With that being said, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions play exactly the same. It could have been a unique component to the PlayStation version that would not have been found elsewhere. While I greatly enjoyed the game on the PS4, it was disappointing to see that no touchpad functionality was added. Originally, I was excited for the PlayStation 4 version of Okami HD because it made sense to incorporate the DualShock 4’s touchpad as a canvas for drawing. With the Celestial Brush system such a major component of the game, it’s important to consider the ways in which it is incorporated. These Wii motion controls received mixed feedback among players, however, as some had success in painting with motion controls while others found delayed responses in painting and the Wii’s budding motion controls difficult to use. Okami’s original PlayStation 2 release required those inputs on a controller, while the Wii version made use of the Wii Remote’s motion controls in a unique way. Original gameplay has players using the R1 button on PlayStation (or Right Bumper for Xbox users) to paint inputs on an in-game canvas with the left stick. These skills require different drawing inputs like circles, straight lines and sometimes squiggles, in order to use Amaterasu’s powers. As we follow our wolf-protagonist, Amaterasu, in ridding the world of the eight-headed demon Orochi, players pick up Celestial Brush skills to aid the journey. More than anything, deciding what features players want out of their Okami HD gameplay are the biggest factors in committing to a current-gen version.įrom its beginning, Okami’s gameplay offered a unique mechanic in the Celestial Brush gesture-system. During my play time, no frames dropped and visuals were consistently clean. While frame rates are surely more heightened on PlayStaiton 4 and Xbox One, the Nintendo Switch version does a wonderful job of displaying the game without missing a beat. Originally, Okami attempted to use a more realistic art style, but Capcom’s decision to give creative freedom to its artists gave way to this unique, traditional Japanese style. Breath of the Wild’s cel-shading was a decision by Nintendo to give longevity to the game. Players who may not have ever played the game before could compare the art direction to the critically acclaimed Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Regardless of what current gen system it’s played on, Okami HD delivers exceptional visual quality. Either handheld or docked, fans will experience crisp graphics with smooth frame rates. A cel-shaded art style ages beautifully and looks amazing on the Switch. Okami’s gorgeous art direction and beautiful soundtrack are timeless. It doesn’t matter how many times I’ve played this game, I still get goosebumps from the opening cutscene to the end credits. With all these options to play Okami on current gen systems, is this Nintendo Switch version worth the commitment? More importantly, does it do Okami the justice it deserves? Now Capcom has decided to bring the title to the Nintendo Switch in an exciting way, promising the use of the system’s motion and touch features. This HD port brought the game to the Xbox for the first time in its history, which gave more gaming diversity for owners of the system. Fans could finally experience the classic game on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. In an answer to my hopes and dreams, Okami HD was released for current gen consoles in 2017. The game received a high definition port to the PlayStation 3, which utilized the Move controllers in a similar fashion to the Wii’s motion controllers. Since its initial release on the PS2, and eventually Nintendo Wii, Okami has received a remaster for every generation of console. Taking story inspiration from classic RPGs and blending these elements with outstanding art direction and unique gameplay, Okami continues to stand the test of time as an important installment in video game history. Despite not performing well in sales at the time of release, the game went on to receive multiple awards, including Best of E3 2005 and Game of the Year 2006. Okami quickly became a cult classic among those of us with a fascination for the land of Nippon. Back in 2006, Capcom released one of the most critically-acclaimed games of all time for the PlayStation 2.
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