OKAMI PS2 LEGENDS PS3

OKAMI PS2 LEGENDS PS3

The game will be released in physical format for the first time in America and Europe since 2008’s “remix” for the Wii – Okami HD was also released on PS3 in 2012 in digital form, except for Japan which had a physical release.ĭespite being a commercial bust, Okami is still cherished by many players and critics, currently sitting at no less than 93 on Metacritic for the PS2 original. Each aspect of the game comes together to provide the gamer with a unique and creative experience, which is why despite not being bought by as many as it should have, it made a lasting impression with those that took the time to play.PS4 and Xbox One owners will finally be able to enjoy the PS2 classic Okami on December 12 th in glorious polished HD. The finished product allows the user to be engulfed in this ancient Eastern folklore entirely, the music, fight scenes, enemies, bosses and backgrounds all help to create a serene atmosphere with dark undertones which closely follows the feeling of the story. Each character became more stylised until it looked nothing like the original realistic idea everyone had in mind, this new look despite being based on something old and traditional was new and unseen in the mainstream gaming world. The designers then began creating beautiful ink and wash drawings of each character and the environments. The logical conclusion was to make the art suit the story, the story being heavily influenced by Japanese myths and folklore called for the style of the game to have the same authentic old Japanese legends feel. They soon found they were unable because of the technology available to them which made them rethink the style in which they would take the art. When Okami was in the process of being made the designers had the intention of creating a life-like game where Amaterasu looked like a life like wolf running around the screen. One of the most captivating things about Okami is the aesthetics of the game itself. The Eastern culture influences all aspects of the game and gives it a unique twist on many other Eastern games, instead of being based on technology and being in the here and now, these stories are intended to be from long, long ago when legends were considered real which is what Okami does essentially brings legends to life through the progression of the game. Okami borrows Japanese folklore and legends and combines them into a captivating adventure that you as the gamer get to participate in. Each new character whether it was friend or foe was interesting to look at and interact with. The story that enfolds throughout playing Okami is fascinating and fun. This kind of interactive game play was not that common for playstaion 2 games at the time, it allowed a new sense of control and creativity in the game it also helped to relieve the stress of a fight scene to give you a small break and collect your thoughts before deciding what to do next. You can create many different outcomes including slashing, plant growth, cherry bombs and even slowing down time.

Using the joystick on the ps2 controller (on the original game) you move the brush around to paint something on top of the scene. During a battle you have the option to pull up the brush, the opponents in battle freeze and the whole environment has been transformed as an ink drawing on parchment.

So why was it introduced to a new platform? Why is it being remade for the DS? The answer lies in the art direction, interactively aesthetically and plot-wise.Īn interesting aspect to Okami’s gameplay is the celestial brush. It is an action adventure game that has won much praise and high ratings by the critics and yet has done poorly in sales. The celestial brush allows you to control a paintbrush on the scene, what you draw will determine how you help Amaterasu in battle, for example a straight across swipe will ‘cut’ opponents. Along the way you battle many other demons with various weapons you obtain and a unique fighting system that employs the celestial brush. The purpose of the game is for you to defeat Orochi an eight headed demon who is threatening the existence of your home village and the balance of nature. Okami is a game that revolves around the story of Amaterasu (a sun goddess) portrayed as a wolf. Okami was a stunningly beautiful game created by Clover Studio and released for the PlayStation 2 in 2006, the Wii in 2008 and in 2011 Okamiden (a remake) will be available on the Nintendo DS.

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