Okami details
| Formats: | 12 Wii, PS2 |
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| Genre: | Adventure |
| Developers: | CLOVER STUDIO |
| Rental release: | 13 Jun 2008 |
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Okami Is Beautiful
By Alqua (2 reviews) from Bristol , 06 Aug 2008[Highly rated reviewer]
Some have accused this game of copying the key features of Zelda and the Twilight Princess, and there are striking similarities, due to the main character being a wolf, and the focus on stunning visuals and beautiful cutscenes. However, these accusations are, though not without basis, slightly misplaced. Whereas it is true that Okami's Main Character is a Goddess who goes by the name of Ameriterasu and takes the form of a wolf, the story of Okami is based on ancient Japanese folklore, which really shows through in the storyline. Whilst on the subject, the storyline is, in my opinion, the best I have seen in a game since Final Fantasy 7 (HUGE praise there), with so many twists and turns, you never really know how long the game could go on. For example, I thought, on three separate occasions, that the game would end at the end of the cutscene i was watching, only to be surprised as the story twisted and i was presented with a whole new adventure!
The combat system is a joy to use, and although it utilises the constant wiggling of the wii remote to attack enemies, it never gets boring or tiring, as the attacks can be broken up by using the delightful techniques of the celestial brush.
The celestial brush is the centrepoint of the game. It is what Ameriterasu uses to put down her awesome godly powers. It is used by holding down the B button, and drawing a shape that corresponds to the desired technique. The techniques available range from a slash to attack enemies, to a bomb to blow up enemies or obstacles, to a gust of wind to put out fires. I believe there are around 14 techniques in total, and they are unlocked throughout the game. They are also EXTREMELY easy to use, and feel completely natural.
Last but not least, we come to the selling point of the game, it's beauty. the whole game is presented in the style of a Japanese watercolour panting, with broad lines surrounding objects, and the entire screen bursting the bright and vibrant colours. This really is a game best played on a great TV that can really handle colours. The visuals are truly stunning and there are some that will bring a tear to the eye of even the most hardcore gamers. It's a beautiful game. Now go rent/buy it.- Was this review helpful to you?
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(13)Battle by paintbrush - I draw the line!!
By janeyann (3 reviews) , 30 Oct 2012i got this based on the reviews. its nothing like Zelda! Battles by brushwork..drawing to win a fight?! What the..?!!! Pants. And I hated the blocky artwork. woeful. not impressed. played it for 20 mins...BORED! If you like Zelda, don't play this..try Alice the madness returns or something, but not this.- Was this review helpful to you?
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By wiigamer (531 reviews) from middlesbrough , 29 Jun 2011wii console (us version),wii loader (play uk games on us console).Game works-yes.
Another game added to my list of games that do work.- Was this review helpful to you?
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not shinji mikami's greatest work
By sylar23 (3 reviews) from Birmingham , 21 May 2010Okami is a good game but for the type of game it is its just to long. its about 30 to 40 hours long and i started to get a bit bored 20 hours in and nothing made me want to play the rest but that 20 hours was really fun. you don't have to finnish it to injoy it cause you pretty much know how the story will turn out i had wanted to play this game for a long time cause im a big fan of shinji mikami's work eg.resident evil 4 bayonetta etc.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Okami is great
By Plavixo (1 review) from Southampton , 08 Mar 2010This is definitely the best game I have played on the wii. It is an adventure game with a compelling story line and nice controls. I personally am rubbish at contolling console games, but I found Okami within my reach whilst still being challenging.
Super game that I highly recommend.- Was this review helpful to you?
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Zelda but not
By Roger Ward from Shropshire, England , 15 Jan 2010worse graphics, gameplay than the zelda series (even the gamecube one).
if you discount other games of this type its a decent game, just doesnt come up to the standards of what i was expecting- Was this review helpful to you?
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