Katamari DamacyTRIBUTE: New Katamari Damacy? HD? First video!

Antihippy

http://kotaku.com/5183056/katamari-damacy-in-glorious-full-hd

Basically, Katamari Damacy in full HD, more items, and oh yes A NEW KATAMARI DAMACY!

Just announced, so hopefully more info will be coming soon.

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47253.html

So they've actually created a newer sort of art style by adding... stroke lines? It looks more detailed, but it still has that simple charm.

I like it.

Gilder

I do not have a PS3 so this makes me very jealous in a way. At the same time I take pleasure in knowing that people who couldn't deal with awful PS2 graphics get a chance to experience this wonderful game. I will take even more pleasure in hearing new cries of frustration as the first timers get to those cow and bear levels.

Burtletoy

Oh Shits. Any 360 love?

Kaseius

oh sweet!

Bartholamue

...I thought the creator was done with this series.

Burtletoy

Bartholamue wrote: »

...I thought the creator was done with this series.

He didn't have anything to do with the earlier 360 version or the PSP one.

SwashbucklerXX

Burtletoy wrote: »

Bartholamue wrote: »

...I thought the creator was done with this series.

He didn't have anything to do with the earlier 360 version or the PSP one.

...And since they're calling this one "TRIBUTE", I doubt he has anything to do with it, either.

Sheep

Noby Noby Boy is getting some type of online multiplayer, so I'm sure he's busy with that.

Also, the Kotaku article doesn't mention a platform...

JamesDM

Sheep wrote: »

Noby Noby Boy is getting some type of online multiplayer, so I'm sure he's busy with that.

Also, the Kotaku article doesn't mention a platform...

The article seems to be only tagged for PS3, there is no mention of X360 at all.

Sheep

Well, Kotaku tagging something doesn't really hold much weight with anyone.

I'll check GAF to see. If I'm not back in five minutes, send in a RAD team.

Burtletoy

That's why I asked. Didn't see anything in the pictures that suggested a platform and no one owns a PS3, m i rite?

durandal4532

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

Houk

durandal4532 wrote: »

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

not...really? it wasnt as amazing as the original, but it was certainly far from "blowing"

wait, beautiful katamari was the x360 one right? the psp one did blow, if i remember

The Reverend Dr Galactus

YMCK on the soundtrack is perfect for this. It'd also be nice to see Yu Miyake back for more, though.

Ro-o-o-nery rolling star...:whistle:

Wordherder

Houk wrote: »

durandal4532 wrote: »

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

not...really? it wasnt as amazing as the original, but it was certainly far from "blowing"

wait, beautiful katamari was the x360 one right? the psp one did blow, if i remember

It blew in the sense that half the levels were on the goddamn disk, but required paying money to activiate.

Occulus

Antihippy wrote: »

http://kotaku.com/5183056/katamari-damacy-in-glorious-full-hd

Basically, Katamari Damacy in full HD, more items, and oh yes A NEW KATAMARI DAMACY!

Just announced, so hopefully more info will be coming soon.

Okay. Is there any chance under the sun that anything in this franchise will ever appear for the PC?

A Katamari SDK would make me need to wash my pants.

I say this with fierce conviction.

Vincent Grayson

This sounds awesome, especially if it'll be a downloadable title, since at least then there wouldn't be extra levels on the disc for Namco to charge for.

NailbunnyPD

cloudeagle wrote: »

Houk wrote: »

durandal4532 wrote: »

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

not...really? it wasnt as amazing as the original, but it was certainly far from "blowing"

wait, beautiful katamari was the x360 one right? the psp one did blow, if i remember

It blew in the sense that half the levels were on the goddamn disk, but required paying money to activiate.

All the download levels were either on the disc, or just recycled content from the disc, as they were all tiny downloads. The game is okay, not as good as the originals, but not terrible.

The PSP version is pretty much unplayable by me due to the controls (right stick mapped to face buttons.) The controls on the 360 suffer slightly because the thumb sticks are not even, but its easily overcome after a few minutes of play.

