Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 431 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 361 out of 431
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 431
  3. Negative: 31 out of 431
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  1. FlyingPiloswine
    Jun 13, 2021
    0
    The art is gorgeous, but it definitely hinders gameplay at times because a lot of important features do not read well. The most egregious example of this is in the winter area's arcane tower. The mechanics of the gravity orb just do not get illustrated properly, and the art depicts things incorrectly. The escape sequences are pure frustration and not fun at all, again because there is noThe art is gorgeous, but it definitely hinders gameplay at times because a lot of important features do not read well. The most egregious example of this is in the winter area's arcane tower. The mechanics of the gravity orb just do not get illustrated properly, and the art depicts things incorrectly. The escape sequences are pure frustration and not fun at all, again because there is no clear depiction of how to solve some platforming areas, and the art actively tricks you.

    In addition, the right trigger does WAY too much work. Glide mechanic, wall cling mechanic, pick up items mechanic... misclicks galore. Put that stuff on different buttons. Make wall cling left trigger at least.    … Expand
  2. ProggyFroggy
    Nov 3, 2019
    4
    I started out really loving this game, but eventually its major flaws started to pop up.
    That was when I got stuck in the Moon Grotto with LITERALLY no way for me to progress any further. As I had only one life cell, no energy, no way to get back up to a teleport spot, and with no proper save system, I could not reload a previous save. The only possible way for me to progress was if I    I started out really loving this game, but eventually its major flaws started to pop up.
    That was when I got stuck in the Moon Grotto with LITERALLY no way for me to progress any further. As I had only one life cell, no energy, no way to get back up to a teleport spot, and with no proper save system, I could not reload a previous save. The only possible way for me to progress was if I instantly became a pro at the game and didn't die once until the next energy cell. Which was a bit hard with all the spikes all over the place.
    I'd basically have to restart the whole game, which I'm not doing.    … Expand
  3. rvncto
    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. 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, butThis 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.    … Expand
  4. LukeLx
    Jan 4, 2022
    4
    After many and many praises about the game I decided to play the demo and I bought it discounted on Switch. Well, what was not apparent in the demo is that it is a souls like platform, you die, and die and die because this is how it is designed. No, I had no intention to play a souls like platform, much much worse than donkey kong tropical freeze, it is not funny, it is boring as hell.After many and many praises about the game I decided to play the demo and I bought it discounted on Switch. Well, what was not apparent in the demo is that it is a souls like platform, you die, and die and die because this is how it is designed. No, I had no intention to play a souls like platform, much much worse than donkey kong tropical freeze, it is not funny, it is boring as hell. The graphics is just decent, I don't know about the other versions.
    Total disappointment    … Expand
  5. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    terrible gameplay with really annoying music on the game. i really wish it has more fun
  6. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad. all the gameplay is very difficult with no reason. the game also looks cheap
  7. bhappenstance
    Jan 21, 2023
    4
    I was a huge fan of the sequel (Will of the Wisps), but find the predecessor far, far more frustrating. The visuals and music are still stunning, but the controls and difficulty are all over the place. I'm only a few hours in and have already died dozens upon dozens of times. The save system is somewhat forgiving, but constantly falling into pits with spikes or water or whatever --I was a huge fan of the sequel (Will of the Wisps), but find the predecessor far, far more frustrating. The visuals and music are still stunning, but the controls and difficulty are all over the place. I'm only a few hours in and have already died dozens upon dozens of times. The save system is somewhat forgiving, but constantly falling into pits with spikes or water or whatever -- everything kills you -- simply means doubling down on pattern recognition rather than your wits. No flow = not fun.

    The Will of the Wisps was one of my favourite games of that year, but this one goes on the ash heap after only a couple of hours.    … Expand
  8. McBoatface
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    Well, it´s a beautiful game with nice animations. But that´s about it. I bought this game because it looked nice and seemed child friendly. Something which could be enjoyed by me, my wife and my two daughters.

    But man, this game is frustrating and nothing I would give to a child or anyone who want´s to have a good and relaxing time. Since when is it considered good game design to    Well, it´s a beautiful game with nice animations. But that´s about it. I bought this game because it looked nice and seemed child friendly. Something which could be enjoyed by me, my wife and my two daughters.

    But man, this game is frustrating and nothing I would give to a child or anyone who want´s to have a good and relaxing time.

    Since when is it considered good game design to have the player die over and over again? I get that this is a thing with bosses to get their sequences right. But in this game you will die every other minute. Just to get the height of a jump on spot. Just to get a landing on spot. No room for the slightest mistakes. Sometimes you don´t even see where you have to jump to. Surprise ************, there is a thorn bush. You die. Next time turn a little further to the left. But you´ll die anyway. Because surprise ************, there´s a monster pummeling you to death while you get your bearings right. Maybe next time. Just try 10-20 times and learn the sequence. And when you´re done, have fun starting all over again. Because surprise ************, the next bit is as merciless as the last one you just did. Oh, and there´s a monster pummeling you to death while you start yelling at your TV.

    And buddy, I´m not yoking about yelling at your TV. Everyone in my house is so pissed by the game that they eventually start screaming at the TV and stop playing. Me included. Even my dog hates the game. If we boot it up and the music starts going, he will leave the room. Now I´m stuck with a game which no one in my house wants to play. And because of the big pile of *** that is the Nintendo eShop, I cannot return it.

    Buddy, you made it this far in my review. You read about my experience, my rage and endured my rant. I feel like I have to give you something back. Here´s some advice for you: If you really want to experience the game yourself, feel free to do so. But don´t buy it on Switch. Buy it on Steam first and test it. If you enjoy being frustrated all the time… well, that´s nice for you. But don't be fooled by the demo. This is how the game got me. The demo is nice and plays well. But once the demo is over the frustration starts.    … Expand
  9. Redbluespot
    Jun 11, 2022
    2
    Warning!
    Even though its beautiful and the music is fantastic its a kaizo game. You will die over and over and over again until you master the segment and then continue to next segment where you will die and die.
    The music is fantastic and the visual style is amazing. Its beautiful. Expect to save often (but each save cost some magic power so most times you are not able to save and will    Warning!
    Even though its beautiful and the music is fantastic its a kaizo game. You will die over and over and over again until you master the segment and then continue to next segment where you will die and die.

    The music is fantastic and the visual style is amazing. Its beautiful.

    Expect to save often (but each save cost some magic power so most times you are not able to save and will do the same segments again and again. The controls are floaty and its hard to control which will net you some extra deaths and make you doing the same thing over and over just like a kaizo game should. Expect to be angry.

    Dont expect anything like a classic Metroidvania like Metroid, Symphony of the night and such. Expect more like Hollow knight. Get good or get out. I choose to get out. I want a good time, not the oposite. Avoid if you dislike kaizo games with unfair placement of pikes that kill you, difficult jumps and frustration.    … Expand

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#3 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#18 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. KeenGamer
    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.
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  2. 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]
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    The Switch's catalogue of Metroidvania titles was already impressive - though ironically it's still lacking an actual Metroid - and now its ranks have been bolstered by one of the best in recent memory. Ori and the Blind Forest is an absolute masterpiece, a beautiful story polished to perfection in both its artistic design and core gameplay mechanics. The utterly beautiful presentation and soundtrack crafts a charming and memorable world and there are more stories in that world to come as Ori and the Will of the Wisps landing on Xbox One in a few months. Hopefully, the Switch version comes shortly after.
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