Linus Van Pelt wrote:I really want to start playing Okami, but it's not coming out till September, and I won't have time for games then.
I started playing Okami last weekend. I'm only a few hours in, so I might be experiencing an early flush of hyperbole, but it is possibly the best computer game I've played. It is certainly the most beautiful.
The gameplay is easy to get into, the story and characterisation, whilst simple, are beguiling and witty, the sound is marvellous, and the sight is something else. The makers have done a brilliant job of creating a surprising and entrancing universe for the game.
So far, the most rewarding parts of the game seem to be growing flowers, feeding animals and bringing the sun, rather than killing. The key play mechanism of drawing actions onscreen is very intuitive and inventive.
Like I say, early days, but so far I have seen no indications as to Okami being anything other than wonderful.