Okami HD Reviews

Okami HD is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
GamePro
Top Critic
90 / 100
Dec 11, 2017

Okami combines typical Zelda gameplay with an extraordinary art style and a world full of interesting mythology.

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Dec 11, 2017
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10 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

Having the chance to once again return to Nippon, I can wholeheartedly say that (after eleven years) Okami HD is still a masterpiece, standing the test of time through two generational console jumps. Put frankly, it is a work of art and a prime example of the ingenuity, creativity, and brilliance key development teams brought to their work on the PlayStation 2. Here's hoping that Okami HD receives the sequel it rightfully deserves.

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8 / 10
Sep 10, 2018

Okami HD is a very welcome return of a classic that has been treated to a remastering which is more than welcome on the Nintendo Switch. Thanks to a marvelous environment that leaves its players in awe and to very well designed gameplay mechanics, Okami HD is certain to appeal to most of the Nintendo Switch players out there, leaving only the feeling that it could have turned out even better.

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90 / 100
Aug 8, 2018

Impeccable, great playable switch port of one of the most enchanted fairytales of all times in a unique suibokuga style.

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9 / 10
Aug 8, 2018

If you haven't already gathered, Okami HD is an utterly fantastic piece of software, and we feel you'd be doing yourself a disservice to pass on it. For a mere twenty bucks, you can have access to a 40-hour adventure that emulates Zelda wonderfully, adds in plenty of memorable mechanics, features one of the most memorable art styles in gaming, and is completely playable on the go, to boot. Though it may be showing its age a bit visually and its combat is sometimes a little on the easy side, Okami is an important, fun, and notable landmark in gaming history — and one of the easiest recommendations we can make for your Switch library.

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GameXplain
Top Critic
Loved
Aug 9, 2018
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Aug 8, 2018

Like a fine wine, Okami has aged wonderfully, and this HD re-release has found a perfect home on the Nintendo Switch, thanks to stellar motion controls and the ability to play on-the-go.

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95%
Jan 7, 2018

The definitive version of a classic title that belongs in everyone's library.

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9.6 / 10.0
Dec 18, 2017

Overall, Okami HD is an essential purchase if you have never played the game before.

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8 / 10.0
Dec 17, 2017

Okami HD is a very well made new version of a perfect, classic game. It still is a fresh and unique title that now looks even better and is available on different types of hardware. It has some flaws but they pale in comparison with tons of joy brought to you by this live painting.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 18, 2017

Years are passing and Okami is still wonderfully charming. This time the title came on current generation of consoles and now everyone can experience one of the most magical and the best games in the history.

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85%
Dec 18, 2017

Okami HD is essential, especially if you've never been lucky enough to play Clover's 2006 classic before. And even if you have, you owe it to yourself to play it and love it all over again. It's utterly sublime.

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8.7 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

Okami, now on its seventh platform, remains unaffected by the ravages of time. The convergence of Japanese folklore and a Sumi-e aesthetic over the blueprint of The Legend of Zelda created a benign opus that, eleven years later, remains unchallenged and unequaled by any scale of competition. Okami, even with its pronounced vulnerabilities, is a singular creation and merits constant preservation. [OpenCritic note: Eric Layman separately reviewed the PC (9), PS4 (9), and Switch (8) versions. Their scores have been averaged.]

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NZGamer
Top Critic
Unscored
Oct 30, 2012

Okami is beautiful to witness and plays like a true classic.

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Spaziogames
Navi
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 1, 2012

Okami HD ,blending classic elements of its kind belonging to others fresher and more innovative, undoubtedly offers a successful and fully functional mix. The frame of the whole is obviously the technical and above all stylistic sector of the game, which raise the title to levels never seen before. Narrowing such a work in the circle of "video games" would be somewhat reductive, since Okami HD turns out to be a 360° experience, which fully involves the player in all senses, between fascinating scenarios of feudal Japan, oriental melodies and a touch of mystity. Ultimately, we fully recommend the use of the title to all fans of the genre and not.

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4.1 / 5.0
Nov 8, 2012

Okami HD is the definitive version of Okami. It has the best graphics, fewest bugs, and most responsive controls if you are using a DualShock. It runs perfectly in widescreen 1080p without a hitch. At a budget price of $19.99, there's little reason not to pick up this game, especially if you haven't played the original. It's hard to conceive of any better version of Okami, except for perhaps a fourth release that utilizes the tablet of the Wii U for drawing purposes, and since Nintendo doesn't seem to be working on that, Okami HD for the PS3 is where it's at!

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Gamersky
Top Critic
9.3 / 10.0
Dec 16, 2017

Okami HD is a great opportunity for those who never had a chance to try this masterpiece when the original version was released in the last generation to experience the fantastic journey full of traditional Japanese culture in a high graphic performance.

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9 / 10.0
Jan 1, 2018

Okami is still as beautiful and enjoyable as it was more than a decade ago, and that is an incredible achievement in and of itself.

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 20, 2017

Okami HD is a good action game, but it is a better game about how a dog can make a life better.

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