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| image = OkamiNTSCcoverFinal.jpg
| caption = North American PlayStation 2 cover art
| developer = [[Clover Studio]]{{efn|[[Wii]] version developed by [[Ready at Dawn]] and [[Tose (company)|Tose]]. ''HD'' version developed by [[HexaDrive]].}}
| publisher = [[Capcom]]
| director = [[Hideki Kamiya]]
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| designer = Hiroshi Shibata
| programmer = Ryuta Takahashi
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| writer = Hideki Kamiya<ref name="jpwiicredits" />
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| released = {{collapsible list|titlestyle=font-weight:normal;font-size:normal;background:transparent;text-align:left|title=20 April 2006|'''PlayStation 2'''{{vgrelease|JP|20 April 2006|NA|19 September 2006|EU|9 February 2007|AU|14 February 2007}}'''Wii'''{{vgrelease|NA|15 April 2008|AU|12 June 2008|EU|13 June 2008|JP|15 October 2009}}'''''Ōkami HD'''''|'''PlayStation 3'''{{vgrelease|NA|30 October 2012|PAL|31 October 2012|JP|1 November 2012}}'''Windows'''{{vgrelease|WW|12 December 2017|JP|13 December 2017}}'''PlayStation 4, Xbox One'''{{vgrelease|WW|12 December 2017|JP|21 December 2017}}'''Nintendo Switch'''{{vgrelease|WW|9 August 2018}}'''Amazon Luna'''{{vgrelease|US|20 April 2022}}}}
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
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{{Nihongo foot|'''''Ōkami'''''|大神||{{IPA|ja|oːkamʲi|}}|{{lit.}} "great [[kami|god]]" or "great spirit"; also 狼, "wolf" (name is a pun that can be seen as either/or)|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/previews/okami_6|title=Previews: Ōkami|author=Jane Pickard|access-date=18 October 2007|date=16 September 2005|archive-date=5 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605004543/http://www.1up.com/previews/okami_6|url-status=live}}</ref> is
Set in a fictional version of [[classical Japan]]
▲{{Nihongo|'''''Ōkami'''''|大神||{{lit.}} "great [[kami|god]]" or "great spirit"; also 狼, "wolf"|lead=yes}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/previews/okami_6|title=Previews: Ōkami|author=Jane Pickard|access-date=18 October 2007|date=16 September 2005|archive-date=5 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110605004543/http://www.1up.com/previews/okami_6|url-status=live}}</ref> is an [[action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[video game]] developed by [[Clover Studio]] and published by [[Capcom]]. It was released for [[PlayStation 2]] in 2006 in Japan and North America, and in 2007 in Europe and Australia. After the closure of Clover Studio a few months after the release, a port for [[Wii]] was developed by [[Ready at Dawn]], [[Tose (company)|Tose]], and Capcom, and released in 2008.
▲Set in a fictional version of [[classical Japan]] called "Nippon", ''Ōkami'' combines [[Japanese mythology]] and [[Japanese folklore|folklore]] to tell the story of how the land was saved from darkness by the [[Shinto]] [[Solar deity|sun goddess]] Amaterasu, who took the form of a white [[wolf]]. It features a [[Ink and wash painting|sumi-e]]-inspired [[cel-shaded animation|cel-shaded]] visual style and the [[#Celestial Brush|Celestial Brush]], a [[mouse gesture|gesture-system]] to perform miracles. The game was planned to use more traditional realistic rendering, but this had put a strain on the graphics processing of the PlayStation 2. Clover Studio switched to a cel-shaded style to reduce the processing, which led to the Celestial Brush concept. The gameplay is modeled on ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'', one of director [[Hideki Kamiya]]'s favorite series. The game's name is a pun, as "''ōkami''" can mean either {{nihongo|"great god"|大神}} or {{nihongo|"wolf"|狼}} in Japanese.
''Ōkami'' was one of the last PlayStation 2 games released prior to the release of the [[PlayStation 3]]. Although it suffered from poor sales, the game received critical acclaim, earning ''[[IGN]]''{{'}}s 2006 [[List of Game of the Year awards|Game of the Year]]. The Wii version earned similar praise, though the motion control scheme received mixed reviews. A [[High-definition video|high-definition]] port, remastered by Capcom and [[HexaDrive]], was released on the [[PlayStation 3]] via the PlayStation Network in October 2012 and for retail in Japan in November, supporting the use of the [[PlayStation Move]] motion controller. The port was released for [[PlayStation 4]], [[Windows]], and [[Xbox One]] in December 2017 worldwide, for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in August 2018, and for [[Amazon Luna]] in April 2022. Mainstream adoption of the game has improved with the release of these remasters, and ''Ōkami'' is considered to be one of the best [[List of video games considered the best|video games ever made]], as well as an example of [[video games as an art form]], aided by the improved art details and graphics resolutions.
A spiritual successor<ref name="Chester">{{Cite web |last=Chester |first=Nick |date=20 April 2010 |title=Okamiden producer: Not a sequel, a 'spiritual successor' |url=https://www.destructoid.com/okamiden-producer-not-a-sequel-a-spiritual-successor--171281.phtml |website=[[Destructoid]] |access-date=18 November 2020 |archive-date=8 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210308021721/https://www.destructoid.com/okamiden-producer-not-a-sequel-a-spiritual-successor--171281.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref> on the [[Nintendo DS]], ''[[Ōkamiden]]'', was released in Japan in September 2010, followed by North America and Europe in March 2011.
==Gameplay==
The player controls the main character, [[Amaterasu (Ōkami)|Amaterasu]], in a woodcut, watercolor style, cel-shaded environment, which looks like an animated Japanese ink-illustration (known as [[ink wash painting]], or {{nowrap|''sumi-e''}}) and [[ukiyo-e]], along with other styles of art. The gameplay style is a mix of action, platform, and puzzle gaming genres, and has been noted by many reviewers to have numerous similarities in overall gameplay style to [[The Legend of Zelda|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]],<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1542741/20070131/index.jhtml | title = GameFile: 'Ōkami' Goes Green; Official Wii Word; 'Idol' Launch And More | publisher = MTV | date = 10 October 2006 | last = Totilo | first = Stephen | access-date = 10 August 2007 | archive-date = 14 January 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090114122216/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1542741/20070131/index.jhtml | url-status =
Combat is staged in a ghostly virtual arena, and Amaterasu can fight enemies using a combination of weapons, fighting techniques and Brush methods to dispatch the foes.<ref>{{cite book | year=2006 | editor=Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | title=Ōkami instruction manual | pages=19–20 | publisher=Capcom }}</ref> At the end of combat, money (as [[Japanese yen|yen]]) is rewarded to Amaterasu, with bonuses for completing a battle quickly and without taking damage. The money can be spent at merchants and [[dojo]]s across the land, featuring healing goods, better weapons, tools, key items for completing quests, and combat techniques.<ref>{{cite book | year=2006 | editor=Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | title=Ōkami instruction manual | publisher=Capcom | page=30}}</ref>
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[[File:Kuniteru Gozu dragon.jpg|thumb|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.]]
