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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Reviewed: 09 Apr 2026

Xbox One · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox Series S/X

Moon Studios · 2020

Ludograph rating

A

Recommended

74 /100

Automated review

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is an action-adventure game that develops problem solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking through challenging puzzles.

06010030Benefit →Low risk →B 62 · R 7
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

62

Risk (RIS)

7

Daily limit

120min

Age guidance

6+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.78
B2Social-emotional
0.27
B3Motor
0.75

Ori and the Will of the Wisps offers a rich and immersive experience that fosters strong cognitive development through its challenging puzzles, strategic combat, and adaptive gameplay. Players will hone their problem-solving skills, spatial awareness, and critical thinking as they navigate the beautifully crafted world. The game's emotional narrative can also encourage empathy and emotional regulation.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.13
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

While primarily a beneficial game, some minor risks exist. The game's use of variable rewards and loss aversion, though minimal, could subtly encourage continued play. The single-player nature and lack of social interaction mitigate most social risks, but the presence of an unknown base price and potential for future microtransactions warrants careful monitoring.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
0.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.00
R4.3Language
0.00
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSA — Assessed: meets criteria·GDPR-K — Not yet assessed·ODDS — Assessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

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Parents ask…

Is Ori and the Will of the Wisps safe for kids?

Ludograph gives Ori and the Will of the Wisps a rating of 74/100. It scores well on developmental benefits with manageable risks.

How long should kids play Ori and the Will of the Wisps?

Our session recommendation for Ori and the Will of the Wisps is up to 120 minutes per day. It is derived from the game's own structure (natural stopping points, compulsion-loop design, monetization pressure, and social dynamics), not from a universal screen-time dose.

Session recommendations are design-based heuristics. Evidence linking specific daily durations to child outcomes is limited, and context matters as much as time; treat this as a starting point for household rules, not a clinical threshold.

What are the main risks of Ori and the Will of the Wisps?

While primarily a beneficial game, some minor risks exist. The game's use of variable rewards and loss aversion, though minimal, could subtly encourage continued play. The single-player nature and lack of social interaction mitigate most social risks, but the presence of an unknown base price and potential for future microtransactions warrants careful monitoring.