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We Love Katamari Reroll + Royal Reverie is a remaster of the PS2 game We Love Katamari. The second title in the Katamari Damacy series has returned in a remastered, powered-up version! This new reroll comes with improved graphics and gameplay enhancements. In Royal Reverie, roll up katamari as the King of All Cosmos in his boyhood!
Game analysis
Monster Scorecard
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Story and Narrative
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78
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie. Positive aspects include its embrace of absurdity, fun tone, and clever meta-commentary. However, some critics feel the story lacks depth and may not be the main focus of the game. Overall, the consensus is that the story is simple, nonsensical, and enjoyable for its surreal humor and meta-narrative elements.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
78
Positive (80-100)
70%
Mixed (50-79)
30%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Critics have mixed opinions on the story of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie. Positive aspects include its embrace of absurdity, fun tone, and clever meta-commentary. However, some critics feel the story lacks depth and may not be the main focus of the game. Overall, the consensus is that the story is simple, nonsensical, and enjoyable for its surreal humor and meta-narrative elements.
Gameplay Mechanics
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85
Critics rave about the addictive gameplay of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, praising the unique Katamari-rolling concept and diverse missions. Despite some concerns about controls and camera issues, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with critics lauding the game for its enjoyment and addictiveness.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
85
Positive (80-100)
82%
Mixed (50-79)
18%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Critics rave about the addictive gameplay of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie, praising the unique Katamari-rolling concept and diverse missions. Despite some concerns about controls and camera issues, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, with critics lauding the game for its enjoyment and addictiveness.
Graphics and Visual Design
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Critics rave about We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie's stunning graphics and vibrant art style, praising the remastering efforts that bring nostalgia to modern consoles. While some note minor flaws, the majority agree that the visuals are delightful, surreal, and enhance the overall charm of the game.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
82
Positive (80-100)
68%
Mixed (50-79)
32%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Critics rave about We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie's stunning graphics and vibrant art style, praising the remastering efforts that bring nostalgia to modern consoles. While some note minor flaws, the majority agree that the visuals are delightful, surreal, and enhance the overall charm of the game.
Music and Sound Design
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84
Critics rave about the outstanding Sound Design and Music of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie. They praise the diverse soundtrack that enhances the game's vibrant atmosphere, with some calling it mind-blowing and one of the best in gaming history. The inclusion of tracks from all Katamari games is appreciated, and the catchy, memorable music adds to the fun. While some critics note minor issues like potential repetitiveness and mediocre voice acting, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, making the Sound Design and Music a standout aspect of the game.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
84
Positive (80-100)
83%
Mixed (50-79)
17%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Critics rave about the outstanding Sound Design and Music of We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie. They praise the diverse soundtrack that enhances the game's vibrant atmosphere, with some calling it mind-blowing and one of the best in gaming history. The inclusion of tracks from all Katamari games is appreciated, and the catchy, memorable music adds to the fun. While some critics note minor issues like potential repetitiveness and mediocre voice acting, the overall consensus is overwhelmingly positive, making the Sound Design and Music a standout aspect of the game.
Voice Acting
NA
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voice acting
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Technical Performance
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85
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie impresses critics with its stellar technical performance on various platforms. Nintendo Switch delivers smooth gameplay with no slowdowns, PlayStation 5 showcases improved visuals and haptic feedback, while PC offers stable frame rates and graphics. Despite some drawbacks on Xbox Series X, the game still captivates players. Overall, reviewers laud the game's performance, fast load times, and stable gameplay, guaranteeing an enjoyable experience on any platform.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
85
Positive (80-100)
82%
Mixed (50-79)
18%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie impresses critics with its stellar technical performance on various platforms. Nintendo Switch delivers smooth gameplay with no slowdowns, PlayStation 5 showcases improved visuals and haptic feedback, while PC offers stable frame rates and graphics. Despite some drawbacks on Xbox Series X, the game still captivates players. Overall, reviewers laud the game's performance, fast load times, and stable gameplay, guaranteeing an enjoyable experience on any platform.
Replay Value
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78
Critics praise We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie for its abundant content and features that enhance replay value, including new levels, challenges, and unlockables. While some critics mention minor drawbacks like frustrating levels, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the addictive gameplay loop and opportunity to improve scores. Overall, the game offers hours of fun and surprises, making it a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
78
Positive (80-100)
62%
Mixed (50-79)
38%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Critics praise We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie for its abundant content and features that enhance replay value, including new levels, challenges, and unlockables. While some critics mention minor drawbacks like frustrating levels, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the addictive gameplay loop and opportunity to improve scores. Overall, the game offers hours of fun and surprises, making it a must-play for fans and newcomers alike.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
82
Positive (80-100)
84%
Mixed (50-79)
16%
Negative (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
We Love Katamari REROLL+ Royal Reverie remaster wows critics with its addictive gameplay, improved visuals, and nostalgic charm. While some note minor flaws like incremental improvements and dated controls, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Critics recommend it as a must-play for both newcomers and fans, praising its delightful experience and creative level design.
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Reviews
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ZTGD
Jun 26, 2023
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The reviewer considers We Love Katamari to be one of the best games ever made, with the concept executed perfectly and the series losing focus after this title.
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90
We Got This Covered
Jun 26, 2023
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The reviewer considers We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie as a close to perfect remaster, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to play the game again. They hope a new audience discovers the joy of the series through these remasters.
90
Worth Playing
Aug 16, 2023
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The game is described as magical, charming, and fun. It provides a great experience that makes everyone smile and is considered a classic deserving a place in everyone's gaming library.
90
Nintendo Life
Jun 15, 2023
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The game is praised as a high watermark for video game sequels, with a terrific soundtrack and improved visuals. The remaster is considered the best way to experience the 2005 classic.
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90
God is a Geek
Jun 5, 2023
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We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is a lovely remaster of the Katamari series, offering a weird and wonderful experience with impressive variety in levels.
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90
Starbit
Jun 19, 2023
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The game is described as a delightfully fun and difficult to put down experience. The adaptation of the audiovisual elements is praised, and the review concludes with positive points about the rewarding experience and the quality of the visual treatment.
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90
The Mako Reactor
Jun 6, 2023
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The review concludes that We Love Katamari Reroll + Royale Reverie is pure joy despite a few technical issues and that it is worth playing for fans of the franchise. It also mentions that the reviewer will leave the game installed on all platforms.
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90
GamingBolt
Jun 8, 2023
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We Love Katamari REROLL + Royal Reverie is an easy game to recommend with its addictive gameplay, hilarious story, fun visuals, and great soundtrack.
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Impulsegamer
Jun 30, 2023
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We Love Katamari Reroll+ Royal Reverie is a lovingly created remaster that is a stone-cold classic in its own right. It offers a blast of crazy and satisfying gameplay with improved visuals and variety.
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80
Destructoid
Jun 11, 2023
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The reviewer praises We Love Katamari Reroll+ as a timeless and terrific game that only needed a spit shine to make it exciting to play again. It is recommended for both newcomers and fans of the original release.
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