Topic: Okami Is Shipped for Retail

[NWR_Neal]

The anticipated port of the acclaimed PS2 game is now out for Wii.
 http://nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=15803

 Capcom announced that Okami has shipped for Wii. The game, a port of the PS2 classic, has a unique cel-shaded graphical style that enhances the Japanese folklore influence. Additionally, the Wii game will support both 480p output and 16:9 widescreen display modes.    

In Okami, you play as a wolf that is a form of the Japanese sun god, Amaterasu. Your main weapon against the evil Orochi is the “Celestial Brush”, which is controlled by the Wii remote pointer. In addition to that, the entire game’s control scheme was adapted to the Wii remote’s capabilities.    

Okami is priced at $39.99.        

CAPCOM® SHIPS OKAMITM FOR THE NINTENDO WiiTM      

  Wii Remote Integration, Widescreen 480p Graphics Bring New Life to Award-Winning Game    

  SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 15, 2008 — Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is pleased to announce that Okami™ for the Nintendo Wii™ has begun shipping to retail. Offering an unequalled level of control built around the intuitive Wii Remote™ and available for the first time for widescreen with higher definition 480p graphics, Okami gives players an opportunity to rediscover a critically-acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure as if they are playing it for the first time. Okami is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and is available for $39.99 MSRP.    

   Previously released for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in 2006, Okami was hailed as “Game of the Year” by multiple magazines and websites, including Associated Press, PSM, Village Voice, IGN.com, Game Revolution and many more. This new iteration of Okami on the Wii is already following in its predecessors footsteps with strong reviews across the board as IGN.com gave it a score of 9/10, stating that, “You need to buy Okami for Nintendo’s system,” while 1up.com/Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game a glowing “A”grade on the website and in their latest issue.    

   Okami tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun god, who takes the form of a wolf and sets out on an amazing journey to restore a ruined, darkened world into a beautiful place full of life and color. Commanding the elements and various magical abilities, the player uses Okami’s signature “Celestial Brush” to revitalize life and defeat the tyrannical and destructive monster Orochi, effectively “painting” on the screen with the Wii Remote. Okami for the Wii takes the unique gameplay experience to a whole new level, creating one of the most compelling games for the Wii on the market today.    

   Mixing Japanese folklore and a stunning traditional Japanese art style, Okami comes alive on Wii with its awe-inspiring art style and scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Renowned development studio Ready At Dawn Studios® has painted a whole new Okami experience on Wii through a blend of stylized graphics, movements and unique gameplay, resulting in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before.

[NWR_Neal]

I wish I had the money to pick this up.
I played some of the PS2 version and enjoyed it a lot and I kind of want to finish it

[Kairon]

I made sure to reserve this one. Time to head down to the local Gamestop and pick it up!

[DAaaMan64]

I will pick this up as soon as I finish my currently list, I promise you that®

[KDR_11k]

Yep, it's a good game. A bit on the easy side though, like Zelda it gets easier as the game progresses and I had insane amounts of healing items by the time I reached the final boss.

[TheYoungerPlumber]

I've barely started playing this on the PS2 (er, PS3). Looks darn pretty, but I suppose I will not see whatever is better/worse about the Wii version.

[decoyman]

Just picked this up tonight! No time to try it yet though:(

[GoldenPhoenix]

I've barely started playing this on the PS2 (er, PS3). Looks darn pretty, but I suppose I will not see whatever is better/worse about the Wii version.

Well I can say that it is hard to imagine using the paint controls on the PS2's analog controlleri, the game plays like it was made for Wii barring a few hiccups (which are easily rectified).

[Bill Aurion]

Well I can say that it is hard to imagine using the paint controls on the PS2, the game plays like it was made for Wii barring a few hiccups (which are easily rectified).

Took me a couple times before I finally got what you were trying to say... ='D

The game is awesome...Everyone that loves Zelda games (or in other words, great games) should pick it up!