The player controls [[Amaterasu (Ōkami)|Ōkami Amaterasu]], the goddess of the sun, in the form of a white wolf.<ref name="manual-characters"/> Amaterasu is referred to in the Japanese and European version of the game as a female, while in the North American version she is genderless although she is referred as the "mother of all".<ref name="manual-characters"/><ref name="1up localization"/> When endowed with ink power, Amaterasu is seen by the player with red markings, cloud-like fur on her shoulders, and weapons on her back. Most of the human characters in the game only see her as a plain white wolf; some believe Amaterasu to be the [[reincarnation]] of Shiranui (the white wolf that fought Orochi 100 years prior to the game's present), and do not recognize her spiritual nature. If the player depletes power by overuse of the Celestial Brush, Amaterasu will temporarily revert to this mundane white form. [[Issun-bōshi|Issun]], an arrogant, inch-tall "wandering artist" seeking out the thirteen Celestial Brush techniques for himself, accompanies Amaterasu (whom he calls "Ammy" or "furball"). He serves as a guide, dialogue [[wikt:proxy|proxy]], and as [[comic relief]]. He grows in character along with Ammy throughout the game, becoming her true friend, inspiration, and eventually her savior.<ref name="manual-characters">{{cite book | year=2006 | editor=Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | title=Ōkami instruction manual | publisher=Capcom | page=6}}</ref>
At the end of the game, Amaterasu encounters Yami, the main antagonist and final boss of the game who resembles a small fish inside a huge sphere, whose design is altered through the different stages of the battle. Yami is also the ruler of the demons. Before battle, he drains Amaterasu of her powers and leaves her as a plain white wolf. Amaterasu regains her powers throughout the fight, but, after the fourth round, Yami destroys them all again and leaves Amaterasu in a near-dead state. However, when Issun gets everyone to believe in Amaterasu before the fifth and final round, she changes into her most powerful form and battles Yami, vanquishing him forever. In the final battle, Yami has a huge clawed hand, which demonstrates the evil which comes from humans' hands. The word "Yami" means "darkness" in Japanese.
Two other characters reappear several times within the quest. [[Minamoto no Yoshitsune|Waka]] appears to Amaterasu several times in the game as a beautiful young [[Fue (flute)|flute]]-playing man in costume resembling a [[tengu]] (dressed like a [[yamabushi]]). He is aware of the goddess's true identity, foretells her future, and at times battles with her. He leads the Tao Troopers whose members Abe and Kamo are based on the two famous [[Onmyōdō|onmyōji]] [[Abe no Seimei]] and [[Kamo no Yasunori]]. Waka's dialogue, dropping [[French language|French]] affectionate terms at times, conveys a sense of familiarity with Amaterasu, as it turns out that Waka is much older than he appears and has walked with Amaterasu on the Celestial Plain hundreds of years ago.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/14/okami-au-review | title = Ōkami AU Review | last = Shea | first = Cam | date = 13 February 2007 | access-date = 15 June 2020 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment | archive-date = 1 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230501022249/https://www.ign.com/articles/2007/02/14/okami-au-review | url-status = live }}</ref> The other is [[Yamata no Orochi|Orochi]], the eight-headed demon and a major villain within the game which the player will encounter several times. Orochi repeatedly has threatened Kamiki village, demanding a sacrifice of a young woman. Each of its eight heads is infused with a different elemental magic power, but the entire demon is susceptible to a special brew of [[sake]] available only at Kamiki Village, allowing Amaterasu to defeat it while in its stupor.<ref name="playtm-review"/> Amaterasu trusts Queen [[Himiko]], the ruler of "Sei-an City", who is killed by one of the demons.
Throughout the game, the player encounters several other characters that are inspired from Japanese folklore.<ref name="Folklore">{{cite book | year=2006 | editor=Capcom Entertainment, Inc. | title=Ōkami instruction manual | pages=34–35 | publisher=Capcom }}</ref>
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==Development==
''Ōkami'' resulted from the combined ideas of Clover Studio.<ref name="gamespy-inaba"/> The game was originally built around "depict[ing] a lot of nature", but had no central concept or theme, according to lead designer [[Hideki Kamiya]].<ref name="okami prototype">{{cite web | url = http://www.1up.com/news/platinum-games-kamiya-reflects-bayonetta | title = Platinum Games' Kamiya Reflects on Bayonetta, Okami | first = Kevin | last = Grifford | date = 4 November 2009 | access-date = 5 November 2009 | website = [[1UP.com]] |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121019205741/http://www.1up.com/news/platinum-games-kamiya-reflects-bayonetta | archive-date = 19 October 2012 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Kamiya created a minute-long demonstration movie showing a wolf running about a forest, with flowers blossoming in its wake, but still lacking any gameplay. Kamiya and other members of the team introduced ideas around the nature aspect and eventually led to the game's initial prototype, which Kamiya admitted was "incredibly boring to play".<ref name="okami prototype"/> Kamiya suggested that he allowed so many ideas from the team that resulted in the development moving off-target, including creating more of a [[Simulation video game|simulation]]. Eventually, they settled onto the gameplay found in the final product.<ref name="okami prototype"/>▼
''Ōkami'' resulted from the combined ideas of Clover Studio.<ref name="gamespy-inaba"/> The idea originated from lead designer [[Hideki Kamiya]] while he was developing ''[[Viewtiful Joe]]'' for Capcom. He had seen the new photo realistic game engine being developed for the ''[[Resident Evil (2002 video game)|Resident Evil]]'' remake for the [[GameCube]], and wanted to make a game using that engine, but with a more light-hearted theme centered on the concept of healing,<ref name="ask ikumi4">{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/hideki-kamiya-and-ikumi-nakamura-discuss-okamis-development-brilliance-and-its-many-challenges | title=
▲ Okami'
[[File:Okami-compare.jpg|thumb|right|Side-by-side comparison of the original realistic (left) and the final [[Ink wash painting|sumi-e]] (right) style used in ''Ōkami'']]
Amaterasu's initial designs were aimed to avoid having the character look like "your pet wearing clothing".<ref>{{cite book | title = Ōkami: Official Complete Works | publisher = Udon | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-1-897376-02-7 | page = 109}}</ref> The developers had considered having Amaterasu metamorphose into a dolphin when in the water and a [[falcon]] when jumping off a cliff, but dropped these ideas.<ref>{{cite book | title = Ōkami: Official Complete Works | publisher = Udon | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-1-897376-02-7 | page = 112}}</ref> Sakuya, designed around a [[peach]] motif, was envisioned with what were called "level 2" and "level 3" designs where the character would wear less clothing as the story progressed, but the "level 3" appearance, effectively naked, was vetoed by Inaba.<ref>{{cite book | title = Ōkami: Official Complete Works | publisher = Udon | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-1-897376-02-7 |page=115}}</ref> Waka's character was aimed to be a [[Tatsunoko Production|Tatsunoko]]-like character, with the hood designed to be reminiscent of those worn by the [[Science Ninja Team Gatchaman|Gatchaman]].<ref name="waka design">{{cite book | title = Ōkami: Official Complete Works | publisher = Udon | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-1-897376-02-7 |page=123}}</ref> Orochi in Japanese mythology is a gigantic creature, so lead character designer [[Sawaki Takeyasu]] designed the back of the demon to include a garden and palace; this inspired the game designers to include a bell in those structures that would be Orochi's fatal weakness in the game.<ref>{{cite book | title = Ōkami: Official Complete Works | publisher = Udon | year = 2008 | isbn = 978-1-897376-02-7 |page=174}}</ref>
