Ōkami facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ōkami |
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| Developer(s) | Clover Studio |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Director(s) | Hideki Kamiya |
| Producer(s) | Atsushi Inaba |
| Designer(s) | Hiroshi Shibata |
| Programmer(s) | Ryuta Takahashi |
| Artist(s) | Sawaki Takeyasu Kenichiro Yoshimura Mari Shimazaki |
| Writer(s) | Hideki Kamiya |
| Composer(s) | Masami Ueda Hiroshi Yamaguchi Rei Kondoh Akari Groves |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 2, Wii Ōkami HD PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Release date(s) |
April 20, 2006
PlayStation 2
August 9, 2018 |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Ōkami (pronounced "Oh-kah-mee") is an exciting action-adventure video game. It was created by Clover Studio and published by Capcom. The game first came out for the PlayStation 2 and Wii consoles.
In Ōkami, you play as Amaterasu, an ancient sun goddess from Shinto mythology. She appears as a beautiful white wolf. Your mission is to bring color and life back to the world. The game is known for its unique art style, which looks like a Japanese ink painting. Later, a high-definition (HD) version called Ōkami HD was released for newer consoles.
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What is Ōkami About?
Ōkami takes place in a magical land called Nippon, which is like ancient Japan. A terrible demon named Orochi has cursed the land. This curse has taken away all the colors and made everything look dull. It has also turned the world into a dangerous place.
Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is called upon to save Nippon. She must defeat Orochi and other evil spirits. To do this, she needs to restore her powers. She also needs to help the people she meets along the way.
The Story of Amaterasu
Long ago, Amaterasu and a hero named Nagi defeated Orochi. But 100 years later, Orochi returns. The guardian of the village, Sakuya, uses her last bit of power to summon Amaterasu. However, Amaterasu is now just a white wolf. She has lost most of her divine powers.
She meets a tiny, artistic creature named Issun. Issun becomes her travel partner and helps her on her journey. Together, they travel across Nippon. They meet many interesting characters and face many challenges. Their goal is to bring back the beauty and peace to the land.
How to Play: Celestial Brush
A special part of Ōkami's gameplay is the Celestial Brush. This unique power lets you pause the game and draw directly onto the screen. You use the brush to perform different actions.
For example, you can draw a circle to make the sun appear. You can draw a line to slice enemies. You can also draw a loop to make trees bloom. There are 13 different brush techniques to learn. Each one helps you solve puzzles, defeat enemies, or restore the environment.
The Celestial Brush makes the game feel very creative. It also connects directly to the game's art style.
Art Style and Graphics
Ōkami is famous for its amazing art style. It uses something called "cel-shaded 3D visuals." This means the 3D graphics look like they are hand-drawn cartoons. The game's look is inspired by traditional Japanese sumi-e ink wash paintings.
This art style makes the game feel like a living painting. The colors are vibrant when the land is healthy. They become dull and faded when the curse is present. This visual change helps tell the story. It also makes the game stand out from other video games.
Versions and Platforms
Ōkami was first released in 2006 for the PlayStation 2. In 2008, it was released for the Wii. The Wii version let players use the Wii Remote to control the Celestial Brush. This made the drawing feel even more natural.
Later, a high-definition (HD) version was made. This version, called Ōkami HD, came out for:
- PlayStation 3 (2012)
- Microsoft Windows (2017)
- PlayStation 4 (2017)
- Xbox One (2017)
- Nintendo Switch (2018)
These HD versions brought the beautiful art style to modern screens. They allowed more players to experience Amaterasu's adventure.
Images for kids
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The player uses the Celestial Brush to rejuvenate wilted plants (as shown), repair bridges, slash foes, or create elemental effects.
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Much of Ōkami centers on characters from Japanese Shinto spirituality and legendary historical figures. A major plot parallels the slaying of the eight-headed serpent, Yamata no Orochi, by the Shinto god Susanoo, recreated within the game as the characters of Orochi and Susano, respectively.
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Promotional artwork for the game, showing the main characters. The foreground characters include the white wolf-goddess Amaterasu, the inch-high artist Issun, the mysterious swordsman Waka, and the warrior Susano.
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Side-by-side comparison of the original realistic (left) and the final sumi-e (right) style used in Ōkami
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The cover of the North American Wii version of Ōkami. A watermark from IGN can be seen by Amaterasu's mouth.
See also
In Spanish: Ōkami para niños
