Okami HD Reviews

Okami HD is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
9.4 / 10.0
Oct 30, 2012

Okami is one of the finest games to come out of Japan in the last decade, and Okami HD is absolutely the best way to experience this epic adventure. Its re-release is rather timely too, given Japanese game publishers are currently preoccupied with creating games that will appeal in the West. Okami, in contrast, represents a pure, resolutely Japanese vision, and is all the more appealing for it.

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PC Gamer
PC Gamer
Top Critic
86 / 100
Dec 12, 2017

Occasionally languid to the point of lethargy, Okami is a gorgeous and unforgettable adventure all the same.

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Metro GameCentral
Top Critic
9 / 10
Oct 31, 2012

The definitive version of one of the most beautiful video games ever created, not to mention the best Zelda game that never was.

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Metro GameCentral
GameCentral
Top Critic
8 / 10
Dec 12, 2017

Still one of the most beautiful video games ever created, not to mention the best Zelda game that never was.

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Aug 8, 2018

An astounding masterpiece that reaches new heights of brilliance thanks to the Nintendo Switch.

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9.5 / 10.0
Dec 19, 2017

Aside from a few minor gripes and this re-release of the game not offering much else from the 2012 PlayStation 3 re-release (other than higher resolutions and the return of loading screen mini-games), Okami HD is still a near-perfect game. If you haven't already beaten or played it yet, then now is a better time than ever before...

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89 / 100
Dec 12, 2017

Okami is a great adventure set in japanese folklore, which shows an amazing ukiyo-e graphic style and feels unique in its brush gameplay. 4K resolution for PS4 PRO and Xbox One X is great, but we still miss 60 FPS option.

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89 / 100
Aug 8, 2018

Like the other versions, the improvements in Okami HD for the Nintendo Switch are just audio and video related. But the touch and motion controls makes this one the best version of the original Clover game.

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Unscored
Aug 8, 2018

Okami HD is a classic video game, and this Nintendo Switch port could be seen as the best way to experience it.

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8.3 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

Okami HD is still the same must-play videogame as in 2006, but this remaster has lost the impact that the PS3 version had in 2012.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 8, 2018

Okami HD is an ode to folklore and Japanese legends. A tale crafted into a video game. An unforgettable adventure.

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Dec 12, 2017

Okami HD is the best version of one of the very few video games that can be openly called a work of art.

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9 / 10.0
Dec 11, 2017

Okami HD is still as wonderful as ever, and now it has 4K resolution. Grab yourself a Sake, close the curtains, and sink into one of the most immersive and beautiful games ever.

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Unscored
Dec 18, 2017

On the whole, though, Okami is a delight from start to finish. It gives you the freedom to savour and indulge in every last drop of its ink-washed world, and its combat and story are both superb – particularly if you have even the slightest bit of interest in Japanese mythology.

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GamingTrend
Top Critic
90 / 100
Jan 8, 2013

You could just plow through the story and ignore a lot of the side stuff and be completely happy. In fact, you'll probably get a good 20 plus hours out of that. However, if you choose to feed all the animals, collect all the treasures, complete the bestiary and find all the beads you'll find it very rewarding without being too tedious.

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65 / 100
Jan 18, 2018

There's a lot of content in Okami HD. Unfortunately, interacting with the wealth of characters, locations, and collectibles becomes more of a chore when the story and action is so repetitive. Despite the different coat of paint, each new encounter felt like the last. The colors began to fade around the halfway point, and the game just kept painting without adding anything new to the page.

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Dec 11, 2017

Overall, Ōkami HD is a great game which is let down but its difficult brush controls. Luckily, that doesn't take away too much from the experience, and anyone can enjoy the title's gorgeous visuals and powerful story. The fact that Ōkami remains this good even after a decade is not only a testament to the artists but also legendary director Hideki Kamiya.

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8 / 10
Nov 9, 2012

Okami HD is a timeless classic, full of charm, subtle ingenuity, and beauty, remade in stunning HD, yet sadly it's embellished with some graphical issues. It's a must-have for first-time buyers, but offers little improvement for those who have already enjoyed all 40+ hours of the game on other platforms.

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Drew Leachman
Top Critic
9.4 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2012

If you have played Okami before, or if you are interested in it now that the remake is here, there is no doubt in my mind, you really need to pick this game up. I usually don’t say this, but this is more of an experience than it is a game. The story is charming, the visuals are beautiful, and the presentation makes me smile from ear to ear. This is one of the better HD upgrades and well worth the time and money. I can not suggest Okami enough.

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Oct 30, 2012

It is actually a little sad to play Okami HD again after so many years. Well, playing Okami HD is a joyous experience, but it is sad to see that after six years it is still one of the best examples of its genre. Okami HD is fantastic, and hopefully this re-release will inspire a new generation of game designers to play, enjoy and then scoff, "Ha, I bet I could do better".

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