Kamiya stated that ''Ōkami'' was intended to have a larger story, but they had run out of time and had to resolve the game with about half of what they wanted to include.<ref name="ask ikumi4" /> In 2024, Kamiya said that while Clover Studios were brought together to be a "dream team", there was strife between the various developers. [[Ikumi Nakamura]], who had worked alongside Kamiya for ''Ōkami'' and several previous games, said that the level of enthusiasm for the game was not as uniform as it was compared to ''Viewtiful Joe'' or ''Devil May Cry'', leading to struggles with development.<ref name="ask ikumi4" />
The localization team had to translate 1500 pages of text to make sure it made sense in a "native check", because of lack of plurals in the Japanese language and the large number of characters and conditional conversations that the player could interact with.<ref name="1up localization"/> The team recognized that certain elements of the game would not be recognized by Western audiences, but left enough text and details to allow the players to look up the information for themselves.<ref name="1up localization"/> Only one puzzle in the game had to be changed as it required knowledge of the steps in drawing a [[kanji]] character which would be readily known for Japanese audiences; for the Western release, these steps were demonstrated in the game.<ref name="1up localization"/> The team noted that personalities of characters could be easily conveyed in Japanese text simply by the way sentences were constructed or slurred, a feature that could not directly be applied to localization. Instead, working with Kamiya, the team scripted the localization to either recreate the personality to match the Japanese version, or to create a whole new set of mannerisms for the characters as appropriate.<ref name="1up localization"/>
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===High-definition remaster===
In 2012, Capcom unveiled a [[High-definition video|high-definition]] remastering of the game, ''Ōkami HD'' (''Ōkami Zekkei-ban''; roughly translated, ''Ōkami Magnificent Version''), to be released worldwide for [[PlayStation 3]] on 30 and 31 October the same year;<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-20-okami-hd-slated-for-halloween-release|title=Okami HD slated for Halloween release|last=Matulef|first=Jeffrey|date=20 September 2012|website=[[Eurogamer]]|access-date=20 September 2012|archive-date=22 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922232154/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-09-20-okami-hd-slated-for-halloween-release|url-status=live}}</ref> a retail product was released in Japan, while the game is available for download through the [[PlayStation Network]] in Europe and North America only. The remastered edition supports the [[PlayStation Move]] peripheral, and [[PlayStation Network#Trophy|Trophy]] support has been added. While the remastered edition restored the ending credits sequence of the original PS2 release, the Clover Studio logo was removed and the ending song, "Reset", was replaced on non-Japanese copies by an instrumental remix of the Ryoshima Coast background music. The remastering was done between Capcom and [[HexaDrive]], who had previously worked on the high-definition remastering of ''[[Rez (video game)|Rez]]''.<ref name="okamihd">{{cite magazine | url = http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/19/okami-hd-coming-to-ps3-in-japan.aspx | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120622051237/http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/19/okami-hd-coming-to-ps3-in-japan.aspx | url-status = dead | archive-date = 22 June 2012 | title = Okami HD Coming To PS3 In Japan | first = Jim | last= Reilly | date = 19 June 2012 | access-date = 19 June 2012 | magazine = [[Game Informer]] }}</ref><ref name="eurogamer okamihd">{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-okami-hd-coming-to-playstatoin-3-this-autumn | title = Okami HD coming to PlayStation 3 this Autumn | first = Jeffrey | last = Mutalef | date = 19 June 2012 | access-date = 19 June 2012 | website = [[Eurogamer]] | archive-date = 22 September 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210922033143/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-06-20-okami-hd-coming-to-playstatoin-3-this-autumn | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/25/okami-hd-developed-by-capcom-and-hexa-drive/|title=Okami HD developed by Capcom and Hexa Drive|last=Kietzmann|first=Ludwig|date=25 June 2012|publisher=Joystiq|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110160131/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/25/okami-hd-developed-by-capcom-and-hexa-drive/|archive-date=10 January 2014|url-status = dead|access-date=25 June 2012}}</ref>
Capcom later released ''Ōkami HD'' for [[Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Xbox One]] on 12 December 2017 worldwide, built off the PS3 remaster. This version was developed by Buzz Co., Ltd. and Vingt et un Systems Corporation.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJi7x__PU-E&t=12m19s| title = Okami HD (PC) Ending| website = [[YouTube]]| date = 20 December 2017| access-date = 9 March 2017| archive-date = 28 April 2023| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230428001441/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJi7x__PU-E&t=12m19s| url-status = live}}</ref> The Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One versions include both digital and retail editions, and the Xbox One version was released as a download in Japan. This version supports [[4K resolution]]s, though locked at a 30 frames-per-second framerate, and includes an optional widescreen presentation alongside the 4:3 aspect ratio of the original game.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.vg247.com/2017/09/12/okami-hd-will-indeed-be-released-on-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-in-december/ | title = Okami HD will indeed be released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One in December | first = Stephany | last = Nunneley | date = 12 September 2017 | access-date = 12 September 2017 | work = [[VG247]] | archive-date = 12 September 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170912180759/https://www.vg247.com/2017/09/12/okami-hd-will-indeed-be-released-on-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-in-december/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/12/okami-hd-confirmed-and-dated-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc | title = OKAMI HD CONFIRMED AND DATED FOR PS4, XBOX ONE AND PC | first = Joe | last = Skrebels | date = 12 September 2017 | access-date = 12 September 2017 | work = [[IGN]] | archive-date = 12 September 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170912153537/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/09/12/okami-hd-confirmed-and-dated-for-ps4-xbox-one-and-pc | url-status = live }}</ref> The high-definition remaster was released for the [[Nintendo Switch]] on 9 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-download-okami-hd-516446.phtml | title = Nintendo Download: Okami HD | first = Chris | last = Carter | date = 9 August 2018 | access-date = 9 August 2018 | work = [[Destructoid]] | archive-date = 8 March 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210308095707/https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-download-okami-hd-516446.phtml | url-status = live }}</ref> This version uses the Switch's touchscreen controls for some features including the Celestial Brush, and supports the [[Joy-Con]]'s motion controls.<ref>{{Cite web | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/08/okami-hd-coming-to-nintendo-switch | title = Okami HD Coming To Nintendo Switch | date = 8 March 2018 | access-date = 8 March 2018 | work = [[IGN]] | archive-date = 1 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230501140034/https://www.ign.com/articles/2018/03/08/okami-hd-coming-to-nintendo-switch | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/08/okami-hd-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-july-10th/ | title = 'Okami HD' arrives on Nintendo Switch July 10th | first = David | last = Lumb | date = 8 March 2018 | access-date = 8 March 2018 | work = [[Engadget]] | archive-date = 5 April 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190405223012/https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/08/okami-hd-arrives-on-nintendo-switch-july-10th/ | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/05/16/okami-hd-gets-nintendo-switch-release-date | title = Okami HD Gets Nintendo Switch Release Date | first = Jordan | last = Oldman | date = 16 May 2018 | access-date = 16 May 2018 | work = [[IGN]] | archive-date = 16 May 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180516203317/http://www.ign.com/articles/2018/05/16/okami-hd-gets-nintendo-switch-release-date | url-status = live }}</ref> The Nintendo Switch port has both a standard physical retail and a limited edition release exclusive to Japan, whilst the game is an [[Nintendo eShop|eShop]]-exclusive in other regions.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://nintendosoup.com/okami-hd-limited-edition-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-japan/ | title = Okami HD Limited Edition Up For Pre-Order On Amazon Japan | author = Iggy | date = 18 May 2018 | access-date = 5 July 2018 | website = NintendoSoup | archive-date = 5 July 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180705175420/https://nintendosoup.com/okami-hd-limited-edition-up-for-pre-order-on-amazon-japan/ | url-status = live }}</ref> A version of the game was released exclusively in the United States for [[Amazon Luna]] on 20 April 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=amazonluna|number=1516839511128678400 |access-date=
