Ori and the Blind Forest

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  1. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 16, 2020
    8
    Amazing game with awesome soundtrack but theres not many tracks sadly. The gameplay is fantastic and on point satisfying. Its not that hard and challenging which is a shame and story is wholesome yet mediocre. The skill tree lets you unlock skill which you cant have at that time so theyre worthless and there could be more fast travel checkpoints. But i got 94% of the game and enjoyed it aAmazing game with awesome soundtrack but theres not many tracks sadly. The gameplay is fantastic and on point satisfying. Its not that hard and challenging which is a shame and story is wholesome yet mediocre. The skill tree lets you unlock skill which you cant have at that time so theyre worthless and there could be more fast travel checkpoints. But i got 94% of the game and enjoyed it a lot. One of the better paltformers out there.… Expand
  2. Grafer
    Jan 4, 2020
    9
    Well written and well told story that moves you. Enjoyable and engaging combat and gameplay. Can't wait to play the sequel.
  3. fernando8biondi
    Jan 1, 2020
    7
    Good game with a beautiful soundtrack.
    Very cliché story, and a pretty tedious start, but as the difficulty grows, so does the player's interest.
  4. Van_DiSarzio
    Dec 20, 2019
    9
    Really good platformer, with beautiful quirky graphics. Great story and atmosphere.
  5. ourendlesseason
    Dec 14, 2019
    3
    Bella l'ambientazione e la grafica ma, a lungo andare, il gioco diventa monotono e noioso.
  6. Theley
    Dec 5, 2019
    10
    A masterpiece of a game. I gave 10 for the soundtrack, gameplay, characters and story. Everything is so flawlessly done, props to Moon Studios.
  7. Miotke
    Dec 1, 2019
    9
    Awesome                                                                                      
  8. Garbz
    Oct 24, 2019
    8
    Stunning visuals, beautiful story, and overall great platforming with a well thought out progression tree. Oh and it made me cry in the opening scene. Unfortunately it can sometimes be confusing where to go and what to do, did your latest power unlock mean you should backtrack and get into that area you couldn't before? Do you press forward? If you do can you go back? It's all up to a flipStunning visuals, beautiful story, and overall great platforming with a well thought out progression tree. Oh and it made me cry in the opening scene. Unfortunately it can sometimes be confusing where to go and what to do, did your latest power unlock mean you should backtrack and get into that area you couldn't before? Do you press forward? If you do can you go back? It's all up to a flip of the coin.… Expand
  9. Ghosterche45
    Jul 3, 2019
    10
    Beautiful game, a total masterpiece, really nice story, music, the gameplay and controls are really nice and the graphics are, wow, amazing. I don't really like platformers but this was just, woah.
  10. ROBits
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    La historia enamora, la ambientación es espectacular.
    Música de 10.
    La jugabilidad y las mecánicas perfectas
  11. Sozdanie
    Jan 28, 2019
    9
    Очень красивая игра с отлично проработанным миром, есть интересные механики. Изначально поставил на хард, поэтому в начале часто умирал, но потом привык и с удовольствием прошел игру. Сюжет не замысловат, но он особо и не нужен.Очень красивая игра с отлично проработанным миром, есть интересные механики. Изначально поставил на хард, поэтому в начале часто умирал, но потом привык и с удовольствием прошел игру. Сюжет не замысловат, но он особо и не нужен.
  12. slanderbot
    Jan 16, 2019
    7
    10/10 art direction, score, story, animation, effects.

    4/10 mechanical gameplay
  13. Azazator3000
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    Не играл, но только за атмосферный саунд можно поставить 10
  14. Chiyou
    Jun 25, 2018
    10
    I always wanted to play Ori, this pushed me over the edge.. Got it for $11.. i feel like i cheated you guys out of some money, i'll be buying this on day one. Unlike most games i get lost in this one, 11 hours went by without me even thinking about it, i got lost in the beautifully painted world with the beautifully orchestrated music. It has so many different elements of my favoriteI always wanted to play Ori, this pushed me over the edge.. Got it for $11.. i feel like i cheated you guys out of some money, i'll be buying this on day one. Unlike most games i get lost in this one, 11 hours went by without me even thinking about it, i got lost in the beautifully painted world with the beautifully orchestrated music. It has so many different elements of my favorite games, from some sounds that remind me of Jeremy Soule's elder scrolls soundtracks to the fluid gameplay that iterates on super metroids design and brings it all into the next next generation.… Expand
  15. jjjjhogan
    Jun 12, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game caught my eye a couple years ago due to the high reviews and the fact it was picked up by Microsoft for the Xbox One. I had it downloaded on my computer and thought it was perfect for my schoolwork. Lately, I have been playing a lot of multiplayer games and have not had the time for a single player game. This game immediately caught my eye as it is very focused on the visuals and the storyline which would be a change of pace to me. When I began playing it I was greeted in the beginning by a cinematic type story sequence. This helped create a backstory for Ori and open up for the main story. This game is very beautiful in many ways, and has a lot to be analyzed.
    The first part of the game that I analyzed was the genre. I believe Ori and the Blind Forest is a game that falls under the umbrella of three genres. These genres being action, adventure, and strategy. It is an action game because while following the main storyline you have to fight a lot of different enemies along the way. Although, the combat is not very intensive since their is no aiming mechanic and it is mostly based on dodging attacks and placing yours at the right time. I mainly believe though that Ori is an adventure and strategy game. Adventure since you are set to explore the massive landscape in different regions around the forest of Nibel. The forest of Nibel is the main forest of the game, in which you are tasked to save. It encompasses strategy in this adventure play style through the individual “levels”. Although there are no set levels, I looked at the different stages and regions that you explored as the levels of the game. The ways in which this game utilizes these genres have to do with the history of these genres.
    Historically, this game is not old at all. It was released in 2015, by a studio that was made in 2010. This game was very popular at release and won many awards. Although it is a young game, it does have a historical background. This game is a platform with a new spin on it, which has similarities to games like Metroid and Rayman along with other classic platformers. This game is not only a platformer, as I have said it is based on three genres. These genres have extensive historical pasts as well. Action and Adventure games were many of the first genres created with games like Asteroid and The Legend of Zelda. Puzzle games are also very popular, with obvious titles like Tetris. All these games and many more can be seen in certain aspects of Ori and the Blind Forest. The way that the designers of this game sewed these aspects together is through the aesthetics of the game.
    Aesthetics is a very interesting and confusing term. I believe that Aesthetics refers to the way the game plays, and how it affects your senses. Visually, this game is very beautiful with an almost hand-drawn feel to the graphics. There are spooky caves, weird spider lairs, overgrown forests, a mountain with interesting creatures, and much more to explore. These graphics aren’t the only important part, they are accompanied by the sounds and mechanics of the game as well. By sounds I mean sounds from effects in the game as well as the music. The music follows the mood of the game, being calm during calm points and a little more energetic during fights. The mechanics of this game are in the controls, and also the animation. The controls are normal controls for PC platformer, and the animation is very fluid. There are also a lot of small animations like when you are taking damage, retrieving health points and so much more. These animations help give more dynamic to the controls, and makes the player feel more connected to the game in a sense. As well as Aesthetics, this game also has cultural and narrative aspects.
    Culturally, I believe this game is made to be enjoyed by people of all walks of life. Its animation style as well as story can be fitting for young children as well as adults. This game can also be played in many different ways, there are a ton of locations in which you are allowed to save and come back, so if you are a busy student for example you can just take short snippets of fun. This game also has a great following, with a lot of fan art and cosplays that are made every single day to celebrate the interesting art style and narrative. This narrative, I believe is the most important part of the game. The main character and setting being Ori and Nibel Forest. Other main characters are Sein and the voice of the tree of life. Sein is the small blue orb that follows you around and attacks for you, and the voice is the main narrator of the game that helps you through the story.
    Finally, if I were to group this game in a professional sense I would say it could be interpreted as a modern educational game. Mainly of course this game is for entertainment, but I believe there is a message below the surface. This message being environment awareness and preservation. The main storyline of this game is to save the life force of the    … Expand
  16. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Moon Studios is officially on the map. One of if not the best next gen titles out right now.
  17. Did-
    Apr 6, 2018
    10
    When reviewing a game, I usually try to understand why a game is good or bad, and what feels wrong in a game.

