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Unfairly ignored when it was released on the PlayStation 2, Okami gets a second chance on the Wii, a platform where it shines even brighter. The best Zelda-style game not to come from Nintendo, you control the sun goddess Amaterasu in wolf form and help her bring colour back to an ancient version of Japan cursed into darkness. The already innovative combat is improved further thanks to the Wii’s controls, and the game remains one of the longest and most-varied adventures ever seen. The stunning graphics, which look like moving watercolours, elevate Okami above other games into a true work of art.
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In Okami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a veritable wasteland. Players must assume the role of a wolf, an embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu, which is capable of wielding unimaginable power. The state of the world lies in your hands as you must fight ominous beings and reclaim the earth from a curse that plagues it. It is crucial to help Amaterasu make the world a place where all living creatures can dwell once again. Defeating the creatures that Amaterasu encounters will not be a small feat. The real-time fighting system not only involves biting and ramming strikes, but also allows for various attacks using bronze mirror of Yata on its back as well as a host of other unique abilities. This system allows the usage of a myriad of specials attacks typically not associated with the physical prowess of a normal wolf. As the wolf becomes more powerful, more attacks become available. This blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay will result in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before. Traditional Japanese art comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels Rooted in the third person perspective, you will need to interact with the people you encounter, building their faith by clandestinely answering their prayers and wishes
- Create and destroy at will - Play as a god to re-establish order and beauty to a world laid barren by evil
- Intense action-packed battles - Rooted in Japanese folklore, fight against a diverse line-up of demons and monsters
- Interact with a unique and dynamic cast of characters
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41 of 45 people found the following review helpful
By M. J. Barr
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've only had this a day, so I haven't even come close to finishing it. I'm about four hours in and I have to say that in those four hours Okami has more style, character, joy and fun packed into it than the vast majority of tripe and generic sandbox games out there(not naming names)and is such a joy that I can't believe I'd never bothered to play it on my mates' PS2. I'm not gonna waffle, I'll just urge you to purchase this game and help it find the audience it so richly deserves.
The visuals are still mindblowing (especially in HD), the soundtrack is rich and the controls, whilst needing a bit of getting used to, are great. The Wii Remote controlled Celestial Brush is clearly an improvement over the PS2's analogue stick and everything else, you name it, it's effin marvellous.
So please. Buy this game and get ready to find out why videogames are so brilliant. If more games like this were made, the world be a much happier place.
The visuals are still mindblowing (especially in HD), the soundtrack is rich and the controls, whilst needing a bit of getting used to, are great. The Wii Remote controlled Celestial Brush is clearly an improvement over the PS2's analogue stick and everything else, you name it, it's effin marvellous.
So please. Buy this game and get ready to find out why videogames are so brilliant. If more games like this were made, the world be a much happier place.
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I've been waiting for this ever since it came out on the PS2. Put simply this is a very original, beautiful, engrossing, fun game. Don't listen to the idiots who have moaned about the controls, I'm only an occasional gamer and I've have had no trouble once I got the hang of them (which took about 10 minutes and surely any new game takes a *little* practice to really nail).
Please don't let this become an underappreciated classic the way it was on the PS2, spend your money supporting a game with imagination rather than the next MMORPG, FPS or RTS that comes along.
Please don't let this become an underappreciated classic the way it was on the PS2, spend your money supporting a game with imagination rather than the next MMORPG, FPS or RTS that comes along.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I just finished this game today, with a total of 63 hours gameplay. This is amazing considering most games these days have an average of 12 hours gameplay, so more than worth the money. Furthermore, this 63 hours of gameplay isn't just the same old repetitive junk some games are designed to spew out. This game has an intense story line, and every time you think the game may be ending a new chapter emerges.
There are several characteritics to this game which make it truly unique and awesome. The 'celestial brush', the soundtrack, the multi-layered characters etc. But my favourite aspect by far is the amount of detail put into the myth and legend aspect of the game. Almost every aspect, from the gods, the way they behave, the heroes, storylines, 'the wandering artist', the cultural references, everything has some inspiration in true Japanese myth.
