SeekerOri and the Will of the Wisps
In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Moon Studios has taken an excellent foundation and made even more out of it. Its many new elements expand on and add to the first game’s fun without bogging it down or becoming overcomplicated. And that’s really the best praise you can give a sequel - it stays true to the spirit of the original, doubles down on what made it great, and gives you more stake in the world and options to navigate it. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent heartfelt follow-up that pushes the series to new heights.
-- As reviewed by IGN
Product details
- Play the critically acclaimed masterpiece
- Immerse yourself in a hand-crafted narrative experience
- Master new skills and face larger-than-life bosses
- Get bonus physical item: digital soundtrack
PROS
+ Much improved combat
+ Epic platforming set pieces
+ Gorgeous story book world
+ Endearing story
CONS
- Some could argue there’s a lack of challenge
- Minor performance issues on Xbox One S
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Expert reviews and ratings
By TrustedReviews on March 10, 2020
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a fantastic sequel that improves upon its predecessor in multiple ways. While the new combat focus admittedly doesn’t fit well with the story, it’s still a tonne of fun, and coupled with the new autosave feature, ensures a more fast-paced and fluid style of play. Combined with the endearing story book vibe and jaw-dropping platforming spectacles, Will of the Wisps is easily one of the best titles in the Xbox’s first-party library.
90
By IGN on March 10, 2020
In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Moon Studios has taken an excellent foundation and made even more out of it. Its many new elements expand on and add to the first game’s fun without bogging it down or becoming overcomplicated. And that’s really the best praise you can give a sequel - it stays true to the spirit of the original, doubles down on what made it great, and gives you more stake in the world and options to navigate it. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent heartfelt follow-up that pushes the series to new heights.
90
By Pocket-Lint on March 17, 2020
A game that's outrageously pretty, but also a whole load of fun to play.
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By PCWorld on March 10, 2020
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is more than the sum of its parts, but only barely. Increased mobility and a bevy of beautiful environs carry the day, but it’s still a fairly familiar adventure with some awkward middle-chapter pacing.
80