    But sometimes, nothing feels wrong. Therefore, should I feel wrong for not finding anything to say that has not already been said? “Ori and the Blind Forest” is beautiful, both aesthetically and graphically. The scenery is gorgeous, the character animation is smooth, the    When reviewing a game, I usually try to understand why a game is good or bad, and what feels wrong in a game.

    But sometimes, nothing feels wrong. Therefore, should I feel wrong for not finding anything to say that has not already been said?

    “Ori and the Blind Forest” is beautiful, both aesthetically and graphically. The scenery is gorgeous, the character animation is smooth, the lighting and colorimetry is great, and the music goes perfectly on top of this.

    The character is enjoyable to control, it’s fun to move him around the forest, and each new ability permits more traversability, so revisiting old worlds doesn’t feel tedious. Some zones are even accessible using these new powers, like in Super Metroid.

    If I had to find a flaw, it would be the escape sequences. During these, you have a single life, and if you fail, you start from the beginning, and learning is mostly trial-and-error, not my favorite game design pattern. But still, they were interesting to play in the end.

    All in all, one of the greatest Metroidvania games you can find.
    They even put bonus content directly inside the game, with early footage from the first prototypes and concept arts. It was really interesting to see how much they spent on player movement and abilities in the early development, surely that’s how they managed to make this game so good and that’s something more game developers should do.    … Expand
  18. Foxtina
    Jan 8, 2018
    10
    Beautiful and well made 2D type of game with interesting story, gorgeous art, amazing soundtrack and likeable characters.
    I had never liked 2D game so much like this one. Simply - masterpiece.
  19. Pnx725
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    Companies need to take note of this game to make their own games because if you can say someting is that this game was done with love, tons of it. I had so much pleasure playing this game it is unreal. Graphics, gameplay, story the game has it. 100% recommended.
  20. OuterOcean6
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    The most beautiful game and the best game I had ever played after the witcher 3, not once but twice I went to complete this game 100% because it is the best happiness I got from my childhood and life. I hope Will of the Wisps will be as big and more beautiful game like this one. This game is something I would keep on my desktop until it's last legs. I would at least tell everyone to tryThe most beautiful game and the best game I had ever played after the witcher 3, not once but twice I went to complete this game 100% because it is the best happiness I got from my childhood and life. I hope Will of the Wisps will be as big and more beautiful game like this one. This game is something I would keep on my desktop until it's last legs. I would at least tell everyone to try this game for themselves, this game is that good and deserves more praise and hype from the public.… Expand
  21. LifeHistory
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    Everything in this game is magical the music the gameplay and world design. Solid controls and gameplay. Cool puzzles and its not repetitive because every stage is very unique and amazing. The story is emotional and fine.
    its one of the best 2D Platformer I've played if not the best and not only that but one of the best games. Every real gamer should fall in love with this piece of art.
  22. agusmonster
    Oct 12, 2017
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played if not THE BEST. Incredible mix of platform, story and music. The best quality in EVERYTHING, animations, soundtrack, playability, anything you want
  23. Seth_W
    Oct 11, 2017
    9
    Ori and the Blind Forest was the first title released by Moon Studios in the companies existence. Although new to the video game industry, Moon Studios' Metroidvania was a blowout success and has won multiple awards, due to its impressive art style and solid mechanics. In this review, I will try to highlight why Ori and the Blind Forest has received such critical acclaim while sharing myOri and the Blind Forest was the first title released by Moon Studios in the companies existence. Although new to the video game industry, Moon Studios' Metroidvania was a blowout success and has won multiple awards, due to its impressive art style and solid mechanics. In this review, I will try to highlight why Ori and the Blind Forest has received such critical acclaim while sharing my personal experiences from my ten-hour playthrough of the game.
    Before delving into the game, it is important for you to understand what kind of person this review is coming from. Ori and the Blind Forest was my first ever Metroidvania style game to play, my usual repertoire consists mainly of story-driven platformers, such as the trine series. The key distinction between a Metroidvania style game compared to a regular platformer is the introduction of an open-world map and a progression tree. These distinct differences help to emphasize exploration within Metroidvania style games compared to platformers.
    With that out of the way, let's move onto one of the main reasons I couldn't put Ori and The Blind Forest down, during my playthrough: the Story. The general plot of the game consists around Ori's, a white guardian spirit, quest to rejuvenate her home forest, which has fallen into darkness, by recollecting the lost orbs which kept the forest in balance. Although there is no voice acting in the title, due to the beautiful animations and cutscenes, the player creates a strong emotional connection not only to the silent protagonist but also to the forest which is slowly coming back to life throughout the game. This in conjunction with the beautiful and emotive soundtrack by Gareth Coker creates such a strong and emotive storyline, that it is very hard to not be touched by the plights of Ori and the sacrifices she must make throughout the game.
    The main standout characteristic of the game has to be the beautiful art style that the game possesses. Although similar to Ubisoft's UbiArt graphics engine, which was used for Child of Light and the more recent Rayman games, the hand-drawn aesthetic which focuses on the light in such a big way, adds another layer of depth and makes the act of exploring the world interesting and engaging no matter where you are on the map, which is crucial in a Metroidvania style game, as it is crucial for the development of the story and the character that the player revisits already found areas with new abilities to progress through them further, or in an entirely new way.
    Although a fantastic story, an impeccable art style, and a near-perfect soundtrack can help to create a great game, unless the underlying mechanics and gameplay are rock-solid then it will all be for nothing. Thankfully, the mechanics and gameplay within Ori are smooth to use and especially later in the game the sense of motion that some of Ori's abilities possess create an exhilarating and satisfying experience for the user that highlight the fluidity of the gameplay.
    In conclusion, I would recommend anybody looking for a well styled and emotive Metroidvania game to give Moon Studio's first release a look and let themselves be sucked into this beautiful world.    … Expand
  24. VonSeux
    Jul 31, 2017
    4
    I find the gameplay of Ori extremely boring, the mechanic is overused and gets old fast and it uses too many buttons... graphics are gorgeous but soon you realise everything looks the same and the shade is a tiresome effect. The floaty platafforming is something I cannot stand even on SNES Donkey Kong. And you reccomend it just for the first level... talk about low standards
  25. Alseiz
    Jul 9, 2017
    3
    good story and nice gameplay but the early game is a pain in the ass since you gotta explore the map and die almost instantly, the save mechanic is nice but it's annoying that saving uses resources to fight leaving you with less options overall, must problems get solved later on but by that time there's no need to actually save because of the movement options and excess energy . Also it'sgood story and nice gameplay but the early game is a pain in the ass since you gotta explore the map and die almost instantly, the save mechanic is nice but it's annoying that saving uses resources to fight leaving you with less options overall, must problems get solved later on but by that time there's no need to actually save because of the movement options and excess energy . Also it's not necesary to be carefull in the enviroment because of the defense buff granted by ability trees and excess life… Expand
  26. Tomle1202
    Jul 9, 2017
    8
    Heart-breaking, magnificent, impressive and soulful, Ori and the Blind Forest is an unforgettable adventure that will hold your breath until the very end.
  27. Fishersc
    Mar 28, 2017
    10
    Отличная игра, отличное музыкальное сопровождение. Давно таких игр неделали очень красочная и трогательная история
  28. 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!
  29. Violett
    Dec 26, 2016
    10
    This is genus. Absolutely nasterpiece. Fuse of Hayao Miyazaki Princess Mononoke and Boishock Infinite in terms of plot, and look alike of Super Meat Boy of gameplay (not so hard though, but still quite hard). Amazing graphics. Reccomended for anyone who enjoy twisted plot with many questions but very few answers and 2d platformer games. Probably one of the best if not the best platformersThis is genus. Absolutely nasterpiece. Fuse of Hayao Miyazaki Princess Mononoke and Boishock Infinite in terms of plot, and look alike of Super Meat Boy of gameplay (not so hard though, but still quite hard). Amazing graphics. Reccomended for anyone who enjoy twisted plot with many questions but very few answers and 2d platformer games. Probably one of the best if not the best platformers I've played so far.… Expand
  30. Sinnuhe
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    AWSOME! Incredible history, gameplay, ilustration, plataform, levels... This game is not a basic game, is a increidble work, awsome details, the characters are very worked! Please play this game!
  31. Woody3
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Fantastic game! I very rarely play platform games, but the gorgeous graphics and sound on the trailer made me try it, and it just gets better in game.

