Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an excellent return to this bright and beautiful open-world platformer, with an affecting story to bolster the white-knuckle challenge. #ign
Hey everyone! This review covers Ori and the Will of the Wisps on the PC. Since Microsoft is releasing a day one patch to fix some stability issues on the Xbox One version, we'll test out that version as soon as we can and update accordingly. Until then, please enjoy the review! - Brandin
Could someone tell me if I'll be able to play the game in 1080p with 60 fps with an AMD Ryzen 5 3500u vega 8 laptop? I pre-ordered it 2 days ago but now I'm a bit curious cause there's some performance issues even on the Xbox one x 🤔
@@swizzywaffles2478 I think you can play it.. The first one was very well optimized and i've played it with all graphics at max and 60 fps on a low spec laptop with I3 5005u, 4gb of ram and intel hd graphics card :) It's a beautiful game :) And from what i've seen they are using the same engine.. Just the gameplay has changed, but the graphics are the same..
If you haven't played the first one, do it. The art style is near-identical to this game and it's probably the most beautiful game I have ever experienced.
@@elanell2800 I just bought for switch yesterday and fell in Love immediately. But I have this huge problem of wanting to play this game too and find myself without an Xbox 😭. Can this game run on mi dell laptop? 8gb of ram, windows 10 😭 I desperately want to play it but I don't have an Xbox one.
@@ito3308 it doesn't require that powerful of a pc, my graphics card is only $110 and it can handle it at 1080p, max settings, at 60 fps. One huge advantage of hand-drawn games are that they are probably the best looking games while also being one of the lightest types to run.
Not only a masterpiece, but most probably the greatest platformer ever made. This is one for the history books, and I can't imagine a better game releasing this year.
We are living in a time when small company and inde games are way way better , artistic and consumer friendly than those AAA games( except games from few companies ) . Thanks for 1k likes .
Ori is not indie (Microsoft owns it) and it was not made by a small company either. Moon Studios had 80 devs working on Ori 2. I agree with your premisse tho.
@@alexcla9445 Thank you for the info , I didn't knew that Billy G is behind it 😆😆 Well I guess 80 devs is not a huge number compared to, (for example) the team of Modern Warfare . 🙂
@@rickbhattacharya2334 It's not a huge team like the Halo team, but it's way more than what indie games can afford. I mean, look at the graphics. It's not a budget game at all.
Damn it looks great, anticipation is killing me. I've played the first one at least 5 times. The first one was a 10/10 for me and this looks like it may be an 11.
I am very much looking forward to this game. I would recommend this game to anyone, including the first game Ori and the Blind Forest. The atmosphere, the score, the gameplay are fantastic!
@@ThePCDealer if you want something similar that has a looser grip on the heart strings, check out Dust: An Elysian Tale, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and Yoku's Island Express. They aren't full-on Metroidvanias like this or Hollow Knight, but they're in the same vein and are great games. Yoku's is very unique in that it mixes Metroidvania style gameplay with pinball mechanics. Kinda like Casino Night zones in old Sonic games, if you're familiar. Also, Rayman Legends is fantastic.
@@ThePCDealer Keep your chin up. There are lots of people who go through what you're going through, and games can be a big help. Coincidentally, I played the first Ori at a low point and it helped take my mind off things. It's beautiful, you need to concentrate at all times, and it's not bleak.
As in all of the Ori videos, I implore viewers to look up the channel of Gareth Cocker, the composer of Ori's music. He deserves all the recognition that comes his way.
@@SpartanChief2277 lol even small indie studios are making side scrlling platformers.. these games are a million miles away from modern gaming. MS need much bigger "growth" than this level of game
ive played so many games in my life, and new games just feels like, ugh this is too expected, the story line, things you need to do, the quest... but Ori and the will of the wisps, made me feel like im back in the 90s when video games are so interesting and and fun.. and it brings back the meaning to time flies by when you're having fun.. idc what ign scores it, but Im sure me and thousands out there gives this game a 10/10!
10/10. For a platformer, I'd call this game perfect. Solid story, beautiful graphics, beautiful soundtrack, liberating and crisp movement and combatechanics, fun boss fights, challenging obstacles. This game nails it from start to finish. For what it is, it's perfect.
One of the best reviews ever. Describing the areas with great linguistic terminology, e.g. “Bug infested burrows choked in lethal darkness”. Love this game so much!
I couldn't play it for the rest of the day it hit me that hard. But I had to finish the story. I still cry every time I do that sidequest and every time I finish (sad ending as well IMO).
