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| * Unsure. ]; in-game characters with incidental (very minor) appearances may not even be worth mentioning -- though I'm no judge on where to draw the line. (Haven't played the game.) --''] 23:33, 12 October 2006 (UTC)'' | * Unsure. ]; in-game characters with incidental (very minor) appearances may not even be worth mentioning -- though I'm no judge on where to draw the line. (Haven't played the game.) --''] 23:33, 12 October 2006 (UTC)'' | ||
| ** Given the nature of the game, borrowing heavily from Japanese mythology and history, I think that minor characters that can be linked to other Misplaced Pages articles that explain the origin of the character would be wise. (eg the Bamboo daughter, or the 1000 swords guy (names slip right now) - both have minor roles but have already been linked into the knowledge already here. But all minor characters, as noted, would be silly - there's probably too many to start with. ] 15:09, 13 October 2006 (UTC) | |||
| == Amaterasu's Gender Indeterminate? == | == Amaterasu's Gender Indeterminate? == | ||
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Similarities to Zelda: Unnecessary?
Something just doesn't seem right about that portion of the entry. If it were just a passing comment in one of the other sections that would be fine, but an entirely new section seems a little extreme. Comments like: "Smashable pots" in relation to the Zelda series is rediculous. Thats like comparing almost every FPS to Goldeneye because they both have exploding barrels. Almost sounds like fanboyism. --MajorCOW 22:20, 24 September 2006 (UTC)
I think it's fair to mention that Okami and Zelda have a number of similar elements, such that most reviews can be summarized as "Zelda for PS2". But there doesn't need to be a breakdown exactly of every commonality - it's just that "Zelda for PS2" alone should adequetely get across the type of game it is rather well. If such a list becomes necessary, that probably should fall under the Reviews or Critiques section, but outside of Gameplay --Masem 8:30, 12 October 2006
Japanese Sales
The game sold horribly in japan(at least initially), anyone have anymore detailed information about that? Hitmaker 00:55, 7 September 2006 (UTC)
okami
what is the story line ? if you think about it , it is actullay about those gods who are trying to bring back the color of the world.
But, until now there are no further info about all this , what we know is so littele , wich makes us think , maybe the game does not offer to much ? ..........
- I actually know absolutely nothing about the storyline, but based on the OST, the main villian is a "Lord of Eternal Darkness", while one of the ending themes is "Okami White Light Majesty"..color makes sense then, since black is the absence of color and white is all the colors in the spectrum.—ウルタプ 22:04, 20 July 2006 (UTC)
Is the story line supposed to be written in present or in past tense? Please choose one or the other.
Release date
Whoever is changing the date for the U.S to September 20, please stop. Both GameInformer and Gamestop say it is coming out the 5th, several American magazines have already reviewed it, they ussually dont get games that far in advance,thank you.
- I reverted the dates back to the 19th. Both IGN and GameSpot both have their release dates on the 19th. And besides, magazines aren't up-to-date with their news. --Snkcube 07:56, 31 August 2006 (UTC)
Err, IGN isn't always right. Alot of DS games have the release date as December 31 in Japan, when most of those games are already out in Japan. I've found that GameInformer and Gamestop ussualy get their dates correct. -- DaxterKing
- I'm starting to believe that the 19th is the correct date. GameFAQs and even Game Informer (check their site) also have the 19th as its release date. And also, GameStop has its release date on the 19th as well. --Snkcube 08:15, 1 September 2006 (UTC)
- Capcom has stated on their US website, under the release dates section, that Okami will be released in America on the 19th of September. The Publisher is to be believed above all other sources as they determine when a game is going to be released. --VerasGunn
Ok, guess I was wrong. The latest issue of GI said the 5th and Gamestop just changed the date.Sorry-- DaxterKing
- It's not a big deal. People make mistakes. ;) --Snkcube 07:33, 2 September 2006 (UTC)
Story
Isn't Amaterasu a reincarnation of Shiranui, not the god/dess him/herself?
It states in the game that OKami is the reborn Shiranui, but the godess gave the last of her strength to him =/
- She's both. <_<
- Amateratsu was Shiranui, and is. Before the game, she was the original wolf whom the villagers named Shiranui. She is brought back by means of Sakuya, a Wood nymph, who uses the last of her power to bring Amateratsu back into the physical world.
