The Wonderful End of the World (PC) review"At best, copying so much of a game could be argued as an homage. At worst, it's lazy, insincere and cheap, calling to mind generic brand food found in most supermarket" |
Doomsday is nigh. As has been foretold, a fish-headed demon is heading towards Earth with an insatiable appetite for astronomical objects. Realizing that they are defenseless against the devil, the citizens of the world have resigned themselves to their fate. Little do the Earthlings understand, though, that they are not without a chance at salvation. For you possess a curious talent in creating golem-like entities that can incorporate various stimuli into themselves, from paperclips to household pets, by merely touching them. As your servant accumulates objects, it grows to mammoth proportions capable of snatching up people, vehicles, houses, and even whole skyscrapers. The more objects you amass, the more of the world you save from demonic digestion.
But wait, haven't we been here before?
The stone cold truth about The Wonderful End of the World is that it's a major knock off. Not only does the game pilfer Katamari's mechanics and rules (collect as much as you can within a time limit), but it also appropriates Katamari's adorable and vibrant presentation. You'll witness this robbing first hand as you plow through familiar locales like a shopping mall, a neighborhood, and a massive urban setting. Throughout the stages, you'll snatch up many of the same cute animals, frazzled citizens, household objects, and mythological monsters, while only noticing minor differences (such as Wonderful End's strange obsession with orangutans). Thanks to these similarities, the game plays more like an unauthorized expansion pack than a standalone title.
Community review by JoeTheDestroyer (November 18, 2012)
Rumor has it that Joe is not actually a man, but a machine that likes video games, horror movies, and long walks on the beach. His/Its first contribution to HonestGamers was a review of Breath of Fire III. |
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