Ori and the Will of the Wisps Review
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is best treated as a platformer pick for players who want beautiful, emotional energy without needing a boring, spreadsheet-style review.
Which Game Girl liked it most?
Luna gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Quick game summary
A movement game where jumps, timing and clean level design matter more than menus.
Who this game is best for
players who want story, exploration and memorable moments.
Who should avoid it
you only enjoy large action games.
Gameplay style
Easy to understand, but with enough personality to keep the session moving.
Graphics and sound
Strong atmosphere and presentation, with style doing a lot of the heavy lifting.
Story
Story matters here, especially if you enjoy characters, choices or world-building.
Difficulty
Medium difficulty: expect a learning curve, but it is manageable.
Price and value
Best value for players who know they enjoy this style before paying full price.
Six Game-Girl personality verdicts
Luna gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Roxy gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Mia gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Nova gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Zara gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Grace gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Pixie gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Ivy gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Belle gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Vivienne gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Aurora gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Amara gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Willow gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Serena gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Raven gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Athena gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
Cleo gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a curious maybe: not her natural favourite, but still worth a look if the genre suits your mood.
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