    Gameplay is really solid, it's fun and addictive, with some new (as far as I know) interessting mechanics. If you like platform games, this should be a must, and if you don't, this is probably the best game to start with the genre.
  32. Kitty1337
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Absolutely gorgeous game. One of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. The story isn't that great but it's everything else that makes this game wonderful. One of my favorite games of all time.
  33. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    9
    Ori and the Blind Forest's visual presentation is striking. From the very moment the game starts its hard not to appreciate just how beautiful the game is. But don't let that beauty and artistry fool you. Beneath the vivid color pallete and wonderful animation lies a incredibly challenging 2-D platformer.

    Ori is proof that you don't need a complex story to have a good story. Its story    Ori and the Blind Forest's visual presentation is striking. From the very moment the game starts its hard not to appreciate just how beautiful the game is. But don't let that beauty and artistry fool you. Beneath the vivid color pallete and wonderful animation lies a incredibly challenging 2-D platformer.

    Ori is proof that you don't need a complex story to have a good story. Its story is simple but evocative. Within the first ten minutes of the game you will find your heartstrings being pulled. It also needs to be said that Ori's soundtrack and audio are superb. From the opening score the music helps to draw you into the world.

    Its quite clear to me that the game drew inspiration from classic NES platformers like Metroid and Kid Icarus. But Ori finds clever new ways to use similar ideas to make it feel like a wholy unique experience. For example in Metroid you often download a map for the area using a map station; or come to areas you can't access yet. This idea is present in Ori as well but you can only do so after you obtain map fragments. This encourages exploration. And like Metroid you will find areas that are only accessible after you acquire a new ability. In one sequence there are these glowing tubes that propel you off screen only to show up on the opposite side of the screen. This is a mechanic that appeared in Kid Icarus. There are also tubes on the top and bottom of the screen. These 'tubes' have force and can send you to your death if you aren't careful.

    Ori has a surprising level of character progression. You can pick up spheres to gain ability points, or increase your health/magic. These act like Energy tanks or missile expansions in Metroid. The game has save points but you are able to use a bit of your 'magic' (blue energy) to create a save point of your own. This also serves to assign ability points to upgrade your abilities. These abilites can range from increased damage, or automatic pickup of health/magic etc.

    Ori is a truly gorgeous game that while perhaps inspired by classic NES platformers; it manages to stand on its own. Like its predecessor's the game isn't afraid to challenge you. And when you complete a difficult section its all the more satisfying. This game is worth every penny; and should not be missed. If you enjoyed games like Super Metroid your going to love Ori.    … Expand
  34. muzmuz
    Jun 9, 2016
    5
    You rarely see a video game's graphics, music and sound effects as beautiful and fantasy-like such as Ori and the Blind Forest's. The game is absolutely fascinating at start; but honestly in my opinion, that's all there is to it.
  35. Sakamoto_San
    Apr 28, 2016
    9
    Un excelente juego de plataforma dinámico y resulta fácil de jugar sin olvidarse de poner secciones mas difíciles para que represente un reto, visual mente muy bonito ideal para pasar un buen rato
  36. Jezzalenko
    Apr 18, 2016
    10
    There are times when this Ori blows your mind with emotions, music, graphics, and action sequences, often all at the same time. That is so rarely experienced in a game. Its got its challenging parts which force you to master all the skills at Ori's disposal, which can be quite exhilarating, and is reminiscent of the days when games could be super frustrating. In the end, the game does feelThere are times when this Ori blows your mind with emotions, music, graphics, and action sequences, often all at the same time. That is so rarely experienced in a game. Its got its challenging parts which force you to master all the skills at Ori's disposal, which can be quite exhilarating, and is reminiscent of the days when games could be super frustrating. In the end, the game does feel a little short, but the definitive version should rectify that sense.
    A must play game....    … Expand
  37. dr4gonkiller
    Apr 17, 2016
    10
    Aun que es un juego corto y con muy poco contenido argumental, es demasiado hermoso.
    La banda sonora, el concepto artístico, la jugabilidad, etc. Son asombrosos. Los mapas que se manejan en este juego, son muy buenos y puedes regresar a los mismos cuando uno guste.
    Y también, tiene un buen nivel de dificultad. Después de que me lo acabe, lloré, literalmente me hizo llorar, algo que    Aun que es un juego corto y con muy poco contenido argumental, es demasiado hermoso.
    La banda sonora, el concepto artístico, la jugabilidad, etc. Son asombrosos. Los mapas que se manejan en este juego, son muy buenos y puedes regresar a los mismos cuando uno guste.

    Y también, tiene un buen nivel de dificultad. Después de que me lo acabe, lloré, literalmente me hizo llorar, algo que ningún juego me ha hecho hacer.    … Expand
  38. yoyo321
    Apr 13, 2016
    9
    Buenas, ¡pedazo de jugo indie donde los haya!

    Empezando por el apartado gráfico, que es precioso, entra por los ojos desde que empieza el juego. Simplemente brillante. Un señor plataformas donde los haya, con unas mecánicas expléndidas y profundas. Si te gustan los plataformas 2D, es un juego totalmente recomendable. Le doy un 9,6 por ser muy poco rejugable, una vez te lo has    Buenas, ¡pedazo de jugo indie donde los haya!

    Empezando por el apartado gráfico, que es precioso, entra por los ojos desde que empieza el juego. Simplemente brillante.

    Un señor plataformas donde los haya, con unas mecánicas expléndidas y profundas.

    Si te gustan los plataformas 2D, es un juego totalmente recomendable.

    Le doy un 9,6 por ser muy poco rejugable, una vez te lo has pasado no he encontrado ningún aliciente para seguir jugándolo.

    Un saludo.    … Expand
  39. RocKydeaTh
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Se podria decir que es de los mejores juegos Indie del 2015, por no decir el mejor. El juego tiene una jugabilidad perfecta, es una maravilla. Juego para PC y Xbox-One.

    Puntos positivos:

    - Jugabilidad explendida.
    - Graficamente precioso.
    - Banda sonora impresionante.

    Puntos Negativos:

    - Pega algunos tirones de FPS.
    - Historia muy corta.
  40. MrWitzelsucht
    Mar 30, 2016
    10
    Absolutely loved this game. Beautiful graphics, wonderful soundtrack, genius level design and plenty of "feels". I really didn't want this adventure to end. Hopefully a sequel is on it's way!
  41. phwaap
    Mar 3, 2016
    9
    Perhaps the most frustrating movements on PC I have ever experienced...but I really liked this game! The escape sequences were absolutely unforgiving. The skills and abilities were well-timed and always welcome additions. Loved the look of it and the always changing environments.

    In contrast to many reviews here, I found the story rather thin, though I liked the general motifs. I'm    Perhaps the most frustrating movements on PC I have ever experienced...but I really liked this game! The escape sequences were absolutely unforgiving. The skills and abilities were well-timed and always welcome additions. Loved the look of it and the always changing environments.

    In contrast to many reviews here, I found the story rather thin, though I liked the general motifs. I'm guessing it was more the way it was presented that made it seem grander than it really was. But overall there's nothing wrong with simplicity.    … Expand
  42. Shauito
    Mar 3, 2016
    10
    Awesome game: Besides the 1- Fantastic color animation, 2- Touching music, 3- Perfect adaptation of the character to the moves of the game pad or keyboard, you will find that "Ori and the Blind Forest", can make you fell very sad, and like two seconds later very very happy.
    "Ori and the Blind Forest"; Shows all gamers; that you don´t need a hyper long and complex history to create a    Awesome game: Besides the 1- Fantastic color animation, 2- Touching music, 3- Perfect adaptation of the character to the moves of the game pad or keyboard, you will find that "Ori and the Blind Forest", can make you fell very sad, and like two seconds later very very happy.
    "Ori and the Blind Forest"; Shows all gamers; that you don´t need a hyper long and complex history to create a really good game... that'll breake your heart, and join together later.    … Expand
  43. chanzian
    Feb 23, 2016
    10
    Finished 1 year ago. Come back at Feb 23th 2016 to see any rises on the score. ^_^ gogogo Definitive Edition.

    [ This game still left in my mind after 1 year. It only FEW DAYS to complete but take years to FORGET. still feeling sad for Naru. Hope it he will reincarnate wakaka... like Wraith King in dota 2. ] hahahaha peace out
  44. LoneWolfSones
    Feb 21, 2016
    9
    Ori and the Blind Forest's visual presentation is striking. From the very moment the game starts its hard not to appreciate just how beautiful the game is. But don't let that beauty and artistry fool you. Beneath the vivid color pallete and wonderful animation lies a incredibly challenging 2-D platformer.

