Why There Hasn't Been a Third Ori Game Yet
Despite both Origames receiving critical acclaim from players and critics alike, the series seems to have come to an abrupt halt as developer Moon Studios moves on to other projects. With gamers' obsession for trilogies and rules-of-three, many have been left wondering why a third game hasn't happened yet and if a threequel follow-up could ever happen at all. While there are some obvious challenges that a third Ori game would need to overcome, there are other more complex factors that emerged following the launch of Ori and The Will of The Wisps that may have grounded the series indefinitely.
Between Ori and The Blind Forest and Ori and The Will of The Wisps, the series forged a name for itself on the indie gaming scene as it joined the likes of other leading metroidvanias such as Hollow Knight, Guacamelee, and Axiom Verge. By taking inspiration from a breadth of sources ranging from Disney films like The Lion King to classic games such as Rayman, Ori was able to cultivate a unique style and gaming experience that captivated players. But with just two games to the series and no more planned for the foreseeable future, those same players are keen to know what happened to Ori.
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Both The Blind Forest and the sequel The Will of The Wispsshare a general premise where the player takes control of Ori, the eponymous guardian spirit connected to the games' Spirit Trees and lands they protect. Both games center around stories in which the players must traverse the game to activate or collect various MacGuffins — for The Blind Forest it's elements, whereas The Will of The Wisps uses wisps — in service of restoring power to said Spirit Trees. Despite this, both games have their own
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