Summary
Hideki Kamiya, creator of the iconic action-adventure gameOkami, recently stated that he’d like fans to avoid the game’s Wii port, preferring instead that they play the original Clover Studio PlayStation 2 game or its modern HD port. Specifically, Kamiya recommended that players opt for the officialOkamiremaster, a more accessible modern port developed in-house by Capcom.
Kamiya is something of a legendary figure in the world of gaming, garnering a huge following for his work with Capcom onResident Evil 2and the iconicDevil May Cryseries, which went on to become a seminal action franchise. He later founded PlatinumGames, the developer of even more fan-favorite titles likeNier: AutomataandtheBayonettagames, all of which enjoyed similar praise from fans and critics alike.
Kamiya recently responded to a fan on Twitter asking about which version ofOkamiis the ideal one to start with, seemingly referring to the game’s Wii port as the original, which the creator was quick to correct. In response to the fan, Kamiya reminded them thatOkamiwasoriginally released on the PS2and that he had nothing to do with the Wii version, which was developed by Ready at Dawn, recommending that fans stick with the official remaster instead.
Hideki Kamiya Warns Fans to Stay Away From Okami’s Wii Port
The longtime Capcom developer did not specify any reasons for his seeming distaste for the Wii version ofOkamiaside from his lack of involvement in the port, which incorporated motion controls into the original game. WhileOkamifor the Wii was reviewed well at launch, some fans complained about its implementation of motion controls, which allowed players to use the Wii remote to control the in-game paintbrush used to complete levels.
This feature may have made sense from a development standpoint, seeing as the game already utilizes a cursor-based system for some of its sections. However, many fans claim that it has not aged well, especially when the HD port exists. Nintendo’s experimentation with theOkamifranchise did not stop there, as the first game also received a spiritual successor on the DS known asOkamiden,which utilized the system’s touch screen.
Kamiya recently made headlines when Capcom appeared at The Game Awards 2024 toannounce an official sequel toOkami,something that fans have been clamoring for since the game was released in 2006. With Kamiya set to return as the director for the sequel and Capcom once again handling the game’s development, the series is seemingly in the right hands for a faithful return.
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Experience the critically acclaimed masterpiece with its renowned Sumi-e ink art style in breathtaking high resolution. Take on the role of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess who inhabits the form of a legendary white wolf, on a quest to defeat Orochi, an eight-headed demon and tyrannical monster responsible for turning the world of Nippon into a ruined wasteland.Players will be able to choose between modern widescreen format or the original release’s 4:3 ratio. Interactive loading game screens from the original game are also included.
