Abstract: del.icio.us | Digg This | Glink It Every so often you see lists pop up online chronicling history’s greatest underappreciated games, and there are a few titles that are consistently included: Psychonauts, Ico, and Beyond Good and Evil just to name a...
Abstract: Name: OkamiGenre: AdventurePlatform: Nintendo Wii, PS2 (Reviewed on Wii)I ignored Okami when it was released, and I couldn’t tell you for the life of me why I did. All of the buzz for the title was positive, and the game remained on my wall of shame wi...
Abstract: Its been over a year and a half since the under-appreciated Okami was released on PS2. This action-adventure title from Capcom-owned developer Clover wound up spurring the publisher to close the studio, which was a real shame since their last game wa...
Abstract: Ever since it was released on the PS2 back in 2006, gaming journalists have ranted that Okami is the closest one can get to a 3D Zelda game on a non-Nintendo console. Two years later, the comparisons between that huge Nintendo franchise and the "under...
Breathtaking artistry and music; refreshingly original character design and animation; strong storytelling.
Motion-sensing controls make using the Celestial Brush painfully frustrating; mild camera issues.
In 2006, Capcom and the now-defunct Clover Studio released Okami for the PlayStation 2, earning multiple accolades including GameSpys highest possible review score. In 2008, Okami comes to the Nintendo Wii with motion-sensitive controls for its lauded...
Amazing production values, A long and enjoyable adventure with plenty of collectibles and side tasks, Celestial brush mechanic adds spice to battles and exploration, Quests are extremely varied and make good use of brush techniques.
Some of the motion controls arent responsive, Combat is on the easy side.
Age hasnt diminished the beauty of this modern classic. ...
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Published: 2008-04-15, Author: Kevin , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Theres a blissful moment in the first hour of Okami, one that is repeated several times throughout the games epic tale: Tasked with restoring an afflicted sapling to its former beauty, you bring it to life with a swirl of your virtual paintbrush. The...
Abstract: When Okami originally came out on the PS2, gamers and critics alike were impressed with its original visual style and story design. Now, two years later, the game debuts on the Wii and manages to not only recapture the magic and charm of the original b...
Abstract: The original Okami for PS2 is one of my very favorite games -- a stunning achievement in both artistry and entertainment. And it's still the same beautifully told, endlessly creative, epic adventure that I immersed myself in two falls ago. While the Wi...
