Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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  1. 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
  2. F3T1W
    Aug 27, 2021
    7
    An excellent platformer with a pleasant setting, excellent lighting, new mechanics, but at the maximum level of difficulty, a jamb with autosaves
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. mwoning1031
    Mar 4, 2022
    10
    Unbelievable graphics, great directing, and a moving story, the best game in life not to be missed.
  7. DNG_Maestro
    Jun 8, 2022
    10
    This is a beautiful game in all respects. Graphics, music, story, gameplay, originality. Play it!
  8. Top1saraya_
    Apr 4, 2023
    4
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  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. DexCrate
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
    Gameplay is okay. Music is great. Atmosphere is amazing. However, the enjoyment is not the greatest.
  14. wojtulace1
    Jan 30, 2023
    9
    Amazing graphics, wonderful soundtrack, good story and great movement. Only downside - primitive combat system.
  15. 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
  16. 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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