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Beautiful Katamari (Xbox 360)

from: Namco

February 29, 2008
Just like all the other people have said: it's fun, quirky, everyone who plays it falls head over heels... but there's a snag, and it's a big one!

The game is shipped with 6 of the 19 levels locked, and the only way to play them (and therefore complete the game 100% with all achievements) is to shell out 1400 MS Points (or £11.90 if you're using a credit card) to unlock the levels. What's more, buying these "extra" levels is not a download as they're already on the disc.

For this reason alone, I cannot recommend buying this game for anyone other than die-hard Katamari fans who have played the PS2 games to death already. As a matter of principle, boycott this version as it sets a precedent for "crippled" games on general ... Read More: