Ori and the Will of the Wisps

If you enjoy platformers then you will most likely enjoy this game. The story is a little generic bring back light to a forest shrouded in darkness, but the journey is a lot of fun. Everything can be described as simple but when you unlock all the skills movement becomes so much fun. The game is short compared to today's standard, but it's an enjoyable 12 to 15 hours. You don't have to have played the first one to enjoy, you just loose out on a little context. Also the game sounds amazing with a great sound track.
Solid 8 out of 10.

yes.
the story is so crazy and good

What Do I Even Say. This Game Is A Masterpiece. Everything About It Is Perfect. I 100% Recommend It. (I Recommend Playing The Prequel To This Game First.)

I like this game. But if you are considering buying it because you liked the first game i would reconsider, because it is a very different type of game. It is a lot more focused on combat.

This game is a great improvement upon the first while keeping the essence that made the first game unique. Extremely fluid and fast paced gameplay with a great soundtrack and art direction.

Man, oh man. I just finished my first play through and I really love this game just as I love the first one. I was a little bit surprised with the new side quest and challenge mechanics but after playing for a few hours, I got used to it easily. I love to have a little bit of NPCs in my games. The music and art is without a doubt breathtaking as usual. And the end is so bitter sweet.

Also. I'm not an elite gamer so the game is a little bit difficult especially Mora. But after playing Blind Forest, I didn't really mind dying multiple times just to finish the quests. In fact, this was more easier and smoother than Blind Forest, so I could say there's really an improvement from the first one, or perhaps I got really used to playing Ori games because I played the first one multiple times.

Blind Forest is my favorite game of all time as it holds a special place in my heart because it was the first game I finished with just my pure resilience alone and didn't look for any guides at all. So I decided to do the same for Will of the Wisps and now it's added to my favorites as well!

Anyways, I'm gonna play it again soon.

I've never cried playing a game before, but god damn, this game brought me pretty close to tears at multiple points. In terms of gameplay, Ori and the Will of the Wisps is superior to Ori and the Blind Forest in every way, 'borrowing' many mechanics from its contemporaries to great effect. The story of Ori and the Will of the Wisps is something that I hear disregarded frequently, but I really don't understand why. Although basic, the main story of Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the game's most compelling aspects, introducing memorable characters and containing amazing moments. Ori and the Blind Forest had no boss fights, something that changed with the sequel; Howl, the Horn Beetle, Mora the Spider, corrupted Kwolok, the Willow Stone, and Shriek all offer fun challenges and are often combined with the incredible escape sequences that made Ori and the Blind Forest so memorable. But the two aspects where the game shines most are in the visuals and music. Ori and the Will of the Wisps might just be the best looking game I've ever played, featuring inspired character designs, gorgeous vistas, and impeccable lighting, which all come together perfectly. The game's score, similarly, is perfect. The soundtrack currently holds the position of my favourite videogame score of all time. Gareth Coker perfectly mixes themes from Ori and the Blind Forest with the new tracks to create Ori's signature magical score. The soundtrack carries most of the game's emotional impact, from the hauntingly beautiful main theme and 'Ku's First Flight', to the wave of emotions brought on by the bits of 'Light of Nibel' sprinkled through the soundtrack, culminating in 'Shriek and Ori', undoubtably the game's best track, before finally closing with the heartbreaking, yet hopeful 'Ori, Embracing the Light'. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is by far one of the best metroidvanias ever created, and is without a shadow of a doubt one of my favourite games of all time, still choking me up whenever I hear any music from it. Out of any game I've ever played, this one is one I will recommend above all else to anybody.

It is a very beautiful Metroidvania but it is also a pretty tough game.

The graphics, music, and scenery are on a whole new level. There's plenty to explore outside of the main story, and the narrative is much more mature compared to the first game.

10/10

absolutely magnificent, huge step up in the combat department from the first game, still a great story, puzzles might not be as good slightly but still good enough in my opinion

The Graphics, the lore, its all really good

Amazing experience after playing the first one (Ori and the Blind Forest)!

