Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Wii
15th Apr 2008
13th Jun 2008
- Also Available On
- Series
- Tags
- Official Site
- okamiart.com
Reviews
The highly stylised adventure game Okami paints its way onto Wii, but is it a masterpiece?
Okami (Japanese for "wolf"), first released in 2006, was one of the few convincing reasons to still own a PS2. Capcom soon realised that a Wii port would be a good idea, the combination of Wiimote and Nunchuk could perfectly suit the games drawing...
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Okami News
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (February 17th)
Multi-platform plans
It has been another Direct-less week, but that isn't stopping us from taking our Switches for a spin this weekend. Welcome back to another edition of What Are You Playing! Yes, this week didn't bring the Direct announcement that many of us had foreseen, but there was still plenty of juicy news in the world of Nintendo...
Random Capcom Survey Asks If Fans Want Sequels To Okami, Dino Crisis, More
Yes to all
Capcom has launched a rather elaborate survey dubbed 'Super Elections' via its Capcom Town website, in which it is asking fans ten questions relating to its games and business. Answering all ten questions will grant users eligibility to win one of three prizes: a Capcom wood badge set, a key art catalogue, and Capcom Hanafuda. The most...
News Hideki Kamiya Says He Wants To Make An Okami Sequel "Someday"
"I feel this is work that I've left unfinished"
Prior to Hideki Kamiya leading the charge at PlatinumGames, he was working with Capcom and Clover Studio directing projects like the legendary action-adventure game, Okami. Although we've seen a new version of the original title resurface on the Switch in recent years, there have also been calls for a...
News Monster Hunter Rise To Add Okami-Themed Content In 'Capcom Collab 2'
A White Wolf? Now that's a rare sight...
Monster Hunter Rise hasn't yet had quite the same bombardment of quirky crossover quests and gear as its Nintendo-platform predecessors, but Capcom has nonetheless kept the free updates and additional content flowing. The next free addition is a bit of a beauty, too. As you can see in the trailer above, an...
Soapbox An Anniversary Ode To Okami, The Best Zelda Game That Isn't
Fifteen years of Clover's classic
Ever since the The Legend of Zelda turned 35 back in February, we've been looking back over the mainline games with a series of features celebrating and examining each one from a personal perspective. However, today it's the 15th anniversary of another fine action-adventure — a game which may not have the name...
News Ikumi Nakamura Plans To Pitch New Okami Game To Former Employer Capcom
And insists on Hideki Kamiya directing it
If you're a fan of Okami, you might recall how a member of the original development team - Ikumi Nakamura - teased its possible return last year and even roped in PlatinumGames' Hideki Kamiya, who of course served as the director. Now, in a recent interview with IGN Japan, she has revealed her plan i
News Did Hideki Kamiya And Ikumi Nakamura Just Tease An Okami Sequel?
"Okami is going to be back"
Okami is one of those games that seems to raise a smile on the face of anyone lucky enough to have played it, and it would seem that the series is in line for a revival. Ikumi Nakamura – who made headlines at E3 as a staffer at Tango Gameworks before leaving the company and embarking on a massive world tour of games...
News Okami - Amaterasu 'Life Size Bust' Announced by First 4 Figures
Largest statue created yet
Maker of high-end collectibles First 4 Figures has announced that once again it is partnering with Capcom to bring together a life-sized bust of Amaterasu from the world of Okami. The enormous statue is the largest the company has ever created with a height of 67 cm and width of 41 cm. As with the all First 4 Figure...
News 10 Years On, Hideki Kamiya Still Doesn't Think He Could Better Okami
Not even "a pixel of confidence" that he could "surpass the original"
The gorgeous Okami is 10 years old, which is an almost unbelievable fact in itself - it seems like only yesterday that we were stalking its stunning ink-rendered world as Amaterasu, marvelling at the motion controls and tight, appealing gameplay. Despite getting a sequel on the...
News The First 4 Figures Amaterasu Reminds Us of Why We Love Ōkami
Pure art
Ōkami was developed by Clover Studio, the fantastic Capcom-owned developer that disbanded and formed - for the most part - the equally wonderful PlatinumGames. Originally a PS2 game, we fell in love with the Wii version courtesy of its Wii Remote pointer controls - the act of drawing shapes to trigger abilities and attacks worked...
About The Game
Orochi, the legendary monster, has returned to transform the world into a wasteland. In order to restore the earth's natural order and beauty, the wolf-embodied sun god Amaterasu must defeat each ominous being he encounters. Amaterasu travels through different regions of the world to regain "Celestial Brush" powers, all the while revitalizing all life.
Using an innovative control scheme, slash away at enemies, use various brush strokes to solve puzzles, create pathways, chop down trees or turn night into day. The real-time fighting system not only involves assorted brush techniques, but also myriad of specials attacks typically not associated with the physical prowess of a normal wolf.
Featuring a visually stunning art style, Okami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Throughout the vibrant and distinctive surroundings, interact with a dynamic cast of characters and build their faith to uncover clues and hints. The blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay results in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before.
Key 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 wields 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 "Ôkami".
- 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.
Comments 9
IMO, best game on the Wii. Gameplay is extremely satisfying, and the sound and visuals are amazing.
Damn this game was good. I loved playing it. I've plyed it through only once, but that was one heck of a time. I liked that little guy over Amaterasu's head, Issun was his name. I think I'll go play it again and get all the rest of the stuff.
Wow this looks like Zelda and LostWinds mixed together. I better check it out!
One of the best games ever. Deserves a 10/10.
You can cat the review by saying: EPIC.
I "stole" it for 20€, and after playing, I would have paid more.
This is a very good game, a shame that Clover was ended by Capcom. It still draws conclusions that these people werent kidding about in- game experience. I always heard and knew that this game was 'good' but after playing it for the first 5 hours it felt as if I was back in 1998 when I first played Ocarina of Time. I didnt get that feeling when I played a game like Twilight Princess though. I think this says much about it, the brush tech. also works very good on Wii (havent played the PS2 version) to keep it short: A must have for almost every Wii gamer.
BEST GAME EVER! I cant wait until the sequel! ( Okamiden )
IMO better than Twilight Princess. Okami is amazing; a must play. :3
Dang I never knew nintendolife existed back in 2009, o_o
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