Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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  1. Shadran
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. This game is so good it makes you want to play even after the credits rolls. So i finished the game on 100% and i am looking forward to the next one. Graphics are beautiful, gameplay is smooth, progression is rewarding and when the water came rushing in i was like holy cow this music is amazing.
  2. ahfodder
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    10/10 isn't a high enough score for this game... I created an account on MC to leave this review. Possibly the best game I've ever played. I discovered it through the soundtrack and had to play it. I don't normally play platformers so it was difficult but hugely rewarding. The game was so good that I watched all the credits and clicked every piece of additional info they had about the game10/10 isn't a high enough score for this game... I created an account on MC to leave this review. Possibly the best game I've ever played. I discovered it through the soundtrack and had to play it. I don't normally play platformers so it was difficult but hugely rewarding. The game was so good that I watched all the credits and clicked every piece of additional info they had about the game in the menus (behind the scenes etc.). GET THIS GAME!… Expand
  3. inoffensive
    Jan 31, 2020
    9
    beautiful looking game and fun to play and explore. Like a lot of platformers the bosses are time limited platforming, which is something I personally don't like. But pretty close to a perfect game.
  4. mananmehta30
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Great visuals. Fantastic gameplay and lovely music. Graphics are outstanding. Has little story but emotionally resonant. Platformers don't get better than this.
  5. sscott0829tw
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This is probably the most beautiful and gorgeous 2d platfomer game I have ever seen,
    Great story with adorable characters,hands down fantastic animations,and an absolutely stunning graphics and atmosphere.The game is like an amazing cartoon movie,you can really feel the motion of the character.This is a game I recommend to all kind of gamers,just relax and enjoy the game.
    A truly 2D    This is probably the most beautiful and gorgeous 2d platfomer game I have ever seen,
    Great story with adorable characters,hands down fantastic animations,and an absolutely stunning graphics and atmosphere.The game is like an amazing cartoon movie,you can really feel the motion of the character.This is a game I recommend to all kind of gamers,just relax and enjoy the game.
    A truly 2D masterpiece.    … Expand
  6. opengl
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    This is an awesome game.
    -The world is beautiful and immersive.
    -The abilities are unique from each other and all have more of a functional purpose for the gameplay than simply allowing you to get to a new area. -The progression is linear, but not so much, in that you will be: 1 given options of routes to take 2 rewarded for going back to old areas 3 capable of constantly exploring    This is an awesome game.
    -The world is beautiful and immersive.
    -The abilities are unique from each other and all have more of a functional purpose for the gameplay than simply allowing you to get to a new area.
    -The progression is linear, but not so much, in that you will be:
    1 given options of routes to take
    2 rewarded for going back to old areas
    3 capable of constantly exploring extra areas
    -The gameplay is fluid and plays out with a simple problem solving style that taps into your reflexes as the primary interface between you and the logical problems you are solving.
    -The game is somewhat challenging. I have only played it on hard but I get the feeling that even on easy you will not be carried through its content.

    Pretty solid in terms of all core design elements.

    WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BUY:
    The control system does not allow you to remap keys in game. (You may want to consider using something like AutoHotkey for this if using keyboard and mouse)
    The only controller supported natively is the 360 controller (and probably xbox one).    … Expand
  7. blaxmaster
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Great gameplay, skills and abilities are pretty enjoyable, beautiful history and wonderful music. There is not a similar game, it's an unique and complete game. Very recommended.
  8. DeusXCom
    Feb 3, 2017
    10
    I was expecting it to be good, but I was not expecting it to be one of the best, if not the best platformer I have ever played. Visually it's absolutely breathtaking, music is fantastic, gameplay is fluid and fun, story can move your heart, the world is thoughtfully designed with lots of secrets and there is just the right amount of challenge to keep your blood pumping. There is not aI was expecting it to be good, but I was not expecting it to be one of the best, if not the best platformer I have ever played. Visually it's absolutely breathtaking, music is fantastic, gameplay is fluid and fun, story can move your heart, the world is thoughtfully designed with lots of secrets and there is just the right amount of challenge to keep your blood pumping. There is not a single bad thing I can think of. A masterpiece of platformers. 10/10… Expand
  9. Fizzlefuse
    Jun 3, 2016
    10
    This game is amazing. I tried hard to find flaws to the game but they pretty much rectified the slight issues the original version had (such as 21:9 support).

    To me, this is the perfect platformer. Its a gorgeous game. Everything from the backgrounds to the animation and the music is gorgeous and all fits together perfectly. The gameplay is excellent and the puzzles are    This game is amazing. I tried hard to find flaws to the game but they pretty much rectified the slight issues the original version had (such as 21:9 support).

    To me, this is the perfect platformer.

    Its a gorgeous game.
    Everything from the backgrounds to the animation and the music is gorgeous and all fits together perfectly.
    The gameplay is excellent and the puzzles are challenging. The story is wonderful and moving.