===Sequels===
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Sales of ''Ōkami'' were considered somewhat poor for justifying a sequel; in July 2009, in response to users' questions on the possibility of a sequel, Svensson stated that "I think we need a lot more people buying the current version before we seriously consider a sequel".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/okami-needs-to-sell-or-no-sequel | title = Ōkami needs to sell or no sequel | website = [[Eurogamer]] | date = 29 July 2008 | access-date = 29 July 2008 | first = Tom | last = Bramwell | archive-date = 25 February 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210225093517/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/okami-needs-to-sell-or-no-sequel | url-status = live }}</ref> After the appearance of a Japanese trademark by Capcom on the word "Ōkamiden" a few months before the Wii version of ''Ōkami'' in Japan, many speculated that a sequel was pending.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/08/25/okami-2-rumored-mysterious-trademark-discovered/ | title = 'Okami 2' Rumored, Mysterious Trademark Discovered | publisher = MTV | first = John | last = Constantine | date = 25 August 2009 | access-date = 25 August 2009 |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090827191519/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/08/25/okami-2-rumored-mysterious-trademark-discovered/ | archive-date = 27 August 2009 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The September 2009 issue of ''[[Famitsu]]'' announced that ''Ōkamiden'' was indeed a sequel to ''Ōkami'' for the Nintendo DS, to be released by Capcom in Japan in 2010, though without the input of the Clover staff. Producer Motohide Eshiro later clarified in an interview that the game is considered a spiritual-successor, rather than a full sequel, to ''Ōkami''.<ref
At the [[Electronic Entertainment Expo 2016]] during an interview with ''[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]'', Kamiya, now at [[PlatinumGames]], said that he had ideas for ''Ōkami 2'' and ''Bayonetta 3'', though did not confirm if either game was in active development.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://metro.co.uk/2016/06/17/hideki-kamiya-hints-at-okami-2-and-bayonetta-3-5950079/ | title = Hideki Kamiya hints at Okami 2 and Bayonetta 3 | date = 17 June 2016 | access-date = 20 June 2016 | work = [[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]] | archive-date = 3 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230503214409/https://metro.co.uk/2016/06/17/hideki-kamiya-hints-at-okami-2-and-bayonetta-3-5950079/ | url-status = live }}</ref> In October 2019, following on financially successful releases of ''Resident Evil'' and ''Monster Hunter'' games, Capcom indicated that it was looking to revive some of its "dormant" properties.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/352462/Capcom_plans_to_revive_dormant_IP_as_Resident_Evil_Monster_Hunter_take_off.php | title = Capcom plans to 'revive dormant IP' as Resident Evil, Monster Hunter take off | first = Alissa | last = McAloon | date = 18 October 2019 | access-date = 18 October 2019 | work = [[Gamasutra]] | archive-date = 25 August 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210825025726/https://gamasutra.com/view/news/352462/Capcom_plans_to_revive_dormant_IP_as_Resident_Evil_Monster_Hunter_take_off.php | url-status = live }}</ref> Shortly after this announcement, Kamiya, along with [[Ikumi Nakamura]], who had worked on ''Ōkami'', stated on Twitter that "''Ōkami'' is going to be back".<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.pcgamesn.com/okami-2 | title = Noted Twitter troll Hideki Kamiya says "Okami is going to be back" | first = Dustin | last = Bailey | date = 18 October 2019 | access-date = 18 October 2019 | work = [[PCGamesN]] | archive-date = 28 April 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230428001433/https://www.pcgamesn.com/okami-2 | url-status = live }}</ref> In an interview in June 2020, she stated that she planned to approach Capcom about an ''Ōkami'' sequel, with the only insistence she planned to fight for was to make sure Kamiya took the leading role in the development.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.usgamer.net/articles/capcom-alumni-ikumi-nakamura-plans-to-push-hard-for-an-okami-sequel | title = Capcom Alumni Ikumi Nakamura Plans to Push Hard for an Okami Sequel | first = Nadia | last = Oxford | date =
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===Reviews===
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PS2: 93/100<ref name="MCPS2">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/okami/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2 |title=Okami for PlayStation 2 Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]] |access-date=9 August 2007 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414235026/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-2/okami |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| 1UP = PS2: A<ref name="1UPPS2">{{cite web |last=Pfister |first=Andrew |date=19 September 2006 |url=http://www.1up.com/reviews/okami |title=Ōkami Review for PS2 |website=[[1UP.com]] |access-date=15 April 2008 |archive-date=27 April 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150427053134/http://www.1up.com/reviews/okami |url-status=dead }}</ref><br />
| EuroG = PS2: 10/10<ref name="EuroGPS2">{{cite web |last=Reed |first=Kristan |date=9 February 2007 |url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/okami-review |title=Ōkami Review |website=[[Eurogamer]] |access-date=16 February 2008 |archive-date=2 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141102195534/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/okami-review |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
| GI = PS2: 9.5/10<ref name="GIPS2">{{cite magazine |last=Helgeson |first=Matt |date=October 2006 |title=Okami Review |magazine=[[Game Informer]] |pages=90–115}}</ref><br />
| GSpot = PS2: 9/10<ref name="gamespot-review"/><br />
| IGN = PS2: 9.1/10<ref name="ign-review"/><br />
| NP =
| OPMUK = PS3: 8/10<ref name="Playstation">{{cite web|url=http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/okami-hd-review-doodles-with-wolves/|title=Okami HD Review|publisher=officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk|last=Meikleham|first=David|date=2 November 2012|access-date=8 November 2012|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103212814/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/review/okami-hd-review-doodles-with-wolves/|archive-date=3 November 2012}}</ref>
| XPlay = PS2: {{Rating|5|5}}<br />
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Conversely, the game was noted to have some flaws. The game was criticized for its uneven difficulty.<ref name="ign-review"/><ref name="gamespot-review"/> Reviewers have noted some difficulty in getting the game to recognize the correct Celestial Brush patterns,<ref name="1UPPS2"/> as well as excessive amounts of dialog, particularly at the introduction, which was hampered by the use of computer-generated voices instead of voice acting.<ref name="gamespot-review"/>
