Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 482 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 26 out of 482
  3. Negative: 34 out of 482
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  1. Moe457
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Grafik , Atmosphäre,Musik, Steuerung alles perfekt ich liebe es einer meiner Lieblingsspiele geworden
  2. Lupazzz
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Ori is an absolutely gem and have it in the go is simply fantastic, love this game
  3. Shikakai1
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    I love the game....my number one game this year.... this game is so beautiful and the music is awesome......the attack system is in ori and the will of the wisp better than the first one....after playing it on xbox i buyed it directly for switch
  4. setsunagotu
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Great gameplay, sound, and environments. Unfortunately, the Switch version currently has quite a few issues. Random slow down (especially if you move quicker than the game can load the map), crashes (I experienced probably 8-9 crashes during my playthrough), falling through the map, one time I even got stuck in the ground and had to restart the game. The game runs beautifully the other 95%Great gameplay, sound, and environments. Unfortunately, the Switch version currently has quite a few issues. Random slow down (especially if you move quicker than the game can load the map), crashes (I experienced probably 8-9 crashes during my playthrough), falling through the map, one time I even got stuck in the ground and had to restart the game. The game runs beautifully the other 95% of the time and it's definitely worth picking up.… Expand
  5. Xenuvix
    Sep 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I ever played. Competes with Zelda and Mario even though it's made by an indie company.
  6. rafaeldamoneto
    Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Great game! I love It! Beautiful graphics and music. Ori is a masterpiece. Enjoy it
  7. Oxymorick
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Stunning to look at, fun and challenging to play, impactful storytelling, charming and a beautiful score to accompany the game. Loved it!
  8. Chiru20
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    It is even better then the first game and runs smoothly on the nintendo switch.
  9. rosnk30
    Sep 28, 2020
    8
    Great game with fantastic gameplay experience! Well, the graphics's great too (sometimes Ori 2 shows poor resolution issues) and had nice storytelling. This game has bugs like randomly stopping working and little performance issues....
  10. VanillaCone
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    How other say it, this should be the best game in 2020
    I have played X Box version and both look fantastic, it's the same experiencie but now portable.
    have fun
  11. GSundberg
    Jan 5, 2021
    9
    Id like to give this a 9.9 because the only flaw in this game is a couple of bugs that break immersion but not enough to ruin the experience
  12. Kosco
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Espectacular en todo sentido nos acaban de regalar una obra maestra pero que soundtrack
  13. Hij45g
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Best platform game this year this game is a animated movie which is playble and it's awesome the silent story is deep too
  14. SenDji
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Beautiful art and animation, smart level design, wonderful music, and tight controls make this one of the best metroidvanias out there - IMO second only to Hollow Knight. Better than the original Ori and the Blind Forest in every aspect and I would recommend playing this one if you're debating which instalment to pick up first (you lose a bit of backstory, but truly nothing consequential).
  15. Nevermber
    Oct 19, 2020
    9
    It's like a rethinking of the first part with the addition of new ideas and mechanics that have been successfully implemented in other games from other companies.

    It may seem that the game has lost some of its originality from this, but no, it's still the same insanely beautiful and atmospheric game about Ori. However, not everything went smoothly - the location does not always load    It's like a rethinking of the first part with the addition of new ideas and mechanics that have been successfully implemented in other games from other companies.

    It may seem that the game has lost some of its originality from this, but no, it's still the same insanely beautiful and atmospheric game about Ori.