Why do you all judge quality of platformers based on difficulty? Spyro, LittleBigPlanet, Shovel Knight, Mario 64 and Mario Odyssey are amazing af and they're easy.
Yeah with Hellblade 2 Avowed Fable Everwild State of decay 3 Stalker 2 Forza motersport That initiative Game(Perfect dark maybe) Halo infinite(I hope it ends up getting better) Project mara
What is most pleasing about the reviews is that it sounds like they've fixed the one element of the first game that was below-par: the combat. Everything in the first game was brilliant, but the combat was pretty unsatisfying. And Game Pass? That subscription has saved me SO much money it's ridiculous.
Ori and the blind forest was one of my favorite game of ALL TIME, I'm so glad that Moon Studio puts their hearts into this and make an even better sequel, which is extremely rare nowaday.
@@TheDuckClock RUclips should display the number of dislikes for comments too. I guess they are just trying to protect the self esteem of people like you. If this were reddit, you would be downvoted to oblivion.
Believe it's all I can think about but I don't have an Xbox one, if they just release this game on the switch like they did with the first one 😭🙏🏼. Can this game run on mi dell laptop? 8gb of ram, windows 10 😭 I desperately want to play it but I don't have an Xbox one.
Hey IGN Care to explain why this game is a 9 and Celeste is a 10? Both are probably the best platformers in recent years so I'm surprised they're not on pair.
Because corny teenage anxiety plot, missing textures constantly on a 4 gig machine, and a few other problems worth a 10. Ori is also in a different genre.
Yea. Sometimes we just gotta remember these are just people. Some people like some games better than others. We really just need to decide for ourselfs rather a games worth our money. Not some guy on the internet with different tastes from us.
Of all the games I've downloaded to give a whirl on my new Series X, this is the one I can't seem to put down. Perfect game and shows off how beautiful a game can be.
Despite Shreik being a sympathetic villain the game doesn’t hold back from not giving a redemption arc for the character and to have actually died in the end. Which is a huge risk to take ever since. This is something that Steven Universe could’ve gone through.
@@luisalbertocalleparra6130 it’s really not, it’s a step forward for ori but hollow knight really is a far better game. It’s the reason why a game backed by Microsoft has a smaller concurrent player base and community then a game released prior.
This game is amazing and beautiful. The best side scroller bar none. Forget Metroid Dread. Ori Will of the Wisps is 10 times better in every way. I'm surprised this game isnt as popular as it should be. For a 2d side scroller this game is phenomenal.
This game made me buy an Xbox One! I tried playing it on my computer but it just wasn't strong enough. I don't regret it, aside from Doom Eternal this was my most anticipated game of the year! Now I have an Xbox One, it's pretty cool
Well sit tight brother you gonna have to wait many many years for that lmao Microsoft bought moon studios and there is no switch port this time they only have contract for the first game not a second since Microsoft owns them now they can’t port any games 😊
@@w3r0ification Microsoft already owned Ori and the Blind Forest a year before its release. The reason why it came to Switch is because Microsoft allowed. They could very well do it again as they clearly dont see Switch as a rival in the market.
Are you kidding me a 9?,come on IGN,Gameinformer gave it a 9.5 ffs,the first game was incredibly amazing and this one looks to be even better so a 9 is a weak score by you guys when this game obviously is a 9.5 or higher
My review on Ori and the Will of the Wisps in the comment section because I want to :) Ok, at first I thought, "Oh shoot, it has bosses now??? I probably shouldn't get this... I like the escape sequences way better..." I thought those bosses looked tough. And I didn't want to get stuck on something and like, never play the game again. I was very wrong :) Pros: Ori: WotW has kept the exploration category! I that's amazing! It also has an amazing story. I love those "story-driven" games a lot. It is also BUTTER-SMOOTH. With incredible art. UPGRADED COMBAT! I didn't think I'd like it at first, but I did! And along with upgraded combat, comes bosses. It was the main reason I was holding back, but the bosses have been chilling, and fun! Some of them surprising me, resulting in death. 😂 Great platforming, too! Cons: For one, listening to the soundtracks back-to-back, it seems like the OST has kinda downgraded.. There are some great songs in the soundtrack! Don't get me wrong! But I like Ori and the Blind Forest's soundtrack better. Also it is EXCRUTIATINGLY DIFFICULT to get to 100%. It seems like it isn't switching to that beautiful 100% for no reason. And I also had to look up walkthroughs like 10 times to get me through the main storyline alone. That's just personal I guess, but still. And... That's about it for the pros and cons! Overall I give this a 9.5/10. An incredible game for sure!
