It may sound strange that I, creator of this game, have had a hard time trying to describe the type of game Noby Noby Boy (releasing on PSN this Thursday, February 19) is. Since the beginning of its development, I still haven’t been able to give a clear answer when asked, but allow me to try again…
Basically players can control and stretch Boy, the main character of the game. As players stretch Boy, the lengths to which he grows are uploaded to a persistent character known as Girl, who grows at the same rate as the combined length of all the players in the world. Girl starts at Earth and expands around the solar system. When Girl reaches a new milestone in the solar system, new areas are unlocked as playable stages for everyone around the world.
Well, that’s the best that I can do to explain the game, but I know people will still go, “Hmm…”
How come it’s hard to explain, you ask? It’s because I wanted to make a game that cannot be expressed by words in the first place. By making an undefined and ambitious game, I want the player’s reaction to be something like, “I don’t know why, but it’s somehow interesting. I can’t stop playing.” In that way, I would feel I have succeeded at creating what I wanted, that is, creating something that’s not easily describable. Anyway, it’s been a fun experience working on Noby Noby Boy.
One big question most people have asked is, “Why did you want to make such a game?” Seriously, I don’t know. When I figure it out, I’ll share it on this blog. In the meantime, please take a moment to watch this video.
As I mentioned earlier, this game is indescribable, and some people may say, “This isn’t a game!” But, what is a game? Should there be a definition for a game? That’s the way I feel.
how much?
this game doesn’t make any sense! No offense, but like towards the end, the player isn’t even on screen.
I’M FREAKING OUT MAAAAAAAAAAAN!!! I’ll buy this.
All I can say is how can I question the creator of Katamari Damacy. You have one sale at least. I’m always up for something new.
hmm, looks intresting and strange. lol
this is a weird game
hilarious
I think I’ll pass…
lol im i on drugs? im scared
wel i gues you have succeeded in making a game no can describe or understand and i hope ppl wil enjoy it when they play it.
cant get the game tho since i havent seen psn cards in EU but this is the type of thing i would buy just because it is so weird.
i always love games that take a different aproach than the other out there . that why i had to buy PoP(cause of the art) SotC(unique boss only game) , MirrorsEdge(a FP game tht isnt a shooter) ,LBP(creativity) anyway keep up the good work and i hope to get it someday.
How much and will there be trophies?
Oh boy
I loved the Katamari Damacy series, one of my favorite games ever made! :)
I’m buying this one, day 1!
That video was nothing short of bizzare. lol
I’ve seen actual gameplay videos, though, so I know what to expect.
Oh, and I was kinda expecting that parrot to yell “TOASTY!” at some point in the video.
This one will definitely need a demo just so people can get an idea of what the heck is going on. I don’t think the video really did it justice (or at least I hope that’s the problem) If it has a decent demo and is priced right I will buy it.
Lmao, that made me laugh.
Haha, I couldnt even find a player on the screen.
That was hilarious.
@11.
All games need to have trophies.
It became mandatory on 1/1/09.
Hmm…. indeed mixed with a little bit of what the fudge.
Seriously, what is going on? I like the unusual, but what do you do in this game? This is a game right?
if you don’t understand the video smoke a joint and watch it again, you’ll get it then :)
Awesome… Quirky, fun, weird games! Thats great!
Thanks for the game, and hopefully we will see some more =D
Guys i read that the game is for only 4.99 $ and with trophies of course!
Oh man. Where are the game designers?
Is this like flower? a relaxing new genre kinda thing?
I LOVE this game so far. In light of all the depressing news in the world today, this video brought a smile to my face. I can’t wait to play this and try to figure it out. Knowing how many items were in Katamari Damacy, are their plans to patch Noby Noby Boy in the future to add even more items into the game for us to gobble up?
For 4.99, i’ll buy this, looks interesting.
Music! I found great amusement in the YouTube videos uploaded to o–o.jp recently.
How much crack were you smoking when you made this Keita?
Platinum Trophy: “Epiphany”
“Explain Noby Noby Boy to 1 friend, and to the satisfaction of the games creator”
I think I am more confused after seeing the video
Day one
I don’t know how you get more points……..
or gain new levels or wut? i want to buy but please explain.
thank you for pushing the envelope and making daring games
I’m a huge Katamari Damacy fan, and Noby Noby boy looks like another fresh idea for a game. Definitely picking this up next week.
I have no idea if I will like this game or not, but after Katamari, I will try any of your games.
cant wait to get this game!
I personally cannot wait. I have been a huge fan of Takahashi for some time now.
I just wish there was a ps3 katamari…
*hint hint*
I’ll buy it. As long as its not over $10 because thats all I have left lol
Love unique games like this. Can’t wait!
I have no idea what this is or how to play it, but for 5 bucks, I’m in!
I’m going to pass on this one. >.>
Been loving this since day one. Whatever it is, I’m gonna love it. Thanks for the post!
I’m really looking forward to this.
How much will it be? Thanks for the info!
I have no idea what I just watched, but I’m now in love with Keita Takahashi in the most manly of ways of course.
Love it and will buy it. Happy Valentines day indeed.
I bought Katamari on day 1 back when no one had heard of it and it was near impossible to find and will be buying this day 1 as well. I was sold as soon as I saw a screenshot with chefs riding a giant carrot.
i now have a mysterious hole in my gut/heart that can only be filled by buying this “game”
5$ isnt really expensive.
this game is very weird, idk what the gameplay is, hmmm, seems im going to have to buy it to find out. its funny how not even videos can explain the game
Katamari v. 2.0
haha “WTF” was invented for stuff like this :) definetly getting it :)
How do one stretch the Boy?
And… What is the deal with the parrot in the left bottom corner? …