Okami HD remake • Gaming • PS3 • Eurogamer.net

HiddenAway 20 Jun 2012 02:13:24 15,147 posts
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Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that award winning Ōkami will be re-born this autumn as a digital download on PlayStation Network for Ł15.99 /€19.99. Already one of the most beautiful games ever created, the addition of HD graphics will make this new version of Ōkami even more stunning. Ōkami HD will also feature PlayStation Move integration as well as a full suite of PlayStation 3 system trophies.

Initially released to critical acclaim on the PlayStation 2 system, players take on the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess, who inhabits the form of a wolf. After a tyrannical monster turns the world into a ruined wasteland, she must use her magical abilities to restore the land to its previous glory full of life and color.

Okami HD for PS3

Ōkami HD brings Amaterasu’s epic tale to the PS3 with fully integrated HD graphics and 16:9 aspect ratio. The trademark sumi-e ink art style lends itself perfectly to HD allowing players to experience more of the awe-inspiring world displayed in greater detail than ever before.

To create an even more immersive experience, players can take advantage of the PlayStation Move motion controller and naturally make brush strokes with the essential Celestial Brush to defeat enemies and solve puzzles. Ōkami HD will also support the DUALSHOCK®3 wireless controller for those who wish to re-live the original experience.

For more information on Ōkami HD please visit www.capcomeuro-press.com.

Edited by HiddenAway at 02:18:27 20-06-2012

ilmaestro 20 Jun 2012 02:14:04 32,932 posts
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Haha, I was sitting here hitting F5 literally thinking "surely someone is in the middle of making a thread for this, if it hasn't been made already".

edit: JP release date is November 1st, fwiw.

Edited by ilmaestro at 02:15:54 20-06-2012

HiddenAway 20 Jun 2012 02:15:26 15,147 posts
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Should have made it earlier TBH but I was involved in a tense err chess match

mal 20 Jun 2012 02:30:48 29,326 posts
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Meh. I've already played this twice. Makes you wonder why we haven't had a sequel yet - oh, that's right, because you fired the developers, Capcom.

ilmaestro 20 Jun 2012 05:19:45 32,932 posts
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Clover/Platinum never strike me much as people who love making sequels anyway, tbh (VJ2 was more like the second half of the first game than an actual sequel - certainly something that Okami didn't need).

Mehrdad 20 Jun 2012 06:12:03 5 posts
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oh last gen, dislike from last gen :-P

dominalien 20 Jun 2012 06:12:31 10,703 posts
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Inevitable, but welcome.

I only played a few minutes of Okami on the PS2, so it's definitely not "meh" for me. :-)

DodgyPast 20 Jun 2012 06:39:53 9,353 posts
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Just twigged that this is the same people doing that Wii - U game.

Armoured_Bear 20 Jun 2012 06:58:15 31,233 posts
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Strange that they're doing it so late, I may be tempted again even though I completed it on the Wii, such a beautiful game...

Deleted user 20 June 2012 07:02:12

Bought it on PS2. Played for like 15 minutes.

Still got it somewhere.

Somewhere.

Not that my PS2 works anymore. Or that I have any inclination to try and play it again.

Ever.

Armoured_Bear 20 Jun 2012 07:15:40 31,233 posts
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Folant wrote:
Bought it on PS2. Played for like 15 minutes.

Still got it somewhere.

Somewhere.

Not that my PS2 works anymore. Or that I have any inclination to try and play it again.

Ever.

It doesn't really starry for at least an hour and it's brilliant and one of the prettiest games in history.

mrpon 20 Jun 2012 07:40:15 37,366 posts
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No Vita version? Gah.

RunningMan 20 Jun 2012 07:41:16 3,098 posts
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mrpon wrote:
No Vita version? Gah.

+1

Deleted user 20 June 2012 07:52:04

Armoured_Bear wrote:

Folant wrote:
Bought it on PS2. Played for like 15 minutes.

Still got it somewhere.

Somewhere.

Not that my PS2 works anymore. Or that I have any inclination to try and play it again.

Ever.
It doesn't really starry for at least an hour and it's brilliant and one of the prettiest games in history.

Maybe if there was a grey/brown tint and I could shoot people in the face it might be good.

:-D

I jest, of course.

