Okami HD

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 238 Ratings

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  1. Firemahci
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    To all the nice people writing negative reviews. You can skip cut-scenes by pressing F1 . I get that the dialogue pace is slow but don't be unfair to such a great game.
  2. Termin8ter
    Jan 24, 2018
    8
    Ah, Okami, the classic game that stars Amaterasu, one of my favourite characters in Marvel vs Capcom 3. This game is visually stunning, has fun gameplay and good music. The main issue is that the opening is very flawed. But overall, Okami is a great game and this re-release improves the visuals even more.
  3. LuisSera
    Mar 21, 2018
    10
    To all the kids who has been writing negative reviews here, please go back to playing call of duty, it's obvious you kids these days only like games with cheap thrills, microtransactions and day one DLC. Okami is easily one of the most beautiful experiences in gaming, when people are talking about "Art in videogames" I think of Okami, something you cod kids will never understand. SoTo all the kids who has been writing negative reviews here, please go back to playing call of duty, it's obvious you kids these days only like games with cheap thrills, microtransactions and day one DLC. Okami is easily one of the most beautiful experiences in gaming, when people are talking about "Art in videogames" I think of Okami, something you cod kids will never understand. So please, go spread your toxic behavior someplace else.… Expand
  4. LordBoognish
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. People are simple and asinine to review this game at zero? Just as others have said don’t listen to the little haters… I don’t know if this game is old enough to be considered a classic, LOL… but I do think this game should be played by anyone likes action type Platformer is for sure. I don’t actually think this game deserves a perfect score I am just trying to offset some of these **** little voters who are just trying to bring it down I think you may be deserves 8/10 or so. I think this game is fun to play just for the cool Japanese watercolor visuals…… Expand
  5. Aldente
    Jan 25, 2018
    10
    You need a minimal level of patience to play this game. It's a fantastic game with a decent port which doesn't hinder if you don't let it. I think sometimes people forget that it's important to invest your attention in order to draw out the potential in a game. For the record the opening cutscene is skippable with F1, however I think it's important not to skip the opening cutscene becauseYou need a minimal level of patience to play this game. It's a fantastic game with a decent port which doesn't hinder if you don't let it. I think sometimes people forget that it's important to invest your attention in order to draw out the potential in a game. For the record the opening cutscene is skippable with F1, however I think it's important not to skip the opening cutscene because it sets a precedent for how much of your attention you are willing to give to this game.… Expand
  6. VHS-Player
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    This game is just a visual mind trip. A wonderful piece of work that most games can't even compare to. I am truly impressed by the amount of time the designers took to digitally render the UI and the game. Much better than other indie games that I have played.
  7. MastroCicuta
    Jan 1, 2018
    9
    Don't listen to angry kids, this game is a piece of art.
    Sure a nice and smooth 60 fps experience would have helped, but still the game is made to function at 30 frame, animations, sprites and etc, and despite the frame lock the game look absolutely awesome, especially if compared to its ps2 original version.
    And regarding the unskippable intro..... cmon people what's wrong with you? do    Don't listen to angry kids, this game is a piece of art.
    Sure a nice and smooth 60 fps experience would have helped, but still the game is made to function at 30 frame, animations, sprites and etc, and despite the frame lock the game look absolutely awesome, especially if compared to its ps2 original version.
    And regarding the unskippable intro..... cmon people what's wrong with you? do something else, or just be patient you just have to go through it the very first time and that's it, the only unskippable cutscene in the whole game!    … Expand
  8. Retron
    Feb 3, 2018
    10
    Ah, Okami. I'd heard great things about this game over the years, but as I don't own a Wii, Xbox or PlayStation I'd not been able to play it. When I saw it was coming out for the PC, via Steam, I was delighted - at last, I'd see what the fuss was about!

    As it turns out, it was well worth the wait. While some may moan about the intro, I found it set the scene well and truth be told    Ah, Okami. I'd heard great things about this game over the years, but as I don't own a Wii, Xbox or PlayStation I'd not been able to play it. When I saw it was coming out for the PC, via Steam, I was delighted - at last, I'd see what the fuss was about!

    As it turns out, it was well worth the wait. While some may moan about the intro, I found it set the scene well and truth be told didn't realise it went on for 18 minutes, or however long it is. After reversing the mouse controls I was soon galloping around Nippon.