    Ori is proof that you don't need a complex story to have a good story. Its story    Ori and the Blind Forest's visual presentation is striking. From the very moment the game starts its hard not to appreciate just how beautiful the game is. But don't let that beauty and artistry fool you. Beneath the vivid color pallete and wonderful animation lies a incredibly challenging 2-D platformer.

    Ori is proof that you don't need a complex story to have a good story. Its story is simple but evocative. Within the first ten minutes of the game you will find your heartstrings being pulled. It also needs to be said that Ori's soundtrack and audio are superb. From the opening score the music helps to draw you into the world.

    Its quite clear to me that the game drew inspiration from classic NES platformers like Metroid and Kid Icarus. But Ori finds clever new ways to use similar ideas to make it feel like a wholy unique experience. For example in Metroid you often download a map for the area using a map station; or come to areas you can't access yet. This idea is present in Ori as well but you can only do so after you obtain map fragments. This encourages exploration. And like Metroid you will find areas that are only accessible after you acquire a new ability. In one sequence there are these glowing tubes that propel you off screen only to show up on the opposite side of the screen. This is a mechanic that appeared in Kid Icarus. There are also tubes on the top and bottom of the screen. These 'tubes' have force and can send you to your death if you aren't careful.

    Ori has a surprising level of character progression. You can pick up spheres to gain ability points, or increase your health/magic. These act like Energy tanks or missile expansions in Metroid. The game has save points but you are able to use a bit of your 'magic' (blue energy) to create a save point of your own. This also serves to assign ability points to upgrade your abilities. These abilites can range from increased damage, or automatic pickup of health/magic etc.

    Ori is a truly gorgeous game that while perhaps inspired by classic NES platformers; it manages to stand on its own. Like its predecessor's the game isn't afraid to challenge you. And when you complete a difficult section its all the more satisfying. This game is worth every penny; and should not be missed. If you enjoyed games like Super Metroid your going to love Ori.    … Expand
  45. ClosetDancer
    Feb 20, 2016
    8
    This game is CHALLENGING. Brutally so. If you like platformers, then you'll like this game. If you like puzzle games, then you'll enjoy this game. If you like neither of those, then you probably won't like this game.

    Gameplay wise, using an XBOX controller, the controls for the most part feel good and responsive. When I did get frustrated with the controls, it was when using the Bash    This game is CHALLENGING. Brutally so. If you like platformers, then you'll like this game. If you like puzzle games, then you'll enjoy this game. If you like neither of those, then you probably won't like this game.

    Gameplay wise, using an XBOX controller, the controls for the most part feel good and responsive. When I did get frustrated with the controls, it was when using the Bash ability that lets you aim your character (Ori) in a direction before firing him off. The XBOX thumb stick felt way too sensitive for this, which made precise aiming very difficult, but I eventually got used to it and gave up trying to make super precise shots (just "good enough" shots instead). The controls might be more precise with a keyboard and mouse, but I never tried them, so I don't know.

    Also, I mentioned that this game is challenging. YOU WILL DIE, and you'll die a lot. Some sections of the game lack save points, which can make them super frustrating after you've attempted to finish them (and failed) 15 times in a row.

    Besides those two points, the gameplay is fairly enjoyable. There are many different ways to kill enemies, and the game gives you a lot of freedom to be creative and experiment with them. You can reflect projectiles back at enemies, push enemies into spikes, or do a devastating combo attack like Bashing an owl down to the ground, then finishing it off with a ground slam. (Note that this game doesn't implement a formal combo system, I just used the term combo informally)

    The level design is very creative, with some levels utilizing back-tracking in really interesting and unexpected ways. The levels will really push you as a player to use all of your abilities to the best of your ability.

    The visual aesthetic of this game is BEAUTIFUL. Combined with the great soundtrack, this game really knows how to move you emotionally. It's almost like playing an interactive Disney movie.

    I was surprised by how relatively quickly I finished the game (11 hours). I suppose that's normal for a platformer though. There's actually an achievement for finishing the game in 3 hours.

    So again, if you really like challenging platformers (along with some puzzle solving), then you'll probably really like Ori and the Blind Forest. But if you don't enjoy platformers that much, then Ori and the Blind Forest will probably frustrate you to no end, and you'll probably end up rage quitting (and uninstalling) the game.    … Expand
  46. R3NCZ
    Feb 9, 2016
    10
    Sometimes if you want to feel like life is going down, deeper than any ocean on planet Earth and you feel so sick of all and betrayed by all your friends...play this game, awesome magical visuals that are stunning you into eyes so freaking much and you will never be embarassed by this game, liberation from boredom :) Great soundtrack, everything works perfectly, short loading times,Sometimes if you want to feel like life is going down, deeper than any ocean on planet Earth and you feel so sick of all and betrayed by all your friends...play this game, awesome magical visuals that are stunning you into eyes so freaking much and you will never be embarassed by this game, liberation from boredom :) Great soundtrack, everything works perfectly, short loading times, awesome title that can put into pocket some "great" games nowadays...10/10… Expand
  47. Lannister9226
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    If you ask me, this should be the game of the year (2015). Hearth-warming story; music, which gives you goosebumps, and rarely well done visuals. One thing, which can bother anyone, is the mechanics. I mean, you have to jump, calculate the directions, keep an eye on almost everything. But, if you leave these behind, you'll see a true masterpiece of this kind of art (yes, this is art.)
  48. EL-Pando
    Jan 10, 2016
    10
    Such a wonderful Game with beautiful graphics and a lovely soundtrack ! Made with heart and soul. Still got a strong story and gameplay is demanding so it won´t get boring.
  49. sloma427
    Jan 9, 2016
    9
    This game is a masterpiece. Best metroidvania I've ever played. Atmosphere, story, graphic design and arts (!!!), and very satisfying, rewarding skill curve. I'm not giving a 10 because it have small bug in Forlorn Ruins however it can be solved with no effort, so it's not game-breaking. Small tip: this game is much easier and fun when you play it using a gamepad.
  50. MetalFoX
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    There is no honest way to put into words how this game makes you feel. It has the visuals, it has the emotion, and it has quite possibly the most intricate and moving soundtrack I have ever heard in a game environment. This game... this *masterpiece* is by far the most rewarding little game I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    If you're the sort of person who is put off by 2D    There is no honest way to put into words how this game makes you feel. It has the visuals, it has the emotion, and it has quite possibly the most intricate and moving soundtrack I have ever heard in a game environment. This game... this *masterpiece* is by far the most rewarding little game I have ever had the pleasure of playing.

    If you're the sort of person who is put off by 2D platformers, or small 'indie' games, don't worry, because I'm the same. But this game... Seriously, buy it. Now.    … Expand
  51. agurczuk
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    This might be one of the best platformers I've ever played. And I do like platform games.

    I've picked it up on a sale without knowing almost anything about it and I was blown away. This game has remarkable visual appearance and the sound score is a gem in itself. The controls are tight and responsive - it's a real pleasure to play this game. Levels are well designed and the character    This might be one of the best platformers I've ever played. And I do like platform games.

    I've picked it up on a sale without knowing almost anything about it and I was blown away.

    This game has remarkable visual appearance and the sound score is a gem in itself. The controls are tight and responsive - it's a real pleasure to play this game. Levels are well designed and the character progression is pretty nice. You unlock different moves as you gain experience and unlock new moves that allow you to access places you were unable without them.

    The story is pretty good. There is not much dialog but the ambiance and the general atmosphere is really good. This is not the easiest game though and some elements involve quite the skill but when you succeed it's very satisfying. And I do think the rather hard difficulty is a good thing in this instance.

    As a whole - this game is pretty close to perfection.    … Expand
  52. blaspheme
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    Ori and the Blind Forest est un jeu de plateforme et d'agilité que nintendo n'aurait pas renié:

    L'univers bénéficie d'un level design de toute beauté mêlant magie et poésie , un tableau de maitre se dévoile peu à peu sous vos yeux ébahis. Une jouabilité quasi parfaite: la pris en main est simple le jeu se complexifiant de lui-même au fur et à mesure qu'Ori découvre de nouveaux    Ori and the Blind Forest est un jeu de plateforme et d'agilité que nintendo n'aurait pas renié:

    L'univers bénéficie d'un level design de toute beauté mêlant magie et poésie , un tableau de maitre se dévoile peu à peu sous vos yeux ébahis.

