Long ago, the world was saved by a powerful warrior and a courageous wolf named Shiranui. Defeating the dreaded Orochi dragon, the two heroes became legends. One hundred years later, it's your job to mirror their achievement, a task that won't be easy.

Welcome to the vast world of Okami. With imps to slay, French-speaking boys to smack, and tons of items to collect, you'll likely find yourself overwhelmed with options. Fear not, young pup, for IGN is here. Our Okami strategy guide will lead the way.

In this Okami strategy guide, you'll find:

• BASICS // General tips for enemies and combat, plus tricks for scoring loads of valuable fangs.
• WALKTHROUGH // Complete Okami walkthrough to get you through the sprawling adventure.
• SIDEQUESTS // Info on sidequest completion, plus locations of hidden clovers and sun fragments.
• BRUSH TECHNIQUES // Tips for using your brush techniques in ways you may not have imagined.
• SECRETS // Stray bead locations and other secrets to help you complete Okami.

Guide by: Mark Ryan Sallee