Between those and Pokemon Black/White, this has been a FANTASTIC month for the DS. The DS sequel where you play as a smaller, cuter puppy with the same powers as Amaterasu. Okami’s about healing and helping, not endlessly fighting.

We’ve made no secret of our immense love for Okami, the latter-day PS2 adventure that perfectly copied Zelda’s best traits and slathered them with one-of-a-kind watercolor graphics. Another variation in gameplay is found in temple areas where the camera will move to an elevated position. Chibiterasu is absolutely adorable, with a basket of cute mannerisms that make him immediately endearing.

Louis Bedigian-May 4, 2012. One of the main reasons I'm getting a 3DS is because of this game. Nontheless, this game is amazing, deserves that 9... and I just can't wait to see the (probably) continuing streak of this franchise not getting the sales it deserves 3DS sequel anyway please.

Awesome.


@Luigi78: the game is very responsive to the D-pad, the only problem is that the D-pad can only really input 8 directions. When you get games of this quality, THEN we'll talk.

AAAHHH!

One issue that does affect the controls is the camera. x).
Although it's fun to take down the evil demons standing in your way, they don't pose much of a threat.

on March 15, 2011 at 10:30AM PDT.

The powers themselves are a mixed bag. A treacherous catfish is the most stubborn of all your foes.

These limitations, however, accentuate the exceptional achievement of the visuals; they are truly some of the best to be found on the handheld. Actually I got 60 hours while skipping most sidequests, but maybe I'm just slow.

Okamiden elicits a heartfelt "awww" with surprising regularity, and you can always count on something new to make you smile. Restoring dying trees to their living glory is a simple pleasure that keeps on giving, but too many of your drawing activities fall back on the old ideas that sprung forth from Okami. 4.6 out of 5 stars. In keeping with the adult-child motif, each partner is also a young version of an existing Okami character, be they direct descendants, servants or strongly suggested offspring.

Okamiden is set less than a year after the events of Okami and despite the best efforts of Amaterasu, evil did not stay locked away from the world for long which means a new round of younger adventurers will step forward with their Celestial Brush to rid the land of evil.

System: DS: Dev: Capcom: Pub: Capcom: Release: March 15, 2011: Players: 1: Screen Resolution: N/A : Puppies!!! You’re using the same moves gained in the first game, so there’s little fresh or exciting about them, but Okamiden does a good job of giving you these powers early on. Got Monster Tales on Wednesday. The biggest issue is the use of the d-pad for moving in a fully 3D world. A horizontal slash cuts boulders in half, outlining a broken object makes it whole, and drawing a circle in the sky beckons the sun.

another thing to consider is that if you play Okami first, you'll be able to go into Okamiden eventually with all that rich, wonderful backstory to build off of (as opposed to going in completely blind). Seeing as Chibi’s own battle options are depressingly direct (Y-Y-Y-Y, brush slash, repeat) the partner moves help add a little spice to the combat. A god's favorite tree is a cherry blossom. Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos. Hosted by 44 Bytes. With a few splashes of ink from his celestial paintbrush, he can summon a bomb out of thin air, slice a boulder in half, or conjure a barrage of fire. Video: The Best Nintendo Switch Games You've Probably Nev... Join 1,057,084 people following Nintendo Life: © 2020 Nlife Media, partner of Gamer Network. You learn more powers as you get deeper into the journey and transforming the land is an empowering feeling. @tealovertoma: I bought my copy here in Germany.

The D-pad does make movement more awkward and it feels like your almost on rails when choosing a pathway; but overall Okamiden is a great game and it maintains the spirit of its predecessor. The delicate artistic design uses pastels to give everything a soft touch, and the striking contrast between the dark corrupted areas and the bright cleansed sections gives you a worthy incentive to ensure every place is brought back to life. Twilight Princess also took me 60 hours. It has to be said: Chibiterasu is exceptionally cute. Terms of Use and That beauty serves as the strongest incentive to explore every cove and copse, and it has to carry the load because the unimaginative gameplay fails to deliver the same enchanting pull. It's also one of the most beautiful games and has way more freedom than this.

The music is well crafted, varied, and best enjoyed with headphones. NY 10036. I felt the original Okami was a bit lacking in the gameplay department, but everything else about it was delightful. Tom Mc Shea Okamiden is the sequel to the beloved PlayStation 2 classic Okami, which puts it in a difficult position. Please refresh the page and try again. Footage is on my youtube channel Sirmel11. Each boss has a specific weakness you must exploit, and though it isn't too difficult to figure out what to do, they can at least put up a fight for a little while. Still, we would’ve liked some kind of progression, like combining brush powers for new effects or at least a new wave of Chibi-specific moves that separated him from his mother.

A Limited Edition Fortnite Nintendo Switch Bundle Has Bee... Best Cheap Nintendo Switch Games: Switch eShop Deals (US). I hope to be able to get the chance to play this game before a 3DS iteration is released. The sound design maintains the standard of the visuals. 4.6 out of 5.

It is important to observe this cuteness, as the appearance and behaviour of this pup is a perfect analogy for the design approach of this title. As a young celestial pup he sets off on his journey, initially assisted by some old friends from Okami, to rid the world of demons, gain praise and develop his powers. It's just too similar to the PlayStation 2 original, so it struggles to establish an identity of its own. When you defeat a boss, Kuni grabs Chibi by the forepaws and dances with him in a circle. For years we begged the world to take notice and turn Okami’s unique world into a successful franchise, and at long last, a sequel has finally arrived. 230 customer ratings.

In the meantime, you can keep nintendogs+cats to yourself; I'll be sticking to Okamiden and Monster Tale on my DSLite, thank you very much! Receive news and offers from our other brands?

There is no denying, however, that an analogue input would be preferable.

as tealovertoma said, you can easily put in 60+ hours if you do every sidequest, and it's really a lot of fun. I was actually gonna ask if anyone tried it on 3DS yet given that you guys provided a photo of the 3DS running Okamiden with the 3DS preview article... odd.

It will enchant both adults and children alike with its cute hero and heart-warming story, and deserves a chance to be enjoyed. @isitorange: by all means, go for the original Okami first. Each labyrinth you enter does a good job of mixing up the abilities you need to use so you don't get into the rut of using the same technique over and over again.

It is immediately clear that this adventure has a different vibe and focus from its predecessor, and the artistic design of the hero has a major impact on the experience. © 2020 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Your powers come from the celestial brush you carry with you. This game really seems to have nailed my expectations. There are tons of nooks and crannies to uncover in Okamiden, and running through the world to find hidden treasures is a reward in its own right.

Because it's obvious what power you need to use to pass each danger, you rarely have to think too hard before the path to success opens up. Like the original, Okamiden puts you in control of a weakened wolf deity who, once powered up, can use magical brush strokes to purify and heal the poisoned land. The Wii's Okami was often compared to the Legend of Zelda games, and the comparison was apt. the artwork is amazing (i love the demons' official artwork, so awesome~), the game works quite well with the wiimote/nunchuk combo, and it's honestly just fun to run around and explore everything.

WTH Monster Tale is out?