Once Upon a Katamari

Gameplay

Once Upon a Katamari is a delightful adventure game where players step into the tiny shoes of the Prince. Your goal is to roll a katamari, a sticky ball, through various historical epochs, gathering objects to restore cosmic order. The gameplay loop involves starting with a small katamari and growing it by collecting items of increasing size. It's as if you're channeling Walter White’s meticulous nature, only instead of blue crystals, you're gathering dinosaurs and pagodas. The game’s mechanics keep you on your toes, with each era introducing physics twists and environmental hazards like icy surfaces or bustling crowds.

Story & Setting

The narrative of Once Upon a Katamari is as quirky as its gameplay. The cosmos is out of balance, and it falls upon the Prince to hop through time, restoring order by collecting oddities from various historical periods. The game takes you through five distinct epochs, each with its own charm and challenges. You'll encounter eras like the Jurassic, with its lush jungles and towering dinosaurs, and the Edo period, with its delicate artifacts and bustling streets. The game’s whimsical tone and playful settings make for a charming romp through history.

Key Features

• Roll through five distinct historical epochs with era-specific physics
• Time-hop between stages to unlock new objectives and collectibles
• Grow your katamari from pebble to planet by reaching size thresholds
• Adapt to environmental hazards like ice slicks, thermal updrafts, and crowds
• Tackle set-piece interactions from knocking over pagodas to popping zeppelins
• Unlock and equip cosmetic skins and katamari accessories for visual flair
• Collect hidden artifacts to piece together the fractured timeline
• Compete in score attack and time trial modes for leaderboard bragging rights

Platforms & Availability

Once Upon a Katamari, developed by Rengame, will be available on Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch starting October 24, 2025. While the price is still to be announced, players can expect cross-platform availability to ensure no one misses out on this time-traveling adventure.