Having played the original Katamari Damacy for Playstation 2 for a few years now, you learn the feel of the game. The controls make you feel like your driving a radio controlled car. Me and My Katamari for the PSP however does not have the functionality needed for the grab your analogs and go feel. Since the PSP has only ONE analog stick, even the most seasoned Katamari veterans will have to learn the controls to this addicting portable version of the popular series. For instance, just something as simple as rolling forward in a straight line is now done by pressing UP on the analog at the same time holding Triangle. Turning Left and Right can be tricky too as times since you now have to hold Triangle or X on its own until you rotate to the side you need before continuing to roll forward or backwards again. But don’t let this discourage you from wanting to play. I didn’t. Me and My Katamari is still just as fun and crazy as its older PS2 brother. The fact that you roll up as many smaller items needed to take your Katamari to the next step and so on, each time being able to pick up bigger items and some quite bizarre things as well. As with the first game, you start out on a table, picking up very small household items; candies, thumbtacks, erasers, crayons, etc.; but the more you roll the bigger you get and the more fun objects you can stick to. In a few more levels you find you are rolling up everything you see; from pets and people to cars and buildings. The music in this game is toe tapping and catchy. I have found myself humming the Katamari tune on and off now for a few years. It’s best to play this game with the volume turned up or with headphones on so that anyone around you doesn’t ask why they are hearing screams and car horns coming from your game. Oh, can’t forget the two other details that make this game great too. At random times you will come across (and roll up if the right size) the Prince’s cousins. These cute little rollers are playable once you have collected them by the end of the level. And once again, the King of All Cosmos (the Prince’s father) has scattered presents throughout each level for you to roll up and use later on. Even though the controls fall short of being simple, all in all, this game is just as amazing as its bigger brother, just on a travel sized level.Read full review
Before a road trip, I needed a decent game to occupy me. Having never played a Katamari game before, the gameplay and style were appealing to me. My initial impressions of the game were fairly mixed. The graphics were good, probably close to the PS2 versions, but the controls were overly muddied and confusing (such as pressing triangle and up simultaneously to do a sort-of nitrous/quick movement). To this day in which I am near the game's end, I still do not fully comprehend the control scheme, and rely on the most basic of them. As stated, the game begins with a bang, however this wears off after some time. Firstly, the game includes only a handful of different environments in which to pick-up items. One minor annoyance is the mid-level loading that occurs whenever a katamari exceeds a certain size, and a new area of the level is opened. This loading, albeit short, puts a crack in the gameplay as you are thrown from your smooth rolling. This becomes especially bothersome in later levels, where you move from one environment to another to roll-up larger items. Musically, Katamari is very odd. As this was my first Katamari game, the music was all new however similar to the repeating levels, the music begins to repeat and become slightly bothersome (although some of it is very interesting). It's not a horrible game, but it has some minor setbacks that detract from the experience. The control is difficult, and the weakness of the PSP's face layout causes some cramping. It's definitely entertaining and enjoyable, but it's not the best game for extended play.Read full review
I like the figures and the humor. I also like the uniq world and it was fun to roll up things like humens and huouse and stuff like that. I really liked the levels where you roll up big things like buildings and stuff. I found the first levels where you only roll up small things hard. There were too many hurdles and a small katamari is harder to control than a big katamari :) I love Prince's cousins that you roll up, they are kinda funny. I liked the game but I managed the whole game in only 3 days, it didn't feel like a waste of money though, I bought other versions of this game :) So I will give it 6/10
Basically if you've enjoyed previous Katamari titles, and you have a PSP, you'll probably want to pick this game up. If you haven't played Katamari before you're in for a weird trip. Katamari is simple and fun, you play as the inch-tall Prince of All Cosmos (or one of his many cousins) rolling a colorful ball (a "katamari") around each stage. Objects that are smaller than the katamari will stick to it, but if you run into large objects hard enough they'll fall back off. The object of the game is to roll your katamari until it is a certain size within a certain amount of time, as determined by what stage you're playing. The funny thing is, however, that you can roll just about ANYTHING up, including people! And whatever you roll up generally screams in terror and squirms when stuck to the katamari, it's pretty hilarious! Fans of the PS2/PS3/Xbox 360 Katamari games will notice that there is only one analog joystick on the PSP, and therefore may wonder how a katamari game would work on the handheld console. Rather than using the joystick, Me & My Katamari uses the D-pad and the four buttons (Square, circle, triangle, and X) as one would use the dual joysticks of a larger console. This may sound awkward, but it works very well and takes minimal time to get used to. The Katamari series is really very weird, and also very cute and humorous. It may not be for everyone, though, as some may find it a bit TOO weird. Also, although most who enjoy the games love the soundtrack, it is japanese music and may also be a turn-off for some people. However, the gameplay is simple and fun, yet also at times quite challenging. I suggest renting this game, or at least looking it up on youtube before purchasing it. Either you'll love it or you'll hate it. Personally, I love it, as do many people I know, and so I highly recommend looking it up.Read full review
Katamari Damacy was one one those weird sleeper Playstation Hits, followed by We Love Katamari. What is the point of rolling all sorts of things into a giant ball? There is not one but, who cares??? It is super silly and fun, and great for anyone who wants to have a good time, while not focusing too hard! Me and my Katamari follows in the footsteps of the previous Katamari titles in producing good clean fun for all ages. I highly recommend it after a long day at school or work! While it isn't the most involved game in the world, it sure is worth a look at. 4 Stars out of Five
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