The Wii version of ''Ōkami'' has received generally similar praise to the PlayStation 2 version, with [[GameSpot]] stating that the support for widescreen and the Wii controls "make it even more relevant today than it was in 2006".<ref name="gamespot wii review"/> The use of the Wii Remote for the Celestial Brush was well received;<ref name="ign wii review"/> in GameSpot{{'}}s review, they noted that the Wii functionality with the Brush "improves the pace of the game".<ref name="gamespot wii review"/> Other aspects to the controls were found to be weaker, particularly in combat.<ref name="gamespot wii review"/><ref name="1UPWII"/> In their review, ''[[Nintendo Power]]'' recommended the PlayStation 2 version of the game over the Wii, stating that "though you can overcome the drawing and attacking issues with practice (and by sticking to whip-style weapons), it's a hurdle you shouldn't have to leap".<ref name="nintendo power review">{{cite magazine |title=Okami |page=88 |magazine=[[Nintendo Power]] |date=May 2008}}</ref> The Wii version was given the Game of the Month award from ''IGN'' for April 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wii.ign.com/articles/870/870710p1.html|title=Game of the Month: April 2008|url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111215135631/http://wii.ign.com/articles/870/870710p1.html|archive-date=15 December 2011}}</ref> It was a nominee for multiple awards from ''IGN'' in its 2008 video game awards, including Best Artistic Design<ref name="igndesign">{{cite web |title=IGN Wii: Best Artistic Design 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/12.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040824/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/12.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=22 December 2008 |website=IGN.com |access-date=19 December 2008 |date=18 December 2008}}</ref> and Best Use of the Wii-Mote.<ref name="ignwiimote">{{cite web|title=IGN Wii: Best Use of the Wii-Mote 2008 |url=http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/22.html |website=IGN.com |access-date=19 December 2008 |date=18 December 2008 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081222040914/http://bestof.ign.com/2008/wii/22.html |archive-date=22 December 2008 }}</ref> In 2009, ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'' ranked the game 33rd in a list of greatest Nintendo games.<ref>{{cite web | author=East, Tom | date=
The high-definition release on the PlayStation 3 was praised for being the "definitive" version of the game,<ref name="ign hd review"/> with the rendering in 1080p helping to make the graphics style of the game stand out. Cam Shae of ''[[IGN]]'' did express some disappointment that the PlayStation 3 version does not attempt to address the "pop up" of far-off objects due to [[draw distance]], a limitation of the PlayStation 2 version.<ref name="ign hd review"/> Oli Welsh of Eurogamer considered that the game remains as relevant as it was when it was first released in 2006, being one of the few video games of the ''Zelda'' style.<ref name="EuroGPS3"/>
The release of ''Ōkami HD'' for Windows, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2017 was critically praised, establishing that the decade-old game still remained relevant. Julie Muncy for ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' said that while the game is somewhat long for a single-player experience, the game is "an underrated masterpiece, the kind of beautiful work that's critically acclaimed but forgotten all too quickly".<ref>{{Cite magazine | url = https://www.wired.com/story/okami-hd-review/ | title = Watercolor Masterpiece Okami Has Found New Life on Modern Consoles | first= Julie | last= Muncy | date = 14 December 2017 | access-date =14 December 2017 | magazine = [[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] }}</ref> Chris Schilling for ''[[PC Gamer]]'' also acknowledged that the game could be "languid to the point of lethargy" at times, but that ''Ōkami'' remained a "gorgeous and unforgettable adventure".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.pcgamer.com/okami-hd-review/ | title = Okami HD Review | first = Chris | last = Schilling | date = 12 December 2014 | access-date = 14 December 2014 | work = [[PC Gamer]] | archive-date = 2 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230502104956/https://www.pcgamer.com/okami-hd-review/ | url-status = live }}</ref> Katherine Byrne for ''[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]'' similarly said that some aspects of the game were plodding, but the game still remains beautiful with the improved graphics support, and that using a computer mouse for the Celestial Brush powers helps to make the game feel "reborn", giving the player more options to consider in combat.<ref>{{cite news | url = https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/12/18/okami-hd-review-pc/#more-502929 | title = Wot I Think: Okami HD | first = Katherine | last = Bryne | date = 18 December 2017 | access-date = 18 December 2017 | website = [[Rock Paper Shotgun]] | archive-date = 31 October 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20201031020449/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/12/18/okami-hd-review-pc/#more-502929 | url-status = live }}</ref> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]''{{'}}s Jeff Ramos considered this release the best example of a remaster, praising how well the game's art style and detail are rendered at the higher
===Awards===
''Ōkami''{{'}}s initial showing at the 2005 E3 Convention garnered severals awards and recognition, including 1UP's "Best PS2 Game", "Best Game of Show" (second place), and "Best Action Game" (third place);<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3140792 | title = 1UP's Best of E3 2005 | publisher = 1UP | access-date = 10 August 2007 |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070927192501/http://www.1up.com/do/feature?cId=3140792 | archive-date = 27 September 2007 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> IGN's "Best PS2 Game of Show",<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/28/ignps2s-best-of-e3-2005-awards?page=8 | title = IGNPS2's Best of E3 2005 Awards (Page 8) | date = 27 May 2005 | access-date = 16 February 2018 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment | archive-date = 2 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230502104956/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/28/ignps2s-best-of-e3-2005-awards?page=8 | url-status = live }}</ref> and runner-up for "Best of Show" and "Most Innovative Design";<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/27/igns-best-of-e3-2005-awards | title = IGN's Best of E3 2005 Awards | date = 27 May 2005 | access-date = 16 February 2018 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment | archive-date = 4 May 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230504050104/https://www.ign.com/articles/2005/05/27/igns-best-of-e3-2005-awards | url-status = live }}</ref> and ''X-Play's'' "Most Original Game".<ref>{{cite episode | title = Best Of E3 2005 Awards | series = X-Play | series-link = X-Play | airdate = 25 May 2005 | number = 5054}}</ref> GameSpy recognized it as the fifth best game showing for the convention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespy.com/articles/618/618469p1.html |title=The Annual E3 Awards: 2005 |publisher=GameSpy |date=25 May 2005 |access-date=10 August 2007 |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080217000307/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/618/618469p1.html |archive-date=17 February 2008 }}</ref>
