Ori and the Will of the Wisps vs Ori and the Blind Forest
The short answer
Play Ori and the Blind Forest first, then Will of the Wisps. The story runs straight from one into the other, and Will of the Wisps is the bigger and better game — so it is the better one to finish on. If you only have time for one, play Will of the Wisps.
What they have in common
Hand-painted metroidvanias with precise platforming, a score that does half the storytelling, and escape sequences that demand perfect runs. The same developer made both.
Pick Will of the Wisps for the complete package.
Combat was rebuilt around equippable weapons and spirit shards, there are real boss fights, side quests and a larger map. It still has the series' chase sequences, and it is more generous with checkpoints than the first game.
Pick Blind Forest for a shorter, harder game.
It is a lean few-evening metroidvania where the platforming is the whole game and combat is minimal. The original let you create your own save points with limited energy, which makes it tense; the Definitive Edition adds areas and fast travel and is the version to play.
Frequently asked questions
Should I play Ori and the Will of the Wisps or Ori and the Blind Forest?
Play Ori and the Blind Forest first, then Will of the Wisps. The story runs straight from one into the other, and Will of the Wisps is the bigger and better game — so it is the better one to finish on. If you only have time for one, play Will of the Wisps.
What do Ori and the Will of the Wisps and Ori and the Blind Forest have in common?
Hand-painted metroidvanias with precise platforming, a score that does half the storytelling, and escape sequences that demand perfect runs. The same developer made both.
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