Okami is an action-adventure game where players control Amaterasu, the sun goddess in the form of a white wolf, on a quest to restore life and color to the world after it is cursed by the evil Orochi. The game features a unique cel-shaded art style inspired by traditional Japanese ink painting. Gameplay involves exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat, utilizing the Celestial Brush to draw symbols that produce magical effects and interact with the environment.