Marek Posted September 26, 2004 What on Earth is this?! It's a freaking animutation, apparently. I'm loving it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 26, 2004 What's an animutation? Whatever it is, it's groovy! And if this is actually the intro we're getting, it's worth the buy alone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 26, 2004 It's a typical style of fan created Flash movie with random things going on and Japanese music playing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 26, 2004 Very interesting. And so now it's being used as actual cinematics. Cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 26, 2004 Not really. I was just making a comparison. Google will explain all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peccaui Posted September 26, 2004 What's an animutation? Whatever it is, it's groovy! And if this is actually the intro we're getting, it's worth the buy alone. Yeah, the title sequence is the same in the American version and for $20 ya can't go wrong! I do ever so wish someone would release the Katamari Damacy soundtrack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 26, 2004 I've googled it and I know now. I still think it's cool they used this kind of thing as a cinematic. It fits the game and they did it with so much sveltiness Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peccaui Posted September 26, 2004 I've googled it and I know now. I still think it's cool they used this kind of thing as a cinematic. It fits the game and they did it with so much sveltiness Wait until you see the cut-scenes! I tried to find some pics of them, but all I could find was some in-game screens and some crazy illustrations. Hm, and there is a Katamari Damacy soundtrack after all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheFish Posted September 26, 2004 Is the soundtrack available for dl or purchase anywhere? Can't seem to get it off of that link. By the way, this game has the best soundtrack ever (short of Grim Fandango). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peccaui Posted September 26, 2004 Is the soundtrack available for dl or purchase anywhere? Can't seem to get it off of that link.By the way, this game has the best soundtrack ever (short of Grim Fandango). Here ya go - a bit pricey though. Kinda crazy that you'd end up spending more on it than on the game itself! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted September 26, 2004 Should I be worried about that I've already watched the Katamari intro five times? It has this... effect on me. I get... blissful... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimmyTheFish Posted September 27, 2004 Oww... 25 bucks for a CD. I'll probably buy it... later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kolzig Posted September 28, 2004 If this game was also made for DC, I'd buy it immediately. It wouldn't be so difficult to do the job, considering that both the PS2 and DC are same generation machines. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigJKO Posted September 28, 2004 Can someone explain what this game is about? Or how... it works? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 28, 2004 Not really. I was just making a comparison. Google will explain all. I'm an idiot. What exactly am I supposed to google? I tried Katamary(i) Damacy(shii) animutation but nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 28, 2004 I'm an idiot. What exactly am I supposed to google? I tried Katamary(i) Damacy(shii) animutation but nothing. Oh wait. Did you mean to google for what animutation is? And yeah, that intro/trailer is pretty similar to it. Actually I just googled for 'animutation' anyway. I didn't actually know it was *invented* by Trapezoid. I only thought he was one of the first to do it. You learn every day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peccaui Posted September 29, 2004 Where is Katamari Damacy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manny_c44 Posted September 29, 2004 Well it sure as hell isn't anywhere around me, none of the game stores around me ever got any shipments, but I've been assured "more are on the way". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Posted September 29, 2004 Trapezoid invented the term "animutation" but is it actually a widespread internet term? Maybe it is and I just don't keep up with these things... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erkki Posted September 29, 2004 Trapezoid invented the term "animutation" but is it actually a widespread internet term? Maybe it is and I just don't keep up with these things... Hmm... maybe it isn't. As I read it, he invented the style of animation (including the term perhaps)? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted September 29, 2004 Trapezoid invented the term "animutation" but is it actually a widespread internet term? I would say that it is to some degree. See http://archive.salon.com/tech/log/2001/04/26/animation/ or google on animutation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 29, 2004 Trapezoid didn't invent that style, he just coined the term Animutation and it has caught on in some circles. Making crazy flying singing and dancing collages is what everyone does when they first get Flash or Director, he just did a very very good, entertaining job of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHoatzin Posted September 29, 2004 Trapezoid didn't invent that style, he just coined the term Animutation and it has caught on in some circles. Making crazy flying singing and dancing collages is what everyone does when they first get Flash or Director, he just did a very very good, entertaining job of it. Fuck Trapezoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted September 29, 2004 If Salon called you up and interviewed you would you shut up about Trapezoid? He is a decently talented guy, even if the animutations are pretty derivitive from a certain point of view. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites