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  • December 6, 2018

Katamari Damacy Reroll

The PS2 classic Katamari Damacy REROLL, rolls it’s way onto modern consoles, but is this quirky game worth revisiting?
80%Game Brain Score
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story
94% User Score Based on 34 reviews
Critic Score 81%Based on 26 reviews

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Katamari Damacy Reroll is a single player action adventure game. It received positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

Product Details: The stop-at-nothing pushing prince is back and ready to REROLL! When the King of All Cosmos accidentally destroys all the stars in the sky, he orders you, his pint-sized princely son, to put the twinkle back in the heavens above. Join the King and Prince of Cosmos on their wacky adventure to restore the stars at home or on the go - now in full HD! …

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94%
Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews
graphics9 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions
  • The game features charming graphics and a unique, whimsical gameplay experience that remains engaging and fun for players of all ages.
  • The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall enjoyment of the game, making it a delightful experience even for those unfamiliar with the original.
  • Katamari Damacy REROLL offers a nostalgic yet fresh experience for both new players and fans of the original, with its light-hearted and silly nature providing ample replay value.
  • The controls can be clunky and difficult to master, which may frustrate some players, especially those unfamiliar with the original mechanics.
  • Many players feel that the game lacks new content or additional levels, making it feel somewhat repetitive and short.
  • Some reviews mention that the game does not incorporate modern gaming conveniences, such as autosaving, which could detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics
    23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of Katamari Damacy Reroll have been upgraded for modern consoles, showcasing charming, colorful visuals that maintain the game's distinctive art style. While some players note that the graphics still resemble those of the PS2 era, they fit the game's quirky nature and enhance the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are praised for their brightness and appeal, contributing to the game's timeless charm.

    • “The graphics in Katamari Damacy Reroll are charming and colorful, with a distinctive art style that is instantly recognizable.”
    • “Maintaining all the charm of the original, now with upgraded visuals, Katamari Damacy Reroll is as quirky as ever with its fun level design and standout music.”
    • “Addicting all-you-can-eat gameplay, HD graphics make Katamari look better than ever, wacky, random style never gets old.”
    • “No regrets, the graphics still look like PS2, but they fit what the game is and don't really need to look like something new to enjoy it at all.”
    • “It still holds up on today's consoles, but the visuals are still a far cry from what you may be used to sixteen years later.”
    • “Can't check controls during levels; visuals sometimes show their age a bit too much.”
  • music
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in Katamari Damacy Reroll is widely praised for its catchy, upbeat nature that complements the game's quirky visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, noting its ability to stick in players' heads and enhance the overall fun experience, even for those unfamiliar with the Japanese lyrics. Overall, the music is described as delightful and integral to the game's charm.

    • “The music is wonderfully catchy.”
    • “The music is catchy, upbeat, and perfectly matches the game's quirky visuals and gameplay.”
    • “Maintaining all the charm of the original, now with upgraded visuals, Katamari Damacy Reroll is as quirky as ever with its fun level design and standout music.”
    • “All the other games have better soundtracks, more options, and better variety of levels, etc. This feels like a cheap money grab since they know this series has a lot of die-hard fans.”
    • “Note: the music stuff gets stuck in your head.”
    • “Note: the music stuff gets stuck in your head.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet addictive mechanic of rolling a ball to collect items, which remains engaging and visually appealing throughout. While many players find the controls enjoyable and accessible, some have noted issues with the optional gyro controls and a lack of new content. Overall, the combination of quirky visuals, a catchy soundtrack, and a satisfying gameplay loop contributes to a fun and relaxing experience suitable for gamers of all skill levels.

    • “Very fun and addicting game especially once you get the mechanics/controls down.”
    • “Its quirky visuals, catchy soundtrack, and addictive gameplay will have you rolling around for hours on end.”
    • “Chock full of fun and silliness, blessed with a hypnotically soothing gameplay loop, and a soundtrack so joyously daffy it leaves you beaming ear-to-ear, Katamari Damacy deserves a successful PS4 reroll.”
    • “Despite the fact that the entire experience in the game is rolling up a ball that collects small items to get larger and larger so that it can pick up larger and larger items, eventually reaching sizes as big as the moon, the gameplay manages to always be exciting to watch.”
    • “....but optional gyro controls are a bit unwieldy, no new content in terms of gameplay.”
    • “[graphics hold up well, gameplay is unique].”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is praised for its humor and engaging characters, making it a delightful experience despite its brevity. While the gameplay can be challenging, requiring multiple attempts at certain missions, the overall narrative and unique presentation enhance its appeal.

    • “[Crisp, gorgeous visuals, incredible, unique music, weird, hilarious story, fun and zen gameplay.]”
    • “The storyline and characters are hilariously great.”
    • “It is a short game if you just want to play it for the storyline, but don't let that turn you off.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is consistently praised, with players highlighting the hilarious storyline and characters, as well as the amusing elements involved in gameplay. The combination of quirky visuals and unique music further enhances the comedic experience, making it both fun and engaging.

    • “The storyline and characters are hilariously great.”
    • “Some of the things that you can roll up are absolutely hilarious.”
    • “Crisp, gorgeous visuals, incredible, unique music, weird, hilarious story, fun and zen gameplay.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users consistently highlight the game’s high replayability, emphasizing that it offers an abundance of value for multiple playthroughs. This strong replay value is a key factor in its overall appeal.

    • “It had an abundance of replay value!”
    • “That's what gives it such good replay value.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The Switch edition of the game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring smooth performance in both handheld and docked modes, along with support for gyro controls and multiplayer, making it the best way to experience the game outside of the original PS2 version.

    • “With support for gyro controls and multiplayer – not to mention a degree of performance that sees it run smoothly in both handheld and docked mode – this Switch edition is easily the best way to play it outside of blowing the dust off your old PS2.”
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Katamari Damacy Reroll is a action adventure game.

Katamari Damacy Reroll is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and others.

Katamari Damacy Reroll was released on December 6, 2018.

Katamari Damacy Reroll has received positive reviews from players and positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Katamari Damacy Reroll is a single player game.

Similar games include Once Upon A KATAMARI, The Wonderful End of the World, Sphinx and the Cursed Mummy, Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series and others.