To start this heartfelt review, I must share that I am someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of video games and I can without doubt say that the Ori franchise has completely stolen my heart.

There are games that impress with their mechanics or their visuals, but Ori does something truly astonishing. From the very first moment I stepped into the breathtaking world, I felt like I was in the presence of something extraordinary. The art is not just beautiful—it’s transcendent. The flow of the gameplay is seamless, and each challenge feels rewarding in ways few games manage to achieve. But what truly sets Ori apart, above everything else, is its story.

The emotional depth of these games is unlike anything I've ever encountered. Will of the Wisps took everything I loved about the first game and pushed it further, deepening the world of these creatures and their struggles. It’s not just a tale of adventure or survival.. it’s a story about hope, loss, and finding strength in the darkest of times. There were moments in the game where I was brought to tears, not because of a grand plot twist or a tragic death, but because of the quiet, tender moments that speak to something deeply human within all of us.

Playing through the Ori games has been a journey… one that I’ll surely never forget. I’m not exaggerating when I say this franchise is now firmly in my top three of all time. It’s hard to put into words just how much this game means to me. It’s more than just a game; it’s a reflection of what it means to persevere, to face adversity, and to grow. And as cheesy as it may sound, it’s made me a better person, reminding me of the importance of empathy and the beauty of persistence.

I feel so incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience this world, to be part of the journey that Moon Studios crafted with such care and love. Thank you, Moon Studios, for creating something that’s not just a game, but a masterpiece. Your work has made a profound impact on me, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Not even finished at the time of this review but WOW am I blown away. EVERYTHING is better than the original. The combat MUCH improved and so much more engaging, platforming is even more fun with new ways to move around, visuals are absolutely stunning when played (especially with an HDR monitor, an absolute must see), and my god is the soundtrack beautiful. The world is much more interesting thanks to NPCs that help flush out the land and exploration is better thanks to a bigger world with more freedom and rewards.

It clearly takes inspiration, if not just straight up copies many things, from a certain Medtroidvania game, but doing so has put it a major step above it's predecessor. I feel much more engaged in the Will of the Wisps than I did in the Blind Forest. It's like when Assassin's Creed 2 came out and was better than the first in every way.

I went back and finally finished Ori and the Blind Forest after years so I could experience this, and I'm glad I did.

I'm writing this right after finishing the game for the first time 100% collection on the first save file. This game is a wonderful follow-up to the original. I loved the original when I first played it and I love this game. It's a VERY emotional experience just like the first game and I cannot recommend this game enough. I can't believe I hadn't heard the second game came out and now I cant help but want a third. The movement is so fun and the game is fairly difficult, but if you just find another way to go about it you can overcome anything. Thank you Moon Studios for putting out an amazing sequel to an amazing game.