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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Nintendo SwitchNintendo Switch2steamXbox
Moon Studios / Xbox Game Studios

Genre: メトロイドヴァニア

Game Overview

Ori and the Will of the Wisps triples the first game's map size and adds direct melee combat to the precision platforming that defined Blind Forest. The hand-painted art and orchestral score from Gareth Coker carry the game's emotional weight. Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. GPA scores it high on Emotional Story and Graphics — the Metroidvania that reaches the widest audience because of its visual and narrative quality.

Game Characteristics

Graphics
90%
Emotional Story
82%
Action
75%
Story Depth
70%
High Difficulty
65%
Puzzle
65%

Target Audience

Recommended for: Beginners to Advanceds (scores ≥ 50 indicate a good fit)

Beginner
55 ✓
Intermediate
72 ✓
Advanced
60 ✓

Keywords

metroidvaniaemotional story手描きアートMoon Studiosオーケストラサウンド

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Graphics
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Emotional Story
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Action
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High Difficulty
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Puzzle
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About "Ori and the Will of the Wisps"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

オリ ウィル オブ ザ ウィスプス（Ori and the Will of the Wisps） leads with its メトロイドヴァニア identity, anchored by the core feel of "Ori and the Will of the Wisps triples the first game's map size and adds direct melee combat to the precision platform…." The headline profile reads Graphics 90% / Emotional Story 82% / Action 75%, making it a strong pick for fans of Graphics and Emotional Story. Accessible enough for newcomers while offering enough depth to satisfy veterans.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "オリ ウィル オブ ザ ウィスプス（Ori and the Will of the Wisps）" by using its feel of metroidvania, emotional story, and 手描きアート as the primary lens, weighting Graphics and Emotional Story most heavily. Top similar titles include "オリ ブラインドフォレスト（Ori and the Blind Forest）", "洞窟物語＋（Cave Story+）", "Hi-Fi Rush（ハイファイラッシュ）".