If there's no save files, you will be prompted to start a save file on your memory card, after which you will be taken directly to the tutorial.
If there is a save file, you will be presented with 3 save slots and a new game option. To choose one of the options, roll your ball forward like in the game.
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You are thrown in a circular area with nothing in it. To pass this part, just follow the instructions on the sides. You are then given another set of commands to complete. After completion of this segment, you are taken to your first level.
This is the beginner's level. Get a feel for the game, enjoy yourself, and learn how to play Katamari Damacy. You are confined to the dining room (possibly a bedroom) in this level. You start off on the table. It is actually possible to get to 10cm without leaving the table, but you gain more understanding of the game if you roll around on the floor as well. It's important to gain a feel of what you can and can't pick up because it's the key to making the largest katamaris possible.
After completion of this level you are given another short tutorial consisting of 4 animations warning you of what you can and can't do with your katamari. After this you are given the option to view the tutorial again.
You are then taken to the menu system of Katamari Damacy.
This is the same level as the tutorial. When you go to Earth for the first time, you will notice that Make a Star 1 has a completed icon while Make a Star 2 has an uncompleted icon. This is due to the fact that you beat the level already in the tutorial. It isn't necessary to beat it again unless you want the comet for this level. The completion strategy is the same as for the tutorial level, but it is very difficult to get 10cm in 1 minute without leaving the table.
Roll forward and get the stamps. Do a quick turn and pick up some tacks on your way to the caramels. Roll enough stuff to get to 7cm, then pick up the orange pieces on the corner of the table. Go down to the corner where there's a stack of cookies, and then pick up all the eye drop bottles. This should have you at about 9cm8mm or so. To finish up, just roll up some cookies on the floor.
You start out in the same room. Eventually you will have access to a closet and the backyard. Start off by getting up to 7cm by picking up pachinko balls. Once up to 7cm, find the orange pieces to get up to about 10cm. Once at 10cm, go to the corner with all the blocks and frogs and pick them all up. Roll into the backyard, go left and follow the path around the garden. Pick up the knives and socks. This should put you pretty close to your goal. To get to 20cm, roll up some magnets and toy guns. Using this method, a time of under 2 minutes is possible.
The royal present is being carried around, appropriately enough, by Santa. Once in the backyard, you should notice Santa flying around carried by reindeer made out of chicken and magnets. The present is on his sled.
Completion of this level unlocks Make a Star 3 and Make Cancer.
To start off with, grab enough to pick up flowers. The flowers are small, but they actually give you the greatest gain. You should be around 18cm or so. Grab all the salmon cans at the exit of the starting area. all the flowers in the area that you begin in.
Completion of this level unlocks Make a Star 4.
Completion of this level unlocks Make a Star 5 and Make Cygnus.