Katamari Damacy (future rare title?)

[Jive3D]

Hey guys....found the soundtrack. ;)

http://forums.filenotfound.org/KATAMARIDAMACY/

Haven't burned any to a CD yet so im not sure on the quality, but seems to be pretty good. Enjoy!

That guy's bandwidth is about to go through the roof. ^_^

[Cmosfm]

Guess I should note that this isn't the official soundtrack, but a fanmade soundtrack, and there are differences. Longer songs and such.

Also, here's the Japanese Commercial for the game...

http://roushimsx.shackspace.com/katamaridamacy/cm_katamaridamashii_bf.wmv

[Oobgarm]

Cmos is a FIEND.

Wonderful finds. Wonderful.

[rareusgold]

It is refreshing to see a truly unique game on the market. It is even better that it is only $20. I bought 3 copies. All of the EB games I went to on recieved two copies. It will truly have a cult following once word gets around. I hope this is a new trend. The last time I was this excited about a quirkey game was Intelligent Cube.

Highly Reccommend. Go out and get one or more copies. Support the trend to import great Japanese games.

Game on all!!!

[qbertandernie]

i think barry manilow should cover the 'single star in the sky" song...

i got some shooting stars, but cant figure out how to access them...are these the unlockables? and how do i find them after i have them?

[youruglyclone]

I picked up my copy today at EB in Rocafeller Center - it was their only copy - I figured no one around in this immediate area would be interested in it.

I cant wait to get home and watch the intro again (and sing along of course, very loudly I might add) :)

where is this magic EB...I've never seen it...I bought my copy at kings plaza since it was the only gamestop in the area that had it stocked.

shooting stars are assigned a button, so when you're in star gazing mode there should be a tutorial or something in that effect. getting into that menu will show you which shooting stars you have(buttons that are highlighted)

[Jive3D]

Intelligent Qube was an Excellent game - it's currently one of my Holy Grails as far as finding stuff in the wild.

That commercial is awesome.

Oh and WALLPAPERS!!!

http://katamaridamacy.jp/download/index.html#wallpaper

[Cmosfm]

i think barry manilow should cover the 'single star in the sky" song...


That would rock! :D

Yeah, I've had a Katamari wallpaper on my PC for a few days, shoulda posted that link as well, thanks Jive3D.

[josekortez]

Is it just me or does the camera suck in this game? I can't ever turn around to change sides of the ball. I've mastered moving forward and backward with the dual stick control scheme, but I can't move the little guy around the ball itself.

[youruglyclone]

Is it just me or does the camera suck in this game? I can't ever turn around to change sides of the ball. I've mastered moving forward and backward with the dual stick control scheme, but I can't move the little guy around the ball itself.

yes camera does suck at times...

to strafe around your katamari hold the left analog stick up and the right one down, I believe that makes you strafe right do the opposite (L stick down, R stick up) to go the opposite direction

[FantasiaWHT]

Is it just me or does the camera suck in this game? I can't ever turn around to change sides of the ball. I've mastered moving forward and backward with the dual stick control scheme, but I can't move the little guy around the ball itself.

Change sides of the ball = press both analog sticks in (L3 & R3)

Move the prince without moving the ball = press either analog stick UP while not moving the other stick. Only works when it's stopped, I think.

It's tank controls :)

Yeah once in a while there's some camera control problems, but hard to complain for $20 hehe Think of it as part of the challenge.

[FantasiaWHT]

Is it just me or does the camera suck in this game? I can't ever turn around to change sides of the ball. I've mastered moving forward and backward with the dual stick control scheme, but I can't move the little guy around the ball itself.

yes camera does suck at times...

to strafe around your katamari hold the left analog stick up and the right one down, I believe that makes you strafe right do the opposite (L stick down, R stick up) to go the opposite direction

THat's not a strafe, that's a fast turn.

[youruglyclone]

Is it just me or does the camera suck in this game? I can't ever turn around to change sides of the ball. I've mastered moving forward and backward with the dual stick control scheme, but I can't move the little guy around the ball itself.

yes camera does suck at times...

to strafe around your katamari hold the left analog stick up and the right one down, I believe that makes you strafe right do the opposite (L stick down, R stick up) to go the opposite direction

THat's not a strafe, that's a fast turn.

