Unique and compelling
Boss battles require a different tact and require you to experiment with your brush techniques whilst figuring out the pattern of the boss. These battles are more challenging than normal fights, but you’ll still breeze through them with little effort and receive a weapon or item as a reward.
Okami’s uniqueness lies in its presentation, style and music. It’s not dissimilar to many other adventure games where you have to explore, unlock skills and wander around a village picking up quests, but it still won’t fail to impress even the most cynical of people. While the game isn’t particularly challenging and could be perhaps be perceived as being over excessive in trying to please every type of gamer, it’s just so full of character and charm that it’s virtually impossible not to get immersed in this magical ride. The artwork, presentation, storyline and the fusion of gameplay styles is impeccable as well as admirable.
We’ve no idea how long the PS2 has left in it’s lifespan, but if there’s just one more game we can tempt you to try before picking up a shiny PS3, try Okami, you won’t be disappointed.
Pros
An artistic masterpiece
Great storyline and characters
Stunning world
Great fun using the celestial brush
Superb musical score
Cons
Combat lacks depth
Fairly slow paced
Could be more challenging
A stunningly artistic production worthy of the highest praise.
HEXUS Awards
Okami - PS2