    Une jouabilité quasi parfaite: la pris en main est simple le jeu se complexifiant de lui-même au fur et à mesure qu'Ori découvre de nouveaux pouvoirs. La difficulté est bien dosée pour ma part.

    Au départ j'ai pris ce jeux pour ma fille de 5 ans ... Raté ! J'y joue pour moi!    … Expand
  53. pokrishka
    Dec 29, 2015
    10
    This Ghibli'esque platformer is the most beautiful video game I have ever seen and I've seen a lot. Once you get past pacing problems of the beginning and reach some of the more interesting platforming, the game starts to really shine. For all those who enjoyed Rayman series this is a must play, even with its Metroidvania elements it managed to appeal to me, a person who didn't like anyThis Ghibli'esque platformer is the most beautiful video game I have ever seen and I've seen a lot. Once you get past pacing problems of the beginning and reach some of the more interesting platforming, the game starts to really shine. For all those who enjoyed Rayman series this is a must play, even with its Metroidvania elements it managed to appeal to me, a person who didn't like any Metroidvania games I had a chance to try.… Expand
  54. Naicheervan
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Probably the best platformer I've ever played. Just, go buy it now if you haven't already.

    This game is what you get when a developer has pure imagination, heart, and passion for their game. The aesthetics of the game are beautiful with many different 'themes' as your move around the large map. The game is so gorgeous looking, it's filled with 'wallpaper' quality screens all the time.    Probably the best platformer I've ever played. Just, go buy it now if you haven't already.

    This game is what you get when a developer has pure imagination, heart, and passion for their game. The aesthetics of the game are beautiful with many different 'themes' as your move around the large map. The game is so gorgeous looking, it's filled with 'wallpaper' quality screens all the time.
    The gameplay is very fun and challenging but not to the point (personally) where you feel like raging, it's just takes some practice but with the fights and traversal being fun, it keeps you going. The controls are perfect in my opinion, there isn't a single point in this game where you can blame it for getting you injured or killed, if it happens, it's your fault. There hasn't been a game from memory as I type this that's had such fluid control. I would recommend controller for this if you're going to play on PC.
    The music is a bit of everything, it's emotional, it's spiritual, it's tense, it's calming. I still listen to the OST from it's release day when I purchased it.
    Every character, and enemy you encounter in this game really does feel special and Kuro (the bird), just wow, her design and vibe is just awesome.

    I honestly don't know what else to say about this game for this moment, but I guarantee it'll be one of the best if not the best gaming experience you'll have had in a long time. It sounds like I'm really riding this game but that's because I am, it just wonderful. Please go buy it    … Expand
  55. TomasLacerda
    Dec 28, 2015
    10
    Besides being utterly gorgeous, you're constantly upgrading Ori, it doesn't stall, it doesn't get repetitive, with new unlockables comes new combos, smooth, a lot of different levels, it's just astonishing!
  56. Vargeth
    Dec 27, 2015
    10
    Beautiful aesthetics. It has these moments that make you sit at the very edge of your chair and feel great once you beat them. Best platformer Ive played.
  57. Orangeknockout
    Dec 20, 2015
    6
    Such a beautiful game! The story and music are amazing! I would've gave this game a much higher score if it wasn't for....honestly... the gameplay... the only times where I was honestly enjoying this game was when I was just watching the cutscenes or playing the interactive cutscenes. the story and music are what make this game shine! the gameplay though is not really...that fun... youSuch a beautiful game! The story and music are amazing! I would've gave this game a much higher score if it wasn't for....honestly... the gameplay... the only times where I was honestly enjoying this game was when I was just watching the cutscenes or playing the interactive cutscenes. the story and music are what make this game shine! the gameplay though is not really...that fun... you just jump and hop throughout the levels, mashing away at one button to take out the baddies. it gets old fast. you press the attack button over and over again, watching the same animation. and some enemies can take you out in 1 hit! you will be dying a lot in this game! and if you go like, a couple minutes without saving, you die and have to start all the way back from where you last saved, which could be really far behind. its just frustrating and repetitive and juuusstt....not fun.. mashing the same button over and over again, doing the same thing over and over again, dying over and over again, repeating the same level over and over again. not fun. its too bad because this game had a truly emotional and amazing storyline, with beautiful music! this game is worth the purchase, but youre goanna have to go through the torturous gameplay before you can enjoy the story.… Expand
  58. Marmosette
    Dec 19, 2015
    9
    Aesthetically spectacular, but also a really well executed metroidvania game.
    It's a beautiful game all around, not just visually.
    Ori's next to non-existent combat system is awkward and often frustrating, but combat is honestly just a way to prevent monotony throughout what really is a game of navigating the gloriously depicted and sounding environment. What Ori does so well is    Aesthetically spectacular, but also a really well executed metroidvania game.
    It's a beautiful game all around, not just visually.

    Ori's next to non-existent combat system is awkward and often frustrating, but combat is honestly just a way to prevent monotony throughout what really is a game of navigating the gloriously depicted and sounding environment.

    What Ori does so well is create an environment that is FUN to dash back and forth across. Environmental hazards allow you to play with the controls, which are wonderfully suited to the game's spaces and obstacles. The abilities Ori picks up rarely seem redundant or trivial (with some exceptions). But even the obligatory double-jump has an unusual feel that, rather than being frustrating, is used in a very engaging and sometimes clever way.

    Platforming puzzles are often intelligent and require precision, forcing players to not just utilize new abilities, but be thoughtful and practiced with them. Some of the level-culminating chase puzzles can be pleasantly frustrating, as you focus so hard on on controlling Ori that you largely miss the gorgeously animated hazards you're avoiding.

    The save system can be seen as punishing, but really it just keeps you from being lazy and overconfident. It's an interesting way of having to think about your gaming relationship with platforming impatience.

    What really makes the game come alive, though, is Ori's subtle, involuntary animations. Small attentions to detail, like cycling animations for repetitive actions like jumping, or balancing animations, or small vaults over objects you just barely clear from jumps and falls. Small and unobtrusive details like these, footstep sounds changing over changing terrain, things that aren't at all unique to this game, but which come together really nicely to make a game that feels vibrant and strong, and substantial.    … Expand
  59. CharlyPlayman
    Dec 12, 2015
    7
    It's a superb platform game but i was in the edge of giving up because of the difficulty in the ascension of the Ginso Tree (very, very, very trial and error, it was quite frustrating).
    Pros: visual, gameplay, RPG elements, smooth control, improving system, history, etc
    Contras: very annoying sometimes, lot of trial and errors (that is why i low the score to 7 instead of 9 or 10)
  60. TitaniumDragon
    Dec 1, 2015
    8
    Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2D Metroidvania game starring Ori, a ridiculously cute glowing animal with big eyes and long ears. Heavy on style, this game has a very strong visual style to it, with excellent-looking environments and enemies and allies that fit into the style of the world very well.

    Accompanied by Sein, a ball of light which represents the last spark of the Tree Spirit’s    Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2D Metroidvania game starring Ori, a ridiculously cute glowing animal with big eyes and long ears. Heavy on style, this game has a very strong visual style to it, with excellent-looking environments and enemies and allies that fit into the style of the world very well.

    Accompanied by Sein, a ball of light which represents the last spark of the Tree Spirit’s power, and whose voice is strongly reminiscent of Navi the fairy from Ocarina of Time, Ori is tasked with restoring the wind, water, and fires for the forest to revive the Spirit Tree before the woods die for good.

    The narrative is woven into the gameplay, but while the narration (spoken in a nonsense language, translated to English on-screen) works well enough, only the prologue really blows you away. At twelve minutes long, it is kind of pushing it as far as intro cutscenes go, even if you can technically “interact” with the environment in meaningless ways, but it does an excellent job of setting the emotional grounds for the rest of the game, even if the character we end up bonding with isn’t the one we spend most of the game trying to save (which is rather unfortunate, given that I cared much more about them than I did about the deep-voiced Spirit Tree). Still, it made me want to see more, and while some of the later cutscenes are of reasonable quality, they’re just not as good as the story at the start of the game.

