Author Topic: Okami (Read 9659 times)

TrueNerd · « **on:** September 21, 2006, 11:36:25 AM »

How to make an Okami:

Take four parts Zelda, add one part Japanese mythology, add two parts cool brush painting mechanic, and add three parts of unbelievably breathtaking artwork. Stir and let sit until done.

If you like Zelda, which I believe is everyone here, you need to at least try this game if not buy it outright. Plus, there's no controller controversy, mirror mode, etc associated with Okami!

stevey · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2006, 12:07:03 PM »

Did it come out yet?

mantidor · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2006, 12:19:28 PM »

this was the reason I thought of getting a ps2, along with Shadow of the Colossus, but Im still waiting hoping for a drop in price for the console once the ps3 launches.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2006, 12:23:36 PM »

I've been watching this one for a while. Maybe I'll wait until it drops to about 20 bucks and go pick it up. I bought Shadow off the Colossus day 1 (great game BTW) but I regret doing so because in like 2 weeks or a month it was already down 10 bucks and a couple weeks after that it was down to about 20 bucks. By the time I actually got around to really sitting down and engaging myself in the game it cost half of what I paid for it. I'm sure the same will happen with Okami.

IceCold · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2006, 01:49:41 PM »

Hopefully Capcom ports this to the Wii..

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2006, 04:29:14 PM »

You're asking a rock to walk a dog.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2006, 05:36:17 PM »

I will NOT buy anymore games for this worthless PS2...Port it, Capcom, considering you didn't have any problem with porting (and in the process downgrading) a high-profile game from Gamecube to PS2... >=|

Pale · « **Reply #7 on:** September 21, 2006, 06:28:56 PM »

Shh... don't talk about this game.

SixthAngel · « **Reply #8 on:** September 21, 2006, 06:37:42 PM »

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Originally posted by: mantidor
this was the reason I thought of getting a ps2, along with Shadow of the Colossus, but Im still waiting hoping for a drop in price for the console once the ps3 launches.

I'm sorry but that is not the reason to get as ps2. The answer you were looking for is Guitar Hero. It is the only ps2 game I have and the reason I broke down and bought one after trying it out at the store. Okami looks good but I see a price drop coming sooner then usual do to the ps3. Also if you are like me and recently or will soon pick up a ps2 there is no reason to buy a new game (besides Guitar Hero) because there are MANY games just as good that are much cheaper. The new game will be cheaper when you eventually catch up.

mantidor · « **Reply #9 on:** September 21, 2006, 07:12:27 PM »

What happens is that... I don't think guitars are that cool...(yeah I know Im weird) I can't see myself having fun with that game.

Anyway, around here sadly is easier to get a pirate copy of Shadow of The colossus than the original, so Ill probably end up getting a moded ps2, otherwise my library of games would be very limited.

Kairon · « **Reply #10 on:** September 21, 2006, 08:34:04 PM »

We should start a list of PS2 games worth breaking down for...

~Carmine M. Red
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KDR_11k · « **Reply #11 on:** September 22, 2006, 01:16:52 AM »

I bought Shadow off the Colossus day 1 (great game BTW) but I regret doing so because in like 2 weeks or a month it was already down 10 bucks and a couple weeks after that it was down to about 20 bucks.

You guys are lucky. It still costs 60 € everywhere here. The Ico reprint costs 30€ everywhere, too.

I will NOT buy anymore games for this worthless PS2...Port it, Capcom, considering you didn't have any problem with porting (and in the process downgrading) a high-profile game from Gamecube to PS2... >=|

If they port it it's going to end up on the PC. But yes, the PoS2 is an annoying platform and I wish I could get those games on another system.

Strell · « **Reply #12 on:** September 23, 2006, 08:05:05 AM »

Isn't the better question how this game did not get on the GC/Wii?

It's absolutely perfectly suited.

Nintendo ought to be gunning for the sequel, or an updated port at least.

zakkiel · « **Reply #13 on:** September 23, 2006, 11:28:10 AM »

I read an itnerview on this in EGM, and it said explicitly that they had no intention of releasing it on the Wii.

