<p>The sequel to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/moon-studios-gmbh/">Moon Studios</a>’ gorgeous action-platformer is getting rave reviews from numerous videogame critics. Considered as one of the most anticipated games of 2020, this forest spirit’s new adventure oozes brilliance and charm. It currently stands with playscore of 8.82 on the PC and 8.44 on the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/">Xbox One</a>. </p>

<p>Here’s what critics said about <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/">The Will of the Wisps</a>.</p> 

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	<h3><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW7gNODEtKk">VGC</a> (5/5)</h3>

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a truly breathtaking Metroidvania that’s significantly larger than its predecessor and builds on it in every way imaginable. It isn’t perfect – the combat may become a little too much for some – but there can be no denying that it’s an incredible technical and artistic achievement.

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		<h3><a href="https://gamingbolt.com/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review-metroidvania-masterpiece">GamingBolt</a> (10/10)</h3>
	
	Ori and the Will of the Wisps’ shortcomings are few and – for the most part – negligible. The game’s brilliance smacks you in the face right from the get go, and it doesn’t let up until the very end. Nearly every moment is finely crafted, nearly every nook and cranny lovingly designed. With Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Moon Studios have realized the full potential of their debut title, and entered the upper echelons of Metroidvania history.

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		<h3><a href="https://www.gameinformer.com/review/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review-even-better-than-the">Game Informer</a> (9.5/10)</h3>
	
		The story is fantastic, the world is breathtaking, and all of that pales in comparison to the wonderfully made gameplay that soars both as a platforming and combat game. Moon Studios has outdone itself with Will of the Wisps, delivering an experience that doesn’t have any lulls, makes the player feel clever, and just keeps getting better as it goes.

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		<h3><a href="https://www.destructoid.com/review-ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-582480.phtml">Destructoid</a> (9.5/10)</h3>
	
		With the need to go bigger, Ori and the Will of the Wisps loses some of the simplicity and innocence of the original game, but it steps up in turn with bite and refinement. It's the perfect companion to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/ori-and-the-blind-forest/">Ori and the Blind Forest</a>, and is an early defining moment of the decade to come.

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		<h3><a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review">IGN</a> (9/10)</h3>
	
		In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, Moon Studios has taken an excellent foundation and made even more out of it. Its many new elements expand on and add to the first game’s fun without bogging it down or becoming overcomplicated. And that’s really the best praise you can give a sequel - it stays true to the spirit of the original, doubles down on what made it great, and gives you more stake in the world and options to navigate it. Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent heartfelt follow-up that pushes the series to new heights.
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		<h3><a href="https://www.gamesradar.com/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review/">GamesRadar</a> (4.5/5)</h3>
	
		There are a few minor stumbles here and there, but make no mistake: I adore Ori and The Will of the Wisps. It's one of the best platformers ever made, and it's an easy front-runner for game of the year. If you liked the first game, you will love this one. And if you haven't experienced Ori's story, you owe it to yourself to dive in now, especially with both games now on Xbox Game Pass. I'll be replaying this game, listening to its soundtrack, and reminiscing over its characters for years to come.
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		<h3><a href="https://www.shacknews.com/article/116810/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review-a-great-sugar-glider-rat-rabbit-cat-game">Shacknews</a> (8/10)</h3>
	 
	 	Genre fans and devotees of the first game should put Ori and the Will of the Wisps on their must-play lists. It looks like a million bucks in motion (when the performance holds together) and the narrative is sure to please franchise followers. The standout musical score and a major expansion of the game world and its mechanics are all a welcome addition to the experience. We are living in the golden age of metroidvanias and Will of the Wisps will deserve to stand with the best of the bunch should its technical shortcomings be resolved.
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		<h3><a href="https://www.jeuxactu.com/test-ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-le-retour-du-plus-beau-metroidvania-121228.htm">JeuxActu</a> (18/20, review in french)</h3>
	
		Ori and the Blind Forest was already a masterpiece, but Ori and the Will of the Wisps manages to be even better thanks to new gameplay ideas and new characters. Simply a must-play.
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	<h3><a href="https://www.dualshockers.com/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review-xbox-one/">DualShockers</a> (8.5/10)</h3>

	Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an exceptional adventure that every Xbox One owner should play. Despite its technical failings, it is one of the best Metroidvanias I have played this generation (just behind <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/the-messenger/">The Messenger</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/axiom-verge/">Axiom Verge</a>). Moon Studios’ sequel is filled with moments of beauty both visually and in its storytelling. If that day one patch fixes those performance issues, there is no reason to skip on this game.
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		<h3><a href="https://www.pcgamer.com/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review/">PC Gamer</a> (81/100)</h3>
	
		I prefer Ori and the Blind Forest for its compactness and simplicity, but Ori and the Will of the Wisps is also worth playing to the end. It trips over its complexity at times, and really doesn't need so much combat, but it's gorgeous, funny, and the triple-jumping could go on forever without getting old.
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		<h3><a href="https://egmnow.com/ori-and-the-will-of-the-wisps-review/">EGM</a> (4/5)</h3>
	
		Ori and the Will of the Wisps does everything that a good sequel is supposed to do. It refines The Blind Forest’s mechanics, expands on the world, and throws in a whole bunch of new moves and concepts. But in an era that’s rich with “emotional platformers,” Will of the Wisps doesn’t do anything to make itself stand out. It’s a fine, if not forgettable, experience.
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<p>Judging from these review scores, it’s obvious Ori’s latest journey is packed with memorable moments that once made the original great. </p>

The sequel to Moon Studios’ gorgeous action-platformer is getting rave reviews from numerous video game critics.

Review Thread: Ori And The Will Of The Wisps

The sequel to Moon Studios’ gorgeous action-platformer is getting rave reviews from numerous video game critics.