- the white wolf did not choose the target of the sacrifice as stated, it patrolled the village at night and its motives were unknown.
where's the "this is about a product not out yet" thing at the top?
this is usually here but its not anymore its coming out the 19th so it should be there until its out
- Looks like we need not worry now!
Buddha Board/ Art Board
"For those who preordered the game, the game came with a limited edition art board/buddha."
The Buddha Board/ Art Board was a preorder special only from EB Games and Gamestop. If the game was preodered else where, it never came with Art board / Buddha Board. I would change this myself but I lack resources to prove this.
- You're right about the pre-order special only from those two stores. I re-worded the sentence so it makes more sense. --Snkcube 07:52, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
Trivia changes
I don't find the recent change of the Trivia section necessary. There are numerous parodies, cameos, and tie ins to numerous games. Many of which are extremely precise and tying them all under a single statement seems to go against the point of that entire section. Am I the only one that feels this way? VerasGunn 21:01, 3 October 2006 (UTC)
- Maybe, but on the other hand, trivia sections should be used sparingly. Having a list of unincorporated (if exact) quotes tends to encourage people to expand it with just about every funny line and reference they encounter, which in turn can result in a rather large trivia section. --Stratadrake 12:45, 4 October 2006 (UTC)
- Okay, that is understandable. I thank you for answering my question. VerasGunn 06:28, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
- Though if you want, specifically mentioning just one or two of the references (e.g., "such as the 'Let's rock, baby!' ") shouldn't hurt any.... --Stratadrake 12:37, 5 October 2006 (UTC)
Would a "List of characters in Ōkami" article be appropriate?
The game has quite a large number of characters, and it could make this article look cluttered.24.97.33.132 15:50, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Yes, a "Characters in Ōkami" article would be great, because as the person above me said, listing more than just the main characters would definitely make the main article cluttered. Go for it! If nobody does it, I'm up for the challenge. Accelagirl 16:13, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Donezors, though it's very stubby right now. I plan for the format to be "Character ". So "Sakuya ". Like that. Glad someone liked the idea. WVI 17:00, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
- Unsure. Misplaced Pages is not an indiscriminate collection of information; in-game characters with incidental (very minor) appearances may not even be worth mentioning -- though I'm no judge on where to draw the line. (Haven't played the game.) --Stratadrake 23:33, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
- Given the nature of the game, borrowing heavily from Japanese mythology and history, I think that minor characters that can be linked to other Misplaced Pages articles that explain the origin of the character would be wise. (eg the Bamboo daughter, or the 1000 swords guy (names slip right now) - both have minor roles but have already been linked into the knowledge already here. But all minor characters, as noted, would be silly - there's probably too many to start with. Masem 15:09, 13 October 2006 (UTC)
Amaterasu's Gender Indeterminate?
I'm not so sure it would be good to state an assumption about Amaterasu's gender on the wiki page. Even if it's based on artwork for "Golden Fury", artwork isn't quite the best source for information as nothing is directly stated. In the game, the wolf lifts its leg to perform "Golden Fury". In real life, only the alpha male does this in a wolf pack (and females and subordinate males squat). Amaterasu is referred to as a mother (as the embodiment of the reincarnation) and many times as a he. With the vagueness of gender reference in Japanese language, the gender might not be specified at all. Or it could be the same, alternating between male and female references. Gods have been just as capable as Goddesses of being "mothers" and "sources of life" in mythology.
I'm not saying I know for a fact Oukami Amaterasu is female/male/both/neither/indeterminate or anything, but I think that the quip about it being a female shouldn't be there as a "safe to assume" fact. I'm hesitant to remove it myself, because of my lack of evidence. At the same time, no definite sources on the information (other than concept artwork) have been cited yet. If someone puts up a definite citation, I'll be content. :) Accelagirl 16:10, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Amaterasu is a goddess. It is well acknowledged that Amaterasu is female. However, in the translation process, it was deemed that Amaterasu should be mostly treated as gender-neutral and the use of the word "he" was due to it being the best term ("it" usually refers to inanimate objects). There's an article somewhere on IGN, but I can't find it right now. ~ Oni Lukos ct 22:02, 11 October 2006 (UTC)
- Kya? When was Ammy referred to as a he?72.231.145.5 10:14, 12 October 2006 (UTC)