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Okami HD announced for PS3

Jonathan Toyad
By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

Rerelease of classic PS2 adventure title to have remastered graphics, 1080p feature, and Move support.

Gamers clamouring for a rerelease of Studio Clover's critically acclaimed adventure title Okami will be pleased to know that Capcom will be releasing an HD version of the game by the end of this year in Japan.

According to an advanced copy of Famitsu (via Sinobu and Tales Source), the PlayStation 3 game will be retitled "Okami Zekkie-ban" (or "Okami: Magnificent Edition" in English). This version of the game will not only have remastered HD graphics, but will also support full 1080p options on current televisions. The game will also have PlayStation Move controller support; players use the Move controller to activate celestial brush powers.

The remastered game will be out on November 1 and will be priced at ¥3,990 ($51). Gamers who buy the first print run of the title will get a code to download the digital version of Okami: A Caricature of Beasts, a Japanese book adaptation of the game's story.

North American and European versions will be out in digital form this fall for $19.99/£15.99/€19.99 in the respective territories. For more information on the PlayStation 2 version of the game, check out GameSpot's review.

UPDATE: Capcom has confirmed the release and pricing details for all regions and released an announcement trailer for the game, which is embedded below.

Jonathan Toyad
By Jonathan Toyad, Associate Editor

Born and raised from a jungle-laden village in Sarawak, Malaysia, Jonathan Toyad has been playing games since the early 90s. He favors fighting games, RPGs, and rhythm titles above every other genre, and occasionally spaces out like Pavlov's dog to video game music on his iPod.

147 comments
shadow_estina
shadow_estina

the game sells where so poor because everyone liked the game and where those who have cracked ps2 systems.. ONE OF THE BEST GAMES EVER no doubt, really well made in every way it has taken my ps2 to the graphical limits with every trick on screen..

franzito
franzito like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

I would buy it, the OST of this game is simply one of the most beautiful I've ever listened...

x-2tha-z
x-2tha-z like.author.displayName 1 Like

That video comparison is complete BS. There's no way the PS2 version in that blurry. As for the PS3 version, I know I'll end up buying it. Okami is one of the best games I've ever played.

Naylord
Naylord like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @x-2tha-z I doubt it is; when was the last time you played a PS2 on an HDTV? It looks way worse than you remember, trust me.

ProjektInsanity
ProjektInsanity

Awesome.  I always wanted to try this game, but never got around to it.  No time like the present.  Muramasa next, pretty please?

lefthando
lefthando like.author.displayName 1 Like

I knew there was a reason i didn't get it on wii

justinka777
justinka777

 @lefthando

 be glad you didnt, using the motion controls seems like a nice idea but it sucked balls. simply using an anolog stick for some reason was way more accurate

PetJel
PetJel

One of the best games ever!

BenderUnit22
BenderUnit22 like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Love this game on the PS2, will love it on the PS3. One of the finest games of its generation if not ever, buy it!

Evilbunz
Evilbunz

FINA EFFING LY....... after ico + shadow of the colossus the only other good HD remake.

Landsharkk
Landsharkk like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Weird, in my ignorance I thought Okami was a Nintendo game.  I have it on the Wii.  

sabresieben
sabresieben like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

No.  I want Okami 2.

FlawlessGoBot
FlawlessGoBot

 @sabresieben Sadly we won't get it. If I recall correctly Studio Clover no longer exists. It went under due to the game not selling well enough, fast enough. But I myself am quite satisfied with an HD downloadable version, I played my original copy until it stopped working and haven't been able to replace it so this works out nicely. 

thenerd64
thenerd64

How bout a Capcom HD collection. And for vita

justinka777
justinka777

 @thenerd64

 vita was sinking before it launched, no one wants to jump on that boat.

PumpkinBoogie
PumpkinBoogie

Y'know I'm really happy for you and everything, and I'ma let you finish, Capcom--but uh, how 'bout a freakin' HD collection for Onimusha or maybe you can actually stop frontin' on ignoring the Ace Attorney series, and release AAI2.....<_<

 

Just sayin'....