Combine that with the graphical style of Japanese woodcarving and watercolours which provide the inspiration, then you get a truly stunning experience (just watch any trailer).
And in true RPG spirit, there are a number of side quests, collectables, power-ups. The designer for this game took a lot of inspiration from the Zelda games, so if you find yourself enjoying them then you will probably like this game.
In summary: Epic!
There are several characteritics to this game which make it truly unique and awesome. The 'celestial brush', the soundtrack, the multi-layered characters etc. But my favourite aspect by far is the amount of detail put into the myth and legend aspect of the game. Almost every aspect, from the gods, the way they behave, the heroes, storylines, 'the wandering artist', the cultural references, everything has some inspiration in true Japanese myth.
Combine that with the graphical style of Japanese woodcarving and watercolours which provide the inspiration, then you get a truly stunning experience (just watch any trailer).
And in true RPG spirit, there are a number of side quests, collectables, power-ups. The designer for this game took a lot of inspiration from the Zelda games, so if you find yourself enjoying them then you will probably like this game.
In summary: Epic!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Claire Eriks
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Okami is one of those games that is "unknown", until you discover it and realise that it actually has a massive fanbase. Now I hardly seem able to escape it, but that doesn't particularly bother me.
The Good::
-An original plot; I'm not saying there aren't any other games like this, but I've never come across a game where you play as a God/ess and fight off monsters using divine items and brush techniques
-Beautiful artwork - it takes a while to get used to and is VERY different to how I am used to, but that somehow makes it seem all the more wonderful, especially when you rejuvenate a plant (the Guardian Trees particularly)
-Has some fantastic twists in the plot that I totally did not expect
-I loved the soundtrack! There were unique, memorable tunes that set the atmosphere well
-Some good puzzles, although sometimes quite tricky to solve
-A good game length. Not too long, not too short; it took me around thirty hours to complete
The Neutral::
-Takes a little getting used to the brush strokes (but, when you use them a few times, you will be amazed at how you ever struggled)
-Filling in stars for constellations can sometimes get a little infuriating, but you are rewarded with a cute little animation scene and a brush technique (just remember to try and do quick dabs of the brush)
The Bad::
-The waterspout technique; this is the one brush technique I had some difficulties with, when you want a column of water to go straight up. It seemed ridiculously difficult to draw a quick, straight line upwards - I did find it a bit easier as time progressed, but I still struggled throughout the game.... Read more ›
The Good::
-An original plot; I'm not saying there aren't any other games like this, but I've never come across a game where you play as a God/ess and fight off monsters using divine items and brush techniques
-Beautiful artwork - it takes a while to get used to and is VERY different to how I am used to, but that somehow makes it seem all the more wonderful, especially when you rejuvenate a plant (the Guardian Trees particularly)
-Has some fantastic twists in the plot that I totally did not expect
-I loved the soundtrack! There were unique, memorable tunes that set the atmosphere well
-Some good puzzles, although sometimes quite tricky to solve
-A good game length. Not too long, not too short; it took me around thirty hours to complete
The Neutral::
-Takes a little getting used to the brush strokes (but, when you use them a few times, you will be amazed at how you ever struggled)
-Filling in stars for constellations can sometimes get a little infuriating, but you are rewarded with a cute little animation scene and a brush technique (just remember to try and do quick dabs of the brush)
The Bad::
-The waterspout technique; this is the one brush technique I had some difficulties with, when you want a column of water to go straight up. It seemed ridiculously difficult to draw a quick, straight line upwards - I did find it a bit easier as time progressed, but I still struggled throughout the game.... Read more ›
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chances are if you're reading this you'll already be aware of what Okami's all about - Zelda-esque adventure game with beautiful stylised graphics, a neat paintbrush ability gimmick and charm oozing out of its virtual eyeballs. Playing it nearly two years ago on the PS2, I was blown away by how brazenly enjoyable this game is; as a result, Zelda: Twilight Princess, which I played immediately after, seemed a bit stale in comparison.
