Product Description
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Okamiden is a picturesque action adventure game for the Nintendo
DS. Taking place a few months after the events of Okami, Okamiden
will follow the adventures of Chibiterasu – a young sun god who
is summoned to protect the land. Following in the footsteps of
its parent Amaterasu, the sun-god-turned-wolf in Okami,
Chibiterasu takes the form of an adorable wolf pup for the
mission ahead. Chibiterasu will join forces with a rich cast of
characters to fight off a new threat that has leeched the world
of its vibrant color again. Beyond the battles, Chibiterasu and
buddies will come to realize their inner potential and accept the
kinship that comes with being the children of great heroes and
gods.
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Ōkamiden is a single player action-adventure game for DS and DSi.
Sequel to Capcom's critically accled Ōkami, Ōkamiden is a
whole new adventure that picks up where the original game left
off and features an all-new new, but familiar hero in the form of
the young deity Chibiterasu and integrates Japanese calligraphy
and scroll paintings with the game's action-adventure and
puzzle-solving gameplay mechanics. Additional features include
the return of the franchises "Celestial Brush" game mechanic, an
in-game partner system allowing players to join forces with AI
characters, DS stylus and touchscreen driven action, interactive
puzzle play and more.
A whole new adventure and wolf-hero in the Ōkami franchise comes
to the DS.
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Story
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Ōkamiden is a picturesque action adventure game for the Nintendo
DS and DSi. Taking place a few months after the events of the
original game, Ōkami, Ōkamiden follows the adventures of
Chibiterasu - a young sun god who is summoned to protect the
land. Following in the footsteps of its parent Amaterasu, the
sun-god-turned-wolf in Ōkami, Chibiterasu takes the form of an
adorable wolf pup for the mission ahead. Chibiterasu joins forces
with a rich cast of characters to fight off a new threat that has
leeched the world of its vibrant color again. Beyond the battles,
Chibiterasu and buddies comes to realize their inner potential
and accept the kinship that comes with being the children of
great heroes and gods.
Gameplay
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Using the DS stylus, players wield a celestial brush controlled
by Chibiterasu. This powerful tool can attack enemies, paint
helpful objects and structures into existence and help
Chibiterasu perform exceptional feats that will change the world
before the player's eyes. Chibiterasu's partners in the game will
have unique abilities of their own that help the player conquer
puzzles and face an onslaught of perilous challenges. By blending
vivid myth, artistic action and the innovative Nintendo DS,
Ōkamiden has all the makings of a handheld classic. Ōkamiden
takes the best elements of the Ōkami series and combines them
with invigorating new features delivering an extraordinary
adventure sure to please fans of the series and newcomers alike.
Key Game Features
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* Canvas and Brush - The touch screen and stylus of the Nintendo
DS are the ideal tools to simulate Ōkamiden's trademark celestial
brush. The stylus brushstrokes are pressure sensitive which helps
to accurately depict the look and feel of Sumi-e artwork - a
graceful watercolor art.
* Partner-Up - Using the in-game Partner System, players can join
forces with new characters in the game, each possessing unique
abilities that will help Chibiterasu defeat enemies and conquer
puzzles.
* Striking Visuals - The beauty of the highly stylized Japanese
calligraphy and scroll paintings are depicted in pixel-perfect
handheld glory.
* Dynamic Action - Employ brush techniques learned from various
celestial deities and Power Slash, Bloom, and battle a diverse
lineup of monsters and demons rooted in Japanese folklore.
* Interactive Puzzles - Draw bridges into existence, transverse
canyons, and connect winding paths through space by using the
Celestial Brush and the abilities of Chibiterasu's partners.
* Ensemble Cast - The main character, Chibiterasu, is a youthful
sun god that has taken the form of an adorable wolf pup.
Chibiterasu partners up with an equally endearing cast of
characters that to restore order to the land while learning
lessons from majestic, playful deities. Many characters will be
easily recognizable to fans of Ōkami while several are new to the
series.
* Compelling Narrative - Ōkamiden tells an amazing story that is
both morally impactful and fun. With a complex mix of themes like
friendship, responsibility and love between parent and child,
players are promised a memorable experience that will be
appreciated for its depth, humor, and universal truths.
Additional Screens
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Celestial Brush functionality.
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In-game partner system.
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Create solutions at will.
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Interactive puzzle play.
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- The touch screen and stylus of the Nintendo DS are the ideal tools to simulate Okamiden’s trademark celestial brush. The stylus brushstrokes are pressure sensitive which helps to accurately depict the look and feel of Sumi-e artwork.
- Using the in-game Partner System, players can join forces with new characters in the game, each possessing unique abilities that will help Chibiterasu defeat enemies and conquer puzzles.
- The beauty of the highly stylized Japanese calligraphy and scroll paintings are depicted in pixel-perfect handheld glory.
- Employ brush techniques learned from various celestial deities and Power Slash, Bloom, and battle a diverse lineup of monsters and demons rooted in Japanese folklore.
- Draw bridges into existence, transverse canyons, and connect winding paths through space by using the celestial brush and the abilities of Chibiterasu’s partners.