With some modern enhancements here and there, Capcom's Okami still looks as beautiful as it did when it was originally released back in 2006. As it's been ported across to multiple devices over the years - including the Nintendo Wii, it's been given regular visual makeovers.
Okami HD - now available on the Nintendo Switch - has received the same treatment. Of course, the folks at Digital Foundry have released a new video comparing how this current version stacks up to existing releases. Compared the Wii version - which was lacking visual flourishes found in the original PS2 release - the Switch title is drastically improved, borrowing all the enhancements from more recent re-releases.
In terms of the resolution, the Switch version runs at a full 1080p while docked, and in portable mode it's capped at 720p. Like other versions, you can play the game in the older 4:3 mode, and change the intensity of the filters. The image quality apparently outdoes other games on the Switch, and in terms of performance, the game runs at a relatively stable 30fps in both the docked and portable modes.
According to Digital Foundry, 60fps is "currently off the table" in this remastered version. The 30fps in the Switch release is on par with the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X versions of the game. The summary was the Switch version is just behind in terms of overall performance, but is still worth checking out.
Take a look at the full analysis in the video above, and tell us in the comments if you've been playing Okami on the Switch.
[source eurogamer.net]
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I've never played it... my cousin bought a Switch for Breath of the Wild, he put about 100 hours in to it and bought ARMS but barely touched that or his Switch since. This game has him back though, he absolutely loved it first time around and was delighted to see it coming to the eShop for so cheap.
The game its self is OK, or was back in the day. It has had enough of a face-lift to ask £16 for those who have not played it. For those who have played and want to play it again wait 6 months until it gets a big discount.
Glad I waited to play this version, as the touch controls sound like a delight!
Anyway, this'll be my first experience with the game.
I really need to get into Okami because I own it on PS3, PS4 and Switch now but have never got around to it.
Never played it, playing it now, enjoying it. Also, got a physical copy a 10 min walk from my house, just rubbing it in a bit.
@kepsux For PS4 or Xbox One?
@UltimateDespair1 Swiitch, my dude
@kepsux I thought it was digital only for the Switch?
@UltimateDespair1 It got a physical release in Japanland
This is the best version because of the touchscreen and joycon support.
I already own this game 3 times, don't make me buy it a fourth
@Kai_ Buy it.
I've got the PS4 version. It should be possible to lower or even cut out the "talking" noise in the settings menu but on the PS4 it doesn't seem to do anything. And the settings for inverting the X and Y axis doesn't seem to work either. Anyone can tell me how the Switch version is holding up in these regards? It's weird...I had the Wii version and I don't remember having these issues.
@UltimateDespair1
Physical in Japan. I ordered one from Amazon Japan.
I remember playing Okami on Wii but didn't think it was as good as reviews said, still a great game though. Do think it would be worth another try, especially at that price. It's a bargain when you consider Go Vacation is full price.
Joy con and touch screen options make this the best version of the game for me.
Probably gonna pick this up after I finish with Ys VIII.
Oh boy, I didn't know that the Switch version was so good. Digital Foundry says it's the best-looking and best-performing 3D game on Switch!
I recommend this game to anyone because of that and because it's better than some Zelda games, including Breath of the Wild... in my opinion.
Don't skip it because it wasn't developed by Nintendo, that would be silly! I have it on Xbox One X and I am jealous of how you can use the Celestial Brush on Switch (portable mode)!
@wazlon The Wii version is the worst with the rough controls and blurriness.
Great. Now go make something I have not bought 3 times with all this tech. Like the video said, I have the best version of the game with my PC copy. So Okami-Den HD 2019.
@Vriess inverting camera controls and lowering the talking volume both work on the Swiitch release. Funny so many people have the same exact complaints.
LOVE this game. Very disappointed about no physical release in the ol' USA so I'm waiting for a sale to offset the cost of the SD card I need to be able to download it. I'd import the JP version but that's not exactly affordable.
Digital Foundry are just picky, all versions of Okami looks and plays great. Even the Wii port of Okami looks good (that is if you use component or the Nintendo HD scaler rather than that crappy AV or play it on Wii U) and I know this cause I got the game running on Wii U where it almost match the PS3 version in quality, only thing is that it upscale and not render in HD.
It'a taking all my willpower to wait and see if this gets physical in the US. I'm 99% sure it will for all kinds of reasons, but it's so tempting to buy it digitally right now.
Stopped watching the moment he writes SANIC with the celestial brush. Talk about abusing power, amirite?
Did they put back the end credit song from the original?
western physical release, please
Oh no, it's not 60 fps, boo hoo
I’d like to have a 60fps experience for once, but honestly, the lower framerate kinda matches the aesthetic of the game overall. And handheld + touch controls is a win-win.
I started it on Wii, but never finished it for whatever reason. Might give it a shot later this year when I have a bit more free cash and I've invested in Nintendo Switch Online. Glad to see the Switch version was worth the wait, though!
I played the Wii version and I thought it was a sleeping pill. I'd pass this version.
@JasmineDragon I ordered a physical copy from Amazon Japan since apparently it has an option to play in English last I checked?
@retro_player_22 but that's their job, to be picky (read analytical)
@justin233 The cart costs about $32 shipped from amazon Japan. They even let you pay in dollars. Doubt it would be less than $30+tax if they released it in the US.
@retro_player_22 DF aren't picky, the whole point of it is to examine the technical aspects of games. They aren't reviewers, so if they missed out on pointing out anything wring with the game technically, they wouldn't be doing their job. Their videos are more for those if us interested in the technical side of things, and they do that well. The amount if releases okami has had iver the generations makes it perfect for their technical comparisons.
As he points out in the video, the frame packing issue isn't noticable during play, and he's even suprised himself, however, the technical data does show it happening, so it needs to be mentioned.
@Lalivero Yeah, supposedly it does support English. I just went ahead and took the chance. My first Japanese import!
Just ordered from Japan. This is also my first import, so I'm thrilled Nintendo finally eased up on the region locking. Okami would have taken a sizable chunk out of my SD card otherwise.
@BlueOcean I didn't really think there were control issues back then but now you mention it the controls were quite bad at times and that did irritate me quite a lot. Am assuming Switch motion controls are better or I can go without motion completely.
I bought it for $13 on X1X....may end up double dipping on Switch at some point. I was planning to wait for Switch but....the sale...
@wazlon The idea of making the Wii Remote a "real" Celestial Brush is amazing in theory, but the reality is that it was very frustrating to use. The Wii version has additional performance issues.
On Switch with the joycons is the same, but the touch controls work flawlessly in portable mode. I don't have the Switch version, I have the Wii and Xbox One X versions, but Digital Foundry talks about controls on the video.
If you get the Switch version of Okami HD I'd recommend you to play in portable mode. The performance and resolution are great on portable mode and the game is big, enjoyable and beautiful. So if you have the chance to get an awesome game that also performs great for Switch, I'd take it. Very few better options for the console at the moment.
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