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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

The second part of the metroidvania series, in which the players play the title ghost. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the protagonist leaves Nibel forest to discover his true destiny as he travels through an exotic world.

Action | fantasy | platform | 2D | metroidvania | side-scroll | | Game Pass

Ori and the Will of the Wisps Release Date

11Mar2020

PC XONE

17Sep2020

Switch

10Nov2020

XSX

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps is the second installment in a series of metroidvania games developed by Moon Studios. The game was released within the framework of the Xbox Play Anywhere program, which means that when you players purchase the console version of the game they also get the PC version for free (and vice versa).

Plot

In Ori and the Will of the Wisps players once again assume the role of the titular Ori. This time around, young ghost goes outside the Nibel forest to discover his true destiny. Although there are many threats awaiting him in the exotic world, there are also allies who will gladly reach out a helping hand.

Mechanics

The gameplay in Ori and the Will of the Wisps is based on the formula known from the installment in the series. During the game, players observe the action from the side perspective, jumping between the platforms and avoiding traps and chasms. As befits a metroidvania game, the individual locations merge to form a vast labyrinth-like map. However, in order to gain access to many of these locations, it is necessary to solve environmental puzzles, gain certain powers, and learn skills that allow opening closed passages.

Authors have developed a new, more dynamic combat system for the game. The hero encounters both regular opponents and much more powerful bosses, which he has to eliminate using spiritual weapons, spells, and combat skills. In addition, as the story progresses, Ori learns new attacks and spells as well as unlocks new skills so that over time he can face more and more challenges. Regardless of this, however, the game features high difficulty level (just like its predecessor).

Technical aspects

2D, hand-drawn visuals of Ori and the Will of the Wisps look as beautiful as the visuals featured in the first installment of the series. On their journey, players are accompanied by an atmospheric soundtrack.

Last updated on 27 February 2024

Game mode: single player  

Media type: 10 GB

User score: 9 / 10 based on 746 votes.

Pre-release expectations: 8.7 / 10 based on 466 votes.

PEGI rating Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Age rating. The PEGI rating considers the age suitability of a game, not the level of difficulty. Game may be frightening or scary for young children. Game contains depictions of violence.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps System requirements

PC / Windows

PC / Windows

  • Minimum:
  • Intel Core i5-4460 3.2 GHz / AMD Athlon X4
  • 8 GB RAM
  • graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 950 / Radeon R7 370 or better
  • 20 GB HDD
  • Windows 10
  • Recommended:
  • Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3
  • 8 GB RAM
  • graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / Radeon RX 570 or better
  • 20 GB HDD
  • Windows 10
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