Capcom announces Okami for Nintendo Wii

Capcom has today announced that the fantastic Okami has been announced for the Nintendo Wii.

The action-adventure title was originally released for the Sony PlayStation 2 last year to great a great critical reception, so perhaps the firm's decision to bring it to Wii will be more fruitful given its successful first year.

Some of the title's gameplay mechanics will also work perfectly with the machine's motion sensing controls.

[PS3 Limps on and on]

Give us next gen versions please... Don't be cheap.

Well, we can't forget that Okami bombed anyway. Games that bombed last gen seem to be getting another shot on Wii.

Manhunt 2 is another one.

[Violater]

meaning less than stellar sales?
or was not a good game?

because one does not necessarily guarantee the other.

[PS3 Limps on and on]

As in poor sales.

[unsunghero28]

I disagree. A lot.

Seriously, Okami for the Wii is a perfect fit. Imagine doing everything you could do in Okami with a Wii remote...

In one word, wow.

Okami was an amazing game, and anyone who complains about it being given another chance to succeed clearly cares more about platforms more than games.

@Below:
I'm kinda PSWii, so in some ways I can sympathize and others not so much. I think that, as corny as it's getting to say it, a great control scheme could be better than great graphics, and in many ways visual sheen does not excite me as much as the idea of using the Wii remote in Okami gameplay.

And regarding multiplatforminess... I think eventually, Capcom will flock to the PS3. What they need first is assurance that there will be an install base to buy the game, and until the PS3's big guns finally roll out in '08 I'm not sure that will happen. Capcom is a business, just like any other gaming company, so they're not going to risk a flop to satisfy the PS fanbase. Instead, I think we'll see Monster Hunter and Okami arriving on PS3 (in all their HD glory) when the system really takes off.

[BISHOP-BRASIL]

@unsunghero28

I agree man, the brush thing fit with Wiimote, but on the sametime I understand Lorenzferus, Okami was all about the art style in it's brilliant graphics presentation, now just imagine it in full HD glory!

The problem is, any console now can't fit both things, then Capcom have to chose it, just like Monter Hunter (the first thing that comes to me when Wiimote was revealed was making your meal on Monster Hunter, this game has some mini games and battles with swords and all for the Wiimote). The problem is, it's pretty clear that Capcom have gone the easy way, it's not that Wii don't have the goodies, it's just that we, fan of both games (yes, I was feeling cheated on MH3, now I feel double cheated with Okami) was all PS2 owners, that most like will go for a PS3, and we want the good graphics also, not only the control news... My only complain here is, why they can't stick with that multiplatform policy that they was just talking about a week or two ago, and made those two games on both, PS3 and Wii, or even more consoles...

Edit: I'm talking more on MH case, it's a port, not a sequence to Okami, so PS3 isn't losting nothing, it's that old-gen game that I love, and that you can just put in your PS3 and play it upscaled (or not, 40gb anyone?)... But even for Okami 2, if it ever come, will most probably land on Wii, so is this my preocupation with Capcom, they are going all about the Wii, and it just make me feel cheated, since I buyed a PS3 for some of theyr sequences also... This guys can't just go multiplatform all the way or stick with a console brand?

[THE_JUDGE]

generation will be able to appreciate this game anymore than those who had it on the PS2, in fact I will go out on a limb and say that the Wii sales for the game will be less than that of the PS2 version. One question though, is this a port or a new iteration? If its a port, its a waste of time, because the PS2 has a way larger install base and Capcom should be concentrating on making new stuff than old stuff for a new system.

[Salvadore]

I saw this coming.

[VendettaWFT]

You know whats sad too, a game this brilliant probably won't sell that well on the wii. I mean if 100+ million PS2 users wouldn't buy it in large sums whats to say 11 million Wii users are. Hopefully this game is opened for more people to enjoy.

[cooke15]

I remember when Okami was announced for PS2 a lot of Nintendo fans were clamouring for it to be on Gamecube, it would of done well on that system. Unique games tend to sell well to the Nintendo crowd.

