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'''''Wattam''''' is a puzzle game developed by Funomena and published by Annapurna Interactive. Being announced at PlayStation Experience 2014, the game encountered multiple delays until its eventual release on December 17, 2019. The game was originally announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, which was changed to a PlayStation 4 and Steam release. | '''''Wattam''''' is a puzzle game developed by Funomena and published by Annapurna Interactive. Being announced at PlayStation Experience 2014, the game encountered multiple delays until its eventual release on December 17, 2019. The game was originally announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, which was changed to a PlayStation 4 and Steam release. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Beginning in 2013, Wattam's development has been stated to have been an incredibly stressful project. Many disagreements between Robin Hunicke (co-founder of Funomena) and Keita Takahashi (director and creator of Katamari Damacy) created an uncomfortable workspace for the development team.<ref> | Beginning in 2013, Wattam's development has been stated to have been an incredibly stressful project. Many disagreements between Robin Hunicke (co-founder of Funomena) and Keita Takahashi (director and creator of Katamari Damacy) created an uncomfortable workspace for the development team.<ref> "Investigating Three Indie Superstars Accused of Emotional Abuse" </ref> This lead to the game's style completely changing and the removal of many unique features. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
Both the prototype and final version of Wattam share the theme of uniting the people. However, there were certain characters who would have been harder to befriend than others. Pillow was intended to be a "boss character"<ref> | Both the prototype and final version of Wattam share the theme of uniting the people. However, there were certain characters who would have been harder to befriend than others. Pillow was intended to be a "boss character"<ref> "Katamari Damacy Creator Demos New Game “Wattam” - E3 2015 </ref> with original cutscenes detailing Pillow's sad backstory. Wattam's final release excludes multiple characters which were featured in the demo. These include: The letter "B," the letter "M," a soccer goal, a heart, a soccer goal, Coffee Bean, Turn Table, Strawberry Choco, Pon de Ring, and Cloud.<ref> "Keita Takahashi of "Katamari Damacy" Explains the New Title "Wattam" Himself. [E3 2015]"</ref> Depending on the character you were playing as, different "powers" could be activated by pressing the triangle button on the PlayStation DualShock. Examples include: Cloud making it rain, Turn Table starting a dance party, and Toro using its salmon to fly.<ref>"Wattam - Official E3 2015 Trailer"</ref> | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
Wattam's demo was playable at E3 2015<ref>https://www.polygon.com/2015/6/12/8771997/wattams-e3-trailer</ref>, being described as "experimental" and "unique."<ref> | Wattam's demo was playable at E3 2015<ref>https://www.polygon.com/2015/6/12/8771997/wattams-e3-trailer</ref>, being described as "experimental" and "unique."<ref>"Funomena - Wattam E3"</ref> It was also playable at PAX East's Indie Megabooth in 2015.<ref>"Funomena - Wattam at PAX </ref> Wattam wasn't shown at any other conventions until 2017, at PAX West.<ref>"Wattam is still alive, coming in 2018"</ref> The 2017 demo resembles the final game far more than the former demos. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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<ref name="Investigating Three Indie Superstars Accused of Emotional Abuse">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDPzZkx0cPs] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Katamari Damacy Creator Demos New Game “Wattam” - E3 2015">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfxyAZ903r8] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Keita Takahashi of "Katamari Damacy" Explains the New Title "Wattam" Himself. [E3 2015]">[https://dengekionline.com/elem/000/001/073/1073807/] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Wattam - Official E3 2015 Trailer">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbzCkDOdSQ] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Wattam's E3 trailer is full of smiles, raves and a lot of stuff we don't understand">[https://www.polygon.com/2015/6/12/8771997/wattams-e3-trailer] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Funomena - Wattam E3">[https://www.funomena.com/blog/2015/7/wattam-e3-3] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Funomena - Wattam at PAX">[https://www.funomena.com/blog/2015/11/wattam-at-pax] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
<ref name="Wattam is still alive, coming in 2018">[https://www.polygon.com/2017/8/31/16229466/wattam-release-date-keita-takahashi-funomena-annapurna-interactive] Retrieved 31 May '23</ref> | |||
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[[Category:Lost video games]] | [[Category:Lost video games]] | ||
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Wattam's early title screen.
Status: Lost
Wattam is a puzzle game developed by Funomena and published by Annapurna Interactive. Being announced at PlayStation Experience 2014, the game encountered multiple delays until its eventual release on December 17, 2019. The game was originally announced as a PlayStation 4 exclusive, which was changed to a PlayStation 4 and Steam release.
Development
Beginning in 2013, Wattam's development has been stated to have been an incredibly stressful project. Many disagreements between Robin Hunicke (co-founder of Funomena) and Keita Takahashi (director and creator of Katamari Damacy) created an uncomfortable workspace for the development team.[1] This lead to the game's style completely changing and the removal of many unique features.
Gameplay
Both the prototype and final version of Wattam share the theme of uniting the people. However, there were certain characters who would have been harder to befriend than others. Pillow was intended to be a "boss character"[2] with original cutscenes detailing Pillow's sad backstory. Wattam's final release excludes multiple characters which were featured in the demo. These include: The letter "B," the letter "M," a soccer goal, a heart, a soccer goal, Coffee Bean, Turn Table, Strawberry Choco, Pon de Ring, and Cloud.[3] Depending on the character you were playing as, different "powers" could be activated by pressing the triangle button on the PlayStation DualShock. Examples include: Cloud making it rain, Turn Table starting a dance party, and Toro using its salmon to fly.[4]
Availability
Wattam's demo was playable at E3 2015[5], being described as "experimental" and "unique."[6] It was also playable at PAX East's Indie Megabooth in 2015.[7] Wattam wasn't shown at any other conventions until 2017, at PAX West.[8] The 2017 demo resembles the final game far more than the former demos.
Gallery
Early screenshot featured on PlayStation.com
Early screenshot featured on PlayStation.com
Early screenshot featured on PlayStation.com
External Links
References
- ↑ "Investigating Three Indie Superstars Accused of Emotional Abuse"
- ↑ "Katamari Damacy Creator Demos New Game “Wattam” - E3 2015
- ↑ "Keita Takahashi of "Katamari Damacy" Explains the New Title "Wattam" Himself. [E3 2015]"
- ↑ "Wattam - Official E3 2015 Trailer"
- ↑ https://www.polygon.com/2015/6/12/8771997/wattams-e3-trailer
- ↑ "Funomena - Wattam E3"
- ↑ "Funomena - Wattam at PAX
- ↑ "Wattam is still alive, coming in 2018"
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