    The world makes you want to explore and you're frequently rewarded for going round the houses or off the beaten track. Coming from a world with MMOs and games like Skyrim, some things seem very odd, such as the combat system (monsters look like scrolls from afar, then you end up in an arena when you fight them), but I guess that's due to its console origins. In many ways it's similar to RPGs in that you have hit points, mana points (in the form of ink pots), harder enemies as time goes by and a variety of weapons and enhancements to pick up along the way.

    The fights themselves are actually better than I thought, as I'd assumed they'd be simple affairs - 20 hours in I'm still finding new monster types and working out how best to deal with them is fun. Over the course of the game you unlock various utilities to be used in combat (via the celestial brush, which allows you to modify the environment), as well as melee weapons.

    The graphics are gorgeous, cartoony in style but they fit the Japanese-folklore atmosphere perfectly. When, as often happens, you bring an area back to life the visual flourishes are absolutely enchanting - it feels rewarding in a way that you don't get with other games and (daft to say) it evokes a sense of peace and tranquility which is quite alien with PC gaming! Similarly the "victory howls" which your wolf avatar performs after killing bosses are immensely gratifying. Complimenting this perfectly is the music, which in some cases is so good it's worth just standing around and listening to it (Ryoshima Coast is a case in point).

    Gameplay is actually far more varied than I was expecting, happily: whether it's negotiating a vertical maze, digging up turnips or simply racing for the sheer joy of it, there are all sorts of minigames and puzzles to solve. At times it turns quite platformy, but never overwhelmingly so - it's a forgiving game.

    By way of variety there are various collectibles to be found, notably 99 beads which give you a "special reward" when found. They tend to pop up in the oddest of places and I'm looking forward to trying to collect them all! I'll have plenty of time to do it too, as the starting areas have things which can't be opened / dug up / exploded or whatever until later in the game, as you have to learn new celestial brush techniques or moves to be able to interact with them.

    I'm not sure how much longer it'll take me, but I've a feeling I'm not even halfway through the game yet. For the price it's an absolute steal - pennies an hour in terms of gameplay and wow, it's involving gameplay too. It's a beautiful game and I've found it refreshing, eye-popping at times and a joyful experience all told - I'll be sad when I eventually finish it!    … Expand
  9. 15963574258
    Mar 24, 2018
    10
    This game is my favorite. A thousand words are not enough to express my love for it. It's beautiful and unforgettable.It is suitable for people in a leisurely manner
  10. ThisBoiLoveAmmy
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    I havent finished the game sadly, but right now Okami HD is so good that i consider it to be one of my favorite games right now. The graphics are at the highest quality it could be, the game play is sharp and very straight forward. And the story is just so well written that it is like reading the book Wonder if it was with a Japanese folklore twist. For all of you who say this is a copy ofI havent finished the game sadly, but right now Okami HD is so good that i consider it to be one of my favorite games right now. The graphics are at the highest quality it could be, the game play is sharp and very straight forward. And the story is just so well written that it is like reading the book Wonder if it was with a Japanese folklore twist. For all of you who say this is a copy of The Legend Of Zelda, I %100 dont even see similar style on gameplay and graphics or even story. So in conclusion, Okami HD will always be one of my favorite games no matter what… Expand
  11. Draco901
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Okami... an underappreciated master piece of a game, remastered in both a faithful and enjoyable light. What's there to hate? Sure, the gameplay may not be for everyone, but it still does its own thing beautifully with practically no flaws. Some may say the game is too easy, some may say it's too confusing, but honestly, there's enough challenge with side content and a pretty good learningOkami... an underappreciated master piece of a game, remastered in both a faithful and enjoyable light. What's there to hate? Sure, the gameplay may not be for everyone, but it still does its own thing beautifully with practically no flaws. Some may say the game is too easy, some may say it's too confusing, but honestly, there's enough challenge with side content and a pretty good learning curve to the game as well. I see no real problems with the game's execution in any ways other than being a tad short. Can I really blame a remake for the original's few problems, though?… Expand
  12. TheWeakerOne
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    this game is a masterpiece, everyone should play it, i played first on ps2, and it was amazing to play again on pc.
  13. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    오오카미 HD 한국어판으로 출시해주세요!