The thing with xbox one exclusive games is that they were not bad by any means.....the problem was and still is that there's too little of them.....at this particular time the Xbox one as a console is a fantastic one with all it's services and a great simple ui.....if they manage to give us more exclusive games on this level combined with an amazing console like I'm sure the series x will be success is unavoidable...
The first game was absolutely phenomenal and the new one just blows me away with the art, the music and definitely the combat. I cannot wait to buy the game!
Just finished this gorgeous game. It's a solid 9.5 / 10. The only reason why it doesn't get 10/10 is because Hollow Knight exist. Otherwise it's a must play for metroid vania veteran or first-timer.
First game was highly enjoyable, so at least I’ll be able to pick this up on PC. No other games on my radar until May now, so this will have to keep me going.
I haven't owned or played an Xbox since the 360 because I wanted Skate so bad. Guess it's time to get back into the Xbox community...game looks amazing
While I'm in no rush to get an Xbox and don't game on pc. Honestly got a huge growing backlog already. Have to admit this game just seems gorgeous overall. Enjoy it people and while I'm not too bothered myself at least atm hope this game sells well.
Alex CLA i agree crackdown was just a hot mess garbage it could be better doe if they recreate it give it better graphics new world better fighting system just reboot it.
![Ori and the Will of the Wisps - All Bosses [Hard, No Damage]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/DvuB8cImPIg/mqdefault.jpg)
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Hey everyone! This review covers Ori and the Will of the Wisps on the PC. Since Microsoft is releasing a day one patch to fix some stability issues on the Xbox One version, we'll test out that version as soon as we can and update accordingly. Until then, please enjoy the review! - Brandin
Great review!
Could someone tell me if I'll be able to play the game in 1080p with 60 fps with an AMD Ryzen 5 3500u vega 8 laptop? I pre-ordered it 2 days ago but now I'm a bit curious cause there's some performance issues even on the Xbox one x 🤔
We are waiting for Doom Eternal's and Animal Crossing New Horizons' reviews next week.
what stopped the game getting a 10 for you
@@swizzywaffles2478 I think you can play it.. The first one was
very well optimized and i've played it with all graphics at max and 60 fps on a low spec laptop with I3 5005u, 4gb of ram and intel hd graphics card :) It's a beautiful game :) And from what i've seen they are using the same engine.. Just the gameplay has changed, but the graphics are the same..
9/10 what???? Everything the reviewer said, the tone of his voice, and the look in his eyes was suggesting a 9.1/10
Ign officially doesn't do commas anymore
If Ori was a Nintendo game it would get a 10. I have no doubts.
@@galaxion1013 r/woooosh
Alex CLA Looks at the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon review... Yeah sure keep telling your self that.
"the look in his eyes"...
because we can definitely see his eyes 😄
The artstyle is just... jawdropping. Its gorgeous!
If you haven't played the first one, do it. The art style is near-identical to this game and it's probably the most beautiful game I have ever experienced.
@@elanell2800 I just bought for switch yesterday and fell in Love immediately. But I have this huge problem of wanting to play this game too and find myself without an Xbox 😭. Can this game run on mi dell laptop? 8gb of ram, windows 10 😭 I desperately want to play it but I don't have an Xbox one.
Luma Pools is the best level I've ever played based on its art, hands down.
The art style is truly phenomenal. I just wish I had a better pc 😔
@@ito3308 it doesn't require that powerful of a pc, my graphics card is only $110 and it can handle it at 1080p, max settings, at 60 fps. One huge advantage of hand-drawn games are that they are probably the best looking games while also being one of the lightest types to run.
for 13 bucks game, i felt that i rob the game devs
I'm mad that Microsoft didn't advertise this beautiful game as much
I feel dirty buying this game at 12 bucks in steam sale
Got it for around $7 on today's steam autumn sale.
@Abdul Shah it’s on gamepass
Welp I pirated it dont look at me now
Not only a masterpiece, but most probably the greatest platformer ever made. This is one for the history books, and I can't imagine a better game releasing this year.
Paul Little Seriously, it’s masterfully made.
Easily the best platformer type game I’ve played. And is my game of the year to beat as of now.
Rain world is fun
...hollow knight? ;-; me bab
Hollow Knight is the bomb!
We'll see if Silksong can match or best it, but it will be tough to beat
IGN just give it a 10 for crying out loud.
