PlayStation 2 User Reviews

The single greatest video game ever made in my opinion. A perfect Zelda where you get to be a god that is a wolf. Only games that can possibly surpass it at this point are future Zelda’s, future Xenoblades, the end of the trails series, and the Okami sequel which was the greatest announcement I have heard in my life.

Ōkami es un juego precioso, elegante en su superficie y profundamente consciente de su identidad estética. Su dirección artística —inspirada en la pintura japonesa tradicional— no solo resiste el paso del tiempo, sino que lo convierte en una de las obras visualmente más reconocibles del medio. Es un mundo amable, colorido y lleno de personalidad, que invita a ser recorrido más que conquistado. El problema es que, una vez atravesada la capa estética, el juego aporta poco a nivel sistémico. Sus mecánicas son correctas pero conservadoras, y el pincel celestial, aunque ingenioso en concepto, se agota rápido y rara vez evoluciona hacia algo realmente complejo o transformador. La estructura es clásica hasta lo predecible, heredera directa de Zelda sin cuestionar ni expandir sus fundamentos.

A masterclass in game design, Okami pushes the capabilities of the medium from a visual, aural, and gameplay perspective to create art packed in a game that is instantly recogniable, emotionally gripping, and industry defining. Molding tropes of historical japanese culture into uniquely campy and memorable characters and settings, Okami is built off of the question of what it would be like to be a force of nature that people only see the after effects of. A must play.

Every frame feels like a painting in motion. It’s slow at times, but the mix of mythology and art is pure magic.” “It’s one of those games that reminds you how powerful visual storytelling can be.

Ōkami is a truly unique and artistic experience that stands out in the action-adventure genre. Its hand-painted visual style is stunning even today, blending traditional Japanese art with a vibrant, living world that feels magical and full of **** play as Amaterasu, a sun goddess in the form of a wolf, using the Celestial Brush—a mechanic that lets you draw on the screen to solve puzzles and fight enemies. It’s creative, original, and adds a fresh layer to the classic Zelda-style gameplay **** story is rich in folklore, the soundtrack is beautiful, and the world is a joy to explore. However, the game does have pacing issues, with a slow start and a tendency to drag in some sections. The dialogue can also feel excessive at times.Still, Ōkami is a bold, imaginative game that blends style and substance in a way few others do. A hidden gem that deserves more recognition.9/10

The greatest game ever released. I love everything about it. Gameplay: 9/10 Visuals: 10/10 Soundtrack: 10/10 Atmosphere: 10/10

Beautiful artstyle, running animation, & soundtrack. Unique & fantastic gameplay. Cutscenes are a little long & challenge is rare.

This is such a amazing and beautiful game. The puzzles are uniqe, the exploration is addicting and satisfying, the music is straight out of Japan, and the story has likeable characters and interesting lore throughout. My literal only issue is maybe it could be a bit more challenging, but at the end of the day, this game is phenomenal. Would recommend

Okami is one of the most visually stunning games on the PS2, but the glacial pacing and unsatisfying combat ultimately result in a relatively disappointing experience.

Jogo cheiroso,gostoso e delicioso

This is a must play game ever in PS2 Platform! Hoping for the sequel, dear CAPCOM

one of the most beautfiul games during the ps2 era.

El Zelda de Playstation 2

Masterpiece.

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Esse jogo é simplesmente perfeito. Zero defeitos. Já zerei 10 vez no ps2 e uma no ps4

Truly impressive. Almost a perfect adventure game. +Great Zelda-like gameplay +awesome and memorable soundtrack +nice art-style that still works +tight controls that do what you want them to do +a lot to do +great use of Japanese mythology and culture to create a living, appealing world +varied environments -almost a little too long to the point where some segments really feel like filler -somewhat annoying voices that require some time to get used to

Un hermoso juego, sin duda debes probarlo. Se hecha en falta un poco de dificultad.

this game is a masterpiece, everyone should play it, and i mean it. it literally made me cry

Oh god I really wanted to love this game. It has no punch. You never have any risk of dying, money is meaningless, and everywhere you walk feels like a MOBA. This is because of the way your character moves, and so everything is just wide ramps and plateaus, which is super boring and uninspired, it doesn't matter if your character and the trees look gorgeous. This game drags so much, and should never be compared to Zelda, this game literally tells you how to solve each puzzle before you even have a chance of trying yourself! It's just busywork! Amazingly flawed game design! The graphic style is beautiful, the characters funny, but god damn does this not deserve all the praise it gets, be warned.

Obra maestra infravalorada de nuestra play 2 , vale realmente la pena es excelente.

