Okami HD

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 236 Ratings

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  1. bulger_paul
    Aug 14, 2018
    8
    I'd been wanting to play Okami for a long time, but despite all the times it had been ported to numerous different systems over the past few console generations, I'd just never gotten around to it at any point within the last 12 years, until it came to the Switch. And now, I can see why so many people love this game, and why it's endured for just over a decade, because it is an absolutelyI'd been wanting to play Okami for a long time, but despite all the times it had been ported to numerous different systems over the past few console generations, I'd just never gotten around to it at any point within the last 12 years, until it came to the Switch. And now, I can see why so many people love this game, and why it's endured for just over a decade, because it is an absolutely gorgeous looking game.

    I've noticed that most reviews for this game focus almost entirely on the artstyle, and there's a reason why, because it's beautiful. Other reviews also mention the music, which again, is gorgeous, and the humorous characters. But I am somewhat disappointed with the actual gameplay itself. The combat is a chore. It amounts to mashing Y and then using the paintbrush to draw a line through the enemy when they're down to defeat them. And the text portions of the game are egregiously drawn out (no pun intended). The dialogue stretches on for an eternity, as do gameplay explanations. There was one point where a character was explaining a new combat technique, and I timed how long it took to get through their explanation, and it literally took 52 seconds for them to explain "mash Y four times." I'm not joking. 52 full seconds of text, just to explain how to push the Y button four times. It was ridiculous. And the game over explains literally everything like this. The handholding is unbelievable. And then, there are frequent points in the game where you simply have no clue where you're supposed to go next or what you're supposed to do. So the game simultaneously holds your hand to never ending extents, while also frequently dropping you off into the middle of a field with no clue as to what you're supposed to be doing.

    While I did find those things incredibly frustrating, I still loved this game due to its gorgeous looking art style and its quirky, humorous characters. I just wish there wasn't so much wandering with no sense of the direction you're supposed to be headed in, and that the dialogue didn't drag on forever to explain incredibly simple things.    … Expand
  2. xclo
    Aug 10, 2018
    10
    Okami reminds us that video games are an art, and not because they are a product of excellent quality, but because they are an avant-garde proposal, something completely different from what we are used to seeing, a visual and sound show worthy of a AAA, which will keep us on our toes throughout the adventure. Highly recommended for lovers of Japanese culture and art.
  3. 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 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,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 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
  4. Gamingteacher
    Aug 30, 2018
    7
    Good, but not the amazing game some reviews state it is.

    The good: beautiful art style, versatile move set which develops well over the game, the story of the first half is really good, the final boss is a fun test of all the skills you have learned over the game, as it should be, a lot of the minor characters can be endearing. The average: the second half of the story drags on a    Good, but not the amazing game some reviews state it is.

    The good: beautiful art style, versatile move set which develops well over the game, the story of the first half is really good, the final boss is a fun test of all the skills you have learned over the game, as it should be, a lot of the minor characters can be endearing.

    The average: the second half of the story drags on a bit, bosses and enemies don’t provide a lot in terms of challenge, puzzle solutions are, for the most part, straight up given to you, Issun’s “love for the ladies” gets old fast, brush moves MOSTLY work, but can at times just refuse to read your inputs (especially with the “whirlwind” tech, which I have never managed to get to work and really shouldn’t be that hard).

    The bad: combat is repetitive, bosses are straight up recycled in the late game (especially Orochi who you fight three times in the exact same way), game script is verbose, taking minutes to say something that would take seconds.

