Okami | 
| From: Capcom
Category: Video Games
List Price: $39.99
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Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 425
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Genre: adventure_games
ESRB: Teen
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 12 - 20 years
Operating System: Nintendo Wii
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0
MPN: 35007
UPC: 013388350070
EAN: 0013388350070
ASIN: B000Z9A95M
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Create and destroy at will - Play as a god to re-establish order and beauty to a world laid barren by evil | | • | Intense action-packed battles - Rooted in Japanese folklore, fight against a diverse line-up of demons and monsters | | • | Interact with a unique and dynamic cast of characters |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
In ?kami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a veritable wasteland. Players must assume the role of a wolf, an embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu, which is capable of wielding unimaginable power. The state of the world lies in your hands as you must fight ominous beings and reclaim the earth from a curse that plagues it. It is crucial to help Amaterasu make the world a place where all living creatures can dwell once again. Defeating the creatures that Amaterasu encounters will not be a small feat. The real-time fighting system not only involves biting and ramming strikes, but also allows for various attacks using bronze mirror of Yata on its back as well as a host of other unique abilities. This system allows the usage of a myriad of specials attacks typically not associated with the physical prowess of a normal wolf. As the wolf becomes more powerful, more attacks become available. This blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay will result in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before. Traditional Japanese art comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels Rooted in the third person perspective, you will need to interact with the people you encounter, building their faith by clandestinely answering their prayers and wishes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 48 more reviews...
 Wow..... January 8, 2009
Things sure have come a long way since the days of the NES. I want to second (and third, and fourth, and fifth...) the point that others have made about the sheer beauty of this game. Simply stunning. Gorgeousness and gorgeousity. It's like a beautiful realm that you just got dropped into and you are a little scared and confused but you stay and explore because the scenery is just too enthralling. This game has changed the way I look at video games. This is one of the best balances of gameplay, visuals, fantasy and fun that I have experienced as a gamer in years. Thank you Okami, for making me feel like a kid again. Awesome game. 5/5 stars.
Origniality is Alive January 6, 2009
Buy this game. Consumers need to support games like this if we want more high quality third part games on the Wii. This game is innovative, original, and fun. And it also uses the Wii-mote in a way that feels natural instead of gimmicky or contrived.
This game is more than just a great Zelda alternative, and it is more than just a great port; it is proof that 3rd party developers can still make great games that are fun to play on the Wii.
 Excellent game January 6, 2009
I have had a blast playing Okami. The game has an excellent style to it and the story is well done and has a good sense of humor. The gameplay style is very similar to the games in the Legend of Zelda series. It's one of the better games released so far on the Wii, and while the motion controls used in the game aren't quite perfect (using the celestial brush pointing at the screen is cool but not as accurate as I'd like) it's just fun to play. Definitely worth picking up, especially now that the price has dropped.
60+ hours of gameplay: beauty and brawn January 4, 2009
I'll echo what the other 5-star reviewers wrote. This is a truly beautiful game, with areas to explore, puzzles to solve, challenges to best, and lots of combat.
The only real criticism is that a few of the brushstrokes were hard to do with the Wiimote. This only came up a few times in the game, and consulting online message boards gave hints on techniques that worked for others.
It had replay value for me, for one of the side quests is finding "100 stray beads" and I had a lot of fun, after initially winning the game, going back through and finding these stray beads.
Yes, the game is talky at times, but there is a very detailed mythology associated with the game, and for me, it only enhanced the experience. Highly recommended.
 Beautiful but boring December 15, 2008
3 out of 5 found this review helpful
Way, way, way too wordy. The intro just goes on and on and on. Then when you think you're finally playing the game solo, that stupid bug just keeps talking.
It's an aesthetically gorgeous game but after the first couple hours of hitting A repeatedly to get through all the dialogue I wanted to gouge my eyes out with a spoon.
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