Ori and the Will of the Wisps

 Xbox One
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  1. ROK8
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Ori and the Blind Forest has so far been one of my absolute favorites on the Xbox / PC and so I have eagerly awaited Ori's return. Launched exactly at 00:00 on the 11.03.20 I was once again brought back into the wonderful world of Ori. The look and feel of the original game, but with new additions. The beautiful hand drawn graphics, the characters, the story, the gameplay - all enhancedOri and the Blind Forest has so far been one of my absolute favorites on the Xbox / PC and so I have eagerly awaited Ori's return. Launched exactly at 00:00 on the 11.03.20 I was once again brought back into the wonderful world of Ori. The look and feel of the original game, but with new additions. The beautiful hand drawn graphics, the characters, the story, the gameplay - all enhanced and still wonderful. Treat yourself to this gaming experience… Expand
  2. Eliut
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game is perfect in terms of music, graphics and gameplay, it has some bugs that are fine-tuned with some patches, but in general it is one of the best platform games, do not hesitate to try it.
  3. Flastie
    Mar 18, 2020
    10
    What can i say MASTERPIECE !!!! As was Ori 1. this ori2. is even more epic. Story oh my god, music, oh my god, level arts, OH MY GOD !!!. i just cannot remember if i had ever cry at the end of any game in my life.. 1000/10. Best game series ever created on any platform or any time.
  4. LDVictor
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Incredible! Much better than the first, which is actually a great game. Now, Ori has new abilities, new enemies and a giant new world to explore. The graphics are excellent, and the gameplay has some great mechanics. The story is simple, but with the soundtrack, it provides a terrific experience. In the end, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a masterpiece.
  5. Gups
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Jogo está simplesmente incrível! Os combates são alucinantes, trilha sonora para aplaudir de pé, gráficos vivos e impecáveis. Sem dúvida é o melhor metroidvania de todos os tempos!
  6. Yesname
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This jewel is not just a perfect game but it is an ART as well. The most beautiful artistic creation in the gaming history regarding both music and design and it touches hearth deeply.
  7. Undertuto
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    The most beautiful game i ever played. I enjoyed so much the first one, and Will of the Wisps is so much better... Masterpiece
  8. AngeAlexiel
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Xbox needs more game like this.. like in the 360 days... i've just played 4 hours, but it's beautiful, sound and graphics and the stiory seems as good as the first one..
  9. Gamer1988
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Moon studios have done it again, they've created yet another masterpiece. This takes everything that was great about the original, and somehow, actually improve on it. It's a visual feast with an emotional story that leads on nicely from the original. The controls are simply fantastic, and again the music score is simply phenomenal. It's also a much bigger game than the blind forest,Moon studios have done it again, they've created yet another masterpiece. This takes everything that was great about the original, and somehow, actually improve on it. It's a visual feast with an emotional story that leads on nicely from the original. The controls are simply fantastic, and again the music score is simply phenomenal. It's also a much bigger game than the blind forest, it took me circa 25 hours to complete will of the wisps. It also has some amazing boss battles, the graphics on the bosses are insane. The game also offers a good challenge and is not a walk in the park, it forces you to get good or die, but it's never frustrating. I did however encounter some performance issues such as total freezes, and weird bugs here and there. But because the rest of the game is so damn good, I could not justify giving this game anything less than a masterpiece 10/10 score. Once I finished this I decided to play through Ori and the Blind Forest DE on the switch! I would hope that Moon Studios releases a patch to iron out the bugs that are present. To finish I am going to say that this is probably the best game I have ever played on the Xbox One.… Expand
  10. Steyraus
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    What a masterpiece. Absolutely beautiful world of colours and light mixed with some of the tightest and most satisfying platforming and combat ive seen is a side scroller ever. I never got into the first game because I got messed up between playing the Enhanced Ed and the standard and never just sat down and learned just how tight these game are. I am really annoyed I never game Ori oneWhat a masterpiece. Absolutely beautiful world of colours and light mixed with some of the tightest and most satisfying platforming and combat ive seen is a side scroller ever. I never got into the first game because I got messed up between playing the Enhanced Ed and the standard and never just sat down and learned just how tight these game are. I am really annoyed I never game Ori one the time it deserves, cause Ori is clearly a step up.
    This game should be considered Xbox's Mario as in many ways its on par with Marios best platformers, but it probably isn't exclusive so I guess it wouldn't really be like Xbox Mario.
    The jumping and bashing and twirling, ALL movement and attacks feel soooo satisfying in Ori 2 , there's no way to describe it. Even hour in if your getting bored with a weapon you can buy a new one and it exciting all over again.
    There are some negatives, one, would be that the game isn't very clear on what to do. So there is often frustration when you are just lost and wandering looking for your objective. The only other negatives could also be positives. In HDR the game is ridiculously gorgeous, but I found the brights being so bright and blinding and the darks hindering my vision to be an issues, the game is still beautiful without HDR , it's just a different beauty. The other thing is the music, its insanely good, so good it often pulled me out of the game, so I ended up turning it off as soon as I had heard the latest track and the sound effects are sooo good I didn't want them covered by the music. These are mostly personal gripes and probably would not affect most people.
