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  1. Sep 10, 2023
    10
    the real point that ori deserves.... YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY perfect game eheeheheheehe
  2. Sep 7, 2023
    9
    Xbox best game of all time so far
    I can't tell you how amazing it was
    The biggest game from xbox after this one for me is forza 4 , m flight sim which i give about 8.5 , 9 to them
    And you have to play this game by all your soul
  3. Jun 27, 2023
    10
    The first Ori game was already good enough and I ha e enjoyed it plenty, but this second game its even better. All the characters, mechanics, secondary missions and the heartfelt story (as always) makes this game a ten for me. Give them both a try! you will not regret it
  4. 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
  5. Jun 21, 2023
    9
    Beautiful game with incredible platforming an exploration. It's a can't miss experience, but the combat leaves a bit to be desired and there is a notable crashing problem on the Switch version.
  6. May 19, 2023
    10
    Music: 10. Controls: 10. Level design: 10. Memorability of the whole journey: 10. Bosses: 9. Story: 7.
  7. 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
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  8. May 7, 2023
    10
    Ich glaube, es ist das beste Jump and run (wenn man es so nennen kann) was es gibt.Ich habe Ori 2 geliebt. Die Musik,die Landschaft,die Bosse... Alles ist toll,leider gab es einige Male Lags und ich glaube nicht,dass die von meiner Konsole kommen. NAJA,davon abgesehen hat sich das Kampfsystem im Vergleich zum ersten Teil gebessert.Es bockt halt. Ich will jetzt niemanden haben aber, werIch glaube, es ist das beste Jump and run (wenn man es so nennen kann) was es gibt.Ich habe Ori 2 geliebt. Die Musik,die Landschaft,die Bosse... Alles ist toll,leider gab es einige Male Lags und ich glaube nicht,dass die von meiner Konsole kommen. NAJA,davon abgesehen hat sich das Kampfsystem im Vergleich zum ersten Teil gebessert.Es bockt halt. Ich will jetzt niemanden haben aber, wer sich das game nicht holt VERPASST ETWAS Expand
  9. May 2, 2023
    10
    Obra de arte. Personajes carismáticos, banda sonora que te eriza la piel, historia interesante... Lo más importante es que si Ori and the Blind Forest ya era muy bueno, este mantiene la esencia original y mejora todo aquello en lo que cojeaba el anterior. Destaco la correctisima implementación de jefes y la mejora del combate. Como metroidvania, comparte top 1 con su principal rival, noObra de arte. Personajes carismáticos, banda sonora que te eriza la piel, historia interesante... Lo más importante es que si Ori and the Blind Forest ya era muy bueno, este mantiene la esencia original y mejora todo aquello en lo que cojeaba el anterior. Destaco la correctisima implementación de jefes y la mejora del combate. Como metroidvania, comparte top 1 con su principal rival, no podría decantarme ya que este me ha encantado. Expand
  10. Apr 3, 2023
    10
    art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art.art....................
  11. Mar 31, 2023
    8
    This game is a true masterpiece that will have you feeling all the feels.

    The visuals are simply breathtaking. From the lush, vibrant forests to the dark, mysterious caves, every inch of the game is a work of art. And the attention to detail? It's almost as if you can feel the breeze blowing through Ori's fur and hear the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves. But what really sets
    This game is a true masterpiece that will have you feeling all the feels.

    The visuals are simply breathtaking. From the lush, vibrant forests to the dark, mysterious caves, every inch of the game is a work of art. And the attention to detail? It's almost as if you can feel the breeze blowing through Ori's fur and hear the sound of raindrops hitting the leaves.

    But what really sets this game apart is the story and characters. Without giving too much away, let's just say that you'll find yourself completely invested in the fate of Ori. The emotional highs and lows are truly something special, and the way the game handles themes of loss and hope is simply beautiful.
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  12. Mar 30, 2023
    10
    Personally best graphics and animations in a game. The gameplay is literally the first ori + hollow knight, two masterpiece that forms a new one, beautiful
  13. Mar 23, 2023
    7
    A side quest that becomes the full mission. Ori is teaching a baby owl to fly. They get separated in a storm. Then Ori spends the whole game trying to get the owl out of the forest. But in the process (SPOILER) Ori transforms into a mystical tree narrating the game. Huh? The graphics and gameplay and visuals are spectacular. The script? Not so much.
  14. Jan 26, 2023
    7
    Ori has a beautiful level design, environment and the vibe of each area in general. Ori is all about exploration and platforming. Certain area will be unlock once you clear certain area and obtain that ability which not clearly directed within the game where you should go first which is a good part for me, freedom of choice. Although, it would be appreciated to make an easy access toOri has a beautiful level design, environment and the vibe of each area in general. Ori is all about exploration and platforming. Certain area will be unlock once you clear certain area and obtain that ability which not clearly directed within the game where you should go first which is a good part for me, freedom of choice. Although, it would be appreciated to make an easy access to enable mini map at the edge of the screen.

