Post by: Nick DiMola on August 27, 2009, 03:33:14 PM
Just yesterday, Siliconera stumbled across a nondescript Japanese trademark from Capcom for a Wii title with the name, Okamiden.
Given the root of the word it's speculated that the title is a sequel to the critically acclaimed Wii/PS2 title, Okami.
Today, Andria Sang confirmed that the title will be appearing in the next issue of Famitsu, thanks to a listing on a 7-11 website (really). Of course, this is not an official confirmation that the title is associated in any way with the original; however, the issue will be hitting store shelves on September 3, revealing the truth.
Back in May, Famitsu conducted a reader poll asking them which titles they'd most like to see a sequel to. Okami placed third in the poll, indicating definite interest from Japanese gamers in the title.
Hopefully, this will culminate in an official announcement of the title worldwide as an official Okami sequel.
Post by: decoyman on August 27, 2009, 03:30:10 PM
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Post by: that Baby guy on August 27, 2009, 04:02:18 PM
The good news? All of those concerns could be addressed in a sequel, which could lead to a game with even better critical reception, and probably leave IGN with increasing frothing demand for it.
Post by: Enner on August 27, 2009, 04:24:37 PM
It would a surprise if Capcom contracted a western developer to do the work. Well, a surprise due to the subject matter as Capcom recently has three titles it is pushing or has pushed made by non-Japanese developers.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 27, 2009, 04:26:00 PM
I wonder who is making the game if this turns out to be true. Is Platinum Games owned by Sega? If not, then it doesn't seem too far-fetched that Capcom would hire the people that left them.
It would a surprise if Capcom contracted a western developer to do the work. Well, a surprise due to the subject matter as Capcom recently has three titles it is pushing or has pushed made by non-Japanese developers.
Maybe they could even publish it if Platinum wanted to do a sequel.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 27, 2009, 04:39:22 PM
Exclusive to PS3
Please let it be so, Capcom.
Post by: broodwars on August 27, 2009, 06:29:22 PM
Post by: Stogi on August 27, 2009, 06:35:32 PM
Okami's great and I welcome a sequel.
Post by: Ymeegod on August 27, 2009, 06:37:05 PM
You can say the same about Zelda too. It's not instant action but action/adventure meaning you're supposed to stop and look around.
I hope this is true, don't care what platform gets it as long as it comes. Great news on a sad day--it sounds like Beyond Good and Evil might have been canned that's why no news at E3.
Post by: that Baby guy on August 27, 2009, 06:43:16 PM
Post by: brian577 on August 27, 2009, 10:12:25 PM
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Zelda places authentic things for you to find just about every time you have to dash through an area. Okami didn't do things quite the same way.
Really? It seemed like I was stopping every few seconds to bloom a tree, feed an animal, dig up a clover or talk to somebody in Twilight Princess it seemed like you spent a lot of time running through open areas and seeing nothing worth stopping for, kinda of like Wind Waker islands take several minutes to travel between with very little in between, both were phenomenal games, but I felt Okami was a cut above
Post by: that Baby guy on August 27, 2009, 10:22:00 PM
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Post by: Stele on August 27, 2009, 11:57:52 PM
And something different for the background legends and stories. Sure Link (courage) Zelda (wisdom) and Ganondorf (power) is interesting, but we have heard it before. Amaterasu, Orochi, Yami, etc was all new to me.
It's like Okami took a whole bunch of good parts from Zelda, added some more unique ideas, wrapped it all into a new interesting story, put a fresh coat of paint (literally ;) ) on it, and made a great game.
More please. ;D
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 28, 2009, 12:17:47 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on August 28, 2009, 01:23:55 AM
Okawii's controlls were also broken.
While not perfect, I thought Okami's controls on Wii were pretty good. So Pro, how are they broken?
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 28, 2009, 01:32:38 AM
Okawii's controlls were also broken.
Only if the person using them is broken. ;)
Post by: brian577 on August 28, 2009, 01:40:42 AM
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Only if the person using them is broken.Agreed, the brush just requires practice, as for the combat, the player just needs to realize that random swinging will not cut it.
Post by: Stogi on August 28, 2009, 02:12:18 AM
If there's one thing I would change, it would be the dodging. I think there was maybe one battle where you had to use it and it sucked.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 28, 2009, 02:34:19 AM
It's like pool in Wii Play.
Post by: Stratos on August 28, 2009, 03:40:24 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 28, 2009, 03:53:50 AM
This wasn't swinging, this was IR pointy at a level beneath Red Steel.
It's like pool in Wii Play.
So basically Killer7 level in regards to control competency? That is way too much of a low blow, you should take that back.
Post by: broodwars on August 28, 2009, 03:59:12 AM
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Post by: Plugabugz on August 28, 2009, 09:25:11 AM
What is this Zelda game you hold in such high regard?
Is this a serious question?
Post by: Caliban on August 28, 2009, 10:40:57 AM
Post by: vudu on August 28, 2009, 01:27:59 PM
Hopefully Capcom will have released their control mistakes with the Wii port of Okami and will address them in this sequel. The Celestial Brush shape recognition needs to be significantly tightened and for the love of all that is holy map attack to a button instead of shaking the remote! Just about any button will do over having to use waggle!
The Celestial Brush worked fine.
However, I do agree with you that there needs to be less waggle. Combat needs to be seriously improved in the sequel. I used the Rosary Beads almost exclusively but fighting enemies with high HP meant I'd sometimes sit there shaking my remote for a solid 3 minutes per battle.
