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Overall Critic Score:3.7764
Okami Critic Reviews
It's been a long time coming, but finally Capcom's stunning Okami has hit the aging PlayStation 2. And there are few games this year that can hold a candle to it....read the complete Okami review at GameSpy
In Japanese myth, Okami-no-kami was the descendant of a rice goddess named Kushi-nada-hime. Every year, an eight-headed snake named Yamata-no-Orochi would slither into Izumo (the Japanese province where Kushi lived) and snarf one of its maidens. When...read the complete Okami review at Science Fiction Weekly
It's an epic quest of rejuvenation, elemental and ornate, in the context of an extended action/RPG/platformer. It’s built from artwork that upstages anything you've seen on a next-gen console. Not since Shadow of the Colossus has a game world been...read the complete Okami review at GameShark
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...read the complete Okami review at Game Revolution
As with all consoles, in the last few months of its reign, the PS2 will be seeing some of its best games ever. It seems that after years of familiarity with the console, developers are now able to unlock the true power of the system, accomplishing feats...read the complete Okami review at UnderGroundOnline
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But this one offers more than eastern art for the sake of pleasing those who prefer it. It's a compelling, unique experience that can be appreciated by just about anyone....read the complete Okami review at Gaming Age
wait. In addition to restoring peace to Japan, Amaterasu can defeat foes and/or feed adorable animals to gain godly praise. Since she's a wolf—and a convincing one, at that—she also has more traditional doggy powers, like the ability to bark, ...read the complete Okami review at The Onion
Simply one of the best games of the generation and I’d even wager to put it up with some of the best of all time....read the complete Okami review at PSX Extreme
PROTIP: Don't be afraid to experiment with your brush powers: You never know when it could have an unexpected effect....read the complete Okami review at GamePro
The short version is, just go and buy this game. Now. Like, RIGHT NOW. Okami is not just a typical example of a great game coming out in a system's twilight, it's something that sets the bar for games so high in so many ways that it once again forces...read the complete Okami review at Game Axis
As gamers try to elevate their hobby and outsiders try to tear it down, one thing is clear -- the debate as to whether video games are art or not is one that isn’t going away, nor will it be decided any time soon. As each group tries its best to give...read the complete Okami review at Game Vortex
A singluar game that proves videogames can be artistic. It must be played....read the complete Okami review at Digital Entertainment News
Good: Beautiful art style, excellent adventure gameplay, soundtrack, lengthy quest, “praise” system, innovative “brushstroke”...read the complete Okami review at Lawrence
Upon completing Okami, you may feel like you have just taken in a classic Miyazaki film. The visual/aural presentation and sprawling narrative combine to present the game as an extended vision of an anime epic – equal parts The Legend of the Dog...read the complete Okami review at Worth Playing
Okami is a game that demands to be experienced. Amaterasu would wish it so....read the complete Okami review at Gaming Target
Okami effortlessly perfectly captures each and every facet that it sets out to accomplish, while giving the player a fantastic fairy tale experience - there simply isn’t any other way to describe it than amazing....read the complete Okami review at eToychest
Hands-down one of the best games every released. Not just on the PS2, but ANY system. Yes, it's that good....read the complete Okami review at TotalPlaystation
Chock full of character, life and just plain old fun. It's got enough stuff to keep you busy for hours upon hours, and the ride is rarely slow or drags it's feet....read the complete Okami review at GamingTrend
While its slower adventure game style pacing and low difficulty may throw off a certain crowd, Okami’s charming world with its nice fairy tale story, great gameplay, and incredible graphics will give most an experience likely to be remembered for...read the complete Okami review at GameBrink
Whereas other titles fake or skip around to avoid showing a world that was supposed to have evolved, Okami gives you everything – and it never misses a frame.GameZone Reviews...read the complete Okami review at GameZone
Simply one of the best games to come out....read the complete Okami review at Gaming Nexus
Famed movie critic Roger Ebert once said that video games are inherently inferior to films and literature. Well if someone could kindly asks him to step away from that clearly more “superior” big Hollywood sequel to last year’s remake he is...read the complete Okami review at Club Skill
Of all the games that are released during a platform’s lifetime, there are generally a dozen or so that are true classics, timeless games that by themselves make the platform in question worth having. The Playstation 2 has been the home of a few of...read the complete Okami review at Gamerz-Edge
Games with a unique art style aren’t always received very well by gamers. Take, for instance, The Legend of Zelda Wind Waker. While many expected it to be more like the demo video shown for the Game Cube with realistic graphics and such, the game ended...read the complete Okami review at AtomicGamer