    Music not clearly distinctive where none of them clearly grab me to search on youtube or other music platform to hear it over and over again. Probably the music just not match the area.

    Combat is mediocre and could be bad for some reasons. There's not much fighting in the game so I truly didn't expect them to be good at it. Most of the fight with bosses feel sluggish, some of them way too repetitive because they only have probably 2-3 move sets. Ori will gain lot of combat ability along the way but I completely never use any of that besides for the purpose of platforming because that other abilities just seems not practical and serve almost 0 purpose in combat.

    Here's come the problem with the game, the performance. It's not FPS drop, its a complete STUCK, like your game froze around 3-5 seconds and that happen so often. Sometime, I also move way too fast that the map is not able to load as fast as my movement and my character just floating at the edge of the screen while suddenly the map just blink into existence which seems rough. This kind of make me mad which indicate Moon Studios is a lazy developer that don't want (they can but they just don't want to) to fix this issues. This 1 point completely ruin my experience within the game. Even when I just want to open the menu to look at the map, the screen goes black and sometime its even can reach to 7-10s before they show the menu. Poor optimization for Switch.
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  15. Jan 17, 2023
    10
    Great gameplay, gut wrenching story and just the right lenght. Absolute must for anyone who owns a switch.
  16. Jan 13, 2023
    10
    For me it is the best game of 2020! It is a masterpiece! It is perfect! Play this game!
  17. Jan 6, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous game with inventive and fun platforming. Certainly a challenge at times, yet very rewarding. Emotional story as well. 10/10
  18. Dec 13, 2022
    7
    I loved the first game, and this is more of it. That is going to be enough for most. The lush visuals, smooth platforming and tough set-piece obstacle courses are all there and still very well-crafted, as is the urge to explore every nook and cranny. But there’s also nothing really new either. The new combat options feel awkwardly shoehorned into a different game, and the storyline here isI loved the first game, and this is more of it. That is going to be enough for most. The lush visuals, smooth platforming and tough set-piece obstacle courses are all there and still very well-crafted, as is the urge to explore every nook and cranny. But there’s also nothing really new either. The new combat options feel awkwardly shoehorned into a different game, and the storyline here is somehow even more threadbare than the first one. When I reached the end I felt stuffed rather than sad, and i definitely don’t think I could handle a 3rd. 7.5/10 Expand
  19. Dec 10, 2022
    9
    Gameplay and visuals are spectacular. Minus one for a crappy story, but you can at least skip the cutscenes and ignore the story.
  20. Dec 4, 2022
    9
    A fantastic game! The mechanics are smooth and fun, the story is wonderful and the music is just amazing!
  21. Nov 10, 2022
    10
    There’s only a few games I consider a 10/10 and this is one of them, almost perfect in every way.
  22. Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Incredebly fun and addicting to play. Even though it may seem like a kids game on first glance its a tough challenge
  23. Nov 3, 2022
    10
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    Todas las bondades del primer videojuego, mejoradas y ampliadas.
    Una historia simplemente perfecta. Belleza en movimiento. Rendimiento impecable. Duración bastante superior respecto al original. Mejorado backtracking y viaje entre zonas. Alma de videojuego completista. El mejor indie de todos los tiempos. - Que a su lado todos los metroidvanias se queden un poco pequeños. Es
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    Todas las bondades del primer videojuego, mejoradas y ampliadas.
    Una historia simplemente perfecta.
    Belleza en movimiento.
    Rendimiento impecable.
    Duración bastante superior respecto al original.
    Mejorado backtracking y viaje entre zonas.
    Alma de videojuego completista.
    El mejor indie de todos los tiempos.

