Okami for the Nintendo Wii: Review

Despite being a critical success, Okami was generally ignored by the buying public when it came out for the Playstation 2 in 2006. Gamers get a second chance to experience Okami, this time on the Nintendo Wii. Does the port hold true to the original? Find out in this review of Okami for the Nintendo Wii.

Story
Long ago, a wolf named Shiranui helped seal the eight-headed demon Orochi. 100 years later, the seal was broken and Orochi is terrorizing the land once again, sapping the land of Nippon (Japan) lifeless. Amaterasu, the reincarnation of Shiranui was put to the task of stopping him.

Based on Japanese mythos, Okami's story is full of twists and turns and in unexpectedly charming at the same time.

Graphics
Okami is already one of the better looking games on the Playstation 2. This is due to the unique calligraphy paint brush style. It is because of the outstanding artwork that Okami's graphics are future-proof. The Nintendo Wii adds 480p resolution and 16:9 widescreen support.

Sound
Capcom really got the moods and settings of ancient Japan down by using a fusion of traditional Japanese instruments for the music. The Animal Crossing-like dialogue, however, is simply annoying. Makes you wonder why they couldn't use real voice actors instead of artificial noise.

Gameplay
Okami is as close to the Legend of Zelda series as one game can get without being called a rip-off. At the same time, the game has its own uniqueness and mechanics to easily stand on its own.

The game is simply epic: it's full of secrets, sidequests and minigames. Running straight through will take you a good 30 hours to compete. It's not just grinding either. Each area of Nippon is different and unique from each other. The game will constantly surprise you at every corner.