One of my favourite video games of all time. If one were to ask me for a video game that captures the feeling and aesthetic of "Princess Mononoke" (or similar Studio Ghibli movies) I would recommend them this game. Great gameplay and story as well.

Casual, fluid and simple. As you unlock new shards and skills movement becomes very satisfying.

Highly recommend playing this masterpiece. Moon studios has always been passionate about their projects. I had already completed this game on myplaystation but bought it again on steam to support the devs. I love their work. Must play but play the first game (ori and the blind forest) before playing this one.

Beautiful art. Amazing gameplay and mechanics. A great ending to a story started from the first game. One of my favorite games and game series' of all time. I would do anything for a third game.

Ok, controversial opinion incoming.

I love this game... but I think the original (Ori and the Blind Forest) was a tighter game. They are both fantastic stories, and you should play them in order. These are such well put together stories with beautiful visuals and epic music. These really are award winning Metroidvania games.

Don't make the mistake of thinking they are easy though... these are meant to be challenging games. There isn't much that is "chill" about an Ori game. The first major escape sequence in this game (what you might think of as the first "boss battle") awards an achievement. At the time of writing this, something like 53% of players have that achievement. So half of the people who buy and play this game quit before the first escape sequence... which is too bad. It's understandable though... When you first get into it, the platforming can be different than you are expecting. You have to get used to the controls. Once you do though, moving around with Ori makes you feel great... it's just so smooth, and transitions from air to ground to wall, back to air... it really is a great feeling. But it does take some time to get there, especially if you haven't played the first game.

At ~10 hours I'm at about 53% completion. I have spent a lot of time grabbing collectibles, so this game probably can go quite a bit faster.

The world here is undeniably gorgeous. Is it better than the first game? Maybe graphically it's a bit sharper, but I'll be honest I find them quite similar in quality and pleasantness. Stunningly beautiful, dark but full of hope... the visuals really do make everything about these games.

This second game has a lot more quality of life features compared to the first. A lot more ability types, upgrades, etc. Combat is much more focused and punchy. You can see that the developers took a lot of inspiration from games like Hollow Knight when they came around to this second game. Things like the map vendor, the ability that channels your energy to heal yourself... in many ways they combined the original Ori with Hollow Knight mechanics, and it works well. Combat in this game also can be quite varied, in that you have a number of abilities you can slot to your X, Y, and B keys. I found myself mostly sticking with what I liked rather than playing around, but there are definitely abilities here you can swap out when the time fits.

This story also has various characters you meet along the way.... although this is kind of where I think it goes astray. The first game was a super focused, simple story that really resonated through the exploration and quests you did. This feels a bit more open, but in a way that makes it a bit less engaging if I'm honest. I think the first one had more emotion, and it was a more pure experience.

The escape sequences in the first one created lasting memories for me, in a way that this game just quite hasn't. I also think the music in the first one was more epic in many cases.

That said, I am loving this game as well and I will finish it out for sure. I recommend both games for sure.

ori is cute, Ku is a waste of character that dies too quickly and serves no greater importance than adding a sad moment and i wish they did more with her character.

This game has amazing story telling and engaging music & soundtrack. visuals are nice.
combat or maneuver is very very well done honestly. first time playing Ori game and glad I picked it.

memorable game with great detail.

This game is more forgiving than its prequel. More story and battle oriented than the first game with bosses fights and skills. The addition of side quests made the game more immersive. Music was epic as usual. Nice narration, could grasp the story well. If you're looking for a good music, epic combat, challenging parkour, gear-turning puzzle and heart-clenching story, give Ori and the Will of the Wisps a try. Of course, completing the prequel first which is Ori and the Blind Forest first is recommended for a better grasp at the lore.

