Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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  1. Kerre2
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEERFECt
  2. Tekpoak
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Pasaba por aca sin acordarme de opinar sobre ori, jugados y terminados ambos, comprado en xbox one X switch y una copia de steam, puedo menconar que el juego es precioso su historia triste y maravillosa nos dice la realidad del ser humano, entre nosotros y no pensar y ponerse en el lugar del otro, un juego con una musica que incluso en este mismo momento la estoy reproduciendo en miPasaba por aca sin acordarme de opinar sobre ori, jugados y terminados ambos, comprado en xbox one X switch y una copia de steam, puedo menconar que el juego es precioso su historia triste y maravillosa nos dice la realidad del ser humano, entre nosotros y no pensar y ponerse en el lugar del otro, un juego con una musica que incluso en este mismo momento la estoy reproduciendo en mi cabeza, un metroidvania con una perfeccion grafica abrumadora que jamas olvidare.
    Un juego magistral que nunca olvidare.    … Expand
  3. Pteromyin0
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played.

    Didn't play the first one, but I enjoyed WotW very much, running flawlessly on a well-powered PC with a XONE Controller. Music and sound are fantastic, level design is clever, graphics and animations are perfectly smooth. The story was just okay, but I didn't play because of that. On "easy" it was just the right casual difficulty for me, making    One of the best games I have ever played.

    Didn't play the first one, but I enjoyed WotW very much, running flawlessly on a well-powered PC with a XONE Controller. Music and sound are fantastic, level design is clever, graphics and animations are perfectly smooth. The story was just okay, but I didn't play because of that. On "easy" it was just the right casual difficulty for me, making me feel insanely agile after I aquired most of the skills. I particularly enjoyed the combat, which lets you freely express your preferred style. You become a true ninja ghost squirrel by the end.

    However, there was a lot of switching back and forth between the skills, and I didn't use half of them at all. When my girlfriend played she was missing clearer instructions of what to do next. Sometimes it was also not clear to her if it was her skills or the design that would not let her reach a ledge. There could have been a tutorial moki or something that teaches you certain jump choreos. I also would not mind to have a little bit more playtime. The sandworm chase was already patched by the time I played, I actually made it in my second try. After all, this game definitely is a masterpiece.    … Expand
  4. SP00P
    Aug 30, 2023
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful, feels amazing to play, has a heartfelt story, and a musical score that takes your breath away. Handily takes my 10/10.
  5. DoomDoc_
    Aug 11, 2023
    10
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  6. kucky7576
    Aug 9, 2023
    10
    Masterpiece for me, one of the most beautiful games i have ever played. super ambienve, art, music and gameplay!
  7. Sanguis_Baronem
    Jul 28, 2023
    9
    A better ori, nothing more, if you liked the first game you are gonna like this too.
  8. APolChrome
    Jul 17, 2023
    9
    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Ori and the Will of The Wisps es un juegazo. Si ya Ori and the Blind Forest era un juego sobresaliente, esta secuela dice "quien sos" y mejora en todo lo mejorable a su precuela. Si bien al principio, puede sentirse un poco secuela continuista, a lo largo de la aventura te das cuenta de que es algo distinto, pero en el mismo universo.    (Reseña sacada de mi cuenta de Steam: APolChrome)

    Ori and the Will of The Wisps es un juegazo. Si ya Ori and the Blind Forest era un juego sobresaliente, esta secuela dice "quien sos" y mejora en todo lo mejorable a su precuela. Si bien al principio, puede sentirse un poco secuela continuista, a lo largo de la aventura te das cuenta de que es algo distinto, pero en el mismo universo. Vamos a desgranar todo.

    El mapa de su precuela no terminó de encantarme. Pues este juego soluciona todos los problemas que mencioné (como la mucha linealidad para un metroidvania) y añade un montón de cosas por hacer. Y sí, son UN MONTÓN. En el mapa, habrá NPCs que tendrán distintas funciones: algunos mandarán "rumores" (que son unas mini misiones secundarias de ver un lugar), otros te darán mejoras u objetos a cambio de dinero y otros tendrán funciones muy marcadas, como venderte mapas, darte misiones secundarias o darte cosas a cambio de otra moneda. Solo con esto, ya mejoran muchísimo el mapa, porque te dan a conocer que hay más gente. Además, hay una especie de santuarios en los que por pruebas te dan dinero, que expande más la exploración.

    Jugablemente, es increíble. Los controles son igual de fluidos que los de su precuela, pero añade una cantidad de mecánicas a las del juego base, que acostumbrarse al anterior después de haberlo jugado será muy difícil. Son muy variadas y consiguen que tanto el movimiento como el combate de este juego sean una maravilla. Esto sumado a una especie de sistema de amuletos como el de Hollow Knight, expande las posiblidades hasta el infinito.

    Las boss-fights son muy buenas, pero hay muy pocas. Todas siguen un sistema parecido (que no destriparé aquí) pero se sienten muy diferentes entre sí y son muy difíciles, por lo que el hecho de hacerlas bien, es un logro increíble. Las mazmorras se echan de menos, habiendo solo 2 en todo el juego pero las que hay están diseñadas de manera excelente.

    Audiovisualmente es lo único en lo que no se podía mejorar a la precuela. Es igual de bonito, tiene entornos muy variados de aspecto y de colores (diferenciando los elementos con colores característicos) y el diseño de personajes, enemigos y jefes es increíble. La OST es para ir a la casa de cada uno de los compositores y felicitarles individualmente. Algunas canciones son obras de arte que llegan al corazón.

    Si bien la historia no es lo que más destaca del juego, está bastante bien. Tiene algún giro que nadie se esperaría y que a algunos podría llegar a sacarles lagrimillas. Toca temas muy parecidos a los de la precuela, y hace una narrativa bastante buena.

    Resumiendo, Ori and the Will of the Wisps es un juegazo (casi obra maestra) que perfecciona a su precuela en todo lo perfeccionable que tenía. Recomendadísimo    … Expand
  9. TheBroShota
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tenía Años que ningún juego me hacía llorar, muy bien juego, que ojala salga una tercera parte… Expand
  10. turgaysenturk
    Jul 13, 2023
    9
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps improves upon the original with new combat mechanics and interesting characters. The smooth integration of platforming and battles makes for an immersive and memorable gaming experience. The art design and music in the game, just like in its predecessor, are exceptional.
  11. ChargingCable
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    Game that complements the battle system that was lacking in 'Ori and the Blind Forest'.
    Various puzzles, beautiful art, and magnificent music provide a satisfying experience.
  12. vlaadi06
    Jun 22, 2023
    10
    best game ever. the world and graphics are so beautiful, the story is emotional, great character design with some of the best videogame soundtracks ever made. it gets pretty easy after your first playthrough or if you know the best shard combos, but challenge runs exist
  13. BARAO555
    Jun 17, 2023
    9
    the same game as the last game but with better everything. masterpiece and one of the best indie game ever made
  14. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    I exploited it... It has a very nice gameplay, the theme is also very nice.
  15. Mastereed
    May 17, 2023
    9
    IMMORTAL OAK

    INTRODUCTION: Ori and the Will of the Wisps was developed by Moon Studios and released in March 2020. As the sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest, it boasts improvements in all aspects, both technically and creatively, enhancing the beauty of an already excellent title. The game has been fully completed at 100%. FIRST STEPS: The introduction of Ori and the Will of the    IMMORTAL OAK

    INTRODUCTION:
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps was developed by Moon Studios and released in March 2020. As the sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest, it boasts improvements in all aspects, both technically and creatively, enhancing the beauty of an already excellent title. The game has been fully completed at 100%.

