The PCG Show 191: Ori and the Will of the Wisps review wrap-up discussion

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Tyler and James get into the weeds of what makes a good Metroidvania, and don't worry, no spoilers.

Welcome back to The PC Gamer Show, our weekly podcast.

Tyler Wilde reviewed Ori and the Will of the Wisps this week, so he joins James to get into the weeds of good Metroidvania design. Ori holds up pretty well and comes highly recommended, but for genre fans there are still a few nits to pick. 

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James Davenport (Twitter, Twitch)

Tyler Wilde (Twitter)

James Davenport
James Davenport

James is stuck in an endless loop, playing the Dark Souls games on repeat until Elden Ring and Silksong set him free. He's a truffle pig for indie horror and weird FPS games too, seeking out games that actively hurt to play. Otherwise he's wandering Austin, identifying mushrooms and doodling grackles. 

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