After all the great things I heard about it at the time, and great things were said, I wanted to take a dive. But upon loading the game I was pretty much instantly bored. I don't know what it was, be it the art style, the characters, or the gameplay, but nothing seemed to grab me, at all. I wanted to like it, after all, it costs money, nobody likes wasting money, but I couldn't. And I was sad. :-(

It's a shame really, I mean, that Ł40 or so could've gone on something more useful.

Oh well.

CosmicFuzz 20 Jun 2012 08:17:46 32,632 posts
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mal wrote:
Meh. I've already played this twice. Makes you wonder why we haven't had a sequel yet - oh, that's right, because you fired the developers, Capcom.

Wasn't there a sequel on DS?

Re: Okami, it's a good game but it's about 10 hours too long and really drags at the end.

Blerk Moderator 20 Jun 2012 08:34:46 48,222 posts
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Shame they're only doing this one for PS3, because I would've probably caved and bought a 360 version even though I played it to death on the PS2.

Awesome game. If you've never played it then a purchase should be mandatory. Unless Capcom screw it up.

dominalien 20 Jun 2012 08:40:58 10,703 posts
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Why won't you buy it on PS3?

Blerk Moderator 20 Jun 2012 08:41:30 48,222 posts
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Because I don't have a PS3?

dominalien 20 Jun 2012 08:43:05 10,703 posts
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Ah, OK. I thought you had some PS3 games in your collection. My bad.

Dangerous_Dan 20 Jun 2012 08:45:39 2,390 posts
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Why don't you have a PS3?

They changed the colors for the Wii version - not good.
And I do hope for some physical release but somehow I doubt that...

dominalien 20 Jun 2012 08:48:05 10,703 posts
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Since it's almost guaranteed to sell poorly, a physical release would be foolish. I'd much rather they release it digitally and make some profit from it; that would encourage further forays into this area.

Blerk Moderator 20 Jun 2012 08:48:57 48,222 posts
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@Dangerous_Dan: You'd have to ask Sony that.

Didn't they also remove the awesome 'paper' filter from the Wii version too? That'd better make it through intact this time.

Edited by Blerk at 08:49:29 20-06-2012

Armoured_Bear 20 Jun 2012 08:52:42 31,233 posts
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Blerk wrote:
@Dangerous_Dan: You'd have to ask Sony that.

Didn't they also remove the awesome 'paper' filter from the Wii version too? That'd better make it through intact this time.

They's didn't completely remove it but it was so watered down it was hardly noticable.
The Wii version gained widescreen, pointer controls and more vibrant colours but lost the filter effect, the PS3 version should have everything and be in HD.

If that is the case there's not a chance that I'll be able to resist, the first time I brought an area back to life my jaw dropped, one of my finest gaming memories.

Blerk Moderator 20 Jun 2012 08:55:06 48,222 posts
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I'd kill for a proper sequel, but chances are Capcom would screw it up if they did it on their own.

I tried to play the DS version but it's just.... I can't do DS games. Can't.

Dangerous_Dan 20 Jun 2012 09:04:50 2,390 posts
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Actually I'd prefer to have the original color palette. Anyway, we shall see how it turns out. Great news it is.

Armoured_Bear 20 Jun 2012 09:04:54 31,233 posts
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Blerk wrote:
I'd kill for a proper sequel, but chances are Capcom would screw it up if they did it on their own.

+1, such a shame Platimum Games don't have the IP :-(

chrisno21 20 Jun 2012 10:14:45 2,488 posts
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This was one of the finest games of the last gen. Great news, and will definitely be a purchase.

Would be awesome on Vita, as would Okamiden - just with less loading screens please.

Deleted user 20 June 2012 10:22:12

I'd always hoped for a Clover Studios Bundle with Viewtiful Joe and Killer 7 bundled but this is great news none the less.

And a touch screen Vita version would be the wolfs bollocks.

Deleted user 20 June 2012 12:55:20

WeakOrbit wrote:
I'd always hoped for a Clover Studios Bundle with Viewtiful Joe and Killer 7 bundled but this is great news none the less.

I'd think i'd cry with joy if this happened.

As it is with today's news, i did a little dance. My only concern is that Capcom aren't known for producing HD ports to the same quality as Sony's own. The comparison video in the article does give me some hope though.