    Please release the 'Ookami HD' game in Korean!
  14. 22446688Bb
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    The game has the player controlling the main character, Amaterasu, in a woodcut, watercolor style, cel-shaded environment, which looks like an animated Japanese ink-illustration (known as ink wash painting, or sumi-e) with other styles of art. The gameplay style is a mix of action, platform, and puzzle gaming genres, and has been noted by many reviewers to have numerous similarities inThe game has the player controlling the main character, Amaterasu, in a woodcut, watercolor style, cel-shaded environment, which looks like an animated Japanese ink-illustration (known as ink wash painting, or sumi-e) with other styles of art. The gameplay style is a mix of action, platform, and puzzle gaming genres, and has been noted by many reviewers to have numerous similarities in overall gameplay style to The Legend of Zelda series,[3] an inspiration that director Hideki Kamiya, a self-proclaimed Zelda fan, has admitted has influenced his general game design.[4] The main story is primarily linear, directed by Amaterasu's guide Issun, though numerous side quests and optional activities allow for players to explore the game world and take the story at their own pace.[5] By completing quests, side quests and small additional activities (such as making trees bloom into life or feeding wild animals), Amaterasu earns Praise, which can then be spent to increase various statistics of the character, such as the amount of health and number of ink wells for Celestial Brush techniques.[6]

    Combat is staged in a ghostly virtual arena, and Amaterasu can fight enemies using a combination of weapons, fighting techniques and Brush methods to dispatch the foes.[7] At the end of combat, money (as yen) is rewarded to Amaterasu, with bonuses for completing a battle quickly and without taking damage. The money can be spent on numerous items from merchants across the land, including healing goods, better weapons, tools and key items for completing quests. The money can also be used to buy new combat techniques at dojos throughout the land.[8]

    Additionally, rare Demon Fangs can be earned through combat which can be traded for additional, unique items that are beneficial in gameplay but not required to complete the game.[9] Weapons inspired by the Imperial Regalia of Japan (the Reflector, the Rosaries and the Glaive) can be equipped on Amaterasu as either main or sub-weapons (one each), and used in addition to other melee attacks that the player can have Amaterasu learn through the course of the game.[10][11]    … Expand
  15. Smartant01
    Apr 21, 2018
    10
    Okami HD is a brilliantly concieved game, and despite some signs of age the remake still holds up incredibly well today. The biggest inspiration of this game is from the legend of zelda series; you have an action-platforming foundation with light puzzles and rpg progression that is generally fuelled by fulfilling side quests and collectables. It borrows in more ways than mentioned from aOkami HD is a brilliantly concieved game, and despite some signs of age the remake still holds up incredibly well today. The biggest inspiration of this game is from the legend of zelda series; you have an action-platforming foundation with light puzzles and rpg progression that is generally fuelled by fulfilling side quests and collectables. It borrows in more ways than mentioned from a formula that has garnered so much acclaim - but what seperates it is the watercolour painting visual style of the environment, which you then interact with by using drawn patterns within the game. The characters and story are lovable, and exploring the world feels so purposeful and rewarding because you are rewarded both visually and economically for restoring the landscape back to life. The game suffers occasionally from camera issues that can make it uncomfortable to play. Many people also reference the opening cutscene and future dialogue as tedious. I would like to say that all text and cutscenes can be skipped/sped up, and even if you couldn't skip that cutscene, I would argue you don't have much patience if you can't wait through 8-9 minutes for it to end. most of the characters in the game are so quirky and likeable that you won't want to skip much if any of it. At $20 on steam this is a steal, i've finished the game on the wii and in the hd version and loved it both times through. 9.7/10. A classic.… Expand
  16. StoiaAlex
    Mar 7, 2019
    9
    So few games out there just burst with creativity, originality and with an aesthetic caliber that's just right to make you feel calm and mind blown at the same time.
    Wonderful characters, a candid story and an enjoyable adventure.
    It's of course inspired by Zelda: Ocarina of Time. But it does such a good job that it just doesn't matter.