[Omegasyde]

I see that coming.

funny how the new "gamers" (the casual crowd)will be all amazed when in reality that game has been already released for the Ps2 or even the xbox 3-5 years ago.

By the time this "casual crowd" catches up, We will all be playing PS5 and XBOX 1080 while they drop their jaws for Motorstorm and Mass Effect.

[squallsoft]

whats the deal with capcom? why no ps3 love?

[PS3 Limps on and on]

It's all about money. Okami bombed in sales and the PS3 is expensive to develop for. And it's still building it's install base, not large enough yet.

[Violater]

I see your intention now, carry on.

[Ri0tSquad]

Its all about money. Seems like an easy port/cash in for Capcom.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

Can you kindly stick up the Wii-mote up your Arse?

[cooke15]

it makes sense to put it on wii, it did bad on PS2, and the controller suits the game. Sorry fanboys but crying wont get you anything.

[lonestarmt]

wow. I loved okami. IT would have been cool to see okami 2 realized on the ps3.Okami seems like a good fit for the wii though. People who haven't played it who own a wii, do yourself a favor and pick it up when it comes out.

Still waiting for the groundbreaking game on the ps3, guess it comes in 1 day 11 hours and 20 mins......

[IdontTakeSides]

Well I mean why are ppl complaining about this..I actually think it will be a great game for the Wii..I dont think making Okami a PS3 game would make ne sense it wouldn't sell..besides go buy the PS2 game and insert it in your PS3 problem solved..I did..great game...!!

[GoLeafsGo]

..wow, does Capcom think moms and grannies will buy this game more than the actual gamers did on the PS2?

[cooke15]

Awsome Wii is a perfect console for a game like this

[BloodySinner]

I totally agree. The Nintendo Wii is an awesome console for last-gen game ports.

[lonestarmt]

I'm happy for the wii. The controls would work well with it, but If I were a wii fan I would be worried that the wii is getting ports from last gen and not upgrades of last gen, or any new IPs

[Quickstrike]

my only worry tho is that is it a remake or a sequel? if its a remake i may not buy it but if its a sequel i will buy it.

[ItsDubC]

I've never played Okami so this and Monster Hunter 3 will be new Capcom titles for me.

[BloodySinner]

I hope you fools do realize I was being sarcastic. =/

[jackdoe]

Actually this is a rumor, but a very feasible and could be true rumor.

[Devr]

Cool stuff. Okami was amazing. But it's just a port... I would've preferred a sequel. I hope it does well sales-wise, it deserves it!

[AllanWakker]

So basically its like playing the PS2 version a couple years late and with crappy controls.

[Makawee]

re4's controls in the Wii version were awesome. It supported the classic controller too. Both are made by Capcom so I'm not worried at all. It's not like it was UBISOFT who ports games that sucks and puts CRAPPY CONTROL.

[Keowrath]

Got Okami on the PS2 a few months ago. Played it a few times and want to go back to it eventually when I get a chance.

To anyone who has played the original not only does this seem like a financial no brainer but look at the hardware it will move onto. There were a lot of moments of "painting" on the screen that although they worked with the PS2 pad, I think it will use the Wii-mote to the fullest. I really do think this will be awesome on the Wii because of the controller. Graphics were fine on the PS2, that little bit of extra power will really make Okami great for any Wii owner.

Gratz guys!

[Thr33_6mafia]

That would be kool if the main character from Okami was in Super Smash Bros.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Amaterasu would be great if Zelda's wolf form didn't already look IDENTICAL to it. They ripped off Okami and Shadow of the Colossus SO BADLY with Twilight Princess.

[lonestarmt]

bubbles!! I totally agree, the zelda games are great, but come on! that was so obvious! Twilight was good, but hardly ground breaking like okami or Shadow of the Colossus

[superwii]

Bull crap. Both were shown at the same time and both designers had no idea that they both had created similar wolf gameplay. Besides that, Okami is the one that ripped off or "borrowed" from Zelda anyways. As for SoTC, uh how did it rip it off? You mean because you ride a horse like *gasp* Zelda from almost 10 years ago? Or was it the bosses? Um, the bosses were pretty much the same as all Zelda games...

