Thursday, March 19, 2020

Ori and the Will of the Wisps

From a gameplay perspective, this is a masterpiece. The story wasn't very convincing, although as with its predecessor, it really knows how to tug at your heartstrings without lapsing into insipid sentimentality. There is something to be said about animals trying to stare death in the face with some modicum of dignity; probably a sign of our ecologically impoverished times. Regardless, everything else in the game, from the movement to the pacing and the boss battles, are some of the most ingeniously designed set pieces in sidescrolling video game history. 

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