UcantHide4eveR's Gaming Channel at least this is better than that recent kids garbage pokemon
Nothing is perfect
The number shouldn’t matter, just listen to what he says
@@ralphtaylor7448 it's okay to be wrong
@@DanFarrell98 That's the thing if we go by what he says its a 10.
We are living in a time when small company and inde games are way way better , artistic and consumer friendly than those AAA games( except games from few companies ) .
Thanks for 1k likes .
Ori is not indie (Microsoft owns it) and it was not made by a small company either. Moon Studios had 80 devs working on Ori 2.
I agree with your premisse tho.
@@alexcla9445
Thank you for the info , I didn't knew that Billy G is behind it 😆😆
Well I guess 80 devs is not a huge number compared to, (for example) the team of Modern Warfare . 🙂
@@rickbhattacharya2334 It's not a huge team like the Halo team, but it's way more than what indie games can afford. I mean, look at the graphics. It's not a budget game at all.
@DreSaidSo Naughty Dog and Rockstar consumer friendly? Lmao sure
DreSaidSo u mean rockstar that makes everything hard to get on gta online sure.
A true masterpiece. 10/10. This is by far the best platformer ever created period. Just stunning and grandiose in it's scope. I am truly in awe.
x1000
The crown goes to Celeste. This is a close second though.
Best platformer is Oddworld then this
Hollow knight is the pest platformer
@@Johnny.1994 hollow knight is not an amazing platwormen great game meh platformer
Damn it looks great, anticipation is killing me. I've played the first one at least 5 times. The first one was a 10/10 for me and this looks like it may be an 11.
@@RUclipsTookMyNickname.WhyNot I finished the game more than 10 times with 100% completion :D
Savoz Congratulations
hollow knight or this?
Just don’t finish the last boss man. Save yourself the sadness
Arthur Tse this
I am very much looking forward to this game. I would recommend this game to anyone, including the first game Ori and the Blind Forest. The atmosphere, the score, the gameplay are fantastic!
Is this game proper to play for a person with depression?
@@ThePCDealer I suffer from severe anxiety and depression and I enjoy it. With any game if you think you'll like it try, if it upsets you, stop.
@@ThePCDealer if you want something similar that has a looser grip on the heart strings, check out Dust: An Elysian Tale, Yooka-Laylee and the Impossible Lair, and Yoku's Island Express. They aren't full-on Metroidvanias like this or Hollow Knight, but they're in the same vein and are great games. Yoku's is very unique in that it mixes Metroidvania style gameplay with pinball mechanics. Kinda like Casino Night zones in old Sonic games, if you're familiar.
Also, Rayman Legends is fantastic.
@@Mithrie Thanks man!))
@@ThePCDealer Keep your chin up. There are lots of people who go through what you're going through, and games can be a big help.
Coincidentally, I played the first Ori at a low point and it helped take my mind off things. It's beautiful, you need to concentrate at all times, and it's not bleak.
As in all of the Ori videos, I implore viewers to look up the channel of Gareth Cocker, the composer of Ori's music.
He deserves all the recognition that comes his way.
fl00fydragon yeah must be the best music I’ve ever heard in a game
couldnt agree more
@@xkimopye same, however im gonna remove the "in a game"
UniversallyEpic Narwhal can’t argue with that
yeah the music is fantastic!
This game is a perfection.
It looks like the years spent working on it was worth it. The final product looks like a work of art. This looks like game of the year material.
like
Can’t argue with that
No its flawless.
agree
Thank You Microsoft for this magnificent polished masterpiece ~
Give thanks to Moon Studios who made the game
@@SpartanChief2277 true
@@SpartanChief2277 lol even small indie studios are making side scrlling platformers.. these games are a million miles away from modern gaming. MS need much bigger "growth" than this level of game
Polished... Lul. Must be a different game you played.
@@_00_36 what are you talking about. Point and laugh 👈😂
They should just make one more game and end it with a perfect trilogy.
With how the game ends...I don't think they need a third game.
Sobi the Robot chiiiilll spoilers damn
That is just pressure man
No the end is the start of blind forest it’s like a cycle
@@Jubbinn_ the end isn't the start of blind forest. But it's meant to represent a cycle
I actually really liked this review!slow paced yet detailed and pretty extensive.
Free with game pass
ive played so many games in my life, and new games just feels like, ugh this is too expected, the story line, things you need to do, the quest... but Ori and the will of the wisps, made me feel like im back in the 90s when video games are so interesting and and fun.. and it brings back the meaning to time flies by when you're having fun.. idc what ign scores it, but Im sure me and thousands out there gives this game a 10/10!