    The game is amazing, and that's coming from someone who is very burnt out on sidescrollers after my childhood was spent playing the same level 10000 times to beat a game. But game like this and Blood Stained and Salt and Sanctuary and Hollow Knight really breath new life into the genres. Pixel art is great and all, but compared to the art in the games mentioned there just no comparison, no pixel art can look as good as these games and they deserve more credit. This art take way more time to bring to life, but is so much more worth it, I really hope Dead Cells 2 gets un updated art style after playing Ori Will of the Wisps, damn amazing game!!!    … Expand
  11. yaojiyue
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    对比市面上许多其他platformer，《精灵与萤火意志》走了一条更加不一样的路，很多platformer会让玩家经历大量失败，迫使玩家进行不断的重复动作，提升操作精确度通关。而Ori这作不会，Ori这作的platformer部分，不会需求玩家特别严格的操作精细度，也不会让玩家过分重复进行相同的操作，还带来了极低的死亡惩罚，反而是让玩家通过思考，利用手中庞大的技能和碎片带来的可操作空间，和对场景与地图的判断，来意识到怎样去达成目标，这样做让游戏体验变得非常流畅和舒适。对比市面上许多其他platformer，《精灵与萤火意志》走了一条更加不一样的路，很多platformer会让玩家经历大量失败，迫使玩家进行不断的重复动作，提升操作精确度通关。而Ori这作不会，Ori这作的platformer部分，不会需求玩家特别严格的操作精细度，也不会让玩家过分重复进行相同的操作，还带来了极低的死亡惩罚，反而是让玩家通过思考，利用手中庞大的技能和碎片带来的可操作空间，和对场景与地图的判断，来意识到怎样去达成目标，这样做让游戏体验变得非常流畅和舒适。
  12. maxi2723
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte , una maravilla visual que es imperdible para todo aquel que le gusten los juegos en 2d.
  13. FreedomFighters
    Jul 5, 2020
    10
    2015’s “Ori and the Blind Forest” was one of the few games that made me want to get an Xbox One. I’ve often played more of Nintendo and Sony’s first-party titles, and it always seemed like Xbox lagged behind them in terms of exclusives. The first “Ori” title, though, grabbed my attention early and often, and after playing it, it quickly became one of my favorite games. The game grabbed me2015’s “Ori and the Blind Forest” was one of the few games that made me want to get an Xbox One. I’ve often played more of Nintendo and Sony’s first-party titles, and it always seemed like Xbox lagged behind them in terms of exclusives. The first “Ori” title, though, grabbed my attention early and often, and after playing it, it quickly became one of my favorite games. The game grabbed me right from the start and never let me go, and it was a phenomenal journey that, in a lot of ways, helped me to appreciate 2D platformers a bit more than I had in the past. So, when “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” was announced, I was unbelievably hyped. In a lot of ways, with the Xbox Series X coming soon, and a lack of strong Xbox One exclusives this year, I sort of treated this new “Ori” sequel as something of a “swan song” for the Xbox One. Yes, I’m aware that “Bleeding Edge” came after, but given that the game received mixed reception (and didn’t carry much of my interest anyway), and that “Halo Infinite” being more touted as a Series X game, I felt that “Ori” was the more appropriate “swan song” for the Xbox One for me. Largely because…well, the game is pretty damn fantastic!
    “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” takes what made the first game great, and builds on it to create an even better experience. The visuals, as you would expect, are stunning, and the art style remains a wonder to behold. So much love went into crafting this game’s design, and the end result is some of the Xbox One’s best graphics, I would say. In terms of gameplay, “Ori” continues to hit the mark. The original game already had fantastic platforming, and this game continues to have that, while also making great improvements to the combat. The bevy of options and weapons Ori has at his disposal are awesome, and the depth in regards to combat is pretty amazing, too. As always, the incredible environments in the game make way for plenty of exploration, as the overall level design is so well-crafted that you won’t mind getting lost in the game’s world. The game is regularly heart-pounding, the chase sequences are tensing, and even on the lower difficulties, the game once again provides plenty of challenge without falling into the “fake difficulty” boat. The soundtrack is light and incredible, and in terms of storytelling, “Ori” once again hits the mark with a beautiful, emotional story that, once again, nearly drove me to tears. The story features a well-rounded cast of characters and plenty of moments that are sad yet extremely powerful.
    I can’t really say that I have too many problems with this game. I know a number of reviews have mentioned technical problems, and while there may have been a few minor stutters before cutscenes, I didn’t notice too many, and I don’t think anything really impeded with my enjoyment of the game. Even when I would get a bit lost in the game’s world, finding the answers proved to be very rewarding, and the overall design didn’t feel flawed as a result.