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I mean that opening scene was a COMPLETE rip-off of the opening from Shadow of the Colossus.

That, and Amaterasu's design was shown over two years before the game was even talked about. It was in an issue of PSM. I remember it!

That first boss was a DIRECT ripoff of the water boss from DMC2 and the final boss of RE4. Seriously...

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

I agree with Crimson Wolfe.

Capcom can shove the Wii-mote and 360 controller up their arses and feel all that great RUMBLE!!!

They've pretty much lost my respect within the past few hours.

[Xi]

that way you could feel the rumble.

[Bill Gates]

This was a great game, and in my opinion a perfect game to be ported to the Wii. It will play very well there, and only make it shine more on that system.

Don't worry XTWATS, you're all still getting Table Tennis 2.

The 360 CANNOT do HD....AHAHAHHAHAAHHHAA

[gEnKiE]

This game was wonderful on the PS2. I think it will work really well on the Wii. Just cant wait for the PS3 version if Capcom doesnt screw us over...

[KeiZka]

This could be a potential "buy" for me.

[Jdash24]

that would work well especially with the paintbrush in the game

[Brainiac 8]

I'm neither a mom nor a Granny, and have been a hardcore gamer probably longer than you have been alive. I'm getting sick of these types of comments from people with narrow minds.

Personally if there is one game that SHOULD be ported to the Wii, it's Okami. Some games can end up being better with the new control interface, case in point being Resident Evil 4, with was way better than on GC and PS2.

Wii owners have been asking for Okami on the Wii, and Capcom delivered. Where is the problem with that? If you don't like the Wii that is fine, but just because a game is being put on the Wii (Monster Hunter 3) and not on the 360 or PS3, it does NOT mean it's not going to be quality.

Grow up.

[SKUD]

If it will look any better then the PS2 version. I'm guessing it wont. Awesome game for the PS2. Will see.

[iNcRiMiNaTi]

it had a unique style to it that really drew me in...and the brush techniques should be alot easier to do on a wii, especally the combat related brush strokes...too bad the game didnt really sell tho, its one of those good games that doesnt break the mainstream market...beyond good & evil, ICO, psychonauts...those are games that are awesome that never got the attention they deserve

[Lucreto]

I am playing Okami at the moment and it is will suited for the Wii.

The only thing this is bugging me is that every game that has a minor use for the Wiimote should go to the Wii.

Wii fanboys do my head in and they keep referring to Okami as the perfect game for the Wii. I won't hear the end of it now.

[OsolidOsnakeO]

Great...i thought about it on the wii, it gonna be great.....

[Bonsai1214]

i can see the brush being fun to use.. but thats about it.. haha

but okami, what a great game. too bad it was overlooked by like, everyone

[bootsielon]

What, with the PORTS and all!

[Gina-get-u]

Capcom obviously thinks it can make money off of the small portion of wii owners that are serious gamers. These are the same people that buy Zelda/Metroid/Biohazard. The strategy obviously involves sprucing up last-generation assets for as little cost as possible. They are not going to invest 360/PS3 level development money because they know, despite the big wii hardware sales numbers, that the market for hard core games on the wii is actually not that big.

[Wii60PS3DSPSP]

Don't worry im sure everyone could still play the ps2 version on the new 40gb ps3...oh wait.

[Charlie2688]

I hope they do a good job porting it since a masterpiece like Okami could be ruined by crappy controls or a sloppy port >.>

And yes we ALL know that that Okami sounds cool with motion sensing controllers (celestial brush) but we have already seen how other games that sounded great ended >.>

[Fade_Walker]

Okami...for the Wii!...SOLD!

[Almighty]

Great game, and the Wii is the perfect console for this.

[Cat]

this is an awesome game, and there's tons of potential with the celestial brush. the controls on the ps2 were really great, so their only task is to not drop the ball.

[PS360WII]

Well I can be happy that Capcom is making a game for the Wii even though it'll be an old port. I just wish more people could realize that even though it's a port it's a port of a great game.