    FIRST STEPS:
    The introduction of Ori and the Will of the Wisps consists of short playable sequences interspersed with scenes illustrating the growth of Ori and Ku, the young owl born after the events of the first chapter. These scenes provide information about the characters of Ori and Ku for those who haven't played the first game and showcase their development for those who have. Moreover, the small movement phases give players a taste of what the gameplay will be like throughout the game. Once the introductory sequence is completed, the player finds themselves alone, fighting the corruption that afflicts the forest of Niwen, and a good set of skills is essential to survive and progress in the story. Finally, during the save creation, players can select the difficulty level, which is divided into three stages, with pretty huge gaps.

    ESCAPING FROM "THINGS":
    The gameplay of Ori and the Will of the Wisps is that of a pure Metroidvania, a genre based on the progression of the game map through power-ups found at different points in the story. This ensures that players have several hours of exploration to overcome previously inaccessible paths. Additionally, the gameplay is fast-paced and frenetic thanks to various obtainable dashes. Like the first game, there will be various power-ups, with at least one in each game area, allowing players to explore hidden portions of the map. However, this second installment adds several complexities not present in the first one, incorporating more distinct RPG elements. Players can equip up to 3 usable abilities with different effects, both for combat and exploration. These abilities can be freely swapped at any time without cost, and the game freezes to simplify this exchange. There are also several equipable perks available from the pause menu, which provide effective buffs to Ori's combat skills or sustenance. Passive upgrades that unlock through game progression are also present. A hub with various interactable NPCs has been introduced, useful for purchasing and upgrading the aforementioned abilities. It is also designed to accommodate different secondary quests that provide in-game currency, damage and sustenance upgrades, as well as further development of the game's storyline. One of the most appreciated mechanics from the first game, the enemy chase scenes, has been multiplied and greatly improved, adding exciting variety to the gameplay. Finally, true bosses with unique mechanics and designs have been added.

    THE RADIANCE:
    The most impressive and carefully crafted aspect of this game is undoubtedly its graphics and the aesthetics of its game world. Every detail, be it animations, backgrounds, cutscenes, or enemies, is meticulously designed. In each game environment, players can pause to admire the background and discover an infinite number of details. The use of colors to evoke certain sensations is carefully crafted, with darker and gloomier areas adorned with vibrant colors to provide a sense of tranquility for players, and tranquil areas where formidable enemies lurk, easily predictable thanks to the game map's design. The menus themselves reveal the passion with which this game was developed, with drawings and illustrations that update during gameplay in response to encountered events. The addition of three-dimensional cutscenes further showcases the studio's skill in pushing their boundaries, bringing to life an astonishing title like this.

    THE CALL OF THE FOREST:
    The soundtrack of this game is impressive and surpasses that of its predecessor, incorporating different styles and evolving the ones already used. The attention to sound effects perfectly complements what has been described for the aesthetic aspect.

    BUT WHY A 9?

    PROS:
    The merits of this game are so numerous that they are indescribable in such few characters. This is one of those reasons to purchase a console, as it was exclusive for years. It is an almost flawless title that reaches aesthetic levels capable of setting a very high bar in the 2D platforming landscape.

    CONS:
    The drawbacks are extremely limited. They could be the limited number of different enemies or the potential bugs that can be encountered. The lack of a true endgame area, present in the first game, can also be considered a con. Additionally, the inspiration from Hollow Knight could be seen as a downside since various features, such as the amulets, are clearly influenced. Lastly, due to the game's frenetic pace, combat can often become chaotic and it is easy to take damage without realizing it.

    RATING:
    Gameplay: 9,5
    Music: 9,5
    Story: 8,5
    Exploration: 9,5
    _    … Expand
  16. zNeverSleep
    May 14, 2023
    5
    The game is insane in some aspects. Art direction, sound design, graphics etc. But one thing hold me back and made me quit the game: level design fragmentation. I feel like almost all areas needed something i didn`t have to proceed. 1 time for area is okay, but 2/3? I just lost my will to play because of that (i played for the second time and 6 hours).
  17. 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 only confuse me even more. So sod off. Emo and gay kids, this game will be right up your alley.
  18. DJVita
    Apr 4, 2023
    10
    Ori is an absolute gem of a game.
    The stunning visuals and immersive soundtrack create an enchanting atmosphere that pulls you right into Ori's world. The gameplay is smooth and challenging, with a great balance of platforming and combat. And the story is both heartwarming and emotional, with memorable characters and moments that will stay with you long after you've finished playing.
  19. keshudioo
    Mar 28, 2023
    10
    This game is a masterpiece.

    +++ Graphics, music, character designs, level design, weapons and abilities + We have side quests now and improvable weapons and abilities + We have real boss fights along with the escape scenes, although the escape sequences are much easier then in BF The story is just wonderful. It made me cry several times, and it hurts even to think about it. This game is    This game is a masterpiece.

    +++ Graphics, music, character designs, level design, weapons and abilities
    + We have side quests now and improvable weapons and abilities
    + We have real boss fights along with the escape scenes, although the escape sequences are much easier then in BF

    The story is just wonderful. It made me cry several times, and it hurts even to think about it. This game is an improvement in every aspect, all sequel must be like this. Highly recommended. It's become one of my favourite games.    … Expand
  20. Prsmrti
    Mar 23, 2023
    9
    A beautiful sequel to the first part that has kept the wonderful unique style and a little more pumped up the effects. Lighting, drawing, animation and sound impress all the same as before, and create a unique atmosphere for each location. In the winter one you feel the cold, and in the summer one you feel the warmth of the sun and tranquility. If you liked the first part you'll like thisA beautiful sequel to the first part that has kept the wonderful unique style and a little more pumped up the effects. Lighting, drawing, animation and sound impress all the same as before, and create a unique atmosphere for each location. In the winter one you feel the cold, and in the summer one you feel the warmth of the sun and tranquility. If you liked the first part you'll like this one no less!:>… Expand
  21. triadne
    Mar 15, 2023
    7
    horrible inconsistent design. some things look like platforms and are, the bit right next to it looks exactly the same but isn't a platform. things that don't look like walls turn out to be walls.spikes hurt you, except when the spikes aren't actually there but are foreground artwork but look exactly the same as the others. the game even gives you extra abilities and doesn't even tell you.horrible inconsistent design. some things look like platforms and are, the bit right next to it looks exactly the same but isn't a platform. things that don't look like walls turn out to be walls.spikes hurt you, except when the spikes aren't actually there but are foreground artwork but look exactly the same as the others. the game even gives you extra abilities and doesn't even tell you. the game is telling you to use your feather to get past a bear, but your ability to float with a feather doesn't work and the game completely neglects to tell you that a special move with the feather is now in your menu. it was at that point that I am done with the game. I can't take any more of the frustration. because there has been A LOT of it, so many things, like getting stuck in walls, controls not responding, enemies action totally stupid and throwing themselves into spikes for no reason,
    multiple useless systems that add nothing to the core game experience.    … Expand
  22. Nick7000
    Mar 9, 2023
    8
    Поражает красотой в начале игры, поражает попыткой вы***бать меня в зад в конце игры, просто великолепно) Не завидую беднягам, проходившим это на клавиатуре.
  23. 3ls0ul
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Este juego aún no lo eh jugado o completado, así que pondré una reseña y nota diferentes cuando lo haga.
  24. realWhiteMan
    Mar 5, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My rating is based on my impressions of the game. This is not an objective review. I play quite a big number of titles per year and decided to review them as a peace of art and not as a product.… Expand
  25. Kauank
    Jan 27, 2023
    10
    Jogo absurdo! Graficos, gameplay, trilha sonora... Tudo em altíssimo nível.
  26. Udiba
    Dec 20, 2022
    10
    Lindo, maravilhoso, muito bonito, e tem uma gameplay orgásmica, compre quando entrar em promoção
  27. Aidelweiss
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    My 2020 GOTY, and probably my all time favourite game too (tied with hollow knight).