    As for the gameplay itself, it works great. The controls are tight, the abilities you acquire over the course of the game are mostly used in interesting ways (with one kind of lame exception), and the gameplay brings together all your abilities in natural-feeling ways to make exploring the environment of the game-world a fun and enjoyable experience. The environment are interesting, both visually and technically, and there are a reasonable range of challenges, including offbeat gameplay elements in the first two “dungeons” in the game, with the third and final dungeon being sort of a recap dungeon that tests your ability to use your abilities to the fullest.

    The overall progression in the game feels mostly natural – you get your abilities, and your new abilities allow you to visit new areas. But more, your beating the dungeons actually changes the world environment in significant ways which further your ability to explore. The first dungeon cleanses the water of the world, letting you swim around the environment, while the second produces updrafts of wind in certain areas which allow you to fly using your parachute ability. Both of these follow naturally from the themes of the dungeons, and they both feel like they have real repercussions in the game world, furthering the game’s theme of restoring the forest to life.

    The enemies, too, are mostly pretty reasonable, though unfortunately the variety on them does begin to wear thin after a while. The game is about ten hours long, but you encounter all of the enemies in the game before you even reach the final dungeon – indeed, you may encounter them all before you even enter the first dungeon, if you go out of your way to explore as much as you can. While they do a pretty good job of exploiting the game mechanics, after a while they do start to feel a little repetitive rather than fresh. Still, the environments tend to be novel enough that this isn’t a huge deal.

    The secrets are decently hidden – there is no guidebook necessary to find them, as you can unlock the ability to reveal them on your map, or even visually on-screen. Some of them are kind of a bit boring to get back to, involving boring backtracking to just use one new ability somewhere, but some of them are well-hidden at the end of miniature mazes, and those feel rewarding. These secrets unlock more health, energy (used for a couple of your abilities – including the ability to create save points anywhere, which can also be used to restore your health somewhat), and improved versions of your basic abilities on your skill tree. There are enough that they feel interesting to find, but not so many that they’re onerous to collect; even still, the “find all the secrets” achievement is a bit dumb, because there are some secrets which are not revealed on your mini-map from unlocking your skill tree.

    This sort of minor design oversight shows up a few times in the game – one of the achievements just plain old didn’t work for no apparent reason, and none of the dungeons can be revisited in order to collect secrets you missed, which is kind of annoying if you’re a completionist type.

    On the whole, Ori and the Blind Forest is a good game, but not a great one. It has some flaws, but its overall quality makes you want to forgive it for them. You generally have fun going through the game, and the platforming challenges feel fresh and challenging. At about ten hours long to get 100% completion, it isn’t so long that it wears out its welcome, but isn’t so short that you are left wanting.    … Expand
  61. z80
    Nov 28, 2015
    4
    The game is initially very cute and captivating. As you progress, its getting so hard and irritating so that you can't see its beauty any more and merely struggle not to chuck the controller to the screen. One small mistake and you have to restart the same long sequence of actions over and over and over and over again - extremely frustrating. I should have read the rewiews before buying the game.
  62. NICKASA
    Nov 26, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. This game is the best 2D game ever made. This game has the best soundtracks ever created for game. This game has the most emotional story line. If you are a game you must play this game.
  63. FogCityRoller
    Nov 25, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the best platformers in many years. The graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is fluid even if the learning curve is a bit steep, and the story is overwhelmingly emotional. Easily one of the best stories in a game in recent memory. It's beautiful in its simplicity and the 180 it does to you at the end by making you sympathetic to the antagonist was heart-wrenching.… Expand
  64. mishkoff
    Nov 14, 2015
    10
    Game is a pure diamond and one of a kind. Beautiful graphics and very interesting mechanics make a unique combination. Still it is not a casual game, it may seem as not that difficult until a first difficulty spike. It may be frustrating at times, but all in all it is worth to finish it at least once.
  65. mithraldragon
    Nov 7, 2015
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and well-made platformer games I have ever played. And I grew up playing Super Mario Bros. 3. I feel obligated to mention the difficulty, if you're playing this with a keyboard like I did it will be frustratingly hard at times. To give you an idea the last level involves you bouncing off of fireballs in order to go straight up through a labyrinth ofThis is one of the most beautiful and well-made platformer games I have ever played. And I grew up playing Super Mario Bros. 3. I feel obligated to mention the difficulty, if you're playing this with a keyboard like I did it will be frustratingly hard at times. To give you an idea the last level involves you bouncing off of fireballs in order to go straight up through a labyrinth of spikes, and if you make one mistake you'll pretty much fall to your death. The music and atmosphere are so wonderful though you will probably forgive the game for its difficulty.… Expand
  66. Flastie
    Oct 17, 2015
    10
    This game is a real proof that games can be an ART !! A true masterpiece in every way. Music, artwork, level design, story, fun and replay-ability... simply everythink. I've just finished this game 6th time and still brings me a goosebumps. A TRUE MASTERPIECE ... Bravoooo Moon studios ....11/10
  67. SomeDuctTape
    Oct 7, 2015
    9
    The game is beautiful in every aspect. The artwork looks amazing, the animation is fluid, music is wonderful, map makes sense, difficulty goes up not too fast, but not too slow and you easily get attached to the characters. The game starts off with a sad cutscene, and I have never been this teary this fast in a game before. Simply amazing.
  68. ZaChrome
    Oct 4, 2015
    10
    As everything as already been said in other review, here is a little recap of it all :
    Music, graphism, story, gameplay, and even replay ability, everything is well made if not perfect
    I'm not sure this game will stand against new games in the futur in term of advancement, but it will not fall for becoming ugly Anyway this game deserves more of an 9 because it has a high difficulty cap    As everything as already been said in other review, here is a little recap of it all :
    Music, graphism, story, gameplay, and even replay ability, everything is well made if not perfect
    I'm not sure this game will stand against new games in the futur in term of advancement, but it will not fall for becoming ugly
    Anyway this game deserves more of an 9 because it has a high difficulty cap for a lot of non trained gamers, but i gave him 10 for falling in love with it    … Expand
  69. TheDragonking56
    Oct 1, 2015
    10
    This game is amazing! The visuals are wonderful, the music is incredibly moving, the story is incredible, and within minutes I was already attached to the characters of Naru and Ori. The way that they made this game is absolutely inspiring, and I will definitely play games from this company from now on if they continue games like this. Highly recommended!
  70. everin
    Oct 1, 2015
    9
    Tier 1
    + Masterpiece of visuals and sound
    + Amazing platforming gameplay with a lot of mobility mechanics that interplay with one another + Stellar level design that takes advantage of all of the abilities on offer + Compelling flow curve of difficulty and new mechanics ? Somewhat cliche overarching narrative, though still engaging - Unnecessarily frustrating "boss" levels that break    Tier 1
    + Masterpiece of visuals and sound
    + Amazing platforming gameplay with a lot of mobility mechanics that interplay with one another
    + Stellar level design that takes advantage of all of the abilities on offer
    + Compelling flow curve of difficulty and new mechanics
    ? Somewhat cliche overarching narrative, though still engaging
    - Unnecessarily frustrating "boss" levels that break immersion and flow    … Expand
  71. adrianak
    Sep 8, 2015
    10
    10/10. I have no praises left to give as everything has been said already. I just HAD to gather every single cell or what-not to play as long as possible! It is also the perfect level of difficulty - few frustrating moments but not too many to slow your progress significantly. AMAZING! I only wished it wasn't so sad. it actually made me cry :(
  72. TaffyCloud
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    Beautiful game with a nice story, though it leaves a few questions. The game play itself was highly entertaining, though the design was a bit unsatisfying in some aspects. One game mechanic in particular was quite literally point and click and simply felt like it was made to make level design easier and add some epic moments. It did have quite a few cute and entertaining levels that wereBeautiful game with a nice story, though it leaves a few questions. The game play itself was highly entertaining, though the design was a bit unsatisfying in some aspects. One game mechanic in particular was quite literally point and click and simply felt like it was made to make level design easier and add some epic moments. It did have quite a few cute and entertaining levels that were fun even when failing. The few "puzzles" that were in it were relatively simple and not very rewarding. Overall the game is still extremely fun and a nice experience.… Expand
  73. Gerara
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bir tanede Türkçe yorum olsun =D Oyun gerçekten çok güzel. Oyunun soundtrackları ve renk paleti insanın içine işliyor. 2 eksiği var oyunun. Birincisi oyunun 12 saatlik gibi kısa bir oyun olması ki aslında ortalama bir süre. Bir diğeri ise Oyuna tekrar başlamak için bir sebebin olmaması :( Dlc paketleri de yok oyunun maalesef. Ama bu eksiler bile oyuna tam puan vermeme engel olamadı.… Expand
  74. Sun3030
    Aug 29, 2015
    5
    Beautiful Xbox One game with a really good story. This game grabs you and keeps you invested in the story unlike the other Xbox One games lol. Well done.
  75. Nikoback
    Aug 25, 2015
    10
    Powerfully moving, Ori and the Blind Forest is a atmospheric adventure that's worth your time to play. It plays it safe and you'll certainly be reminded of other Metroidvanias, but few capture the heart and soul as something as beautiful as this.
  76. Urbancat
    Aug 22, 2015
    9
    I just finished it, and I can say, is a masterpiece, yes sometime it can grow a bit frustrating, I think the first time you escape from the Ginso Tree you think "I can't possibly do it" but once you get to the top, you feel a sense of accomplishment that repay of any frustration.
    This sensation may accompany you for the rest of the game, sometime a sequence seem downright impossible, at    I just finished it, and I can say, is a masterpiece, yes sometime it can grow a bit frustrating, I think the first time you escape from the Ginso Tree you think "I can't possibly do it" but once you get to the top, you feel a sense of accomplishment that repay of any frustration.
    This sensation may accompany you for the rest of the game, sometime a sequence seem downright impossible, at least for who's an average gamer like me, without any specific skills in platform like games, but the story alone push you to try and try again, and if I can do it, I think everybody can get to the end without bashing her head on the wall.
    The graphic and the atmosphere is incredible, I got enthralled by the visuals and the music, flowing together into a unique experience, just after the heart-wrenching intro you'll find yourself pulled into Nibel and it's spirits, the good and the bad ones, their stories in a roller-coaster of emotions, I have cried i have smiled and I have exulted at the story that slowly unwrapped in front of me.