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    Que a su lado todos los metroidvanias se queden un poco pequeños. Es el espejo al que mirarse.
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  24. Oct 29, 2022
    5
    Very overrated. Really nothing special going on here if you've played any Metroidvaniall, you've played this. Looks nice in some places and the music is good. Plays smooth but it's a really average game just over hyped by critics due to "indie team".
  25. Oct 17, 2022
    10
    I have not been this engaged and immersed to a video game from the start in quite a long time. I never been a fan of metroidvania type sidescrollers, however the beautiful way Ori maneuvers within his environment makes the combat and exploration so addicting. I found myself mindlessly visiting old areas whenever I picked up a new power to see what hidden areas I could unlock, seriously oneI have not been this engaged and immersed to a video game from the start in quite a long time. I never been a fan of metroidvania type sidescrollers, however the beautiful way Ori maneuvers within his environment makes the combat and exploration so addicting. I found myself mindlessly visiting old areas whenever I picked up a new power to see what hidden areas I could unlock, seriously one of the most beautiful games I have played on the Switch Lite. A must have in any collection even if you are not a fan of metroidvania like platformers. Expand
  26. Oct 11, 2022
    9
    An improvement on its stellar predecessor Blind Forest. A game that will have you invested in the story and your skill development. Beautifully haunting.
  27. Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is so boring, and you cant have so much fun if you dont spend hours and hours
  28. 9bb
    Jul 24, 2022
    10
    The developers of Ori and the blind Forrest prove that they still got it. The art style in this game is beautiful. Lush forrests. Vibrant lakes. Ori and the will of the wisps also knows when to fall back and play a more sorrowful and somber tone. As the story itself is very sad and depressing yet contains a hip full promise that you will be able to restore the games world Nibel, to itsThe developers of Ori and the blind Forrest prove that they still got it. The art style in this game is beautiful. Lush forrests. Vibrant lakes. Ori and the will of the wisps also knows when to fall back and play a more sorrowful and somber tone. As the story itself is very sad and depressing yet contains a hip full promise that you will be able to restore the games world Nibel, to its former beauty. The games villain is at first incredibly imposing but the more you learn about him/her you realize how incredibly tragic his/hers life has been. It’s existence helps drive the sorrowfull themes. That ramps ups and and accumulates to the exiting climax at the end of the story. The play forming and combat is better than ever but the story is still the main appeal. Fans of the original may be sad to hear that the original save system has not returned and has been replaced with an automatic save system. Personally I dident mind this inclusion but I could see it being problematic for a lot of returning fans. Still this addition is inconsequential in the grand scheme of all that Ori and the will of the wisps does right. I recommend this game to everyone. Expand
  29. Jul 12, 2022
    0
    Unbelievable scores. This game has reasonably tight controls and nothing else. Just a boring game experience. I was bored from the get go. I played for about an hour and still just boring. I don't rate as a compilation of score for graphics, sound, gameplay etc If I spend money and don't want to play it, it's of zero value to me. Therefore zero score.
  30. Jun 30, 2022
    0
    this game is not good, i really dislike it how the gameplay is so bad. very lazy
  31. Jun 7, 2022
    9
    Wonderful sequel to a masterpiece. In many ways better than the original one. The gameplay is much more advanced and interesting. Needs a few fixes of some problems to be perfect.
  32. Apr 23, 2022
    10
    best 2d platformer I have ever played the movement is so great and you keep leaning new skills at just the right time to make it feel fresh the art and graphics are just beautiful the game is hard but feels very fair every time I die it feels like my fault and not the games witch makes you wanna improve you can take it at your own pace and feels like an open world 2d game which is crazybest 2d platformer I have ever played the movement is so great and you keep leaning new skills at just the right time to make it feel fresh the art and graphics are just beautiful the game is hard but feels very fair every time I die it feels like my fault and not the games witch makes you wanna improve you can take it at your own pace and feels like an open world 2d game which is crazy the areas feel lived in and interesting the characters are memorable and unique and animation is amazing honestly I don't know what the flaws of this game would be spectacular experience would recommend everyone to play this game. 10/10 (Masterpiece) Expand