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One of the best games ever made that's packed with (optional) content, fluent gameplay transitions from puzzle to platforming to just exploring every nook and cranny of an unprecedented world.

Played on PlayStation 2. Gameplay: GREAT. Story: GREAT. Graphic: GREAT. Music/Sound: GREAT.

Greatest adventure game of all time, this is a must buy for everyone that enjoys games. This is what games are really about. Pure fun

The game has the player controlling the main character, Amaterasu, in a woodcut, watercolor style, cel-shaded environment, which looks like an animated Japanese ink-illustration (known as ink wash painting, or sumi-e) with other styles of art. The gameplay style is a mix of action, platform, and puzzle gaming genres, and has been noted by many reviewers to have numerous similarities in overall gameplay style to The Legend of Zelda series,

Generally there are many nuisances to playing this game here are a few: -every time you pick up an inventory item the game pauses and displays a popup description that you can't skip until a second and a half whether or not you've picked up that same item before. -every time you choose to feed animals a cutscene is loaded that is unique to the animal type you are feeding, this is even a longer break in gameplay and requires you to wait around 5 seconds before you can get out of it. -The combat becomes super limiting in what you are able to do and certain enemies and bosses require you to perform very specific actions in order to deal damage to them and once you figure out their gimmick they become a breeze. The major nuisances: The dialogue would be better if it didn't exist at all and was more of an artistic representation where the environment indicates where to go and what to do rather than some red text that plainly states it. There are certain points in the story where what you're supposed to do is completely incoherent and the developers knew it or else they wouldn't add a "fortune teller" so you can pay for the red text that tells you what to do. One point in the game requires you to fire a rotating cannon at a wall to crate a hole but there aren't any distinctive marks for what wall this cannon should be fired at. the cannon doesn't appear to fire any sort of projectile out of it to indicate that it will affect the surface it is being targeted at so I assumed that some sort of cannon ball needed to be located but no, it's just bad game design. Then there's also another point in the game with the Orca and finding a "whirlpool" that leads to the dragon temple, the Orca tells you that "the whirlpool is somewhere in the ocean" so I ride around exploring the islands in the ocean and when I decide to actually look for this whirlpool instead I waste 20 minutes looking for it because the Orca couldn't be any more specific about how this "whirlpool" was to be accessed. What I was supposed to do was go back to shore and talk to someone on a cliff that triggers an event where you draw stars in the sky to create a spiral constellation and spin it to create the whirlpool in the ocean. The entire game and everything you do in it is linear and scripted but the game gives away the answers to puzzles straight from the beginning, the balance of how much information the player should be given to complete a task is very rarely intuitive and rewarding to follow through with, either the dialogue overextends information of what the player is to do or it tells you to do "step 4" but completely overlooks steps 1-3 which are seemingly unrelated to step 4. The redeemable qualities of this game are it's art style, the story, cutscenes ,and characters are well executed though don't explore out of the realm of cliche, the fishing minigame that requires me to inject steroids into my left thumb, and some of the objectives/side quests are genuinely intuitive and fun to complete but there's still a lot of missed opportunities to give the player an "Aha" moment. This game feels like it was meant for a younger audience at times when everything you need to do is plainly stated (sometimes even several times over) but that would be in contrast with some of the convolution that not even an adult could figure out where or how to progress without glancing over a walkthough which isn't desirable for any game.

This is exactly my type of game, cool animation, something new with the brush control and a nice adventure run around. I haven't played this in years and never will again but couldn't believe the reviews. I was really excited to play it, I played it for about 5 hours the first night and woke up the next day and put it on eBay. It is by far one of the worst games I have ever played. So boring, I like boring adventure games but this was a joke. Annoying character with you the whole time. By annoying I mean unbearable, wanted to rip it from the screen and smash it in. Then the brush that doesn't work very well at all I can't understand the high scores. I gave it a 1 for looking nice but there was nothing else to like for me to rate it higher. Sitting through 5 hours of Hatsune Miku, mixed up with a bit of Hello Kitty and a bit of Hannah Montana thrown in for good measure would have been 5 hours better spent than this. Possibly my least favourite game ever made.

Although this is a beautiful-looking game with an original artistic direction, there is so much that goes wrong; the babbling voices that stand in for dialogue, repetitive gameplay, and constant hand-holding - as well as an almost impenetrable brush system that does not seem to always want to do what you want it to do: I hate the word 'overrated', but this is all I can think about to describe such a critically-lauded, but difficult to love game like Okami.

