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Ori and the Will of the Wisps: what owners actually say
Owners universally praise the art and music but many report performance issues and poor visual clarity that undermine gameplay
What owners complain about
- Performance problems across platforms COMMON
Multiple owners report latency, stuttering, and frame issues — not just on Switch but on PC too. One player tried it at launch and again months later with the same problems on PC.
- Poor enemy visibility against busy backgrounds COMMON
Owners consistently say the dark, visually dense art style makes it very difficult to see enemies and hazards. The aesthetic that earns praise simultaneously hurts readability.
- Low resolution on Switch handheld SOME
A Switch player calls the resolution 'potato-quality,' saying the game is clearly gorgeous but you can't tell much of the time because it's rendered too softly in handheld mode.
- Floaty, less responsive controls vs. peers SOME
Compared to Hollow Knight, owners find Ori's movement looser and less precise — described as 'floatier.' One player specifically wants instant dash response and isn't getting it.
- Combat feels disconnected FEW
Owners note that spamming through enemies works fine but feels detached from the upgrade and combat-option systems, creating an expectation of precision combat the game doesn't fully deliver.
What owners love
- Jaw-dropping art style
Multiple owners call the visuals 'gorgeous,' 'jawdropping,' and 'stunning,' even those who criticize the game's readability.
- Exceptional musical score
The soundtrack by Gareth Coker is repeatedly singled out as fantastic, with owners saying it elevates the entire atmosphere and deserves wide recognition.
- Incredible value for the price
At around $13, one owner felt they were 'robbing the game devs,' reflecting a widespread sentiment that the production quality far exceeds the asking price.
- Emotional, atmospheric experience
Owners praise the combination of story, scope, and atmosphere as 'grandiose,' with some calling it a masterpiece and one of the best platformers ever made.
Surprising patterns
- The game's biggest strength — its lush, detailed visuals — is also its most frequent complaint, as the same art that owners find beautiful actively obscures enemies and platforms during gameplay.
- Performance issues are not isolated to the Switch port; PC players independently report latency, stuttering, and optimization problems, suggesting the issues are more fundamental than just weak hardware.
- Several owners who deeply enjoy the game still push back against the 'near perfect' consensus, feeling that universal praise prevents real issues from being acknowledged and fixed.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Players who are sensitive to input latency or who need the tight, precise controls and readable combat of a Hollow Knight will likely find Ori's floatier movement and visually noisy encounters frustrating.
Synthesised from 529 real owner comments across 4 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →