bit-tech Shopping: Capcom Okami (PS2)

Rating: 10

Time with product: 5 Months

Strengths: INSANE graphics and easy-to-learn buttons

Weaknesses: not applicable

Summary: to be honest, this was one of the most fun games i have ever played. it has gorgeous traditional Japanese cartoon graphics complete with orgasmicly stunning watercolours. couple this with a comprehensive gameplay and you have yourself one stunning game. only problem is the fact that is it WAY too easy and has no playback value at all and it too short

Rating: 10

Time with product:

Strengths: Innovative gameplay, excellent graphics, wonderful storyline

Weaknesses: N/A

Summary: What can I say about Okami that hasn't already been said? The graphics are absolutely amazing. The gameplay sounds forced and bizarre on paper, but to see it in action is unbelievable and smooth. It couldn't have worked any better. And the story is just excellent. If you're not familiar with some Japanese culture, you might raise an eyebrow or two at certain things, but you still enjoy the story thoroughly.Overall, this is a definite must buy at ANY price.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1

Strengths: Great visuals and innovative brush techniques

Weaknesses: Loads pretty often and load times are somewhat long

Summary: The gameplay reminds me of Zelda but with a brush that you use to draw in the game. Visuals are pretty extraordinary, like reading a comic book. The story follows a Japanese myth about a wolf-god, and you play the wolf-god that restores nature to normal. The puzzles are really innovative and requires using your brush to draw pictures. You also have to battle enormous leaders and various enemies by drawing. Definitely one of the best games on the PS2.

Rating: 10

Time with product: 3 Months

Strengths: Incredibly fun game, beautiful graphics, engaging soundtrack, long and interesting story - overall one of the best PS2 games ever made

Weaknesses: N/A

Summary: Okami is one of the best games for the Playstation 2, hands down. It is a Zelda-like action-adventure game that has it's own unique gameplay and style. The most unique part is the "Celestial Brush", with which you must paint certain shapes to solve puzzles and progress the story. This element, which sounds like a gimmick on the surface, really works within the game. The battles are not too difficult, though the game gets more challenging towards the end (as it should). The story is long and engaging with lots of optional things to do along the way. The graphics (and in particular the art style) are stunning and this game will hold up well against the best the next generation with all it's high definition glory has to offer. If you have a Playstation 2 (or 3) you MUST get this game.

Rating: 8

Time with product: 1 Week

Strengths: Great stylized adventure game

Weaknesses: Confusing story at times

Summary: While Zelda remains the undisputed champion of console adventure titles, Okami is a fine newcomer, with its unique style. The painting scenes are fantastic. Once in a while you can be confused by some of the cultural references, but highly recommend for anyone who enjoys Zelda!