![]() Watch any walkthrough of Ori and the Will of the Wisps, and you will notice that a lot has been done to make every player's experience feel unique. Watch any playthrough of Ori and the Blind forest online and they will all look the same except for a few Metroidvania style diversions. Invoking emotions without words is an art Moon Studios has nailed. But I’m happy to say that the developers have outdone themselves with the story in this game. Overall, I thought it would be difficult for Moon Studios (the developer of the game) to outdo themselves, especially considering the high bar set by Ori and the Blind Forest. You will encounter him on multiple occasions in the game, and these are some interesting sequences. You encounter a new villain in this journey and one who has an equally emotional and tragic backstory as the main antagonist in the first game. The story of the game is as engaging and deep as the first one. ![]() Ku is lost and it is up to Ori to navigate this new jungle to save his friends and understand the Will of the Wisps. Ori and Ku embark on an adventure and as expected, things don't go according to plan. This time the focus of the game is on Ori’s friend Ku, a baby owl getting ready to spread his wings. He is battle-hardened by the threats of the forest. This time around, Ori isn't a small lost spirit creature who needs to find his way out. It is as beautifully articulated as the first game, instantly immersing you in the story. This may seem odd but the deep bass tone of the voice narrating the journey will make the hair on the back of your neck stand. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, there are words spoken but in an unknown language with English subtitles to give you context. When we look at stories in video games, it is usually told through a voice over or cut scenes where characters are talking to one another, setting the plot up for you. Five years to the very day! So, is it the sequel we’ve been waiting for? Ori and the Will of the Wisps Story ![]() Fun fact, Ori and the Will of the Wisps released five years after Ori and the Blind Forest. We spent some time playing Ori and the Will of the Wisps, a sequel to 2015’s Ori and the Blind Forest. We have seen games like Flower, Journey, and of course, Ori and the Blind Forest tug at our emotional strings through their incredible visuals, impeccable sound design and of course, immersive gameplay. Given the exploration-adventure focus of the game, it's nice to have that freedom to wander at your leisure.There are few games that have the ability to bring tears to your eyes without uttering a single word in a voice over or through a character's dialogue. The game also gives you some freedom in how you progress-the first half or so of the game is linear, but after that you'll have multiple objectives and can tackle them in any order you wish. Ori's movements might seem a bit sluggish at first but once you're able to double jump through the air and zip to specifically marked blue flowers you'll be practically flying through the lush scenery of forests, caves, and rocky deserts. Like a lot of games in the genre, it can feel like the first couple hours of the game are a bit linear and basic, but once you have a few of Ori's abilities the game opens up wonderfully, and exploration becomes a blast. Once again you're exploring a 2D Metroidvania environment, meaning you'll gradually gain new abilities that allow you to explore further and uncover more secrets like health or energy expansions. The gameplay in Will of the Wisps is fundamentally the same as the first game, but has some notable improvements.
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