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....read the complete Okami review at Amped IGO
Okami would be something special, and very likely wind up as one of the PlayStation 2's last must-have hits. Gamers everywhere have been waiting for this game with bated breath as it has long promised to be entirely original, wholly beautiful and quite...read the complete Okami review at IGN
Cribbing the best of Zelda and mashing it with a killer aesthetic that’s both justified and gorgeous, yields a lengthy, legendary quest....read the complete Okami review at GameTrailers
This game has it all; it’s got a wonderful story, wonderfully memorable characters, fast-paced and fluid combat with a wide variety of demonic foes, hours of dungeon exploration, puzzle solving, various item collecting, a few lengthy sidequests, a slew...read the complete Okami review at Thunderbolt
The Japanese word for wolf, Okami blends traditional folklore from the Land of the Rising Sun with a distinctive visual style crafted by the team behind the Viewtiful Joe series. Players guide a white wolf from a third-person perspective across 3D stages...read the complete Okami review at AllGame
It's only fitting that a game about a god should have an awe-inspiring presentation such as this. Okami is based on the Japanese legend of the sun god, Amaterasu, whom you control throughout the game in the form of a white wolf. A truly epic journey...read the complete Okami review at GameSpot
When I first heard about Okami well over two years ago, it immediately stood out in my mind. A main character that wasn’t a human, a goddess, and with an interesting sounding game mechanic? Sign me up! I kept a close eye out for any sort of information...read the complete Okami review at Cyber Gaming Net
If there is one thing we’ve all learned by playing games, it’s that the Japanese know what they are doing when they really want to do something right. When you see a screenshot in a magazine or online and have to look at it before acknowledging the...read the complete Okami review at JustPressPlay
Okami is a great example that games can change the way you see the world. It's incredibly brilliant, beautiful, and engaging. To call it poetry in motion would be an understatement, since we've used the term quite loosely before and towards experiences...read the complete Okami review at GotNext
In recent years, Capcom, once a company whose name meant innovation and excellence in gaming, has been relegated to releasing remakes, spin-offs, and rehashes of their age-old franchises. Aside from one or two quality sequels of their mainstay...read the complete Okami review at Games are Fun
Okami boasts an extraordinary visual style, but there's much more to it than all the pretty graphics....read the complete Okami review at GameSpot
The entire production is treated with reverence and class, and this goes to show that you definitely do not always need the latest and greatest hardware for great gaming experiences. What you need is a dedicated development team, a distinct sense of...read the complete Okami review at 1UP
You're getting a long quest packed with life-giving missions and a presentation that's unlike anything you've ever played. If you consider yourself a gamer in any way, buy this right now. You will not be disappointed....read the complete Okami review at Games Radar
As the sun rises over the village of Kamikimura, its brilliant rays shine on a lone statue sitting in the middle of town. This work of art was created in the loving memory of Shiranui, a white wolf that had once saved the village from utter destruction a...read the complete Okami review at HonestGamers
The visuals are absolutely astounding, like a fine painting brought to life, and the gameplay has touches of sheer genius, including the introduction of the "celestial brush" and an efficient, if simple, combat engine. Okami is one of the best games of...read the complete Okami review at GameDaily
Okami may be the most visually stunning game I've ever played. On the surface it might seem like your basic cel-shaded title, but it doesn't take long to realize that there's so much more to the aesthetic than meets the eye....read the complete Okami review at Deeko
Okami is a game that is so Japanese that I was pretty sure that it would sprout tentacles and go after my wife when she walked past my PS2 in a short skirt. (It didn't. I had her walk past it about five times before she finally asked me what the hell I...read the complete Okami review at The Bovine Conspiracy
It's not often that one could categorize a game as a form of digital art. Most titles in this generation seem to be happy with following a single line and maintaining the status quo in terms of gameplay and visual presentation. If you are a gamer who...read the complete Okami review at Video Game Talk
...Okami has to be the best game I’ve played all year. The missions can be challenging, and there are lots of puzzles to tease your brain, so you’re not just running around mashing buttons and killing bad guys. We waited a long, long time for this...read the complete Okami review at Game Helper
In an industry where innovation often takes a back seat to sequels, movie tie-ins and "me too" clones, it's refreshing when a new video game breaks convention to deliver a fresh interactive experience....read the complete Okami review at CNN.com
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