...isn't quick turn r3 and l3

[Jive3D]

What's the deal with the R1 High jump? Just to see your immediate surrounding area? seems like a waste of valuable seconds...

[racecar]

haha this may be immature but did anyone read the back of the game(the last blue box, just the first too lines and up to the -biggest ball part- hahaha
this is mostly for the guys.. as me and some friend was playing yesterday onthe battle mode ....i won and now iam just bragging about it!!! hahaha
thanks to Cmosfm for the commercials that was great..haha

[SegaAges]

I have read reviews of this game, and saw a review of it on g4. I could care less what they say, I just think the game looks super fun. I honestly thought it was going to be a jap only release, but at 20, there is no way i won't pass this one up.

[sisko]

I haven't much to say about the game, other than I absolutely, and its a fantastic addition to any collection. Anyone who hasn't gotten it yet is seriously missing out on gem.

*downloading wallpapers*

[Cmosfm]

I have read reviews of this game, and saw a review of it on g4. I could care less what they say, I just think the game looks super fun. I honestly thought it was going to be a jap only release, but at 20, there is no way i won't pass this one up.

Oh no, what did the fools on G4 have to say about this one?

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I have come to a simple way to put it for people who are unsure of buying this game.

I would honestly not feel safe being in the same room with someone that did not like this game, for fear of getting stabbed or something. Seriously.

I got 809M on the build the moon level my first try. Sooooo cool.

[kainemaxwell]

I can't find it!

[NintendoMan]

YES! This weird jap. title I can easily see being very rare in the future, DEFINATELY!!

[sisko]

anyone beat 693 m for the moon(last level)?

this game rocks...now i have to look around for all of the 'cousins'...bastards...

I just got 810m64cm2mm, and unlocked eternal #3 :D

[blissfulnoise]

Just finished the game (in about 5 hours). Granted I haven't collected every item (I'm about 70% there).

Brilliant title, extremely addictive, and I'll be going back to 100% the thing. The soundtrack is the best one I've heard in quite a while.

I maxed out at 876m and some change on the moon level (eternal #3). There was virtually nothing major left for me to get, just some smallish islands. That level was wild.

[Querjek]

HOLY CRAP.


THere's nothing more enjoyable than the first time you truly "feel" the game. Level 4, you start out on a table in a house and by the end of it you make the people run away from you out of fear. Amazing!

[classicb]

this game is hard to walk away from even after you beat it. as many on here are doing me and my girlfriend compare the size of our balls of junk we roll up. while the "build the moon level" lets you build the biggest ball. I like the restriction of level 4 (I also like the level 4 song) and barley being able to fit your ball through the house or even getting it stuck. while I see the lasting apeal I think the first play through has to be the best. no matter how big of stuff I had rolled up in previous levels I was still saying "awe cool" each level I rolled up something even bigger. even during the credits rolling is fun. just an amazing game. I guess only time will tell if this game makes my top 10 of all time... yes its that fun... or at least to me it seems to be so far. :)

and I'm not that casual with mentioning a game that could challenge my top 10

[Oobgarm]

Y'know, I've been doing a bit of thinking regarding Katamari's future rarity. It's gotten high praise from every publication (print and online), it's sold out almost everywhere right out of the gate, and it's only $20. Adding all of those things up, I'm kinda starting to lean towards the 'not rare' side of things.

It's only been a week since it's release. There are a few things, though, that when coupled with the above comments, might make you think the same way.

1. Namco had this at E3, and there were a pretty good number of folks playing it. The Namco rep I talked to told me that they were taking a gamble with this one. I think that their gamble paid off. They realize it, I'm sure. If most of the stores are out of the game at launch, don't you think that Namco will realize that there is a demand for this game that they didn't forsee?

2. I was told that Namco has Katamari locked as one of their 'big' titles to round out the year--along with Taiko Drum, Ace Comabt 5, and the already released Street Racing Syndicate.

I dunno, just kinda thinking aloud here.

[Cmosfm]

Rare or not guys, it doesn't even matter anymore. Not to me at least, because I'm just happy to have such a kick ass game.

Actually, I hope it becomes super common, that means that others have bought it and experienced it as well! That also means a sequal and other odd Japanese games for us!

Don't buy it for future rarity purposes, buy it because it rocks, and because it's the most fun your 20.00 will give you!