Such a excellent game with innovative gameplay, art direction, style, etc...

Fascinating, but way too easy. Questionable art style. Couldn't get used to the graphics at first, would prefer a more photorealistic picture.

Okami is one of the best games of its generation and is in many ways ahead of its time. It is very difficult to find games that have great gameplay and also a great story. Okami is one of those rare games that has almost everything I look for, the gameplay is unique and immersive, progression improves gameplay, the story is both epic and intimate, puzzle solving and platforming lends itself to the story . It has fantastic gameplay mechnanics but more than that, those mechanics are well explained by the story and that makes them more satisfying to use. Most games that have magical abilities limit those abilities to combat. In Okami the magic is used more to solve puzzles and interact with the world. Okami has a lot of the qualities that I love about Zelda but it is far from a clone, it has its own identity and is actually better than the majority of Zelda games. Only a few flaws prevent this from reaching a perfect score. Even though it received universal praise from critics it is criminally under appreciated and I think it is a tragedy that I rarely meet people who have played this gem. Do yourself a favor and check it out. In terms of gameplay Okami does a lot right. There are a ton of abilities and almost all of them are fun to use. Like Zelda, it offers a great bend of puzzle solving, platforming and combat. One thing that makes it special though is that just traversing the landscape is made fun thanks to Amaterasu's incredible speed and magical traversal abilities. There are so many cool abilities unlock that I was motivated to unlock new ones from beginning to end. It is almost perfect, My only major complaints are that combat happens in a closed off battle arena instead of in the open field, that restriction takes away from the immersion and the fun of using the environment to your advantage. Another thing that annoyed me is that there are a few puzzles that are extremely frustrating and pointlessly difficult just because of the controls. Otherwise though this game has some of the best gameplay I have seen even to this day. The story of Okami is fantastic, it starts out like a simple fairy tale but gradually progresses into something much more complex and epic. It is funny and childish on the surface but mature at its core. There are many major twists and turns that took me completely by surprise yet rarely did they feel random, almost everything that happens is for a purpose. The story is very strange but for the most part it makes sense and is easy enough to follow. My only major complaint about the story is that there were a few events that seemed out of place. There were also a few sections that were a chore to progress through. Still the story is probably better than any other action platformer I can think of. The visual style of Okami speaks for itself. I can certainly understand why it put some people off but personally I loved it. It is uniquely beautiful and fit the tone of the story well. In an age when 3d game that aimed for realism tended to look quite bad I think this game has aged very well thanks to its clean visual style. Its a rare work of art. In terms of the overall scope of the game, it is full of content. I spent around 70 hours on my first play through. There are many towns, dungeons and regions to explore. Its bigger than most of the 3d Zelda games and probably has more collectibles and abilities to discover as well. You are definitely getting your moneys worth in terms of content. Overall Okami is one of the best games on the PS2 and I would even go as far as to say it is one of the best games of all time. It might be weird but take a chance on it, it is definitely worth it.

If you are about to play this game take into consideration it might start off with a slow pace but once it picks up it becomes art. The game is a delight to play, yes the presentation is gorgeous, yes the music is what you would expect from a mythological Japanese masterpiece and yes the brush is as innovative as the wheel but also the combat feels so satisfying when you get the hang of it, the items and weapons are so inspired and so greatly designed: the lore is absolutely amazing, I spent a lot of time just reading the lore for each of the enemies. So much to do, the world of Okami is so very interesting and beautiful. There is always things to do, like exploring Nippon is one of the greatest points of this game I can write a bunch explaining why this game is a 10 but that would be spoiling and you sir need to get this game and play the over 30 hours it has to offer, that if you are in a rush. Easily a 40 hour game if you take your time.

I had a lot of things to say about this game but can't find the words. I am so glad I can speak Japanese because this is one of the most unique experience I had from a video game*. Still remember the moment when "The Sun Rises" played at the final boss fight. I almost cried because the music is so beautiful. *The English version is fine, but you'd miss out on the puns and backstories of characters. For example, Okami can be written as 大神/Great God or 狼/Wolf which is why they made Amaterasu a wolf in the game.

We've all heard about Okami's stunning graphics, unique gameplay, and epic story art, but I believe the finer features of the game are incredibly under-appreciated. Okami's Nippon has been fine-tuned to feel like a real world--one where things happen outside the main character's life, one where people are real people with personalities and lives, one that you want to explore from nose to tail.