    This game is the peak of metroidvania genre, exploration is amazing with every area so distinct (you can literally give small screenshot of the game and i can tell which region you are at), the combat is great, the platforming is godly, artstyle is somehow even better than the last game, music is    My 2020 GOTY, and probably my all time favourite game too (tied with hollow knight).

    This game is the peak of metroidvania genre, exploration is amazing with every area so distinct (you can literally give small screenshot of the game and i can tell which region you are at), the combat is great, the platforming is godly, artstyle is somehow even better than the last game, music is amazing (specially the chase music), story is also great, control is so fluid and responsive that some people start complaining about it being too slippery.

    The best sequel that fixes every issue with the last game.    … Expand
  28. That_One_Dude
    Nov 27, 2022
    9
    I enjoyed Ori and the Blind Forest, but I was never in love with it. However, Will of the Wisps changed that for me. Everything in this game is beautiful. The art style has this sort of majestic and chanting feel I can't explain, which is the same for the soundtrack.
    For gameplay, I love it. It combines Ori and the Blind Forest along with with a bit of Hollow Knight for an incredible    I enjoyed Ori and the Blind Forest, but I was never in love with it. However, Will of the Wisps changed that for me. Everything in this game is beautiful. The art style has this sort of majestic and chanting feel I can't explain, which is the same for the soundtrack.
    For gameplay, I love it. It combines Ori and the Blind Forest along with with a bit of Hollow Knight for an incredible experience.
    And the story....let's just say it's the closest I have ever gotten to crying in a piece of media ever.
    Please buy this.    … Expand
  29. Insane96
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Another masterpiece by Moon Studios. They didn't just take the first game and made a sequel, they've almost made a completely new game.. They even fixed the hard difficulty making it actually not "everything one shots you" difficulty.
  30. Ragnax
    Oct 26, 2022
    10
    The game is simply amazing. All the features of the first game have been taken to their maximum, it is more beautiful and bigger. The soundtrack is impeccable and the gameplay is simple but challenging. Of course, playing on a high difficulty will help but the way the game works the dynamics of skills to fight and move through the scenario was done perfectly. It is a must.
  31. safari
    Sep 22, 2022
    10
    oyunun hikayesi tatlı ve acıklı
    oyun aktı gitti bazı noktalarda tadında zorladı
    sadece yan görevlerde hangisi yapsam kime verip biteceği bi türlü anlıyamadım
    aksiyon oynanış mekanikleri hoşuma gitti
    kesinlikle oynanaması gereken bir oyun
    15 ila 20 saat arası sürüyor tavsiye edilir
  32. Jattaman
    Sep 20, 2022
    9
    Splendido sequel del primo Ori.
    Platform metroidiano con trama semplice ma toccante e un bellissimo finale.
    Game design ricco, stile grafico splendido e bellissima colonna sonora.
    Giocabilità elevata e livello di sfida medio alto.
    Consigliatissimo.
  33. cCc123cCc
    Sep 7, 2022
    10
    What an amazing game. Masterpiece!!!
    Sevmediğim bir tür olmasına rağmen şans verdim iyi ki de vermişim muhteşem bir oyun.
  34. CharlesDuchemin
    Aug 28, 2022
    8
    Beautiful, fluid and fun, but it offers little innovation with regards to the first part.
  35. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Aug 12, 2022
    10
    Its perfect. Men dont tear up but I teared up a litte in the end. The music especially is a fking masterpiece.
  36. TheDuner13
    Aug 6, 2022
    10
    goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
  37. BerceGampu
    Jul 23, 2022
    10
    So engaging with atmoshphere, music score, voice actor, Challenging action packed with variations of ability. I think we would remember this game for years to come.
  38. Jachym25
    Jul 19, 2022
    9
    Everything was amazing, mainly all the art. The mechanic around the currency was probably better than the previous one. However there was no need to use all the weapons and upgrades so probably like 70% of all purchasable upgrades were useless. I feel like every part of the map was cool and original, except one with the darkness efect. I didn't like that one.
    Except that, everything was    Everything was amazing, mainly all the art. The mechanic around the currency was probably better than the previous one. However there was no need to use all the weapons and upgrades so probably like 70% of all purchasable upgrades were useless. I feel like every part of the map was cool and original, except one with the darkness efect. I didn't like that one.
    Except that, everything was amazing and I LOVED it very much, would recommend to anyone.    … Expand
  39. alex_opr
    Jul 17, 2022
    10
    As a Metroidvania fan, I had an amazing experience from start to finish. The visuals, music, and gameplay were spectacular.
  40. Bodislav
    Jul 13, 2022
    9
    Magical .
  41. SilverOrlov
    Jun 19, 2022
    10
    Still an excellent platformer with elements of metroidvania and a beautiful, albeit simple, story. This time, the developers decided to experiment with the action genre and added full-fledged bosses, a dozen mini-arenas, races with your shadow and simple melee combat, by itself. Since there are Skill/Upgrade Crystals here, you can combine them to your heart. There are a dozen simple sideStill an excellent platformer with elements of metroidvania and a beautiful, albeit simple, story. This time, the developers decided to experiment with the action genre and added full-fledged bosses, a dozen mini-arenas, races with your shadow and simple melee combat, by itself. Since there are Skill/Upgrade Crystals here, you can combine them to your heart. There are a dozen simple side quests here too.
    For the first hour of a regular game-play, it constantly seemed to me that the game was uncomfortable, the character moves/jumps amorphously, but then I got used to it and, quite normally, passed the most difficult places of the game, and traveling through locations was fast due to a "local parkour" without errors and damage.
    There are small complaints about the game, like self-repetitions, in a couple of places, but these are all trifles and nit-picking. Like I said - it's still a gaming masterpiece... which, in the second part, put an end to the history of our character Ori.    … Expand
  42. Skizzlok
    Jun 16, 2022
    5
    The most frustrating game I have played in a long time. There are way too many abilities and they are all tied to the same buttons. They tried to make this game feel complex but instead they just made it bloated. I don't understand how this game has so many 10 rankings.
  43. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    9
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  44. BrutalPlayer
    May 6, 2022
    10
    This is the best game i ever played. Not most difficult but it surely was not easy. Visuals and sound is stunning, every location is beautiful. Game is deep, short but intense. it contains several escape sections which are about minute long but are very cinematic. i wold give 20/10 if i could. It just swept all classic games i played!!!
  45. StarkAgentos
    May 1, 2022
    3
    Обычный платформер, ничего особенного. Автосохранения кривые. И это говно выпустила майкрософт. Никакого бюджета в игре не видно.
  46. makarosu
    Apr 24, 2022
    6
    Графика 9/10
    Сюжет 10/10
    Музыка 10/10
    Геймплей 3/10
    Минус балл за токсичность разработчика когда эту игру обвиняли в краже фишек из hollow knight и ещё минус балл за баги
    Итого: 6/10
  47. BaldursThones
    Apr 13, 2022
    9
    The graphics + the music + the dash move you use in the air are all amazing, with the addition of some mechanics from hollow knight make this game a masterpiece.
  48. MrVali
    Apr 12, 2022
    8
    Better than game 1 because now we attack enemies, a small orb doesn't do it for us.
  49. 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'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.
  50. jarvitom
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    Perfect game, emotional story with great sound, challenging but polished gameplay. Beautiful graphics and level design, had a lot of fun playing it.
  51. mwoning1031
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Unbelievable graphics, great directing, and a moving story, the best game in life not to be missed.
  52. zyllus
    Feb 26, 2022
    10
    This is a fabulous sequel to the previous game. The gameplay is pretty much the same with some new weapon types but the music and graphics is mesmerizing. Use headphones while playing the game for best experience.
  53. skdcraw
    Feb 8, 2022
    8
    Let's examine this sweet game, which I think Metroidvania lovers should definitely try, in terms of gameplay, art design and story.

