The thrill of the hunt
Someone who only sees the opening cinematics might think Ori and the Will of the Wisps is going to be a very sweet game. And while much of the platforming action is pretty relaxing, the game is filled with very intense moments.
Some of these moments come from fights and boss battles. And others come from the insane chase sequences throughout the game. While those chases were a staple of the original game, the sequel chases are much bigger and much scarier.
In a way, this serves the game’s themes quite well. If players lose too much in the beauty of the game, they may easily forget how many different ways Ori can be killed while wandering the jungle.
An exciting story
Part of what sets Ori and the Will of the Wisps apart from other platforms is its heart. This is an emotional narrative and wears that distinction with pride.
The core of the story involves Ori’s quest to rescue an owl named Ku. And the start of the game makes us see their relationship develop in such a way that when Ku gets lost in a storm, you feel the emotional punch in the stomach just like Ori does.
Fortunately, the story displays a whole range of emotions. We get Ori and Ku’s mushy sweet and the fear that comes with fighting Howl. And secondary characters and quest givers throughout the game provide much-needed doses of comedy to balance it all.
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