Ori and the Will of the Wisps

March 10, 2020PlatformerESRB E

Available on

Xbox One PC Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/S

Genres

Platformer Adventure Action

Overview

About Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a platform-adventure game that combines exploration, traversal, and combat within an interconnected world. Designed in a Metroidvania style, it focuses on navigating varied environments, uncovering hidden areas, and acquiring abilities that expand movement and progression options. The game features a system of upgrades and spirit-based skills that support different playstyles, along with environmental challenges and encounters that require timing and precision. Its presentation emphasizes detailed animation and a cohesive audiovisual design that supports both exploration and gameplay.

Story setup

The little spirit Ori is no stranger to peril, but when a fateful flight puts the owlet Ku in harm’s way, it will take more than bravery to bring a family back together, heal a broken land, and discover Ori’s true destiny. From the creators of the acclaimed action-platformer Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel. Embark on an all-new adventure in a vast world filled with new friends and foes that come to life in stunning, hand-painted artwork. Set to a fully orchestrated original score, Ori and the Will of the Wisps continues the Moon Studios tradition of tightly crafted platforming action and deeply emotional storytelling.

Reference

At a glance

Released: March 10, 2020
Platforms: Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S
Genres: Platformer, Adventure, Action
Play modes: Single Player
Age rating: ESRB E
Time to beat: ~17 hours

Media

Screenshots

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Playtime

How long to beat

Player-reported completion times for Ori and the Will of the Wisps.

Rushed: 15hoursMain story only
Typical: 17hoursStory plus some extras
Completionist: 20hoursEvery side objective too

Estimated from 11 player reports — a small sample, so treat these as approximate.

Playing together

Multiplayer & game modes

Ori and the Will of the Wisps offers various play modes for different gaming experiences.

Play Modes

Single Player

Content

Age ratings

How rating boards around the world have classified Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Open a board for its content descriptors.

ACBPG

Mild fantasy themes and violence, online interactivity

CEROA

CLASS_INDL

ESRBE

Mild Fantasy Violence

GRACALL

Violence

PEGI7

Violence
Fear

USK12

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Coverage

Featured in our articles

This game appears in 1 article on this site.

Best Single-Player Switch Games 2026

#15

Ori and the Will of the Wisps moves like almost nothing else on Switch. The traversal is fluid and precise in a way that makes every biome feel like a playground once you have the full movement set. Visually it is stunning, one of the most beautiful games on the platform, and the Switch port handles it impressively. It missed the top ten because Hollow Knight occupies the same genre space and goes deeper on both scale and challenge. But if you have already played Hollow Knight or want something less punishing with more emphasis on feel and visual spectacle, Ori delivers something genuinely distinct.

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