    However, not everything went smoothly - the location does not always load seamlessly, there are friezes and crashes because of this, soapy graphics. But even with all this, the game is very cool and you cannot pass by it, especially if you like platforming and there is no pc / x-box    … Expand
  16. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    You thought Ori and the Blind Forest was a great game? Just wait until you play Will of the Wisps. It takes everything that made Ori amazing and takes it to a whole other level. I can't even describe how beautiful the background looks, and I played on Switch! The effort put into making this port looking and playing this good is just amazing. The way Ori moves and attacks feel so great thatYou thought Ori and the Blind Forest was a great game? Just wait until you play Will of the Wisps. It takes everything that made Ori amazing and takes it to a whole other level. I can't even describe how beautiful the background looks, and I played on Switch! The effort put into making this port looking and playing this good is just amazing. The way Ori moves and attacks feel so great that I can't describe the feeling I get everytime I dash my way across the map. Absolutely a must play for everyone!… Expand
  17. Shahin164
    Sep 30, 2020
    10
    10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game! 10/10 game!
  18. Patrikh76
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This game just blew me away, so beautiful environments, so much detail, such good storyline. Perfect difficult. I love it all and recommend it to everybody
  19. Mariosonichu
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    un juego que cunmple bastante bien, si lo jugaste en sobremesa que esperas para provarlo de forma portartil, si eres nuevo es altamente recomendable tiene una gran jugabilidad y unos graficos bastante agradables
  20. MirosLove
    Feb 20, 2022
    10
    Жанр платформер испачкано разными мало-бюджетными, сделанными на коленке, 2D черно белым калом.
    Эта игра показывает что в любом техническом плане игра может получиться шедевром, музыкальное сопровождение (которое потом скачиваешь на телефон) мягкая графика, и все это создано под архитектурой Вены, как там может получиться что то плохое? Художники превзошли себя (первую часть).    Жанр платформер испачкано разными мало-бюджетными, сделанными на коленке, 2D черно белым калом.
    Эта игра показывает что в любом техническом плане игра может получиться шедевром, музыкальное сопровождение (которое потом скачиваешь на телефон) мягкая графика, и все это создано под архитектурой Вены, как там может получиться что то плохое? Художники превзошли себя (первую часть). Настоятельно рекомендую к прохождению в часы плохого настроения.    … Expand
  21. FredTrey
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    When a sequel to Moon Studios’ Ori and the Blind Forest was announced, I was every bit as excited as I was skeptical. The first game brought nothing but joy and wonder with every aspect of gameplay and the idea of a sequel capturing that same magic seemed unlikely. Without question, Ori and the Will of the Wisps not only matched its predecessor in charm, beauty, and gameplay, it surpassedWhen a sequel to Moon Studios’ Ori and the Blind Forest was announced, I was every bit as excited as I was skeptical. The first game brought nothing but joy and wonder with every aspect of gameplay and the idea of a sequel capturing that same magic seemed unlikely. Without question, Ori and the Will of the Wisps not only matched its predecessor in charm, beauty, and gameplay, it surpassed it. This game improved upon every aspect of the first game, which was already a masterpiece in its own right. The graphical quality of the game is unparalleled, harbouring a variety of new and exotic locations that look and run flawlessly, even on the Switch. The backgrounds of each location are intricately and gorgeously rendered to create a vibrant world that can be described as nothing short of magical. The characters are each designed so uniquely and fit right into their respective environments.
    Ori’s newest adventure features a comprehensive leveling-up system that focuses on movement as a means of increasing your power. Each new move and ability adds a tool to Ori’s skill-set that allows players to traverse a complex world with ease and joy. Each unlockable ability stacks on top of the last and fosters a moveset that allows for a uniquely satisfying and easy to control method of platforming. On top of wonderful movement mechanics, the player is met with traditional RPG elements while talking to NPC’s, allowing them to conquer a variety of unique and somewhat challenging side quests in order to fully build the world around them. As if all of this wasn’t enough, the game’s story provides a wholesome yet tear-inducing experience using characters introduced from the first game with an ending sure to induce a catharsis to anyone who has beat the game.
    Overall, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is easily a Nintendo Switch must-have game. From the design to the story to the gameplay, every aspect of this game ensures that the XBox and Moon Studios have created a true masterpiece of an experience.    … Expand
  22. Bitek
    Jun 23, 2023
    8
    Perfect platformed for Switch. I like this game better over the original because there is a lot more combat in this game. Graphics are just as beautiful as in the original game and the game is just as difficult and frustrating at times (in a good way) but overall it is a significant step up from Ori and the blind forest. I had choice to buy this game on PC but I opted for Switch versionPerfect platformed for Switch. I like this game better over the original because there is a lot more combat in this game. Graphics are just as beautiful as in the original game and the game is just as difficult and frustrating at times (in a good way) but overall it is a significant step up from Ori and the blind forest. I had choice to buy this game on PC but I opted for Switch version because Switch form factor is just perfect for game like Ori. I can play it on the go anywhere and then come home, dock the Switch and continue playing this game on big screen TV. Graphics are a little bit of a downgrade from PC (they are not as sharp) but nothing that would be much of a deal breaker. Great game.… Expand
  23. TallSaint
    Jan 13, 2021
    10
    Ori WotW has nailed it.

