Okami

 Wii
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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 281 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 241 out of 281
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 281
  3. Negative: 18 out of 281
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  1. ConorL.
    Apr 13, 2008
    10
    Awesome game. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
  2. RP.
    May 4, 2008
    10
    Love this game. Cool concept. Great with game for Wii.
  3. ranran
    Jul 30, 2008
    10
    Okami is an awesome game that gave me ~40 hours of giggling, near-crying, startled jumping, hectic activity, and overall amazement. Play it and see for yourself.
  4. JamesG.
    Jul 30, 2008
    10
    I haven't enjoyed a game this much since Ocarina of Time (and being disappointed with Twilight Princesses' ultimately linear game play, Okami comes as a real breath of fresh air). I hope to see more games following this challenge-reward formula. Highly recommended.
  5. JohnF
    Oct 25, 2009
    10
    Ok, I thought this game was awesome! I never even heard of the game at first and then one day one of my friends happens to rent it on PS2. I go over and try it out for a little, and the controls and how the game was setup seemed very good. Although the game went on for a long time, it had more thrills later on when you got in it. When it came out on Wii I bought it and yes at first I Ok, I thought this game was awesome! I never even heard of the game at first and then one day one of my friends happens to rent it on PS2. I go over and try it out for a little, and the controls and how the game was setup seemed very good. Although the game went on for a long time, it had more thrills later on when you got in it. When it came out on Wii I bought it and yes at first I totally had no sweet clue what to do and my artistic skills were poorly bad and we all no everyone isn't that good at drawing but some people are. I managed to get used to it and I managed to beat the game easily and got every single thing including the 100 stray beads. Anyways let's get to the point, the people who have rankings for this game of like 1 or 2 maybe even 3 or 4, well sheesh, this game isn't some sort of like fighting beserk, raging mode game where you swing the controller to your lifes content. Anyways, this deserves a ten and from what I hear from other sites of them making a sequel that doesn't have Amaterasu or "Shiranui," and it's only for the Nintendo DS. I hope they manage to do a sequel for the Wii because they won't do it for the PS2 because it's too old of a system now. I just hope since it came in Japan that they might be able to make a sequel with Amaterasu.… Expand
  6. j0ma2_
    Feb 24, 2009
    10
    If the most important for you is a 3D stunning graphic, this game is not for you. Otherwise, you must bow in front of the best adventure game I have played on PC or Wii. Excellent 2D graphics, traditional Chinese pictures style, and music integrated with the story. Smooth movement of your character that makes you feel as flexible as bamboo while you run, jump, charge or parry. Guaranteed If the most important for you is a 3D stunning graphic, this game is not for you. Otherwise, you must bow in front of the best adventure game I have played on PC or Wii. Excellent 2D graphics, traditional Chinese pictures style, and music integrated with the story. Smooth movement of your character that makes you feel as flexible as bamboo while you run, jump, charge or parry. Guaranteed lots of hours of playing. Puzzles are not too easy to bore the addictive player and they are not too difficult to exasperate de casual gamer. A must for everyone.… Expand
  7. JohnC
    Aug 10, 2009
    10
    Amazing game, with great graphics. Japanese quirky humor and all around fun. A must buy.
  8. PhilipD.
    Oct 1, 2008
    10
    Beautiful. Literally. Lots of fun, works well on the Wii once you get used to doing the brush strokes. Great music, great graphics, a LOT to like. Very cool, and likely to appeal to Zelda fans.
