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Critically acclaimed PS2 adventure, and perhaps the system’s own “Zelda killer,” Okami has now come home to Wii. For all the noise I’ve made in the lead-up to this title’s production and release, I still have the fullest confidence that the game will be worth the wait.

Epic adventures like this don’t come along too often for Wii, so make sure you support the game by buying it new if you want to play it. Capcom is always quick to point out that games that sell well get company, and this is exactly the kind of company that core gamers like us crave on all platforms. You can trust I’ll be talking about this game as soon as I can get my hands on it (which might not be until Friday, surprisingly enough) so if you’re still on the fence, just hold out for my impressions.

Read on for the press release.

CAPCOM^® SHIPS ŌKAMI^TM FOR THE NINTENDO Wii^TM

Wii Remote Integration, Widescreen 480p Graphics Bring New Life to Award-Winning Game

SAN MATEO, Calif. — April 15, 2008 — Capcom® Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, is pleased to announce that Ōkami™ for the Nintendo Wii™ has begun shipping to retail. Offering an unequalled level of control built around the intuitive Wii Remote™ and available for the first time for widescreen with higher definition 480p graphics, Ōkami gives players an opportunity to rediscover a critically-acclaimed and beautifully crafted adventure as if they are playing it for the first time. Ōkami is rated T for Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and is available for $39.99 MSRP.

Previously released for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system in 2006, Ōkami was hailed as “Game of the Year” by multiple magazines and websites, including Associated Press, PSM, Village Voice, IGN.com, Game Revolution and many more. This new iteration of Ōkami on the Wii is already following in its predecessors footsteps with strong reviews across the board as IGN.com gave it a score of 9/10, stating that, “You need to buy Okami for Nintendo’s system,” while 1up.com/Electronic Gaming Monthly gave the game a glowing “A”grade on the website and in their latest issue.

Ōkami tells the story of Amaterasu, the Japanese sun god, who takes the form of a wolf and sets out on an amazing journey to restore a ruined, darkened world into a beautiful place full of life and color. Commanding the elements and various magical abilities, the player uses Okami’s signature “Celestial Brush” to revitalize life and defeat the tyrannical and destructive monster Orochi, effectively “painting” on the screen with the Wii Remote. Ōkami for the Wii takes the unique gameplay experience to a whole new level, creating one of the most compelling games for the Wii on the market today.

Mixing Japanese folklore and a stunning traditional Japanese art style, Ōkami comes alive on Wii with its awe-inspiring art style and scenic 3D levels that have the appearance and texture of paper scrolls brushed with watercolor-like calligraphy art. Renowned development studio Ready At Dawn Studios® has painted a whole new Okami experience on Wii through a blend of stylized graphics, movements and unique gameplay, resulting in a rich and dynamic experience never seen before.