Okami HD Reviews
Still one of the most beautiful video games ever created, not to mention the best Zelda game that never was.
f you’ve played it on other platforms, you may not be ready to play through it all again. But if it’s been a few years then you might be ready to have another go. If you are, playing on the Switch gives you the benefit of the best control scheme and portability.
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!
Despite the fact that only the resolution of the game was optimized, Okami HD is still a game you have to get in 2017. Thank to it's unique cel shading look and the varied gameplay mechanics and puzzles this game still manages to surprise in 2017 and is looking amazing while doing it.
Review in German | Read full review
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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As a result, Okami HD is a fun and visually amazed production to play. If you haven't had the chance to play the game, or if you've already played and are thinking about playing again, I recommend Okami HD.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Okami HD is a wonderful, exciting adventure that's beautifully presented. Although the paintbrush mechanic can still be frustrating, the Nintendo Switch offers its best implementation of any platform. The game's linear progression, on the other hand, very much shows its age; those who have enjoyed Breath of the Wild and Skyrim on the Switch may not welcome the return to hand-held adventuring. But if you allow yourself to get drawn into this colorful world and its story of a goddess wolf and her tiny, smart-aleck friend (seriously, don't call him a bug), you'll find that Okami HD is well worth the 40-hour investment even if you've invested it before.
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.
Although the new remastered does not wedge for audacity, Okami remains a masterpiece of stainless beauty that few approach but from which no one can ever get away from again. A milestone in the history of gaming, a compelling adventure, visually stunning and full of unique, one-of-a-kind elements. If you are not discouraged by the amount of dialogue, Okami will give you a colorful story made up of epic clashes, prophecies and legends. Be bewitched by its eastern world wrapped in cherry blossoms and help Amaterasu bring the Sun back. You won't regret it. Highly recommended edition for all fans, and absolutely mandatory for anyone who has never played it until now.
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Even though there aren't too many new features to justice this re-release, Ammy's quest to defeat Orochi and cleanse the world of corruption is still every bit as compelling as it was a decade ago, and to those unfamiliar, this is the perfect opportunity to get acquainted with the most adorable wolf goddess you've never heard of. So how about that sequel, eh, Capcom?
Okami is a game that doesn't get the love it deserves. Hopefully, with this beautiful HD rerelease, more fans will come to enjoy the simple pleasures of being a Sun God wolf with a magic paintbrush.
Okami HD is the long overdue remaster of a true masterpiece: it has aged a bit, but it's fascinating and charming like the first day, ten years now. The wonderful artistic vision is truly enhanced by the support to the new resolutions, keeping the experience intact. Okami is one of the most original action adventures ever created, a videogame everyone should play and enjoy.
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Whether you fancy something a little different, or want to revisit a classic then grab yourself Okami and have a howling good time.
Okami HD is an ode to folklore and Japanese legends. A tale crafted into a video game. An unforgettable adventure.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Occasionally languid to the point of lethargy, Okami is a gorgeous and unforgettable adventure all the same.
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.]
As the interactive medium evolves, the tastes of enthusiasts change. A refined and rare work, but also unfortunate as Okami is, today it can be enjoyed on any platform by a potential audience certainly wider, but also more open to experimentalism. Switch's white page paints itself of the warm colors of Amaterasu's epic, thanks to a technically impeccable conversion aimed at making excellent use of Nintendo console technology, capable of making lustre and justice to the shining gem of Clover Studio and Capcom. Extremely recommended for lovers of the arts and culture of Japan.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Traditional polygons and surface textures grow muddy and bland with every passing year, while Okami will shine bright for decades to come.
Okami HD is a great way to experience this timeless title. As my first encounter with the game, the Switch's unique touch controls went great lengths in crafting an immersive world and combat style. Pair this with a graphical style that not only looks incredible, but stands up to modern standards, and you have a surprisingly affordable adventure you won't be able to put down.
Okami is like a clock without hands: timeless.