  9. ColinC
    Nov 5, 2008
    10
    Loved this game! Love the controls, although yes, using the wii remote to control the paintbrush did take a couple of hours to get used to. Not bad considering I put in over 50 hours to the game. The story is epic. Just when you think it's done, it goes and get bigger and bigger. Graphics? On my 65" widescreen with component cables, it was absolutely beautiful. I breezed through most Loved this game! Love the controls, although yes, using the wii remote to control the paintbrush did take a couple of hours to get used to. Not bad considering I put in over 50 hours to the game. The story is epic. Just when you think it's done, it goes and get bigger and bigger. Graphics? On my 65" widescreen with component cables, it was absolutely beautiful. I breezed through most of the combat, but still I always find it fun. And the bosses are a definite high-point. If you haven't played it yet, then go and give it a try. Now I'm off to pick up Fallout 3.… Expand
  10. VianyteX
    Dec 19, 2008
    10
    If you love Action-Adventure games like The Legend of Zelda then you should love this as its very simular (and in my opinion: Better!). If you love cartoony art style, Japanese culture and wolves then you would proabably love this even more. Or if you're looking for something new and original (Even if you have played a lot of Zelda games) then Okami is a great game to play. For me If you love Action-Adventure games like The Legend of Zelda then you should love this as its very simular (and in my opinion: Better!). If you love cartoony art style, Japanese culture and wolves then you would proabably love this even more. Or if you're looking for something new and original (Even if you have played a lot of Zelda games) then Okami is a great game to play. For me this is by far my favourite game on the Wii and my favourite game of all time. Okami does have some RPG elements to it but i would class it as Action-Adventure. The game is very based off ancient Japanese culture which is fantastic for me as i don't know much about it and find it really interesting. The graphics are the best i've seen in a game ever. The Wii controls suit the game perfectly and you shouldn't really be having any problems with it. The game even gives you tips for drawing something tricky like a straight line which really help. The characters are well presented, full of personality and easy to get attached to. Even Amaterasu (The white wolf) has a better personality than most characters (I'm looking at Link and Mario) and can't even talk. Issun is also a great character and is hilarious too. What he says about the Priestess's breasts is worth quoting. The storyline is quite simple but quite well thought out and decent. There are many twists and things to keep the game exciting. The game is quite easy for someone who plays games a lot (AKA "Hardcore gamer") but isn't bothersome. Its one of the only 2 flaws in the game that i can think of. The other is that there should have been more monsters. I know that Japanese culture has absolutely loads of monsters. Probably more than all the other cultures in the rest of the world put together. Seeing more of these in Okami would have been awesome. There are still a lot (more than Zelda) but i would have liked more. The Bosses however are probably the best i have ever seen in a game. They are all unique and interesting and some of them even have personalities of their own! My favourite of them is the last one, which helps make one of the best game endings ever. I could go on a lot longer why Okami is so good but you, YES YOU! Need to buy it for yourself and give it a go if you haven't already. Ignore Johhny C, it is a fantastic port. I think the Wii version is actually better than the PS2 version. If you have a Wii or a PS2 then buy it. You are missing out on such an Amazing Game.… Expand
  11. BrianM.
    Apr 15, 2008
    10
    awesome game. But more importantly did the reviewer from electronic gaming monthly literally copy the 1up review. They say the same thing with the exception of one word! see for yourself
  12. BradleyB.
    Apr 17, 2008
    10
    The gameplay is amazing, the storyline epic. Using the Wiimote to control the celestial brush is much faster than using the analog stick on the ps2 version. So much so, that you will inevitably find yourself using the brush a lot more often in this incarnation. The only gripes I have about the version in its entirety are: 1) The lack of voice acting. Reading the text while listening to The gameplay is amazing, the storyline epic. Using the Wiimote to control the celestial brush is much faster than using the analog stick on the ps2 version. So much so, that you will inevitably find yourself using the brush a lot more often in this incarnation. The only gripes I have about the version in its entirety are: 1) The lack of voice acting. Reading the text while listening to the mumbling sounds in the background really detracts from the mood... It is especially distracting when the fantastic musical score is drowned out by the non-sensical mumbling. This flaw was present in the original though, so I would still rate this version higher than its predecessor. 2) The D-pad allows you to control the camera, but occasionally it feels as if the camera rotation speed is just too slow to be effective. Those flaws aside, I believe this to be a must buy for every core gamer that owns a Wii console. (unless of course you still own the ps2 version).… Expand
  13. MahirC.
    Jun 27, 2008
    10
    This is a brilliant game. I dare to say it's better than most Zelda titles. It's also pleasantly long and got TONS of things to do, if you feel like it. One of the best games ever!
  14. MikaH.
    Jul 1, 2008
    10
    I really loved this game once it came out for PS2 and I still love playing it on my Wii! Graphics are still awesome and the new controls just rock!
  15. AlexR.
    Sep 30, 2008
    10
    Let me say this, if you love the Legend of Zelda series definentally try this game. And for the some of you who never have picked up a Zelda game yet, stil try this amazing game. The overall art and storytelling of this game is incredible (and sometimes humorous in a good way) and this is personally one of my favorite Wii games. The ONLY flaw I see in the Wii version is that "brush Let me say this, if you love the Legend of Zelda series definentally try this game. And for the some of you who never have picked up a Zelda game yet, stil try this amazing game. The overall art and storytelling of this game is incredible (and sometimes humorous in a good way) and this is personally one of my favorite Wii games. The ONLY flaw I see in the Wii version is that "brush stroking" is a little more difficult then say the PS2 version but it's quite the minor, unoccasional flaw that can be overlooked.… Expand
  16. GrantC.
    Sep 7, 2008
    10
    I beat this game yesterday, and in all my life, the only better game I've ever played is Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time. The story is flawless. The motion controls work perfectly with the original modern classic, The graphics were a work of art, truly breathtaking. I can't recommend this game highly enough.