The_Spaniard

NailbunnyPD wrote: »

cloudeagle wrote: »

Houk wrote: »

durandal4532 wrote: »

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

not...really? it wasnt as amazing as the original, but it was certainly far from "blowing"

wait, beautiful katamari was the x360 one right? the psp one did blow, if i remember

It blew in the sense that half the levels were on the goddamn disk, but required paying money to activiate.

All the download levels were either on the disc, or just recycled content from the disc, as they were all tiny downloads. The game is okay, not as good as the originals, but not terrible.

The PSP version is pretty much unplayable by me due to the controls (right stick mapped to face buttons.) The controls on the 360 suffer slightly because the thumb sticks are not even, but its easily overcome after a few minutes of play.

An hour of playing the PSP version and the controls are FINE! :x

Houk

cloudeagle wrote: »

Houk wrote: »

durandal4532 wrote: »

Didn't Beautiful Katamari kind of blow? I'm wary of anything done without the creator on board.

not...really? it wasnt as amazing as the original, but it was certainly far from "blowing"

wait, beautiful katamari was the x360 one right? the psp one did blow, if i remember

It blew in the sense that half the levels were on the goddamn disk, but required paying money to activiate.

that part did blow a lot

also what blew is i spent about 3-4 hours unlocking all the hidden stuff and didnt realize/remember there was no auto-save until after turning off my system

my own fault but still blew

Antihippy

First video added in OP.

The new cel-shaded style looks sweet.

Vincent Grayson

I'm very confused about this game, as that video has levels from both of the first games, and lots of completely new stuff. Not that I'm complaining, but I guess I don't get why they don't just call this another new KD game.

The_Spaniard

Vincent Grayson wrote: »

I'm very confused about this game, as that video has levels from both of the first games, and lots of completely new stuff. Not that I'm complaining, but I guess I don't get why they don't just call this another new KD game.

They could easily call it an extended cut. Think about it that way, complete first game, remastered, with levels from the second and all new levels. It's like a Directors Cut.

Antihippy

The_Spaniard wrote: »

Vincent Grayson wrote: »

I'm very confused about this game, as that video has levels from both of the first games, and lots of completely new stuff. Not that I'm complaining, but I guess I don't get why they don't just call this another new KD game.

They could easily call it an extended cut. Think about it that way, complete first game, remastered, with levels from the second and all new levels. It's like a Directors Cut.

Not really the director's cut since I don't think takahashi is working on them anymore. :P

The_Spaniard

Antihippy wrote: »

The_Spaniard wrote: »

Vincent Grayson wrote: »

I'm very confused about this game, as that video has levels from both of the first games, and lots of completely new stuff. Not that I'm complaining, but I guess I don't get why they don't just call this another new KD game.

They could easily call it an extended cut. Think about it that way, complete first game, remastered, with levels from the second and all new levels. It's like a Directors Cut.

Not really the director's cut since I don't think takahashi is working on them anymore. :P

Semantics.

Djiem

I just hope this time all the content is playable from the get-go without charging us twice for the game.

The Reverend Dr Galactus

Antihippy wrote: »

First video added in OP.

The new cel-shaded style looks sweet.

The soundtrack should not disappoint either, by the looks of it. I wonder how much will be original content from those artists?

MrBlarney

Hmm... I've only played the first two Katamari games, but the trailer makes me want a PS3 to re-experience them once again, eh? As noted earlier, it does seem to have levels from both the original Katamari Damacy and its sequel We Love Katamari, along with a number of remixes of the songs included in both games, as well as all-new levels. Should be interesting to see if it lives up to expectations...

EDIT: And having just watched a gameplay video of Beautiful Katamari, it seems that TRIBUTE should include levels from that game as well? It's shaping up to be an interesting compilation.
EDIT 2: Actually... most of what was shown in that video was from Beautiful Katamari. My interest has turned slightly toward suspicion. At least the soundtrack should be good.

NailbunnyPD

Demo was released last week, and I believe the game proper releases this week.

Anyone know much about this edition? Are we going to get gouged by DLC?

