Okami HD is the high-definition remaster of the Capcom PS2 masterpiece. Amaterasu the wolf goddess with her celestial brush in mythological Japan. Incomparable Japanese art direction, innovative and poetic gameplay. Sublime.
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Action Adventure1 player12+
Description
Capcom HD port of Clover Studio's masterpiece Okami on PS3 with visual improvements. Published by Capcom, released in Japan in November 2012. Includes Okami in 1080p HD, dazzling sumi-e art direction, Celestial Brush gameplay, PlayStation Move support for the brush, and exclusive trophies. Beautiful game reference. Japanese Zekkeiban version.
Ookami - Zekkeiban review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
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Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
Ink wash, brushed outlines and animated woodblock prints: the game turns mythological Japan into a living painted scroll. The sumi-e comes alive with each brushstroke summoned by the player, of breathtaking beauty. This art direction, unique and sublime, remains one of the most beautiful games ever made.
Drawing on Japanese tradition, the music unfurls flutes, kotos and percussion with a breathtaking print-like beauty. Each landscape comes alive to the rhythm of celestial melodies, embracing the awakening of nature. This sonic richness, refined and spellbinding, ranks among the finest scores in video games.
Embodying a wolf goddess, the player breathes life back into a mythic Japan smothered by darkness, divine brush in hand. Drawing on folklore and Shinto tales, the story celebrates nature, faith and the bond between gods and mortals. Of luminous poetry, this legendary epic enchants from beginning to end.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Breathing life back into a withered world with a stroke of the Celestial Brush, exploring lands inspired by woodblock prints and solving a thousand puzzles sets up a poetic adventure where each revived zone calls for the next. Collecting and making nature bloom reward curiosity. Its measured pace and longueurs demand patience, but its beauty and inventiveness hold you for the long haul.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Roaming Nippon with the Celestial Brush invites you to revive an entire sumi-e world, uncovering trees to bloom, deities to free and secrets tucked off the beaten path. The generous main quest is doubled by countless optional detours and a bestiary to complete. A fresco-like adventure whose scale and beauty keep its classic status alive.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Collector interest
The Japanese and Korean edition of the HD remaster of Okami, Clover's artistic masterpiece turned cult despite modest initial sales. Under its local Zekkeiban title, this Asian pressing of a beloved classic appeals to fans of the physical version of a game often digital-only elsewhere. Its interest lies in the game's aura and this regional edition rather than glaring scarcity.
Is Ookami - Zekkeiban still worth playing in 2026?
Okami HD is the high-definition remaster of Capcom's PS2 masterpiece, and its beauty has only shone the brighter. Playing Amaterasu, a wolf goddess of a mythological Japan, painting the world with the Celestial Brush, remains a gameplay idea as poetic as it is inventive, with no real equivalent. The art direction inspired by woodblock prints and ink painting lends the adventure a timeless elegance that transcends the game's age. The Zelda-like structure and the contemplative pace reward patience. For anyone seeking an experience of rare grace, this sublime classic remains essential.