:D

[davidleeroth]

There's already a sequel in development which should introduce net play between 4 ppl.
I'm still torn between waiting a PAL release (at 20€, no more) and importing. I doubt I can hold up much longer though. :o

[klausien]

Hate to be a useless post, but I also need to chime in and say how excellent the game is. Everyone I've showed it to absolutely loves it. How cool is it that we got this one!?!

Also need to note that the feel going on throughout makes me think of The Polyphonic Spree.

[Bojay1997]

Well, it looks like this one might be going mainstream after all. I went to Best Buy and Fry's on Sunday and both stores had several dozen copies in stock. It's good to see this really unique title getting the retail exposure it deserves.

[classicb]

Well, it looks like this one might be going mainstream after all. I went to Best Buy and Fry's on Sunday and both stores had several dozen copies in stock. It's good to see this really unique title getting the retail exposure it deserves.

after reading this article
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/28/news_6109142.html

if you don't have it you better go to best buy's or fry's. looks like this one is flying off the shelves. I couldn't be happier for Namco. I hope they continue to take "risks" like this in the future. it looks like this one is going to pay off.

on a side not I'm still having a blast with this game I just erased all my data so I could start over again. this is the best game I've played in years.

[davidbrit2]

Wow. I just got this today, and I can safely say that it's the weirdest game I've ever played. Ever. And that's in comparison to things like Bishi Bashi Special 3. Katamari Damacy makes Wario Ware look as bland as video poker. That's a hell of an accomplishment, if you ask me.

[petewhitley]

after reading this article
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/28/news_6109142.html

if you don't have it you better go to best buy's or fry's. looks like this one is flying off the shelves

After reading that article it looks like if you don't have it you can just wait a while. Namco basically says that they have plenty of copies ready to ship to retailers who order more ... Doesn't seem too rare according to the Namco source.

[classicb]

after reading this article
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2004/09/28/news_6109142.html

if you don't have it you better go to best buy's or fry's. looks like this one is flying off the shelves

After reading that article it looks like if you don't have it you can just wait a while. Namco basically says that they have plenty of copies ready to ship to retailers who order more ... Doesn't seem too rare according to the Namco source.

the only way this title will be rare is if retailers continue to drag their feet. which they seem to be doing. talk to your local game store because I doubt they have any on order just like the article says Namco needs the consumers to ask the retailers to reorder. I was just in my local gamestop and they don't plan on ordering any more.

[Crush Crawfish]

man, reading that article on gamespot really made my day. I'm so freakin' happy that for once a great, odd little game is selling well. Hopefully we'll get the sequel now!!!! :D

Anyway, I seriously think this is the greatest game I've ever played. I enjoyed every minute of it, never got frustrated, and just felt so good while playing it. If I ever feel depressed or angry, I'll just pop in katamari and feel better.

And I swear that If all the people of the world gathered around a huge TV and just played Katamari damacy, we'd have world peace. :)

[FantasiaWHT]

We got another 2 copies at EB. Sold one, stuck the other one in the interactive, and it sold within half an hour lol.

Unfortuantely we have no control over what's shipped to us =/

[portnoyd]

#1 Bestseller @ http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/default.asp

Very happy this title is getting what it deserves. This game is the next generation progression of classic, simple games that a lot of us cut our teeth on.

dave

[cracked8ball]

I got a copy last week from Best Buy of all places. The Gamestops in the area basically said they weren't going to get any in for a week or so due to no pre orders for the game. A few didn't even know what the game was, which is a shame seeing this is one of the most solid titles for PS2 this year.

[Oobgarm]

Penny Arcade did this in their strip today, hilarious:

http://www.dustincarter.com/images/katacomic.jpg

I also picked up buildings and other large apparatus for the first time last night. You should have seen the grin on my face.

[Jasoco]

Man, I'm sad. today I went out to find this. No luck. Neither EB or GS had it. Should have seen it coming. So I am going to order it. Anyone recommend EBGames or GameStop.com? Or another site? Which would you order from and I'll order it right away. I must get this game!

(I also went out to find Atari Anniversary Advance too but that one's totally gone! I waited too long.)

[qbertandernie]

i sent my friend this game for EB games.com and it arrived fairly quickly, even with the cheap ass shipping. thats my only experience from ordering online...

[lucavi]

Man, I'm sad. today I went out to find this. No luck. Neither EB or GS had it. Should have seen it coming. So I am going to order it. Anyone recommend EBGames or GameStop.com? Or another site? Which would you order from and I'll order it right away. I must get this game!