So true it really does remind me of being a kid again playing video games
Agree.
Agree!
wholly agree with you
10/10. For a platformer, I'd call this game perfect. Solid story, beautiful graphics, beautiful soundtrack, liberating and crisp movement and combatechanics, fun boss fights, challenging obstacles. This game nails it from start to finish. For what it is, it's perfect.
One of the best reviews ever. Describing the areas with great linguistic terminology, e.g. “Bug infested burrows choked in lethal darkness”. Love this game so much!
“It has a lot more than a little something for everyone” - DunkGN
The sadiest moment in this game is definitely a certain side mission involing a moki family😥, fantastic game, must buy.
True story! I cried at the end of this sidequest. (Back at the house)
Vincent Scott dude fuck,I thought they were going to get revived 😕
@@lukasauer02 yup, that the saddest side quest i believe. other sidequest got happy ending except that one
I couldn't play it for the rest of the day it hit me that hard. But I had to finish the story. I still cry every time I do that sidequest and every time I finish (sad ending as well IMO).
Experiencing this game in 4K HDR on an LG OLED was a borderline religious experience.
perfection
I just finished the game and it was a masterpiece. One of the best games I've ever played
Almost 3h into it and i can easily say its my fav game of 2020 so far. Its a masterpiece of platforming\art\ost.
Thinking of starting this series, what is the first game in the series? This game looks amazing
@@flyyfilms8222 Ori and the Blind Forest (if you haven’t played it already)
Best Platformer Back Again!! 😍
Can't wait to play this ONE!! 🥰
hollow knight
Battletoads Is the hardest
Why do you all judge quality of platformers based on difficulty? Spyro, LittleBigPlanet, Shovel Knight, Mario 64 and Mario Odyssey are amazing af and they're easy.
@avto walley a harder game is not necessarily a better game
Hollow knight the best game in the world
Weird random fun fact:
The unicorn is the national animal of Scotland.
Even weirder random fact:
Nobody cares
The visuals on this one are so great. They actually deliver on those Game Scenes, unlike so many other games today.
Xbox is slowly, but surely working its way back up to video game greatness!
Thinking of starting this series, what is the first game in the series? This game looks amazing
@@flyyfilms8222 Ori and the blind forest was the first one, this one is the second in the series
@@pietamandel9366 and last apparently. I think...
Yeah with
Hellblade 2
Avowed
Fable
Everwild
State of decay 3
Stalker 2
Forza motersport
That initiative Game(Perfect dark maybe)
Halo infinite(I hope it ends up getting better)
Project mara
are you kidding me... its a 10/10 without a hicup
This is one of those rare and accurate IGN reviews
Why because it agrees with your predetermined opinion?
They gave Ori a 9/10 due to dull bossfights
Yet they gave Celeste a 10/10 for the variable levels
Ori should be a 10/10 too
@@Speculaas sry but Celeste has a deeper story and it is a solid platformer, I'm not saying ori is bad at all, but Celeste is a very unique game
What is most pleasing about the reviews is that it sounds like they've fixed the one element of the first game that was below-par: the combat. Everything in the first game was brilliant, but the combat was pretty unsatisfying.
And Game Pass? That subscription has saved me SO much money it's ridiculous.
Ori and the blind forest was one of my favorite game of ALL TIME, I'm so glad that Moon Studio puts their hearts into this and make an even better sequel, which is extremely rare nowaday.
"It really makes you feel like Ori"
Game of the Year 2020 competitions are going to be fierce!
I would say it has the best video game music of all time
What actually stopped this from being a 10??? There was not one piece of criticism in this review.
Some glitches
I didn’t hear the game reviewer stated any cons with this game and yet it got a 9? It should be a masterpiece with a solid 10
10's should only be reserved for industry defining innovative perfecting titles. If every great game got a 10, the number would be meaningless.
@@radbanks6885 What justifies a 10 in this case?
@@radbanks6885 "I haven't played this game"
Then shut up
@@TheDuckClock RUclips should display the number of dislikes for comments too. I guess they are just trying to protect the self esteem of people like you. If this were reddit, you would be downvoted to oblivion.
@@IamAbishek So says you. You're arguing for a game that YOU HAVEN'T EVEN PLAYED to be a 10 instead of a 9. How ungrateful do you have to be?
This must be one of the best looking games ever made!
Agree.
@Raven Reyes PTZ wtf? why... why are you that way?
@Raven Reyes PTZ those arent even close.