Obviously a lot of people didn't feel the same way, or at least never got round to finding out, as Okami on PS2 did pretty disastrously for sales. I guess Capcom are hoping that the strong demand for a Wii version (which always seemed a given, considering how well the idea of using a paintbrush in-game suits the Wii's controls) will reflect in the sales. Here's hoping, because Okami is still essential today, though arguably NOT if you already have the PS2 version.
With the benefit of having played both, there are definitely pros and cons for the Wii version. Con - The content is identical, so there's no extras waiting for Wii players. Pro - the loading and saving times are a lot shorter. Con (though how big of one is debatable) - the filter used on the PS2 version to give the graphics are more painted, watercolour look, is absent; it's not a major difference but the colours seem a little stark. Personally I preferred the PS2's graphics. (Possible) Pro - the audio chatter that goes with the on-screen dialogue has been quietened down a lot - a lot of people found this irritating on the PS2; personally I think it's pretty charming.
The controls are different, but whether they're better or worse is debatable. They're just... different.... Read more ›
Obviously a lot of people didn't feel the same way, or at least never got round to finding out, as Okami on PS2 did pretty disastrously for sales. I guess Capcom are hoping that the strong demand for a Wii version (which always seemed a given, considering how well the idea of using a paintbrush in-game suits the Wii's controls) will reflect in the sales. Here's hoping, because Okami is still essential today, though arguably NOT if you already have the PS2 version.
With the benefit of having played both, there are definitely pros and cons for the Wii version. Con - The content is identical, so there's no extras waiting for Wii players. Pro - the loading and saving times are a lot shorter. Con (though how big of one is debatable) - the filter used on the PS2 version to give the graphics are more painted, watercolour look, is absent; it's not a major difference but the colours seem a little stark. Personally I preferred the PS2's graphics. (Possible) Pro - the audio chatter that goes with the on-screen dialogue has been quietened down a lot - a lot of people found this irritating on the PS2; personally I think it's pretty charming.
The controls are different, but whether they're better or worse is debatable. They're just... different.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Pretty much my favourite game ever.
I really, really love Okami.
I bought it because I played Zelda: Skyward Sword and it was recced for fans and looked interesting. Read more
I bought it because I played Zelda: Skyward Sword and it was recced for fans and looked interesting. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars
Terrific game
Beautiful, and amazing gameplay - I have enjoyed it tremendously, it is half game, half work of art. Highly recommended.
Published 2 months ago by Greg Armstrong
5.0 out of 5 stars
I want to be a Wolf
I originally played this game on the PS2 when it first came out (borrowed from a friend) and fell in love with the storyline and artstyle. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Sakura K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Okami will caress your feelings like no other game
When I finished this game, I was speechless.
From the flawless art to the inspirational storyline, this game will grip your emotions like Frodo gripped Samwise Gamgee's... Read more
From the flawless art to the inspirational storyline, this game will grip your emotions like Frodo gripped Samwise Gamgee's... Read more
Published 5 months ago by J. Li
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing art direction
You cant miss this beautiful and epic action adventure ported to Wii from Ps2. If you like Zeldas you will enjoy Okami.
Published 5 months ago by Jorge Jimenez Casero
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great game, let down by the platform
Great story, beautiful visual style, and fun to play. I purchased this game for the wii thinking that the motion controls would compliment the features of the game that require the... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Miss NM
5.0 out of 5 stars
thanks
for being very cheap its kind of a push off but when i got it here and started playing it, it worked amazingly, just like a new game! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Lia
5.0 out of 5 stars
Solo adventure game + wolves!
My daughter really wanted this Wii game. She is into wolves and Japan. This game does both.
Unlike many Wii games it is a game for only one player but she loves it.
Unlike many Wii games it is a game for only one player but she loves it.
Published 11 months ago by Taylortwocities
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfection
This is a truly beautiful game. I found myself completely involved in the story from the start. The tale twisted and turned, taking me by surprise. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Chloé
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesomeness!
I love this game! The storyline, gameplay and everything to do with it is brilliant and if all else fails you can always fall back on the beautiful graphics! Read more
Published 19 months ago by J. Booker
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