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Only the best of the best of the creative games come in this category. Today is no different! You have probably heard of Okami already, if you have not that means you might have missed it on the PS2. But now out for the Nintendo WII aswell, there is no possible way you can not know about this awesome game.

Okami game description
“In Okami, the legendary monster Orochi has come back to life and turned the world into a wasteland. To restore the earth’s natural order and beauty, players assume the role of wolf-embodied sun god Amaterasu and participate in numerous action packed battles against the ominous beings they encounter. However, conquering these impending enemies is no small feat. Amaterasu will travel through different regions of the world to regain her Celestial Brush powers, all the while revitalizing everything in her path.

Using an innovative control scheme, gamers can slash away at enemies, use various brush strokes to solve puzzles, create pathways, chop down trees or turn night into day. The real-time fighting system not only involves assorted brush techniques, but also myriad of specials attacks typically not associated with the physical prowess of a normal wolf.

Featuring a visually stunning art style, Okami comes alive through beautiful scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Throughout the vibrant and distinctive surroundings,players must also interact with a dynamic cast of characters, building their faith to uncover clues and hints. The blend of stylized graphics and unique gameplay will result in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before.” – Capcom

In an industry that is bombarded by first person/3rd person shooters, it is nice to highlight little creative gems like Okami. These games are the reason why we are still in gaming these days. The graphics alone will make you thank forces that you still have the ability to see, but the list goes on and on.

When we have first put this game in our cd drives we did not expect much, especially since it was not a fighting game or a FPS. But to our surprise as soon as the cinematic entrance kicked in, we all had this huge grin on our faces. Before you know it we were glued on the tv and forgot it was breakfast time. Dinner time we started getting hungry and went out for dinner eventually, but work and everything stood still while our tv monitor was begging for a break. Seriously! Try this game out if you still have not done so!

We could not put this in a better context than Copcom themselves. You like creative and innovative games? What are you waiting for? Global warming is already here, so before you die, go get playing!!! :bomb:

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