Another facet that gave Katamari Damacy such broad appeal was its musical selection. The soundtrack is just as cool as the last one; in fact, it sounds like there were even more production values pumped into it. The mix of chipper Japanese pop, samba-influenced nu jazz, and remixes of the theme song complement the prior game's soundtrack nicely. Unlike the previous game, players can also pick out the song they want to hear with a few flicks of the right analog stick.


Katamari Damacy's numerous fans shouldn't question whether or not this one's a must-purchase. It's a great sequel, and even though it's releasing at $10 more than the original, you'll still get a lot of bang for your buck. The multiplayer is a mixed bag, with the head-to-head working nicely, but co-op play is extremely wonky. However, the overall experience puts a great twist on the concept of pushing a ball around and picking up stuff. In spite of its flaws, this one's still worth rolling up into your library.