    I mentioned in my old review that “Ori and the Blind Forest” was one of the best 2D platformers I had ever played. I can safely say that “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” succeeds in the very difficult task of not only living up to that game, but also surpassing it. I’m not sure if Moon Studios will continue in the “Ori” universe from here, but if they don’t, I can say that they have created a truly phenomenal farewell to Ori’s world. Whether or not they continue on with “Ori” games, Moon Studios is a developer to keep an eye on, because they’ve proved with these games that they have something really special. And with the Xbox One in its final months, whatever polarizing thoughts there might be on the console when we look back on it retrospectively, it’s great to see that “Ori and the Will of the Wisps” help it to end its life on a high note. If you haven’t played this yet, please…do yourself a favor. It’s really an incredible game.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 “Fantastic”    … Expand
  14. Adriaan1
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    Quality, worth your time, worth your money. Very few games can say that these days. Excellent gameplay, massive enhancements from 1st game.
  15. Azzanation
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Absolute masterpiece. One of the best new IPs this generation and the Sequel does not disappoint. The music, the gameplay, the story are all top notch and offers what is a great game and those who are a fan of the first game are in for a treat. Cannot wait for Ori 3.
  16. Diegobrtf
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Jogo maravilhoso, mantém o nível do primeiro e ainda melhora em todos os quesitos. Trilha sonora e gráficos incríveis, sem palavras para esse jogo, emociona muito!
  17. ucavalcante
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Definitely a great game, Ori has everything i like in a game a great gameplay incredible skills, superb soundtrack and a beautiful art style.
  18. Engineer1
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    В первые в жизни купил себе подобную игру в итоге остался очень доволен своим приобритением игра очень сильно затягивает своим геймплеем и сюжетом ставлю все 10 баллов из 10)
  19. revans
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    one of the best game i played this year.
    i hope this studio continue in this direction
  20. Gowthe
    Mar 14, 2020
    10
    Imbuído de nostalgia, colorido y un gameplay pletórico que te engancha hasta no poder parar de jugarlo; en mi opinión la digna secuela que merecía Ori, yendo incluso más allá. Excelente.
  21. maxtillxd
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing, beautifull art, surperation First Ori 1.. The art and environments is beautifully animated and immersive. This is a game I'd recommend to anyone.
    Goty 2020!
  22. Yun1t0
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    El primer juego de esta saga fue mi juego favorito del año en que salio, y este juego mejora en todos los aspectos. Si les gusta Metroid, por favor denle un chance a este juego.
  23. Sonny96
    Mar 12, 2020
    10
    Beautifully as good as the last game and has more depth and creativity into it. Emotionally moving game worth it every bit.
  24. nandogg
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    Excelente gameplay, gráfico top, ótima jogabilidade, boa história, trilha sonora impecável.
  25. Chiru20
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played. Do yourself a favor and pick up this gem.
  26. Xenuvix
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    I was waiting for this since finishing the first one.
    It exceeded all my expectations, the graphics, music and gameplay are just brilliant. I literally had chills at key moments in the game.
  27. dimvcl
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Best metroidvania ever, the game is precocious and fun as hell. It's much better than its prequel.
  28. Oluasc
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. One of the best games of all time. Best OST of the entire gen.
  29. XatroX
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego, juegue el primero y es espectacular, el segundo con mas jefes, mas poderes, mas niveles, mejores graficos, mejor sonido, mejor historia no podria ser menos de un 10.. recomendado
  30. kravenor1981
    Mar 11, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte con mayúsculas el mejor metroid vania de la historia y uno de los mejores juegos de todos los tiempos, arte, música, jugabilidad, magia y emoción.
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Universal acclaim - based on 71 Critic Reviews

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. ComicBook
    Apr 4, 2020
    80
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps may not feel as vital as the original did when it debuted, but fans of the genre would be foolish to overlook the sequel. Its visual style, themes, and engrossing score distinguish it from others in its space. Its fluid sense of movement and fast-paced combat make it a blast to play, with plenty of hidden challenges to uncover. Ori and the Will of the Wisps will please fans of the original and anyone looking for an engrossing adventure steeped in natural mystery and wonder.
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  2. XBLA Fans
    Apr 3, 2020
    80
    I actually haven’t played the first Ori so I can’t compare the two nor do I have a bias based on how much I enjoyed the previous installment. I would wait for some patches before attempting this game. It’s excellent, there’s no doubt about it, but when things don’t work you become robbed of the experience. Still, it’s better than most platformers out there, even with the issues.
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  3. Impulsegamer
    Mar 31, 2020
    90
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is everything you could want from a sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest. It isn’t a revolutionary new step forward for the series by any means, but it does an excellent job of building upon all the core concepts that made Ori and the Blind Forest so fantastic, whilst also adding enough new features to justify its title as a sequel, rather than an additional DLC expansion. If you haven’t played through Ori and the Blind Forest (you should), Ori and the Will of the Wisps is worth jumping into regardless, as it polishes the Ori formula to a shine and is an incredible experience in its own right.
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