    First of all, the game organized a gameplay without leaving the metroidvania classification. You cannot go to certain places, after unlocking some abilities, you can go back and continue exploring. So, did the game lead you to exploration? Yeah. The rewards    Let's examine this sweet game, which I think Metroidvania lovers should definitely try, in terms of gameplay, art design and story.

    First of all, the game organized a gameplay without leaving the metroidvania classification. You cannot go to certain places, after unlocking some abilities, you can go back and continue exploring. So, did the game lead you to exploration? Yeah. The rewards you receive as a result of exploration in the game do not affect your game to such an extent that it does not affect them at all. We can say it in its full form. Apart from that, the fighting mechanics are designed to leave a very sweet taste in the mouth. There are absolutely no small enemies that you will have to struggle with, and after a certain point they are like a chore.

    The most important point of the game is the atmosphere. Together with both the image and the music, this game is perhaps one of the best games of all time. First of all, let's say that the music is handled in accordance with the theme of each episode. As soon as I finished the game, I searched the internet for their music. Images and animations, on the other hand, look like they were made by a master. It has a simple yet inclusive atmosphere, away from the crazy trend we call "fancy" that has emerged recently. The game has also been so determined about animations. There are neither animations that you hate to see because they draw your attention too much, nor "why is there no animation here?" sequences you mentioned. This art design that doesn't want you to leave the game is definitely commendable.

    The story of the game is definitely forgotten, besides the two factors we just mentioned. Although the game reminds us of our purpose at moderate intervals, it is not possible to remember it unless the story is too deep in this atmosphere and gameplay. The story isn't very deep either. The story of this game is a continuation of the previous game, so I say play the previous one, even if you are not going to play it, check out a summary.

    Ori and the Will of the Wisps, which was given as a very good answer to the question of how Triple A would be a metroidvania game, is absolutely a masterpiece.    … Expand
  54. Arcadiuz
    Jan 29, 2022
    8
    Not as good as the predecessor. But it´s a well done sequel. The artdesign and score are Stunning. Ori has one of the best metroid vania gemaplay. Everything feels so smooth.
  55. ertyz
    Jan 13, 2022
    6
    it was ok.
    nice game if I need to compare among all other games by the way.
  56. tremault
    Jan 7, 2022
    0
    horrible inconsistent design. some things look like platforms and are, the bit right next to it looks exactly the same but isn't a platform. things that don't look like walls turn out to be walls.spikes hurt you, except when the spikes aren't actually there but are foreground artwork but look exactly the same as the others. the game even gives you extra abilities and doesn't even tell you.horrible inconsistent design. some things look like platforms and are, the bit right next to it looks exactly the same but isn't a platform. things that don't look like walls turn out to be walls.spikes hurt you, except when the spikes aren't actually there but are foreground artwork but look exactly the same as the others. the game even gives you extra abilities and doesn't even tell you. the game is telling you to use your feather to get past a bear, but your ability to float with a feather doesn't work and the game completely neglects to tell you that a special move with the feather is now in your menu. it was at that point that I am done with the game. I can't take any more of the frustration. because there has been A LOT of it, so many things, like getting stuck in walls, controls not responding, enemies action totally stupid and throwing themselves into spikes for no reason,
    multiple useless systems that add nothing to the core game experience.    … Expand
  57. Rallianto_Rex
    Jan 5, 2022
    9
    Simply amazing. So little to complain about. Near perfect game. Feels and looks good
  58. Centrifikal
    Jan 4, 2022
    9
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a very awesome game to play. I got it back at release and decided to do full playthroughs on normal and hard. I was really surprised. The movement is fluid and smooth. The combat is soo satisfying. I love the soundtrack. I felt a true escape from my normal life as I was playing. That's when you know it's a good game. When time seems to fly by as youOri and the Will of the Wisps is a very awesome game to play. I got it back at release and decided to do full playthroughs on normal and hard. I was really surprised. The movement is fluid and smooth. The combat is soo satisfying. I love the soundtrack. I felt a true escape from my normal life as I was playing. That's when you know it's a good game. When time seems to fly by as you immerse yourself into gameplay. I wanted to give a 10 but I did notice a few technical issues here and there with sound and crashing. I can forgive that. Honestly, it's more like 9.5. The length seemed a little short but I am nitpicking here. Do yourself a favor and buy this game. It is above so many other titles and well worth your time.… Expand
  59. ArmanKarman
    Dec 21, 2021
    10
    The best platformer Metroidvania ever created.
    Advantages: great story, absolutely beautiful world, great combat, fantastic art design, and game design, beautiful soundtrack, great technical performance,
    Disadvantages: No disadvantages were found
  60. Kiriiko
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!!
    Graphics: 10/10
    Gamplay: 10/10
    Audio: 10/10
    Story:10/10
    Good price compare to playtime and experience
  61. Tomle1202
    Dec 9, 2021
    10
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a masterfully crafted experience that will enchant your every sense from start to finish.
  62. AlphaLegit
    Dec 8, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It s a good game so now I have to type 12 more characters long .and now i actually have 90… Expand
  63. caderik
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I played - not a single aspect of the game is not extraordinary. The gameplay is an insane level of perfection, each level is unique and the score is majestic. And the story through the game is threads everything together - oh and the ending is very emotional.
  64. Kutster31
    Nov 20, 2021
    10
    dünyanıın en iyi 2.oyunu bu oyunu goat oyun bayılıyorum arcaneden daha iyi değil daha iyi
  65. JoeyPL5
    Nov 16, 2021
    7
    They really should have stuck to the original formula because Hollow Knight blows this game out of the water in every aspect but art direction. It's unfortunate because this game's world design and mechanics wouldn't seem so bland had it been released before February 24, 2017. Ori and the Blind Forest had a more unique structure that allowed it to be its own unique and memorable adventure.They really should have stuck to the original formula because Hollow Knight blows this game out of the water in every aspect but art direction. It's unfortunate because this game's world design and mechanics wouldn't seem so bland had it been released before February 24, 2017. Ori and the Blind Forest had a more unique structure that allowed it to be its own unique and memorable adventure. This one plays like if Hollow Knight was poorly designed but illustrated by Vincent Van Gogh himself.… Expand
  66. 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.
  67. meatmant
    Nov 7, 2021
    10
    Геймплей - 10/10
    Графон и визуальный стиль - 10/10
    Сюжет - 9/10
    Саундтрек - 10/10
    Общая оценка - 10/10
  68. nioju
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    JOGO NOTA 10! Tudo nele é bom. Tem mais tempo de jogo do que o 1o, esse eu terminei em 13h (o outro foi em 8h). VALE MUITO A PENA!

