Lets play it first before we say which version is better. I normally agree with the opposite of Game Informer so we shall see if the controls are spot on then. Good. Got my first dig in at Game Informer for a while. I feel better now.

You can call me a troll all you want, whatever, I could give a crap.  But you are most definitely a Wii fanatic with a persecution complex.  The fact of the matter is the Wii version of the game has problems.  Whether you like it or not is irrelevant.  If the Wii version is the ideal version, why does it have a lower Metacritic score?  Oh what, Metacritic doesn't matter now?

 The same reason RE4 Wii Edition does even though its the better version, ITS AN OLD GAME, the only problems shown in the final build videos are the same problems the PS2 version had which is dropped framerate, only other gripe on the game is the BETTER graphics make the paper style not the same as PS2 so some people like the paper style a bit more on PS2.

I'm playing the game right now and I can assure you this is the better version. Beautiful visuals, beautiful controls.

Definitly the must have version, though with how few people bought the PS2 version there's a good chance for this game to find its own calling on the Wii.

I guess people will always be suspicious that the Wii is getting games "they" once thought were "their" territory. I guess I can't blame them. If an awesome GC game was ported exclusively to the another console only with enchanced features I'd be pretty cheesed too.

@Windbane.

Calm down and stop the drama. You're not helping the thread. Though I do appreciate the very second a reviewer is not your favor you argue they're not reliable and that we should only take into account the ones you choose to cite. Either way, put the soapbox away.

After playing Okami Wii now, I can understand what Nintendo Power and the like were saying about the controls being "frustrating" or "annoyingly inaccurate".

However, the problem isn't the game. It's the player. The trick is to do the brush strokes quickly and be done with it. Not only is it more responsive that way, but if it doesn't work right, you haven't wasted as much time and it's less a bother to try again.

Once you learn to do it right, it's a breeze and very simple to do.

Yes I see that too. The controls either need to be done slowly or swiftly. One you get used to it, the game is really perfect.

I've been playing Okami for 8 hours since I bought it yesterday here are my thoughts on the controls.

Brush [Wiimote IR pointer]: I fully follow IGN on this one. It's true that I screwed up even the basics such as line and circle really badly at first, but once you get used to it and follow the "tips" provided to you by scrolls you encounter as you progress, they become incredibly easy (e.g. what matters most for drawing circles is closing the loop properly).

Attack [Wiimote Waggle]: I find it odd that few reviews mention this problem. Its incredibly tough to perform even basic comboes with the waggle since you need "good" timing in order to score the consecutive hits. I'm assuming that if you miss waggle early you're locked out from the combo due to bad timing, which is very unforgiving given lag with waggling and the problem that when waggling you can accidently waggle if you like to bring the remote back a bit motion (You can get the timing down by watching the attack animations).

Dodge [Nunchuck Waggle]: This one is even worse than basic attacking. The dodge is direction-sensitive and rarely works right.

My opinion: Other than dodging, after a lot of practice I know longer have any problems at all with the controls. However, I'm extremely patient -- I was willing to beat up on the dummy in the dojo for 30 minutes straight until I got the basic reflector combo timing right with the waggle. I doubt most people are willing to do that because they shouldn't have to. Still, I have to say that complaints about the brush seem odd to me. With a bit of practice and following the game's tips the brush is an absolute joy to control.

Seriously guys, stop hating a game solely because it has lower scores!

I mean, was Gamecube TP A LOT better than Wii TP? They had 96% vs 94%. Why? Because TP was clearly one of the best (according to Meta, the best) game on the Gamecube, while TP wasn't that great for a next (current now) gen console.

Same for Okami, it was awesome for being a last gen game, and just great for a next game gen, therefore it has a lower score.

And btw, phil, to answer your question (Doesn't Meta count anymore?). No Meta doesn't really count. Because gaming is subjective, they only take in reviews from 1 major area, and a couple of others. Hopefully that helped!

I apologize for messing around with a game I haven't played, but I feel I was a bit objective at least.

I'm finding the game's only problem is a steep learning curve, other than that its not hard to become a natural with a little practice.

The only suggestion I would make would be that of offering the PS2 controls as an option through the classic controller.

Once you figure out how to use the brush on the Wii, it's fantastic. Even if you goof 2 or 3 times it's a lot quicker than an analog stick. Combos are not hard at all if you take 5 minutes to figure it out. Dodging is not very good.