    So, may the light of the spirit tree guide you through Nibel , I hope you'll really feel this game, it was very emotional for me.    … Expand
  77. Ahmed_Zakaria
    Aug 17, 2015
    9
    I really like the game story, music, gameplay, graphics, the story is not long or not short it is a perfect length so i didn't get bored of it, finally we got a good game (y)
  78. Bortx
    Aug 9, 2015
    10
    Best platformer to date. Beautifull animations. Fluid controls. Great puzzles although at times chalenging. Good pacing with a great deal of veriety. A must get.
  79. wampastompa09
    Jul 7, 2015
    10
    So on the recommendation of a friend of mine I purchased a piece of art called Ori and the Blind Forest. It is by far one of the most exciting and beautifully crafted pieces of digital art and sound that I have experienced in a while. The details are exquisite, and the simple story is compelling and connects you to the characters. At times it hits you in the feels much like a goodSo on the recommendation of a friend of mine I purchased a piece of art called Ori and the Blind Forest. It is by far one of the most exciting and beautifully crafted pieces of digital art and sound that I have experienced in a while. The details are exquisite, and the simple story is compelling and connects you to the characters. At times it hits you in the feels much like a good Disney/Pixar movie might and I think that is what the developers were getting at. Playing to the emotional/nostalgic ties of us 80s/90s kids. Bringing us gameplay that harkens back to Sonic The Hedgehog and Super Mario Bros. in a modern and action-packed way. The game forces you to dust off your old-school 2D scroller skills with a controller (I think the best way to play this) and leave your mouse and keyboard for a time. This game was super fun and challenging too. If you have a moderately good PC or an XBox, get this game. ‪#‎classicallytrainedgamer‬… Expand
  80. Eiko
    Jun 28, 2015
    10
    Ori and The Blind Forest is the platform game par excellence. After 9 hours of intensive games and about 500 dead, I fell in love with this game despite the passages I have had to repeat a million times. I fell in love with his world, its colors, its atmosphere and its beautiful music.

    It is amazing graphically, the fluidity of movement Ori are perfect. The universe is very rich and you    Ori and The Blind Forest is the platform game par excellence. After 9 hours of intensive games and about 500 dead, I fell in love with this game despite the passages I have had to repeat a million times. I fell in love with his world, its colors, its atmosphere and its beautiful music.

    It is amazing graphically, the fluidity of movement Ori are perfect. The universe is very rich and you feel the atmosphere of each place where one is located and music even more pronounced and leads us into his world.

    This game goes hands down in my TOP PC or even any console. This game deserves to be in your game library, if it is not done .. SHAME TO YOU.    … Expand
  81. Tirah
    Jun 28, 2015
    9
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and a must-buy for any fan of platformers. Pay no mind to the complaints below. The controls work perfectly, and there are no issues with any of Ori's abilities, you just need to know how to use them. Enemies do respawn, but it takes a few minutes, so it's definitely not a problem. Not once did I die due to enemies respawning too fast.
    I must, however,    This game is an absolute masterpiece and a must-buy for any fan of platformers. Pay no mind to the complaints below. The controls work perfectly, and there are no issues with any of Ori's abilities, you just need to know how to use them. Enemies do respawn, but it takes a few minutes, so it's definitely not a problem. Not once did I die due to enemies respawning too fast.
    I must, however, say that this game is meant to be played with a controller. If you don't have one, keyboard (which is what I used) is the second best choice. The keyboard+mouse combo is awkward and a big, annoying glowing cursor is on screen all the time.
    The game looks and sounds like an animated movie, and watching the trailer alone convinced me to buy it. You can currently get the soundtrack on Steam, and I highly recommend it. If you like beautiful looking games, this one's just for you.

    Now for the negatives: this is a Metroid type of game, meaning new areas become accessible as you learn new abilities. This is all great, but the game world is quite huge and there seems to be no fast travel system at all. You will obviously be doing a lot of backtracking, and doing so without fast travel is annoying to say the least.
    There are also a few areas where you have to run away from water/lava/the antagonist which contain collectibles, but after you successfully complete the sequence the area will remain locked, meaning you have no way of going back and collecting the items. These collectibles just grant extra experience points, though, and aren't essential to the game.
    The gameplay is solid, if a bit frustrating at times. You will be dying a lot, especially in the chase sections, until you master the sequence.

    Overall, this is a great game. It's not flawless, but it comes pretty close. I'd compare it to Rayman Origins: a platformer that looks like a kids' game, but is so challenging even adults will enjoy it.    … Expand
  82. nonchalantgamer
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Ori and the Blind Forest was a delightful game that has exceptional controls and great gameplay mechanics. At the end of Ori's journey i wanted to go back for more.

    Story The story of Ori was a very delightful experience and it was heart-warming to watch this tale unfold, and i feel like it gave me a Disney-esque feeling throughout. The story isn't anything phenomenal but it was    Ori and the Blind Forest was a delightful game that has exceptional controls and great gameplay mechanics. At the end of Ori's journey i wanted to go back for more.

    Story

    The story of Ori was a very delightful experience and it was heart-warming to watch this tale unfold, and i feel like it gave me a Disney-esque feeling throughout. The story isn't anything phenomenal but it was charming and i enjoyed it throughout.

    Visuals/Presentation

    The visuals are pretty, and the art direction is well done and fits with the game. The game runs smooth and I experienced no hiccups, or slow downs throughout the game.

    Gameplay

    The gameplay mechanics for Ori are very well done and i found myself dying because of my actions not the controls, and you will die often because this game was a lot more challenging than expected and sometimes to the point of frustration. My favorite aspect of the Gameplay was the leveling up system in place and the fact that certain areas are locked off until you learn a new mechanic, and being able to implement that mechanic is a very rewarding experience.

