Post by: TrueNerd on September 21, 2006, 11:36:25 AM
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!
Post by: stevey on September 21, 2006, 12:07:03 PM
Post by: mantidor on September 21, 2006, 12:19:28 PM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 21, 2006, 12:23:36 PM
Post by: IceCold on September 21, 2006, 01:49:41 PM
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on September 21, 2006, 04:29:14 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 21, 2006, 05:36:17 PM
Post by: Pale on September 21, 2006, 06:28:56 PM
Post by: SixthAngel 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.
Post by: mantidor on September 21, 2006, 07:12:27 PM
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.
Post by: Kairon on September 21, 2006, 08:34:04 PM
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Post by: KDR_11k on September 22, 2006, 01:16:52 AM
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.
Post by: Strell on September 23, 2006, 08:05:05 AM
It's absolutely perfectly suited.
Nintendo ought to be gunning for the sequel, or an updated port at least.
Post by: zakkiel on September 23, 2006, 11:28:10 AM
Post by: Nick DiMola on September 23, 2006, 01:58:07 PM
Post by: wandering on September 23, 2006, 02:52:42 PM
Post by: Ceric 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.
Post by: Kairon on September 24, 2006, 12:14:12 PM
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Post by: TrueNerd 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.
Post by: Athrun Zala on September 25, 2006, 07:35:53 PM
the only other company that rivals them in making stupid decisions is Sega....
Post by: KDR_11k on September 25, 2006, 09:15:10 PM
Post by: wandering on September 25, 2006, 09:42:29 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on September 26, 2006, 09:47:20 AM
Post by: Syl on October 07, 2006, 10:27:10 AM
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)
Post by: KDR_11k on October 08, 2006, 12:20:23 AM
That's nice. It won't be released here until February I think.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 08, 2006, 01:54:52 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on October 09, 2006, 12:25:25 AM
Post by: Spak-Spang on October 09, 2006, 01:38:52 PM
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Originally posted by: KDR_11k
Indeed. I often forget that I wanted a game by the time it gets released here.
I think this explains why late ports usually don't sell well.
A game gets ported, and many completely forget about it...and the port advertising blitz and hype isn't nearly as big as the original.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 09, 2006, 02:15:03 PM
Post by: Svevan on October 17, 2006, 07:40:15 PM
Also, Nintendo's audience is better suited for a "quality" game? Since when? Why did Capcom have to port RE4? Why is Viewtiful Joe multi-system? They underperformed. GC audiences weren't as avid as PS2. I don't think releasing Psychonauts or Shadow of the Colossus on GC or Wii would improve their sales - these games are niche anyways. Gamers that post on internet forums, like you and I do, will be attracted to unique experiences. Cel-shaded adventure games starring wolf gods will underperform on ANY system - the market loves gangstas, gangsters, and Madden. (Why do you think Wind Waker gets so much hate?)
Post by: KDR_11k on October 17, 2006, 09:37:52 PM
RE4 was announced to be multiplatform before it was even released and VJ did much better on the GC than on the PS2 so that explaination doesn't hold water.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 17, 2006, 09:48:18 PM
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Post by: IceCold on October 17, 2006, 10:04:11 PM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 17, 2006, 10:12:24 PM
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Originally posted by: IceCold
I think he means that when you tilt an analogue stick, then let it go, it goes back to its neutral position. This isn't the same with the Wii controller, obviously..
What the nunchuck attachment doesn't do that with its analog stick? If so that is news to me.
Post by: IceCold on October 17, 2006, 10:19:12 PM
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Post by: IceCold on October 18, 2006, 11:23:31 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on October 18, 2006, 12:30:05 PM
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Me neither, but I haven't played Okami, after all..
Well me neither, I hope to be able to play it soon though. In regards to the neutral position thing, maybe they could have you hold A or something and when you want it to return to a neutral position you could let the A button go?
Post by: TrueNerd on October 18, 2006, 08:05:50 PM
Evan was just using phrases like 'neutral zone' (what is this, hockey?) to confuse us and distract us from the fact that he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Post by: Svevan on October 18, 2006, 08:20:26 PM
VG, you will LOVE Okami. I highly recommend you find a copy. You know, there's one here in Medford Oregon, if you can spare the drive. Or I'll buy it and ship it to you.
Post by: ShyGuy on October 18, 2006, 09:43:33 PM
On the subject, Wolf Link could beat up Okami Wolf.
Post by: TrueNerd on October 19, 2006, 10:20:54 AM
QuoteA lot of the times when I'm mean, I do it because it amuses me and I mean no ill will by it. Sometimes I just really hate the person I'm being mean to. Luckily for you, this was the former.
Originally posted by: Svevan
Ouch TrueNerd, I expected a bit more kindness than that. Using the slashing brush technique is a major part of the game and doing so requires you to find the enemy and draw a line straight through him. As someone who has played Wii, I can attest to the difficulty of pointing at things accurately with a cursor. It's not terribly hard, in fact it's intuitive, but it is more difficult than with an analog. Drawing a straight line with that thing will be even harder. (Perhaps Pale can comment since he thought Trauma Center was hard? That's a game that requires similar motions to painting.) Twitch games will benefit from the Wii Pointer, but Okami has you PAUSE THE GAME to use the paintbrush. You're supposed to take your time and draw well and accurately. I'm thinking no, not with the Wii Remote.
VG, you will LOVE Okami. I highly recommend you find a copy. You know, there's one here in Medford Oregon, if you can spare the drive. Or I'll buy it and ship it to you.
Anyways, being someone who has not experienced the Wii yet, I suppose what you say could be true. However, exactness isn't totally necessary in Okami. It is forgiving and when you mess up, you are not penalized at all. I think it could work.
But now you've got me worried about Trauma Center where exactness is required and that is a game that is definitely not forgiving.
Post by: Svevan on October 19, 2006, 03:29:38 PM
Post by: Svevan on October 23, 2006, 10:41:40 PM
Since the game has mostly different goals than a Zelda game (fewer dungeons, more people/talking, RPG-ish story, tons and tons of stuff to collect/do) I actually don't think the comparison between the two is accurate. Overall, I think this does a good job of remixing the Zelda system to match the story and themes, and the gameplay manages to flesh out the Japanese mythology - that is to say, the story isn't tacked onto a Zelda game.
I particularly enjoy how Amaterasu's status as a God makes her responsible for nature, animals, and the well-being of people. Where Link does it out of the goodness of his heart (and the desire for rewards, I guess), Amaterasu is compelled by her being. I don't really require the crap I'm rewarded with - in fact, I'm a bit encumbered by all the stuff I have! I feel like money, health, ink, etc are all plentiful and I'm more concerned with beautifying the world for its own sake, rather than mine. I'm pretty much becoming totally selfless thanks to this game. Thanks Okami!
