Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Pure NintendoKirstie Summers

9.5/10

The direct sequel to 2015’s Ori and the Blind Forest, Ori and the Will of the Wisp is three times the size of its predecessor. A stunningly beautiful fantasy

Nintendo World ReportWillem Hilhorst

9.5/10

There are few games that genuinely make me feel quite as happy as Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The combination of a visually stunning world and a gameplay loop that rewards customization and exploration really make this game feel like no other. Simply put, this is not a quick rehash of Ori and the Blind Forest. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a refined masterpiece that feels like a metroidvania that has reached its pure potential. The traversal feels smooth and makes backtracking an absolute joy. The combat has plenty of options for all sorts of playstyles and puzzles make you feel clever f...

Press StartBrodie Gibbons

9/10

After the stunning Ori and the Blind Forest, I found it hard to imagine Moon Studios being able to one-up themselves with Will of the Wisps and yet it's another beautifully crafted chapter in a series that is held so dear and treasured. As a platforming exercise, it's slick and sublime, it has evolved in subtle ways and Ori's world has grown a little larger as a result. While Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a sequel that'll challenge your resolve and temper your spirit at times, its final act will fill your heart and have it bursting with joie de vivre.

VideogamerTom Bardwell

9/10

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Impulse GamerJames Wright

The must play game of the year, Ori and the Will of the Wisps  has arrived on the next-gen console, the Xbox Series X and it delivers a totally enjoyable and

Worth PlayingAndreas Salmen

9/10

Embark on an all-new adventure to discover the mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those lost, and unravel Ori's true destiny.

GameSpewRichard Seagrave

9/10

Its last area is perhaps a bit of a let-down, but if you’ve played Ori and the Blind Forest and found it enjoyable, you really need to play Ori and the Will of the Wisps. And if you haven’t yet played either, seriously consider picking both up. This sequel is the better of the two, but they’re both brilliant games that are particularly enjoyable on Switch thanks to its portability. Though a word of warning: if you’re an emotional person, they’ll probably make you cry. But it’s testament to just how well put together these games are that they can instil such feelings.

VGChartzEvan Norris

9/10

Spirited away.Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a perfect sequel. It takes the already-great template from Ori [...]

GameSpotSteve Watts

8/10

Moon Studios returns with a sophomore effort every bit as graceful and lovely as Ori and the Blind Forest.

Nintendo WireAmelia Fruzzetti

8/10

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So goes one of the most well-known aphorisms in the English language, and one that the developers at Moon Studios appear to

VG247Nadia Oxford

Ori's second adventure plays like poetry, but performance issues sometimes drag the experience down into the darkness.

Game RevolutionMichael Leri

8/10

Even though Metroidvania games are quite prevalent nowadays, Ori and the Blind Forest was still among the best when it came out in 2015. It had the requisite ability progression and litany of hidden collectibles, but its demanding platforming, vibrant art style, and tear-jerker of a story put it in the upper echelon of the packed genre. Because of that, ORI AND THE WILL OF THE WISPS has a high bar to leap over and even though it doesn’t clear said bar, it still lands with a decent amount of grace.