    I hope Moon Studios comes back to this world some day, I enjoyed every second of it.    … Expand
  10. Padao
    Jul 31, 2019
    10
    Everything in this game is perfect, the gameplay, the sounds, the image , the progression...
  11. Tenebriz
    Feb 6, 2017
    10
    This game is amazing. The combination of the breathtaking visuals and the tight and engaging gameplay make it fantastic. If you want a little challenge this game will be perfect for you (also you can easily complete it 100% in 10-15 hours). I also should not forget to mention the amazing music, even if some soundtracks were repeated.
    This is the best platformer I have and you will    This game is amazing. The combination of the breathtaking visuals and the tight and engaging gameplay make it fantastic. If you want a little challenge this game will be perfect for you (also you can easily complete it 100% in 10-15 hours). I also should not forget to mention the amazing music, even if some soundtracks were repeated.
    This is the best platformer I have and you will probably ever play/ed. The amount of Abilities and usage of them feels really astoundingly good.    … Expand
  12. owmynose9000
    Jan 6, 2017
    9
    After much trial and tribulation, upon completion it is suffice to say Ori and the Blind Forest is a challenging and equally beautiful game. It is not a typical plat former and features a diverse range of game-play mechanics which keep you enthralled within the experience. Aesthetically, Ori excels as it has gorgeous and robust backdrops. The puzzles and levels in the game are brilliantlyAfter much trial and tribulation, upon completion it is suffice to say Ori and the Blind Forest is a challenging and equally beautiful game. It is not a typical plat former and features a diverse range of game-play mechanics which keep you enthralled within the experience. Aesthetically, Ori excels as it has gorgeous and robust backdrops. The puzzles and levels in the game are brilliantly challenging and feature great environments meaning there is never a dull moment. Being surrounded by such vivid imagery constantly throughout game play is a definitive plus for feeling compelled and having a desire to keep going. Every new area always feels new and fresh to play through. The story also adds to the experience and world of Ori as it an emotional one that adds to the tone of the game and makes it that much more of a wholesome experience to invest in. Lengthwise, Ori is around 8 hours but compelling enough and has much to explore making it ideal and never a repetitive experience. Ori and the Blind Forest is a challenging game that is worth playing for amazing visuals, compelling and fun game play, as well as featuring a beautiful story.… Expand
  13. tomasz009
    Mar 10, 2017
    9
    Great game. I didn't think a platformer could be so engrossing on the storytelling level, but Ori pulled it off. Also loved the gameplay - smooth as butter.
  14. DarkLynx
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    It's been aeaons since I played something so beautiful, it left me stunned for a long time.I liked the save system, eliminating frustration factor from difficulty. You spend "mana"points to create save points, where you respawn without loading. This makes multiple attempt to deadly parts smooth. This game throughout all the time makes you want to check what's behind the next corner. And itIt's been aeaons since I played something so beautiful, it left me stunned for a long time.I liked the save system, eliminating frustration factor from difficulty. You spend "mana"points to create save points, where you respawn without loading. This makes multiple attempt to deadly parts smooth. This game throughout all the time makes you want to check what's behind the next corner. And it has the actual plot and it is stunning!! You're gonna love this game, trust this humble anonymnous user reviewer, I mean me!!… Expand
  15. verbal_666
    Sep 4, 2016
    8
    8, because visuals and story is excellent. 4, because gameplay is really frustrating, making you die much much much times, and redo many ways you did yet before; some places are really very hard, the trick is to create a savepoint just there (you can create them as you want, you need only 1 light point you can gain around, if you're at 0). Savesystem is not the best i saw during my gaming8, because visuals and story is excellent. 4, because gameplay is really frustrating, making you die much much much times, and redo many ways you did yet before; some places are really very hard, the trick is to create a savepoint just there (you can create them as you want, you need only 1 light point you can gain around, if you're at 0). Savesystem is not the best i saw during my gaming with different videogames, but good.… Expand
  16. ant1free3
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Люблю такие игры, которые Super Metroid напоминают из детства, а тем более с такой реализацией в графическом плане. Жалко только, что подтормаживает на стареньком ноутбуке.
  17. Melektaws
    Jun 8, 2016
    10
    This is the game that could inspire a lot of artist because its so beatiful, the graphics that play with the 2D and the static background with the forest and all the creatures they all are just awesome. Also this game have one of the smootest gameplay ever made in a long time, fun abilities with a satisfying skill progression and story telling, because behind that beatiful art and smootThis is the game that could inspire a lot of artist because its so beatiful, the graphics that play with the 2D and the static background with the forest and all the creatures they all are just awesome. Also this game have one of the smootest gameplay ever made in a long time, fun abilities with a satisfying skill progression and story telling, because behind that beatiful art and smoot gameplay you also have a touching story.… Expand
  18. alexfsmw
    Feb 9, 2017
    10
    Very amazing and beautiful game, beautiful story and adorable characters. I loved every minute of it. The endings of first and second parts were a little difficult and got somewhat frustrating, kind of wanted to smash my gamepad a couple times, but you overcome it! Highly recommend it!
  19. dypsomaniart
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    i got 458 deaths and 92% completion on my first run through this game, it was awesome! I havent died that often or got as much challenge and satisfaction from a game in years (dark souls games aside, which if they'd had a save system like ori I would have enjoyed far more).
    This game is intense and beautiful and fun and satisfying.
    If anyone is reading this before buying, just prepare    i got 458 deaths and 92% completion on my first run through this game, it was awesome! I havent died that often or got as much challenge and satisfaction from a game in years (dark souls games aside, which if they'd had a save system like ori I would have enjoyed far more).
    This game is intense and beautiful and fun and satisfying.
    If anyone is reading this before buying, just prepare for a challenge and a bit of a learning curve to master the movement and abilities, and prepare to die, a lot, and you will have a blast.
    This is a proper gamers game. 10/10    … Expand
  20. stop9091
    Dec 30, 2016
    10
    A masterpiece (although with a nonsensical plot).

    The only thing worth adding to everything that has been said, is that, as many modern platform games, the fact that the player doesn't die is balanced by some very tricky platforming parts. VERY tricky. To be completely fair, the hard parts are always feasible with proper effort, and they're also very creative. If you don't have    A masterpiece (although with a nonsensical plot).

    The only thing worth adding to everything that has been said, is that, as many modern platform games, the fact that the player doesn't die is balanced by some very tricky platforming parts. VERY tricky.
    To be completely fair, the hard parts are always feasible with proper effort, and they're also very creative.

    If you don't have nerves of steel, though, don't be fooled by the appearance, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  21. Tuskymon
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    Ори даже и не подозревал, что является частью чего-то большего, что является частью местного баланса добра и зла, что является последней надеждой на восстановление порядка, но потеряв своего лучшего друга и снова осиротев у него не остается выбора, кроме как взять все в свои руки и восстановить этот самый баланс. Долго учиться выживать в этом мире не пришлось, к счастью, по пути появляютсяОри даже и не подозревал, что является частью чего-то большего, что является частью местного баланса добра и зла, что является последней надеждой на восстановление порядка, но потеряв своего лучшего друга и снова осиротев у него не остается выбора, кроме как взять все в свои руки и восстановить этот самый баланс. Долго учиться выживать в этом мире не пришлось, к счастью, по пути появляются новые друзья, а сам Ори - это дитя добра, не желающее видеть зла в этом мире.
    Графика и музыка в этой игре просто невероятны, всё очень хорошо детализировано и талантливо преподнесено, после Child of Light - это единственный платформер, который смог меня настолько сильно затянуть и заинтересовать, а ведь я еще не прошел даже половины игры. Геймплей - очень динамичный и близок к хардкорному, но таковым не является, ничего прям-таки уж сверхъестественного я пока не заметил и вряд ли увижу, просто игра полна сюрпризов, к которым со временем привыкаешь. Карта невероятно большая и разнообразная, чем может похвастаться не любая игра, как по мне, так это одна из самых больших карт в платформерах за всю историю. Разработчики проделали невероятную работу и заслужили огромных оваций, слава богу, что все другие игроки это понимают, о чем говорят 95% положительных отзывов! Сюжет у игры хоть и далеко не оригинальный, но приподнесен просто замечательно!
    Минусов в игре я не обнаружил, разве что, парочка маленьких недочотов и багов, как, например, на скриншоте у меня в профиле, когда камень, который является ключом к продвижению вперед не двигался и вынудил начать прохождение сначала. В той эйфории, в которой я нахожусь от игры, я бы с удовольствием поставил свою первую десяточку, но только ради того, чтобы поставить самую большую оценку второй части этого шедевра, приберегу пожалуй баллы =)
    Игра стоит своих денег и даже больше! Ни капельки не пожалел, что купил ее и обязательно закончу в ближайшее время!