Upon release, ''Ōkami'' appeared as the "Game of the Month" for IGN,<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=3 October 2006 |title=Game of the Month: September 2006 |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2006/10/03/game-of-the-month-september-2006-4 |access-date=16 February 2018 |work=IGN |publisher=IGN Entertainment |archive-date=7 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221207063845/https://www.ign.com/articles/2006/10/03/game-of-the-month-september-2006-4 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Electronic Gaming Monthly'',<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.manifestogames.com/node/2723 | title = Why Are There No "Prestige Games?" | author = costik | date = 25 November 2006 | access-date = 11 August 2007 | publisher = Manifesto Games |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928014151/http://www.manifestogames.com/node/2723 | archive-date = 28 September 2007 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> and ''Game Informer''.<ref name="GIPS2"/><ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.gameinformer.com/Magazine/BackIssues/M200610.htm | title = Reviews: Game of the Month: Okami for PlayStation 2 | magazine = Game Informer | issue = 162 | date = October 2006 | access-date = 9 August 2007 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071013230158/http://www.gameinformer.com/Magazine/BackIssues/M200610.htm | archive-date = 13 October 2007 |url-status = dead}}</ref> IGN,<ref name="ign goty">{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/39.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – Overall Game of the Year | last = Roper | first = Chris | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070127091835/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/39.html | archive-date = 27 January 2007}}</ref> ''[[Edge (magazine)|Edge Magazine]]''<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamespot.com/articles/okami-wins-iedge-i-award/1100-6176580/ | title = Okami wins Edge award | last = Boyes | first = Emma | date = 13 August 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2018 | website = GameSpot | archive-date = 12 June 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210612151549/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/okami-wins-iedge-i-award/1100-6176580/ | url-status = live }}</ref> and Game Revolution<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/best_of_2006/13 | title = Best of 2006 Awards | author = Game Revolution staff | year = 2006 | access-date = 10 August 2007 | work = Game Revolution |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070116042802/http://www.gamerevolution.com/features/best_of_2006/13 | archive-date = 16 January 2007}}</ref> rated it as the best overall game of 2006, while GameTrailers<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKzLyJ0KISg | title = GameTrailers Game of the Year Awards 06 – Best PlayStation 2 Game | author = Rafael Ch | date = 9 January 2007 | access-date = 16 February 2018 | publisher = [[YouTube]] | archive-date = 11 April 2023 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20230411013523/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKzLyJ0KISg | url-status = live }}</ref> and ''[[PlayStation: The Official Magazine|PSM]]''<ref>{{cite web | url = http://blogs.capcomusa.com/blogs/news.php/2007/03/23/okami_you_liked_it_you_ligstilll_ig_real | title = Okami – You Liked It, You Still Really Like It! | date = 23 March 2007 | access-date = 11 August 2007 | publisher = Capcom USA | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070905060040/http://blogs.capcomusa.com/blogs/news.php/2007/03/23/okami_you_liked_it_you_ligstilll_ig_real <!--Added by H3llBot--> | archive-date = 5 September 2007}}</ref> named it best PS2 game for 2006. IGN further awarded the game the "Best Overall" and "PS2 Adventure Game",<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/2.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – Overall Adventure Game of the Year| access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070127092123/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/2.html | archive-date = 27 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps2/2.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – PlayStation 2 Adventure Game of the Year | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070125065316/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps2/2.html | archive-date=25 January 2007}}</ref> the "Best Overall" and "PS2 Artistic Design",<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/22.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070117015657/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/22.html | url-status = dead | archive-date = 17 January 2007 | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – Overall Best Artistic Design | website = IGN | access-date =9 August 2007 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps2/22.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – PlayStation 2 Best Artistic Design | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070127092024/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/22.html | archive-date = 27 January 2007}}</ref> the "Overall" and "PS2 Most Innovative Design",<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/31.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – Overall Most Innovative Design | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070127091638/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/31.html | archive-date = 27 January 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps2/31.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – PlayStation 2 Most Innovative Design | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070125004122/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/ps2/31.html | archive-date=25 January 2007}}</ref> and the "Best Overall Story".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/26.html | title = IGN.com Presents the Best of 2006 – Overall Best Story | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070127091845/http://bestof.ign.com/2006/overall/26.html | archive-date = 27 January 2007}}</ref> GameSpot awarded the game for the "Best Artistic Graphics" for 2006.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/achievement/index.html?page=9 | title = Best Games and Worst Games of 2006 – Best Graphics, Artistic | access-date = 9 August 2007 | work = GameSpot |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070331162225/http://www.gamespot.com/special_features/bestof2006/achievement/index.html?page=9 | archive-date = 31 March 2007}}</ref> IGN named ''Ōkami'' 90th game of all time as of 2017.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://top100.ign.com/2007/ign_top_game_90.html | title = The Top 100 Games of All Time! | author = IGN staff | date = 2 December 2007 | access-date = 2 December 2007 | work = IGN | publisher = IGN Entertainment | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071203112939/http://top100.ign.com/2007/ign_top_game_90.html | archive-date = 3 December 2007 |url-status = dead| df = dmy-all }}</ref> In 2010, ''GamePro'' ranked it as the fifth best game for the PlayStation 2.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20101223173809/http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/205783/the-36-best-ps2-games-page-5-of-5 The 36 Best PS2 Games, page 5, Feature Story from GamePro]</ref> A 2023 poll conducted by ''[[GQ]]'' among a team of video game journalists across the industry listed ''Okami'' as the 94th best video game of all time.<ref>{{Cite web |date=
''Ōkami'' has won awards outside the mainstream gaming press. The game earned the "Best Character Design" and only one of three Innovation Awards at the 2007 [[Game Developers Choice Awards]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_7th.html | title = The 7th Annual Game Developers Choice Awards | publisher = Game Developers Conference | access-date = 16 February 2018 | archive-date = 27 October 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20121027130405/http://www.gamechoiceawards.com/archive/gdca_7th.html | url-status = live }}</ref> ''Ōkami'' won the Grand Prize in the Entertainment Division of the 2006 [[Japan Media Arts Festival]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/festival/2006/entertainment/000490/index.php | title = 2006 Japan Media Arts Festival Entertainment Division Grand Prize | publisher = Japan Media Arts Festival | access-date = 9 August 2007 |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20071013221435/http://plaza.bunka.go.jp/english/festival/2006/entertainment/000490/index.php | archive-date = 13 October 2007 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> On 13 August 2007, it was also awarded the best "Animation in a Game Engine", "Art Direction in a Game Engine", "Outstanding Original Adventure Game", and "[[List of Game of the Year awards|Game of the Year]]" in the 2006 awards by the National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers (NAViGaTR).