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[sn00zer]

One thing that alays bugged me about Okami wa the simple difficulty especially in relation to Kamiya's other games. Its actually been sort of a mystery for fans of Okami, and one of the reasons Ive had trouble replaying it. So I decided to ask him
https://twitter.com/PG_kamiya/status/622589438028222464

I know its dumb making a thread about a single tweet, but I thought it was very interesting that he considered Okami more than a simple action adventure game and actually a folklore tale

 

[TheGamingBox]

well i cant really think how they could make okami harder without making it unfair or just really tedious

 

[LiK]

smart man

 

[thestopsign]

It is a longer game, if it was really hard like most of Kamiya's games it would have been even more of a slog to get through.

 

[Mimosa97]

I've played Okami when it first came out on PS2 and I don't remember it being easy ...

I thought it was a masterpiece at the time and I still do. I've bought the HD version on PS3 last year and I haven't played it yet. Maybe I'll find it " too " easy this time but I doubt it.

 

[Monocle]

Makes sense.

 

[mrmickfran]

All the people complaining about Okami's difficulty never attempted to get all the stray beads.

Kamui's demon gates... *shudder*

 

[Laputa_94]

I like this answer.

 

[Finale Fireworker]

This is exactly what I always said. It's really weird to hear it from him now.

 

[Nanashrew]

That's actually a really good answer.

 

[SargerusBR]

I was expecting a classic Kamiya response tbh

 

[Monocle]

All the people complaining about Okami's difficulty never attempted to get all the stray beads.

Kamui's demon gates... *shudder*

Haha, I vaguely remember that. I 100%ed the game on my first and only playthrough. It's actually a pretty decent challenge.

I really should go back and replay it with all the cool stuff I unlocked. (Unlimited ink, aww yeah!)

 

[ArkhamFantasy]

I was expecting a classic Kamiya response tbh

Nah, this guy checked his twitter log before tweeting.

 

[BIONIC-ARRRMMM!!]

Why is Okami way more boring than ur other gamez?

 

[Augemitbutter]

I was expecting a classic Kamiya response tbh

cuz your mom is already difficult.

 

[Kusagari]

Someone should ask him why the game is 20 hours too long.

 

[Kazuhira]

It was easy but the length of this game is insane.

 

[Lunar15]

It's basically Zelda. If combat was really difficult, it'd be a huge slog.

 

[FunkyPajamas]

All the people complaining about Okami's difficulty never attempted to get all the stray beads.

Kamui's demon gates... *shudder*

Yeah, I mean, the game had some parts that would definitely be considered challenging, but I don't think anybody can liken the game's difficulty to say, Viewtiful Joe/etc.

I love the game though, and while I clearly remember thinking "holy crap it isn't over yet?" while playing it, I never thought it overstayed its welcome. I enjoyed every moment of it.

cuz your mom is already difficult.

Actually, it would have been "I was inspired by your mom."

It's basically Zelda. If combat was really difficult, it'd be a huge slog.

I won't say that Okami is *harder* than Zelda but I do feel like Okami's combat required a bit more engagement from me in that it had a bit more width and depth in some of the tactics.

 

[icy_eagle]

lol at the two clowns fishing for an angry Kamiya response. Like, really?

As an aside, I vaguely remember there being side quest challenges that had a ramped up difficulty? Am I just making that up?

 

[Usobuko]

Okami is more tedious than easy.

 

[SargerusBR]

cuz your mom is already difficult.

BLOCKED

 

[Vade]

Game was not difficult even going for 100% just long. Really liked the game but it definitely over stays its welcome. The only difficult part was the last blockman where you had memorize and hit all the cracks.

 

[Scoops]

It's basically Zelda. If combat was really difficult, it'd be a huge slog.

In other words, the Souls Series?

 

[jnWake]

I'm probably one of the few that was happy with the length of the game. Everytime a new chapter started I got so happy.

Spoiler

I won't deny that the whole part where you travel 100 years back and fight Orochi again was a bit too much, but I still enjoyed it.

 

[King Gilga]

The hardest part of okami was getting through all that text.

I hate that fucking grasshopper.

 

[Lunar15]

In other words, the Souls Series?

You're not solving many puzzles in the souls series.

 

[maxcriden]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

 

[Imm0rt4l]

Excellent answer indeed

 

[Augemitbutter]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

PS3 ver. is a very well done remaster.

 

[sn00zer]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

PS3.... while its neat with Wii controls it was originally designed with a controller in mind...add on the upressed graphics and insane resolution its by far the best version

 

[AkelisRain]

The hardest part of okami was getting through all that text.

I hate that fucking grasshopper.

One of the few reasons I stopped playing Okami.

 

[Oemenia]

That and the fact that the game is all about the atmosphere. I never understood why people complained about the intro.

 

[explodet]

sup

 

[Soriku]

Someone should ask him why the game is 20 hours too long.

It was easy but the length of this game is insane.

Consider it as a JRPG and the length is fine.

 

[sn00zer]

sup

sup

 

[Dad]

PS3.... while its neat with Wii controls it was originally designed with a controller in mind...add on the upressed graphics and insane resolution its by far the best version

Doesn't the PS3 version support Move anyway?

 

[sinxtanx]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

PS3 > PS2 > Wii

the Okami Wii pointer controls were unfortunately coded in 15 minutes by an intern who did not understand the term "deadzone"

 

[sn00zer]

Doesn't the PS3 version support Move anyway?

Ope forgot about that....yeah PS3 all the way then

 

[wmlk]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

PS3 version, but I still prefer the PS2 one with Reset.

 

[Crayolan]

Is the game better on PS3 or Wii?

Probably PS3. I played the Wii version and it's great but the drawing controls are really spotty with the wiimote.

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

It wasn't hard, but that didn't bother me. Neither did the notorious length of the game either. One of my all time favourites. Excellent answer, Kamiya haha.

 

[Spieler Eins]

PS3 > PS2 > Wii

the Okami Wii pointer controls were unfortunately coded in 15 minutes by an intern who did not understand the term "deadzone"

For some reason the required drawing accuracy on PS3 feels much more forgiving too. For things like blockhead also, which felt much easier on my remaster playthrough.

 

[HalfBakedProphet]

Kamiya doesn't need to explain himself to you plebs, especially when it comes to a god-tier game like Okami

 

[Gnilres]

Probably PS3. I played the Wii version and it's great but the drawing controls are really spotty with the wiimote.

I'd have to agree. Wiimote was very clunky

The HD port on the Wii U would be pretty cool, though

 

[RichiRamjag]

Love his answer and I agree wholeheartedly.

 

[maxcriden]

Thanks for the advice, all. I'll pick up the PS3 copy at some point then and give that a shot prior to trying the Wii copy I have.

 

[Apt101]

I didn't own any console when this came out and never played it. Does anyone know if it's on PlayStation Now? I'm away from home or I'd check myself.

 

[Deified Data]

Difficult combat wouldn't have made Okami more enjoyable.

My enjoyment of Okami stemmed from exploration, charming characters, and ability puzzles. Combat never felt like a focus, and rightly so.

 

[cardinalmind]

"holy shit you guys kamiya replied to my tweet i should make a thread"