Game Settings

Game Settings Guide for Ori and the Will of the Wisps

This guide covers every setting available in Ori and the Will of the Wisps across graphics, audio, controls, accessibility, language, network (if applicable), and gameplay. You’ll find optimal recommendations for different hardware tiers, warnings about commonly misconfigured options, and special attention points during setup.

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Graphics Settings

Key Recommendations

• Resolution: Match your monitor’s native resolution. Do not exceed it—downsampling offers minimal benefit and hurts performance.


• VSync: Turn OFF unless you experience screen tearing. Use your GPU driver’s Fast/Adaptive VSync or G-Sync/FreeSync for smoother results.


• Fullscreen Mode: Always use Fullscreen (not Borderless) for best performance. Borderless adds input latency and can reduce frame rates.


• Frame Rate Limit: Set a cap 3–5 FPS below your monitor’s refresh rate (e.g., 141 FPS for 144 Hz) to reduce input lag and stutter.

Detailed Graphics Settings Table

Hardware-Specific Optimizations

• Low-End (e.g., Intel UHD 620, GT 1030): Use Low preset, resolution scale 75%, disable Ambient Occlusion and Depth of Field. Target 30 FPS. Turn off Motion Blur to improve clarity.


• Mid-Range (e.g., GTX 1060, RX 580): Medium preset, 1080p, SMAA, VSync off. Lock to 60 FPS. You can enable Ambient Occlusion Low.


• High-End (e.g., RTX 3060, RX 6700 XT): High preset at 1440p, 60 FPS locked. Enable Ambient Occlusion High, keep Motion Blur off for competitive precision.


• Ultra (e.g., RTX 4090, RX 7900 XTX): Ultra preset at 4K, 60+ FPS. Enable all effects. Use SMAA. Consider unlocking frame rate if monitor supports high refresh.




Misconfiguration Warnings



• Resolution Scale >100%: Extremely demanding and near-invisible benefit. Avoid on all but the strongest hardware.


• VSync ON with Frame Rate Limit: Causes input lag spikes. Use only if tearing persists.


• Borderless Windowed: Adds ~5–10% performance loss. Only use if you need easy alt-tabbing.


• Motion Blur: Many players find it disorienting; turn off unless you prefer cinematic feel.


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Audio Settings





Master and Volume Sliders



• Master Volume: Set to 70–80% before adjusting other sliders to avoid clipping.


• SFX Volume: Keep at 100% for clear combat/ability cues.


• Music Volume: 80% – Gareth Coker’s score is atmospheric but should not drown out sound effects.


• Voice Volume: 100% – dialogue is subtle, so don’t reduce.


• Ambient Volume: 100% – environmental sounds are important for navigation and immersion.




Output Configuration



• Speaker Configuration: Auto-detect (Stereo for headphones, 5.1/7.1 for surround systems).


• Dynamic Range: Set to Headphones for earbuds/headset; Home Theater for surround speakers.


• Audio Language: Matches game language; can be changed independently under Language settings.




Misconfiguration Warnings



• Dynamic Range set to Home Theater on headphones causes muffled dialogue and exaggerated explosions. Always match your hardware.


• Music too loud may mask enemy sounds – reduce to 60–70% if you find yourself missing audio cues.


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Controls Settings





Controller Support



• Default: Xbox Wireless Controller is fully supported with rumble, triggers, and button prompts.


• PlayStation Controller: Works if connected via Steam Input (enable in Steam). Native PS4/5 support may require third-party drivers on Windows Store version.


• Keyboard & Mouse: Fully customizable, but the game is best played with a controller.

Key Bindings (Essential Tweaks)

Sensitivity and Inversion

• Camera Sensitivity: 40–60% is comfortable for most. Higher values cause dizziness in tight platforming.


• Look Inversion: Off. Very few players prefer inverted Y for a 2D side-scroller.


• Controller Dead Zones: Keep default unless you have stick drift. Increase Inner Dead Zone to 0.15–0.20 if drifting occurs.




Misconfiguration Warnings



• Mapping Dash to a slow key (e.g., Right Ctrl) will make combat frustrating. Keep it on a finger that rests near WASD.


• Inverted camera can cause accidental falls – leave off.


• Dead Zones too low will make the character drift; too high will cause input lag. Adjust incrementally.


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Accessibility Settings





Visual Accessibility



• Subtitle Size: Small/Medium/Large. Large is recommended for readability from a distance.


• Subtitle Background: Enable to add a dark box behind text – improves legibility.


• Color Blind Mode: Off, Protanopia, Deuteranopia, Tritanopia. Changes UI elements (e.g., health, ability icons) to distinguishable hues.


