okami... worth buying?

[alpha_dk]

I've been a lifetime (well, not *really* lifetime, but longtime at least) Zelda fan, and Okami has ranked up there with it for me. IMO, although I can see how others might disagree, it is better than TP (mainly because I am in love with the drawing. There are so many ways to battle, and going back to the beginning parts of the game later exposes so many more things to do with the brush. That, and even just now after a couple dozen hours with the game I am still finding new things that you can do with the brush). It's got much better world design than Zelda IMO, as brush techniques and advanced techniques that you learn are useable in previous locales.

I also just really like the dynamic of restoring the world, and feeding animals, etc.

If I had one complaint, it would be that the combat is too easy. I have more than a thousand unused praise (the games version of experience) that I just don't feel the need to spend.

(also, I am still playing the game.  My opinions are still subject to change, but in relation to this game being amazing, I don't think it will)