Once Upon a Katamari, the latest entry in the quirky Katamari series, is available at a 25% discount for $30 on PS5 and Nintendo Switch editions. This early Black Friday promotion, live now at Amazon and Best Buy, offers a chance to grab the cult classic puzzle game ahead of the official holiday sales on November 28. The deal highlights the game's positive reception for its refined gameplay and absurd charm.
Deal Details
The PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions of Once Upon a Katamari are priced at $30, down from $40, as part of an early Black Friday sale. This limited-time offer is available at major retailers including Amazon and Best Buy. The promotion comes ahead of the official Black Friday date on November 28, 2025, allowing gamers to add the title to their collections at a reduced cost.
Game Overview
Once Upon a Katamari continues the beloved roll-'em-up series where players control the Prince to fix the chaos caused by the King of the Cosmos. The game features over 50 levels across nine historical eras, including the Jurassic Era, Ice Age, and historic Japan. Beyond the single-player campaign, it includes a four-player competitive mode called KatamariBall, resembling a cosmic sports game.
The standard editions for PS5 and Switch provide the full base game experience. Notably, the physical Switch version is backward-compatible with the Switch 2 console.
Critical Reception
In GameSpot's review, Jessica Cogswell praised the title, stating, "Once Upon a Katamari is still a fantastic time and the new must-play title in the series. It manages to perfectly capture what has always made Katamari so charming and special--the writing, the humor, the music, the absurdity of it all--and refines it into the best way to experience the series, regardless of if it's your first time playing or if you're a long-time fan."
This deal underscores the game's enduring appeal as a cult classic with updated mechanics.