(I also went out to find Atari Anniversary Advance too but that one's totally gone! I waited too long.)

there were no stores by me with it either, but i went to a gamestop in a "bad" neighborhood and they still had 3 new copies so i picked one up :) try that.

also i gotta say i'm loving this game, good call guys. anyone else's eyes start to water playing this? guess i'm staring to hard to find stuff to pick up.

[calthaer]

I found a Gamestop with one copy left myself. This game is AWESOME! It's trippy for sure in a very Yellow-Submarine-ish way and maybe those guys are drugged-up hippies but man - this game is awesome.

My favorite part was picking up the cats - MEOW!

[SegaAges]

My Best Buy doesn't sell this game.

I wanted it so bad, went to my local best buy, and nothing. I did get burnout 3, so it did work out for me, but it sucked that they didn't have this game. This game is already a little hard to find locally, so in the future, imagine how difficult it will be to find.

[Querjek]

I made the moon today... holy crap! On my first try, I got it to be 272m (300m is the goal), and on my second try, I got it to be 700m!

[Jasoco]

According to GameSpot, Namco knows about the demand and will be sending more shipments. Anyone think I should still order it from EB or GS?

[RetroYoungen]

I just bought this today, rushed home and plugged it in. I have a paper due tomorrow, but my stars aren't big enough for me to give up yet! Who knew it would be so much fun to pick up miscellanious crap off the floor with a giant ball of sticky?

Twenty bucks and it's already one of the best PS2 games I know of. Just dumb rollie-pollie fun! Oh, how I love the Japanese. LOL LOL

[kainemaxwell]

Anyone know when more shipments will float in?

[Habeeb Hamusta]

Can't wait to play it.

[FantasiaWHT]

I loaned my copy to my best friend so he could play it because he couldn't find it... *cries* and now I want it baaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!!!

Oh and my best friend lives one state over lol, doh

[Promophile]

Got the game awhile ago. My Gamestop got the game in LATE, like a week or 2 after release date. I love the game, but I can only really play it in small doses, if I play it for more than an hour it gets a little repetitive. Very fun game though!

[Jasoco]

I think they all did. The one I went to said they got 3 in (Because no one reserved it. If I had only known...) and they arrived last Wednesday. So it was pretty late.

I'm doing one more run today. If I don't find it, I'll either order it or wait. Either way, I must find it!

[boatofcar]

Also need to note that the feel going on throughout makes me think of The Polyphonic Spree.

I will now buy this game because of above statement.

[Jasoco]

I FOUND IT!

Whoo! Kick ass!

This game alone will make me buy a PSTwo. I got lucky and found a copy at an EBGames in Lansdale PA. They were the only place out of all the places I went today that had it. And if it weren't for the really nice clerk at the Mall in Montgomeryville for calling them, I wouldn't have ever heard of it. Nice store actually, the woman was overly cheerful.

I am happy. The only thing I didn't get was Atari Anniversary Advance.. But this is totally killer!

ROYAL RAINBOW! :D

[Duncan]

Ah, damnit! I'm gonna try to find it tonight!

What's the best place so far...Best Buy, EB, Gamestop, where? Did Circuit City get any in?

For twenty bills, I'm not gonna miss this one.

[Jasoco]

Ah, damnit! I'm gonna try to find it tonight!

What's the best place so far...Best Buy, EB, Gamestop, where? Did Circuit City get any in?

For twenty bills, I'm not gonna miss this one.If you were near Lansdale PA, I'd suggest trying there. They MAY have one copy left. (Sorry, can't pick it up for anyone, it's too far to drive.) Other than that, it's really really hard to find now. But don't worry, there MIGHT be more shipments soon.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I got mine at Best Buy, there were only three copies, and when I grabbed mine, another dude picked it up right when I turned around, so I dont know how easily you can find it. Go the store locaters for GS and EB, and I dont know if BB even has a page on it yet.

[classicb]

The buzz is definitely building around this title. My hats off to Namco for taking the "chance" on this one. I've read several articles now in many mainstream magazines calling it a "must have no matter what kind of gamer you are" Who would have thought that me and my Halo and Madden friends would finally see eye to eye on a game.