  33. Apr 13, 2022
    10
    I loved this game even more than the first. What a great series. Fun platforming action. Good puzzles. Beautiful graphics. Loved every minute of it.
  34. Mar 30, 2022
    10
    such a good game, i loved it.
    challenging enough to stay interesting but not too hard for me to want to give up.
    the story is great too, so sad
    controls are also great and pretty easy
  35. Mar 17, 2022
    9
    Took what was great about Ori and made it even better. I feel as though they fleshed out the combat a bit better and made it more fun to kill monsters. The chase scenes are still the things that I remember the most about these games, but the overall package is refined and very enjoyable.
  36. 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.
  37. 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.
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  38. Jan 19, 2022
    10
    As someone who has never played the first game (Yet), I had SO much fun with this one. The visuals are gorgeous and the soundtrack is beautiful. The combat is EXTREMELY fun and filled with variety. There are times where I was just running around the world slashing enemies because the combat was THAT fun and satisfying. Movement is also one of the game's strong suits, it feels SO good toAs someone who has never played the first game (Yet), I had SO much fun with this one. The visuals are gorgeous and the soundtrack is beautiful. The combat is EXTREMELY fun and filled with variety. There are times where I was just running around the world slashing enemies because the combat was THAT fun and satisfying. Movement is also one of the game's strong suits, it feels SO good to control Ori and move him around different places all the time, there are times where I run around the world because Ori is just so satisfying to control. The bosses are all great, they feel like true celebrations of how far you have come, they are very well designed and fun, plus their soundtracks are AMAZING. The story is also pretty good, it didn't make me cry or anything but it's far from a bad story. The platforming and levels are also very fun and challenging. The game does have one flaw though, and that is it can get pretty glitchy a times. But the glitches arent anything game-breaking or anything so it's easy to ignore them. Overall this game is a masterpiece, I highly recommend this game to ANY Metroidvania fan. I would even say it's on the same level as Hollow Knight! This is my second favorite Metroidvania right below Hollow Knight, this is definitely a must-play for sure Expand
  39. Dec 30, 2021
    10
    The continuation of one of the most beautiful games that I've ever played. There was the occasional stutter during gameplay, but restarting the console helped to minimize the issue.
  40. Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece Masterpiece
  41. Dec 5, 2021
    10
    A true masterpiece, the visuals, music, story, and game-play all combine to make this a absolute gem to play. Highly Recommended.
  42. Nov 28, 2021
    8
    Doesn't do enough to stand out from the outstanding first game, but still a good game nevertheless.
  43. Oct 27, 2021
    2
    If you are professional game player than this is a game for you. I'm unfortunately a regular chap who wants to have some fun with a game on Friday's evening. If you are like me - this game is NOT for you. This game will punish you brutally for your incompetence and leave you with now bypass options when you need help. Don't get me wrong, the climax is awesome. It's just sad even the easyIf you are professional game player than this is a game for you. I'm unfortunately a regular chap who wants to have some fun with a game on Friday's evening. If you are like me - this game is NOT for you. This game will punish you brutally for your incompetence and leave you with now bypass options when you need help. Don't get me wrong, the climax is awesome. It's just sad even the easy level is hard for occasional players. Expand
  44. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    This is a must Play game! The controls are very smooth and the movement in this game will get more and more versatile as time goes on. The story might be the most heartwarming story I have ever experienced in a video game and the difficulty progression is perfect. The gameplay is very fun with a lot of enemies you will encounter, tight platforming challenges, escape sequences and greatThis is a must Play game! The controls are very smooth and the movement in this game will get more and more versatile as time goes on. The story might be the most heartwarming story I have ever experienced in a video game and the difficulty progression is perfect. The gameplay is very fun with a lot of enemies you will encounter, tight platforming challenges, escape sequences and great boss fights!