    A little too easy.
  17. GravityGemini
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Okami is one of the best game I've ever played, masterpiece. If you liked Zelda, you will love Okami.
  18. Mazhi
    Jan 13, 2020
    8
    Ha envejecido bastante bien teniendo en cuenta los años que tiene. Lo único malo es que no tiene dificultad alguna.
  19. Sleuth
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    If it wasn't for the low difficulty, I'd call it the perfect video game. The pacing, the fluid transition from puzzling to platforming and exploring, the music, the world, the creative combat. It's incredible.
  20. Camel23
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece. Amazing replayability fun mechanics and combat and compelling story while being incredibly visually appealing. There is also a dedicated bark button. Only issues i could say is that the celestial brush can occasionally not work properly, but it is from 2006 so it gets a pass. Some people say it drags on but that's the good part about it. It's like 3 games but in one and for 20Masterpiece. Amazing replayability fun mechanics and combat and compelling story while being incredibly visually appealing. There is also a dedicated bark button. Only issues i could say is that the celestial brush can occasionally not work properly, but it is from 2006 so it gets a pass. Some people say it drags on but that's the good part about it. It's like 3 games but in one and for 20 dollars. It is paced a bit slow at times. Another thing i've seen said is that "jumping is inconsistent" but this isn't the case the distance and height of your jumps depends on how long you hold the space bar or whatever jump button you're using which is probably where this misconception stems from.
    All in all i have played this game to death and its probably the only game i have played that i can continue replaying and not get bored (200 hours of playing) with and also have minimal issues with crashing, its very polished. I would recommend this game to anyone its worth picking up    … Expand
  21. NfeKteD
    Nov 22, 2021
    10
    Okami a rare gem released ahead of its time.

    At the time of Playstation 2, while companies were looking for more and more realistic graphics (for example, it launched between God of War 1 and 2), it looked for more stylized graphics, which nowadays would be featured in, for example, the TGA. Speaking of the game itself: It's an action RPG where you play as a wolf, on a mission to    Okami a rare gem released ahead of its time.

    At the time of Playstation 2, while companies were looking for more and more realistic graphics (for example, it launched between God of War 1 and 2), it looked for more stylized graphics, which nowadays would be featured in, for example, the TGA.

    Speaking of the game itself: It's an action RPG where you play as a wolf, on a mission to stop evil forces that will put the world in darkness.

    The game's mechanics stand out, because, as it is made to look like a painting, and someone telling the story, you can "stop" the game, to "draw" on opponents, giving various effects such as cuts, stuns, bombs and etc.

    The game is good but I know it's not for everyone, check out some videos, and if you're interested, give it a try.

    The only downside is that it's made for the story to be as important as the game mechanics, so there really are a lot of lines, and none of them can be skipped.    … Expand
  22. Inuyasha17
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Ookami is a very cute game.
    This game is a welcome game for pet owners.
    Because the sun god of Japan becomes a wolf and goes on an adventure. He also has a good sense of action and hitting. And to the extent that it is the origin of Zelda's legend, the adventure method is much more than Zelda's legend. I don't know why this game doesn't have 100 Metascore points. I also liked the    Ookami is a very cute game.
    This game is a welcome game for pet owners.
    Because the sun god of Japan becomes a wolf and goes on an adventure.
    He also has a good sense of action and hitting.
    And to the extent that it is the origin of Zelda's legend, the adventure method is much more than Zelda's legend.
    I don't know why this game doesn't have 100 Metascore points.
    I also liked the action using brush strokes.    … Expand
  23. Bloss0m
    Jul 9, 2021
    10
    (ΦωΦ) 美しい岡見。私はこれを3回プレイしました。アートは古典的な絵画によく似ています。ゲームプレイはユニークです。(ΦωΦ)

    できればプレイしてください！-
  24. EriSChaves
    Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!

