The events of Ori take place 700 years before those depicted in Ys: The Vanished Omens; it is the first game in the timeline of Ys, and a prequel to the entire series. The main protagonist is not Adol Christin, but rather Yunica Tovah, a young apprentice knight.
The story follows three playable characters - Yunica, Hugo Fact, and The Claw - as they venture into the sinister Darm Tower with their own unique motives. Each character brings a different gameplay style to the table: Yunica specializes in melee combat, while Hugo fires magical bullets from his staff. The Claw excels in close combat due to his exceptional speed.
Players will experience fast-paced action RPG gameplay reminiscent of Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim and Ys: The Oath in Felghana. As the story unfolds, characters acquire skills that can be combined to create a more complex battle strategy. Some familiar foes from previous Ys games make appearances in this installment.
Ori was released on Nintendo Switch on December 8th, 2020. The game is classified under the action & adventure genre and marks an exciting start to a new chapter in the Ys series.