Ori and the Will of the Wisps Reviews
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is nothing short of a masterpiece. From its painting-like gorgeous aesthetic and a soundtrack that will sweep you off your feet to the tight gameplay and addictive progression system.
One of the main differences between Indie and AAA titles is that when it come to indie games, developers have more freedom to try new and ambitious ideas, as Ori and the Will of the Wisps did, and the result is not only a game that feels as good and fresh as its predecessor, but also improved in almost every aspect.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Stunning visuals and brilliant music is just the first course in Ori and the Will of the Wisps. With its large world, lavish combat, and a smooth implementation of the metroidvania design, this sequel is a must-play for fans of the original, and highly recommended for everybody else.
Another entry in the series that enchants us with its beauty and inventiveness, and mesmerizes us with its world and challenges, with nary a dull moment in sight. While one might've hoped for more than a bigger world and extra skills, they're nevertheless welcome additions.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
A great sequel to a great game, The Will of the Wisps takes us back to a magical world filled with emotions and remarkable adventures. it's easily one of our favourite experiences this generation.
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps keeps the core values of the previous game and elevates them to new heights to consolidate Moon Studios as a new creator force.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Beautiful platformer with great leveldesign. One of the best games this year so far.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is another triumph return for the series — a beautiful game with only the smallest blemishes to its luster.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is game that’s hard to not love.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is bigger and more polished than the original title. I can't recommend playing it before the original, if only because the plot relies on you having played the first game. Otherwise, this is an absolute must-play for fans of the genre. Some minor quibbles and a few annoying bugs hold it back, but hopefully, those will be addressed by the day-one patch. If you've been waiting for Will of the Wisps, you'll be extremely pleased.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a game of passion, made from the heart. Featuring charming characters, a vibrant world filled with mystery and intrigue, and genre-leading platforming action, you will struggle to find a single experience that encompasses the artistic values of video games like Ori and the Will of the Wisps.
Ori and the Blind Forest was an outstanding masterpiece. Ori and the Will of Wisps is even better. It's a shame that bugs ruin overall great experience. Hope they will be fixed by the day one update.
Review in Russian | Read full review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a wonderful Metroidvania that manages to be both beautiful and challenging. If you enjoyed Ori and the Blind Forest then you're in for one impressive treat with this sequel.
When reviewing games in general I try to carefully avoid hyperbole and excessive exuberance whenever possible...
Ori and the Will of the Wisps catapults the series to new heights, and it is undeniably one of the finest Metroidvanias. The game is worth every penny, but I recommend starting with the original. Just as impressive a work of art as the original. Never tries to change what made the original successful; instead, it builds on its predecessor’s strengths while adding new, exciting elements.
Will of the Wisps is, like it’s forebear, an instant classic that’s a step forward not only for Moon Studios, but also for video games as a whole.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a gentle caress that knows how to hit you where it hurts the most at the right time. Moon Studios has been able to take the first, excellent chapter, and evolve it into something more; a title with its own identity and its own beating heart where everything around you lives, fights, dies.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you liked the first part, love two-dimensional platformers, or just want to participate in a touching story set in a fairy-tale world, reach for Will of the Wisps. You will not be disappointed, I guarantee.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Combine all this with cool escape segments, giant boss fights and endearing friendships. Add to it the little challenges gimmick, where you can do some sort of race against the mind of your friends and take away the frustrating save system of the first part. What you end up with is an almost perfect game within the MetroidVania genre.
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