- Intriguing and alluring 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 "Okami"..
- Original visuals and revolutionary design - Rich stylized 3D graphics reminiscent of traditional Japanese art created on paper scrolls produce a large variety of stages with a watercolor-esque appearance..
- Epic tale that combines folklore and mysticism - Okami uses folklore to bring forth an immersive experience..
- Eclectic and diverse enemies - Diverse line-up of enemies based on Japanese folklore and myths..
- Diversified gameplay - Defeating monsters requires the usage of not only physical attacks, but Amaterasu's own unique abilities.
Product Description
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Mixing Japanese folklore and a stunning traditional Japanese art
style, Okami tells the story of a mythical sun god who sets out
to restore a world to its former beauty and glory. Okami is the
brainchild of Capcom's Clover Studio which is renowned for such
innovative and critically accled titles such as Steel
Battalion and Viewtiful Joe series. In Okami, the legendary
monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a
veritable wasteland. Players must assume the role of a wolf, an
embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu, capable of wielding
unimaginable power. The state of the world lies in gamer's hands
as they must fight ominous beings and recl the earth from a
curse that plagues it. It is crucial to help Amaterasu make the
world a place where all living creatures can dwell once again.
Traditional Japanese art comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D
levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls
brushed with watercolour-like calligraphy art. As a god in the
form of a wolf, Amaterasu must recl its powers that are
scattered throughout the earth, in order to help restore the land
to its former beauty. As players progress through the game, they
will travel to different regions in search of the other godly
embodiments that are hidden, and regain Amaterasu's powers.
Rooted in the third person perspective, gamers will need to
interact with the people they encounter, building their faith by
clandestinely answering their prayers and wishes. As gamers lead
Amaterasu through diverse environments, they will come across
extraordinary monsters that originated from Japanese folklore.
Defeating the creatures that Amaterasu encounters will not be a
small feat. The real-time fighting system not only involves
biting and ramming strikes, but also allows for various attacks
using the bronze mirror of Yata on its back as well as a host of
other unique abilities.
.co.uk Review
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If you ever thought it odd that two CGI kids movies about
talking ants could come out at the same time, followed by two
about talking fish, consider the odds of two video games coming
out within months of each other which involve controlling a wolf
in a Legend of Zelda style game world. In actual fact Okami first
came out in Japan almost a year ago, a long time before Twilight
Princess. Nevertheless, this is the best Zelda style game ever on
a non-Nintendo console and likely to remain one of the very best
games released all year. Not only that but it features probably
the most beautiful graphics ever seen on the PlayStation 2 with a
completely unique cel-shading effect that makes the whole game
world look like it is painted in Japanese water colours.
Throughout the game you control the goddess Amaterasu, who
appears as a white wolf (okami is a pun on the Japanese words for
both wolf and god). Youre guided in your quest, a little too
closely it has to be said, by a talking bug named Issun. Although
Amaterasu can jump and head-butt, her primary interaction with
the world is via the celestial brush. By pausing the game you can
paint magic symbols onscreen to create objects in the world, from
making life bloom to setting off giant bombs. As well as
brush attacks, you can use a range of other weapons swapping
between primary and secondary slots at will. Apart from Issuns
signposting of every puzzle, and the occasionally poor pacing,
this can easily hold its head high amongst Nintendos greatest as
one of the PlayStation 2s last, best games.
HARRISON DENT
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Review
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A compelling, beautiful game that's one of the most enjoyable
adventures in years -- Games Master
Manufacturer's Description
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Mixing Japanese folklore and a stunning traditional Japanese art
style, Okami tells the story of a mythical sun god who sets out
to restore a world to its former beauty and glory. Okami is the
brainchild of Capcom's Clover Studio which is renowned for such
innovative and critically accled titles such as Steel
Battalion and Viewtiful Joe series.
In Okami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and
turned the world into a veritable wasteland. Players must assume
the role of a wolf, an embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu,
capable of wielding unimaginable power. The state of the world
lies in gamer's hands as they must fight ominous beings and
recl the earth from a curse that plagues it. It is crucial to
help Amaterasu make the world a place where all living creatures
can dwell once again.
Traditional Japanese art comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D
levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls
brushed with watercolour-like calligraphy art. As a god in the
form of a wolf, Amaterasu must recl its powers that are
scattered throughout the earth, in order to help restore the land
to its former beauty. As players progress through the game, they
will travel to different regions in search of the other godly
embodiments that are hidden, and regain Amaterasu's powers.
Rooted in the third person perspective, gamers will need to
interact with the people they encounter, building their faith by
clandestinely answering their prayers and wishes. As gamers lead
Amaterasu through diverse environments, they will come across
extraordinary monsters that originated from Japanese folklore.
Defeating the creatures that Amaterasu encounters will not be a
small feat. The real-time fighting system not only involves
biting and ramming strikes, but also allows for various attacks
using the bronze mirror of Yata on its back as well as a host of
other unique abilities. This system allows the use of a myriad of
specials attacks typically not associated with the physical
prowess of a normal wolf. As the wolf becomes more powerful, more
attacks become available. This blend of stylized graphics and
unique gameplay will result in a rich and dynamic experience
never seen before.
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