[boatofcar]

In Alexandria-

Best Buy-Zilch
Game Stop-Nada
Starland-Nope

:angry: :angry: :angry:

My only hope is Circuit City, which is a pretty far drive. Wish me luck...

[racecar]

this is for all the people who can't find a copy !!!!
go to any other large retailers instead of the regular gameshop >>bestbuy carried them

[Jasoco]

Not mine. Both my Circuit City and Best Buy had none at all.

I found mine at EB of all places. It totally renewed my faith in EB.

[richmond]

Hi Rich,

I am afraid that nothing has been announced as yet.

Kind regards,

Namco Ltd., Consumer Division

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-----Original Message-----
From: Richmond Rice [mailto:richmond@*****.org]
Sent: 28 September 2004 14:49
To: enquiry@namcouk.net
Subject: Katamari Damacy

Hi

Is this game going to get a Euro/UK release?

Many Thanks
Rich

bleh :o

[fahrvergnugen]

I got lucky and found a cache of them at the Fry's in Fremont, CA. I bought 8 for eBay purposes, but there should still be 5 or so copies left.

[Canadian Psycho]

Here, in Gatineau, I even saw the game at Loblaws (a Canadian supermarket chain)! I can't believe some of you guys still have a hard time finding it.

[Cmosfm]

I got lucky and found a cache of them at the Fry's in Fremont, CA. I bought 8 for eBay purposes, but there should still be 5 or so copies left.

Are they selling for more than 20.00 on eBay? My Best Buy has a bunch left, but no where else around does. :( Luckily I preordered mine!

[fahrvergnugen]

They're selling for an average of $26, so I listed with a BIN of $35 and I'll see how they do. They're sealed, so if nobody wants them at that price, I'll return half and sit on the rest until Christmas.

[scooterb23]

I had no problem finding it today at Best Buy.

[Duncan]

UPDATE!

Found it last night, on the fourth try -- Circuit City (none), Media Play (none), first GameStop (none), second GameStop (spot on the shelf and a copy in the case).

Got mine for about $18 by being indecisive -- he offered a pre-order for GT4 -- I said I'd wait, and he knocked off 15 percent in return for me getting the pre-order. So I bit.

What a fantastic game. Incredibly original. Definitely my favorite non-racing PS2 title, bar none. Way to go, Namco!

Also, I hit 4 meters on the Sixth Star without trying very hard. That was a blast. :D

[classicb]

They're selling for an average of $26, so I listed with a BIN of $35 and I'll see how they do. They're sealed, so if nobody wants them at that price, I'll return half and sit on the rest until Christmas.

what a waste of time.

[Duncan]

They're selling for an average of $26, so I listed with a BIN of $35 and I'll see how they do. They're sealed, so if nobody wants them at that price, I'll return half and sit on the rest until Christmas.

what a waste of time.

I agree...time that could have been better spent actually playing the game, rather than imagining profit scenarios surrounding it.

x_x

[Cryomancer]

Just got it today. Until now I've not seen a single ps2-exclusive that I've enjoyed. This was my first purchase of a ps2 game, the first domestic title I was actually interested in for ps2, and one of the only games I paid full retail for in ages.

[kainemaxwell]

I found copies at one the Gamestops near me, picking it up tommorrow before work.

[Avenger]

i wasnt very interested in this title...until i went to EB and theuy only had 3 copies...and i thought "what if i would REALLY like the game, and is like a week i wont be able to find it"...so i bought it...29.99 canadian....the guy at EB said they were the only 3 he had and he felt like he would probably never see the game ever again...lucky me...

one day later (today)...i already beat it!...ive been so addicted to it i couldnt stop playing...i love it its a total blast to play...cant wait to try the multiplayer...imo yes its going to be a very hard to find game...but get it becuz its FUN!

[AB Positive]

I've been humming right along on it, picked it and Underground 1 for the xbox today... this is gooooood stuff. If you're indecisive, jsut bite the bullet and buy this. best $20 I've ever spent, period.

-AG

[classicb]

Anybody who reads these forums and doesn't have this game yet has to be crazy. I've never seen a game so loved by all on these forums. Let alone a new game. Even if you don't have a PS2 you should pick it up because I know alot of you like to stay a genereation behind. I think this one will still be a hard find in the future even if they do restock the stores because its fun and most people are going to hang onto it. Yes its easy to beat but its also easy to replay over and over again. :)