If you can make it past the super boring, exceedingly long introduction story then you are in for a major treat!
This award winning game is unique both in style and plot. It is a absolutely stunning combination of Japanese art styles (both current and modern) that comes to life in an explorable environment. Best of all you get to play a beautiful white wolf god named Amaterasu. Running around barking, jumping and digging is only the start of the fun this pup gets to have. Guided by a tiny little ball of light called Issun, the adventure is fairly straightforward, but there is endless time given for play and exploration. There is fighting, but the only difficult thing about it is the arm workout it provides!
One of the most interesting aspects of the game is the Celestial brush. Once enacted it freezes the scene into a japanese paper parchment style look, and the giant paintbrush appears. It can be used quite easily to hurt enemies, heal trees and even create lily pads for crossing water. The controls are simple and easy, some of the most natural I have used. Its like being sucked into a magical land and carried away by beautiful music.
Wiki Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Ckami
Art of Okami Website: http://www.artofokami.com/
For Tweens?
Yes. I think the only reason this game is rated T for Teen is due to a busty goddess character who is rarely seen. There are battles, but they are extremely tame in the violence department.
Final Word:
I fully intend to donate hours of my life to playing this game.
Okami. (2006) [Wii Platform]. Mateo, CA: Capcom. Rated: T for Teen
