person action game, but it always felt a little clunky when it came to the Celestial Brush mechanics that had players drawing images that would translate into game tools. With a Move and Navigation controller, drawing is now much faster and more natural, as players expected, but the use of a D-pad on the Navigation controller (or a Dualshock if you don’t have one) for camera control now means that adjusting your view feels clunky. Both control systems actually play decently to their strengths though for long term play, the traditional Dualshock method will probably win out for sheer comfort. On the other hand, it’s nice to finally be able to draw bombs and lily pads without struggling for a minute, only to come up with something that looks like a mutant pancake.
Aside from the addition of trophies, this is still the same Okami that was criminally ignored back in 2006. The intro is still long, there’s still no actual voice acting, and one the most beautiful looking, heartwarming, unapologetically Japanese games of the last decade still retains its power both as a testament to game design and a celebration of the old Japanese cliché about The Power Of Friendship™. This is the definitive version of this neglected masterpiece, and at only $20, there’s little excuse for players who regretted missing it the first time to ignore it again. BUY THIS DAMN GAME.