Post by: blackfootsteps on August 29, 2009, 10:47:25 AM
Okami's great and I welcome a sequel.
Agreed, it's my favourite game that I've played this gen.
Post by: KDR_11k on August 29, 2009, 02:46:27 PM
However, I do agree with you that there needs to be less waggle. Combat needs to be seriously improved in the sequel. I used the Rosary Beads almost exclusively but fighting enemies with high HP meant I'd sometimes sit there shaking my remote for a solid 3 minutes per battle.
Dunno, I was always using swords as my primary with beads as secondary before I got the ability to get extra power from dual swords.
Post by: Ymeegod on August 29, 2009, 06:09:22 PM
But if they make a sequel for the WII then they'll be able to fully embrace the controls and do a much better job.
I loved the odd-ball humor in the game most--Zelda WW had a few funny moments but that's about it and TP didn't even have that.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 29, 2009, 07:51:53 PM
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Zelda WW had a few funny moments but that's about it and TP didn't even have that.
That carousel cannon thing was the weirdest, creepiest and one of the funniest things I've seen in quite awhile. TP had plenty of weird humor.
Post by: blackfootsteps on August 30, 2009, 05:27:30 AM
Post by: Flames_of_chaos on September 01, 2009, 02:27:41 AM
If you want to take a peek at how it looks. (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/08/31/okamiden-coming-to-ds-next-year/)
Post by: broodwars on September 01, 2009, 03:04:49 AM
(yes, I didn't think much of the first game, but I too was looking forward to a retooled sequel.)
Post by: that Baby guy on September 01, 2009, 05:27:58 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 01, 2009, 09:25:02 AM
The brush mechanics are sure to work flawlessly with stylus input. SO EXCITED.
Post by: Stratos on September 01, 2009, 01:39:09 PM
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Post by: vudu on September 01, 2009, 02:04:50 PM
Is it confirmed to not be a remake?
According to IGN, yes. (http://ds.ign.com/articles/102/1020328p1.html)
Post by: Stratos on September 01, 2009, 02:31:09 PM
Post by: Ymeegod on September 01, 2009, 07:07:19 PM
Still just happy it's getting a sequel and maybe this will spark more gamers into these gem.
Post by: Caliban on September 02, 2009, 12:26:39 AM
Post by: Stratos on September 02, 2009, 01:59:33 PM
Damn, 3D games on the DS look like POO though--I wonder if it's not just going make the jump to DSi?
Still just happy it's getting a sequel and maybe this will spark more gamers into these gem.
That's an interesting thought. Maybe it will be a DSi exclusive game. That would sure make me buy a DSi. I agree that 3d games on DS look really bad, but at least the cel-shaded ones look alright. It's one of the big turn-offs I get from the FF remakes.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 02, 2009, 02:01:09 PM
Damn, 3D games on the DS look like POO though--I wonder if it's not just going make the jump to DSi?
Still just happy it's getting a sequel and maybe this will spark more gamers into these gem.
That's an interesting thought. Maybe it will be a DSi exclusive game. That would sure make me buy a DSi. I agree that 3d games on DS look really bad, but at least the cel-shaded ones look alright. It's one of the big turn-offs I get from the FF remakes.
FFIV says you are wrong about 3D games looking bad on DS.
Post by: Stratos on September 02, 2009, 02:09:43 PM
(http://comenzarjuego.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/ffvidseuro.jpg)
(http://files.nintendic.com/nintendo-ds/final-fantasy-iv/ffiv-newart.jpg)
Especially all that nasty pixelation in the in-game graphics. People are trying too hard to make realistic 3D graphics on the DS and I am not a big fan of them.
I like the concept of Nostalgia, but watching the trailer go from the anime cutscenes to the DS 3D graphics makes me cringe. Maybe I just think more games should be 2D on the DS.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 02, 2009, 02:36:03 PM
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Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 03, 2009, 05:50:17 PM
Post by: broodwars on September 03, 2009, 10:21:00 PM
Although the technical geek within me says that it's high time the DSi started to show that it was a worthwhile gaming system with its own library, I have to agree with Kashogi: releasing a niche game like this on a system with a lower userbase than the original DS could be a big mistake.
Post by: NWR_DrewMG on September 04, 2009, 08:26:52 AM
Wrong, I'm sorry you can't blow up a DS screen like that, the game looks FANTASTIC on the standard size DS screen. So you are, once againb, WRONG.
It doesn't look bad, but it doesn't look great either. There, you both win! Or lose, I dunno.
As someone who's played a fair amount of PSP, it's sometimes hard to go back and look at the "high quality" graphics on DS and feel good about it. Most of the time, the gameplay makes up for it, so it's not that big of a deal, but it's not unnoticeable either.
IMO the best DS looking games are the ones that don't try to push realistic 3D graphics. New SMB, for example, looks gorgeous.
Post by: Mop it up on September 04, 2009, 05:59:52 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 05, 2009, 12:49:56 AM
3D on DS is pretty unimpressive, it generally looks like a low-quality PlayStation game. I was surprised at just how much more smooth Super Mario 64 looks on the Nintendo 64 over the DS. Mario Hoops is pretty blurry too.
DS looks better the PS if you have a developer that actually takes time and resources to develop the 3D. Compare FFIV to the pixelated crap known as FF7.
Post by: DAaaMan64 on September 05, 2009, 06:36:14 AM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 05, 2009, 12:56:39 PM
Compare FFIV to the pixelated crap known as FF7.
Hell, compare FF7 to FF9.