    So, yeah. It’s alright. Worth a play. But I’ve played better.    … Expand
  5. Kosama
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Es la primera vez que lo juego pero el control de joy con es perfecto para jugarlo.
    Super recomendado.
  6. abhijeetgaiha
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    The main selling point is the stunning visuals. The story is engrossing and the game.mechanics are fantastic, for the most part. The monster battles tend to get repetitive after a while. This game isn’t as inventive as Mario Odyssey, but it comes close.
  7. demonter
    Oct 10, 2018
    9
    The game is really great, it's hard to believe that it was a game many years ago.
    The perspective of the game is a problem, but considering that the old game can be understood.
    Unfortunately, there is no Chinese.
  8. AllySky
    Oct 5, 2018
    8
    A wonderfully fun adventure game that remains original to this day, a classic if I've ever seen one.
  9. Sunshadow87
    May 14, 2020
    9
    Hace tiempo pude probar Okami en wii (creo) y no llego a engancharme en aquel momento y apenas jugué una hora. Tras tomarlo más tranquilamente en switch he de decir que el juego es uno de los mejores de su genero aunque con pequeños fallos: el principio es lento, y hay varios puntos en el juego que se puede volver un poco lento, en parte debido a su gran duración (realmente el juego pareceHace tiempo pude probar Okami en wii (creo) y no llego a engancharme en aquel momento y apenas jugué una hora. Tras tomarlo más tranquilamente en switch he de decir que el juego es uno de los mejores de su genero aunque con pequeños fallos: el principio es lento, y hay varios puntos en el juego que se puede volver un poco lento, en parte debido a su gran duración (realmente el juego parece 2 o 3 juegos en 1, ya que tiene varios momentos de clímax antes de poner un punto y final a la historia... para después continuar hasta desarrollarse su totalidad).
    Lo mejor del juego es su estilo artístico y sus personajes y historia.
    Es un juego al estilo "zelda ocarina", pero con una ambientación y una duración muy diferentes.    … Expand
  10. GabrielDaEmo
    Jul 12, 2019
    10
    It’s been said a million times by now. But if you’re a fan of Zelda you’ll be a fan of Ōkami. The game is majestic the art style is unlike anything else, and with this HD rerelease it has never looked better! The gameplay is very fun and enjoyable, has some very interesting gameplay mechanics that haven’t been in any other game, like the paint brush that you use to solve puzzles, slash badIt’s been said a million times by now. But if you’re a fan of Zelda you’ll be a fan of Ōkami. The game is majestic the art style is unlike anything else, and with this HD rerelease it has never looked better! The gameplay is very fun and enjoyable, has some very interesting gameplay mechanics that haven’t been in any other game, like the paint brush that you use to solve puzzles, slash bad guys, and more! This is a must play!… Expand
  11. Timoteyo
    Aug 9, 2018
    10
    It's srtteng is japanese.
    OKAMI HD Switch
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  12. thryce3
    Jan 2, 2019
    6
    The game is beautiful and the cell shading style upgrades seamlessly to the new generation. The game play is is mostly fun and there are plenty of colorful characters. The big problem is there is a LOT of text to skip through. It is a huge chore and really soured my experience.