    Gráfico - 10
    História - 10
    Gameplay - 10
    Trilha Sonora - 10
    Diversão - 10
    Bugs - 10
    Personagens - 10
  69. infinity_1996
    Oct 30, 2021
    9
    Instinctive and responsive control, beautiful graphics and art style, interesting side quests; pretty cliche story telling but massively epic nonetheless
  70. Phuz
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    This game has gorgeous colours. The colour scheme reminded me a bit of Tales of Berseria and the controls are tight and fluid but it's just boring. If I'm not remotely interested in playing then the controls and graphics don't mean ****

    I'm not a huge fan of Metroidvania's but I did really enjoy Luna Nights and I liked Rabi Ribi. I just find this game dull. The sound is totally    This game has gorgeous colours. The colour scheme reminded me a bit of Tales of Berseria and the controls are tight and fluid but it's just boring. If I'm not remotely interested in playing then the controls and graphics don't mean ****

    I'm not a huge fan of Metroidvania's but I did really enjoy Luna Nights and I liked Rabi Ribi. I just find this game dull.

    The sound is totally forgettable, the story was, we got blown away and separated, the graphics were clumsy. You couldn't see things you needed to see, quite often in fact. It just has no charm. If someone put a beef steak and a beef flavour crisp in front of you, you'd pck the steak everytime. Well my games collection has plenty of steak in it and doesn't need this snack.    … Expand
  71. TitaniumDragon
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful 2D Metroidvania. A direct sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest, it follows on from the plot of the first game. In the introduction to the game, Ori and his little family help to raise Ku the owl. She is an adorable little thing, but has a bum wing and so has a hard time flying. Fortunately, you figure out that you can use one of her mom’s feathersOri and the Will of the Wisps is a beautiful 2D Metroidvania. A direct sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest, it follows on from the plot of the first game. In the introduction to the game, Ori and his little family help to raise Ku the owl. She is an adorable little thing, but has a bum wing and so has a hard time flying. Fortunately, you figure out that you can use one of her mom’s feathers (an item from the first game) on her wing as a sort of prosthesis, and she can fly after a fashion.

    Naturally, this cuteness can only last so long, and it isn’t long before Ori and Ku fly into a horrible storm over a nasty, shadowy forest. You get separated from Ku, and it is up to Ori to venture into this scary new world to rescue his friend/daughter.

    Visually, this game is pretty spectacular; it makes excellent use of light and dark, the enemies are menacing but have a certain glowy aesthetic appeal to them, while the various allied creatures are cute or cool looking. Everything in this game looks really good.

    On top of that, the game works quite well at pulling at your heartstrings. Not only are characters emotive, with Ori holding and hugging Ku, and sometimes getting hugs back, but the world has problems and the game does a good job of making you want to protect the people in it from them. The darkness is forboding, and bad things are happening to good people who are helping you out – or just trying to survive.

    As such, the game does a really good job of making you feel bad for the characters, and while it doesn’t always hit, it generally does, even if it ends up making the game a bit predictable at times. Still, these developments work well, and we do feel bad for various characters – even the villains at times, as we understand the origin of their dark feelings.

    If I had a quibble with the aesthetic half of the game, it is that the narrator is a bit of a weak point. The game probably would have been more powerful if it hadn’t had one, and while there IS a plot-related reason for their existence, I’m not sure that the payoff from it was ultimately worth the exposition.

    The gameplay, too, is really good. Ori’s movements are really fluid, and his command set is quite solid – you eventually gain the ability to double and triple jump, air dash, “bash” (launching yourself off of enemies or projectiles in mid-air, which will also send the enemy/projectile flying in the opposite direction, making it useful both offensively and for mobility), float (which isn’t actually that useful by the time you get it, but still appreciated), climb up walls and walljump, and generally get all the abilities you’d expect to. But what makes the game work well is that Ori’s movements are really smooth, and it feels good to control him – Ori is highly responsive to your commands, and easy to control and get to do what you want him to do.

    There are a number of interesting environments to go through, with a variety of mechanics; these include not only interesting platforming puzzles, but things like darkness that closes in around you and which requires you to dash from light to light, or icy areas that you need to thaw out by manipulating projectiles and getting them to the right location.

    There are even some very interesting timed segments, where you are trying to escape from some big horrible monster, or a catastrophe like an avalanche or flood, and have to keep moving as the environment disintegrates around you. These are really cool, and end up taking up the space of most of the boss fights in the game – they actively test your platforming skills, and are long enough to be exciting and present at least some challenge while short enough not to be obnoxiously long. This extends to some “spirit races” as well, where you race a ghostly spirit to some destination for a reward.

    Ori also does something else important – it actually has good pacing. Many Metroidvanias are a bit lame at the start of the game, but Ori manages to engage the audience with an unfamiliar landscape, excellent visuals while carrying around only a torch as a weapon, and getting the player some extra movement abilities early enough to avoid feeling stale.

    The game’s only real weakness is the combat, but it is a rather significant one. Ori’s own abilities are actually pretty cool – he has quite a variety of combat powers, and there’s even a “shard system” that allows you to modify them. The problem is, the game fails to make interesting use of them. Almost every enemy can be beaten with your basic attack, the few who can’t can be beaten with a hammer smash ability you buy, and… that’s about it. It doesn't help that the game is sparse on bosses as well, and the few that exist are pretty simple.

    Overall, Ori 2 is a very good game, and one well worth playing if you like Metroidvanias or enjoy the aesthetics of the promo videos.    … Expand
  72. AngrySir
    Sep 18, 2021
    10
    A metroidvania masterpiece, great overall design, stunning music and art style
  73. P1KA
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    The best platformer game I have played till this date. Its a wonder how simple the story is and yet it outstanding narrative keeps you stuck till the end. The gameplay is so good, the open world and even the side activities are a joy to explore. And of course the key attraction is the wonderful art style of the game (11/10 for that).
  74. MantTea
    Sep 15, 2021
    9
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps Is amazing game with beautiful graphic and soundtrack ohhh this is the best sound in video game i played with good Mechanics and i see the developer love the The result the game polished and i think this is the best Metroidvania i ever played :)
  75. aalrif
    Aug 1, 2021
    9
    Dibandingkan dengan ori and the blind forest, ori and the will of the wisps ditingkatkan dengan sangat baik. Gameplay nya udah ga loncat loncat aja, sekarang ada banyak skill, senjata, bahkan sekarang ada side quest. di ori atwotw juga musuhnya udah ga kayak "jelly" aja, Musuhnya udah beragam. Boss fight nya juga banyak dan sangat menantang. Musik sama kayak yang dulu which is good, artDibandingkan dengan ori and the blind forest, ori and the will of the wisps ditingkatkan dengan sangat baik. Gameplay nya udah ga loncat loncat aja, sekarang ada banyak skill, senjata, bahkan sekarang ada side quest. di ori atwotw juga musuhnya udah ga kayak "jelly" aja, Musuhnya udah beragam. Boss fight nya juga banyak dan sangat menantang. Musik sama kayak yang dulu which is good, art style sama tapi grafis nya makin bagus, Ceritanya juga tetep bagus. Great game
    9.2/10    … Expand
  76. Vaxzan
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    I Have played this game 5 times and it is my favorite game.