A wonderful game AND sequel!! the soundtrack and story and visuals and platforming is all genuinely incredible

Big fan of platformer games. It has really cool mechanics that i have seen in another game (Hollow Knight) but really well designed plus the story is well written. 10/10 would suggest if you like action-platformer games

blind forest is a really good *experience*, this is a really good *game*

Story: 9/10
Gameplay: 9.5/10
Art: 10/10
Music: 10/10
Difficulty: 7/10

Definitely peak

Fantastic artwork and music. Nice story. Creative ideas with platforming and combat. It can be a bit irritating when it feels like your inputs are not being read some of the time causing jumps or actions to miss. The notification when you pick up an item also cancelling inputs. Minor gripes that impacted enjoyment at times. Nonetheless, great game and can recommend.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a breathtaking journey that excels in every aspect. The hand-painted graphics are stunning, the gameplay is fluid and responsive, and the soundtrack is one of the best in gaming. The story is deeply emotional, drawing you in with its heartfelt moments. While easy to learn, the game offers a rewarding challenge that keeps you engaged. The 15-20 hour playtime feels perfectly paced, and at 75% off or under $5 during sales, it's an absolute steal. A must-play for fans of platformers and story-driven adventures.

Pros:
Gorgeous visuals with a hand-painted art style
Smooth and responsive gameplay
Incredible soundtrack that enhances every moment
Emotional and captivating story
Satisfying progression and exploration

Cons:
Some platforming sections can be frustrating

Overall Score: 9/10

Technically better than the first in alot of ways although i had a fair assortment of bugs, all cosmetic though but still the game itself is so so much more depressing like holy crap and while the ending was technically a "good(?)" ending it just kinda sucks and honestly now i need a third installment for the series to fill the void that the ending of this one gave me ywy. If i was there it would have gone down diffrently i tell u hwut i woulda changed that outcome.

But ya play it for the gameplay cause it was alot of fun and try not to think about the story too hard. Its kinda intresting they clearly took ALOT of inspiration from Hollow Knight when designing this games abilities and such like the map guy in this is literally the reincarnation of Cornifer he even has a bus seat outside his house but its still 100% Ori like although newer, some enemies, like the tentacle spewers, were ripped straight from the first game and given a new coat of paint which feels kinda wild playing the difference between the games

ori is a beautiful game, you have to be practical. there are strategies which can be used and those which will be much harder to play with. you will need to have beaten ori version 1 to handle part 2.

and the storylines are actually tragically sad and very encouraging and spirit warming at the same time. Not sure the intended audience, i am not all that great at many different types of games but ori 1 was one of my most challenging and celebrated victories... if just an element of time. I just played ori 2 for 9 hours straight and im only 25% through the game.

Loved the art design and fluidity of the game, had plenty of challenging puzzles and areas. First time trying a puzzle platform game like this and was pleasantly surprised!

A fantastic game to play through with the same amazing qualities as the first one, in the art style, music, traversal, story and the general aesthetic theme. This one seemed to have harder exploration puzzles than Ori and The Blind Forest, but personally i enjoyed the inconveniences. However, one thing is that this one seemed to lack the "polish" that the first game had. Some glitches here and there (had to exit and reload 2 times in my playthrough coz i somehow no-clipped into walls) and the clunky mechanics around some enemies. In particular, the bear-trap like enemies, they are not particularly threatening, but if you are in their path when one is reopening after its failed attempt at catching something, you just straight up die. No damage, no knockback, not shifting to be in the trap range (which is what i was expecting), you just die. I am not sure if that was actually how it was intended or if it is some weird coding oversight, but it is very annoying especially in some of the platforming sections.

The story was very nicely executed and presented in an immersive way. Not every villain needs a redemption, sometimes a little understanding of them is enough. I think they handled Shriek perfectly. And the final boss fight was absolutely lovely, especially the second half in air. I might retry it on hard difficulty just coz of how good that fight was. Ori's story ended with a emotional conclusion.