    Моя оценка: 98/100, но знайте, что я готов и десятку ставить, для этой игры не жалко!    … Expand
  22. rahan
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    Metridviana foda ! Tu sente o personagem se tornando mais forte em busca da mãe. A dificuldade em escapar de certos locais prestes a explodir( geralmente depois de vencer um Boss) dá aquele suadeira boa e gostosa de "UFA consegui".
  23. Krzych
    Dec 19, 2016
    9
    The most beautiful game I have ever seen, if not the most beautiful thing I have seen in my life. Aside from some minor 3rd party controller issues, clunky keyboard control, and maybe not the most balanced difficulty levels and lack of one actually easy difficulty level, this is pure masterpiece, so unique and so beautiful...
  24. Dagrum
    Jan 21, 2017
    9
    Its a really solid metroidvania, with a ton of cool ability's and secrets. It also looks fantastic and the music is on point. there is one flaw that I found after beating it though, Boss fights can be stupid and cheap you out on life's.
  25. uVimOvil
    Jan 24, 2017
    10
    una de mis juegos favoritos lo tiene todo visualmente increiblemente bello mecanicamente muy fluido y el juego muy hardcore en varios momentos del juego desesperante pero todo un reto la historia muy disney pero genial, un 10 obra maestra.
  26. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 31, 2017
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte. así de sencillo, visualmente esplendido, la música maravillosa, jugabilidad ajustada, reto constante, disfrutable, único... perfecto.
  27. AB72
    Aug 2, 2017
    10
    이 게임은 갓겜입니다. 압도적인 그래픽,노래 그리고 연출 이세가지가 잘 어우러져 있습니다. 아름다운 그래픽에 비해 높은 난이도가 문제지만 아예 플레이를 못할정도의 난이도는 아닙니다. 스토리도 좋고 마지막에 완벽하게 감동했습니다. 이게임을 하면서 눈,귀가 힐링되고 동심도 치료가 된 게임이엿습니다...이 게임은 갓겜입니다. 압도적인 그래픽,노래 그리고 연출 이세가지가 잘 어우러져 있습니다. 아름다운 그래픽에 비해 높은 난이도가 문제지만 아예 플레이를 못할정도의 난이도는 아닙니다. 스토리도 좋고 마지막에 완벽하게 감동했습니다. 이게임을 하면서 눈,귀가 힐링되고 동심도 치료가 된 게임이엿습니다...
  28. mszynisz
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Well constructed levels, great gameplay, and beautiful music. Probably one of my favourite games ever. Emotional storyline with satisfying story arcs. Certainly a masterpiece.
  29. gracjanski
    Jan 2, 2022
    9
    + Art design, music from another world: perfect
    + technically you get a great graphic and it still works on a 2012 gaming laptop.
    + Gameplay with many ideas and good puzzles: this game is more an intelligent puzzle than a dexterity game. I hate reaction/dexterity games and this game has no frustrating parts, where you need to push any button accurately to a pixel. I do not agree with    + Art design, music from another world: perfect
    + technically you get a great graphic and it still works on a 2012 gaming laptop.
    + Gameplay with many ideas and good puzzles: this game is more an intelligent puzzle than a dexterity game. I hate reaction/dexterity games and this game has no frustrating parts, where you need to push any button accurately to a pixel. I do not agree with some bad ratings here, this game is not difficult on normal level.
    + map for a good overview
    + motivating skill tree.
    + beautiful and lovely story, maybe a bit too kind-hearted

    should be an easy 10... but
    ---------- Game only on steam.    … Expand
  30. SebboBastian
    Dec 24, 2018
    10
    The same feeling as the first time I played zelda/metroid or whatever back in the 80s. freaky amazing! Top five most beautiful game I've played with tricky gameplay and challenges.
  31. golforoosh
    Nov 18, 2017
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this game is a mix of child of light and reyman legends games its not a perfect game but it is worth to try. discover like child of light and run like rayman… Expand
  32. bskierys
    Mar 27, 2022
    8
    One of the best metroidvania I ever played. It is hard not to compare it to Hollow Knight. There are things that it does better and things that it does worse. Overall it is prettier and and lighter on a tone, also easier and more forgiving but also more focused on platforming than on combat. It is also a lot shorter.

    Pros: + Platforming done right. Ori is responsive with a lot of    One of the best metroidvania I ever played. It is hard not to compare it to Hollow Knight. There are things that it does better and things that it does worse. Overall it is prettier and and lighter on a tone, also easier and more forgiving but also more focused on platforming than on combat. It is also a lot shorter.

    Pros:
    + Platforming done right. Ori is responsive with a lot of movement options.
    + Upgrades. Progression is one of the key elements that kept me glued to the screen. Every new ability feels rewarding.
    + Open world. You can travel everywhere in the order you want. You want to explore the world to find upgrades and to become stronger.
    + Audio and Video. Music and graphics are amazing. It is a pleasure to see this game.

    Cons:
    – Few optional activities. The world is open and you will find plenty of secrets, but apart from that, there is not much more to discover. No side stories to tell.
    – Short. 10 Hours to complete the Definitive Edition 100%.    … Expand
  33. wtfdudelmao
    Feb 5, 2021
    9
    Charming but challenging (it might be really frustrating for those who are short-tempered). Played it after playing The Will of the Wisps and it felt way harder than the sequel.
  34. Kingphazer
    Feb 4, 2018
    9
    I picked up Ori after watching Dunkey's best of 2016 video and I was pleasantly surprised. The game is a 2D platformer in which you play as Ori, a spirit of the forest and Sein, a being of the forest's Spirit Tree. Ori must bring balance to the forest after the Spirit Tree's call to find Ori destroyed most of food and life in the surrounding vicinity.  The game plays as a Metroid-esque 2DI picked up Ori after watching Dunkey's best of 2016 video and I was pleasantly surprised. The game is a 2D platformer in which you play as Ori, a spirit of the forest and Sein, a being of the forest's Spirit Tree. Ori must bring balance to the forest after the Spirit Tree's call to find Ori destroyed most of food and life in the surrounding vicinity.  The game plays as a Metroid-esque 2D side-scrolling platformer and does a really good job at it. I am terrible at these games and as you can see below, I died FREQUENTLY, but even I was able to complete the main story in just over ten hours. I missed a lot of the collectibles and an entire part of the map, so by the time I collected most of those and explored the area, my time was closer to 15 hours.

    Before you can even control Ori one this is glaringly obvious: the game is beautiful. The game does not feature much dialog, so the story relies heavily on the atmosphere. Each area is unique but the designers did a great job of making the world feel connected. I personally found the music even more enjoyable than the visuals. Whether you're in part of the forest covered in mist, in an active volcano, or even running from a bolder 100 times your size, the music strikes a chord deep inside you. It either gets your adrenaline pumping or brings a tear to your eye.

    Like I wrote earlier, the game is very Metroid-esque. You explore the 2D forest, collecting power-ups along the way. Some of these powers-ups are located around the map and some of them are located on your skill tree, which require experience and "leveling up" to unlock. The power-ups located around the forest help unlock secrets and places you previously could not complete. I've never been a fan of these kind of games but I never felt lost on what to do or where to go next. Some of the power-ups are more useful than others and you don't even need two of them to complete the game. The game also offers health shards and power shards for you to collect, giving you even more reason to explore every nook and cranny and making me even more overwhelmed. Indie games used to be simpler.