  17. JordanG
    Oct 12, 2009
    10
    Absolutely amazing game. An inspiring art style, epic storyline and great gameplay. Only problem I have with it are the badly translated combat controls on the Wii. The paintbrush works great but the combat controls can be an issue, but leave no negative impact on the overall play of the game. It's too good
  18. SkyeB
    Oct 2, 2009
    10
    This game is the true Zelda killer! The storyline with the mix of Japan's old folklores is the best, the graphics on this game is very phenomenal because of the use of traitional artworks from ancient Japan, and the soundtrack has a very good theme that matches game perfectly. Furthermore, Capcom did the best job ever since "Mega Man 2". Nintendo should just retire the "Zelda" series This game is the true Zelda killer! The storyline with the mix of Japan's old folklores is the best, the graphics on this game is very phenomenal because of the use of traitional artworks from ancient Japan, and the soundtrack has a very good theme that matches game perfectly. Furthermore, Capcom did the best job ever since "Mega Man 2". Nintendo should just retire the "Zelda" series immediately because of the last 5 failed me miserable and "spirit Tracks" gonna flunked big time and the new "Zelda" game for Wii is first-class butt-ugly fake that Nintendo cooks-up ever since.… Expand
  19. JohnB
    Jul 12, 2009
    10
    Okami is a great game by it's own right, but not as immersive as the greatest true Zelda games. Nearly every aspect of this game has polished near perfection. Somehow, i still felt that the game was lacking "something". Sidequests were pretty annoying and not fun, and Amaterasu's "funny" sidekick Issun was a total jerk. Some of the boss fights were truly awesome, but the final Okami is a great game by it's own right, but not as immersive as the greatest true Zelda games. Nearly every aspect of this game has polished near perfection. Somehow, i still felt that the game was lacking "something". Sidequests were pretty annoying and not fun, and Amaterasu's "funny" sidekick Issun was a total jerk. Some of the boss fights were truly awesome, but the final boss, oversized superball, was a major dissapointment. I'm still inclined to give this game a 10, since it does so many things right, and looks and sounds beautiful.… Expand
  20. [Anonymous]
    Apr 14, 2008
    10
    Best adventure-rpg on the Wii with Zelda.
  21. ParkerG.
    Apr 16, 2008
    10
    This game was basically the Legend of Zelda for the PS2, and now that it's here on the Wii, people are gonna go nuts!!! Awesome Game!!!
  22. AnonymousMC
    Apr 23, 2008
    10
    One of the best games out for the Wii, and possibly any console (except the PS2, where it originated). Some of the controls take a little gettting used to, like the combat, but with the Wii-Mote drawing is fast and easy. This game got passed by once, let's hope it doesn't happen again.
  23. MarkH
    Jul 26, 2008
    10
    Great Game! One of my favorite titles on the wii. It uses the wii remote brilliantly. There are many fun puzzles and lots of action. However, my favorite part about this game is all the sidequests you can do. I spent about 10-15 hours just completing the many different and entertaining sidequests. A game that was equal to Zelda Twilight Princess, if not a little better, and also very Great Game! One of my favorite titles on the wii. It uses the wii remote brilliantly. There are many fun puzzles and lots of action. However, my favorite part about this game is all the sidequests you can do. I spent about 10-15 hours just completing the many different and entertaining sidequests. A game that was equal to Zelda Twilight Princess, if not a little better, and also very similar. Another thing that makes this game great is the plot. It is much more interesting and intriguing than the plot of every single zelda game (Save Zelda from Ganondorf). Of course there is the breath-taking graphics that come along with the game.… Expand
  24. Susano
    Aug 23, 2010
    10
    I find it impossible not to fall in love with Okami, the Wii is a perfect fit for the celestial brush, with a unique and splendid character design, with rich, vibrant enviroments and a massive game with plenty of content to un-earth. Awesome graphics, unqiue gameplay- whats not to like?
  25. austinbond
    Mar 13, 2011
    10
    Like stepping into a Hayao Miyazaki film. Beautiful, epic, heartwarming and uplifting, Okami is one of the greatest games ever made. It is incredibly sad that the game was overlooked by so many.
