Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The development team at Moon Studios gave us a magical experience in 2015 with Ori and the Blind Forest, which we consider to be one of our best experiences of this generation and one of our favorite games ever. Now, after 5 years, we get a new part called Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and this part has exceeded its share. Due to the postponements during the development process, after a long wait, we had the opportunity to return to this magical world to experience another adventure, so what was it? Result?

The Story of Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The story introduces us to a new character, Ku the owl, who grew up with Ori and her family. As she grew up, Ku suffered from problems with her ability to fly. Here Ori tries to help her friend fly. During this process, a strong storm draws Ori and Ku to a distant land called Niwan. From here you will learn: About the inhabitants of Niwan and their attempt to restore splendor to their world, which, like the previous part of the story, was dominated by chaos and destruction Here is simple, but it focuses more on an emotional experience to offer as it tells us the stories of the various creatures that live in Niwan and the hardships they have endured over the years. The spontaneity of the characters and the simplicity of the We offer a beautiful and simple message that the player receives through a limited number of texts and many cinematic clips full of emotions that strengthen the bond with these characters.

The Visuals and Sound of Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a verse of beauty like its predecessor. The wonderful art direction is unbearable, and Niwan is more diverse in its environments, full of different beautiful colors. The dedication to work on this version is no less than the previous one. As you wander through the world, you notice the movement of everything in the background. Trees, plants and creatures present a living world with its various details. During this journey you will hear sweet melodies no less wonderful than the previous version and you will know very well that you are heading towards a sad emotional scene or another joyful scene as soon as you notice that the melody has changed .

The Gameplay of Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The last part stood out for offering a fluid and homogeneous gaming experience in its elements and this part maintains that homogeneity but also takes the experience to another level since it offers you several new abilities unique to the area The game you’re in is suitable for exploring to help you overcome obstacles, such as the ability to dash through the sand or jump high when emerging from the water. Despite the relatively large number of new abilities, the development team has done careful work to keep the experience consistent. The designs of the environments and challenges for switching between platforms are carefully designed to make effective use of the new abilities, and these challenges are different in nature across regions, providing welcome variety.

The Battles in Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The battles in the game have undergone the biggest changes as Ori receives a number of new weapons such as the Sword, Rifleman, Fire Bombs and other new weapons and abilities to use. There is a new system for adding certain weapon advantages, such as the ability to climb walls or the ability to gain more energy or auras (a currency that can be used to purchase and develop the abilities of opponents in return for that they become more dangerous, and other abilities or preferences that you can change what you get). greater freedom to follow the play style that suits you. The challenge in the game is balanced and begins to escalate gradually so you get used to the experience, and the biggest challenge in battles is the boss encounters. Which relies heavily on accuracy and provides the required challenge to those who seek it.

Side Missions and Challenges in Ori and the Will of the Wisps

In this version there are a number of side missions and challenges that focus on different aspects of the experience. If you want to learn more about the characters, you will find side missions where you help the world’s inhabitants solve a problem such as finding a lost item or finding an item that suits their needs. These missions usually lead you to other missions that help you get to know these characters better and add additional value to the experience. If you want to improve your skills and reactions, there are Temple Challenges that will test your combat skills and we also have Time Challenges that will test your skills in maneuvering and jumping between platforms and show you your results compared to other players . .

Technical Issues in Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Despite the mastery and beauty that the game offers, it suffers from a number of annoying technical issues that are difficult to ignore despite the game’s beauty. There are many occasions where the game stops and then starts working again. Also when opening the menu for viewing the map or changing your skills will appear. This was also accompanied by a slowdown in gaming operations. There were times when the game stopped working and we had to restart it a few times. We can say that all the problems of the game are technical problems that can be fixed, but they prevent this unique experience from receiving full marks from our point of view.

Conclusion

I completed the story in 12 hours on a medium difficulty of 78%, and to complete the experience 99% took me around 16 hours, which is a reasonable age for a Metroidvina game that sells for half the full price Despite the technical problems mentioned, Ori offers an entertaining gaming experience and an enchanting world with its various elements and characters. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the best sequel to the game that captivated us 5 years ago and it is also one that we will undoubtedly add to our list of our favorite games.