Features:

  • The touch screen and stylus of the Nintendo DS are the ideal tools to simulate Okamiden’s trademark celestial brush. The stylus brushstrokes are pressure sensitive which helps to accurately depict the look and feel of Sumi-e artwork
  • Using the in-game Partner System, players can join forces with new characters in the game, each possessing unique abilities that will help Chibiterasu defeat enemies and conquer puzzles
  • The beauty of the highly stylized Japanese calligraphy and scroll paintings are depicted in pixel-perfect handheld glory
  • Employ brush techniques learned from various celestial deities and Power Slash, Bloom, and battle a diverse lineup of monsters and demons rooted in Japanese folklore
  • Draw bridges into existence, transverse canyons, and connect winding paths through space by using the celestial brush and the abilities of Chibiterasu’s partners
Brings life to the Japanese folklores

Okamiden is a wonderful game with beautiful aesthetics that is perfect to bring with you on your travels. The game plot was very intriguing and entertaining. The gameplay is easy and the brush stroke techniques are a lot more easier on the Nintendo DS than the Playstation 4 console. I definitely recommend this game for one who is into Japanese aesthetics and wants a wonderful story.

I love this game so much

I love this game so much, I played the first Okami on my ps2 and then found out there was a part two. The game is so cute and beautiful to, so very happy that they made a follow up story. I think the game play is a little shorter though, I been playing for two days and I am almost at the end of the game but it is a game I would play all over again. So happy with this game :)

Okami's Deserved Sequel

Okami was a wonderful game made by Clover Studio. After Clover closed down, Capcom became the owner of Okami. Capcom decided to make this sequel. Okamiden is just as wonderful as Okami. It follows it's predecessor in many ways and still keeps things refreshing at the same time. This include things like new brush techniques, new locations, and the new partner system which was rarely used in the first game. The main protagonist is a young wolf god named Chibiterasu who is the son of Amaterasu, the main protagonist from the first game. Chibi must follow in his mother's footsteps and save the world from the evil spirits and a new Dark Lord that has taken Yami's place. As the story progresses, Chibi will forge unbreakable bonds with many friends and those friends will become stronger and more confident in themselves from hanging out with Chibi. The story is very heart-warming and can be tear-jerking sometimes, overall a really good story that really fits an Okami game. Another cool thing is the graphics for this game are really good for a regular DS game. They look almost as good as the first game yet still look amazing for an original DS game. The dialogue in cutscenes goes by automatically so you don't have to sit through cutscenes pushing the a button to scroll through text, plus if you don't want to watch the cutscenes you can skip them. This game also has new game plus like the original where some of your stuff from a previous file will carry over. There are also Karmic transformations like the first game if you meet certain requirements and complete the game. The Celestial Brush is also easier to use since you use the touch screen and the ink will change color to tell you what the game is recognizing it as. The only problems I have with this game is there are a few typos in the game since it was made by Capcom but it's not anything major. Another problem is there are a lot of missable collectibles in the game and it only has one save file so make sure to use a guide if you want to find all the collectibles. There are also some areas of the game that have low frame rate since it's a DS game running almost 3d graphics like the first game. Even though this game has it share of flaws, it's flaws aren't enough to ruin the game because all the positives certainly make up for it. If you're a fan of Okami, be sure to add this one to your DS collection.

Its Okami, but Cuter

Did you play Okami for the Wii or PS2? Did you think he as cute? Then you will fall in love with Okamiden. If takes place right where the first one left off and brings about a new cast of characters and each one is more cute and funny than the last. Whether your a kid or an adult like me, you will fall in love with this game. Great graphics with the DS, and it plays on a 2Ds with no problems. A must for veterans of Okami.

