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action puzzle video game
Once Upon A Katamari
By Bandai Namco Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
What it is
Once Upon A Katamari is an action puzzle game from Bandai Namco Entertainment, set across different eras. After the King accidentally crushes Earth, the Moon and numerous planets while handling a strange scroll, the Prince must roll a katamari through periods including the Jurassic Era, the Ice Age and historic Japan to restore the stars. The adventure adds new stages, a new soundtrack and a magnet that draws nearby objects toward the katamari. Players can take the role of the Prince or select from 68 cousins and relatives, then customize their colors and faces. KatamariBall offers four-player competition online against other cousins, as well as offline matches against CPU opponents. Listed Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, PvP and online PvP, along with achievements and full controller support. The listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S.
What players like, and what they don't
- Roll through Jurassic, Ice Age and historic Japan settings.
- Magnet draws nearby objects toward the katamari.
- Choose from 68 cousins and relatives.
- KatamariBall supports online and offline play.
- Listed platforms are Windows and Xbox Series X|S.
- Online PvP is listed; no other online modes are specified.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a rolling puzzle adventure with changing historical settings and character customization. It also offers online competition or offline CPU matches for KatamariBall.
Once Upon A Katamari pairs its time-spanning stages with cousin customization and a new object-attracting magnet. KatamariBall gives players both online competition and offline CPU matches.