[ApocalypseShadow]

an obvious choice for capcom.but it shows that capcom is thinking cheap will make them money over time.but that's only if wii owners buy the same game ps2 owners already played.

porting games like monster hunter and okami to wii and just adding wiimote control and lost planet to ps3 might work for the short term,but they'll get left behind when the ps3 picks up speed.

when ps3,and even 360 owners see that capcom is being lazy and not pushing the systems capabilities,gamers will go elsewhere for the games that justify their purchases.just look at EA and gamers reaction to their laziness.

mag lev.................

[J@D]

Seriously Capcom LOVES making port. I saw this announce coming soon or later but since the PS2 installer base is way too bigger that the Wii one. Did u hope for this game(I mean port) get better sales that PS2 counterpart...?

I'm not sure yet. But, let wait and see.

[cooke15]

Well, RE4 sold VERY well on Wii and at the time had less than half of GC's userbase

[okcomputer]

This game is a perfect match for the wii. Using the brushstrokes with motion control sounds like it'll add even more fun to an already great title. I don't own one but it'll be a great day for wii owners if they get this port done right.

[ApocalypseShadow]

it was capcom's fault for not supporting and advertising CLOVER STUDIO'S games better.and then they shut them down as if it was CLOVER'S fault.i hope it does sell on wii.more people need to see a great game.

just like beyond good and evil should have been seen and played by more gamers.but we'll see how sales go soon enough.

mag lev.......................

[Covenant]

Absolutely PERFECT for the Wii. The more people play this, the more appreciation that this criminally underrated title will receive.

Folks, this is GOOD NEWS indeed.

[zerolinkgannon]

Perfect fit by far. Cant wait to get my game on! Oh and to the fangirls...why is it that you wine like kids whenever a certain game isnt on your system?..I just wanna know... -shruggs shoulders-

[molotov99]

fvck yeah!

[Prismo_Fillusion]

I'm so excited for this! I've really wanted to play this game, but I wasn't going to buy a Sony system just to do it. I hope it doesn't take them too long to convert the graphics/controls! :)

Also, I cant believe PS3 owners can be pissed about this. You can play Okami on your system as long as you don't own the 40gig version. Do you want it to be ported with PS3 on the box? Otherwise, it doesn't affect you.

[DeckUKold]

dag i was plannin on selling my 60 gig 4 that

[Xi]

I thought they should've scrapped the ps version and made it for the GC/Wii.

[Filanime03]

It seems that capcom just keep releasing and announcing nintendo exclusives. It seems that capcom wants to make a quick bucks. Since the Wii is the cheapest console to make games their putting all their resources on Wii instead of 360 and ps3. I just hope all their games bombed on Wii bcoz they are just ripping the gamers now. I want new IP and pls. distribute the resources equally not just making ports or some quick bucks games. Okami is a great game and all but a new ip would be great.

[ActionBastard]

is why the Wii will ultimately fail. Too many ports of "last gen" titles and too many sh1ty 3rd party games. Nintendo consoles are only for Nintendo games. It will never change.

[ChickeyCantor]

only you would notice this but all those non expierenced wont even know, plus some concepts are better on a different console.
Drawing object ons screen is more suited for a Wii mote then a nomral controll stick and if you disagree its just nothing but fanboyism.

[forum_crawler]

if you were one of those people knocking the TP because Okami was better (read PS2 exclusive...)

I am looking forward to playing this game, but I still think Zelda is a better adventure (read more action and less chatty).

[darkside]

i'm at ah with Capcom.................. FU capcom

[DeckUKold]

but What is OKAMI sounds kinda trash

[midgard229]

another port for the wii. man that system loves ports from ps2, why is wii taking success from ps2??? its retarded, make new games, not ports!!!!

i wud luv to see a okami 2, not a port, but atleast its not okami 2 for wii lol

freakin wii, the virtual port console, i havent heard of one good game that was new for the wii. mario zelda, smash bros metroid are all. so sad, so sad

[ItsDubC]

You conveniently forgot about Monster Hunter 3.

Continue trolling though...

[midgard229]

is it me or ur trolling me??? u only comment when i say something? odd huh? freakin stalker, go play your wii sports

[ItsDubC]

Let me guess, you think I'm the one person tracking you? lol

Anyone can view my comment history and realize that very few of my comments are responses to yours.

