Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 431 Ratings

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  1. omontilla
    Sep 7, 2023
    10
    Me encanto el juego, excelente ambientación, todo un reto el plataformeo, recomendado
  2. jdavis
    Jul 14, 2023
    10
    This game had me hooked from the very beginning. I never had so much fun playing and figuring out what to do next. What a GREAT game and I agree with all those who loved this game. You will not be disappointed in purchasing this.
  3. TheXxchaKing
    Jul 7, 2023
    9
    + Soundtrack is a glorious masterpiece that invoked tears of joy and sorrow
    + Art direction is just gorgeous and really shines on the screen
    + Platforming gameplay is silky smooth + Metroidvania exploration is satisfying and rewarding + Minimalist narrative is beautiful and charged with heart and spirit + Chase sequences are memorable - Inconsistent difficulty spikes and cheap    + Soundtrack is a glorious masterpiece that invoked tears of joy and sorrow
    + Art direction is just gorgeous and really shines on the screen
    + Platforming gameplay is silky smooth
    + Metroidvania exploration is satisfying and rewarding
    + Minimalist narrative is beautiful and charged with heart and spirit
    + Chase sequences are memorable

    - Inconsistent difficulty spikes and cheap deaths are prevalent    … Expand
  4. BadSector
    Jun 21, 2023
    8
    Great visuals and soundtrack. It would have gave it 10 if it wasn't extremely difficult to complete.
  5. PacoBN23
    Apr 25, 2023
    9
    Un juego que me ha gustado mucho en general, destacando su apartado gráfico y sonoro. Uno de los mejores metroidvania que he jugado, aunque pensaba que habría batallas contra jefes en vez de ser puro plataformeo. Sin embargo, me he divertido mucho jugándolo. Lo recomiendo mucho.
  6. mariebot
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I can't explain how much I enjoyed this game from start to finish. The immersive music, the magical graphic, the challenging yet rewarding platforming. I thought it would be too difficult and I will get frustrated, but even I, with a considerable amount of deaths, I managed to complete it on Normal difficulty. Don't let anything stop you and go play this gem.
  7. jayo1990
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Beautiful game with a good story and fantastic music. Sometimes it gets a bit repetitive but the story is short enough that this doesnt become an issue. One of the better side scrolling games around.
  8. hileger
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
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  9. Beowulf0711
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    This game is wonderful. The music is fantastic, the art is beautiful, the story is heartfelt, and the game itself is just amazing to play. I can't say enough good things about this masterpiece.
  10. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
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    Un videojuego que en lo audiovisual está a la altura de una obra de arte.
    Historia conmovedora sin ningún tipo de diálogo y apenas presencia de texto. Es la aventura de los personajes lo que nos hace apegarnos a ellos mediante lo que les sucede. Cinematográficamente es lo máximo a lo que puede aspirar un videojuego. Apabullante diseño de niveles y de progresión, no querrás dejar de    +
    Un videojuego que en lo audiovisual está a la altura de una obra de arte.
    Historia conmovedora sin ningún tipo de diálogo y apenas presencia de texto. Es la aventura de los personajes lo que nos hace apegarnos a ellos mediante lo que les sucede. Cinematográficamente es lo máximo a lo que puede aspirar un videojuego.
    Apabullante diseño de niveles y de progresión, no querrás dejar de jugar.
    Buenísima curva de dificultad. Reta al jugador, otorgando un alto nivel de satisfacción.
    Uno de los mejores backtrackings y recolección de coleccionables que he visto en un videojuego. Incita a completarlo en su totalidad.
    Pese a la resolución variable según juegues en portátil o en sobremesa, el rendimiento a 60fps sólidos y el estilo gráfico hace que se vea de maravilla. Uno de los juegos más bellos que se han hecho nunca. Poesía en movimiento.
    Que un juego indie llegue a estas cotas de calidad solo merece el aplauso unánime del público y la compra obligada. Es el ejemplo que deberían seguir todas las compañías independientes.

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    Que su duración no supere casi las 10 horas lo deja al borde de la perfección que sí obtiene su secuela.
    Algunas secciones tediosas que se superan a base de ensayo y error.
    Como casi todo Metroidvania, una vez acabado no ofrece demasiada rejugabilidad más allá de volver a completarlo siguiendo el mismo camino lineal.    … Expand
  11. Heracross93
    Oct 11, 2022
    9
    A beautiful game that will hook you in quickly with intuitive controls and a rewarding skilltree. A gem of a game.
  12. bernardowerner
    Aug 22, 2022
    9
    One of the most beautiful and fluid games I've ever played. For those who find it difficult to immerse itself in metroidvania games: you should really try this. At the same time the game challenges you, it gives you a very fluid gameplay and skill tree development. I'm eager to play the Will of the Wisps. The plot tries to be more moving than necessary but still I'd prefer this rather thanOne of the most beautiful and fluid games I've ever played. For those who find it difficult to immerse itself in metroidvania games: you should really try this. At the same time the game challenges you, it gives you a very fluid gameplay and skill tree development. I'm eager to play the Will of the Wisps. The plot tries to be more moving than necessary but still I'd prefer this rather than a more simplistic one.… Expand
  13. CTAN
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Definitely one of my favourite games in Switch. I completed this game twice, even the hard mode. It's a typical metroidvania game, but the movement, the game design, the flow are just so good. Hope this franchise keeps going stronger.
  14. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    An incredibly enjoyable ride. An simple narrative that leads to exciting places and crazy adventures. The flow in this game feels just right and the world is vibrant and beautiful.
  15. tiper
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most beautiful games that I've ever played. The artwork, gameplay and soundtrack, to me, they were all perfect.
  16. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Everything about the game is both challenging and well thought out. Fabulous escape sequences, some of the best I've ever played.
  17. chabanenkopp
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and enriching games I have ever played in my life. Please, don't miss this game. Moreover, it is amazing on Switch, beautiful graphics and framerate, and I had no glitches or bugs playing.
  18. Pete112
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    I played this after having completed the sequel which was my favourite all time game.