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #14 on:** September 23, 2006, 01:58:07 PM »

I find it funny how Game Developers are strongly opposed to releasing their games on systems with audiences more suited for their game. The PS2 is the wrong place for Okami. It definitely belongs somewhere people will appreciate the experience. I find that when games like this are released, Nintendo fans and real gamers are the ones buying the game, not the usual PS2 crowd. Same goes for Ico, SotC, Katamari Damacy and Psychonauts amongst other games that have released on the PS2.

wandering · « **Reply #15 on:** September 23, 2006, 02:52:42 PM »

One of the benefits of being the market leader. It does, at least, put a hole in the argument that, if Nintendo successfully expands the market by reaching out to non-gamers, that we won't get enough games targeted to gamers.

Ceric · « **Reply #16 on:** September 23, 2006, 06:20:35 PM »

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Originally posted by: mantidor
this was the reason I thought of getting a ps2, along with Shadow of the Colossus, but Im still waiting hoping for a drop in price for the console once the ps3 launches.

They can't drop the price because it's still a bargain price compared to its competition the Wii.

Actually from an interview Sony did. They guy actually stated that the PS2 was Sony's answer to the Wii.

Kairon · « **Reply #17 on:** September 24, 2006, 12:14:12 PM »

They can't drop the price because it's outselling the XBox 360 still.

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

TrueNerd · « **Reply #18 on:** September 25, 2006, 10:22:10 AM »

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Originally posted by: zakkiel
I read an itnerview on this in EGM, and it said explicitly that they had no intention of releasing it on the Wii.

I read that too and it makes NO sense. They said it is meant for the PS2's DualShock and that's it, but it would not take much (maybe some camera system reworking) to make it work on the Wii. And it is completely obvious the painting mechanic would work insanely better with the Wiimote then an analog stick. Plus, this is a game that Nintendo fans would undoubtedly embrace. It's a no-brainer Capcom.

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #19 on:** September 25, 2006, 07:35:53 PM »

remember that it's Capcom

the only other company that rivals them in making stupid decisions is Sega....

KDR_11k · « **Reply #20 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:15:10 PM »

Wouldn't surprise me if Capcom was forced to make it sound like they're not doing a port in their exclusivity contract. Sony loves to throw their power around to coerce developers and publishers. Wouldn't even surprise me if some of the PS2 ports/exclusives were forced by Sony threatening to take Capcom's license away. This is freaking Sony we're talking about, they refused PS2 games if the publisher didn't agree to announce a PS3 exclusive at E3 2006.

wandering · « **Reply #21 on:** September 25, 2006, 09:42:29 PM »

A bit off topic, but wouldn't it be funny if, as a condition for porting RE4 over to the ps2, Capcom had to announce the existance of the ps2 port before the launch of the cube version? If I could blame Sony for that instead of Capcom, that'd be swell.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #22 on:** September 26, 2006, 09:47:20 AM »

That sounds quite likely even. I mean, we already know Sony requires late ports to have additional features in order to be accepted, wouldn't surprise me if they added special conditions for high profile ports.

Syl · « **Reply #23 on:** October 07, 2006, 10:27:10 AM »

While you guys were bitching about the game, i was playing it.

Simply one of the best action/adventure games ever made. Best one i've played since Ocarina of Time. Amazing game that everyone really should give a chance to play.

If it does come out for the Wii (which is 99.9% unlikely) , i will simply buy it again. The game is so damn good that i need to convince Capcom to make another one. Hell, if i didn't already own a PS2 because of the 50+ other wonderful games on it, this game would have convinced me to buy one.

Also - the game has too much music to fit onto a gamecube disk, yes, music. (5 CD soundtrack, about 2 gigs of music total ingame)

KDR_11k · « **Reply #24 on:** October 08, 2006, 12:20:23 AM »

While you guys were bitching about the game, i was playing it.

That's nice. It won't be released here until February I think.

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Author Topic: Okami (Read 9659 times)