Overall this game was definitely a good time. For me, it was a 9 out of 10. If you liked the first game, you will like this too.

THIS is how you do a sequel!

Taking everything the first game did poorly and turning it good and taking everything the first game did well and making it even better. Everything is just top notch in this game.


The gameplay is fluid and smooth. Ori feels so good to control, every ability and attack just flows so well into each other. The combat is a massive step up from the first game where it was a shallow button mashing simulator, now it's an incredibly flashy and amazing feeling system. Assigning buttons to different abilities is such a simple yet effective system for quickly accessing whatever ability you need. And swapping abilities during action doesn't break the flow of gameplay too much. There are so many new abilities for platforming and for combat that by the end of the game you are just launching, grappling, bashing, dashing, wall hopping all in quick succession and you're not even thinking about what you're doing and it feels like second nature, which is something few games have managed to achieve.

Visuals are somehow better than the first game, which already looked amazing. Every screenshot from this game could be in a gallery. All the areas are absolutely gorgeous and all the characters are so expressive and well animated. The first game used sprites of 3D models for animation which did look pretty cool, but it was definitely the right call to just animate the 3D models in this game as it just adds so much to the game feel.

The story is probably the least improved part compared to the first game, but that's because it was already fantastic there. And it still is great here, it tells a much more complex story than the first game, still relatively simple by modern standards, yet it's executed so well that it'll have you bawling by the end.

And the music is beautiful as always. It relies a lot less on the main Ori leitmotif which makes the few times it does appear feel so much more special. Hearing it right as you are about to defeat a boss or right as the escape gets to it's most cinematic part just hits so well. The entire OST is just so well-composed. The crescendo in the Wellspring track, the opening chords of Baur's Reach, the beautiful vocals of Luma Pools, it all adds up and makes the OST full of great tracks.


I didn't mention any major flaws because I'm genuinely stumped when trying to think of one. Worst part about this game is that it ends. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an amazing sequel to the first game that will have you hoping that they'll make an Ori 3 sometime in the future.

10/10. Absolutely the best in EVERY SINGLE ASPECT OF THE GAME. Honestly one of the best games ive played in a very long time. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone, especially those Hollow Knight fans waiting for silksong.

This game is an absolute masterpiece! The breathtaking visuals, combined with an emotionally gripping story, create an unforgettable experience. Every scene feels like a work of art, and the storytelling tugs at the heartstrings in a way that few games can. It’s a journey that stays with you long after the credits roll, leaving you in awe—and in tears.

This has taken me a while to finish. I've tried to play it many times but I often get stuck on a puzzle or not sure where I'm supposed to go next and shelve it for a while. The game has beautiful scenery and oodles of character but it can be a challenge to know where you are supposed to go next. I ended up following a guide from IGN, which sped things up. The platforming is quite challenging as well, you are given special moves to help you defeat various 'biomes' or areas of the map. These abilities aren't particularly useful in other biomes though. My favourite platforming game is still Rayman Legends but this was a memorable experience and if you're into games like Trine or Rayman, then I highly recommend this one to you.

I geniunly do not understand how a game can be so unoptimized when its predecessor ran as smoothly as it did.
I'm not reviewing the gameplay as i havent gotten to even experience it due to how laggy the game is for me.

here's a rough estimation of how thoose 0.7 hours were spent:
-about 0.1 goes towards loading times
-about 0.1 goes towards me changing controls (im very picky with controls)
-about 0.2 would go to the prologue cutscene (why is it so long)
-about 0.1 was just rewatching the prologue cutscene cause the game froze mid-way through
-the other 0.2 hours was just done walking around in the first area and deciding that this isnt worth the effort (especially
after the game freezing again)

Credit where it's due, the visuals look great, but overall im not here to watch a movie that doesnt even work so from me it's a hard pass

Good continuation, liked the new combat mechanics. I legit cried multiple times for the story

Wow, what a game. Sequels in games are usually never that great because the programmers usually make the same game twice, but with better upgrades or just expand the world. Not saying that Ori and the Will of Wisp doesn't have that in the game, but the fighting mechanics, the boss fights, the story line, the characters, the colors, the soundtrack, and the levels is what made this game very special. Really enjoyed playing.

