Comments on: Okamiden Is a Sequel After All

By: mkshiranui

mkshiranui — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:15:28 +0000

By the way, why did this discussion end two weeks ago? If you want a vibrant community that will attract even non-gamers, we're going to have to keep things current, or at least provide a link to the next “hot spot” of discussion.

By: mkshiranui

mkshiranui — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:12:59 +0000

I'm also in the "better than nothing" category, but since I don't currently own a DS, this is kind of disappointing. To use a non-gaming software example, it's like asking for a new version of Microsoft Office Outlook and getting Windows Mail.

What would be a GREAT idea is to make this a playable advertisement for a true Okami sequel. That way, when the game actually comes out, there will be enough publicity that we won't have the catastrophic sales numbers of the original game. Maybe the game could even include a coupon or something.

The only thing that will release Amaterasu from her cage in Capcom's basement is a good profit.

By: mkshiranui

mkshiranui — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:15:28 +0000

By: mkshiranui

mkshiranui — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:12:59 +0000

By: Pichi

Pichi — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:39:30 +0000

Its subjective though. If some feel the same of manga to anime, then it can apply here. I see where you're coming from though.

Another example is the now canceled "Pushing Daisies" and hearing how the creator wants his work in comic book form to continue the story. I know that show looks amazing and I can imagine similar people saying the same thing of the comic not being the same(ignoring the creator is still working on the project).

If the limitations are still in the style and can still move things forward, I guess I have no problem. But alas, I can see this game won't have a chance with the many out there, so I hope it can rope others with the gameplay and storytelling if it proves well.

By: Aoshi00

Aoshi00 — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:44:07 +0000

It looks okay, since we can't set our expectation high and need to settle for the best graphics on the DS.. Not being a remake is good since there would be no reason to play the same game again except in worse graphics, like Xenosaga Ep1&2 on the DS (game is bad).

I'm not sure about the anime manga comparison since they're essentially both 2-D arts, and manga art could be a lot more detailed and in most cases superior to the anime, the sound and motion are bells and whistles, but you can't honestly say the graphics on the DS can look better than on the Wii/PS2, it can't even compare to the PSP. It would be nice if this is on PSP, but they're going for the stylus control (which could be cool like Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword).

I still can't believe the critter is actually called "Chibiterasu-sama", lol..

By: Pichi

Pichi — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:25:32 +0000

It looks like the style of the first game, a far cry from being terrible. I can see one saying it terrible comparing to the original, but that's the problem. Comparing to the original and not seeing the other view on a different system.

By: lostinblue

lostinblue — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:21:53 +0000

A new DSi-only retail game was announced yesterday I think. called Monster Finder.

By: lostinblue

lostinblue — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:20:35 +0000

Well… you should probably be asking Matrix, TOSE, Think & Feel, h.a.n.d. or Level-5 to do it then, FF3/FF4 and FF Gaiden Four Warriors of Light were done by Matrix; Dragon Quest Monster Joker and Saga 2 are TOSE (not 100% sure on the later, but 99%) Blood of Bahamut was Think & Feel, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 was by h.a.n.d. and Dragon Quest IX was Level-5.

By: lostinblue

lostinblue — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:16:49 +0000

I don't agree with the part that says it looks terrible… it doesn't, for me.

By: shirokiryuu

shirokiryuu — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:59:58 +0000

OMG. Chibiterasu is one of the most adorable things I've seen. The art looks a little better here too.

By: Pichi

Pichi — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:03:13 +0000

I don't really find it as a downgrade, as more of another take of the game. It still has that art style of the original game. Not to mention that it can be very story heavy and the likes.

I guess it'll be like going for a high production value of an anime to a "low grade" manga sequel, but I wouldn't see that as all gloom and doom like many are making. The spirit is there, just not "flashy" like how those who judged the paper filter on the Wii.

But I'll wait for a trailer of sorts to get that feel. Love the art in the scans already and if it works in motion, all the better.

By: jarrodand

jarrodand — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:31:45 +0000

Eshiro also worked on the earlier Onimusha games and directed/wrote Shadow of Rome. Matsushita also worked on RE4 PS2, RE2, PN03 and the Dino Crisis games. Personally, I'm hoping the remaining staff (about half) from Capcom's GB Zelda team is on it too.

By: Ishaan

Ishaan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:22:06 +0000

Thanks you guys. We were just talking yesterday about how we a pretty awesome community on Siliconera…it's why we're all doing this. :)

By: Ishaan

Ishaan — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:16:18 +0000

Yea, I'm very curious to see Square in particular make a DSi-exclusive. Their 3D stuff on DS already looks fantastic...I can't wait to see how they make use of DSi's additional RAM and whatnot. 4x is no joke.

Maybe by the time FFVI DS comes around, it'll be DSi-exclusive with Amano-style ingame art. :o