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How Okami Wii Came to Be (How Capcom Decided It Was a Good Idea)

Capcom's Vice-President of Strategic Planning & Business Development Christian Svensson explains why and how Capcom decided to bring back Okami on the Wii. In Capcom's official blog, Svensson starts off by praising Okami and admits that the game did not sell well. After seeing constant repeated requests from fans, he believes Okami really deserved a second chance.

Svensson discusses why Okami failed to sell well on the PS2, how he picked and persuaded Ready at Dawn to develop Okami for Wii, how the project was green-lighted by Japan, and the current status of the development.

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solar6424d ago

great game...wii sales are going crazy...wii-mote perfect for drawing. hell even i knew that and im as dumb as a gamespot reviewer

purin6424d ago

I just hope there is some added content in this one

Prismo_Fillusion6424d ago

I don't need added content - 40 hours gameplay is plenty! Just get the damn game out!

purin6424d ago

though 40 hours of gameplay might be great, i can get the same thing on the PS2 sans motion controls

iNcRiMiNaTi6424d ago

wheres part 2?...and i thought clover studios was gone, hopefully theyre back again and release either a sequel or another game like this because this game was awesome on my ps2

Danja6424d ago

great game...I still don't see this game selling sh!t loads on the Wii..but I guess it's worth a shot..!!!

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Older Games That Can Still Blow Your Mind In 2024

Shadow of the Colossus, Okami, and Silent Hill 2 are some examples of games that still offer a mighty good time in 2024 if you pick them up today.

Zenzuu307d ago

Saved you a click.

Okami
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory
Shadow Of The Colossus
Chrono Trigger
Silent Hill 2

Bathyj307d ago

I'd love to play Brothers in Arms and Full Spectrum Warrior again

Hofstaderman307d ago

FF7
FF8
FF9
FF6
Xenogears
Metal Gear Solid
Resident Evil 2
Threads of Fate
Suikoden 2

My entire list and more is from the ps1

Demetrius307d ago

Hulk ultimate destruction, scarface, sly 2

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Okami Shiranui Nendoroid out in June 2022, new photos, pre-orders open

A new Okami Shiranui Nendoroid has moved closer to the production phase. Max Factory has confirmed a June 2022 launch and opened pre-orders.

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Draw Some Inspiration: 'Okami' 15 Years Later

Ever since The Legend of Zelda first came into the world back in 1986, many games have tried to ape its formula in hopes of creating a similarly captivating experience.

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