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Ōkami

PlayStation 3, Wii, PlayStation 2 • 2006

Should you play it?

Set sometime in classical Japanese history, Ōkami combines several Japanese mythology and folklore to tell the story of how the land was saved from darkness by the Shinto sun goddess named Amaterasu, who took the form of a white wolf with celestial markings covering its fur. It features a distinct sumi-e-inspired cel-shaded visual style and the Celestial Brush, a gesture-system used to perform miracles.

What works

  • Unique and beautiful watercolor art style
  • Innovative celestial brush mechanic
  • Engaging story rooted in mythology
  • Long and content-rich gameplay
  • Intuitive controls especially on switch

Things to keep in mind

  • Camera control issues
  • Some pacing problems due to frequent dialogue and cutscenes
  • Combat can be easy and sometimes button-mashy
  • Precision required for brush strokes can be frustrating
  • Motion blur and slow camera in some ports

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Ōkami: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Survival, Leadership.

Last update: 02/09/2026