Okami

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9.4
excellent
 

The Bottom Line

The first original title from Capcom's Clover Studio -- headed up by Viewtiful Joe producer Atsushi Inaba. ÅŒkami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Playing as Amatarasu, the sun goddess who takes on the form of a wolf, your goal is to bring life back to the world. Bringing life back to the world involves defeating lots of beasts. With each beast you defeat, the world's life force is restored just a bit, with colors and eventually people appearing.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
90/100
score

Okami's stunning good looks give it the appearance of a cross between a cartoon and a traditional Japanese ink-and-watercolor painting, and perhaps best of all, the game keeps going and going for much longer than most other games like it.

GameZone review logo
94/100
score

Every moment is heightened by breathtaking beauty. At times you'll forget that this game was designed for a current-gen console.

IGN review logo
91/100
score

a game that any self-respecting Sony Playstation 2 owner should pick up simply because you've never played anything like it before.

Game Features

Create and destroy at will - Play as a god to re-establish order and beauty to a world laid barren by evil.
Innovative gameplay and control scheme - Defeating monsters requires the usage of not only physical attacks, but also Amaterasu's "˜Celestial Brush' to paint the desired powers for decimating enemies and solving puzzles.
Intense action-packed battles -- Rooted in Japanese folklore, fight against a diverse line-up of demons and monsters.
Utilize various gameplay styles -- In addition to the Celestial Brush, Amaterasu can wield three types of offensive weaponry, each with their own unique abilities and effects. Depending on how a weapon is equipped, it can be used as the main or sub weapon: Reflectors -- These well-balanced weapons are suited for close range combat Rosaries-- Sacred magatama beads are great for quick long range attacks Glaives -- These can be charged up to unleash powerful close range attacks
Intriguing main character -- Assume the role of the sun god, Amaterasu, who descends upon the earth in the form of a wolf. The Japanese translation of the word wolf is "ÅŒkami".
Original visuals and revolutionary design-- Vibrant and inspiring graphics, reminiscent of traditional Japanese art created on paper scrolls, produce a large variety of stages with a watercolor-esque appearance.
Interact with a unique and dynamic cast of characters.
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Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Pressure Sensitive, Vibration Function

Memory
170 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Fantasy Violence, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:9/19/2006
Publisher:Capcom
Developer:Clover Studio
Genre:Adventure
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
9.4
Gameplay
9.4
Graphics
9.9
Sound
8
Concept
9.4
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
9.4/10

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