    You don't know what you're missing out on if you don't play this game. I would recommend playing through the first Ori game (ori and the blind forest) before playing this game because there are some story elements that will make more sense if you have played the first Ori game.
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  45. Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This game is in the top 5 of my most favourite games ever. Please, don't miss this game as well as the first part. It is also amazing on Switch as well as the first part, beautiful graphics and framerate, and I had no glitches or bugs playing. I am a huge fan now, bought all 3 editions as well as collection edition :) Guys, this game is a masterpiece.
  46. Oct 11, 2021
    10
    玩法和指引比前作好了很多,不再会出现前期因为不知道如何加点一直死打不走,后期随便飞的情况。对新人友好度高了很多,关卡设计也一看就懂。
    技能可以买,因为手柄只有几个按钮所以常用的技能一般只有3-4个,pc版本估计这一点会爽快很多?
    取消了加点和用能量存档的设计,改成了找商人升级和自动存档,这两个方面优化了很多。 剧情上相比前作不知所这一代的剧情云直白了不少,而且流程也长了一点,通关大概在15小时不到。 配乐和美术依旧是顶级的。 从结局来看似乎还会有下一部?
    玩法和指引比前作好了很多,不再会出现前期因为不知道如何加点一直死打不走,后期随便飞的情况。对新人友好度高了很多,关卡设计也一看就懂。
    技能可以买,因为手柄只有几个按钮所以常用的技能一般只有3-4个,pc版本估计这一点会爽快很多?
    取消了加点和用能量存档的设计,改成了找商人升级和自动存档,这两个方面优化了很多。
    剧情上相比前作不知所这一代的剧情云直白了不少,而且流程也长了一点,通关大概在15小时不到。
    配乐和美术依旧是顶级的。
    从结局来看似乎还会有下一部?
  47. Oct 8, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Great plot and narration, very dramatic. At the end I even shed a tear. Gameplay does not have time to get bored.
    Stunningly beautiful locations.
    A few words about port to Nintendo. It works great, fast and smooth. However I had a couple moments when the game crushed. I got a lot of impressions and I am very glad that I bought this game. Now it is one of my favorite
    Amazing game. Great plot and narration, very dramatic. At the end I even shed a tear. Gameplay does not have time to get bored.
    Stunningly beautiful locations.
    A few words about port to Nintendo. It works great, fast and smooth. However I had a couple moments when the game crushed.
    I got a lot of impressions and I am very glad that I bought this game. Now it is one of my favorite platformers.
    Strongly recommended!.
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  48. Sep 27, 2021
    0
    This game is likely the worst excuse for a platformer there is. No quality of life, no changing difficulty, no enjoyability, and simply no direction. Once you get lost, you are stuck. There is no way to use ingenuity to overcome obstacles; you are stuck mashing buttons or playing a pre-school like game of hit and dodge. Avoid this waste of time.
  49. Sep 26, 2021
    6
    Decent game, but not my thing.
    I didn't really care for the story, it felt a little too Disney for my tastes, and unfortunately there isn't any option to skip cutscenes, so in the cutscene heavy segments I found myself zoning out completely.
    I didn't like the direction they took with the combat, a lot of abilities felt quite lacklustre, and even though swapping between them has been
    Decent game, but not my thing.
    I didn't really care for the story, it felt a little too Disney for my tastes, and unfortunately there isn't any option to skip cutscenes, so in the cutscene heavy segments I found myself zoning out completely.
    I didn't like the direction they took with the combat, a lot of abilities felt quite lacklustre, and even though swapping between them has been improved upon greatly from the previous entry, doing so in combat felt pointless, as most enemies put up very little fight (on normal difficulty) and were better suited to be dispatched with my best, most upgraded abilities.
    The devs shifted the focus from platforming-heavy to a balance between combat and platforming, which I didn't appreciate, mainly because I found the strength of Ori's gameplay to lie in its platforming, and despite a wealth of platforming challenges, I wish there were a lot more, especially the exciting boss platforming sequences.
    The visuals are indeed stunning, there are some great environments to explore here, but the wispy, fantasy soundtrack really started to grate on me. Once again, the light fantasy aesthetic has never been my cup of tea, so I acknowledge personal bias here, but I really tired of the overall atmosphere of the game.
    All in all I thoroughly enjoyed the platforming, but I found the rest of the package really didn't click with me. I still congratulate the devs on their creation, and would still recommend others to play it, particularly if you enjoy the lighthearted fantasy theming of the game, just wasn't for me.
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  50. Aug 2, 2021
    9
    I haven't played the original Ori and didn't enjoy Hallow Knight so this isn't really my preferred genre.

