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Okabu is a PlayStation 3 Indie developed PlayStation Network download game you likely haven't played or heard of and thanks to the abysmal store redesign a few years back, you likely don't even know it's on there. While at first glance you might think this is a Japanese made game it in fact comes from a United Kingdom developer studio called HandCircus.

Okabu is a truly unique game, the heroes the Cloud Whales have an eco theme and use bright, bold and colourful character design. Where as the Doza's the villains in this tale use a very different more menacing and grim look with an industrial theme. Gameplay wise it's a mixture of puzzle, adventure, platforming with the handling of a racing game for the whales. It sounds a bit odd, but plays really well, the game also includes online leader boards and couch co-op play. Very much a title for all the family to play together and enjoy. It's hard to fault and if you own a PS3, we highly recommend this title. The African theme music is a real treat to listen to as this style of music in video games is often rarely used.

Artwork from the PlayStation 3 PSN title:

Okabu

Art by HandCircus (Artist name unknown)

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Okabu is a PlayStation game that should get a lot more love than it does, at first glance you might think Okabu is a Japanese developed game. However. HandCircus the studio behind it are in fact British. Okabu uses a wonder a art style and design that sees the player take control of a cloud whale in order to save the day. It’s not a perfect game but very enjoyable in co-op, a rare example from the recent era that supports it on the same console. A very creative and original title it largely when unnoticed when it was released on PSN. A lack of a Japanese release can’t have helped it either.