1Up gave an A for the Wii Okami, saying that it is still awesome but the controls are sometimes too sensitive. Besides from the new WiiMote handling it's a simple port without any new content.
I personally have never played Okami, but always wanted to. This review doesn't makes the need weaker. Damn, so many good games, so less time.
Okami doesn't age -- it matures. Steeped in Japanese mythology, with a story bursting with themes of life, love, and companionship (gaming-industry rarities, if ever there were), it's one of the most remarkable journeys I've taken from my couch. As wolf-goddess Amaterasu and her tiny companion Issun protect villages from evil and strive to save ancient Japan from demons (and boy, does that description undersell a colossal, wonderfully told story), the clever and mature narrative constantly blows you away. Though children can definitely play it -- and should, as it provides far more cohesive, interesting storytelling than the typical Nintendo ridiculousness of Mario and Smash Bros. -- Okami's expansive tale is developed enough for adult appeal. The enormous 30-40 hour tale leaves plenty of time to introduce, explore, and develop a host of great characters; the way that Issun's role evolves from that of annoying sidekick to beloved partner is a great example of the writing quality and character design. It's regularly hilarious, crushingly sad at times...and uplifting when it needs to be.
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