    Initially I thought this game was a pretty good platformer but it kept throwing new mechanic after new mechanic until i was engoss The world and level design are of a standard I've never seen in a platformer.The story,although simple,is deep, rich and heart wrenching. The combat and
    I haven't played the original Ori and didn't enjoy Hallow Knight so this isn't really my preferred genre.

    Initially I thought this game was a pretty good platformer but it kept throwing new mechanic after new mechanic until i was engoss
    The world and level design are of a standard I've never seen in a platformer.The story,although simple,is deep, rich and heart wrenching.

    The combat and bosses are all challenging and enjoyable. The platforming is a mix between get fresh. the fresh and familiar, but takes a while to introduce the fresh. If the term AAA indie exists , this is it.

    Negatives: Getting lost, especially in the beginning not. Map is massive and especially the beginning completely overwhelming. . Some cheap places you can die
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  51. 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).
  52. 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.
  53. Jun 30, 2021
    8
    I prefer the first game for its slightly more intense difficulty.
    The second one is easier, mainly because you don't have to manage your energy for saves anymore and because you can teleport to wells from almost any location.
    But it's also a more complete game with its side quests and its more elaborated cut scenes. Although the best improvements are the smoother control of Ori and the
    I prefer the first game for its slightly more intense difficulty.
    The second one is easier, mainly because you don't have to manage your energy for saves anymore and because you can teleport to wells from almost any location.
    But it's also a more complete game with its side quests and its more elaborated cut scenes.
    Although the best improvements are the smoother control of Ori and the fact you don't have to permanently change between the joystick and the D-pad.
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  54. Jun 27, 2021
    2
    Beautiful graphics, but really too Hard to play. My daughters gave up quickly.
  55. 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.
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  56. Jun 19, 2021
    10
    There are no words to describe this game. It’s more than that, an overwhelming experience from beginning to end. I’m still amazed that a team of people can create so much beauty. This is a masterpiece: the music, the graphics, the playability, the flow, and above all, the characters and the story. It’s from now on my all-time new favorite game.
  57. Jun 15, 2021
    8
    A lot more content than the first game. Beautiful art, beautiful music. I really enjoyed exploring and unlocking new areas and new abilities. I personally felt that the story was kind of weak and distracted from the gameplay.
  58. 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!
  59. Apr 18, 2021
    9
    Hahaha it's an identical copy of Hollow Knight. Like there's literally no difference in between this game and Hollow Knight. I don't understand how it's legal for this game to exist but whatever. Pretty good, maybe not as challenging as Hollow Knight but it's still pretty good. So in conclusion if you liked Hollow Knight you're going to love this game.
  60. Apr 14, 2021
    8
    I found first part so good, I expected a little bit more from part two, but I think this game is very good too. And that's one of the reasons why it's only 8.
  61. Apr 11, 2021
    2
    They changed the saving system since the first game and it completely ruins the game. The single best feature of the first game was that you could save whenever you wanted as long as there were no enemies immediately present. This means as soon as you got to a safe spot after completing a difficult section, you could save and avoid having to repeat yourself. This game replaced that withThey changed the saving system since the first game and it completely ruins the game. The single best feature of the first game was that you could save whenever you wanted as long as there were no enemies immediately present. This means as soon as you got to a safe spot after completing a difficult section, you could save and avoid having to repeat yourself. This game replaced that with sporadic auto save spots. This was a BIG downgrade. Been stuck on the same section for the last 30 minutes? Finally manage to complete it? You better pray that there happens to be an auto save spot at the end of it otherwise one missed jump and you're back to where you were 30 minutes ago. Bad. Bad. Bad. Expand
  62. Mar 4, 2021
    10
    A beautiful and emotional game from start to finish, with sublime gameplay, a graphic section and a spectacular soundtrack, although I did not like it and I was too saddened by the outcome of some characters, in addition to changes in skills with respect to the game. original, I must say that this game is a masterpiece.
  63. Feb 17, 2021
    8
    It's very blurry on Switch.................... 。。。。。 ..... ................
  64. Feb 22, 2021
    10
    gameplay, story, graphics... everything is nearly perfect here. some slight stutters and pixelated blurryness in docked mode - but that this game even runs this well on switch is nothing less than amazing.
  65. Feb 19, 2021
    9
    I didn't play the first one but this game is absolutely beautiful from beginning to end. The controls are very smoothly and the game feels so alive with every new area you discover. I love Metroidvania genre and this game is up there with the best. Thank you Moon Studios and Xbox for releasing this game on Switch.
  66. Jan 24, 2021
    10
    A very good game. One of the best Metroidvania i ever played. You should buy it and play. It‘s an very good game.
  67. Jan 23, 2021
    1
    For adults it can be 9/10 for sure!