    Verdict

    Overall, i really enjoyed my time with Ori and the Blind Forest, It took me roughly 15 hours to get through the charming journey, and the well implemented mechanics and leveling system, as well as the hidden things to find made me want to come back and explore more. This is a must have title for any Xbox owner who is fond of the platformer genre    … Expand
  83. dr_twitch
    Jun 23, 2015
    10
    This game is breathtaking. It has a beautiful design and amazing gameplay mechanics. The levels are diverse not just in ways that most platform games are, but in how you propel yourself through them. It can't be a challenging game and some times just hard and has it's moments, however, it does not sway this game from a masterpiece. This game is just stunning and it has a wonderfulThis game is breathtaking. It has a beautiful design and amazing gameplay mechanics. The levels are diverse not just in ways that most platform games are, but in how you propel yourself through them. It can't be a challenging game and some times just hard and has it's moments, however, it does not sway this game from a masterpiece. This game is just stunning and it has a wonderful soundtrack. A must have for any gamer especially if they like a good platform game. It plays well and really helps you appreciate the art of this game for this game is the definition of art and what it means to dream.… Expand
  84. ThiagoRog
    Jun 1, 2015
    10
    Melhor jogo que joguei desde os tempos do snes, jogo difícil, com uma historia simples porem muito atrativa, impossível não chorar no final do jogo!! melhor game de 2015!!
  85. prossnip42
    May 31, 2015
    10
    Absolutely bloody glorious. This might be one of the best platform games in recent years. So lets get started with the review shall we.

    Pros: -the game looks gorgeous. it looks like you steeped into a fairy tale. The lighting makes some parts look nicer then they already do and it has that thing from the trine franchise where they will make an area look more polished then it really is    Absolutely bloody glorious. This might be one of the best platform games in recent years. So lets get started with the review shall we.

    Pros:
    -the game looks gorgeous. it looks like you steeped into a fairy tale. The lighting makes some parts look nicer then they already do and it has that thing from the trine franchise where they will make an area look more polished then it really is so good points for the graphics
    -I like the way the story is being told. Nobody talks and that is exactly what i love about it. It plays with your emotions without saying a word
    - the gameplay is one of the best this year. It is challenging,difficult,engaging and most importantly its fun

    Cons:
    -i have no cons. this game is bloody perfect in my eyes    … Expand
  86. ProtPax
    May 26, 2015
    8
    This 'Metroidvania' seems to target younger gamers at first. Further into the game it shows its true face. It is a hard game and it gets harder with further progress.
    Beautiful artwork, great soundtrack and fun gameplay made it worth the money I invested, for about 10-12 hours of gameplay. Not much of replay value here though.
  87. ThiefRO
    May 23, 2015
    10
    This is the best game i've played. Great graphics and physics, good job to them!
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  88. gabrielcube
    May 23, 2015
    9
    If you're a Metroid, Zelda or even Rayman fan, you CAN'T go wrong with this game.
    This game is a masterpiece. Music: 10 , Gameplay: 9,5 Visual: 9,5 History: 8 Gameplay: 9,5
    It's a MUST PLAY!
  89. ADHGO
    May 19, 2015
    9
    A beautiful looking game, looks like you are dreaming in heaven, graphics are very silky, Harmonious colors, emotional start with great unique adventure story
  90. Zimat
    May 7, 2015
    9
    I can assure u, this is the best 2d platform i ever play. for those saying this too hard, probably a rookie gamer. this is not hard for me, this is chalanging n most exiting. And i beat it with kboard+mouse...
  91. blaicefreeze
    May 6, 2015
    9
    Haven't finished it yet, but don't need to. This game is a 9+. I'm just giving it a 9 because it didn't make me stay home from work to play, but that doesn't mean it isn't ten worthy.

    Excellent game. Beautiful, touching, and environmentally conscious! What a nice trifecta.
  92. Tyrfalger
    May 1, 2015
    10
    I'd put this game as one of my favorite games of all time. I'm a big fan of charming 'indie' games like this too. Platforming was difficult at times but the convenient save feature did not make it as frustrating as I thought it might be. Amazing graphics/art style, memorable soundtrack, addicting RPG-upgrade usual castlevania mechanics. Story was a little light but everything else made up for it.
  93. Deadhealer
    Apr 24, 2015
    9
    + The game look fantastic and has a very unique.
    + The controls are very responsive and feels good.
    + The music sound amazing and fits well with the game. + The story is simple but easy to understand and will play with your emotions. + This game can be pretty difficult sometimes, but I like games with a good challenge. + There is a talent tree, were you can upgrade Ori and it feels    + The game look fantastic and has a very unique.
    + The controls are very responsive and feels good.
    + The music sound amazing and fits well with the game.
    + The story is simple but easy to understand and will play with your emotions.
    + This game can be pretty difficult sometimes, but I like games with a good challenge.
    + There is a talent tree, were you can upgrade Ori and it feels awesome every time you gain an ability point.
    + Runs very smooth and is very polished.
    + No loading screens.

    - There were a very few time I randomly fell through the map a died.
    - There is a lot of backtracking, but that is not that big of a deal.

    The game takes about 6-12 hours of game (1st time).

    **Recommended**    … Expand
  94. greenbsj
    Apr 19, 2015
    10
    absolute masterpiece, one of the best games i've played in years. i usually don't play the genre but saw some other reviews that enticed me to buy the game. the game, gameplay, graphics, and music area amazing.
  95. aeroxy
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    Very similar to Child of Light in terms of storyline and art direction. Amazing attention to the details. Beautiful game art through and through. Certainly one of the best games today.
  96. foad3d
    Apr 16, 2015
    8
    I loved the music in this game is unique It was consistent with the environment The only thing that annoyed me was to go back again and repeat the route
  97. GimmeDaGun
    Apr 12, 2015
    9
    Ori is pure magic, a real gem of a game and even more than that: living proof that indeed a game can be true art. I'm a thirty-year-old, bulky, bald guy yet at many occasions I bursted out in tears like a child during experiencing this miracle. It truly touched my soul and brought back my deepest, subliminal childhood memories and fantasies. Wow, just wow, I never thought that at thisOri is pure magic, a real gem of a game and even more than that: living proof that indeed a game can be true art. I'm a thirty-year-old, bulky, bald guy yet at many occasions I bursted out in tears like a child during experiencing this miracle. It truly touched my soul and brought back my deepest, subliminal childhood memories and fantasies. Wow, just wow, I never thought that at this point of my life I could re-experience the magic of fairy-tales. I don't know much about psychology, but this game operates on a very deep, dare I say Jungian level: makes you delve deep into those ancient, archetypical memories, desires and fears that all humans share deep down in their souls and genetic codes.

    This game deserves all the praise as an experience, but it is also an excellent game: a real challenge but not unfair with interesting gameplay. As of now this is my game of the year. Not long I fear since I'm a huge The Witcher fan, but still it is one of the strongest contenders this year. A game which is in my top 10 of all times for sure.

    I will replay this one many times and here's hoping they will make a sequel for it. I highly recommend Ori and The Blind Forest to anyone. People, don't miss this one even if you are not platformer fan (I'm not too big on platformers either). This game deserves to be known and expereinced. And here I intentionally use the word "experienced" instead of played.

    I mean I love games like The Witcher, Mass Effect or Dragon Age because they tell interesting stories, introduce unforgettable characters and universes and make me enter the realm of epic, dark and heroic fantasies which let me forget about everyday problems for a short time, but this little gem with its innocence, simplicity and sincerity brings it all to a new level.    … Expand
  98. mung
    Apr 10, 2015
    7
    Beautiful and well done game with a story that helps push it forward. Just gets way too twitchy for my liking. You are forced to pull off longer and longer sequences of actions that destroyed the enjoyment for me.
  99. gyurmaschine
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played (and i've played A LOT of games in the past 25 years). I decided to register on metacritic just to let everyone know that this game is a true masterpiece in every aspect. The music, atmosphere, unbelievably gorgeous visuals, story, even the physics and controls are fantastic! It could be hard at some parts but it wouldn't be a good game without challenge.
  100. Knukkohead
    Apr 9, 2015
    10
    Perfection is something nonexistent in gaming, but this game is as close as you can get to it.
    The art is simply amazing, colorful and just beautiful.
    The story is great, a little bit sad in the prologue. The music... oh the music, I've been getting constant eargasms throughout the whole playthrough. The difficulty is just perfect, not too hard and not quite easy. I have to mention    Perfection is something nonexistent in gaming, but this game is as close as you can get to it.
    The art is simply amazing, colorful and just beautiful.
    The story is great, a little bit sad in the prologue.
    The music... oh the music, I've been getting constant eargasms throughout the whole playthrough.
    The difficulty is just perfect, not too hard and not quite easy.

    I have to mention that I'm not really into this kind of games but this particular game just won't let me go. A game that i surely will not forget soon.    … Expand
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#9 Best PC Game of 2015
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#19 Most Discussed PC Game of 2015
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#43 Most Shared PC Game of 2015

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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
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  3. 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.
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