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Okami HD headed to PSN with Move support

Lydia Sung - Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:28pm (PST) Like +my favourites

Update One of the best games you probably never played, plus new trailer

Capcom has announced that Clover's Okami will be getting an HD makeover for the PS3, titled Okami HD. Not too creative, but it gets the idea across well enough.

Okami HD will be released to PSN some time this fall (November 1 in Japan) with an anticipated price tag of $20. As its name implies, the downloadable game will feature fully integrated HD graphics and 16:9 aspect ratio. As for the brush controls, Move will also be fully supported, letting players manipulate the in-game brush tool with motion -- or just thumbsticks.

Okami was first released to PS2 in 2006 under Clover Studio, then in 2008 for Wii. In 2010, the handheld sequel Okamiden debuted, despite initial hesitation on Capcom's part regarding Okami's overall lukewarm performance. That said, it's probably one of the best games I've ever played, and the original received critical acclaim for its unique brush-based gameplay and Eastern inspired art direction.

Seriously, if you haven't tried the game on PS2 or Wii, strongly consider checking it out on PSN. Also, watch the trailer while you're here for a preview of those HD colors.

Announcement trailer - YouTube

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Night Surgeon Jun 19, 12

Oh god, finally. This is a definite buy for me.

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Zombie_Barioth Jun 19, 12

Well, glad I held off on picking it up. They did a good job showing what the game has to offer with the trailer.

....Oh Phi.

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Red 9 Jun 19, 12

This made me scream like a tiny little Okamiden. Is one of, if not top, favorite games of all time. I was dismayed when I couldnt find it anywhere in shops (I dont like buying games online, too much risk in shipping), so this is great news! That being said, I think they embellished the graphical enhancements; the PS2 version did not look that bad.

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THM Jun 20, 12

Move needs good games, it'll be one

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RabidChinaGirl Jun 20, 12

Red 9 I seem to recall the original looking more vivid than that, too.

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Abyss Raider Jun 20, 12

I loved Okami, this is going to be so great, I'm not big on rebuying these HD remakes, but this one is a must, and will sit proudly next to Beyond Good & Evil HD!