<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.navgtr.org/index.html | title = 2006 NAViGaTR Winners | work = National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers | access-date = 14 August 2007 | date = 14 August 2007 |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070814131348/http://navgtr.org/index.html | archive-date = 14 August 2007 | df = dmy-all}}</ref> ''Ōkami'' was given an "Award for Excellence" from the Japanese Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association (CESA) at the Japan Game Awards 2007<ref>{{cite web | url = http://awards.cesa.or.jp/2007/english/press.html | title = "Games of the Year Division" Award Winners Chosen | date = 20 September 2007 | access-date = 19 July 2008 | publisher = Japanese Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association | archive-date = 7 July 2011 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110707074412/http://awards.cesa.or.jp/2007/english/press.html | url-status = live }}</ref> and was later given 2009 CESA Developers Conference (CEDEC) award for "Visual Arts".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/capcom-honoured-with-visual-art-and-game-design-awards | title = Capcom honoured with Visual Art and Game Design awards | first = Matt | last = Martin | date = 4 September 2009 | publisher = GamesIndustry.biz | access-date = 4 September 2009 | archive-date = 27 February 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210227114235/https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/capcom-honoured-with-visual-art-and-game-design-awards | url-status = live }}</ref> The game was awarded the "Best Anthropomorphic Video Game" in the 2006 Ursa Major awards.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.ursamajorawards.org/UMA_2006.htm | title = The Ursa Major Awards Winners 2006 | publisher = Ursa Major Awards | access-date = 9 August 2007 | archive-date = 16 July 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120716235202/http://www.ursamajorawards.org/UMA_2006.htm | url-status = live }}</ref> It also won the 2007 [[BAFTA]] awards for "Artistic Achievement" and "Original Score".<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15975 | title = 2007 UK BAFTA Game Award Winners Led By Nintendo | date = 24 October 2007 | website = Gamasutra | access-date = 16 February 2018 | archive-date = 22 October 2021 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20211022212255/https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=15975 | url-status = live }}</ref> ''Ōkami'' also received [[Satellite Award for Outstanding Platform Action/Adventure Game|Outstanding Platform Action/Adventure Game]] nominations At the [[11th Satellite Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pressacademy.com/satawards/awards2006.shtml |publisher=[[International Press Academy]] |title=Nominees and Winners: 2006 11th Annual
The HD version was nominated for "Game, Classic Revival" at the 17th Annual NAViGaTR Awards.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://navgtr.org/archives/3351/ | title = Nominee List for 2017 | date = 9 February 2018 | access-date = 16 February 2018 | work = National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers | archive-date = 15 February 2018 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20180215172210/http://navgtr.org/archives/3351/ | url-status = dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://navgtr.org/archives/3365/ | title = Horizon wins 7; Mario GOTY | date = 13 March 2018 | work = National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers | access-date = 14 March 2018 | archive-date = 14 March 2018 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20180314070824/http://navgtr.org/archives/3365/ | url-status = dead }}</ref>
===Sales===
More than 200,000 copies of ''Ōkami'' were sold in North America in 2006, grossing approximately US$8 million and ranking as the 100th best selling game of the year in the region.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.next-gen.biz/features/games-people-buy-2007 | title = The Games People Buy | publisher = Next Generation | date = 6 February 2007 | access-date = 9 August 2007 | last = Campbell | first = Colin | archive-date = 3 July 2012 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120703163733/http://www.next-gen.biz/features/games-people-buy-2007 | url-status = live }}</ref> By March 2007, the total sales of the PlayStation 2 version were near 270,000.<ref name="ign second chance">{{cite web | url = https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/03/20/okamis-second-chance | title = Ōkami's Second Chance | work = IGN | first = Matt | last = Casamassina | date = 20 March 2008 | access-date = 15 June 2020 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20080324205900/http://wii.ign.com/articles/861/861215p1.html | archive-date = 24 March 2008 |url-status = dead| df = dmy-all }}</ref> By comparison, 66,000 copies were sold in Japan for 2006.<ref>{{Cite news | newspaper = Official PlayStation Magazine |title=Ōkami|date=January 2007 }}</ref> Kamiya said, in 2024, that these numbers made the game a "failure", which was part of the reasoning for the closure of Clover Studios.<ref name="ask ikumi4"/> Though it was initially thought that poor sales of ''Ōkami'' and ''[[God Hand]]'' (another Clover game released in the same time frame) were the primary cause of the closure of Clover Studio,<ref name="1up-inaba"/><ref name="errormacro">{{cite web|url=http://www.errormacro.com/2006/10/capcom_dissolving_clover_studi.php |title=Capcom Dissolving Clover Studios |date=12 October 2006 |access-date=11 August 2007 |author=Ermac |publisher=ErrorMacro |url-status = dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928120104/http://www.errormacro.com/2006/10/capcom_dissolving_clover_studi.php |archive-date=28 September 2007 }}</ref> it was later revealed that three key developers within Capcom and Clover Studio, Shinji Mikami (''[[Resident Evil]]'' series), Hideki Kamiya (''[[Devil May Cry]]'' series), and Inaba, had left the company,<ref name="errormacro"/><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.next-gen.biz/news/clover-studios-dissolve | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120629225123/http://www.next-gen.biz/news/clover-studios-dissolve |url-status = dead| archive-date = 29 June 2012 | title = Clover Studios to Dissolve | date = 12 October 2006 | access-date = 11 August 2007 | last = Graft | first = Kris | publisher = NextGen.biz }}</ref> and the studio was dissolved, such that "now all the resources should be used more effectively and more efficiently since they are centralized".<ref name="errormacro"/> The trio formed the video game development company "Seeds Inc",<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/15/former-clover-members-start-up-new-studio/ | title = Former Clover members start up new studio | publisher = Joystiq | date = 15 February 2007 | access-date = 28 September 2007 | first = Ludwig | last = Kietzmann | archive-date = 28 January 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150128131148/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/15/former-clover-members-start-up-new-studio/ | url-status = live }}</ref> later merging with a company called "ODD" to become "[[PlatinumGames]]".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/ex-clover-dev-team-buries-seeds-to-form-platinum-games/ | title = Ex-Clover dev team buries 'Seeds' to form 'Platinum Games' | publisher = Joystiq | date = 28 September 2007 | access-date = 28 September 2008 | first = Ludwig | last = Kietzmann | archive-date = 25 February 2015 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150225055909/http://www.joystiq.com/2007/09/27/ex-clover-dev-team-buries-seeds-to-form-platinum-games/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
