Okamiden definitely hits some rough patches. Too often, it exists in the shadow of its predecessor, rarely doing anything to truly make a name for itself. It’s not too often that the game lets itself get very imaginative with its own gameplay concepts,...
Like its protagonist, Chibiterasu, Okamiden is but a small pup amidst an onslaught of big name, first quarter portable releases. Despite the overwhelming odds, it manages to stand out with its unique presentation, likable characters, and a control sche...
Abstract: I’ll admit it; I became interested in the Okami series after using its main character, the divine wolf named Amaterasu, in Marvel vs. Capcom 3. Okamiden is a sequel to the original Okami from the PS2 and Wii, and shares many similarities with its prede...
Abstract: For those who missed Ōkami on PlayStation 2 (it was later ported to Wii, but didn't fare much better), a quick recap. Basically Capcom's answer to The Legend of Zelda, it drew on Japanese mythology to cast you as sun goddess Amaterasu, reincarnated as a w...
Abstract: That’s not to say that Okamiden isn’t a good game. This handheld iteration is, if nothing else, amusing. But the overall package—the good, the bad, and the seriously ugly—is not as impressive as it might have been seven years ago when the Nintendo DS...
Control scheme works very well on the DS touchscreen; fun combat; great boss battles; plenty of quests and collectibles; faithful to the source material.
Artwork takes a noticeable hit in quality on the DS hardware; puzzles are a bit too easy; too many loading screens.
Abstract: The greatest praise and the greatest condemnation you can heap on Okamiden is that it's the best non-Nintendo Zelda game on DS. In its strongest moments, the story is engrossing, the art style painterly, and boss fights diabolical. At the same time, it...
Abstract: The Wii's Okami was often compared to the Legend of Zelda games, and the comparison was apt. Okami was like if Twilight Princess has been Japan-ified to the fullest extent—complete with Japanese lore, a bizarre sense of humor, and a very small characte...
Gorgeous artistic design, Sympathetic, wellwritten characters, Engaging boss fights, Lots of hidden secrets.
Hohum combat and puzzles, Reuses most of Okami's abilities, Touchscreen controls aren't always responsive.
Okamiden doesn't distinguish itself from its revered predecessor, but great visual design and well-developed characters make it engaging nonetheless....
