Okami Wii video review
Wii port of the first original title from Capcom’s now defunct Clover Studio — headed up by Viewtiful Joe producer Atsushi Inaba. The multiple award-winning action adventure Okami uses the Wii Remote as a paintbrush to solve puzzles, create pathways, chop down trees or turn night into day. Okami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Playing as Amaterasu, the sun goddess who takes on the form of a wolf, your goal is to bring life back to the world.
Redesigned to take advantage of this unique platform, the Wii version sports widescreen graphics and motion controls. Players uses the Wii Remote as the ‘celestial brush’ in an effort to seal ancient evils once again.
Has this PS2 port of Okami been perfected on the Wii or is it still on a quest of stroke and order? Find out in this Okami video review:
To quote the video review: “It’s been nearly two years since Clover Studio’s swan song, Okami, was released on the PlayStation 2. Hailed for its unique one-of-a-kind art direction, expansive storyline, and thought-provoking paint brush mechanic, it received more than its share of acclaim. Unfortunately, this didn’t translate into sales, but through the use of the Wii’s versatile remote this living piece of art has found a new gallery.
By re-releasing Okami on the Wii, Capcom and Clover Studio have once again proven that this is a very special game, and one that deserves the attention of anyone who appreciates video games as art, has an affinity for action/adventure titles, or simply wants to sink into a great game. The Wii controls aren’t perfect for celestial paintbrush techniques, but they certainly don’t detract from the overall experience. With widescreen support, and improved visual fidelity, you’ll find very little to complain about.”
Story — 9.3
Design — 9.0
Gameplay — 8.5
Presentation — 9.5
Overall — 9.2
20 March 2009 14:27Wii Okami Fan
Best gaming experience of 2008 IMHO!