    But if it was planed to be played by kids (from age 7) it need to be easier! Much more easier! Also game is full of violence – please mark games [+12] – [+16], but not [+7] !!!
  68. Jan 19, 2021
    10
    I loved it. My wife bought it as a surprise and I had never heard of it. The play style changes as you advance through the game and the graphics are gorgeous. Fun characters and storyline to keep you wanting more. I need more, I went and bought the first one. Must play.
  69. Jan 16, 2021
    2
    One of the most beautiful and stupid platformers i'he ever played. The gameplay is completely boring, continuous waiting for platforms and dodging projectiles. Masturbation and a waste of time.
  70. 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!
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  71. 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!
  72. 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
  73. Jan 4, 2021
    3
    For every thing this game does extremely well, it does two horribly wrong. Such a shame
  74. Jan 1, 2021
    10
    Great game! I love It! Beautiful graphics and music. Ori is a masterpiece. Enjoy it
  75. Dec 29, 2020
    6
    The game overall was decent. Definitely inferior to other metroidvania style games like Hollow Knight but was overall pretty good. My switch did have trouble handling the graphics and there were more bugs and glitches than I expected but on the positive side, the music and graphics are pretty good and some of the bosses were fun.
  76. Dec 29, 2020
    6
    Such a beautiful game and fairly smooth gameplay. The Switch has a hard time with graphics but it’s still smooth enough to enjoy. Where it falls short for me is the difficulty navigating the large platforming areas (easy to get lost or not know where to go to get to your destination), and some annoying platforming areas that are frustratingly difficult. The controls could have been changedSuch a beautiful game and fairly smooth gameplay. The Switch has a hard time with graphics but it’s still smooth enough to enjoy. Where it falls short for me is the difficulty navigating the large platforming areas (easy to get lost or not know where to go to get to your destination), and some annoying platforming areas that are frustratingly difficult. The controls could have been changed some to help this.

    A beautiful game, but after getting a few hours in I can’t bring myself to play anymore. I enjoyed the gameplay of celeste more. Even though it is also frustratingly difficult, I wanted to pick it up and play again. Not so with Ori.
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  77. Dec 28, 2020
    10
    This game is just incredible. A simple yet emotional story is told through beautiful art and music combined with amazing plat forming. Nothing more to say but, play this game.
  78. Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Espectacular en todo sentido nos acaban de regalar una obra maestra pero que soundtrack
  79. Dec 8, 2020
    9
    Um jogo incrível, gráficos, história. O único motivo de não ser nota 10 é porque não me prendeu até o fim, mas quando jogo, acho sensacional
  80. Dec 8, 2020
    10
    العبه جميله وسلسه والموسيقى فيها رهيبه تمنيت لو فيه اكثر من الب سات الي فيها
    جماليات الالعاب كثر البوسات وطريقتهم تعجب مرات ببعض البوسات بأسلوب قتالهم
  81. 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
  82. Dec 4, 2020
    9
    One of the best action/platform game.First game was good but this is bigger , better and more beautiful.
  83. Nov 23, 2020
    9
    Ori and The Will of The Wisps is a visually stunning game and has an impressive score. It's story is simple but emotional. The combat and health system is easy to use and is fun. Anyone who enjoys 2d platformers will love this game
  84. Nov 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una joyita oculta de microsoft grande godbox arriba España y lolito se hizo joto Expand
  85. Nov 19, 2020
    10
    Me encanto el juego engancha mucho hacia rato no disfrutaba de un juego asi
  86. Nov 13, 2020
    10
    This game is simply incredible the soundtrack is impeccable, the visual art is incredible and in addition to the gameplay that is very good to play, in my opinion this is the best game of 2020.
  87. Nov 11, 2020
    10
    De los juegos más hermosos y especiales que he jugado en switch, una auténtica maravilla!
  88. 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。
  89. Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Every criticism I could have directed at the first game has been addressed in this sequel.

    The combat is much improved and the game autosaves without penalising you.

    This is by far the best platformer and the best metroidvania ever made.

    I loved every second of my 40 hours playtime to complete it but wish it had been longer as most half decent gamers would probably complete it much quicker.
  90. Oct 26, 2020
    10
    Incredible game with a wonderful OST. It’s a poetic game. A beautiful 2D game. For me it’s the true way 2D games have to take. I think that Mario and rayman have to use concepts set in this game.
  91. Oct 24, 2020
    0
    Also ich finde das Spiel schrecklich unzwar an der Steuerung, und der Grafik. Man hätte da viel mehr rausholen können. Aber naja Chance vertan 40 € fürn Arsch. Da einzige was gut ist sind die Zwischensequenzen sonst auch nichts. Also total schlecht das Spiel.
  92. 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
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  93. Oct 18, 2020
    7
    A good, fun metroidvania which in many ways is an improvement over the original. It's longer, the combat is much better, there are boss fights now, more uniquely designed characters with their own animations, the environments are even more impressive and diverse. It seems to me they may have taken some inspiration from Hollow Knight when making this game, some of the progression systemsA good, fun metroidvania which in many ways is an improvement over the original. It's longer, the combat is much better, there are boss fights now, more uniquely designed characters with their own animations, the environments are even more impressive and diverse. It seems to me they may have taken some inspiration from Hollow Knight when making this game, some of the progression systems and sidequests feel a bit similar to that like the charms. They are welcome changes as the first one was fun to explore but everything you collected was more straight forward.

