When Capcom announced Okami for the PlayStation 2 back in 2004, many gamers were eager to try out the action game. Nearly two years later, the game is still in development at Clover Studios, the same house that created Viewtiful Joe.
At last year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, the North American version of Okami was given the nebulous release window of "2006," and a Japanese release is scheduled for this spring. Capcom got a little more specific today, announcing that Okami will be released in the US in the third quarter of 2006.
Okami is a stylish action game based on Japanese folklore and presented in a traditional Japanese art style. Players will assume the role of Amaterasu, a sun god who takes the form of a wolf on Earth. Artistic ability isn't limited to Okami's graphics, as gamers will use the PS2's controller to perform "brush strokes" to battle enemies and solve puzzles.
Okami has not yet been rated and will retail for $49.99. For more info on the game, check out GameSpot's previous coverage.
finally, how long do you have to wait
Now that Zelda is apparrently being delayed again, this is my only hope. I'm looking forward to Tomb Raider Legend, but that's about all that's left to anticipate in this hardware cycle.
Capcom started development over two years ago, how could they have developed it for the Revoloution? Nobody had the system specifications that far back so nobody outside of Nintendo knew anything about it.
Can't wait to play this game.
I cant wait for this game I am very much excited about this:D
I love you Capcom and Clover Studios
That works well with me
I have been waiting for this it looks, great the style is amazing I got shadow of the colossus for it's art this looks like it will do the same
okami...nice :)
I've been looking forward to Okami. I'm glad their's finally a somewhat solid release date for it.
^^^That's what I did. I really wanted a PS2 for Guitar Hero (LOVE IT) God of War (pretty good, but it doesn't really call me back and back) and Shadow of the Colossus (absolutely amazing, probably my favorite game in the last few years...the ending is really touching). Now I have all three systems, and I never have to worry about a game coming out. Now...I just have to find an Xbox 360...
Why do people keep complaining that they don't have a PS2? Buy one! Seriously, you can buy a used one for cheap or a new one for $150. It's not like there is anything on the gamecube that requires you too save your money. TP won't be out for months. Enjoy what it has to offer than buy this game when it comes out. If
your_name, they push it back to get the maximum shine, so to speak.
Still no UK release date :(
I have been waiting for this game for probably over a year and every time it got close to the "release date" they pushed it back again. Now after they have been showing it as coming out in May I find out that it's actually the Japan date? I am really getting sick of them dangling this carrot in front of my face.
There are some games that come out on other systems that you definately want to play. Resident Evil 4 was one. God of War was another. I followed their progress since the announcement at E3 until their release dates. This is another such date. I wish I had a PS2 sometimes.
Sounds good :)
I can't wait to get my hands on the Official Playstation Magazine demo!!!!!!!!!X0
The only game I am looking forward in playing this year! Go Capcom! :D
looks great. A nice looking original game (finally). On a different note, who in the world posts gaming news on gamespot?? Huge PS3 news in Taipei game show and nothing here. Sony rep has officially stated that PS3 WILL release in 2006. http://www.digitimes.com/systems/a20060217A8039.html . Come on now GS, pay attention!
looks like an actual gem...
i can't wait- should be an amazing game
I'm really interested in this but i can't draw XD lol
it's always good to play a god ;)
yay!
Man, even just looking at the screenshots makes me wanna play that game. ^_^ Clover has yet to create a game that disappoints. Honestly, if they can keep doing works like this, then I'll have little reason to believe that the studio will ever lose its luster. They got me hooked on VJ (still need to play the sequel), which opened my eyes on what a platformer could do in the current generation of video games. By the looks of things, this game could do the same. Now if I only had a PS2....
I've been wondering where this disappered to.....
I cant wait to play this game! TAKE THAT DS! lol
This games looks asome i dont even own a ps2 and i want it. U see developers being creative and inovative isnt bad( im talking about you EA and activision) I agree with smoothizzle they should also put this game on the rev the controller would be perfect.
Whew. It's been awhile since I've heard anything on Okami and feared the worst. Thank goodness that it's coming.
looks kinda like wind waker.... with a twist of being a wolf just like twilight princess
sweet, love the art style in this one.
If capcom knew what they were doing this would be on Rev, it would be improved in every way.
A very good game... enjoy westerner...
I hope this gets ported to Gamecube... I don't have a PS2.
Thank you oh merciful god.
Looks like a cool game. Too bad I don't a PS2
This game is going to rock big.
i have been tracking this game for a while and finally its coming next month
I've been looking forward to this as well. . . Now we finally know when it's coming!
oh i have been wanting this