History YMMV / OKami

* {{Narm}}:
** The "out of ink" sound is a ''very'' out-of-place cartoony ''boing''.
** Many of the dramatic scenes fall flat for some viewers because whenever the characters speak, their heads are bouncing like squishy balls and they speak in gibberish backed by subtitles.
** The game's reliance on boob jokes, culminating in [[spoiler:an evil kitsune overlord disguising herself as a Shinto priestess with huge, bouncing breasts.]]

* {{Narm}}: The "out of ink" sound is a ''very'' out-of-place cartoony ''boing''.

** The UsefulNotes/PlayStation3, UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/XboxOne and PC HD versions all really make the game shine on modern displays, in addition to being fine ports on their own. The latter three versions also allow for the game to be played in 4K via the [=PS4=] Pro, Xbox One X or a high-end PC. Even more, the HD version brings back the credits sequence that was cut from the Wii version, though the insert song "Reset" replaced with a medley of in-game themes due to licensing issues. Rather tellingly, Creator/HidekiKamiya himself (who doesn't think highly of the Wii version) approves of these versions of the game despite having no involvement in their creation.
** The UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch version has also received high praise. Although the console doesn't support the 4K of its competitors' upgraded iterations, the Switch port opts to take advantage of its controllers' versatility, supporting both the Joy-Cons' motion controls and the Switch's handheld touchscreen as methods of using the Celestial Brush. For the touchscreen in particular, many reviewers have declared the Switch port the best version of the game for that alone, lack of "Reset" be damned.

* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: Many of the changes made since the original [=PS2=] version's release were met with disdain from fans. These mainly include the subduing of the parchment filter across the screen (to the point where it's almost nonexistent most of the time), the removal of the credits in the Wii version (due to legal issues regarding the Clover logo at the end; the credits were a pre-rendered video and Capcom presumably couldn't find the master assets), and the removal of the insert song "Reset" from both the restored credits and the extras in the HD version (presumably due to licensing issues). None of these changes are considered outright dealbreakers-- the UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch port is considered the definitive version despite the reduced filter and cut credits song-- but they're still points of contention.

* CompleteMonster: [[AsianFoxSpirit Ninetails]] is a wicked {{Yokai}}, and the worst of the demons encountered by Amaterasu and Issun. Once the [[EvilOverlord ruler of Oni Island]], its power was taken from them by the mighty Water Dragon. Seeking revenge, Ninetails would murder the priestess Rao and wear her skin as a disguise in an attempt to assassinate Queen Himiko and reclaim its rulership over Oni Island. To cover for itself, Ninetails has a demon shroud Sei'an City in a poisonous fog, slowly killing all of its inhabitants. Tricking Amaterasu into killing the Water Dragon to restore its powers, Ninetails is able to murder Himiko before being challenged to a final battle.

* DesignatedVillain: Tobi's BossSubtitles call him an "Evil Being". He never does anything evil. Ever. In fact, he's very polite.

* DesignatedVillain: Tobi's BossSubtitles call him an "Evil Being". He never does anything evil. Ever. In fact, he's very polite.

* EvilIsSexy: [[spoiler:The priestess Rao]], who is actually Ninetails in disguise. The ''real'' person had been killed before the events of the game began.

* FirstInstallmentWins: ''VideoGame/{{Okamiden}}'' is a ContestedSequel for fans of this game.

* FanPreferredCouple:
** People really like pairing Kai up with Oki.
** Shipping Amaterasu with Waka is also very popular.
** Shipping Ammy with Oki, due to both having wolf forms, Oki being an EnsembleDarkhorse considered good-looking by a lot of the fandom, and a large volume of fanart anthropomorphising Ammy where the two could be together in both forms.

* HilariousInHindsight: Fish get really bad treatment in this game, being food and the objective of a mini game. As it turns out, the true form of [[spoiler:Yami is a fetal, fish-like shape inside an orb]].

** The UsefulNotes/NintendoSwitch version has also received high praise. Although the console doesn't support the 4K of its competitors' upgraded iterations, the Switch port opts to take advantage of its controllers' versatility, supporting both the Joy-Cons' motion controls and the Switch's handheld touchscreen as methods of using the Celestial Brush. For the latter in particular, many reviewers have declared the Switch port the best version of the game for that alone, lack of "Reset" be damned.

** The digging minigame is hated by many. The one in the Dragon Palace is not only particularly difficult (digging away the wrong block can render it unwinnable, unlike the others), but nonsensical to boot: you're trying to dig up a spring to get water... ''in an underwater palace''.

* BrokenBase: The Wii port is divisive among fans of the game. On one hand, many find the use of the Wii pointer a very intuitive way of using the Celestial Brush and appreciate it for putting the game on a more accessible console. On the other hand, many dislike it for removing the paper graphical filter and its use of motion controls.

* AnticlimaxBoss: True Orochi. For all the build up regarding him regaining his full strength during the first fight with him, and the mention that when he was at full strength Amaterasu died from the injuries in the fight, he turns out to be the exact same boss fight when he was in weaken state except that each head takes an extra hit. [[spoiler:It's revealed later in Okami and Okamiden on that Shiranui didn't die from Orochi, but rather traveling forward in time to help Amaterasu with Lechku and Nechku after Ammy went back in time to fight Orochi, but the player doesn't know this at the supposed climax of the fight.]]

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: ''[[AwesomeMusic/{{Okami}} Oh so very much]]''.

* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: ''[[AwesomeMusic/{{Okami}} Oh so very much]].