Katamari Damacy's 20th Anniversary: A Postmortem of a Miracle

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the Katamari Damacy development team reveals the behind-the-scenes story of its creation. Born from a frustration with the industry's lack of originality, this unique game, centered around rolling a growing ball to collect objects, aimed for an unparalleled experience. The postmortem details successful aspects like simplified controls, atmospheric sound design, and areas for improvement such as conveying scale and camera angles. Ultimately, Katamari Damacy's success stands as a testament to its unique style and innovative gameplay, a true miracle in the gaming world.