    Gameplay The game takes the platforming and combat from the previous game and enhances and expands on it perfectly. Many of the similar platforming techniques are followed over as well as new additions. The additions make for great platforming that feels satisfying and controls so well that exploring is something sought    I Have played this game 5 times and it is my favorite game.

    Gameplay

    The game takes the platforming and combat from the previous game and enhances and expands on it perfectly. Many of the similar platforming techniques are followed over as well as new additions. The additions make for great platforming that feels satisfying and controls so well that exploring is something sought after rather than something of tedium. The combat is massively expanded in this game with a plethora of different weapons that can be selected and placed on 3 different ability slots, each weapon has a unique feel that is beneficial in different circumstances. I personally really liked the hammer which felt really great to use even at the trade off of being a bit slower. It also features a really fun upgrade that makes it an even better weapon that works very well. The combat in the game is more traditional of a 2d metroidvania but with much more diversity. There is also the addition of boss fights which test combat and are very unique and well made, these are definite highlights of the game. The exploration is greatly enhanced here as each area is somehow even more beautiful than the first game and will need to be revisited as you unlock more abilities, more so than the previous game and bringing it more inline with a traditional metroidvania. The levels also change as you accomplish certain aspects of the story, you start in the beginning area at night time and during a storm which will completely change after a bit of progress to being during the day, this change makes the world feel more alive and grounds the story in time more, it also makes for a better experience when retraversing the previous areas as is quite common. In complete difference from the first game the sequel features many creatures that you will meet and speak with that populate the world and add to the worldbuilding, many of these creatures will try to help you on your journey and are where you can acquire more weapons and upgrades, some of these characters also have quests you can do to unlock even more things and that each tell their own little story. The characters also serve as a way to tell some exposition as characters give their tale of how they came to be and their world came to be. Another new addition is the shard system, this system is very similar to the charm system from Hollow Knight and allows the player to prioritize different things, many shards will help to increase survivability or will increase your damage dealt in exchange for being dealt increased damage. Certain shards work only at high or low health which leads to strategizing how often to heal and where to be at with health. You start with 3 slots for shards but can increase this number by completing combat shrines which serve as a little arena with a few waves that feature the various enemies found in their respective area. Another new addition is spirit trials, these are mini platforming based speedruns that offer spirit light for completing under a certain time, spirit light is the currency used to purchase abilities and upgrades. Each of these features blends together to create a perfect gameplay experience that keeps the player engaged the entire game and offers a variety of options for how to play the game.

    Story

    The story follows Ori in the immediate aftermath of the first game. The new owl has hatched named Ku and struggles with an injured wing to fly, using the feather from the first game Naru, Gumo and Ori fashion Ku a makeshift wing that works to fly. The majority of the story finds Ori searching to be reunited with Ku and eventually to help restore the light to a land that has lost it.

    Graphics

    Somehow this game is even more beautiful than the first one. The artwork of the backgrounds is simply insane once again and is even better in this one. Each background could be a painting in its own right. One of my complaints with the first game was that the backgrounds sometimes blocked enemies, in this one that is no longer the case and the backgrounds got even better. A huge improvement of this game is character designs, with much more important story characters there's no shortage of well designed characters and different ones, each of the main ones feels unique and looks great, the Moki’s especially look incredible.

    Soundtrack

    The soundtrack simply outdoes itself and right from the prologue, the song Ku’s First Flight is an incredible piece that’s intensity builds in tune with Ku flying that serves as an introduction to the new world. The track from the first area, A Shine Upon Inkwater Marsh is beautiful and my favorite track of the game. The songs from the escape sequences are even more intense than the first game. Boss fight themes are great and fit well with the fight.