    I played on a mouse and keyboard, although I think using a controller would make playing a bit easier. I only say this as my fingers on the keyboard would often get confused and I died a lot because of this. You use the keyboard to move, jump, and overall traverse your way through the map and you use the mouse for combat. Even with that said about the controller, controlling Ori is very fluid and natural. Using your attack is as easy as clicking the mouse button, but later on, I utilized the "counter" ability as it does way more damage than my wet noodle attacks ever did.

    I really enjoyed this game. It's been awhile since I've had so much fun with an indie game. I got immediately hooked and school was the only reason I stopped playing it. It is one of those games where you can not touch it for months but can get back into it after a minute of looking at everything. I'm glad I got a chance to review such a treat. The sequel is coming out later this year and I hope Moon studios can live up the quality that Ori and the Blind Forest has. If you have 20 bucks to spare, get this game. You will not be disappointed!    … Expand
  35. Tomica
    Nov 2, 2017
    10
    Incredibly looking game, very enjoyable and challenging gameplay, simple but catching story, great soundtrack.
    The game is just beautiful and I enjoyed every single part of it
  36. nitorita
    Oct 5, 2019
    8
    Ori is a nicely designed platformer that is Metroidvania/Megaman-like. It starts with a nice story that gets you curious enough to want to play, although that is quickly forgotten and irrelevant once you get past the prologue and into the actual game.

    The map is designed so that you have to follow a semi-linear path to collect upgrades to progress through the game. These upgrades are    Ori is a nicely designed platformer that is Metroidvania/Megaman-like. It starts with a nice story that gets you curious enough to want to play, although that is quickly forgotten and irrelevant once you get past the prologue and into the actual game.

    The map is designed so that you have to follow a semi-linear path to collect upgrades to progress through the game. These upgrades are also necessary in order to access previously unexplored areas that were inaccessible without those upgrades.

    The game allows you to save anywhere at any time, but it doesn't remind you to do so. Thus, be sure to save every so often so that you don't get frustrated playing through areas over and over again.

    Another thing worth mentioning is that the keyboard controls suck, so I strongly recommend using a controller to play this game. There was actually a necessary skill in the game that my mouse and keyboard didn't work with at all (YMMV), so I had no choice but to use a controller. You might want to keep this in mind.

    Overall, I feel the game could have been better. It got a bit stale for me every so often, so I couldn't play it for hours on end. The music is amazing and worthy of buying standalone, but that's about it. The other people giving the game scores of 9 or 10 are definitely blowing it out of proportion, but I can understand why they would give the game positive ratings.

    I debated for a while what score to give this game, since although its platformer gameplay is good and has a lot of fancy tricks, that's all the game has going for it. The story is lackluster, and when you compare this to a game like Child of Light, this game doesn't really hold a candle to it. Personally, because of the lack of story and a lot of jumping around for hours on end, I feel that a solid 8 is fair, although a bit generous.    … Expand
  37. Klysc
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Um jogo espetacular, dos gráficos a trilha sonora muito bem ambientada. game play? haaaa.. impecável ! super recomendado, tá na lista dos jogos da minha vida!
  38. pawq
    Feb 28, 2020
    9
    A tremendously fun and heartwarmingly gorgeous action platformer. A beautifully crafted open world, an affectionate story, and a bunch of creative, diverse and nearly perfectly executed mechanics made this a really fun play, and I'm already looking forward to playing it again! Luckily a sequel is coming soon :)
  39. nichi
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    The Best Game that I ever played, and this version is much more optimization in my pc that the original!.
    Graphics: 10/10. Art: 10/10. Music/Soundtrack: 10/10. Gameplay: 10/10. Story: 10/10 interface: 10/10 World: 10/10;
  40. balintmaci
    Mar 8, 2022
    8
    a magical and emotional side scroller with incredibly fluid motion mechanics
  41. Yelov
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    Beautiful visuals, beautiful music, bash is an absolutely perfect mechanic.
  42. SilverOrlov
    Sep 23, 2019
    10
    Excellent game with excellent graphics (For the platformer, this is generally just a masterpiece. The best design that I have seen in such type of games), with excellent music and an excellent atmosphere. The plot is beautiful and interesting, but simple ("Forest fantasy tale without troubles to understand the main idea"). In fact, in my opinion, at the moment - this is the best game ofExcellent game with excellent graphics (For the platformer, this is generally just a masterpiece. The best design that I have seen in such type of games), with excellent music and an excellent atmosphere. The plot is beautiful and interesting, but simple ("Forest fantasy tale without troubles to understand the main idea"). In fact, in my opinion, at the moment - this is the best game of its genre on which one could equal.
    One very unpleasant minus for me is that when buying "Def edition", I was tied to the original game as well. In other words, passing the game and getting achievements in def edition I will still have in my collection an empty "strip of achievements" of the original game, which is very depressing, since it doesn't meter how I loved this game, a hundred walkthroughs will ruin the impression.    … Expand
  43. ILGerva
    Mar 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best Metroidvania platforming skill based game ever.
    A fascinating storytelling, wonderful art direction and a perfect gameplay make Ori one the best title in its genre.
  44. Hertoc
    Dec 26, 2018
    9
    La jugabilidad es perfecta. Es un juego que demuestra que los plataformas en dos dimensiones pueden seguir sorprendiendo. Es un juego difícil, pero justo y gratificante. Realmente lo recomiendo.
    Es una buena experiencia sensorial. Gráficamente es impecable y el sonido muy inmerso. Es precioso.
    La historia es buena y el juego en sí deja lugar a la interpretación de la simbología.
  45. MurphyBrandon
    Jan 7, 2021
    9
    Positives:
    1. The difficulty is challenging but not too difficult. Frustration becomes satisfaction when you overcome a hard section. The most I died in one area was about 10 times, which means it's easier than Celeste, Cuphead, and Hollow Knight. I say this a good thing because it makes the experience more accessible to casual players like me. (There are multiple difficulty options, by    Positives:
    1. The difficulty is challenging but not too difficult. Frustration becomes satisfaction when you overcome a hard section. The most I died in one area was about 10 times, which means it's easier than Celeste, Cuphead, and Hollow Knight. I say this a good thing because it makes the experience more accessible to casual players like me. (There are multiple difficulty options, by the way.)
    2. You can save almost anywhere in the game.
    3. The loading times are short and quick.
    4. The story scenes are effective but not drawn out too long.
    5. The story itself is cohesive and easy to follow. The main antagonist has a valid reason to work against the main protagonist. It's not some cliche quest for power.
    6. Beautiful art design
    7. Beautiful music
    8. The movement is fast and fluid. There are many fun abilities that feel great. There is enough "floaty-ness" to allow for precise jumps.
    9. No random generation (personal preference). No rogue-like design (personal preference).
    10. The game focuses more on platforming and less on combat (personal preference).
    11. The escape scenes are exhilarating.
    12. You can beat the whole game without upgrades. (The abilities you get through the main story don't count as upgrades.)
    13. Perfect length for the price. It's not too long and not too short. It costs less than half of new AAA games.

