"What he meant by this, though, was that while the Katamari series has never quite reached a point of true, mainstream popularity, it's certainly managed to foster a cult following of fans who adore its peculiarity--fans who revel in absurd concepts like "rolling up the world," and seemingly always have some niche-yet-utterly-engrossing New Thing to show you. A fanbase of "cool uncles," if you will."
"The newest entry in Bandai Namco's nonsensical action-puzzle series has converted me from a Katamari appreciator to a Katamari fan. Once Upon a Katamari is a joyous return for the long-stagnant series, bringing with it small tweaks that make moment-to-moment gameplay more fun and lead to a number of clever levels. A tighter narrative, more engaging overworld, customization features, and updated visuals help set the game apart from its predecessors, while its playful writing and whimsical nature retain that distinctly Katamari feel."
"Once Upon a Katamari kicks off the way these things so often do: with our beloved King of the Cosmos doing something tremendously stupid. During one of the royal family's much-needed cleaning days, the King of the Cosmos stumbles upon a peculiar scroll. What ensues is an embarrassingly relatable sequence of events, as the king grows distracted by the scroll, decides he'd rather be doing literally anything other than cleaning, and ultimately ends up hurling the object into space after using it as a baton."
Once Upon a Katamari reinvigorates the Katamari series by combining classic rolling gameplay with small but impactful tweaks that improve moment-to-moment fun and introduce clever levels. The game adds a tighter narrative, a more engaging overworld, robust customization options, and updated visuals while preserving the series' playful writing and whimsical tone. Controls and level design receive thoughtful polishing, producing a highly playable, enjoyable experience even if major innovation is limited. The King of the Cosmos anchors opening scenes with absurd, comedic antics that set the game's whimsical premise. Overall, the title feels both familiar and refreshed.
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