    It's still worth playing and the switch is probably the best place for it. The touch screen was a life saver    The game is beautiful and the cell shading style upgrades seamlessly to the new generation. The game play is is mostly fun and there are plenty of colorful characters. The big problem is there is a LOT of text to skip through. It is a huge chore and really soured my experience.
    It's still worth playing and the switch is probably the best place for it. The touch screen was a life saver when the painting controls decided to be finicky. Just be prepare to press the A button an awful lot.    … Expand
  13. 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
  14. Arend76
    Feb 6, 2019
    8
    Okami HD is an HD make-over for Okami PS2/PS3/Wii.
    It's an absolutely wonderful game, but the cut-scenes and dialogue can be a bit slow.
    the controls are responsive and the art style aged well.
    I fully recommend this game, it has interesting puzzles and a bit of solid platforming.
    I suggest you buy the game.
  15. BlooperTanooki
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    Emotional, beautiful, fun and epic. Everything an adventure game should be, barred only by how its rules and gameplay seem unwelcoming to those the game seems to be aimed for.
  16. 15963574258
    Jan 1, 2020
    10
    I love this game. My favorite game. Gameplay, music, picture style, scene art, puzzles, stories, atmosphere ... I like it all.
  17. greninjaX
    Dec 1, 2018
    8
    I actually prefer this game over twilight princess. while some parts of the game may drag a bit, over all this game is excellent. and that art style is god like, which is fitting, because you play as a god dog.
  18. Rickzim
    Dec 30, 2018
    9
    o jogo é otimo, graficos incriveis, uma otima jogabilidade e horas de gameplay, eu por exemplo ainda não zerei o jogo, mas mesmo não tendo zerado achei otimo, obvio tem lados ruins como o fato do jogo te obrigar a usar o sensor de movimento no pincel, eu por exemplo jogo no pro controler(não sou fã de sensor de movimento) com certas dificuldades, outro ponto negativo é que as batalhaso jogo é otimo, graficos incriveis, uma otima jogabilidade e horas de gameplay, eu por exemplo ainda não zerei o jogo, mas mesmo não tendo zerado achei otimo, obvio tem lados ruins como o fato do jogo te obrigar a usar o sensor de movimento no pincel, eu por exemplo jogo no pro controler(não sou fã de sensor de movimento) com certas dificuldades, outro ponto negativo é que as batalhas ficam muito repetitivas, sem contar o sitema para entrar nelas, acho que se as batalhas fossem como no The legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild que voce encontra os inimigos no mapa e começa a batalha com eles tendo a opção de fugir delas as batalhas seriam melhores, outra coisa não gostei é o fato do ter dialogos de mais, um bom exemplo disso é quando voce vai uma tecnica nova que para fasela voce precisa apertar o botão Y 4 vezes e jogo tira quase 1 minuto para explicar isso serio o jogo não podia falar ''aperte Y quatro vezes para um ataque mais forte''basicamente uma pura perda de tempo, tirando isso o jogo tem inumeros pontos positivos, como seu grafico que ja citei, e claro suas mecanicas, outra coisa incrivel é a falta de bugs de colizão que são muito comuns em jogos, basicamente um jogo que bate de frente com Mario Odyssey e The legend Of Zelda Breath Of The Wild.… Expand
  19. alza2
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    I Bought this game and BOTW at the same time on Switch in 2019. I haven't played BOTW yet, but finished Okami after ~50 hours of game play. At half I thought the game was over but It gave me more story so I went on playing.