@Raven Reyes PTZ color pallette is so much prettier in this than uncharted.4
@@TheCivildecay Indie game lul
9/10
Go play the game now
@@RandomToast it'll be out in a couple hours
Believe it's all I can think about but I don't have an Xbox one, if they just release this game on the switch like they did with the first one 😭🙏🏼. Can this game run on mi dell laptop? 8gb of ram, windows 10 😭 I desperately want to play it but I don't have an Xbox one.
Wild Strands Just got my first achievement, Did I do that?
@@pabloarambula4627 I know you probably have found out whether your laptop can play it or not but what's your CPU and GPU? And 8GB of ram is enough.
Thinking of starting this series, what is the first game in the series? This game looks amazing
To be honest Ori is a blessing to today's gaming. It's one of small game but actually great game
Mr. Snake shut up fanboy
@@TheREALHugo4 You are either extremely biased or a troll.
@@TheREALHugo4 mORe lIKE reaLisT
@@TheREALHugo4 Well then go play you cod games and uncharted
@@TheREALHugo4 Ori is not an indie game at all. Lol
It looks like moon studios just took the cut hollow knight area’s and made them look ori. Which I love!
@@PedalPoopers Imagine Ori with Hollow Knight movement and Camera. Oh man that's juicy
Imagine an ori game set in hollow knights world or vice versa
How does Celeste get a 10 and this gets a 9? Im not even the biggest Ori fan, but this is by far a better game than Celeste
Celeste is great but hell no it deserves a 8 max. 100% Celeste was an overrated game. Ori 1&2 are both much better.
Brennan Kline Celeste is the best platformer I’ve ever played
@@TheGamingRecruit yeah right. Best indie platformer ever made but I can name quite a few platformers that were better.
The art style for this looks amazing, seems like it’s a very emotional game too.
Pikachu yes
Yes it had me sobbing multiple times
In an Era of fully lootbox optimized AAA games, be the Ori platformer that gives you true joy
Ori is the best Metroidvania! Thank you Microsoft and Moon Studios 😍
I will play in Xbox One(2013). I will not regret buying! 10/10
Wait, you haven't played it? And it ALREADY gets 10/10? Okay....
@@James69813 now that i played i can say with propriety: the game is 10/10
@@LucasDosSantosFerreira259 Glad you had fun.
hollow Knight is the best metroidvania. But Ori is also one of the best
@@emeraldsplash7137 I prefer Ori but Hollow Knight is amazing
90s kids: "omg super metroid was so cool you can somersault!"
Moon studios: "Hold my beer"
Context is important, kiddo.
Okay zoomer.
Me: Gimp
A 2020 game expands upon mechanics from a game released in 1994. Who'd have thought it possible.
“Indie games are better than AAA/second party games”
Me, knowing Ori is a second party: ❌
I didn't hear 1 negative comment and yet it's a 9/10. Wtf
It has some technical issues and bugs still :/
@@Tripod1231 I can't even get past the title screen. They chose to make the game look better instead of making it playable.
@@tuna5618 if you turn down the resolution, it helps the game to run better!
@@starthing1255 I actually have lags and buzzing sounds cuz' I don't have a SSD
This is a 10!!! HANDS DOWN!!!! But is from XBOX so it will always get below 10. When something like this is branded SONY then will be 10 ot above...
Who instantly burst into tears just from main menu music.
Thanks for this review! Just bought this on Switch.
Hey IGN
Care to explain why this game is a 9 and Celeste is a 10? Both are probably the best platformers in recent years so I'm surprised they're not on pair.
Because corny teenage anxiety plot, missing textures constantly on a 4 gig machine, and a few other problems worth a 10. Ori is also in a different genre.
Cuz... That's how this particular reviewer felt about the game
Plus that yeah, you're not gonna count on anyone to have a better opinion than your own.
Yea. Sometimes we just gotta remember these are just people. Some people like some games better than others. We really just need to decide for ourselfs rather a games worth our money. Not some guy on the internet with different tastes from us.
Celeste is way better than ori. This game is a buggy mess. 4/10.
I preordered the Collector's Edition, and now I plan to buy the digital version as well for Play Anywhere.
Of all the games I've downloaded to give a whirl on my new Series X, this is the one I can't seem to put down. Perfect game and shows off how beautiful a game can be.
Just played it in my series X 4k 120 frames
Despite Shreik being a sympathetic villain the game doesn’t hold back from not giving a redemption arc for the character and to have actually died in the end. Which is a huge risk to take ever since. This is something that Steven Universe could’ve gone through.
Hands down this is the best platformer ever made. I cannot thank moon enough for making such a brillaint game i only wish there was more
Ain’t the best… sorry but hollow knight is better!
