OKAMI HD

charming game with a unique artstyle. Holds up as a timeless classic

Very good, stylish. Starts to drag on after a while. Unfortunate there's still no 60+ FPS option.

A surprisingly fantastic Zelda like game wrapped in a gorgeous art style, steeped in Japanese mythology and demons, and polished to perfection by gaming's best silent protagonist.....a dog. Okami's story is rich from start to finish, effortlessly moving between laugh out loud humour and genuinely devastating moments that hit far harder than I expected. Despite originally releasing years ago, it holds up perfectly today, helped immensely by a beautiful HD remaster that lets its timeless art style shine brighter than ever. It's not flawless. The PC port has a few quirks, and the sneaking sections feel awkward on a keyboard. Thankfully, these moments are very rare and never detract from the incredible journey as a whole. I can't believe it took me this long to discover this gem. Worth every second, and a game I'll happily recommend to anyone looking for an adventure with heart, beauty, and a little bit of divine mischief.