This game really doesn't need to exist. Okami was fine as a standalone entry. There was no need for a sequel. As a sequel, this game doesn't always succeed. Drawing is made more easy with the touchscreen controls, but the actual story is riddled with holes. Combat is shallow and the camera is abysmal.
Chibiterasu is adorable.
Chibiterasu is adorable.
I can’t say Okamiden stands on its own, but when played after Okami, it’s a game that wets the appetite of those that wanted more from Okami. While a lot of the game is stuck in Okami’s shadow, it still offers exactly what Okami offered, and really that’s enough to give it a play. Also chibitersu is cute, so what’s not to love.