Katamari Damacy Rolling Live
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| Developer(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Bandai Games |
| Series | Katamari |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Mac, Apple TV |
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle, action |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, stylized as Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE, is an action-puzzle video game developed and published by Namco Bandai Games for Mac, Apple TV, and iOS devices. The first traditional release in the Katamari series since Touch My Katamari, it was released as an Apple Arcade exclusive on April 3, 2025.[1]
Gameplay
[edit]The game carries on the gameplay of previous Katamari games 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.[2]
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.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ McAuliffe, Zachary. "Play Katamari Damacy and 5 More Games on Apple Arcade Now". CNET. Retrieved April 16, 2025.
- ^ 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.