- FantasticThis game is exciting and addicting. I'd even say that it tops Twilight Princess.
The action seems to come at the pace you want, like an RPG. You can hit all of the demon scrolls you want and sprint everywhere, or chill out and search for hidden treasure or roll a giant acorn up a hill.
The story is cute but antiquated- not very progressive, but that wasn't a problem for me. There's a unique segment in the middle of the story that sets this game apart from other binary good vs. evil games. (MILD SPOILER) You defeat the "final boss" and there's a big party afterwards, then the game continues. (END SPOILER) It was like an ending scene in the middle of the game. I thought this was an awesome departure from most hack/slash/shoot through the level kill the last boss then on to the next level games.
I tend to have a great time exercising a kind of OCD in finding all of the missing pieces in games like these. Somehow changing the fabric of reality with a new supernatural brush technique to solve the puzzle seems more exciting than using the new piece of gear to do the same.
I think that developers could go further in reinventing gameplay in all video games. That's why I bought a Wii rather than a PS3/Xbox 360. I was done with games trying to put a fresh coat of paint on Doom or Baldur's gate. Thematically this game is a huge step in the right direction. In terms of gameplay, Okami is/was unique and the Wii controls really let that shine. The music is great and I'm a notorious music snob. You're going to have a lot of fun with this one. I hope that the success of Okami heralds more innovation from developers. It seems that Ready At Dawn will put out a few more hot jams in 2009/near future too. After this one I'll be on the lookout.
