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Katarmari Damacy (U.S.) box art
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bobbyconover
Member
Matlock said:
It's unfortunately down for now, you guys obliterated the server that a friend was kindly letting me use.
If anyone else wants to host for a while, or for that matter hook up Matlock directly, that'd be cool! Or I could, but it would be painfully slow.
As for the cover, it rules. But it's not the final piece in the Namco-are-gods puzzle. That'll be the (hopefully) full-color manual! C'mon Namco, give us 110%!!!
bobbyconover said:It's unfortunately down for now, you guys obliterated the server that a friend was kindly letting me use.
Well, at least the server was obliterated for a good cause! And I'm still deeply grateful for the soundtrack.
Oh and a few days ago, I uploaded the Nananana title song to my cellphone, and I'm currently using it as my default ringtone. Rock!
Of course it won't sell well. It's a damned trash ball game.Sho Nuff said:
As long as Namco is aware of that fact as they release it (so they aren't disappointed when it bombs), then there's nothing to worry about. Fortunately, the way they're handling this game tells me they are doing this primarily as a favor to the hardcore crowd, so I can't imagine they are expecting much.
Kobun Heat
Member
I do admire the philosophy, though:jett said:
"This game might not sell in huge numbers... but let's at least try not to totally piss off the people who ARE going to buy it."
You can never have too much street cred. Especially when it's NAMCO we're talking about, who for pretty much the entire lifespan of the PS1 and half of this gen thought it best to completely ignore the fact that they were a Japanese company.
JackFrost2012
Banned
I WANT TO HAVE NAMCO'S MANBABIES
JackFrost2012
Banned
Ozchin said:That CAN be arranged.
No way, duder, I've heard about your friend's ... preferences.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
I doubt there will be too many Final Finatasy,etc. fans buying this. It's just not the same thing. It doesn't even look animeish to me, much like, I don't know, Yoshi's Island doesn't look animeish. It's a very pretty looking game, though. I'm by no means fan of Japan pop culture, but this game is something I find very appealling.
I honestly think that boxart is going to help sell more copies of the game. It'll be extremely eye-catching, sitting on the shelf. Obviously it's not going to appeal to the gamestop crowd, but there's a lot of small used/import/anime shops across the nation too, you know. I work in one, and I know the regulars well enough to know that it'll pique their interest.
That's the absolutely only issue I had with this game. I was done with it in a day. But it's so fun, I couldn't stop myself from coming back to it for several days after that.Belfast said:
And since I don't read japanese, it was kind of a hassle trying to unlock stuff. I'm hoping it'll be easier (and thus more fun) when I understand what they're telling me.
good question. I see no reason. I'm surprised that this is getting released in the US. Not because of Namco, but because, of SCEA. They have the power of god in their hands in the US.
In Europe, its just the publishers decision. In this case maybe localisation might make them hesitate, but just bring the UK version to all countries except France.
Maybe this is just payback for the games we got that the US didn't?
Still sucks though, as my modded PS2 is dead, so I'd need the Japanese version for much more money.
Jonnyboy117
Member
Ramirez said:Is there an actual point to this game besides rolling a ball around and making it bigger?
Yes. The actual point is to have fun.
JackFrost2012
Banned
djtiesto said:
Everyone says that the soundtrack to Katamari Damacy is really good ... could you let me know which rap artists contributed tracks??? k tnx
heavy liquid
Member
I'd love to get the soundtrack, too. I wish I could host it...
LMAO...I love how everyone automatically assumed that I didn't want to like it because it wasn't some mainstream title.
I was just asking,because personally I do not see the fun in rolling a ball around picking up more stuff.But I mean hey if thats your bag,then be my guest To me it just looks like some weird game that people here will claim as the best thing ever just because its different
I was just asking,because personally I do not see the fun in rolling a ball around picking up more stuff.But I mean hey if thats your bag,then be my guest
To me it just looks like some weird game that people here will claim as the best thing ever just because its different 
Ramirez said:LMAO...I love how everyone automatically assumed that I didn't want to like it because it wasn't some mainstream title.
I was just asking,because personally I do not see the fun in rolling a ball around picking up more stuff.But I mean hey if thats your bag,then be my guest
You poor, poor man. May God have mercy on your soul after these jackals pull your body to pieces.
Ramirez said:LMAO...I love how everyone automatically assumed that I didn't want to like it because it wasn't some mainstream title.
I was just asking,because personally I do not see the fun in rolling a ball around picking up more stuff.But I mean hey if thats your bag,then be my guest
Instead of thinking if it may or may not be fun, just give it a try once it's released. Spend 15 mins of your life to find out. That way you don't have to bother thinking whether or not it would be fun to play a game where you roll stuff into a big fucking ball of junk. Then you'll know for real.
It IS a weird game, it is NOT the best game ever, it IS very enjoyable. A game doesn't have to have tons of menus and settings and options and abilites and stages and graphical details to be fun. It's probably the third or fourth time I've said it this week but...sometimes less is more.
I paid full price for my import copy, and for $20 I'll be damned if I didn't pick it up again.
JackFrost2012
Banned
Blackace said:
Katamari on Crack Rock
Comfort_Eagle
Banned
Oh yes, this game will rock. Nice to see the great cover art. For those that want to pre-order online gamestop has free two day shipping on all ps2 pre orders today with code 2DPS2. Who knows how many copies stores will be getting of this thing.
Uncle Dukey
Member
Thanks for the tip on the coupon code! My Phantom Brave order was one day away from getting shipped with value shipping. Now I can cancel and order Katamari too .
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