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About Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an action‑platformer sequel developed by Moon Studios GmbH. The story follows the little spirit Ori as a risky flight endangers the owlet Ku, prompting a journey to reunite a family, heal a broken land, and uncover Ori’s destiny.
The Windows version includes full controller support, Steam achievements, Steam Cloud, Remote Play on phone, tablet and TV, HDR, and Family Sharing. Review excerpts describe the game as an emotional masterpiece with breathtaking hand‑painted visuals and a fully orchestrated score.
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Story and Plot
The narrative centers on Ori’s attempt to rescue the owlet Ku after a fateful flight. The description notes that the journey will require more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny.
Review quotes highlight the emotional weight of the story, calling it “fantastic” and noting that the final act “fills your heart with joie de vivre.” These remarks reinforce the plot’s focus on heartfelt storytelling.
- Pay close attention to dialogue cues to follow the emotional beats.
- Observe environmental details for hints about the broken land.
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Visual and Audio Design
The game presents a vast world rendered in hand‑painted artwork. The description calls the visuals “stunning” and reviewers describe the presentation as “sensational” and “perhaps the most beautiful game” they have seen.
An original fully orchestrated score accompanies the visuals. Critics note the music as part of the “exhilarating, emotional masterpiece” experience, linking sound and sight to the game’s emotional impact.
- Enable HDR to see the full range of the hand‑painted colors.
- Listen to the orchestral score during play for added immersion.
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Platform Features
The Windows release lists several Steam‑related features: Single‑player mode, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Steam Cloud for saved‑game synchronization. These tools let players track progress and use preferred input devices.
Remote Play is available on phone, tablet, and TV, while HDR support and Family Sharing expand how and where the game can be experienced, allowing flexible setups and shared library access.
- Activate Steam Cloud to keep saves across devices.
- Try Remote Play on a TV for a larger display.
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Critical Reception
Review excerpts from multiple outlets give the game high scores, such as 98/100 from GamesBeat and 9.5/10 from GameInformer. Critics repeatedly praise the emotional storytelling, visual artistry, and overall execution.
Other quotes describe the title as a “spectacular sequel” and a “finely‑crafted, emotional masterpiece,” indicating broad critical agreement on its quality and impact.
- Read several reviews to see which aspects resonated most with critics.
- Use the high scores as a quick gauge of overall reception.
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Genre and Gameplay
The game is classified under the Action genre and is described as an “action‑platformer” sequel to Ori and the Blind Forest. The description emphasizes tightly crafted platforming action within a hand‑painted world.
While specific mechanics are not listed, the focus on precise movement, exploration, and confronting new friends and foes aligns with the platforming emphasis highlighted by the developers.
- Practice precise jumps to navigate challenging sections.
- Explore thoroughly to discover hidden areas and new characters.
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