Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Item: Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Rating: 92
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2025-03-09

Summary

Visually stunning, an artistic masterpiece.
Dynamic, challenging combat system.
Fluid platforming, rewarding exploration.
Moving, emotionally impactful story.
Inconsistent and frustrating difficulty.
Poor map design and navigation.

Reviews (sample size): 2000
Helpful reviews: 68%
Unhelpful reviews: 32%
Protest reviews: 0%

92%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
8%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 3595
Negative points: 958
Gameplay points: 325
Perf. points: 75
Rec. points: 754
Misc points: 80

Point	Description	Importance
Visually stunning, artistic masterpiece Description The game features stunning visuals, often described as painterly, with detailed environments, fluid animations, and a vibrant color palette. Reviewers consistently praise the art style, noting its emotional impact and seamless integration with the music and gameplay. Many consider it a benchmark for artistic presentation in gaming. Importance 97%	The game features stunning visuals, often described as painterly, with detailed environments, fluid animations, and a vibrant color palette. Reviewers consistently praise the art style, noting its emotional impact and seamless integration with the music and gameplay. Many consider it a benchmark for artistic presentation in gaming.	97%
Dynamic, challenging combat system Description The game features a dynamic and engaging combat system with a variety of unlockable and upgradeable abilities. Boss fights are well-designed and challenging, requiring players to learn mechanics and utilize skills strategically. The combat improvements are frequently highlighted as a major strength compared to previous installments. Importance 61%	The game features a dynamic and engaging combat system with a variety of unlockable and upgradeable abilities. Boss fights are well-designed and challenging, requiring players to learn mechanics and utilize skills strategically. The combat improvements are frequently highlighted as a major strength compared to previous installments.	61%
Fluid platforming, rewarding exploration Description The game offers fluid and responsive platforming mechanics, making movement enjoyable and precise. New abilities enhance exploration, encouraging players to revisit areas and discover secrets. The level design is clever and rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment. Importance 43%	The game offers fluid and responsive platforming mechanics, making movement enjoyable and precise. New abilities enhance exploration, encouraging players to revisit areas and discover secrets. The level design is clever and rewarding, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.	43%
Moving, emotionally impactful story Description The game features a deeply moving and emotionally impactful story that explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and hope. The narrative is often conveyed through visuals and music, evoking strong emotions in players. Many reviewers found the story to be a highlight, with some even brought to tears. Importance 35%	The game features a deeply moving and emotionally impactful story that explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and hope. The narrative is often conveyed through visuals and music, evoking strong emotions in players. Many reviewers found the story to be a highlight, with some even brought to tears.	35%
Exceptional, immersive audio design Description The game boasts an exceptional soundtrack and sound design that enhances the atmosphere and emotional impact. The music adapts to different scenes and characters, blending seamlessly with the environment. Many reviewers consider the soundtrack to be among the best in video games. Importance 34%	The game boasts an exceptional soundtrack and sound design that enhances the atmosphere and emotional impact. The music adapts to different scenes and characters, blending seamlessly with the environment. Many reviewers consider the soundtrack to be among the best in video games.	34%
Substantial content, high replayability Description The game offers a substantial amount of content, including a larger map, more diverse activities, and a longer playtime compared to previous installments. Reviewers found the game to be engaging and addictive, with a complete story setting and high replayability. The game is considered to be worth the price. Importance 30%	The game offers a substantial amount of content, including a larger map, more diverse activities, and a longer playtime compared to previous installments. Reviewers found the game to be engaging and addictive, with a complete story setting and high replayability. The game is considered to be worth the price.	30%
Significant improvements over predecessor Description The game improves upon its predecessor in many aspects, including combat, graphics, and mechanics. The autosave system and user-friendly design enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers found the sequel to be a significant upgrade, addressing issues from the first game and providing a more polished and enjoyable experience. Importance 28%	The game improves upon its predecessor in many aspects, including combat, graphics, and mechanics. The autosave system and user-friendly design enhance the overall experience. Many reviewers found the sequel to be a significant upgrade, addressing issues from the first game and providing a more polished and enjoyable experience.	28%
Inspired by Hollow Knight Description The game borrows elements from Hollow Knight, such as equipable Spirit Shards and a cartographer NPC. While the game feels fresh and new, the influence from Hollow Knight is noticeable, especially in combat. The game is enjoyable and fills the void left after completing Hollow Knight. Importance 6%	The game borrows elements from Hollow Knight, such as equipable Spirit Shards and a cartographer NPC. While the game feels fresh and new, the influence from Hollow Knight is noticeable, especially in combat. The game is enjoyable and fills the void left after completing Hollow Knight.	6%