    Um dos jogos mais injustiçados da historia!
  25. Taltine
    Mar 18, 2022
    10
    Okami is a timeless masterpiece. Despite the games slow pace it is one of the best games I have ever played, and one of the few I have decided not to pirate every time it releases onto a new console. It deserves every bit of attention it has received.
  26. Chillaoi
    Jan 13, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que dei pro jogo:
    Jogo lindo com uma musica muito boa e personagens incriveis.
  27. agradecemais
    Feb 7, 2023
    10
    Okami é um jogo lindo, majestoso, artístico, com uma história envolvente e personagens carismáticos.
    É difícil imaginar que esse jogo é de gerações passadas devido sua grandiosidade, beleza, tamanho e jogabilidade.
    Lançado em abril de 2006 pela Capcom do criador Hideki Kamiya de Devil May Cry e Bayonetta tem no toque do seu diretor a jogabilidade fluida de seus jogos de plataforma. Sua    Okami é um jogo lindo, majestoso, artístico, com uma história envolvente e personagens carismáticos.
    É difícil imaginar que esse jogo é de gerações passadas devido sua grandiosidade, beleza, tamanho e jogabilidade.
    Lançado em abril de 2006 pela Capcom do criador Hideki Kamiya de Devil May Cry e Bayonetta tem no toque do seu diretor a jogabilidade fluida de seus jogos de plataforma.
    Sua estética é o ponto alto, com uma aparência de aquarela colorida tem sua beleza como seu ponto alto baseado na pintura de Sumi-iê.
    A história segue a mitologia Sintoísta tendo como a deusa Amateratsu (deusa do Sol) como protagonista de seu jogo que apesar de não falar esbanja carisma junto com seus diversos personagens.
    Assim como a Deusa do Sol traz vida por onde passa, paz para os personagens do folclore e faz seu papel como mãe de tudo, trouxe pra mim sentimentos de acolhimento e beleza.
    A linha entre jogo e arte pode ser grande mais Okami estreita essa linha mostrando que é possível se fazer arte em video-games.
    Facilmente um dos jogos mais belos e únicos que joguei em minha vida!    … Expand
  28. APolChrome
    Jun 28, 2023
    8
    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Okami es un juegazo y ha envejecido de maravilla. Usa genial la fórmula Zelda 3D clásico y añade la mecánica del pincel celestial, la cual saben exprimir muchísimo sin llegar a ser cansina. La jugabilidad está bastante bien. Tiene un mapa amplio pero en el que es difícil perderte y un sistema de combate que si bien funciona, se podría    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Okami es un juegazo y ha envejecido de maravilla. Usa genial la fórmula Zelda 3D clásico y añade la mecánica del pincel celestial, la cual saben exprimir muchísimo sin llegar a ser cansina.

    La jugabilidad está bastante bien. Tiene un mapa amplio pero en el que es difícil perderte y un sistema de combate que si bien funciona, se podría haber pulido más. Los combates son como smashea un botón hasta derrotar al enemigo y puede ser pesado entrar en un combate que sabías que poddrías haber evitado. El pincel celestial es una mecánica excelentemente usada. Es (sin duda) lo que más se aprovecha en el aspecto jugable. Es único y sirve para un montón de cosas, algunas muy especiales. Conforme vas consiguiendo nuevos poderes, sientes como si el mundo se expandiese ante ti de una manera brutal.

    Visulamente, es lo siguiente de precioso. Tiene un estilo artístico espectacular que lo caracteriza muchísimo. El soundtrack está bastante bien y tiene un toque como japonés que concuerda con la ambientación del juego. Aunque el rendimiento en este port está capado a unos miseros 30 FPS, cosa que lo estropea bastante.

    La historia y personajes son increíbles. Algunos personajes van evolucionando a través de la historia (como Susano) y otros tristemente no se usan tanto como se podrían haber usado. Tiene bastante humor repartido por todo el juego (sobre todo por parte de Issun) que me ha sacado unas cuantas risas sin duda. La historia (sin hacer spoilers) es muy buena. Cogiendo elementos de la mitología nipona e inventando nuevas cosas, consiguen hacer una historia muy buena.

    Okami es un juegazo que debería jugar todo el mundo. Una pena que no esté de serie en español.    … Expand

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#2 Best PC Game of 2017
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#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017

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Metascore
92

Universal acclaim - based on 10 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
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  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 14, 2018
    90
    Age has treated Okami HD well.
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  2. Gamersky
    Jan 21, 2018
    93
    Okami HD is a great opportunity for those who never had a chance to try this masterpiece when the original version was released in the last generation to experience the fantastic journey full of traditional Japanese culture in a high graphic performance.
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  3. PC Games
    Jan 10, 2018
    85
    If you liked playing games from Platinum Games, which are now also found on the PC, Okami HD is also essential in your game library.
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