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06 October 2007
Okami on the PlayStation 2 will surely go down in history as one of the major classics on the machine. Up there with the likes of Panzer Dragoon and Shining Force for the Sega Saturn, Shenmue for the Dreamcast, and Super Mario World for the SNES. It's a brilliantly conceived game that enthrals all who play it. Taking control of the legendary wolf, Amaterasu, you must rescue ancient Japan from the clutches of an evil power threatening to destroy the world. It's packed full of references to Japanese folklore and will have you in awe at the style of its presentation. The beautiful watercolour graphics are a sight to behold. There isn't a single thing in this game that doesn't look stunning. Then you have its unique Celestial Brush game play. Using your analogue sticks you must draw various patterns on the screen in order to solve puzzles and fight enemies. It's a touch of genius. Add to all this its excellent soundtrack, full of soothing oriental instruments and arrangements, and you have one of the most magnificent games ever released. It's just such a shame that so few people experienced its splendour. Sales of Okami were well below what the game deserved. Even more tragic is that the studio that developed the game, Clover Studios (a subsidiary of Capcom), was closed shortly after the game's release. That this game didn't achieve worldwide recognition is blasphemy. So do yourself a favour, buy a copy of Okami and prepare to have your mind well and truly blown. The gods will thank you for it.
Posted byHocchan at 9:40 pm
