Nintendo Switch owners will soon be able to enjoy Okami HD on the go, as Capcom has announced the remastered re-release will make its way to Nintendo’s newest console this Summer.
Okami’s artistic ambitions will make their way to the Switch with high definition graphics designed for modern HDTVs, as well as two Switch-exclusive control modes. You’ll be able to draw directly on the screen with Touchscreen Painting if you play Okami HD in Handheld Mode. But if you prefer to use your Switch in Tabletop Mode or TV Mode, you’ll be able to use the Joy-Cons to paint the air with Motion-Control Painting…
Originally released in 2006, Okami brought the Japanese sumi-e ink style art to video games, marrying art with action and an epic tale, making it one of the most unique and beautiful video games ever. Okami HD will be available as a digital download for Nintendo Switch this summer.
In the game, players draw brushstrokes on screen with the Celestial Brush to battle opponents or solve puzzles. Unique to Nintendo Switch, Okami HD will offer new functionality for the Celestial Brush, taking advantage of the Nintendo Switch system’s touchscreen and motion-control support to create intuitive new ways to solve puzzles and defeat foes.
The first trailer for Okami HD on the Switch has been embedded above.