Gorgeous world, fantastic story and superbly innovative "painting" game play. Running around the vast world completing the main story and side-quests, leaping from massive cliffs and sky-high towers, picking fights with the "most wanted" demons, upgrading your spells and unleashing insane combos... It's all too satisfying !!! This game is definitely in my top 5 PS2 games of all time !!!... It baffles me how nobody ever mentions this gem. (COD3 and FFXII definitely hogged the 2006 spotlight)

This game is perfect. Best artistic direction, soundtrack, gameplay, level design, chara-design, pacing, scenario, very long but not boring. It was pretty courageous for Capcom and Clover to release a specific games like, it was a time when it was possible. It's a must have.

Until this day no other game has left a beautiful stain in my mind. I remember playing shooters, brawlers, horrors etc, yet it was when I picked up this peaceful, stylish, tough at times and an extremely interesting game that I began to invest myself in worlds where you can clearly see there was heart and soul dedicated to the game. Words can't share how I truly feel, you must experience this game.

Beautiful game a must buy for fans of artistic games. Not only is the art style excellent but the story and game play is amazing and will keep you hooked for hours on end.

One of the best games I have ever experienced in my life. This is not just a game, this is art. Words cannot describe how great and emotional this game is , you have to experience it for yourself. Its a masterpiece. Go and play it , you wont regret it!

Such a piece of art, this game is the best game I have ever played, it is much like Zelda but way different at the same time, it has a gorgeous art-style and since I love cell-shading and Japanese lands combined with art and particles. It's just a gorgeous art to play. The story is amazing, long and touching. The powers are amazing and the music is amazing too. ****/watch?v=UsnJRyTlFb0 just listen to this gorgeous piece and tell me you don't want to play it!

I'm not a Japan maniac weaboo believe me. Yes, the game is cheesy at some points, the unskippable notifications, the intro and the speech voices are a bit annoying. But besides these minor issues, the game is very well crafted, well paced, and it's THE most beautiful and memorable game I've ever played. The whole reason I bought a used Ps2, Totally worth it. (Too bad it was never released on the PC). Also this is the first game I've ever rated a 10.

By far the best game I've ever played in my 21+ years. I loved the gameplay mechanic of the Celestial Brush, the characters were wonderfully developed and each had a unique tie-in with Japanese lore. The art style is unlike anything I've seen before it, and the whole story was at par of an expertly directed film. Definitely give this game a try, you will NOT be disappointed.

ONE OF THE BEST GAME i EVER PLAYED! THIS IS WHY i STILL FEEL ps2 IS THE BEST CONSOLE EVER!!!!!!!!!! From graphics to amazing world , story .. every aspects of this game is just fantastic!!!

Few videogames stand the test of time, and Okami is certainly one of them. Perhaps it's the unparalleled graphics, the unique characters and story, or maybe it's the setting and atmosphere.When people are talking about "Art in videogames" I think of Okami. Even 6 years after it's release, not a single game came close to it's vision and magnitude in graphical design, from my perspective. There are games that have better graphics, for granted, but there are few that can challenge Okami's beautiful art direction and visuals. But the fact is that Okami is charming not only in it's graphics but also with it's humor and characters, and especially The little jokes/nuances are very endearing. The game also boasts some of the finest bosses I'v seen in videogames, as well as the ways of beating them. A 40 hour campaign and a vast array of unique locations make okami feel big and full of adventure. The story is a classic "good VS evil" affair but not so much that it descends to kitsch, thanks to the brilliant writing and fantastic characters. For me the overall experience was practically perfect. It's one of "those" games that you come back to every year and play again, just to remind yourself why you love videogames and also to remember the experience itself, one that will always stay with you.

The best game ever. It has everything: a superb story, wonderful graphics, beautiful, charismatic, a special atmosphere and with a outstanding visual design. It's a game without any obvious flaws. Maybe the difficulty? Bah, for this kind of game, the difficulty is not important at all.

One the most spectacular games I had the good fortune of playing. Every aspect of the game oozes with love. The graphical style is vibrant beautiful in motion. The character design is wide and very varies from each of the world's areas, resulting in very few occasions where you see the exact same enemy. The best part of the game however, for me, is that the story just keeps giving. No more than 4 times, I was certain I was about to beat the game, only to be shown that the latest challenge that threatened the world was nowhere near your final test. Overall, an experience that every gamer should have.

This underrated game deserves all the praise in the world, with stunning graphics, flowing gameplay, story art, and a great main character. Okami brings what a art loving, emotional story lover wants in this masterpiece

The 'REAL' fantastic game i've ever played! Its gorgeous art, soulful music and thrilling gameplay magnetize you into the most beautiful world of games you've ever seen. This game will make your life's most beautiful moment ever!