Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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  • Summary: The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and theThe little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Gamer Escape
    Jun 10, 2020
    100
    It’s a shining example of how to do a sequel. They kept the core of what made the original enjoyable while switching up just about everything they could. There are some elements I feel it did better, some where I feel the original did better with, but on the whole they feel like they’re on equal footing. If you want a game that’s more of an experience than simply something to kill time, if you want something that showcases how artistic games can be, if you want an action platformer with plenty of approaches to combat, I can’t recommend enough that you pick up Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Also Ori and the Blind Forest if you haven’t played it already.
  2. Easy Allies
    Mar 15, 2020
    95
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps retains what the original did well, trims what held it back, and then manages to add in wonderful new elements that elevate this follow-up to new heights. It boasts a fantastic soundtrack and stunning visuals that work perfectly together to craft a beautiful atmosphere. It tops it all off with an emotional story culminating in a great ending that ties together both games. Meanwhile optional side quests offer wonderful insights into this new world. It’s an exceptional game that you don’t want to miss.
  3. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 22, 2020
    91
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more than just a worthy successor to Blind Forest. It enriches and improves all its parts in every aspect, and it is a Metroidvania game that will be remembered for years.
  4. GamesRadar+
    Mar 10, 2020
    90
    A gorgeous, tear-jerking platformer which improves on absolutely everything in the first game and ranks among the finest Metroidvanias available today.
  5. Jeuxvideo.com
    Mar 10, 2020
    90
    In five years, the Metroidvania has changed, and Ori has also learned from its peers to stay in the race. A little less demanding but much more varied, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is indeed the great adventure we have been waiting for.
  6. New Game Network
    Mar 17, 2020
    85
    Stunning visuals and brilliant music is just the first course in Ori and the Will of the Wisps. With its large world, lavish combat, and a smooth implementation of the metroidvania design, this sequel is a must-play for fans of the original, and highly recommended for everybody else.
  7. PCGamesN
    Mar 10, 2020
    70
    A haunting journey through a woodland with a real sense of place, but its breadth of mechanics silts up the pacing.

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  1. Positive: 272 out of 310
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 310
  3. Negative: 15 out of 310
  1. MyceIium
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is amazing! The visuals, music and game mechanics are all incredible. You can tell this game was a completeOri and the Will of the Wisps is amazing! The visuals, music and game mechanics are all incredible. You can tell this game was a complete labor of love by Moon Studios! I really enjoy the melee changes that were made as Ori feels like a right badass now :)

    At $30 price point you are getting an amazingly engaging and innovative game with AAA polish. How could you go wrong with that?    … Expand
  2. four12am
    Nov 16, 2021
    10
    Outstanding visuals, the music is incredible, game play is great too. This game is my all time favorite side scrolling Metroidvania platformer.
  4. VovATooL
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Bad game — no! Few bugs — maybe! Masterpiece metroidvania platformer — yes! I`ve enjoyed it until the very end with 100% completion.
  5. RadNet
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Game of the Year Contender for 2020, music is epic, gameplay is perfection, artstyle is Beautiful.
  6. tazzmaniac
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing in all sections. Since the first minute, you feel the emotions with the music, the colors, the movement; all is a trueThis game is amazing in all sections. Since the first minute, you feel the emotions with the music, the colors, the movement; all is a true painting in movement. The battle system is a great evolution, the progression system now is nicer.

    The great improvement in this game is the inclusion of secondary missions and a greater map to explore, plus real boss battles.

    I must be fair and say that the only problem with this game is the optimization problems. Sometimes sound lags, other times loading times, and others I have lag when I starting the game, but that's all, I play in Xbox Game Pass PC.    … Expand
  7. razMN
    Mar 30, 2022
    9
    For sure a game I recommend anyone playing, it's a very clear evolution from the first game in every aspect, from gameplay to story. There'sFor sure a game I recommend anyone playing, it's a very clear evolution from the first game in every aspect, from gameplay to story. There's some points that got me confused, like sidequests objectives in general (and NPCs being refered to as "Moki", and there's tons of these around).

    But it's on Game Pass, and it's a masterpiece I recommend playing.    … Expand
  8. somovbiu
    May 4, 2023
    0
    Confusing as hell. This is the first game where I have to google how to pass the first boss fight (Howl). It's a sign that this game will onlyConfusing as hell. This is the first game where I have to google how to pass the first boss fight (Howl). It's a sign that this game will only confuse me even more. So sod off. Emo and gay kids, this game will be right up your alley.… Expand

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