Okami on Nintendo Wii

It’s finally time to experience the magic of Okami as it was always meant to be played. That is what Capcom are saying with this promotional post which I thought might be of interest.

Okami was a very successful game back in 2006 on the Playstation 2 and received various awards including “Game of the Year” from several magazines and websites. It is now being released for the Nintendo Wii with a vastly changed control system that fully utilises the capabilities of the Wii Remote - you can see the gameplay with this controller in action in the video below.

Okami is about a dismal world that has been ravaged by the forces of evil and a mythical sun god who sets about trying to restore the world to it’s former glory making use of godly powers and of course the unique controls provided by the Wii Remote. The game itself is heavily influenced by Japanese artistic style and has cool looking stylised, scenic 3D levels that include the texture of brushed water-coloured calligraphy and artwork.

Okami includes the following features:
Innovative gameplay and control scheme optimized for the Wii - Defeating monsters requires both motion-controlled physical attacks, but also use of the Wii Remote as Amaterasu’s ‘Celestial Brush’ to paint the desired powers for decimating enemies and solving puzzles.
Create and destroy at will - Play as a god to re-establish order and beauty to a world laid barren by evil.
Intense action-packed battles – Rooted in Japanese folklore, fight against a diverse line-up of demons and monsters.
Utilize various gameplay styles – In addition to the Celestial Brush, Amaterasu can wield three types of offensive weaponry, each with their own unique abilities and effects. Depending on how a weapon is equipped, it can be used as the main or sub weapon:
Reflectors – These well-balanced weapons are suited for close range combat
Rosaries– Sacred magatama beads are great for quick long range attacks
Glaives – These can be charged up to unleash powerful close range attacks
Intriguing main character – Assume the role of the sun god, Amaterasu, who descends upon the earth in the form of a wolf. The Japanese translation of the word wolf is “?kami”.
Original visuals and revolutionary design – Vibrant and inspiring graphics, reminiscent of traditional Japanese art created on paper scrolls, produce a large variety of stages with a watercolour-esque appearance.
Interact with a unique and dynamic cast of characters.

Have you played Okami on the Playstation 2 or on the Nintendo Wii? What do you think this stylistic kind of game?