    Conclusion

    This game is a masterpiece, there is no other way to describe it. If you like metroidvanias or platformers buy it, or play it on gamepass.    … Expand
  77. giannis2001
    Jul 16, 2021
    9
    One of the best 2D platformers you can play. It's improved than it's already succesful prequel in every aspect. The world is visually astounding and the gameplay feels way more smooth with more incredible abilities. It's a masterpiece.
  78. Astralniy
    Jul 13, 2021
    10
    Это просто шикарно. Сегодня вы не найдете платформер столь красивый, как вторая часть Ori. Сегодня вы не найдете платформер с более качественным саундтреком. Даже боевка не осталась в стороне. И сюжет достоин отдельного внимания, собственно, у этой игры совсем нет недостатков. Она идеальная в том замысле, в котором задумываласьЭто просто шикарно. Сегодня вы не найдете платформер столь красивый, как вторая часть Ori. Сегодня вы не найдете платформер с более качественным саундтреком. Даже боевка не осталась в стороне. И сюжет достоин отдельного внимания, собственно, у этой игры совсем нет недостатков. Она идеальная в том замысле, в котором задумывалась
  79. TenderRazerd
    Jun 8, 2021
    10
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps - превосходное продолжение истории о приключениях Ори на втором острове Нивен.
    Пройдя игру за 18 часов и записав по ней прохождение, я скажу одно:
    не смотря на то что у меня были проблемы со звуком, игра мне понравилось во всех аспектах игры начиная с повествования истории и заканчивая геймплеем. По сравнении с первой частью, вторая часть превзошла первую    Ori and the Will of the Wisps - превосходное продолжение истории о приключениях Ори на втором острове Нивен.
    Пройдя игру за 18 часов и записав по ней прохождение, я скажу одно:
    не смотря на то что у меня были проблемы со звуком, игра мне понравилось во всех аспектах игры начиная с повествования истории и заканчивая геймплеем. По сравнении с первой частью, вторая часть превзошла первую очень сильно. Игра постоянно затягивала своей красотой каждой локации и приятной музыкой, которую хочется слушать вновь и вновь.
    В некоторых моментах эта игра заставит даже самого каменного человека зареветь от переживания главным героям игры.
    Я лично не сдерживался и держал рядом с собой носовой платок на всякий случай.
    Если вам кто то скажет что игра полное коричневое пятно и будет отговаривать от покупки игры, не слушайте его и молча берите и играйте, ни за что не пожалеете о потраченных 515 рублях.
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent continuation of the story of Ori's adventures on the second island of Niven.
    Having completed the game in 18 hours and recorded a walkthrough, I will say one thing:
    despite the fact that I had problems with the sound, I liked the game in all aspects of the game from the narrative of the story to the gameplay. Compared to the first part, the second part surpassed the first very much. The game was constantly addictive with its beauty of each location and pleasant music that you want to listen to again and again.
    In some moments, this game will make even the most stone man roar with the experience of the main characters of the game.
    I personally didn't hold back and kept a handkerchief next to me just in case.
    If someone tells you that the game is a complete brown spot and will dissuade you from buying the game, do not listen to him and silently take and play, you will never regret the 515 rubles spent.    … Expand
  80. Tryve
    May 27, 2021
    10
    Touching , heartfelt story, beautiful vistas, cool powers, soothing music and interesting side-characters. Masterpiece of a game. Only downside is the difficulty lvl, otherwise, it is perfect. GOTY 2020 for me along with Ms Flight Sim
  81. Atecno
    May 24, 2021
    9
    BEAUTIFUL AND MORE FUN THAN THE ORIGINAL
    The challenges were hard especially with the timers
  82. GameBoyAdv4002
    May 15, 2021
    10
    I think this might be the best game I've ever played. Is the story a bit simple? Yes. Is the soundtrack not as good as Blind Forest? Yes, but only by a little. Is ground movement still a little too slippery? Yes. Is the world building a little scuffed? Yes. But these are my main problems with this game, and those are nit-picks! The movement is the most satisfying I've ever seen, the artI think this might be the best game I've ever played. Is the story a bit simple? Yes. Is the soundtrack not as good as Blind Forest? Yes, but only by a little. Is ground movement still a little too slippery? Yes. Is the world building a little scuffed? Yes. But these are my main problems with this game, and those are nit-picks! The movement is the most satisfying I've ever seen, the art design is so full of colour and style, the world design is elegant and interesting, the combat is varied and challenging, the soundtrack is beyond beautiful and the ending is made out of pure catharsis. And the most amazing part? It elevates its predecessor through expansion of gameplay mechanics and continuation of themes. Play Ori and the Blind Forest, then play this game. It's more that worth it.… Expand
  83. Manny-Cala
    May 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing story and graphic. It's a Masterpiece. No bugs, everything is wonderful. Thank you so much.
  84. LordZed
    May 4, 2021
    8
    A vast improvement over the first game in the series in nearly every way. Nearly twice as long with improvements in combat, controls, an upgrade system, and much more complex platforming as well as a vast array of abilities. In addition to this the great visuals and sound design of the original return. While I found The Blind Forest to be a middling game at best, The Will of the Wisps isA vast improvement over the first game in the series in nearly every way. Nearly twice as long with improvements in combat, controls, an upgrade system, and much more complex platforming as well as a vast array of abilities. In addition to this the great visuals and sound design of the original return. While I found The Blind Forest to be a middling game at best, The Will of the Wisps is in excellent entry in the genre. Definitely worth a play if you can pick it up for $20 or play on Xbox Game Pass.… Expand
  85. Oshiri_Maeda
    Apr 19, 2021
    7
    I don't know. It's the same Ori as before (which is great, loving it!) plus Hollow Knight mechanics. And Hollow Knight mechanics feel quite out of place here, IMO. The game got times bigger, meaning more grind with fights, which are not that great - not bad, but that good to enjoy them again, and again, and again...Basically, old mechanics are great, but we already played with them enough;I don't know. It's the same Ori as before (which is great, loving it!) plus Hollow Knight mechanics. And Hollow Knight mechanics feel quite out of place here, IMO. The game got times bigger, meaning more grind with fights, which are not that great - not bad, but that good to enjoy them again, and again, and again...Basically, old mechanics are great, but we already played with them enough; and new mechanics do not blend into the existing game very good. The first game felt just the right size, both length and mechanics wise, this one is too big and too bothersome to finish.… Expand
  86. Underpants158
    Mar 21, 2021
    9
    Great game. Improves on everything from its predecessor. The world is beautiful, the traversal is great, the story is light but nice mostly due to how it is portrayed.
  87. boeph
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    Одна из лучших игр в игровой индустрии. Обязательна всем к прохождению.
    P.S. Сам я не любитель платформеров и метроидваний.
  88. FuriousAegon
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    Magnificient game!
    Incredible art design and soundtrack!Unbelievable narrative and very sad story with good drama elements, very good gameplay but the last level before final boss is quite annoying and in my opinion it is used to stretch the timing of the game so that is why i have placed 9/10, because the rest of the game is materpiece and it is must play title to all XBOX users and also    Magnificient game!
    Incredible art design and soundtrack!Unbelievable narrative and very sad story with good drama elements, very good gameplay but the last level before final boss is quite annoying and in my opinion it is used to stretch the timing of the game so that is why i have placed 9/10, because the rest of the game is materpiece and it is must play title to all XBOX users and also PC users.    … Expand
  89. ErayTellezi
    Mar 10, 2021
    9
    İlk oyunun iyi yaptığı şeyleri yine iyi yapmış, kötü olanlarıysa değiştirmiş veya iyi hale getirmiş. Combatı daha çeşitli, save sistemi daha makul olmuş. Keşfetmeye değer merak uyandırıcı dünyası aynı şekilde devam ediyor. Skill sistemi yerinde. Taş gibi oyun işte.
  90. pawq
    Mar 8, 2021
    8
    Much like its predecessor, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is gorgeous, affectionate, and really fun to play in terms of movement and combat mechanics. It maintained the great atmosphere of the original, including beautiful music, while expanding some of the mechanics to make it feel like a development. Despite that, I didn't find it quite as "pure" an experience as the first game, I thinkMuch like its predecessor, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is gorgeous, affectionate, and really fun to play in terms of movement and combat mechanics. It maintained the great atmosphere of the original, including beautiful music, while expanding some of the mechanics to make it feel like a development. Despite that, I didn't find it quite as "pure" an experience as the first game, I think partly due to the significantly increased number of various mechanics, which meant I constantly had to think about say what skills to use, instead of just feeling it. Still, a gorgeous platformer and a worthy continuation of the Blind Forest.… Expand
  91. MaxmilianKohler
    Feb 19, 2021
    7
    This sequel is much more combat focused, and seems to have taken many aspects from Hollow Knight. Thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as Hollow Knight, but it's certainly a lot worse than the first Ori. I enjoyed playing the first Ori multiple times, but this is not a game I'll be playing again.

    There are way more abilities than the previous Ori. The upgrade and ability system is very    This sequel is much more combat focused, and seems to have taken many aspects from Hollow Knight. Thankfully it's nowhere near as bad as Hollow Knight, but it's certainly a lot worse than the first Ori. I enjoyed playing the first Ori multiple times, but this is not a game I'll be playing again.

    There are way more abilities than the previous Ori. The upgrade and ability system is very similar to HK.

    In Hollow Knight the maps are 100% necessary. In Ori they're 100% preference since the map reveals itself as you explore anyway. So they don't make you run around a dark maze the whole game like HK does.

    Some nice changes to the environment. It's more "alive" in both visuals and audibles.

    I'm disappointed at the first "boss fight" with the massive wolf. It seems to be going in the direction of "really hard = fun", and generally doesn't make sense. What you're supposed to do is very unintuitive. I had to look up a playthrough on youtube only to see that someone very good at the game barely survives as well, and that the fight indeed makes little sense.

    There are lots of little things that make it a lot worse than the first game. Eg:
    * At one point there is no way to continue, but unbeknownst to you you have to step far enough in one direction to trigger a cut scene that will allow you to continue. I didn't step far enough the first time and ended up going back for 30 minutes through the previous parts of the map trying to figure out where to go.
    * Having to do mundane/tedious things over and over because... I don't know why. Did they simply do a bad job in the beta/playthrough testing, or did they actually want mundane parts of the game to be demanding such precision?
    * The hook doesn't work many times when it seems like it should. A similar issue with jumping - I have triple jump but when dashing out of water during a race I only have 1 jump.
    * I experienced something similar with bash. I knew how it works from the previous game, but when I got the "shoot the fireball then bash to reach higher" part it wasn't working and I had to look at a playthrough to determine that I just needed to keep trying till it finally worked right. And I'm regularly experiencing problems with bash not working properly.
    * Then in another part of the game you get these explosive things to follow you, and you've done it a dozen times already so you know how it works, but then this one just isn't working. I look up a playthrough and see the person doing the same thing as me, but it works for them.
    * There's a bug with achievements not unlocking. Restarting the game resolved it for me.

