have to be insane to make this game. Not only does every last thing you roll up (and there are hundreds, maybe thousands, of things to collect) have a name and model which you can view later, but a funny description as well. Playing the game is just one of the most entertaining, simplistic, copacetic things you will ever take part in. It's hard to talk about, really, you should just go and drop the $20 and get yourself a copy right now. Or the $170 if you need a PS2 to play it on as well. It's that much fun. As many have said, it's a very calming experience to play, partially because of the simplicity. On the other hand, being in these ludicrous stages can be so overwhelming you'll need a break (like I'm taking now). But man, what a great game. I can't even imagine how much fun 2-player is, I don't know if I can handle that many endorphins. I've, just.....gotta play more. Now.
Update: After a couple hours more, I've got a bit more to say. Not that there's much to compare it to, but the sense of scale in this game is stunning. Going from rolling up buttons all the way up to trucks seamlessly in the same level is awesome. I understand that the object around you aren't the most graphically complex, but there is so much happening and so many places to go that you can't help but be impressed. The game can be a challenge once in a while, and I'm really happy about that. Rolling everywhere like a madman is certainly good fun, but having to follow a path (i.e., have a plan of sorts) to get your Katamari big enough in time is even more rewarding once it happens (especially cause you'll still go nuts and wing it near the end). One more thing that must be mentioned is the music - for the most part, it's the best I've ever heard in a videogame. Every genre is dabbled in, wonderfully, and it somehow, SOMEHOW, goes with the game. Awesomeness.
Update: After a couple hours more, I've got a bit more to say. Not that there's much to compare it to, but the sense of scale in this game is stunning. Going from rolling up buttons all the way up to trucks seamlessly in the same level is awesome. I understand that the object around you aren't the most graphically complex, but there is so much happening and so many places to go that you can't help but be impressed. The game can be a challenge once in a while, and I'm really happy about that. Rolling everywhere like a madman is certainly good fun, but having to follow a path (i.e., have a plan of sorts) to get your Katamari big enough in time is even more rewarding once it happens (especially cause you'll still go nuts and wing it near the end). One more thing that must be mentioned is the music - for the most part, it's the best I've ever heard in a videogame. Every genre is dabbled in, wonderfully, and it somehow, SOMEHOW, goes with the game. Awesomeness.
// posted by Nick @ 2:24 PM 
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