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  • Summary: Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition delivers a multitude of new areas, difficulty options, and gameplay upgrades that should appeal to both new and seasoned Ori players.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    100
    Even though I'd already replayed Ori for the fifth time last year, when I heard it was coming to Switch, I wanted to run through it all over again without question! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 21SW]
  2. Jan 7, 2021
    97
    Ori and the Blind Forest was already a fantastic game, but the Definitive Edition smooths out the edges and adds in extra content that slots in comfortably and adds to both the story and the gameplay. It looks brilliant, it sounds amazing, and it plays smoothly and satisfyingly. Be sure to pick this up if you’re a fan of the Metroidvania genre and fancy a challenge in an incredibly appealing package.
  3. Oct 7, 2019
    95
    Four years after its original release, Ori and the Blind Forest is still the same gem, but this time on Nintendo Switch. It has great controls and music, and it’s still one of the most beautiful games of this generation.
  4. Sep 30, 2019
    90
    The end result is a game that is phenomenal in its presentation and very decent in gameplay. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition doesn't necessarily set a new standard or innovate within the Metroidvania genre, but it does create an experience that is elevated by its otherwise stellar production values. Ultimately, it's up to personal preference, but you should give the game a chance; you'd likely regret it otherwise.
  5. Oct 3, 2019
    90
    Sometimes there are games that go beyond a simple experience, games that conquer our hearts forever and Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is one of them. It is simply masterful, with a beautiful artistic style, extraordinary gameplay and many challenges. Another essential game on Nintendo Switch.
  6. Oct 2, 2019
    90
    Ori on Switch still is a brilliant exploration platformer with constant challenges and an incredible soundtrack that it was for its premiere a few years. Visually it might not be as shiny as the original but Ori makes up for that with improved balance finetuning, among other things.
  7. Sep 30, 2019
    80
    Gorgeous visuals and some sublime visual storytelling, Ori And The Blind Forest might not do much that is genuinely new but almost everything it does attempt is genuinely great.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 87 out of 109
  2. Negative: 9 out of 109
  1. Sep 28, 2019
    10
    The only game that made me cry. Twice. First because I was sad and then because it ran so smooth on my switch
  2. Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Absolute brilliant! I just finished the game 100%, and I am truly amazed by the experience it gave me.

    Let me point out it's best features: -
    Absolute brilliant! I just finished the game 100%, and I am truly amazed by the experience it gave me.

    Let me point out it's best features:
    - Beautiful, emotional story
    - Gorgeous graphics in 60fps
    - Absolutely amazing orchestral music
    - Perfectly smooth (yet challenging) platforming
    - Character abilities progression
    - 10+ hours of pure fun & beautiful experience for all you senses
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  3. Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Me encanto el juego, excelente ambientación, todo un reto el plataformeo, recomendado
  4. Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Дважды проходил на XBox. Теперь есть повод ещё пару раз пройти на свитче) Шедевральное произведение!Дважды проходил на XBox. Теперь есть повод ещё пару раз пройти на свитче) Шедевральное произведение!
  5. Jun 20, 2021
    9
    A beautiful game I had problems to let the controller or the console go the way it has drawn me in with its excellent art style and gameplay.A beautiful game I had problems to let the controller or the console go the way it has drawn me in with its excellent art style and gameplay.
    At the start I had to get used to the sensitive controls, Ori moves fast at the slightest controller input (except when she carries a heavy stone).
    The last zone of the game is the one I enjoyed the most, due to its platform heavy parts. Unfortunately that's also where I felt this game's biggest flaw: The fact I had to change from the joystick to the D-Pad from time to time, I prefer to play 2D games with the latter.
    Nonetheless Ori and the Blind Forest is an excellent game. I haven't played its sequel yet, apparently it's even better.
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  6. Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Great metroidvania game with beautiful scenario.
    Complex Gameplay with adjust learning curve.
    Recommended.
    Cons: could add some new mechanics
  7. Aug 26, 2020
    0
    This game is beautiful. I was so happy to see this game come to Switch. Since i wouldn't have had a chance to play it otherwise. TheThis game is beautiful. I was so happy to see this game come to Switch. Since i wouldn't have had a chance to play it otherwise. The movement and and combat is fluid and responsive, just satisfying. The music the environments and animations are all top quality. There were a lot of creative puzzles to get through in the environments. There were some sequences that i kept dying, but they were so fun and challenging, that i didn't mind having to do them over and over.

    I want to give it a 10, but for 1 single design choice. I am deducting 1. The escape scenes. These awful bits were just straight up un-fun. i get it they were supposed to be frantic, indiana jones under then shutting stone door type moments. but they were punishing and frustrating and i just wanted to get through them. and even when i made it through, i felt no sense of accomplishment, just relief.
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