Katamari Damacy Rolling Live
| Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Entertainment |
| Series | Katamari |
| Platform(s) | iOS, macOS, tvOS |
| Release | April 3, 2025[1] |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle, action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, stylized as Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, is an action-puzzle game developed and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment for iOS, macOS and tvOS. The first main installment in the Katamari series since Touch My Katamari (2011), it was released as an Apple Arcade exclusive on April 3, 2025.[2]
Gameplay
[edit]The game retains the core gameplay mechanics of previous entries in the Katamari series, in which players must roll a sticky ball, known as a Katamari, over hundreds of objects, allowing it to grow in size and reach a desired size within a time limit. Rolling Live adds new mechanics based on video game live streaming, where comments from in-game fans appear when the player grows their Katamari. Unlocking new stages is tied to boosting the player's subscriber count and completing challenges from in-game viewers.[3]
Development
[edit]Katamari Damacy Rolling Live was announced by Apple Inc. on March 11, 2025 for release on April 3, on Apple Arcade.[3] Developer Bandai Namco Entertainment recommends a controller for the "best experience".[3]
Reception
[edit]Writing for Digital Trends, Giovanni Colantonio noted that Rolling Live struggled to iterate on the originality of the first installment, but found it refreshing due to the long break between original entries. They praised the game's progression system, but lamented the awkward touch screen controls and exclusivity to Apple Arcade.[4] Time Extension also expressed disappointment with Apple Arcade exclusivity.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Katamari Damacy Rolling Live announced, first all-new entry in eight years". Eurogamer. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
- ^ McAuliffe, Zachary. "Play Katamari Damacy and 5 More Games on Apple Arcade Now". CNET. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ a b c Walker, Ian. "A new Katamari Damacy is launching next month exclusive to Apple Arcade". Polygon. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ Colantonio, Giovanni. "Katamari Damacy Rolling Live is a delightfully weird and wacky revival". Digital Trends. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ "Katamari Damacy Game Has Got Its First All-New Entry In 8 Years, But There's A Catch". Time Extension. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
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