    Negatives:
    1. I personally do not enjoy backtracking in any video game.
    2. Trying to get all the collectibles is a pain in the butt.
    3. A few types of enemies are just generally annoying.    … Expand
  46. 4ya5h1
    Dec 19, 2021
    8
    very beautiful game with great ost and not bad plot, magic atmosphere. sadly i didn't fell in love with this game but i definitely liked it
  47. boeph
    Jan 2, 2021
    9
    1357 смертей.
    15 часов сурового геймплея на высокой сложности.
    Хоть я и не любитель метроидвании, но игра шикарна.
  48. Wweald
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Incredibly beautiful world, music, story and graphics. The gameplay is a lot of fun. There are so many moments in this game that are just stuck in my head because they are so incredible and are some of the best moments I have experienced in any art form.
  49. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Awesome                                                                                      
  50. Alentejano
    May 23, 2020
    8
    This is an amazing 2D platform game with great controls, soundtrack (one of the best in video games), art direction (making every zone of the forest unique, interesting and fun to explore), even the choice to make Ori so small but agile and white makes for great gameplay and a visual feast (also due to detailed backgrounds and great level design). The game enables you to decide how toThis is an amazing 2D platform game with great controls, soundtrack (one of the best in video games), art direction (making every zone of the forest unique, interesting and fun to explore), even the choice to make Ori so small but agile and white makes for great gameplay and a visual feast (also due to detailed backgrounds and great level design). The game enables you to decide how to fight your enemies with a plethora of different abilities(although the there aren't lots of types of attacks) and makes you responsible for when and where you want to save. Besides that the story itself is compelling and even though not original it uses its lore and mythical elements perfectly to create an emotional ride you don't want to stop. Overall its an amazing game that will satisfy for its story and gameplay.… Expand
  51. IMR707
    Jun 4, 2021
    10
    Really fun platformer with some of unique mechanics. Also the puzzle is quite well thought. Plus the art and music is so good.
  52. Ev3rgreen
    Mar 16, 2020
    8
    A great game in almost every aspect. A nice metroidvania with some nice mechanics to level up, discover places, so much enjoyable content and an absolutely amazing art. The only thing i like the less is that, since I have played another games of the genre like Hollow Knight, I expected this game to be a little longer, to have a bit more of focus on combat and to get more zones where, onceA great game in almost every aspect. A nice metroidvania with some nice mechanics to level up, discover places, so much enjoyable content and an absolutely amazing art. The only thing i like the less is that, since I have played another games of the genre like Hollow Knight, I expected this game to be a little longer, to have a bit more of focus on combat and to get more zones where, once you got a new ability, you can discover. But after all, an enjoyable game easy to recommend even to casual players.… Expand
  53. Michael47
    Mar 10, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores jogos de plataforma que já joguei. Tudo nesse jogo tem um incrível nível de polimento, a arte, as mecânicas, a movimentação, a ambientação e a simples mas bem contada história é de se maravilhar com cada cenário do jogo e parar pra ficar admirando os detalhes.
  54. spencerplewe
    Mar 12, 2020
    8
    The plot is nothing new, really. However, the look of this entire game is mind-blowingly stunning, the soundtrack is utterly moving, and the gameplay is just pure fun.
  55. WorstWeeaboo
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Fantastic game, the soundtrack is beautiful, typically limited to a different version of the same melody but still creates so much depth and emotion, you always know what the scene is and this is thanks to the gorgeous soundtrack alone, the art and world design is stunning, you never feel lost even though the world is huge with so many fun puzzles to do. The storyline is so damn beautiful,Fantastic game, the soundtrack is beautiful, typically limited to a different version of the same melody but still creates so much depth and emotion, you always know what the scene is and this is thanks to the gorgeous soundtrack alone, the art and world design is stunning, you never feel lost even though the world is huge with so many fun puzzles to do. The storyline is so damn beautiful, this is the only time a game has made me cry. The platforming complements this game so goddamn well. All the puzzles and unique abilities you get help you navigate this vast world. I would strongly recommend you get this even if platform games aren't your style the story, soundtrack and puzzles may get you hooked and if it doesn't then refund the game, 2 hours is plenty of time to weight up your opinion.
    In conclusion, I have loved this game since it came and decided to get an account purely to tell you that I could not recommend this enough. Moon Studios have worked hard to deliver a stunning game and it deserves all the praise it can get.    … Expand
  56. MeatGrindeR
    Apr 7, 2020
    10
    Красивый визуальный стиль, завораживающее музыкальное сопровождение, разнообразный геймплей, простенький, но хорошо поданный сюжет. Всё это в себе содержит данная игра, которая проходится достаточно быстро, так как при первом запуске, ты погружаешься полностью в неё, и это чувство погружения не отпускает тебя до конца прохождения.

    Проходил на стандартной сложности, в некоторых местах    Красивый визуальный стиль, завораживающее музыкальное сопровождение, разнообразный геймплей, простенький, но хорошо поданный сюжет. Всё это в себе содержит данная игра, которая проходится достаточно быстро, так как при первом запуске, ты погружаешься полностью в неё, и это чувство погружения не отпускает тебя до конца прохождения.

    Проходил на стандартной сложности, в некоторых местах пришлось столкнуться с некоторыми трудностями.    … Expand
  57. Lazyyybone
    Apr 19, 2020
    8
    별로 좋아하지 않는 아케이드 게임임에도 불구하고, 게임이 가질 수 있는 특유의 그래픽을 잘 살린 배경과 귀여운 오리 그리고 곳곳을 채워주는 엄청난 사운드와 훈훈한 스토리는 훌륭했다. 그 외의 게임성에서도 여러 스킬과 수집 욕구를 채워주게 하는 맵들, 적절한 난이도를 보면 분명 수작임은 확실하다..별로 좋아하지 않는 아케이드 게임임에도 불구하고, 게임이 가질 수 있는 특유의 그래픽을 잘 살린 배경과 귀여운 오리 그리고 곳곳을 채워주는 엄청난 사운드와 훈훈한 스토리는 훌륭했다. 그 외의 게임성에서도 여러 스킬과 수집 욕구를 채워주게 하는 맵들, 적절한 난이도를 보면 분명 수작임은 확실하다..
  58. Thyrez
    Apr 10, 2020
    8
    Great game, would recommend if you like platformers. 9 hour playtime although I missed quite a few collectibles. Art style is gorgeous, gameplay is fun. Never gets too challenging which is a shame. Longest I got stuck on a part was 5 minutes, although I was playing normal difficulty. Story wasn't too interesting either. It's a Pixar/Disney-esque game if that's your thing.
  59. Baltifru
    Apr 19, 2020
    9
    Wonderful game. Arguably the best artistic design I've seen for a game, too.

