So who is actually doing the port since Clover is no more?

I never got the PS2 version, so I will be all over this!

I think too many people are over-emphasizing the use of the "brush" in Okami.

First off, for 90% of the game you're NOT using the brush, meaning motion controls would likely be unnecessary during these times. First and foremost, the game is a 3D adventure game, in line with the 3D Zeldas. Even the combat in the game is still MOSTLE handled by regular control.

I think it's hilarious how a game with a "drawing" mehchanic (which, by the way, is only normally lines and circles) IMMEDIATELY has thousands of Nintendo lovers crying "It would be PERFECT for the Wii/DS!!"

IT'S A 3D ADVENTURE/RPG!! Not a drawing simulator. It COULD be done on the DS with SEVERELY gimped graphics and a DRASTICALLY changed control scheme (a la Phantom Hourglass), but on the Wii, it honestly seems like it's going to be the EXACT SAME game with a very minor graphics update and minimal motion control.

How does that sound fun?

The only thing good about this is that more people will get to play one of the most gorgeous games ever made. Come on, Capcom! Do a little more marketing for these niche titles! Clover Studios was AWESOME! It's just that no one really knew their games existed.

DinnertimeNinja hit the nail on the head right there. I agree 100%.

@DinnerTimeNinja

How does that sound fun? Well, the game is supposed to be one of the best games of last gen so I'm assuming it's already fun. The brush is just a plus and also lets wait and see what they do with the combat controls before we step on a soapbox and rant about nothing.

@ Dinnertimeninja
Okami on Wii is actually a very good thing. First off I used the brush quite often in the original. I used the bombs and slash on enemies a lot because I really liked the brush mechanic. Also this is a great opportunity for Capcom to see if Okami can become a franchise. So Okami on Wii FTW.

I'm actually pretty excited about this. Sure it's a PS2 port, but I've heard so much about it and have heard it's pretty much a Zelda game. I never got to play the original and I don't have a PS2 which means it's not as if I can just pick this up. Maybe now I can. Although it's no excuse for another barrage of PS2 ports. Maybe Shadow of the Colossus but that's it.

This should be epic.

yay to creative and original games.

boo to more ps2 ports.

The brush/drawing is central to combat in Okami. It should've been a Wii title before there was a Wii. This just makes sense, and I for one, am glad to play this wonderful game again.

There aren't that many PS2 ports on Wii, so I don't know where you guys got that from. Okami is welcome on Wii and I know its gonna be cool (hey, I have a PS2 but I'd rather play an imporve Wii cut).

Put away the PS2 port negativity and support this great game, it could easily become a regular Capcom game if we support it. Surely we all want that? I know I do, just like I do Lost Planet and Dead Rising for 360.

I never played Okami so if the Wii version is any good I'll pick it up.

Since it isn't a sequel (due to poor PS2 sales) we'd appriciate it if Capcom could at least improve the graphics so it isn't just motion controls that are the only difference.

My PS2 died for good when I was at about the halfway point of Okami, so I am happy to have the chance to finish this game without having to buy ANOTHER PS2!!!

this is an awsome game for the wii audience, its definately age appropriate for the youngins, and just as enjoyable for adults. great introduction title for the more casual gamers into actual gaming, beyond wii sports.

i just hope they market it well, so it gets teh attention it deserves.

then they'll make a lousy sequel and spoil a once visionary title to a shitpile b/c they're idiots for dropping clover.

@DinnertimeNinja - Agreed.


It's just a port to me.. and a port of a game that I already own and played through...

/yawn

yay another 2 year old port....

at least the game is amazing.

Yeah, it's a port, but it's more deserving of a port than 90% of games, so I'll allow it, and I'll actually BUY IT!

OMG.

Its to bad that the studio that made this wonderful game will not be able to reap the profits from their awesome work. RIP Clover. I will never forget you and Viewtiful joe and the rest. But this is good news for gamecube owners who didn't have a PS2 and salivated over this game when it came out. And I think that if it had come out on GC, it would have sold substantially more than on the PS2 as the GC audience would have ate up that game.

Woo hoo indeed!

great for people who never played the original but ive played through okami so id of been much happier if they announced a sequal for the wii but seeing as noone really played the original i can see why they went that route. either way this game would look better control wise on the ds rather than the wii but whatevaaa

Most of us already played and finished Okami, so i guess it's great for those who don't have a PS2 (wait is that really possible?)

The PS2 was a great system, but I never owned one. I'm interested in playing the GREAT PS2 games on the Wii, which I do own so long as they are ported over for that reason, because they are GREAT games that deserve another chance with a different audience...not simply to add waggle and cash in. I keep hearing about Shadow of the Colossus, for instance; I watched a video of it on YouTube and it looks incredible. I'd love for someone to bring that game to Wii [no waggle necessary] so I can give it a try without having to buy a PS2.

Sorry, I don't know why that was posted 3 times.

omg this is the most awesome news ive heard all day!