How can you not love Ori hes so cute. Great gameplay, heartfelt story. What else is there to say? Just play the game instead of reading this, you can thank me later.

Equally stunning with the Blind Forest, bigger and expands on gameplay. But the story I found lacking in comparison, yet just as touching.
Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it.

really good design and incredible image least from 3A games but felt like very good

Controls and gameplay are even better than in the first game, but there are a few things I prefer from the first Ori:

- Story wasn't particularly good in the first game but it had a clear goal and a better enemy, here it feels like a cheap copy-paste from the first one and a complete sorry excuse for the gameplay.
- The sequel has more of everything but to me it doesn't make it better: lots of shallow secondary characters, too many abilities (must switch them from the menu all the time) and uninteresting secondary missions. I prefer the simplicity and linearity of the first game,

Minor flaws aside, amazing game.

10/10 platforming metroidvania with a focus on a top-notch cinematic experience. The escape sequences in this game are unparalleled in terms of just how epic they are. The combat in this game is also really fun and floaty, allowing you to enhance your movement even further.

A quality platformer with excellent craftsmanship. It feels pleasant to the touch, has a good story, and is practically unrivaled in the audiovisual category.
It will certainly surprise no one that Ori and the Will of the Wisps had no need to change functional narrative techniques. Once again, it relies on empathy with an ensemble of mostly cute creatures... And it works again. The creators manage to compose emotional story scenes for the strongest possible impact, and so the new Ori sometimes manages to pour the best kind of frost on your back.

The story initially revolves around the owl Ku, the last descendant of the deadly dangerous, but also tragic Kuro from the first one. Ori and Ku's trip is interrupted by a cruel storm that separates the couple, and the white-haired protagonist tries to reunite with his owl friend. Of course, the initial premise develops further and gradually reaches much grander goals.
The story is completely linear, which also allows it to progress properly. At the end, there is also a clear catharsis, for which the game certainly deserves praise.

Actually, the only criticism in this regard must be directed at the antagonist. The strangely twisted pseudo-owl Shriek does not get enough space in the story to act as anything other than a necessary evil. Kuro was understandable, you could feel sorry for her, Shriek, on the other hand, is simply a game mechanic. You overcome her pitfalls and you are no longer interested.

The adventure takes place in the Niwen forest and I have a feeling that the following statement will be about as surprising as the results of the North Korean elections, but it needs to be said: It is incredibly beautiful. 50%

Stunning visuals, great feel, and feels 10/10

Probably the most beautiful Game i have ever Played, from the Music, Story and Gameplay!

Even though i enjoyed Watching Stream it more though.

Beautiful game, top notch music like the first game, engaging story, fun abilities and excellent movement techs. A must play.

Genuinely such a delightful game. With better gameplay, exploration and graphics then the first iteration. This game is stunning and should be recognized for that. 10/10 would hammer harmless creatures again.

This game is a treasure, brilliant all around, probably my favorite game ever made! Moon Studios iterated on Blind Forest and somehow made an even better game. Even if you removed the gameplay mechanics, merely spending time in this gorgeous, colorful, responsive world is a true pleasure. The combat is rewarding, the platforming is extremely fun with a well balanced difficulty (its no Celeste in terms of difficulty). The soundtrack is magical, something I listen to outside of the game its so good.

If for some reason you haven't played this and you like metroidvanias, please play this.

Audiovisual masterpiece, can't get enough of it even after completing everything... apart from not taking damage on the mora (spider) bossfight but who cares, this game is awesome

>absolutely AMAZING game
>the art style, music, gameplay, exprolation with the story
>its a combo that makes this game AMAZING
>the ending made me teared