UnwantedSpam
UnwantedSpam like.author.displayName 1 Like

Watch Capcom decide to throw some DLC at it... they would...

rushiosan
rushiosan like.author.displayName 1 Like

I got this game for Wii because it had motion control feature... then I realized 1/2 of it was boring enough to disencourage me to beat the game once more. Man, that was awesome on PS2, but I had enough from it. I can't even hear the sound effect for opening chests without feeling sick.

 

Just rest in my memory, masterpiece.

hatieshorrer
hatieshorrer like.author.displayName 1 Like

Glade Capcom hasnt droped this game.  I dont understand why it doesnt sale better.

hadlee73
hadlee73 like.author.displayName 1 Like

I agree with those who have already mentioned this would be a perfect game to port to Vita. Of course, Sony may be hesitant because of the previously poor sales of the title.

Lotus-Edge
Lotus-Edge

Now this is a good game to make a HD version of....

Yomigaeru
Yomigaeru

I still have my PS2 original, so I won't be picking this up unless they release a disc version domestically, or I import the Japanese version (assuming it's a disc version).

 

Hmm...so when can we expect Okami 3? Despite it's charm, I felt Okamiden was inferior to the original, so I'm hoping for a console sequel.

kratospete
kratospete

does anyine knows if there will be a blu ray version?

cause in my country wont available to get from psn

punkdsk8erdude
punkdsk8erdude

id love this rerelease to come out on Wii U, as i dont have a ps3 but will be purchasing wii u. it makes sense graphically and with the motion controls. but wasnt the originally okami also on wii with motion controls? i bet this is just an HD port of the wii version then....

jflkdjs
jflkdjs

OMG! Okami might not appeal to everyone, but boy do I love this game to pieces. I love everything about it, especially the cell-shaded graphics. For me, this is a Masterpiece. Thank you Capcom :)

MFreeSoul
MFreeSoul like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 2 Like

Welcom back my dearest Okami

what can i tell you guys about this game...ah

to me it`s truly one of the best PS2 games ever made next to Dragon Quest VIII.

Okami has an amazing story ,adventure, music ,art...etc,

thanks for the great news Capcom...

i can`t wait to play this amaizing game in HD.

cheers~~~

 

kool_zed_speaks
kool_zed_speaks like.author.displayName 1 Like

Wow this game has been on my Gamespot wishlist for 5 years now for the PS2. Nice to know I'll be getting it now. Yay! :D

x-2tha-z
x-2tha-z like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 3 Like

Hopefully they'll do a better job updating Okami's graphics than they did with Resi 4.

digi-demon
digi-demon like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName like.author.displayName 4 Like

So yet again an 'HD' rerelease.

Getting more and more obvious why there is no PS2 Back compatability any more - I'll stick to my Wii version thanx :P 

JimmeyBurrows
JimmeyBurrows

 @digi-demon I agree it sucks that they wont create an emulator (when they easily could) but it is nice that they re-release the games for those who missed them first time around.

digi-demon
digi-demon

 @JimmeyBurrows Yes its sucks about PS3/PS2 back compatability - they [Sony] should have ensured this was possible.

It would be nice if it [Okami HD] was a capcom freebie awarded for being a loyal capcom fan - a once use dlc voucher or something with packaged with RE6 or some other big capcom release.

 

Make no mistake, capcom like all publishers is not thinking of the gamers best interests, it is purely eyeing their wallet.

 

koospetoors
koospetoors like.author.displayName 1 Like

Kinda wish they'd release it on disc too, but otherwise:

 

YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES!!!! SWEET MOTHER I CANT WAIT TO PLAY THIS GAME AGAIN!!!

Deihjan
Deihjan

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!

 

 

THANK YOU CAPCOM!

 

*falls on knees and weeps*

Thank ... you... Cap*sniffle*com.

c_rake
c_rake moderator moderator like.author.displayName 1 Like

 @Deihjan This was pretty much my reaction too. News of the year, I say!

koospetoors
koospetoors

 @c_rake Haha, same. Can't friggen wait to play this magnificent game again.

Deihjan
Deihjan

 @c_rake Brother oh brother, yes!

I... I can't contain all of these feelings..

 

I... I need to hug someone..

 

Chibiterasu plushie, y u no mine.

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