@@nukkazade6399 I've played Hollow Knight also, but this Ori is just a step forward IMO.
@@luisalbertocalleparra6130 it’s really not, it’s a step forward for ori but hollow knight really is a far better game. It’s the reason why a game backed by Microsoft has a smaller concurrent player base and community then a game released prior.
This game is genuinely a masterpiece, honestly one of the best things I’ve ever played.
This is one of the only games that makes me sad I dont own an Xbox, I can't think of a PS exclusive like this
you can play it in pc right?
this is available on both pc and console!
If this was a Sony exclusive I think it would have been a 10 rated game
I feel like this game deserves a 10
This game is amazing and beautiful. The best side scroller bar none. Forget Metroid Dread. Ori Will of the Wisps is 10 times better in every way. I'm surprised this game isnt as popular as it should be. For a 2d side scroller this game is phenomenal.
How is this a 9 but TLOU2 a 10
Me as PS fan reacts this game: "Oh My Gosh it is pretty beautiful."
You can get it on PC, you don't need an Xbox
@@NCozy so much salt lol
@@aloytheg.o.a.t226 how was he salty?
Lekzie69 The first Ori game was released on the Switch so this one most likely will be too.
@Lekzie69 wow
It's deserves more than 10
This game made me buy an Xbox One! I tried playing it on my computer but it just wasn't strong enough. I don't regret it, aside from Doom Eternal this was my most anticipated game of the year!
Now I have an Xbox One, it's pretty cool
Yes! Have waited so long for this. Played the first one at least 5 times through!
PS fan boys going to say this is for kids
Exactly
eyy im a ps4 fanboy and i bought an xbox to play this game, LOVE IT
I will wait to come on switch. I wish moon studio make a Metroid 2d game that would me amazing
No...please just let them make more Ori
Microsoft said its not bringing anymore games to switch.
Well sit tight brother you gonna have to wait many many years for that lmao Microsoft bought moon studios and there is no switch port this time they only have contract for the first game not a second since Microsoft owns them now they can’t port any games 😊
@@w3r0ification Microsoft already owned Ori and the Blind Forest a year before its release. The reason why it came to Switch is because Microsoft allowed. They could very well do it again as they clearly dont see Switch as a rival in the market.
@@Kimera92 And yet they said they want it as an exclusive.
I just started playing Ori and the blind first and am getting blown away!!
im a ps4 guy but i bought xbox just for this masterpiece
or, you know, you could have got a pc? :o
@@nihalzeor8085
PC is more expensive , though it would look more amazing there .
It’s been a long time since I was excited for an MS game. But, damn, I’m fired up for this one. Looks tremendous. Downloading right now!
Waiting for my collector's edition.. 🤘
Are you kidding me a 9?,come on IGN,Gameinformer gave it a 9.5 ffs,the first game was incredibly amazing and this one looks to be even better so a 9 is a weak score by you guys when this game obviously is a 9.5 or higher
They stopped doing decimal scores
@@lukepent9990 oh,i didn't know that,when tf did they stop doing that?,but even so I think this is deserving of a 10 anyway lol
@@dellcruz They started like a month or two ago. But yeah I agree that it probably deserves a 10
I don't play this game but I like to watch this game because:
this is ART!!!!!!!
My review on Ori and the Will of the Wisps in the comment section because I want to :)
Ok, at first I thought, "Oh shoot, it has bosses now??? I probably shouldn't get this... I like the escape sequences way better..."
I thought those bosses looked tough. And I didn't want to get stuck on something and like, never play the game again.
I was very wrong :)
Pros:
Ori: WotW has kept the exploration category! I that's amazing!
It also has an amazing story. I love those "story-driven" games a lot.
It is also BUTTER-SMOOTH. With incredible art.
UPGRADED COMBAT! I didn't think I'd like it at first, but I did!
And along with upgraded combat, comes bosses. It was the main reason I was holding back, but the bosses have been chilling, and fun! Some of them surprising me, resulting in death. 😂
Great platforming, too!
Cons:
For one, listening to the soundtracks back-to-back, it seems like the OST has kinda downgraded.. There are some great songs in the soundtrack! Don't get me wrong! But I like Ori and the Blind Forest's soundtrack better.
Also it is EXCRUTIATINGLY DIFFICULT to get to 100%. It seems like it isn't switching to that beautiful 100% for no reason.
And I also had to look up walkthroughs like 10 times to get me through the main storyline alone. That's just personal I guess, but still.
