Okami
- September 15, 2009 14:22 PM PST
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Camera Obscura
PROTIP: Nippon is filled with secrets and puzzles. Inspect your surroundings carefully before moving on.
There are frustrations: The camera can be a right pain in the neck at times, especially when it closes in too close on a bit of combat, with your enemy sitting safely off the bottom or side of the screen, and most exploration is best done with the long-range view, slightly diluting some of the visual enchantment. Meanwhile, all text speech is accompanied by a bizarre grumble of gibberish vowels that's enough to convey a thin modicum of mood, but little else. Luckily, none of this ever becomes sufficiently annoying to break Okami's powerful spell.
The world of Okami is vast and engaging.
The past couple years have seen feckless pseudo-games that hid a complete lack of entertainment value behind a specious layer of supposed "art." Okami shames them simply by being the genuine article: A stunningly gorgeous and unique masterpiece that effortlessly blends art and storytelling with puzzles and amusement. Miss this landmark effort at your peril.
PROTIP: Some boss battles can tax your health. Don't forget to upgrade it with the praise points you've earned.
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