If you have ever wanted to roll up literally everything in your path into a massive, unstoppable ball of chaos, Once Upon A KATAMARI is the wildly fun comeback you need. Standing out as a brilliantly quirky title among modern PC Games, this action-puzzle hit brings the legendary franchise back to life. It perfectly captures the weird, colorful charm the series is known for while tossing you into a fresh time-traveling adventure. It is the perfect game to boot up when you just want to vibe to an incredibly funky soundtrack, completely ignore the laws of physics, and laugh at the sheer absurdity of rolling up traffic cones, ancient temples, and screaming pedestrians.
Storyline
The setup is just as ridiculous as you would hope and gets you straight into the nonsense. The King of All Cosmos was actually behaving himself for once, until he started fiddling with a mysterious scroll and accidentally crushed the Earth, the Moon, and multiple planets. To fix his massive mistake, he sends you, the tiny Prince, on a frantic mission across time. You will be rolling your katamari through wild historical periods like the Jurassic Era, Edo Japan, and the freezing Ice Age, desperately trying to gather enough random stuff to rebuild the sky's dazzling field of stars before the King throws another hilarious tantrum.
Gaming experience
When it comes to the gameplay, it delivers an insanely satisfying loop that is almost impossible to put down. You start off small, rolling up tiny items like sushi and paperclips, until you are massive enough to casually absorb giant dinosaurs and skyscrapers. This entry also introduces awesome new mechanics, like a handy magnet tool to pull in nearby objects, making the chaotic rolling feel smoother than ever. With excellent level variety, loads of unlockable cousins to customize, and a super fun four-player competitive KatamariBall mode, this is an endlessly replayable and genuinely hilarious experience that will easily keep you hooked for hours.