On 30 July 2008, Capcom revealed that approximately 280,000 copies of the Wii version of ''Ōkami'' had been sold in North America and Europe since its release date.<ref name="eurogamer okamihd"/><ref>{{cite web | url = http://kotaku.com/5031280/okami-on-wii-didnt-do-so-well | title = Ōkami On Wii Didn't Do So Well | publisher = Kotaku | date = 30 July 2008 | access-date = 30 July 2008 | first = Luke | last = Plunkett | archive-date = 9 October 2018 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20181009013238/https://kotaku.com/5031280/okami-on-wii-didnt-do-so-well | url-status = live }}</ref> The Wii version debuted in Japan with a modest 24,000 copies sold in its first week in the region.<ref>{{cite web | author=Remo, Chris | date=22 October 2009 | title=Japanese Software: Pokemon, Wii Fit Plus Hold Fast In Top Slots | url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25767 | website=Gamasutra | access-date=22 October 2009 | archive-date=16 June 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616045258/https://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=25767 | url-status=live }}</ref> It was recognized as the sixth-bestselling game in Japan on 23 October 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/10/23/okami-hits-top-ten-in-japan|title=Ōkami Hits Top Ten in Japan|author=Anoop Gantayat|access-date=15 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026175844/http://wii.ign.com/articles/103/1038322p1.html|archive-date=26 October 2009|url-status = dead}}</ref> Total sales for the game remained under 600,000 total units by March 2009, and was named the "least commercially successful winner of a game of the year award" in the 2010 version of the ''[[Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition]]''.<ref>{{cite book | title = 2010 Guinness World Records Gamers Edition | isbn = 978-0-7440-1183-8 | year= 2010 | publisher = [[BradyGames]] }}</ref> Subsequently, in 2018, the game was awarded the Guinness World Record for "Most critically acclaimed video game starring an animal character".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.siliconera.com/2018/10/08/okami-wins-its-second-guinness-world-record/ | title = Okami Wins Its Second Guinness World Record | author = Sato | date = 8 October 2018 | access-date = 8 October 2018 | work = [[Siliconera]] | archive-date = 6 August 2019 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20190806163956/https://www.siliconera.com/2018/10/08/okami-wins-its-second-guinness-world-record/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
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''Ōkami HD'' on [[PlayStation 4]] yielded 16,536 unit sales within its first week on sale in Japan, placing it at number 18 on the all format sales chart.<ref>{{cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=27 December 2017 |url=https://gematsu.com/2017/12/media-create-sales-12-18-17-12-24-17 |title=Media Create Sales: 12/18/17 – 12/24/17 |publisher=Gematsu |access-date=4 January 2018 |archive-date=6 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230406223517/https://www.gematsu.com/2017/12/media-create-sales-12-18-17-12-24-17 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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===Legacy===
Ben Mattes, producer for the 2008 ''[[Prince of Persia (2008 video game)|Prince of Persia]]'' video game, cited ''Ōkami'', ''[[Ico]]'', and ''[[Shadow of the Colossus]]'' as influences on the gameplay and artwork for the game.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/05/prince-of-persia-producer-addresses-colossus-copycat-critique/ | title = 'Prince of Persia' Producer Addresses 'Colossus' Copycat Critique | publisher = MTV | first = Stephan | last = Totilo | date = 5 January 2009 | access-date = 5 January 2009 |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090116182838/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2009/01/05/prince-of-persia-producer-addresses-colossus-copycat-critique | archive-date = 16 January 2009 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> Capcom's ''[[Street Fighter IV]]'' is stated to have character designs influenced by Ōkami with hand-drawn images and brushstroke-like effects.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://play.tm/preview/22786/street-fighter-iv/ | title = Preview: Street Fighter IV | date = 5 January 2009 | access-date = 5 January 2009 | publisher = [[Play.tm]] | first = Luke | last = Guttridge |url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090122140235/http://play.tm/preview/22786/street-fighter-iv/ | archive-date = 22 January 2009 | df = dmy-all }}</ref> The Disney video game, ''[[Epic Mickey]]'', uses similar drawing aspects as ''Ōkami'', allowing the player to draw and modify parts of levels to proceed.<ref>{{cite magazine | url = http://www.computerandvideogames.com/220427/epic-mickey-details-arise/ | title = Epic Mickey details arise | date = 30 July 2009 | access-date =3 August 2009 | first = Gavin | last = Ogden | magazine = [[Computer and Video Games]] }}</ref> The final boss, Yami, appears as the main antagonist and final boss in the crossover [[fighting game]], ''[[Tatsunoko vs. Capcom: Ultimate All-Stars]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.gamespot.com/news/6209856.html | title = Tatsunoko vs. Capcom confirmed for US | first = Tom | last = Magrino | website = [[GameSpot]] | date = 18 May 2009 | access-date = 18 May 2009 | archive-date = 21 May 2009 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090521201251/http://www.gamespot.com/news/6209856.html | url-status = live }}</ref> Amaterasu appears as a playable character in ''[[Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds]]'', ''[[Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3]]'' and ''[[Teppen]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.destructoid.com/amaterasu-and-thor-join-marvel-vs-capcom-3-179564.phtml | title = Amaterasu and Thor join Marvel vs. Capcom 3 | website = [[Destructoid]] | first = Hamza CTZ | last = Aziz | date = 21 July 2010 | access-date = 21 July 2010 | archive-date = 24 July 2010 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20100724103236/http://www.destructoid.com/amaterasu-and-thor-join-marvel-vs-capcom-3-179564.phtml | url-status = live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://teppenthegame.com/en/update/2020/toa/|title=[Special Update] 天都ノ國絵巻 The Tale of Amatsu no Kuni <nowiki>|</nowiki> TEPPEN -Official Site-|publisher=teppenthegame.com|access-date=18 September
In 2009, [[GamesRadar]] included ''Ōkami'' among the games "with untapped franchise potential", commenting: "Seriously, if Nintendo can make the same ''Zelda'' game every few years, then why can't Capcom release ''Ōkami 2''?".<ref>[http://www.gamesradar.com/123-games-with-untapped-franchise-potential/?page=2 123 games with untapped franchise potential] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131215071505/http://www.gamesradar.com/123-games-with-untapped-franchise-potential/?page=2 |date=15 December 2013 }}, GamesRadar US, 30 April 2009</ref> In 2015, Amaterasu was featured in [[Archie Comics]]' ''Worlds Unite'' crossover between its ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' [[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|comic lines]] and ''[[Mega Man]]'' [[Mega Man (Archie Comics)|series]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Schedeen|first1=Jesse|title=Capcom and Sega join forces for worlds unite comic book crossover|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/26/capcom-and-sega-join-forces-for-worlds-unite-comic-book-crossover|access-date=15 June 2020|work=[[IGN]]|date=26 February 2015|archive-date=14 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230314094822/https://www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/26/capcom-and-sega-join-forces-for-worlds-unite-comic-book-crossover|url-status=live}}</ref> An ''Ōkami'' costume was included in ''[[Monster Hunter Generations]]''.<ref>{{cite web | title = Nice Okami nod, Monster Hunter Generations | first = Jordan | last = Devore | url = http://www.destructoid.com/nice-okami-nod-monster-hunter-generations-357070.phtml | date = 22 April 2016 | access-date = 22 April 2016 | work = [[Destructoid]] | archive-date = 23 April 2016 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160423021801/http://www.destructoid.com/nice-okami-nod-monster-hunter-generations-357070.phtml | url-status = live }}</ref> Capcom submitted and got approval to publish an Amaterasu "courier" for ''[[Dota 2]]'' just prior to the December 2017 release of ''Ōkami HD'' on [[Steam (service)|Steam]], with players that had pre-ordered or purchased ''Ōkami HD'' within the release period receiving the courier for free.<ref>{{Cite web | url = https://www.vg247.com/2017/12/05/capcom-has-submitted-an-okami-amaterasu-courier-mod-for-dota-2/ | title = Capcom has submitted an Okami Amaterasu courier mod for Dota 2 | first = James | last = O'Conner | date = 5 December 2017 | access-date = 5 December 2017 | work = [[VG247]] | archive-date = 6 December 2017 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171206024830/https://www.vg247.com/2017/12/05/capcom-has-submitted-an-okami-amaterasu-courier-mod-for-dota-2/ | url-status = live }}</ref>
== See also ==
* [[List of commercial failures in video
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