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Learn the Way of the Wolf, June 12, 2008
This review is from: Okami Wii Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) (Paperback)
For the Wii, BradyGAMES Okami guide is very much the same guide you got on the PS2. So if you have the Playstation 2 guide or if you come across it, you'll be fine just buying that one if you can't get the Wii version of the guide. Being that you're basically getting the same guide, I'm going to repost that review here rather than forcing readers to go to the Playstation 2 review.
In this day and age, a good strategy guide is actually pretty hard to find. Luckily there are still some good ones out there, and the Okami Official Strategy Guide by Bradygames is definitely a good one. If you're stuck on Okami and really need a leg up, then this guide is your ticket to doing so.
The guide begins with a prologue, that basically introduces you to the story of the game. It's about the same as the introduction to the game itself. So it's not really a spoiler. Afterwards it'll introduce you to the characters. There are several Nippon Folk throughout the game, and the guide will tell you just who you can find. With the exception of Amaterasu and Issun, there are no profiles really. Each character just has a quote below them, but you'll want to keep their face in mind for when you see them in the actual game. The guide waste no time here.
Afterwards we get into our basics. The brush techniques section gives an in depth description of each brush tecnhique and tips on how to use it. It's perfect and can really help you out if you're having trouble, as it gives some nifty tips on things like how to keep a straight line. The section dedicated to helping you control Ammy is also fairly detailed. Giving you a list of all the weapons, divine attributes, a shopping list and moves. These sections are also really detailed. The guide tells you how much praise you'll need to level up your ink pots, solar energy and more. They also detail all you'll need to know about shopping and how to unlock all the moves. there's no reason not be very knowledgable on the game after reading this section. It also details on all the secrets and bonuses here, none of which spoil the enjoyment of the game. This portion just gives you a run down of completion data and rewards for doing so as well as Issun's presents. Nothing spoiled here.
Now for the most important part of any strategy guide: The walkthrough. It's really detailed, for the most part. The sections are divided into Acts. Each Act begins with an introduction on what you need to do, and then goes on to explain the different locations. Each area begins with a list of objectives you need to complete. If you don't understand any of them, they're expertly written in the text of the walkthrough. The guide as a whole is very detailed, clear and concise. The screenshots are crystal clear as well.
The walkthrough also talks about each and every side quest you can do throughout the game. Whether it be digging up turnips before some crazy lady socks you, or simply feeding animals, the guide has it covered and it's very in depth.
Each area is also presented with maps. These maps are almost lifted directly from the game. They're easy to navigate, although I can't say they're extremely detailed. They point out treasure chests, but they don't tell you what's in them in an items list or anything. You'll be able to read about in the main text of the walkthrough, but it really would've helped if they'd simply given me an items list at the beginning of each section to go off of. They also neglect to point out pots and food and they don't always mention it in the main text itself. The good news is that the game itself is easy to navigate as it is, so the guide doesn't suffer too terribly there.
Another bad thing about the walkthrough is not always to the point. It often explains why you must do objectives, and sometimes these explanations contain spoilers. There are no major spoilers in the walkthrough, only minor ones. Still, it's rather annoying when the walkthrough won't get to the point, and it spends too much time explaining why you must do something when it could be telling me how to do it.
For the most part, however, the boss strategies are really good. You'll find that most bosses fall easily to these strategies, although it may be better to use your own at some parts. For the most part, however, the boss strategies serve their purpose.
After the walkthrough you'll find the section called the "Lupine Logbook" which details almost everything unrelated to the story. The wanted lists like Mika's monster notebook and such. It'll tell you the enemies you need to find and just where to find them. Here you'll also find a complete list of animals you can feed (along with their location) as well as a list of treasures you can sell. There's also a complete listing of stray beads. The stray bead portion of this section is divided by location rather than just a list. This makes this portion of the guide very easy to use.
Finally there's a bestiary for you to use when it comes to the various enemies throughout the land. It's not a terribly detailed bestiary but has some fairly good tips on how to down your enemies, so it's still pretty good on the whole. These battle tips can be used to defeat most of your enemies with ease.
Something about the guide as a whole however is that it clearly illustrates the game itself. In other words the guide actually has a very similar look and feel to the game itself, which can always help. It's very decorative, especially the artowrk. This makes the guide much more than just a guide, but also a collector's item for Okami fans.
Okami is an expansive game, no doubt. The only way you're going to be able to conquer everything is to invest in this guide. The walkthrough is solid, and the misc. features are also essential. If you're stuck on Okami, this is where you go for help.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential, March 5, 2009
This review is from: Okami Wii Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) (Paperback)
Okami easily makes my list of best games on any system. Its beautiful graphics, great sense of humor, and the feeling that you're really making a difference in the virtual world makes playing Okami a very special and unique experience.
One doesn't necessarily need this guide to get through the game, but if you're like me, you want a linear, foolproof system to get just about everything. The writing is very straightforward and doesn't reveal many spoilers--just how I like my strategy guides.
Sidequest availability and extras are also appropriately placed within the walkthrough, eliminating the need to flip back and forth through the guide.
So if you want to get a good guide that'll help you get 100%, look no further than here. It's also a lot prettier to look at than the downloadable ones online!
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Good Guide For Great Game, March 2, 2009
This review is from: Okami Wii Official Strategy Guide (Official Strategy Guides (Bradygames)) (Paperback)
I actually opted to buy the Okami guide for Wii because, like so many of us right now, it worked better for my budget. I own a PS2 copy of the game myself and there are really no differences between the PS2 & Wii Guides, except for the controller layout. The guide is filled with the lush, colorful character art that is so prevalent in the game. The descriptions for each act of the game are descriptive & provide you with enough information in case you get stuck at a certain point and (like I did) need that extra hint on how to proceed. The guides in the back of the book to find all of the Stray Beads & monster "hitlists" are a big help as well.
The only thing that sticks out in my mind as lacking in this guide are the area maps. They give general info about where to find treasure chests and clovers that provide you with extra "praise" (hey, Okami is a god after all!) but they are basic and don't provide the extra detail like some maps for other games of this genre.
All in all, this guide is an excellent resource for what has swiftly become one of my favorite video games of all time. A BIG thanks to BradyGames for making the Okami Wii Guide cross-compatible!
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