Okami

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Sep 19, 2006
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  • Summary: In Okami, 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 gamer's hands as theyIn Okami, 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 gamer's hands as they 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. [Capcom]… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. GamePro
    100
    Okami shames them simply by being the genuine article: A stunningly gorgeous and unique masterpiece that effortlessly blends art and storytelling with puzzles and amusement. Miss this landmark effort at your peril. [Oct. 2006, p.78]
  2. Game Revolution
    100
    Okami’s single player campaign is one of the most ambitious we’ve ever seen, and with its score of collectible items, trees to save and animals to feed as well as characters you like and a story you’ll want to revisit, this is a game you could easily wind up playing twice or thrice.
  3. My Gamer
    98
    The replay value for this game is immense as the storyline, sidequesting, and searches for those really rare items just never gets old.
  4. Gaming Nexus
    94
    Simply one of the best games to come out.
  5. Gamer 2.0
    92
    What Okami ultimately offers is a satisfying adventure with memorable characters, intuitive play mechanics, and an astonishing visual presentation. Simply, it’s a ton of fun to play.
  6. GameSpot
    90
    Okami's stunning good looks give it the appearance of a cross between a cartoon and a traditional Japanese ink-and-watercolor painting, and perhaps best of all, the game keeps going and going for much longer than most other games like it.
  7. netjak
    67
    I have to say, in terms of presentation, Okami by far is the bet game I’ve ever seen...However, games are meant to be played. And honestly, between the humor that falls flat at times, the worst plot twist I’ve seen in a game since college, and the sheer lack of challenge in the game, Okami falls well short of greatness.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 89 out of 100
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 100
  3. Negative: 4 out of 100
  1. Jonathan
    Sep 8, 2006
    10
    You simple must play this materspiece!
  2. starmario123
    Apr 27, 2011
    10
    10/10 = Masterpiece = Every second of your life that you pour into this stunning masterpiece of a video game is not one second of it wasted.
  4. EricM.
    Oct 25, 2006
    10
    Simple beauty and a masterpiece. Fun, innovative, involving, and engaging...why did you have to close Clover Studios? A perfect memento mori Simple beauty and a masterpiece. Fun, innovative, involving, and engaging...why did you have to close Clover Studios? A perfect memento mori for the terrific studio.… Expand
  5. JohannY.
    Oct 7, 2006
    10
    Never did I think that a game of such aesthetic splendor could still bring life out of the gasping PS2 now that next-gen consoles are trying Never did I think that a game of such aesthetic splendor could still bring life out of the gasping PS2 now that next-gen consoles are trying to grab every gamer's attention. A single screenshot was worth a thousand words, but the actual experience of the game is priceless.. The visuals were stunningly gorgeous and artistic, the concept of the story was utter genius, and the gameplay couldn't be more inventive. It just goes to show that a game doesn't always have to be edgy to be wanted.… Expand
  6. Nostalgic9tails
    Jun 16, 2013
    10
    By far the best game I've ever played in my 21+ years. I loved the gameplay mechanic of the Celestial Brush, the characters were wonderfullyBy far the best game I've ever played in my 21+ years. I loved the gameplay mechanic of the Celestial Brush, the characters were wonderfully developed and each had a unique tie-in with Japanese lore. The art style is unlike anything I've seen before it, and the whole story was at par of an expertly directed film. Definitely give this game a try, you will NOT be disappointed.… Expand
  7. MayK.
    Oct 7, 2006
    9
    This game is beautiful, light and definitly lives up to the hype it got. Having been dissapointed lately with my video game purchases, i This game is beautiful, light and definitly lives up to the hype it got. Having been dissapointed lately with my video game purchases, i started playing this game and found it very hard to put it down. Astetics are very big for me with a video game and it DEFINITELY delivers on that front. The story is beautiful and overall its just a lovely game to enjoy. It is not for the "must kill and see blood" groups, but if you just want a beautiful game that wont take you hours to figure out, then pick this up.… Expand
  8. Phuz
    Jul 21, 2018
    0
    This is exactly my type of game, cool animation, something new with the brush control and a nice adventure run around. I haven't played thisThis is exactly my type of game, cool animation, something new with the brush control and a nice adventure run around. I haven't played this in years and never will again but couldn't believe the reviews. I was really excited to play it, I played it for about 5 hours the first night and woke up the next day and put it on eBay. It is by far one of the worst games I have ever played. So boring, I like boring adventure games but this was a joke. Annoying character with you the whole time. By annoying I mean unbearable, wanted to rip it from the screen and smash it in. Then the brush that doesn't work very well at all I can't understand the high scores. I gave it a 1 for looking nice but there was nothing else to like for me to rate it higher. Sitting through 5 hours of Hatsune Miku, mixed up with a bit of Hello Kitty and a bit of Hannah Montana thrown in for good measure would have been 5 hours better spent than this. Possibly my least favourite game ever made.… Expand

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#2 Best PS2 Game of 2006
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#6 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#7 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006