    It has taken the best features from its contemporary stunner and competitor Hollow Knight, capitalised and improved on its features to create one of the greatest Metroidvanias of all time. Silksong no longer only needs to live up to its predecessor, it has to live up to this, too. 20 hours in and I'm still enthralled and still sending screen captures of    Ori WotW has nailed it.

    It has taken the best features from its contemporary stunner and competitor Hollow Knight, capitalised and improved on its features to create one of the greatest Metroidvanias of all time.

    Silksong no longer only needs to live up to its predecessor, it has to live up to this, too.

    20 hours in and I'm still enthralled and still sending screen captures of beautiful art and gameplay to friends and family.

    I also seem to be enjoying time trials for the first time too...

    For all you Zelda 2 fans, for all you Symphony of the Night devotees, this is one of the classics of the genre.

    Enjoy!    … Expand
  24. thryce3
    Jul 2, 2021
    9
    Absolutely beautiful game, just like Blind Forest, but the gameplay is even better. As much as I enjoyed the first game, it was soured by some unforgiving difficulty spikes - particularly the chase sequences. This time around the game is better balanced and the escape scenes are challenging, but less frustrating.
  25. lfan
    Jan 17, 2023
    10
    Great gameplay, gut wrenching story and just the right lenght. Absolute must for anyone who owns a switch.
  26. edisson22
    Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el juego engancha mucho hacia rato no disfrutaba de un juego asi
  27. balintmaci
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    A good sequel to a great game. It adds many good mechanics borrowed from other similar games, but on the other hand it was not as magical for me as the first game.
  28. vipek
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    Switch optimization is far from perfect. Frame drops and occasional stutters make difficult platforming even more difficult ;) Otherwise it's a brilliant game!
  29. Onioncreature
    Oct 12, 2020
    10
    Improves upon the already phenomenal Ori and the Blind Forest in meaningful ways. There are new combat and movement options, and the scope of the world is greatly expanded. The Switch port itself is very well done, with only a few minor issues. God-like music.
  30. alanwaketan
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    本作的画面在前作的基础上更上了一个台阶，可以说是如梦如幻亦如真。配乐也更加多样化。最让人难忘的莫不过是游戏中不同景色会辅以与之相得益彰的配乐、画风、关卡设计和独特的通关技能。真的是水乳交融，浑然天成。我最喜欢的是湿地，水塘和沙漠的设计。本作的难度相对于前作大幅下降，终于可以让人忘我的享受那美妙的风景和音乐而不用担心不期而至的危险。同时本作也增加了更多的RPG要素，比方说更多的攻击手段，养成方式和互动NPC。这算是个甜点。故事嘛一如既往的童话色彩。台词量不大但也很感人。总体而言是相较于前作的全方位进化。本作的画面在前作的基础上更上了一个台阶，可以说是如梦如幻亦如真。配乐也更加多样化。最让人难忘的莫不过是游戏中不同景色会辅以与之相得益彰的配乐、画风、关卡设计和独特的通关技能。真的是水乳交融，浑然天成。我最喜欢的是湿地，水塘和沙漠的设计。本作的难度相对于前作大幅下降，终于可以让人忘我的享受那美妙的风景和音乐而不用担心不期而至的危险。同时本作也增加了更多的RPG要素，比方说更多的攻击手段，养成方式和互动NPC。这算是个甜点。故事嘛一如既往的童话色彩。台词量不大但也很感人。总体而言是相较于前作的全方位进化。
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Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
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  1. Nintendo Insider
    Mar 25, 2021
    100
    While the Nintendo Switch has seen its fair share of Metroidvania titles over its four-year run, Ori and the Will of the Wisps stands strong as one of its best. While the original was already a memorable adventure, Ori and the Will of the Wisps manages to make improvements whilst dazzling with a visual look that somehow manages to be even more eye-catching than before.
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  2. Ninty Fresh Magazine
    Dec 21, 2020
    90
    Another world - rich in content - in the palm of your hand. Or is a game that raises the bar for the genre. Absolutely enchanting. [Issue #2, p.64]
  3. Hobby Consolas
    Dec 8, 2020
    93
    If you don't have Xbox or PC, or simply wanna enjoy it in portable mode, Ori and the Will of the Wisps it's one of the greatest adventures of 2020, and now arrives in a neat physical edition that will let you treasure it with other extras like the ost and a bunch of postcards. A great conversion of a superb metroidvania.
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