Let me get this out of the way first … woo hoo!
Eurogamer is reporting that Capcom has (finally!) announced it is bringing its critically adored PlayStation 2 game Okami to the Nintendo Wii in spring 2008.
While the news is very exciting (did you see my “woo hoo?”), it kind of felt inevitable, as Okami screams Wiimote controls from beginning to end. In an obvious statement, Capcom confirmed that the new controls would be used primarily for the Celestial Brush -- the game’s deep painting mechanic -- as well as some additional motion-based combat sequences.
What do you all think? Can you not wait to play through this masterpiece again the way Jesus intended …or do you look at this as just another PS2 to Wii port, a concept nobody should get excited about, let alone support?
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11:32 AM on 10.18.2007
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Wait, I don't have a Wii.
FUCK!!!
PS2 port + waggle = FAIL.
I think a true sequel would be better served on the system than a port of the original.
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.
Cheer up people, I'm sure they'll add something new to the Wii mix and if all goes well, Capcom will have money to push a proper sequel out the door. It'll will be nice to see Clover Studios efforts getting more recognition, even after Capcom scrapped them.
I'd love to see a DS version eventually, only a Wii version sales and popularity can make this happen.
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.
Yea, It's a port..But it's a good goddamn port.
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.
Capcom like to make money. The PS2 will soon die thanks to Sony's effort with BC on PS3, so if Capcom can make more money on a Wii version and possibly extend the series further, I say do it. The same way that Lost Planet is going to PS3 soon, this is just another step to get new fans for Capcom, and a smart move it is too.
Deal with it. Or sell your Wii, like many of you want to. Are you sure you want to sell it still?
boo to more ps2 ports.
Boo for yet another ps2 port.
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.
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.
There is a point where you have to sneak into somewhere by diguising yourself as one of them. The disguise is pretty much a sheet of paper over your face and you get to draw whatever you want on the sheet.
Personally, I drew "^_^" on my cunning diguise.
Plus Ameratsu(sp) is adoreable.
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.
It's just a port to me.. and a port of a game that I already own and played through...
/yawn
at least the game is amazing.
OMG.
This is fantastic news. A fantastic game is coming to a fantastic console. How could this possibly be bad?
Give it a bit of a shine, throw in some waggle (but not too much), simmer and serve. Simple.
I'll be waiting in line for it.