    While the game itself is good, there are some things that held it back a bit for me. I'll start with the more minor thing. I didn't care for the story for this one quite as much as the first. Both of these games can be kind of depressing. I think what bothers me about it is these are heart string tugging games for sure but they don't necessarily do so through strong story telling, but by presenting you with ridiculously adorable animal characters and then threatening to kill them right before your eyes. XD The reason I could tolerate that better in the first was how empowering the final act was.

    With Will of the Wisps, by the end I felt like there was a little bit of wasted potential. I don't want to spoil too much of what happens but not much of a relationship was built between Ori and Ku. Again, it feels heavily reliant on the cuteness factor to make you feel for the characters, which does work but it's not quite enough. For example Ku is the best and most expressive character in the series. It just kinda sucks that she barely has any screen time with Ori and not much was done with her in general, save for short scenes at the very beginning and the very middle. There was potential for a better story if she weren't totally gone from it for 95% of the game.

    Now the thing that actually made me have to drop the score is performance. I can forgive the inconsistent resolution because most of the time it's still very beautiful to look at and moments where things look pixelated and muddy are pretty infrequent. But my god, does this game crash. In the 17 hours I spent on this game, it crashed on me roughly 20-25 times. That's not at all an exaggeration, it was pretty frustrating.

    Additionally there is another bug that happened about 6 or 7 times where I accidentally ran off screen into an area that was still loading and got stuck underneath the floor with no way back out. Even reloading from a checkpoint would respawn me under the ground again. Thankfully they implemented a 'backup' save system which keeps a log of 10 saves for you to revert to if you run into some game breaking issue. If not for that bandaid the game would be pretty much broken, but the backup system did successfully keep me from losing any progress so at least they thought of something.
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  94. 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.
  95. Oct 8, 2020
    2
    Детская бродилка, графика прикольная но не более, чисто для детей купить можно, а для себя лучше что то другое поискать.
    Управление ну какое-то ватное было, играл на средних и было 60фпс, звуки прикольные, когда играл на пк то у меня высвечивались кнопки от хуановского контроллера(в подсказках)
    Ну не очень приятно когда к геймерам такое отношение
    Детская бродилка, графика прикольная но не более, чисто для детей купить можно, а для себя лучше что то другое поискать.
    Управление ну какое-то ватное было, играл на средних и было 60фпс, звуки прикольные, когда играл на пк то у меня высвечивались кнопки от хуановского контроллера(в подсказках)
    Ну не очень приятно когда к геймерам такое отношение
  96. Oct 8, 2020
    10
    The first game was amazing already. I didn't play it for a short while after it came out because I heard there were a couple of bugs and because I couldn't believe they'd be able to make something as good as the original. I was afraid that they'd just recreate the first game with the exact same storybeats to force another tearjerker.
    I'm happy to say that my fears were unnecessary. This
    The first game was amazing already. I didn't play it for a short while after it came out because I heard there were a couple of bugs and because I couldn't believe they'd be able to make something as good as the original. I was afraid that they'd just recreate the first game with the exact same storybeats to force another tearjerker.
    I'm happy to say that my fears were unnecessary. This game is better than it's predecessor in every possible way. If I could give this more than a 10/10 I would, because I gave the original a 10.
    A must-play and my favourite game of all times, no questions asked.
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  97. Oct 6, 2020
    10
    Awesome port of a great game. Doesn't get better than this really. Recommended!
  98. Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente no hay skip song en este album es tan diverso en generos musicales.
  99. Oct 4, 2020
    0
    No where near as good as the original. Assumes you've already played the original and familiar with controls, despite the original coming out 5 years ago. No directions and tutorial, confusing as hell for a casual gamer.
Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
  1. 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.
  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. 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.