A must-have DS game

I have played Okami port for the Wii and I loved it. That's probably the most important reason for why I bought Okamiden. But don't worry! Although the game is an indirect sequel to Okami, it provides enough info of the previous game so that newcomers can enjoy themselves in this game, but only people who play both games may truly understand all the details of the game's plot. I haven't finished the game yet, but I've played so far 12h on it and I'd say I would need more 4h to finish it. I like to collect every single thing in this type of games, therefore, if you storm the game, you'd likely spend less time to finish it. Just like the previous game, the game interface is centered on the use of the Celestial Brush, a skill that you, as Chibiterasu (son of Okami's main character Amaterasu), will learn to master as the game progresses, by acquiring more and more skills: from guiding your partner to directing thunder as you please. One huge difference between the two games is that, while on both you always have a partner, in Okami, your partner was pretty useless (besides reading the road signs, commenting on key locations and making funny comments), in Okamiden, you cycle through a pool of different partners (which you will learn to control) with different abilities which will be required for you to progress the game. The story itself is a classic good vs evil plot, but with a lot of twists, both happy and sad. The story starts in an epic proportion, but in the middle it kind of loses a bit of its polish, as in the beginning you are cleansing out the world from evil and eventually, you pause on that plot and do a bit of mundane tasks. Not that I'm saying that they are not bad/boring, it's just that after a while you just want to go back to the main plot to see how it ends up. BUT in the end it grabs again that epic feeling and the game finishes in the same epicness. The game graphics are inspired on the classic Japanese paintings which can be clearly visible on the game. And many locations from Okami are revisited, but always with something different. But one thing that I did not like on this game is that it is a bit "claustrophobic"... In Okami there are several "overworlds" in which you can explore without any restrictions, but in Okamiden, the overworlds have been cut down, making the otherwise huge overworlds seem fragmented. There is no loading time between the different areas, but when you leave an area it blacks out the screen for a couple of seconds. It may not seem much, but it can start to be annoying to have that pause every single time you change area. Overall, it is a proper game and it is worthy of being the successor of Okami. And if you played Okami and enjoyed it, then please stop reading and order the game right away. For those who don't like the adventure/explore type of games (Zelda, Okami,...) this game won't probably change your mind, but the use of the touchscreen as the Celestial Brush canvas is a very nice idea, worthy of at least being tried out.

great sequel

such a great sequel! i would recommend playing Okami beforehand, as most characters and places are originally developed in the previous game. some things just make more sense. but if you don't it's still a really fun game.

Great sequal

This game is a great addition to Okami. Playing as Okami's puppy who has taken up her role to save the world, he holds his own with the help of his friends. The gameplay is great and the graphics look just as they did in Okami. The touchscreen makes painting with the celestial brush a piece of cake and is essential to the game. It would have been nice if they made Okami for the ds too.

Beautiful!

I really enjoy this game. There's a couple elements that effect the ease of game play, but they are only minor. For example, I prefer Okami's method of using the brush techniques (they changed the "rejuvenation" brush stroke to outlining instead of filling in space with ink), and the d-pad can be a little challenging to move around with if you're used to the dualshock controllers on the PS2. You can't change your perspective in game play either. Other than that, OkamiDen is lovely! If you're a fan of the first one, this sequel is well worth your while. There's portions that are exclusive to OkamiDen that are very fun, such as scavenger hunts to find lost items and helping to bring prosperity to a village. I also like the new places you get to see and the partners you meet. I'm sad Issun isn't as major of a character as he was in the first one, but he's around in other ways that can still keep him as a semi-major role in the game. The graphics are just as beautiful, and Chibi is an adorable character to play! Lots of enjoyment to come for you if you decide to purchase OkamiDen.

LOVE this game - it's a must-have!

LOVE this game! Great artistic style - makes for a very unique game, both visually and dynamically. The concept behind the game play style is what really made me want to try this game out; in order to preform a special type of move you have to draw a symbol on to the screen, like you're drawing a calligraphy brush stroke into the world of the game. The characters are cute (you get to play as a puppy with divine powers :) and the plot makes the game last a WHILE. I'd have to say this is a great game for kids because the story involves themes related to trust, teamwork, and friendship. Be aware that it is the second game in the series. The first game (Ōkami) is playable on PlayStation 2, Wii, and PlayStation 3. I would recommend playing the first game before this one (I'm just a sucker for playing games in chronological order though ;) so you understand the game play dynamics better and the story makes more sense - but you CAN play this game without playing the first game because it comes with flashbacks and explanations about the first part of the story when needed.

I love it

If you want Okami in your pocket this is your closest, and only, option. I loved Okami on the Wii and this is supposed to be the successor to the original. It plays pretty much identical to the original game just in a new environment with new controls. The celestial brush works great with the touch screen.

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