Okami HD

1. FarhadSurd

   Dec 13, 2017

   10

   makes games like this anymore, taking wild risks while at it. The gamble didn’t pay off with the original release. Dissatisfied with the poormakes games like this anymore, taking wild risks while at it. The gamble didn’t pay off with the original release. Dissatisfied with the poor sales, Capcom decided to stall Clover Studio and merge it with in-house teams. The key personnel escaped the merger and went on to form PlatinumGames. As they say, the rest is history. Now that 2017 saw Japanese games taking back the respect they deserve, I hope Ōkami HD too will find its audience. After all these years after the original game’s release, I have no qualms in awarding Ōkami HD a perfect score. If only I had given it a chance back then… Expand

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2. d4ntes

   Aug 17, 2023

   10

   I don't know how it's possible, but this game is still masterpiece material, after all these years! It just proves how ahead of it's time itI don't know how it's possible, but this game is still masterpiece material, after all these years! It just proves how ahead of it's time it was back in 2008 on PS2.… Expand

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4. 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 anThe 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

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5. bobacino

   Jan 4, 2018

   10

   I'm having the best time playing this gorgeous, evolving adventure.
   
   Overwhelmingly impressed by the pacing of the gameplay, theI'm having the best time playing this gorgeous, evolving adventure.
   
   Overwhelmingly impressed by the pacing of the gameplay, the unpredictable puzzles, the meditative art direction, the lovely soundtrack and the mixture of traditional mythology/cheeky self awareness. It's such gamer's game, with great attention to the progression. Also, finally a game I can play in front of my children!… Expand

   • 6 of 6 users found this helpful
6. ion87

   Sep 8, 2020

   9

   Have to say played this on the switch and it is enjoyable fun and everything a game should be. The story is exciting, the characters largerHave to say played this on the switch and it is enjoyable fun and everything a game should be. The story is exciting, the characters larger than life, and the location bursting with spectacular colors. Love the art choice feels like playing an oil painting in motion. Highly recommend this game well not disappoint.… Expand

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7. TK4EVA47

   Dec 19, 2022

   8

   I played Okami HD (2017) in 2022 and thought it was a great game that I liked.

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8. DinoBeam

   Jul 4, 2020

   4

   Oh god I really wanted to love this game. It has no punch. You never have any risk of dying, money is meaningless, and everywhere you walkOh god I really wanted to love this game. It has no punch. You never have any risk of dying, money is meaningless, and everywhere you walk feels like a MOBA. This is because of the way your character moves, and so everything is just wide ramps and plateaus, which is super boring and uninspired, it doesn't matter if your character and the trees look gorgeous. This game drags so much, and should never be compared to Zelda, this game literally tells you how to solve each puzzle before you even have a chance of trying yourself! It's just busywork! Amazingly flawed game design! The graphic style is beautiful, the characters funny, but god damn does this not deserve all the praise it gets, be warned.… Expand

   • 2 of 8 users found this helpful

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