And... That's about it for the pros and cons! Overall I give this a 9.5/10. An incredible game for sure!
10/10 !! i loved the first one and i can wait for this one
I've waited for this game for 5 years, this was my first ever xbox game
I really hope this comes to Switch. I played the first one and absolutely loved it.
Same. I have a One X but I'm trying to hold off from buying because I'd really prefer to play this handheld if possible.
Get a xbox x
Alexander Kurz not for one game. I’m a Switch/PlayStation guy.
Confirmed not coming to Switch
Wish they put as much care in the actual handling of Ori, the platforming is really painful.
I think someone did a typo and put “9/10” instead of 10/10. Should get that fixed ign
the music also is just fa-fricking-tastic and made my piano give birth to a cover...
It's hard to meme xbox if they keep producing these top quality games.
The thing with xbox one exclusive games is that they were not bad by any means.....the problem was and still is that there's too little of them.....at this particular time the Xbox one as a console is a fantastic one with all it's services and a great simple ui.....if they manage to give us more exclusive games on this level combined with an amazing console like I'm sure the series x will be success is unavoidable...
The first game was absolutely phenomenal and the new one just blows me away with the art, the music and definitely the combat. I cannot wait to buy the game!
Yep. I have it pre-installed already from gamepass and I can not way to play this. I'll be playing it come midnight.
The soundtrack alone just sold me .....but I was already going to buy this. Thank you Moon Studios and Team Xbox
Just completed it. What a beautiful game visually and musically. Not completed a game in a long time, but this one deserved it. 10/10 from me.
Depending on how Cyberpunk does, this could be game of the year
@@crapgamerreveiwshatersslay1104 lol
I'm not sure if it'll be GOTY, but it will definitely get nominated for GOTY
What made it not get a ten/ ten
Not being published by sony or rockstar
@@dinkarrav7377 Yeah, just like Dreams got a 10, right? Stop the crying, makes you look dumb.
@@BlackParade01 Dreams isn't really a game. No create your own game maker gets a high score.
@@dinkarrav7377 you sonud salty af boi
You’ll find IGN likes sucking up to Sony. Even if MS pulls off something great, they’ll downplay it.
Just finished this gorgeous game. It's a solid 9.5 / 10. The only reason why it doesn't get 10/10 is because Hollow Knight exist. Otherwise it's a must play for metroid vania veteran or first-timer.
you cant expect every metroidvania to be like hollow knight. graphically ori were wayyyy better than hollow knight
This ENTIRE review was praise. How is this not a 10/10?!
Because it's from Microsoft.
I think for a game to be a 10 it usually has to come with a welcome innovation
only developer who pays reviewer can get a 10/10
Celeste better.
Just picked it up for 12 bucks Steeeeaaal
This game can't be any less than 10.
Its Ori ffs....
If you're going to give a review with absolutely zero caveats or critisisms, it's a 10/10 lol
almost every review for this game has 'masterpiece' in the title
i think this might be a masterpiece
First game was highly enjoyable, so at least I’ll be able to pick this up on PC. No other games on my radar until May now, so this will have to keep me going.
Awesome!! I'm glad Xbox players are able to enjoy a great game. Even as PlayStation guy I'd love to see more great games on Xbox. 💪🏻💪🏻
I haven't owned or played an Xbox since the 360 because I wanted Skate so bad. Guess it's time to get back into the Xbox community...game looks amazing
This, Killer Instinct, Sunset Overdrive, the Halo collection, and the Forza series are the main games that make me want an Xbox One.
@@ansemvanverte unless you dont have a PC. Which I do, but yeah. You're preaching to the choir lol
While I'm in no rush to get an Xbox and don't game on pc. Honestly got a huge growing backlog already. Have to admit this game just seems gorgeous overall. Enjoy it people and while I'm not too bothered myself at least atm hope this game sells well.
XBOX IS BACK BABY, ITS BEEN A LONG HARD ROAD BUT THANKYOU PHIL💚🖤💚🖤
Out of the last 4 big Xbox games, they nailed 3: Ori 2, Forza Horizon 4 and Gears 5. Two of them are 90+ games on metacritic.
@@alexcla9445 at least you have games to be proud off lol
@@iamarabicandiloveamericanp7137 I'm proud of most Xbox games. The only one i can't stand is Crackdown 3.
Alex CLA i agree crackdown was just a hot mess garbage it could be better doe if they recreate it give it better graphics new world better fighting system just reboot it.
It's been a while since a game has piqued my interest, so I'll definitely pick this one up.