    And almost all of this stuff I see people complaining about the exact same bugs a year ago and they're still not patched.

    You essentially have one button for 3 different abilities - glide, hook, bash - and that really messes you up during movement and combat. Also, even the way the abilities are implemented seems poor. Eg: you hook to enemies, which is great, but then for some reason you immediately get pushed away from them, making it totally useless.
    Then later in the game you get another ability very similar to hook, but only works for sand, and is bound to another key...

    Many of the chase scenes seem poorly designed. Have to watch someone else do it to find out why I was dying and what route they wanted me to take. And I see them having the exact same frustrating issues/confusion.

    In the second half of the game there are too many spots where you have to go look up on youtube where they want you to go. And too many parts that are unnecessarily tedious and thus zap the enjoyment out of the game.

    They didn't improve/fix one annoying issue with the previous game where the map shows 98 or 99% complete but there are no obvious places you missed. After running around a bunch I figured out that the things you buy to reveal all the items on the map don't even work properly/fully.

    The longest side quest in the game (that reveals all hidden items) is completely miss-able. I didn't find out about it till the end of the game when I looked something up online.    … Expand
  92. Tomplifier
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    Close to perfection. Great controls, breathtaking graphics, emotional somtimes a bit cheesy story. Great sound. Most times challenging but in the last third Ori is a bit too strong and has too much abilities to solve the jnr-sections and battle the enemies.
    Boss fights were awesome.
  93. HSuke
    Feb 14, 2021
    9
    Overall, Ori: WotW is an extremely-generic Metroidvania that brings nothing new to the genre. However, it does generic-MV very well while still being accessible to mainstream gamers.

    This is a solid and enjoyable Metroidvania that's a bit on the easier side. The main focus is on movement and not combat. Whereas Hollow Knight is very precise, movement in Ori tends to be sticky,    Overall, Ori: WotW is an extremely-generic Metroidvania that brings nothing new to the genre. However, it does generic-MV very well while still being accessible to mainstream gamers.

    This is a solid and enjoyable Metroidvania that's a bit on the easier side. The main focus is on movement and not combat. Whereas Hollow Knight is very precise, movement in Ori tends to be sticky, imprecise, and context-sensitive. Compared to the first Ori game, this one is much less linear and clearly qualifies as a true MV.

    The best part of the game is the artwork. The animated layered backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous.    … Expand
  94. Schmugi
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    I don't know what it is but I feel like this game is missing something. Don't get me wrong, I still love the game and have played it multiple times but I miss something that was there in Ori and the Blind Forest
  95. Sergei62
    Feb 6, 2021
    9
    Что бы сразу расставить, все точки над ''и'', я терпеть не могу платформеры. Игру ставил детям, решил пробежаться немного и всё залип. Прекрасная сказочная графика, вид с боку всё прямо как в детстве), добротный сюжет, хорошая музыка, ну и присущая всем платформерам чрезмерная динамика. Прошёл на одном дыхании. 9 потому что ну местами вообще жесть, сделано с перегибом сложности.Что бы сразу расставить, все точки над ''и'', я терпеть не могу платформеры. Игру ставил детям, решил пробежаться немного и всё залип. Прекрасная сказочная графика, вид с боку всё прямо как в детстве), добротный сюжет, хорошая музыка, ну и присущая всем платформерам чрезмерная динамика. Прошёл на одном дыхании. 9 потому что ну местами вообще жесть, сделано с перегибом сложности.
  96. philzlz
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    The second entry of the Ori series improves on every aspect of the first game. Ori has more skills (especially in combat) and the game map is larger.

    What makes me think about Ori still sometimes today is the beautiful music. I am not sure the game would be on the same level without the phenomenal soundtrack of Gareth Coker. He became one of my favorite composers for video games and I    The second entry of the Ori series improves on every aspect of the first game. Ori has more skills (especially in combat) and the game map is larger.

    What makes me think about Ori still sometimes today is the beautiful music. I am not sure the game would be on the same level without the phenomenal soundtrack of Gareth Coker. He became one of my favorite composers for video games and I hope to hear a lot from him in the future. It evokes such strong emotions that fit the game perfectly.

    The game itself is definitely harder than the first entry but doable with trial and error. I really hope they somehow continue this series in the future.    … Expand
  97. Sepherim
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps es probablemente el mejor metroidvania que hay en estos momentos. Quizás es muy clásico e innova poco en cuanto a mecánicas jugables, pero el estilo de juego está tan pulido que funciona con una perfección de reloj que quizás sea mejor no tocar. La historia es tierna, bonita, triste por momentos, contada con ese peculiar estilo que ya caracterizó al primerOri and the Will of the Wisps es probablemente el mejor metroidvania que hay en estos momentos. Quizás es muy clásico e innova poco en cuanto a mecánicas jugables, pero el estilo de juego está tan pulido que funciona con una perfección de reloj que quizás sea mejor no tocar. La historia es tierna, bonita, triste por momentos, contada con ese peculiar estilo que ya caracterizó al primer Ori. El mapa del mundo está dividido en varias zonas y cada una tiene sus propias mecánicas, retos y secretos, lo cual hace que el juego se mantenga fresco y variado durante toda su duración, aunque sin duda no es el juego más largo del mundo (20 horas para hacerlo al 100% en dificultad Dificil).

    Estéticamente, el juego es simplemente una preciosidad. Desde los escenarios a los personajes y sus animaciones, el apartado visual del juego brilla con luz propia incluso más que en el juego anterior. El apartado sonoro no se le queda muy atrás, si bien los efectos sonoros son relativamente discretos, la banda sonora acompaña al juego con un estilo que le encaja muy bien, con unos tonos casi mágicos propios de la fábula que nos cuenta el juego. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, el juego no ha tenido bugs.

    EL resultado de todo ello es un juego que simplemente es impresionante. Podría haber innovado más y añadir algunas cosas nuevas, y podría ser un poco más largo, pero la calidad de lo que tiene compensa todo eso de sobra.    … Expand
  98. uselence
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    I've never seen and I probably won't ever see any game whose soundtrack could go through my head again and again for a year. I don't want to judge it in any way, for me this is a masterpiece series. I can't describe it, I can only blindly rate it with 10.
  99. nda777
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    Game of The Year 2020 in my opinion!
    A poetic game with a tale-like story told with as little cinematics as possible and with tons of juicy and exciting gameplay.
    Musically wonderful, this game is the definition of sequel that transcends the previous game: better in every plans it even gracefully complete the whole story.
  100. Trenity
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    Best Platformer i have ever played so far. Art design, music, interactive action sequences.... I recommend this to everyone
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 23, 2020
    80
    An honest second installment, which is missing only the courage to leave the traditional dogmas of the genre and try something new. [Issue#303]
  2. 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.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    May 22, 2020
    70
    Its moments of brilliance are worth experiencing, but they shouldn't blind anyone to the shortcomings of a sequel that, underneath that beautiful surface, is as frustratingly flawed as the first. [Issue#346, p.98]
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