    Ori and the Blind Forest is a very colorful metroidvania taking place in an enchanted forest, threatened by a dark force. Although the scenario is nothing exceptional, the story is told quite poetically, leaving you sometimes amazed, sometimes melancholic. These feelings are also conveyed by the excellent    Wonderful game. Arguably the best artistic design I've seen for a game, too.

    Ori and the Blind Forest is a very colorful metroidvania taking place in an enchanted forest, threatened by a dark force. Although the scenario is nothing exceptional, the story is told quite poetically, leaving you sometimes amazed, sometimes melancholic. These feelings are also conveyed by the excellent soundtracks.

    Gameplay-wise, if I consider most Castlevanias to be 60% fight, 30% platform and 10% puzzles, I would say Ori is more like 50% platform, 30% puzzles and 20% fight. Platform phases are well thought and not repetitive: the developers have strived so that each platform phase/puzzle really differs from the others and pushes the player to think a bit on how to solve it. Like many Metroidvanias, the game is a bit short: it roughly took me 15~20 hours, and I was really taking my time to find every secret and visit the whole map. But there is stuff to keep you busy: some Steam achievements for hardcore gamers and speedrunners.

    I want to insist once again: it is the most beautiful 2D game I know: wonderful design, colors, light effects, character models... I take my hat off to the developers.

    A must-have.    … Expand
  60. Leandrotoru
    May 18, 2020
    10
    simplesmente o melhor game de plataforma que já joguei, excelente, não cansa, te passa uma sensação de liberdade com melancolia e pitadas de alegria, é um jogo que vc sente alem de jogar.
  61. Ita_JM
    Jul 14, 2020
    8
    Great game!! The game is beautiful and the gameplay is fast and fun. It's definitely worth playing.
    It would easily be a 9/10, but there is a part of the game that you play with gravity, and it's a truly boring part, I think the controls doesn't adapt very well when the gravity change. This part took me 40 min to beat and doesn't compromise the rest of the game that is amazing.

    8.5/10
  62. T2xlc
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Absolutely beautiful. Definitely one of the greatest games I ever played, maybe even the best!
    Especially the soundtrack, make sure to put on your headphones. And take a seat on the feels train.
  63. przysowiak
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
    Amazing experience. Music in this game is stunning! Of course at normal difficulty you need to take few attempts to pass some boss stages but totally worth it.
  64. gamingmachinery
    Jul 14, 2020
    9
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  65. Mrman69
    Jul 27, 2020
    8
  66. keshudioo
    Mar 28, 2023
    9
    I'm only giving this a 9 because Will of the Wisps is an improvement in every aspect. The two make up one beautiful game and story.
    + Perfect graphics
    + Perfect music
    + Lovable characters
    + Lovable story
    + Cool platformer level designs

    - I missed the weapons and attacking options, but I liked that the "boss fights" are these escape scenes
  67. Redwheel
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Heartbreaking story, full of emotions. Game shows every piece of the game story, from the beginning
    to the end. Amazing story of the Kuro, what lost the kids, and then just save whole world... Well managed and unexcepted ending. A lots of enemies, beautyful design of the world. And well made map system. For me, 9 score    … Expand
  68. FRIST_008
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Очень и очень давно не играл в платформеры а 2д ещё более давно. Привлёк внешний стиль игры. Я собственно как-то пропустил весь геймплей и так и не понял понравился ли он мне. При том, что застил практически всё кроме одной не обязательной локации. Но получил то, что хотел. Красивый внешний вид. Отличная конфетка. По сравнению с супер мит боем игра лёгкая.Очень и очень давно не играл в платформеры а 2д ещё более давно. Привлёк внешний стиль игры. Я собственно как-то пропустил весь геймплей и так и не понял понравился ли он мне. При том, что застил практически всё кроме одной не обязательной локации. Но получил то, что хотел. Красивый внешний вид. Отличная конфетка. По сравнению с супер мит боем игра лёгкая.
  69. Labitoku
    Mar 19, 2021
    10
    Discovered this game recently with the Gamepass, and what a game it is.

    One of the best 2D platformers available right now, from every angle. Each level is gorgeous, the soundtrack is pure gold, gameplay is fun, smooth and incredibly enjoyable. The simple yet emotional story will get you from the beginning, with an amazing introduction. But where this game shines the more is when it    Discovered this game recently with the Gamepass, and what a game it is.

    One of the best 2D platformers available right now, from every angle. Each level is gorgeous, the soundtrack is pure gold, gameplay is fun, smooth and incredibly enjoyable. The simple yet emotional story will get you from the beginning, with an amazing introduction. But where this game shines the more is when it reaches a climax. The stars are aligning, everything is perfectly in place, and there comes one of the most thrilling moment you will experience in a 2D metroidvania. Absolutely stunning.    … Expand
  70. jarvitom
    Mar 17, 2022
    8
    Really cute game, complex gameplay and puzzles, sometimes a bit frustrating. Beautiful graphics and with the definitive edition at least 10 hours of playtime.
  71. xcylo
    Nov 17, 2020
    8
    This is the game that actually made me care about metroidvania-style games. If you're a veteran of the genre, I can't really speak to what you'll get out of the game. But as a new player, the game is accessible. It's stylistically beautiful, combat and exploration are simple, and the game is just all around... fun. It's not particularly challenging, or overly original, and I'm not sure theThis is the game that actually made me care about metroidvania-style games. If you're a veteran of the genre, I can't really speak to what you'll get out of the game. But as a new player, the game is accessible. It's stylistically beautiful, combat and exploration are simple, and the game is just all around... fun. It's not particularly challenging, or overly original, and I'm not sure the replayability is all that great. But it's a fun, simple game that you can blast through in a few hours. Think "easy listening" but for video games. Come on out, relax, enjoy, and maybe cry a little. You won't regret it.… Expand
  72. CarltonHenks
    Apr 8, 2021
    8
    The creative use of level design based around ability gimmicks and the perfect amount of challenge, accompanied by the gorgeous visuals and sound make Ori 1 a spectacular game. While the game was a bit short, it still managed to be a wonderful Metroidvania, all be it a quench that lasted for a short time.
  73. r3giment
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    10/10 was an easy score to give. It's not my favorite game, nor is it a better game than others I've played that I consider 8s or 9s. But this game deserves a 10/10 for what it is. And that is a unique masterpiece of a long forgotten genre (platformers). It's gorgeous, its empathetic and emotional, goddamn it's hard but that toughness does not take away from the game whatsoever.
  74. Pseudomonki
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    Trilha sonora 2, gráficos 2 personagens 1, história 1,5 e final ainda em aberto
  75. Frozn
    Feb 18, 2021
    10
    I can proudly say that this is the first game where i actually cried, amazing game 10/10
  76. agapokolo
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Amazing game with a beautifully imaginative art style. Highly recommended to anyone.
  77. Frost_Cube
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Masterpiece. This game is so good it makes you want to play even after the credits rolls. So i finished the game on 100% and i am looking forward to the next one. Graphics are beautiful, gameplay is smooth, progression is rewarding and when the water came rushing in i was like holy cow this music is amazing.
  78. Schmugi
    Feb 11, 2021
    10
    amazing game, one of my favorites of all time. The soundtrack is amazing and the art is beautiful. I have seen a lot of negative reviews that criticise the basic mechanics of metroidvanias so if you don't know what that is look it up so you don't waste your money if you don't like the idea of metroidvanias. But if you like them i can tell you it's definitely one of the best ones so far
  79. Tuniax
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    This game is beautiful. There is nothing that the game lacks. The story is exciting and takes a very surprising turn. The game plays very smoothly. The abilities are beautifully done. The backtracking is not annoying but actually very fun which is something many Metroidvania fail at.
  80. hyoputer
    Apr 24, 2021
    9
    Awesome graphic and OST. Even though it's harsh, the cut scenes and background graphics were always marvelous.
  81. GameBoyAdv4002
    Aug 24, 2021
    9
    Yep, this game is really good. The level design, the art direction, the soundtrack is all top notch. The story is simple, but still affective. The combat is boring, not through a lack of attacks, but through a lack of enemy variety. Astonishingly good for a studio's first game, and elevated by its sequel, I'd say it's a must have, if only because the sequel is a must have and the sequelYep, this game is really good. The level design, the art direction, the soundtrack is all top notch. The story is simple, but still affective. The combat is boring, not through a lack of attacks, but through a lack of enemy variety. Astonishingly good for a studio's first game, and elevated by its sequel, I'd say it's a must have, if only because the sequel is a must have and the sequel gets so much better if you've played this one.… Expand
  82. thuctrankkkk
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To anybody who want to play something beautiful this game is for you. Every thing is great, graphics are excellent, music is amazing. This game make me want to create account MC to leaving this review right after i done 100% of it. 10/10… Expand
  83. Vaxzan
    Jul 21, 2021
    8
    Played this on Xbox originally and really enjoyed it.

