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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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  • Summary: From the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly-anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to discover Ori’s true destiny. ImmerseFrom the creators of Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly-anticipated sequel, Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast and exotic world where you’ll encounter towering enemies and challenging puzzles on your quest to discover Ori’s true destiny. Immerse yourself in a hand-crafted narrative experience with deeply emotional storytelling, strikingly beautiful environments, and a stunning soundtrack. Master new skills to guide Ori through a journey of untold danger using newly acquired spirit weapons, spells, and attacks. Utilize an all-new shard system to power-up Ori’s newfound abilities. Face larger-than-life bosses and seek help from an expansive cast of new characters who will help you uncover Ori’s mysterious fate. Race to the top of the leaderboards in the all-new Spirit Trials mode where players dash, burrow, grapple, and leap to high scores in unique speed-run challenges throughout the game.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 23, 2020
    100
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps arrives on the Switch in exceptional form. Though there have been a few nips and tucks here and there in order to squeeze it into a considerably more modest form factor, it still showcases Moon Studio’s incredible vision from the moment it starts to the tear-jerking finale.
  2. Switch Player
    Sep 28, 2020
    100
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a highly polished Nintendo Switch port of a game that should already be considered as one of the best modern metroidvanias. Running at a smooth 60fps both docked and in handheld, this is a forest adventure well worth exploring.
  3. The Digital Fix
    Sep 28, 2020
    100
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps drastically improves upon its predecessor, with stellar gameplay, visuals and music. A true testament to what the Switch is capable of, this stunning sequel is not to be missed.
  4. 4Players.de
    Sep 28, 2020
    91
    Quotation forthcoming.
  5. Multiplayer.it
    Sep 22, 2020
    90
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps delivers a stunning metroidvania experience even on Nintendo Switch, thanks to a terrific gameplay and some gorgeous graphics with lower visual richness but outstanding performances.
  6. God is a Geek
    Sep 25, 2020
    90
    Ori and the Will of the Wisps is one of the best Metroivanias in recent memory, and its Switch port is simply outstanding. With a buttery smooth framerate, and an aesthetic as gorgeous as ever, it's a title that might even warrant a double dip.
  7. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 29, 2020
    90
    The pleasure of the game is therefore intact and we can now enjoy, wherever we are, one of the best Metroidvanias of recent years.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Abdullah9001
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    The best game in 2020 full of enjoyment and creativity, a must play without doubt
  2. Moe457
    Sep 23, 2020
    10
    Grafik , Atmosphäre,Musik, Steuerung alles perfekt ich liebe es einer meiner Lieblingsspiele geworden
  4. Dampero
    Sep 25, 2020
    10
    muy buen port , jugabilidad, graficos y sonidos, en resumen el juego es de 10 y de los mejores en su genero si no es que es el mejor
  5. Chiru20
    Sep 19, 2020
    10
    It is even better then the first game and runs smoothly on the nintendo switch.
  6. setsunagotu
    Sep 29, 2020
    9
    Great gameplay, sound, and environments. Unfortunately, the Switch version currently has quite a few issues. Random slow down (especially ifGreat gameplay, sound, and environments. Unfortunately, the Switch version currently has quite a few issues. Random slow down (especially if you move quicker than the game can load the map), crashes (I experienced probably 8-9 crashes during my playthrough), falling through the map, one time I even got stuck in the ground and had to restart the game. The game runs beautifully the other 95% of the time and it's definitely worth picking up.… Expand
  7. Lupazzz
    Sep 20, 2020
    9
    Ori is an absolutely gem and have it in the go is simply fantastic, love this game
  8. Apakungen
    Sep 25, 2020
    0
    The game is broken. The grab-function ceased to work after a couple of hours.

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