• UI Scale: 100% default. Increase to 120–150% if you sit far from the screen.


• Screen Shake Intensity: 0% for motion sickness; 100% for immersive feel. Many players prefer 30–50%.


• Camera Shake: Same as above. Turn off if prone to nausea.




Audio Accessibility



• Visual Cues for Audio: On/Off. When On, sound-based events (e.g., enemy nearby) display a visual indicator.


• High Contrast Mode: Off/On. Enables thicker outlines on Ori and enemies – helpful for low vision.




Gameplay Assist



• Assist Mode: Off by default. When On, provides:

- Reduced enemy damage
- Slower falling speed
- Auto-aim for abilities
- Infinite air dashes (after acquiring dash)
- Note: This does not disable achievements.

• Skip Cutscenes: Press Escape/Start to skip. No setting needed.




Special Attention Points



• Screen Shake and Camera Shake are two separate sliders. Many players mistakenly leave Camera Shake at 100% while turning off Screen Shake and still feel motion sickness. Turn both to 0% if needed.


• Assist Mode is not an “Easy Mode” but a toolkit. Enable individual components (e.g., reduced damage only) without turning on auto-aim if you want a milder experience.


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Language Settings





Menu Languages



• Available: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Arabic (partial interface), Turkish (partial).


• Language affects all interface text, subtitles, and voiced dialogue (where applicable).




Subtitle Language



• Can be set independently of menu language. For example, you can keep menus in English but display subtitles in Spanish.




Regional Quirks



• Arabic version has a mirrored interface? No – but some text may be truncated. Use English if you encounter display issues.


• Japanese voiceover is not included – only English voiceover is available. Subtitles support all listed languages.




Misconfiguration Warning



• Changing Language from the main menu may reset some graphics settings (rare bug). After changing language, review your graphics options before starting a game.


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Network Settings





Cloud Saves (Xbox/Windows Store)



• Enabled by default – your progress syncs across devices if you play on Windows Store and Xbox (Play Anywhere).


• Disable if: You have save file corruption or want complete local control. To disable, turn off cloud saves in the Xbox app settings (not in-game).


• Steam Version: Cloud saves are managed via Steam Cloud. Can be disabled per-game in Steam library properties.




Online Features



• There is no multiplayer or co-op. The only online requirement is for DRM verification on first launch (Windows Store) or Steam account.


• Offline Mode: Steam’s offline mode works – saves still local.




Misconfiguration Warning



• Frequent cloud sync errors occur if you have slow internet. Wait for the “Syncing” icon to finish before closing the game. Force closing during sync may corrupt saves.


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Gameplay Settings





Difficulty Options



• There is no traditional difficulty selector in Ori and the Will of the Wisps. The game offers a fixed challenge level.


• Instead, use Assist Mode (see Accessibility) to dial down difficulty components.




HUD Customization



• HUD Opacity: 80–100%. Lower values increase immersion but may hide health/energy in critical moments.


• Minimap: On/Off. Off forces you to rely on memory and visual landmarks – recommended for a more exploration-focused playthrough.


• Quest Tracker: On/Off. Shows current objective text; turn off for less clutter.


• Ability Prompt: On/Off. Shows controller button prompts for new abilities. Keep On until you memorize them.




Auto-Save & Manual Save



• Auto-save occurs at spirit wells (save points) and after major events.


• Manual save is not available. The game uses a single auto-save slot. Do not quit without reaching a spirit well.




Special Attention Points



• Minimap Off can make navigation very difficult for newcomers. Leave On for your first playthrough.


• HUD Opacity too low may cause you to miss low health warnings. Keep above 70%.


• The game does not pause when you open the map or inventory – enemies can still attack. Be aware of your surroundings.

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Final Setup Checklist

Before starting your journey, verify these settings:

1. Resolution matches your monitor’s native resolution.
2. Fullscreen Mode is set to Fullscreen (not Borderless).
3. VSync is Off (unless you see severe tearing).
4. Frame Rate Limit is capped to your target refresh.
5. Screen Shake & Camera Shake are adjusted to your comfort.
6. Subtitle Size is Large if you have difficulty reading small text.
7. HUD Opacity is at least 70%.
8. Control bindings for Dash and Bash are on comfortable keys/buttons.
9. Controller dead zones are adjusted if you experience stick drift.
10. Language is set correctly – change before starting a game to avoid reset bugs.

If you encounter performance issues after setup, revisit the Graphics table and lower settings step by step. For audio issues, check Speaker Configuration and Dynamic Range. Enjoy the world of Niwen!