Multiplayer

• The Network Tables is where you can begin the multiplayer mode as the host.
• The Network Raft is where you can join a multiplayer game hosted by another player.  After selecting this mode you will be connected to a host in standby mode.
• Each player must have their own copy of the game.
• Up to four players can play a competitive game in which everyone tries to collect more items while knocking items off the other players' katamaris.
• There are rules for the game during battles:
• Each object is worth a certain number of points, and you acquire these points by rolling up the objects.
• Anytime an object falls off you katamari, your score will decrease by the corresponding amount of points.
• The winner is the player who is able to get the highest number of points within the time limit.
• Besides the basic movements to roll up objects there are two moves that may allow you to gain an advantage during the competition:
• Lock On – L and R buttons allow you to quickly face the direction of your opponent.
• Charge ‘N’ Roll – Allows you to impede your opponent by knocking down their katamari and making objects fall off.
• If you are not as competitive you can also use multiplayer to exchange royal gifts with the other players.

Graphics

• The graphics are colorful and cartoonish in a very blocky way.
• The graphics are well maintained from the original PS2 version and fit very nicely on the PSP.
• People are square and less realistic looking.  They walk with stiff legs and arms.
• The graphics are simple with not a lot of detail.
• This helps the world dynamically change as you roll up objects.
• The objects do closely resemble each item they represent and are drawn to scale.
• When your katamari grows, the smaller objects will fade into obscurity and larger objects will become available to roll up.
• Overall the graphics have a very Japanese flavor to them, and several of the objects reflect the Japanese culture in either design or origin.

Sound

• The soundtrack for Me & My Katamari closely resembles that of the previous game and again one of the most unique things about the gameplay.
• You are drawn in by the different upbeat songs that keep your katamari rolling around the different stages.
• Songs are both instrumental and lyrical.
• Some of the fun lies in hearing a new song on a new stage for the first time.
• It’s also fun to hear noises made by the items that you roll up.
• Items make appropriate sound effects when rolled into the katamari.
• Cows moo.
• People scream or giggle.
• Birds chirp.
• And trees…well they don’t make a noise.

Captivation

• Me & My Katamari does not have the longest story mode, lasting maybe around 6 hours.
• However, it doesn’t loose too much appeal after completion and seems like a game that has unlimited replayability.
• You can play each stage over and over until you get it to size that you want it.
• You will be challenged to find all the Prince’s presents and the Royal Cousins scattered in the stages.
• It is also challenging to try and roll up all of the objects in the world.
• You can also challenge friends and family to try to see who can roll the biggest katamari.
• Event the controls of the game added some unnecessary frustration, I thought Me & My Katamari was a great game that had me completely addicted.

Final Thoughts

• Me & My Katamari is a great follow up to the original and being portable is a big bonus.
• The simplistic play mechanic combined with a quirky attitude makes it a game that anyone can enjoy.
• Though the story mode is short, you can get countless hours out of playing each level over and over, trying to collect all the objects or to explore different parts of the level.

Bottom Line

• If you loved Katamari Damacy but were sad you couldn’t take it with you Me & My Katamari is a wish fulfilled.