Don't flatter yourself.

[shuandrew]

Now officially confirmed by Capcom.

[midgard229]

shut up already u tard, stop acting like im a troll. what is monster hunter 3 the only game thats new on the wii besides RE chronicals? im stating facts, and if u didnt know, monster hunter 3 used to be on the ps3, there for it wasnt planned for the wii.
i dont think its a prob being on the wii, but since its gonna have ps2 graphics they shud have it on ps2 aswell so ps3 owners cud still play it

but besides that, theres no one that can say otherwise that wii doesnt have a million ps2 games and mooches off virtual port games and cheap spin offs for its success.

thats fine for the sidelines, but not as the mainstream way for its success and what the console revolves around

okami, resident 4 (ps2 version), rygar, Nights, etc are old ports being put to the wii

while the great sequals to games like resident evil 5, soul calibur 4, metal gear 4, ninja gaiden 2, ff13, devil may cry 4, virtua fighter 5, games people love, games people were looking forward to seeing continue

not games that we already played last year, next gen is supposed to be new, not rehashed with a wii mote attached. wii only players who dont have another console, enjoy ur ninja gaiden 2 virtual port while we enjoy the new ninja gaiden 2 high definition master piece

[KeiZka]

- Keep your comments relevant to story?
->Somewhat checked.
- Offensive language will not be tolerated and will result in temp or permanent ban.
-> Did I notice someone calling someone a retard, which you have no guarantee of? Tut tut. That is trollish behaviour indeed.
- Personal attacks on other members will not be tolerated and will result in temp or permanent ban.
-> Goes into same category as the earlier one.

Oh, and I'll comment on your earlier posts here as well: Trollish. Nothing but hatemongering towards Wii. Why?

You bother to come and cry rather incoherently about lacks of a console you seem to think to be unpassable, and praise another? Thus far your comments have been only mostly unremarkable dribble, that an ignore can help thankfully. Fanboy. That's about the gist of it.

Okami coming to Wii is, as I said, a potential buy for me. Only if I had more time...

[kewlkat007]

anyone willing to bet that this game will sell plenty because it will make good use of the Wii-MOTE?

I've always said this, the Wii will work great for certain games.

Imagine the Wii and JET SET RADIO??

While i still have my Wii, I never played this on the PS2(FF12 is my last game), I might pick this up since I read it was an amazing game and story...Everytime I see that wolf it reminds me of ZELDA TP.

[purin]

great observation about jet set radio
i also haven't played the ps2 version
i will definately be playing this though

[MK_Red]

Hope people actually buy the game this time. It was an instant classic and a true masterpiece like Psychonauts but both of these games bombed commercially becaue most people only paid for games like Madden and DS Horsez.

[RealityCheck]

I hope so too, it was a wonderful game and I intend to replay it once it comes out on the Wii.

Market-wise, it should be an instant buy for anyone that liked Zelda TP.

[sandip787]

neato
okami is one of the greatest games ever.
and at least this time its not a simple gimmick.
im glad more people will be exposed to this masterpiece. i lent my ps2 and okami to my friend so that he could play it. he has a wii but i suppose its a bit too late now.....

[sandip787]

if okami sells well and okami 2 is made, and is exclusive for the wii, that would be sickening news

[forum_crawler]

Why is that sickening?

PS2 = No love = No version 2
Wii = Lots of love = Version 2.0

It makes perfect sense.

[QuackPot]

on the Wii then I'm guessing Okami2 won't be coming to the Ps3.

Simple economics. Dammit.

[DeckUKold]

CAN SOMEONE TELL ME ABOUT OKAMI

[ItsDubC]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...
http://ps2.ign.com/articles...

[Basch]

Are the angry format-biased fanboys here the ones who bought Clover and Capcom's Viewtiful Joe on the PS2? If the developer and publisher had stuck with Nintendo you would never have had that, and Okami could have been a Gamecube venture. Format dependability is a stupid thing to advocate, especially if it's a good game that has cross-console appeal.