Even though We <3 Katamari is the best game in the Katamari series, it really shouldn't have ever existed. Like the original Wario Ware, a large part of Katamary Damacy's charm stems from its inherent newness. It's a hugely original experience, and we should all thank the powers that be at Namco for giving the quirky game a chance outside of Japan. Unfortunately, its success has lead to a string of lackluster sequels, with each subsequent entry making the series feel less and less exciting. At this point, I find myself wishing it would hurry up and go away already. Still, We <3 Katamari is excellent, a relic from an age when the series was still relevant and a new Katamari game was something worth looking forward to. You know, two years ago.

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