Evander

MrBlarney wrote: »

Hmm... I've only played the first two Katamari games, but the trailer makes me want a PS3 to re-experience them once again, eh? As noted earlier, it does seem to have levels from both the original Katamari Damacy and its sequel We Love Katamari, along with a number of remixes of the songs included in both games, as well as all-new levels. Should be interesting to see if it lives up to expectations...

EDIT: And having just watched a gameplay video of Beautiful Katamari, it seems that TRIBUTE should include levels from that game as well? It's shaping up to be an interesting compilation.
EDIT 2: Actually... most of what was shown in that video was from Beautiful Katamari. My interest has turned slightly toward suspicion. At least the soundtrack should be good.

BK was, at one point, supposed to come out on both the 360 and the PS3. The PS3 date started slipping, and was eventually put off indefinitely, while never being truely cancelled.

I imagine that KF is what grew out of the PS3 BK.

carmofin

i think katamari is a game that belongs on the Wii and since namcobandai doesnt agree, we wont be friends.

Dirty

Your mom belongs on the Wii.

NailbunnyPD

carmofin wrote: »

i think katamari is a game that belongs on the Wii and since namcobandai doesnt agree, we wont be friends.

I don't agree with you. Katamari needs dual sticks, and trying to sub the Wiimote for a stick would get old fast.

EggyToast

Well, think all you want -- Katamari Forever is out on Wednesday.

The demo is pretty straightforward -- it's a KD game after all -- but the cel-shaded graphic option looks fantastic.

NailbunnyPD

EggyToast wrote: »

The demo is pretty straightforward -- it's a KD game after all -- but the cel-shaded graphic option looks fantastic.

Are you able to select the graphic filters in the demo, or is it just the one?

Sagroth

EggyToast wrote: »

Well, think all you want -- Katamari Forever is out on Wednesday.

The demo is pretty straightforward -- it's a KD game after all -- but the cel-shaded graphic option looks fantastic.

Everything I see says September 22nd - next wednesday.

Are we going to post online IDs or anything for this? Like for multiplayer and/or online rankings? I'm still psyched about being ranked in the 50s worldwide for my sun katamari in the 360 game(sag616 is my gamertag).

Edit: wait, what? is Amazon releasing it sooner than everyone else or something?

Ah_Pook

the demo is really fun for this. once i hopefully hear good things about this not going to way of beautiful katamari with the dlc shenanigans i am all over this game.

EggyToast

Amazon has the 16th, so they simply might start shipping on that date. I just placed a preorder because, well, I actually never owned a previous KD game (didn't own a PS2), and Amazon's usual $3 off.

I'll let you guys know if it actually ships out on the 16th or not. And in the demo, it defaults to the "comic" theme, but if there's a way to change it I can't find it. It looks like color and graphics are the big difference in this one (and the 1080p), since there's a "fill in the colors" thing going on in some levels as well.

Vincent Grayson

EggyToast wrote: »

Amazon has the 16th, so they simply might start shipping on that date. I just placed a preorder because, well, I actually never owned a previous KD game (didn't own a PS2), and Amazon's usual $3 off.

I'll let you guys know if it actually ships out on the 16th or not. And in the demo, it defaults to the "comic" theme, but if there's a way to change it I can't find it. It looks like color and graphics are the big difference in this one (and the 1080p), since there's a "fill in the colors" thing going on in some levels as well.

Amazon has a bad habit of being totally fucking wrong about things like this, especially when they're the only ones saying this week.

EggyToast

Yeah, I agree. They were the last to change their dates for Little Big Planet last year, as well.

Still, I get 3% back from Amazon, there's no tax, they ship for free, and they discount their games by $3, so I pretty much always buy games from them.

NailbunnyPD

EggyToast wrote: »

Yeah, I agree. They were the last to change their dates for Little Big Planet last year, as well.

Still, I get 3% back from Amazon, there's no tax, they ship for free, and they discount their games by $3, so I pretty much always buy games from them.

In addition, ECA membership nets you a seemingly infinite number of 10% coupons with Amazon towards games and accessories. 1-year ECA membership is free with coupon code GIMAG.

Admittedly, the Amazon codes were problematic earlier today due to popularity, but I was able to get 3 preorders in over the last couple days.

Katamari is costing me $42.29 with free shipping.