Okami

[Shindig]

The PS2 may be slowly on it's way out but there's another lovely little Japanese charmer that's on it's way in the new year (For us Europeans, anyway. I suspect it's already out/on the way out in other regions).

Basically, the plot is thus:

In Okami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a veritable wasteland. Players must assume the role of a wolf, an embodiment of the sun god Amaterasu, capable of wielding unimaginable power. The state of the world lies in gamer's hands as they must fight ominous beings and reclaim the earth from a curse that plagues it. It is crucial to help Amaterasu make the world a place where all living creatures can dwell once again.
Traditional Japanese art comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolour-like calligraphy art. As a god in the form of a wolf, Amaterasu must reclaim its powers that are scattered throughout the earth, in order to help restore the land to its former beauty. As players progress through the game, they will travel to different regions in search of the other godly embodiments that are hidden, and regain Amaterasu's powers. Rooted in the third person perspective, gamers will need to interact with the people they encounter, building their faith by clandestinely answering their prayers and wishes. As gamers lead Amaterasu through diverse environments, they will come across extraordinary monsters that originated from Japanese folklore.

Folklore and traditions, you say?

Video Review

 

[Filipower]

looks awsome

 

[Shindig]

Yep. I love these artistic type games. Shame it seems to only be Sony and Nintendo who take a gamble on these.

 

[INFESTA]

Looks amazing! You could sell me that as some Japanese animation vid and I'd take it. For someone who's getting as tired with current games as me, I can't wait to get my hands on this one.