Re:Worthy of Critique (Score 1)

Katamary is definitely a unique entry in terms of concept. I agree with that. The gameplay mechanic is simply exploring, and becoming efficient at exploring. In that sense, it's really not different than a lot of the violent, or military simulation games that you allude to. I don't really see where's there a lot of depth in the game itself. It's interesting solely because it's unique conceptually, not because there are layers in the game itself. Still, you're right that the differences themselves are worth examing.