15 Genius Gameplay Mechanics That Defined the 2000s

CELESTIAL BRUSH (OKAMI)

Okami is an unabashed work of art, and the Celestial Paintbrush is responsible so much of that. The perfect foil for the game’s watercolour aesthetic, the paintbrush was the spine of the entire experience. From puzzles to combat to traversal, this ingenious mechanic defined Okami from start to finish, and throughout the game’s long runtime, it never got old. It was even better, in fact, if you played the game with motion controls.