  26. Isaac
    Apr 15, 2011
    10
    In a generation filled with classics like God of war, Resident evil 4, Shadow of the colossus, Prince of persia the sands of time, Ico and such, one game stood out for me and turned not only into my favourite game last gen but also into my favourite game of all time. Okami is everything I have ever looked for in a game and then some. The art style and graphics are still the best i haveIn a generation filled with classics like God of war, Resident evil 4, Shadow of the colossus, Prince of persia the sands of time, Ico and such, one game stood out for me and turned not only into my favourite game last gen but also into my favourite game of all time. Okami is everything I have ever looked for in a game and then some. The art style and graphics are still the best i have ever seen in a game. The game is like a huge beautiful painting that can be considered a masterpiece. The story is very interesting and the game is really long( about 40 hours). the characters and dialog are absoloutly fantastic and the music is like nothing you have ever heard. The soundtrack consists of 4 cds!, it just shows you the composers really worked hard for this game. The gameplay is also unique in ways I cannot explain. I can talk about the game for hours and write many pages but all I need to say is that Okami gave me the best gaming experience of my life, and had my crying and laughing. It amazed me from start to finish and I have played through it 3 times now. If you ever thought videogames can be an art form then Okami is one of your best examples. Shadow of the colossus did it, POP: The sands of time did it, but Okami did it better then them all and it is, without a doubt, a classic and my favourite game of all time. In case you were wondering, yes you should get this game( if you haven't allready) for either the wii or the ps2, the experience is still perfect and memorable for the ages. Masterful.… Expand
  27. Karma_police
    Oct 13, 2012
    10
    I don't really like Japanese designs, i don't really like Japanese cliches, but this game oh god you just have to play it, gorgeous and fun from start to finish, and off course Amaterasu is one of the best video game characters ever
  28. TheCritic1
    Jul 22, 2013
    10
    I feel my previous review was unsatisfactory so here we go. When I played this game the first time, I didn't think it was anything special. But when I decided to replay it, it quickly became one of my favourite games of all time! Everything about this game is amazing: the art-style, the music (which is probably my favourite aspect of the game!), the areas, the characters being some of myI feel my previous review was unsatisfactory so here we go. When I played this game the first time, I didn't think it was anything special. But when I decided to replay it, it quickly became one of my favourite games of all time! Everything about this game is amazing: the art-style, the music (which is probably my favourite aspect of the game!), the areas, the characters being some of my most memorable, the storyline, the main character(wolves are my favourite animal after playing this game!), the mythology behind this game, the powers (climbing up walls? HELL YEAH! Slowing down the very fabric of time!? SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!), the sidequests and the overall attention to detail. While the Celestial Brush can be a bit finicky, it really isn't that big of an issue of a truly AMAZING game! Witness the magic of Okami yourself by playing it on PS2, Wii or the PS3 HD version!… Expand
  29. BrianC
    Jun 27, 2011
    10
    Hands down the single best game on the Wii system, and my personal favorite game of all time. A joy to play from start to finish - and well beyond the finish. There is just so much to do in this game.
  30. oblivion2011
    May 27, 2011
    10
    I give Okami all ten. Great story plot, incredible cell coloring graphics, and a lil humor makes this a must adventure game. I haven't seen anyone of it's kind and wish Clover could continue their line of work.

    For the Wii, I wish they would add bonus stuff (considering it's a console transfer from the PS2) and kept the credits (of course, liability issues prevented it). But otherwise, I    I give Okami all ten. Great story plot, incredible cell coloring graphics, and a lil humor makes this a must adventure game. I haven't seen anyone of it's kind and wish Clover could continue their line of work.

    For the Wii, I wish they would add bonus stuff (considering it's a console transfer from the PS2) and kept the credits (of course, liability issues prevented it). But otherwise, I would forever say: This game is the only one I would keep to play forever, aside from the golden aged SNES/PS1/N64 times.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#4 Best Wii Game of 2008
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#5 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2008
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#6 Most Shared Wii Game of 2008

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. GameSpy
    80
    This is a marvelous game in terms of artistry, sound, and yes, even gameplay, despite being hamstrung by the poorly implemented Celestial Brush controls. Despite the headaches you'll undoubtedly experience, it's still worth playing Okami on your Nintendo Wii.
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  2. G4 TV
    100
    Unique and captivating characters await you at every flower laden step. From combat to exploration, every action rewards the player with items, experience, or another breathtaking look at this gorgeous world.
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  3. Destructoid
    90
    A must-have title for anyone who has ever loved a Zelda game, a Clover Studio game, or any time-intensive 3D adventure game. The only people I would advise against buying Okami are those on the extreme left or extreme right of the "casual/hardcore" gamer divide.
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