A cell-shaded action-adventure set in the realm of feudal Japan is being developed by Capcom’s Clover studios, which are also responsible for Viewtiful Joe 2’s development. The story of kami recounts the adventures of Amaterasu, a wolf-goddess, who is tasked with thwarting the plans of an evil monster known as Orochi to take control of the wonderful world of feudal Japan. kami takes the well-established technique of cell shading and transforms it into a picture that is reminiscent of a Hokusai-style Japanese woodblock print.
Amaterasu is equipped with a paintbrush that the player can use to destroy adversaries, build bridges and wind, and return the forest to its original splendor. This is done so that the player feels as though they are playing a painting rather than an actual game. When an opponent is vanquished, the world regains its color, and the natural life force begins to gently rebuild. During the course of the game, players will be able to bring up a canvas on which they can sketch using the celestial brush. New powers and techniques are acquired as you go.
Your mission in kami is to bring the thriving forests and diverse creatures back to their former splendor, and the game is full of vast landscapes and dungeons for you to investigate. Amaterasu faces up against a wide variety of foes, including some very epic boss fights, on her way to achieving her objective. If she assists the people she encounters along the way, she will find that many of them are willing to assist her in achieving her goal.