    At first the little character Issun is annoying, talking too much and giving the solution to all puzzles. I think it was necessary when the game was released on Wii,    I Bought this game and BOTW at the same time on Switch in 2019. I haven't played BOTW yet, but finished Okami after ~50 hours of game play. At half I thought the game was over but It gave me more story so I went on playing.

    At first the little character Issun is annoying, talking too much and giving the solution to all puzzles. I think it was necessary when the game was released on Wii, but on Switch with the Tough screen the controls are way smoother so Issun is a pain in the ass. but gradually he participates more to the story and less to the puzzles so the challenge gets more interesting.

    I actually thought the game gets better and better the more I progressed. I enjoyed the story all along the game as it does not repeat itself. It was surprisingly original till the end. Besides I lived 10 years in Japanese and I am almost fluent. The whole atmosphere is very authentic to Japan, but not a remake of what People think of Japan.

    The controls are smooth, the speed appropriate. It's not a difficult game (which did not bother me too much) but challenging enough.

    Overall, I loved this game, I highly recommend it even in 2019, despite the dialogues with texts are outdated. The graphics are still beautiful. I would love the developers to make a sequel.    … Expand
  20. ProfPlum
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    It's going to be hard to find a game better than this one. Plays like Zelda Twilight Princess, which is nice when stuck between Zelda releases, and one of the funnier games as well.
  21. whowe
    May 15, 2019
    10
    This game is cute, fun and touching towards the end. It's built in deep Japanese art. An unique experience by itself.
  22. tenacious_K
    Nov 6, 2019
    9
    Back in 2006 when this was first released I remember this being marketed as the PS2's Zelda, and I purchased it out of curiosity. Much to my surprise this claim was not unfounded, and this game provided one of my most enjoyable gaming experiences on the PS2, and I find it to be kind of funny that playing it on a Nintendo system today it feels more like Zelda than the latest releaseBack in 2006 when this was first released I remember this being marketed as the PS2's Zelda, and I purchased it out of curiosity. Much to my surprise this claim was not unfounded, and this game provided one of my most enjoyable gaming experiences on the PS2, and I find it to be kind of funny that playing it on a Nintendo system today it feels more like Zelda than the latest release (LZBOTW, not the LZLA remaster). Best part of this situation is how this game has aged, the graphics have ages surprisingly well, the crazy world of Nippon is still unbelievably entertaining with each character as unique and interesting as the next, the combat is still entertaining with you getting creative and utilizing your brush abilities in sync with hack and slash mechanics, and the music is as wonderful as ever. This is still a masterpiece to me but unfortunately I have one complaint, a lack of voice acting. While in 2006 they would have probably brought this game down with sub-par voic acting, the decision to use incoherent mumbles to represent character voices is the only part of this game that hasn't aged well for me. Highly recommend this for any player old or young.… Expand
  23. IMR707
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Excellent game with Japanese mythology, great puzzle and funny humor splashed in. Only endgame is abit dragged, but great game overall
  24. Twilwind
    May 23, 2020
    10
    The difficulty of fighting and puzzle-solving is a bit low, it's still a perfect artwork nonetheless.
  25. Simplified
    May 11, 2020
    8
    This game is incredible like everyone says, but be warned- there is often a lack of direction on what to do next in the game. You may find yourself playing with a walkthrough at your side, but it doesn't detract from how incredibly fun this game is.
  26. Inuyasha1
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    오오카미 HD 한국어판으로 출시해주세요!

    Please release the 'Ookami HD' game in Korean!
  27. demonpriest
    Oct 31, 2021
    0
    What an overrated PoS. I tried giving this game a chance, but the "amazing" story was tedious and poorly narrated, characters bland, and the glorified art style - a huge 3d person Rorschach test with the color scheme that would give you a headache. Don’t even get me started on the annoying celestial brush that takes eternity to register a correct command - yet another case of “unique” andWhat an overrated PoS. I tried giving this game a chance, but the "amazing" story was tedious and poorly narrated, characters bland, and the glorified art style - a huge 3d person Rorschach test with the color scheme that would give you a headache. Don’t even get me started on the annoying celestial brush that takes eternity to register a correct command - yet another case of “unique” and “innovative” controls ruining what could have been an ok gameplay.… Expand
  28. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game frustrating me so hard. i really wish it was more fun with a good soundtrack
  29. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is very bad with no good content. the gameplay has a very low quality
  30. dwenaus
    Jan 2, 2021
    5
    Ugh, what a drag. Nice art but boring gameplay. A real slog and had to put down. Maybe nostalgia is why it gets so many good reviews.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 29, 2018
    95
    It remains one of the premier experiences in all of gaming! [Issue #36 – November/December 2018, p. 22]
  2. Nintendojo
    Oct 17, 2018
    91
    This Switch release is a highpoint, as it merges multiple different methods of control into one version, and can be played anywhere at any time. Ōkami is one of the highest expressions of a video game as art, further blurring the lines between the two. It’s not just a delightful game, it’s also a historically important one, and everyone owes it to themselves to experience Ōkami, either again or for the first time.
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  3. GameCritics
    Oct 11, 2018
    70
    I can’t say that Okami will make it into my all-time favorites, but it’s memorable nonetheless. Exploring Nippon and meeting all of its goofy, painted inhabitants makes up for the repetition of combat, but it’s a shame that it didn’t quit while it was ahead — the excessive length and repetitive combat only served to dampen the things it got right.
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