Legends fade into myths, paintings, forgotten songs. Okami feels like one of those legends that refused to be forgotten. Watching flowers bloom beneath Amaterasu's footsteps and seeing the world come back to life with the Celestial Brush never lost its charm. Even years later, its beautiful art style still feels like a painting brought to life.

Beautiful and memorable game that will feel very familiar to someone who's played Legend of Zelda (especially Wind Waker). This is one of the most unique games I've ever played. IMO, this is one of those games that are testament to how games truly are an artform - not just toys. That's not to say that this game isn't also fun, in addition to being visually stunning. It's a fun game. Admittedly, the combat can be a bit repetitive sometimes, especially in the beginning, but as you unlock more abilities, it becomes more interesting and varied. Enemies and bosses often require a specific technique in order to be defeated, so it requires you to think and strategize. Although it's not a very difficult game. it is quite long. You'll be playing this for at least 30-40 hours from start to finish. I grew up playing games during the era that this game originally was released, but missed out on it back then. I'm really glad I finally gave it a chance and finished it after all these years of having it on my todo list. It's very much worth playing! Just like Wind Waker, this game has aged absolutely beautifully.

I've always been a fan of this game, as it's been among my top three favorite games I've ever played. Maybe it's nostalgia from when I was an early gamer as a kid in the late 2000s, but even still this game is a masterpiece. From the beautiful art style, the soundtrack, the blend of Japanese mythology and the creators' own touches... it's great. I will forever recommend for people to play it due to its ease of playability for anyone new, and how it'll draw you in with ease. Definitely looking forward to the supposed sequel, though I know it won't compare to the original.

10/10: Hands down my favorite game of all time, and I thank the creators of this gem from twenty years ago for birthing my love for gaming and Japanese mythology with this experience of a lifetime. I wish I could wipe my memory to play it all over again like I did all those years ago.