1. Wendigo2064

   10

   Many re-released games do not stand up to their own legacy, fans loving them with the clouded eyes of nostalgia. Okami is not one of those games. Not only is it still one of the most beautiful, complex, and well designed action-adventure games of the last generation, the re-release is probably the best of this generation as well. When it came out seven years ago, many (myself included) dismissed it as a Zelda clone and left it at that. The truth is, the Zelda franchise has been slowly trying to capture the magic of "Ocarina of Time" without ever quite succeeding, tacking on more and more unnecessary gimmicks to hide its reliance on decades old franchise tropes. This does not mean Zelda is not still fun, but it certainly hasn't broke any new ground since 1996. "Okami" does not have this bogged down attachment to old tropes like a musical instrument, previous boss battles, set number of dungeons, creakily familiar plotlines. Every system is fresh from the ground up, from combat to level layout to world design. It is also surprisingly large for an action-adventure game, clocking in (for me, a side quest aficionado) at around 60 hours. Yet the game is so tightly woven -- nothing, absolutely nothing is worthless busywork (coming out of AC3, this feels pretty great). Every little collectible quest will actually give players tangible rewards, not just a worthless trophy. And it's easy to say a game is pretty to look at, but it's another to say the game's artistic direction actually matches the tone of the story and enhances it. Everything in this package belongs there, works together, and most importantly, feels fun. This is the first "10" I've given any game on this site, and for me it means I can't think of anything to improve. This is masterful work, and with the HD rerelease there is just no reason to miss this king of its genre.… Expand

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2. TurkishCritic

   10

   The definitive version of one of the most beautiful video games ever created, now in glorious 1080p. Buy this if you're taking yourself seriously as a gamer. Must have in every gamers collection.… Expand

   • Helpful? 9 of 11 users said Yes.
3. Melopahn

   10

   There is a reason those 2 neg reviews have not said anything. They can't possibly tarnish this game without the world knowing they are trolling. Gameplay: 10 - The pacing is amazing, the combat is different then any other game and works beautifully, you gain rewards often and none of them are too powerful or underwhelming. Combat flows well, puzzles are rewarding. Graphics: Beautiful, different, a treat for the eyes. Sound: Sound effects are great and music is insanely well matched to the game. Entertainment levels: At maximum! The game is very fun with a lot of side quests to keep the player busy and entertained. Worth the money and so much more.… Expand

   • Helpful? 7 of 7 users said Yes.

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