Author Topic: Okami (Capcom to send out replacement box art!) (Read 122916 times)

Bill Aurion · « **on:** February 14, 2008, 05:41:35 AM »

Capcom says "Buy another enhanced port please!"

Release: ~~March 25th, 2008~~ April 15th, 2008
Retail Price: $39.99

~ Paintbrush with the Wiimote "takes about 10 minutes to get used to"...
~ Precision of strokes isn't super important...Gameplay based around ease of use for quick strokes...
~ No TV commercials, no special edition, but there will be an "appropriately sized marketing push for the game." (Sure, Capcom...)
~ Hitting Europe later than America, but not a significant delay...
~ Dialogue can now be skipped through without playing the game a second time...
~ No new content, but still 40-60 hours of content, and there will be incentive for owners of the PS2 version to check out Wii version...
~ "is even more beautiful than it was on the PS2."
~ 16:9 and 480p

I hate giving Capcom more reason to dish ports from their toilet onto the Wii, but I specifically held back from the PS2 version ever since the Wii was announced in hopes that this would finally happen...~~Poor timing on the release date though...It'll be tough to tear myself away from Brawl to play it...~~

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Pale · « **Reply #1 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:43:25 AM »

I wish someone could explain the even more beautiul comment. Does this have wide screen support and the ps2 version doesn't?

All I know is that my PS2 version is still sealed. Is it gonna be worth the cash to ebay that and buy the Wii version?

Nick DiMola · « **Reply #2 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:48:12 AM »

Mr. Jack says "Will Do!"

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #3 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:49:19 AM »

Last I heard, Ready at Dawn was doing their best to put in both 16:9 and 480p...

Gylldas · « **Reply #4 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:52:12 AM »

My friend has the PS2 version and I was tempted to buy it. I've been holding out specifically for the inevitable Wii version.

I'm pretty sure the PS2 version didn't have Progressive Scan and widescreen support so I'm really hoping that is included. All that's known about that is that "Features such as 16:9 widescreen and progressive scan will be discussed with the media soon. They have no comment whether it is confirmed to be available yet."

http://www.thetanooki.com/2008/02/12/capcom-reveals-okami-wii-info/

We'll see

Athrun Zala · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2008, 05:55:37 AM »

wait, no extras? :/

that Baby guy · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2008, 06:20:32 AM »

I'll get it. I knew from the very start, we'd see a Nintendo version of this game, so I held off.

Darkheart · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2008, 06:49:11 AM »

Quote from: Athrun Zala on February 14, 2008, 05:55:37 AM

wait, no extras? :/

That would require Capcom to put out effort. . .

AzureNightmare · « **Reply #8 on:** February 14, 2008, 07:37:20 AM »

Quote from: thatguy on February 14, 2008, 06:20:32 AM

I'll get it. I knew from the very start, we'd see a Nintendo version of this game, so I held off.

Of course you'll get it. You'll also never open it.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #9 on:** February 14, 2008, 07:53:04 AM »

Maybe. But I beat Phoenix Wright, I've beaten No More Heroes, and I played a lot of Geometry Wars...

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2008, 08:38:46 AM »

I don't mind these ps2->Wii ports so much, because I only briefly owned a PS2 and I never played most of the games, so consequently these ports are all new to me. Plus the new controls, better graphics, and bonus content really do make them a worthy purchase - especially because they usually come with a lower price tag than you'd expect.

That said, I was VERY happy with my Godfather purchase for the Wii, so I'm perfectly happy to give Okami a chance. And after all, it is completely new to me anyway.

Only bad thing is, this may set a bad precedence, as another poster pointed out. I don't want the Wii to be limited to the scraps of the last generation. I want to see new games as well... but why can't we have both the ports and new games at the same time?

Bloodworth · « **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2008, 08:47:49 AM »

Capcom is giving the game a second chance. It should have sold the first time, but it was released in the middle hype for two console launches. Capcom's official thread says that they'll be sending out code soon, so hopefully we'll get to see what "more beautiful" means. If they can get the ridiculous draw-in under control, I'll buy it again. Took me forever to readjust to games that let me see objects from farther than four feet away.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #12 on:** February 14, 2008, 08:47:54 AM »

Great going Capcom. No one will buy/play this game during the same month Brawl is out. Zero marketing goes a long way.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #13 on:** February 14, 2008, 08:51:33 AM »

I'm going to preorder this soon, I have purposefully skipped the PS2 version for the Wii version!

IceCold · « **Reply #14 on:** February 14, 2008, 09:26:10 AM »

Wow, so many of you guys had the foresight to skip the PS2 version and wait for this one.. Were you that sure it was going to come on Wii eventually? I personally didn't trust Capcom to do so.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2008, 09:35:33 AM »

I was almost certain it would. Capcom does that with everything they promise exclusivity to that has any sales potential.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:01:38 PM »

So it failed on PS2 due to a complete lack of advertising, now Capcom's going to make the exact same mistake a second time. Damn, that's pure dedication to disaster right there. I have zero interest in the game, but damn if that isn't one of the most beautiful American box arts I've seen in a while. =o

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:08:35 PM »

I wouldn't say Okami will be a failure because of lack of advertising since Zack and Wiki still managed to sell a healthy 300k

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:09:38 PM »

Did Capcom advertise that? lolol it's not even out here.

Oh, I just found a slightly bigger version of the box.

My God.

Kairon · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:41:29 PM »

I don't own a PS2. I'm completely justified in skipping this game. And skipping Bully. Both of which I'm pre-ordering for the Wii.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:50:19 PM »

How can you not have a PS2, Kairon? It's the king of third party games!

Kairon · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2008, 12:55:00 PM »

Quote from: Infernal Monkey on February 14, 2008, 12:50:19 PM

How can you not have a PS2, Kairon? It's the king of third party games!

Don't let my Wii and DS third-party library fool you. I was and am very much a diehard Nintendo elitist!

...what? Don't laugh! It's true!

TheFleece · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2008, 01:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Kairon on February 14, 2008, 12:55:00 PM

Quote from: Infernal Monkey on February 14, 2008, 12:50:19 PM
How can you not have a PS2, Kairon? It's the king of third party games!

Don't let my Wii and DS third-party library fool you. I was and am very much a diehard Nintendo elitist!

...what? Don't laugh! It's true!

Me too, Kairon I never owned any systems other than Nintendo. I'll likely pick up Okami, but Brawl is going to take all of my time. All the new added content in Bully makes me glad I never played it before, I can't wait.

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #23 on:** February 14, 2008, 02:48:20 PM »

It is a great day to be a Nintendo fan. At last we can enjoy the 3rd party hits that never made it to the GC.

That said, it is pretty obvious that Okami is a Zelda ripoff... I mean, it's probably a great rip-off, but just look at the box art with the wolf. Twilight Princess, anyone?

Sarail · « **Reply #24 on:** February 14, 2008, 03:45:02 PM »

I'm actually very excited about this game. I've heard lots of good things, and I can't wait to see the Zelda comparisons as I'm playing.

Having widescreen support and 480p will definitely help, too.

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Author Topic: Okami (Capcom to send out replacement box art!) (Read 122916 times)