
Some Wizardry Spells cast too slowly to be reliably useful in a game as fast as Wo Long, though I've enjoyed making them work where I can. Every enemy and boss in the game has consistent and well-telegraphed attacks that you can master with practice, and perfectly deflecting them between your own strikes is immensely satisfying. On the whole, Wo Long's Spirit-based combat is very difficult, but it's an absolute blast once you get into a good rhythm. Players able to strike a good balance between using, increasing, and maintaining their Spirit Gauge will be rewarded with more frequent opportunities to spawn a Divine Beast, a mystical being that provides potent assistance when called upon. Spirit attacks, Martial Arts, and Wizardry Spells can give you a big edge when you use them during windows of opportunity, but get careless and you'll overexert, leaving you defenseless.

Since Spirit is both fuel for your best attacks and a defensive resource, managing it effectively is a wonderfully dynamic process that requires some careful thinking. Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Windows PC (Microsoft Store, Steam)