    Gameplay Essentially the game blends some platforming and Metroidvania elements with less of a focus on combat and more of a focus on the platforming. The game features various abilities that you unlock to make movement and traversal of the 2d map easier and accessible, this includes going back to areas you’ve previously been    Played this on Xbox originally and really enjoyed it.

    Gameplay

    Essentially the game blends some platforming and Metroidvania elements with less of a focus on combat and more of a focus on the platforming. The game features various abilities that you unlock to make movement and traversal of the 2d map easier and accessible, this includes going back to areas you’ve previously been through mainly you would do this to get all of the collectibles there are to unlock. The platforming feels very intuitive as the controls are great and work really well, the abilities you unlock feel really good as well. For the most part, the platforming is straightforward with it being clear where you need to go, I was only stuck once or twice. The game is pretty challenging but definitely rewarding and enjoyable, the escape sequences are the most difficult section of the game and can be quite frustrating especially if you aren’t very good at platformers liek myself. The game’s combat is a bit odd as it mainly revolves around clicking the trigger to cause flames to hit the enemy, you can damage them using the charge ability or stomp you get later on but mainly it will be the flames, the combat isn’t very interesting and isn’t the main focus of the game. There are a variety of enemies that each have different attacks but there are only a few enemies in the game, you will largely encounter the same enemy with a harder version. The game is pretty short, I was able to 100% it in about 10 hours on hard though I have played it before, however, the game is only $5 so it is still worth it.

    Story

    The story follows Ori as they attempt to bring the forest back after an incident that left it dark and caused their parental figure to starve. Mainly the story is told through cutscenes that play as you progress and deal with restoring three parts of the forest. You encounter a villainous owl with their own very real reasons to be opposed to attempts to restore the light. The story is quite well told and is pack full of emotions.

    Graphics

    This game is simply gorgeous, the wonderful backgrounds and characters look stunning and create a unique look for the game. Every area of the game will be beautiful to look at and looks like art in each instance. Each area has a unique background that fits the area incredibly well. If there is one complaint I have about the art it’s that in some cases it is so overwhelming in its beauty it can be hard to see enemies.

    Soundtrack

    It has a beautiful soundtrack that has many strong pieces that help to resonate the emotions of the story as well as the intensity of the gameplay. Each is well crafted though largely the soundtrack isn’t insanely memorable.

    Conclusion

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a solid platformer with beautiful art and a great story, for $5 you really can’t go wrong with this game if you like platformers.    … Expand
  84. IAmGood-U
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The game looks amazing, feels amazing to play. Has a lot of touching moments and is just a really good story. I loved this game. One of the best.
  85. nioju
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Uma obra prima, meus parabéns aos desenvolvedores, toda a equipe de Audio e Som está de parabéns mesmo. Como é possível desenvolver um jogo tão primoroso em todos os quesitos? Isso mostra o real potencial que a Microsoft possui para desenvolver jogos. Enfim, esse jogo tem tudo e muito mais. É uma pena, mas não tanto, que o jogo seja curto. Terminei em apenas 8h. E olha, eu morri, foramUma obra prima, meus parabéns aos desenvolvedores, toda a equipe de Audio e Som está de parabéns mesmo. Como é possível desenvolver um jogo tão primoroso em todos os quesitos? Isso mostra o real potencial que a Microsoft possui para desenvolver jogos. Enfim, esse jogo tem tudo e muito mais. É uma pena, mas não tanto, que o jogo seja curto. Terminei em apenas 8h. E olha, eu morri, foram mais de 400 mortes KKKKKKKKKKK Acho que sou um pessimo jogador de plataform.

    História - 10
    Audio - 10
    Mundo - 10
    Personagens - 10

    Nota final - 10/10 (Obra prima, não tem como negar)    … Expand
  86. Giwon
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Perfect harmony of "Healing from beautiful graphic, music, story" and "Pleasure from the accomplishment by difficulty".

    아름다운 그래픽&음악&스토리의 힐링과 그렇지 못한 난이도가 가져오는 쾌감의 완벽한 조화.
  87. mwoning1031
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Unbelievable graphics, great directing, and a moving story, the best game in life not to be missed.
  88. DNG_Maestro
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This is a beautiful game in all respects. Graphics, music, story, gameplay, originality. Play it!
  89. Silverfish003
    May 8, 2023
    10
    An easy 10. One of the best games I ever played. The visuals are stunning, very easy to operate combat system, easy controls, AMAZING soundtrack! The challenges are hard, but never annoying hard. This was the game where dying was actually fun.
  90. ATalkingPringle
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    Ori and the Blind Forest isn't just a good time, it is a wonderful time. For starters the story is one that manages to be simple yet powerful. Ori is a guardian spirit adopted by a sloth (I think) named Naru. Life seems to be going great until the forest starts to wither. This is thanks to an owl named Kuro that disrupted the balance of the elements. Now it's time for Ori to bring balanceOri and the Blind Forest isn't just a good time, it is a wonderful time. For starters the story is one that manages to be simple yet powerful. Ori is a guardian spirit adopted by a sloth (I think) named Naru. Life seems to be going great until the forest starts to wither. This is thanks to an owl named Kuro that disrupted the balance of the elements. Now it's time for Ori to bring balance back to the forest. What makes this story so memorable and emotional is the way the story is presented. None of the characters utter a word yet there is so much personality conveyed through their animations. Combined with the accompanying music and visuals and the story successfully conveys all of struggles and triumphs that Ori goes through. My words can't do it justice but just know that these cutscene gave me the feels. (Which I thought was impossible)

    One of the obvious highlights of this game is the presentation. This may just be the most beautiful game I have ever played. The backgrounds look ripped right out of a painting, the colors really pop, the monsters look cool, and I love how Ori stands out against these backgrounds. I love Ori's design in general. It's simple, charming, and extremely adorable. And the cutscenes are nothing short of breathtaking. If there exist someone that say that video game are not art, show them this game. If their mind isn't changed, then they don't know the meaning of art.

