Ori and the Blind Forest

 PC
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. Guardian
    Apr 1, 2015
    100
    This game may be beautiful, but it is also deadly.
  2. GameCritics
    Mar 29, 2015
    95
    An artistic masterclass on virtually every level—it begins perfectly, it ends perfectly, and it delivers a bounty of beautiful, creative platformer goodness in between. It is, perhaps, 2015's first inevitable lock for year-end top ten lists.
  3. ActionTrip
    Mar 19, 2015
    91
    Gorgeous art direction, simple but touching story and layers and layers of lovely majestic sound effects, coupled with a kick-ass soundtrack, great old-school platform mechanics.
  5. Games.cz
    Mar 19, 2015
    90
    Ori and the Blind Forest embodies the best of what platformers have learned in recent years. There was a connection between art, technology, great level design and nearly perfect entertainment in the game.
  6. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Mar 17, 2015
    90
    Ori and the Blind Forest, one of the best platform games ever. It looks absolutely amazing and the environments in the game very detailed. Every platform gamer must have this game.
  7. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 20, 2015
    89
    Despite the high level of difficulty, Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the best of its kind. Considering the excellent presentation and the lovable fairy tale atmosphere, it is certain that the experience will be firmly imprinted in your memory.
  8. GameStar
    Mar 12, 2015
    88
    Oh my God, this is cute. Oh my God, this is beautiful.
  9. PC Gamer
    Mar 13, 2015
    87
    Challenging and gorgeous, Ori is a classic platforming genre modernized and done strikingly well. Use a controller and save often.
  10. PC Games
    Mar 12, 2015
    86
    As far as Metroidvania games go, Ori's brilliant visuals, stunning soundtrack and spot-on controls are unparalleled. An amazing achievement.
  11. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Apr 13, 2015
    84
    At first, Ori looks like a very easy game. But that’s a deception: the further you go into the forest, the louder cracking of your thumbs will become. Our condolences go to anyone who will try to beat Ori on keyboard+mouse combo instead of gamepad. [May 2015, p.71]
  12. Washington Post
    Apr 6, 2015
    80
    If you’d asked me back in the Super Nintendo days what video games would look like in the future, I imagine that I might have pictured something just like [Ori]. That is to say, something with the visual resonance of a masterfully animated film.
  13. Riot Pixels
    Apr 19, 2015
    75
    Playing Ori and the Blind Forest is akin to having a piano lesson — it is fun only when you press exactly the right keys. Get off the mark for just a split second, and the entrancing melody is gone, the tempo is ruined, and all you can hear is the sound of your fingers frantically tapping the keys.

Awards & Rankings

9
#9 Best PC Game of 2015
19
#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
43
#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

User Reviews

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1647 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,413 out of 1647
  2. Mixed: 136 out of 1647
  3. Negative: 98 out of 1647
  1. mindw0rk
    Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Rare masterpiece with soul and probably the best platformer Ive ever played. Its hard to find any flaws in this game. Story, visuals, music,Rare masterpiece with soul and probably the best platformer Ive ever played. Its hard to find any flaws in this game. Story, visuals, music, controls, gameplay - everything is top notch. Even if you hate platformers you probably should try Ori and the Blind Forest, its that good.… Full Review »
  2. meediocre
    Apr 6, 2015
    5
    Don't let the beautiful backgrounds and emotive soundtrack deceive you. As impressive as all of that is, what we have here is a side-scrollingDon't let the beautiful backgrounds and emotive soundtrack deceive you. As impressive as all of that is, what we have here is a side-scrolling game that lacks the fun and imagination of Rayman or Shovel Knight, and is thoroughly tiresome at various points. The combat is rather boring - just punch a button and fire random homing-missiles. Basically if you look torturous levels of platforming difficulty, and a ridiculous system of saving your progress, then this might be for you. The visuals though are awesome!… Full Review »
  3. Fuz
    Mar 26, 2015
    5
    An overall pretty good platform game. The first noticeable thing is that it's artistically beautiful, probably the best looking 2D game I'veAn overall pretty good platform game. The first noticeable thing is that it's artistically beautiful, probably the best looking 2D game I've ever seen; the art reminds a bit of Miyazaki's style and it's wonderfully animated. Sometimes the levels can be a little too busy graphically and make it hard to see enemies and their shots, but it's a minor flaw.
    The gameplay mechanics are pretty good. The controls (although sadly not redefinable) are solid and precise, which is extremely important in Ori, since the trial & error nature of the game: It can be very challenging and can sometimes be frustrating, so I don't think it's a game for everyone.
    I've seen some pointing out how it's short, but I don't agree, it's long enough and ends right before becoming stale.

    -2 points for not having redefinable keybinds
    -2 points for being on steam only    … Full Review »
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