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Okamiden review

Capcom's new dog uses a lot of old tricks, but it's still a fetching adventure

Words: on March 15, 2011
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31 comments

  • Darkhawk - March 21, 2011 3:43 p.m.

    The original Okami had the same cut-scene problems. And with those annoying voices too (especially Navi).

  • bloodyshadow - March 16, 2011 10:30 p.m.

    "Kind of hate it" huh? A seven seems a tad far from "hating" it Brett. Oh well. I played it a little at PAX and was bored as shit. Good review, though. Even though the score wasn't what I expected, you made all your points clear.

  • GameManiac - March 16, 2011 8:41 p.m.

    It's worth playing, as far as I can tell because I bought it. I'd rather wait until I beat the first game though before starting this one.

  • GamesRadarBrettElston - March 16, 2011 6:33 p.m.

    ^ It's not THAT derivative, no. All new story, and the friends you meet along the way have their own character arcs. There IS a lot of talking though...

  • rubblemaker - March 16, 2011 12:27 p.m.

    Brett, is the story the same as PS2 Okami? but with mini characters? I was hoping for a different adventure at least. Similar gameplay mechanics don't bother me but if I know that basically in five minutes mini okami is gonna meet mini Susano at that damn rock and they're gonna talk about his fighting prowess for the next five hours then the games gonna get stale fast.

  • austincharlesbond - March 16, 2011 7:24 a.m.

    I have played the Wii version 5 times. One of my favourite games. Apparently the end of this game hints at a sequel, so I pray it is a 3DS game.

  • EroticInvisibleMan - March 16, 2011 7:17 a.m.

    Just wanna point something out real quick to the commenters. 7 is a good score. Don't get hung up on it (not that anyone really has yet.

  • quincytheodore - March 16, 2011 6 a.m.

    Well, that must have been tough, saying negative things about Okami. Stay strong, Gamesradar. You stay objective though :D.

  • GamesRadarBrettElston - March 16, 2011 5:22 a.m.

    I almost brought up the typos, but didn't get around it. Yeah, there are several, and there are moments where some of the SFX stutter. Makes an otherwise pretty world seem rushed. If you never played Okami, I wouldn't recommend this as an introduction - play the first one instead. It's better in every way, yet largely the same. This is still good, just no substitute for the first if you skipped it. 'Den's also full of references to the first so you'll miss out on a lot of stuff if you begin here. No, putting it in a 3DS will not magically fix the control, slowdown or popup issues. Okamiden is designed for DS, not 3DS, and therefor can't take advantage of the improved hardware.

  • Syncmaster - March 15, 2011 11:24 p.m.

    how can developers still make stupid design decision like unskipable cutscenes or dialogue nowdays? its common now to even pause cutscenes wich is great, but that is retarded

  • Spybreak8 - March 15, 2011 10:04 p.m.

    What about people that never played Okami, I guess add a point to the score then huh? Eh I'm already sold so I'm not really checking out the score.

  • CaptainSalmon - March 15, 2011 8:40 p.m.

    BIAS. Or at least I am. Despite it's apparent mediocrity, I still reckon this is worth a buy. Even if it is to support this pseudo-franchise.

  • justinbanda - March 15, 2011 8:19 p.m.

    @SirNinja: I know, right? If only those games could have come a year or two ago. Ninty doesn't look like it's about to let people forget about the original DS just yet. Now, if only someone would port the original Okami to the 3DS...

  • SirNinja - March 15, 2011 8:08 p.m.

    Between Okamiden, Pokemon Black/White, and Dragon Quest VI, the DS is really going out with a bang. Can't wait to play this.

  • Clovin64 - March 15, 2011 7:49 p.m.

    Pretty much what I was expecting. I'm a big fan of the PS2 original, and I would buy this, but Pokemon White and Dragon Age II have robbed me of my money. I'll just have to wait till later to pick this up.

  • EnragedTortoise1 - March 15, 2011 7:27 p.m.

    So.. many... dog... puns... GR is becoming my dad.

  • FauxFurry - March 15, 2011 7:24 p.m.

    If Capcom were able to curb their urge to release this puppy on Nintendo's old dog rather than learning a new system's worth of tricks, why not give this old shelter dog a proper showdog makeover ? (Translation: Give the Okami flash game the full side-scrolling action-adventure-platformer treatment for the DS or at least make it more like the handheld Legend of Zelda games...or even Willow for the NES.) http://www.multigames.com/game/Okami-5o7B6DqF Fans have been waiting a god's age for a follow-up to Okami to come out, so what would another year have meant to them if that's what it took to get it just right (without having to re-hire the guys from Clover, anyway)?

  • grizzly311 - March 15, 2011 7:08 p.m.

    Would love to get this and some Pokemon, but my DSi seems to have vanished mysteriously. Guess it is as good of an excuse as any to breakdown and buy a 3DS.

  • Yaro - March 15, 2011 6:56 p.m.

    Wait what if you put Okamiden in a 3DS? Won't you be able to use analogue stick and get a better framerate? That would make sense right?

  • shawksta - March 15, 2011 6:46 p.m.

    Frankly I like the visuals, It reminds me of Viewtiful Joe Double Trouble. Ive learned to never trust some reviews on my picks,Gamespot giving pokemon Black/White 7.5, but your review was great nontheless,a 7 seems underrating but im gonna enjoy this game regardless I can tell. Its great to see the DS get last minute games before 3DS's launch, Its most likely gonna continue, especially since Ace attorney investigations: Miles edgeworth 2 has yet to be announced but already released in japan.

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Solid
YOU'LL LOVE
  • Essentially a portable version of a classic
  • DS is perfect for brush strokes
  • Partners, new abilities differentiate the game
YOU'LL HATE
  • Lots of slowdown and stuttering visuals
  • Dungeons, combat are too straightforward
  • Saying bad things about Okami

More Info

Release date: US
Mar 15 2011 (DS)
UK
Mar 18 2011 (DS)
Available Platforms: DS
Genre: Adventure
Published by: Capcom
Developed by: Capcom
ESRB Rating:
Everyone 10+: Fantasy Violence, Use of Alcohol, Use of Tobacco, Mild Blood
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