    Visuals are one thing but music is another and this OST is among the greatest OSTs in any video game. IT'S SO AMAZING!!! All of the tracks are filled to the brim with life and emotion, it's mind-blowing. There isn't a single bad track here and it manages to be ambient, melancholy, triumphant, exciting, and terrifying. And the chase sequences...just, GO LISTEN TO IT RIGHT NOW!!! YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!

    If you've played a platformer or metroidvania, jumping in won't be very difficult. Traversing through this interconnected world is made insanely fun thanks to Ori's control. (I played with a controller btw) At first Ori can't do much. He can shoot fairly short ranged projectiles but that's it. But it won't be long before Ori can get passive upgrades or new moves that can enhance his agility and combat skills. They're great and once the bash ability is unlocked, Ori can go insane with what he can do. Bouncing off of enemies and environments is very satisfying, Seriously, you have no idea. (Unless you played the game) Combine this with Ori possessing quick movement, and the fact that all of these moves all utilize the buttons well, makes each new move truly feel like an extension of your moveset that makes Ori a dream to control. It's amazing. Just don't expect to get through without a lot of deaths.

    This game can be very difficult. Each area has its own challenges to offer and they can be quite difficult. In fact on my first run I died over 200 times. This doesn't sound fun but 1. There aren't many cheap deaths in this game and 2. Respawning takes less than a second. This means that even with the more difficult parts, the pace of the game is barely affected. Though my first playthrough still managed to get me frustrated at times, namely the chase sequences. Still, this is nowhere near an unfair game, just be prepared to die a lot your first go-around.

    Finally, the completion process. There are many collectables spread across this game and it was a blast trying to find them all (with the exception of a few that were extremely well hidden) I had so much fun searching every nook and cranny to find items that increased my health and energy. Anytime my curiosity was rewarded my brain was filled to the brim with dopamine. This game encourages exploration so have at it. Combine this with the fluid and fun movement and I'd say you won't regret it. Though there is one more challenge to this game.

    The Steam Achievements can be quite brutal. While I wasn't able to get all of them, I did get most of them and for that I played the game two more times. At the end of my first run I was happy with the game but these subsequent playthroughs made me fully fall in love with this game. The harder difficulty made me rethink my approach to enemies and the speedrun was beyond exhilarating and was some of the most fun I've had with a video game in a long time. Truly an unforgettable experience. So yeah, consider these achievements a try.

    Overall this game is nothing short of magical. It has an emotional story, incredibly smooth controls, superb gameplay, fantastic music and visuals, a tough but fair challenge, and a world that is filled with so many meaningful collectables that are fun to collect. Sure, your first run may be really rough. You may find yourself dying dozens of times and getting frustrated but believe me, when you conquer those challenges, you'll find it insanely rewarding. Play this. It's an experience no one should miss.

    Score: 9/10 (Maybe even a 10)    … Expand
  91. Insane96
    Nov 6, 2022
    10
    Just a must play. Played and 100% it twice and never got bored.
    The "Hard" difficulty is not really that "hard", it's more of a "everything one shots you" difficulty, but not impossible.
  92. Reflex22
    Dec 9, 2022
    9
    Шедевральный платформер. Очень красивая графика, но не обольщайтесь, насколько она красива, настолько и сложна(хотя возможно это из-за того, что мой опыт в платформерах нулевой и это была первая игра, которую я проходил на геймпаде), но это нивелируется божественным саундтреком, который может успокоить даже после миллионной попытки на каком-либо из моментов игры. Игра невероятноШедевральный платформер. Очень красивая графика, но не обольщайтесь, насколько она красива, настолько и сложна(хотя возможно это из-за того, что мой опыт в платформерах нулевой и это была первая игра, которую я проходил на геймпаде), но это нивелируется божественным саундтреком, который может успокоить даже после миллионной попытки на каком-либо из моментов игры. Игра невероятно интересная, не было вовсе моментов скуки, хотя я карту закрывал на все 100%. Сюжет игры спойлерить не буду, но он невероятно трогательный.
    Подводя итоги, могу выделить для себя лишь один небольшой минус в виде сложности игры, а в остальном игра идеальная.    … Expand
  93. DexCrate
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Gameplay is okay. Music is great. Atmosphere is amazing. However, the enjoyment is not the greatest.
  94. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics, wonderful soundtrack, good story and great movement. Only downside - primitive combat system.
  95. Heraldrick
    Apr 22, 2023
    10
    Ori and the Blind Forest is best defined by the word "Beauty". It is a game where not only are the visuals breathtaking, but the music creates a sense of majesty, the story feels so intimate and powerful it can move you to tears, all while the gameplay is so smooth that you feel truly free while traveling through the world.
    On the note of the gameplay alone, the "Bash" mechanic is    Ori and the Blind Forest is best defined by the word "Beauty". It is a game where not only are the visuals breathtaking, but the music creates a sense of majesty, the story feels so intimate and powerful it can move you to tears, all while the gameplay is so smooth that you feel truly free while traveling through the world.
    On the note of the gameplay alone, the "Bash" mechanic is singlehandedly one of the most innovative and great tools a platformer could ask for. It recontextualizes combat from the enemies acting as obstacles to enemies becoming bridges and helping hands to travel around. The game was also bold in its execution of replacing boss fights with escape sequences (AKA the best parts of Metroid).
    The only critique I have for the game is that despite the main themes being forgiveness and compassion even to creatures that do a lot of harm, there is no way to beat the game without "killing" a lot of enemies which are described as brainwashed by the setting.    … Expand
  96. dragonknightksr
    Mar 14, 2023
    10
    Massive game play, every soundtrack brings a lot of emotion and deep story inside.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  1. Stevivor
    Oct 1, 2019
    85
    Ori and the Blind Forest is still an exceptional game, it handles beautifully and the audio/visual presentation is simply stunning.
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  2. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    90
    Beautiful, whimsical, difficult and brutal, Ori and the Blind Forest is a thoroughly engrossing platforming experience. [Issue#252, p.]
  3. PC Games
    May 11, 2016
    87
    While the additions don't change the game in any fundamental way, the overall experience is still as amazing as it was last year. If you haven't played Ori before, this Definitive Edition is a must buy.
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