    The emphasis is far more on platforming than combat. The platforming is harder than in Will of the Wisps, especially the chase sequences. I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had played it before the sequel and in its own right its a very good game. Its just I had been spoilt with Hollow Knight    I played this after having completed the sequel which was my favourite all time game.

    The emphasis is far more on platforming than combat. The platforming is harder than in Will of the Wisps, especially the chase sequences.

    I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had played it before the sequel and in its own right its a very good game. Its just I had been spoilt with Hollow Knight and Will of the Wisps before I played this.

    Still one of the best metroidvanias ever. Just play them in order if you can and you will appreciate it far more.    … Expand
  19. HeavyMachineGon
    Oct 8, 2021
    8
    手残党，死亡861次，13.5小时，100%探索。
    游戏前期不熟悉操作和技能比较少，非常难打，经常卡关，一度想弃了，但慢慢变强之后，游戏难度就下降了，点满技能之后想死是比较难的。慢慢熟悉游戏之后开始喜欢起ori这个游戏，特别是音乐和画面，以及游戏的游戏性和流畅性（不死亡的情况）和打击爽快感。
    中文翻译想吐槽，剧情翻译的云里雾里。而且那么美的游戏画面，用了个最普通的中文字体，意境大打折扣了。    手残党，死亡861次，13.5小时，100%探索。
    游戏前期不熟悉操作和技能比较少，非常难打，经常卡关，一度想弃了，但慢慢变强之后，游戏难度就下降了，点满技能之后想死是比较难的。慢慢熟悉游戏之后开始喜欢起ori这个游戏，特别是音乐和画面，以及游戏的游戏性和流畅性（不死亡的情况）和打击爽快感。
    中文翻译想吐槽，剧情翻译的云里雾里。而且那么美的游戏画面，用了个最普通的中文字体，意境大打折扣了。
  20. Natejc07
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible! The soundtrack is probably the best of any game I’ve played. Mixed with the beautiful art style and challenging areas I couldn’t put it down.
  21. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    痛并快乐着的受苦游戏-。-感觉新买的joycon能在保修期内搞坏， 比蔚蓝更平易近人，战斗有点无聊，存档机制虽然有点坑爹但是还是有点策略性~
  22. aukalender
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    A really lovely game. The intro was very touching. Afterwards, I think there was little story other than "liberating a forest" meaning clearing different areas of the game and advancing. There are some memorable parts of the game such as the Ginso tree, and the final part with the burning volcano or mountain or whatever. The gameplay is really strong, with a lot of enjoyable mechanics thatA really lovely game. The intro was very touching. Afterwards, I think there was little story other than "liberating a forest" meaning clearing different areas of the game and advancing. There are some memorable parts of the game such as the Ginso tree, and the final part with the burning volcano or mountain or whatever. The gameplay is really strong, with a lot of enjoyable mechanics that are unlocked very carefully, in a tempo that allows the player to understand and master them. Ori as a lead character is great, I really like its (his?) design - a white cat/rabbit spirit of light. The graphics and the forest design was cool. The enemies were somewhat repetitive. The game was a little more difficult than it needed to be, and at times frustrating. But overall it was a great experience that I think every gamer should try.… Expand
  23. ophone
    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.
    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.    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.    … Expand
  24. Kakadu
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, beautiful, sad and alot of fun to play. Gameplay is amazing. Must-Play.
  25. aditya1101
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    great game with a lot of really cool and innovative mechanics (especially bash). Some sequences (like the water vein escape sequence) were some of the best platforming experiences I've ever had, and although the game unfortunately didn't maintain that level for its entirety it was still a really amazing platformer with stunning visuals.
  26. Robloxcraft_YM
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte en todos sus aspectos resaltando sus gráficos y banda sonora.
  27. Prittii
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    After playing this game and the Will of the Wisps I’m left with two contradictory feelings: First, I can’t enjoy any other game, because nothing compares to the perfection of this one. Graphics, music, game play, story... it’s pure fun and challenging art. It’s possible to play it really quickly, but I played very through, going back to finish all tasks. At some points really, reallyAfter playing this game and the Will of the Wisps I’m left with two contradictory feelings: First, I can’t enjoy any other game, because nothing compares to the perfection of this one. Graphics, music, game play, story... it’s pure fun and challenging art. It’s possible to play it really quickly, but I played very through, going back to finish all tasks. At some points really, really challenging. The story is so beautiful and compelling that I was crying like a baby at the end. Then it comes my second feeling: this is a huge breakthrough for videogames and hopefully it will inspire game developers to create more like this. The story isn’t just another goofy excuse for an adventure. It was actually like watching a really beautiful movie, full of twists and emotional moments. Ori and the Blind Forest is a must-have game and a new born classic.… Expand
  28. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. Not only the story will make you tear up, the gameplay and soundtrack are both incredible! The art style is one of the most beautiful styles I've seen, and this an Indie game we're talking about. Just amazing, I loved everything about it!
  29. alanwaketan
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    相信说起奥日，让人最印象深刻的莫不是其美术风格。的确如梦如幻，配合上悠扬的主题曲真的是让人如痴如醉。然而不亚于蔚蓝的难度一下犹如冰水把你浇醒，提醒你这是个危险的世界不可久留。除此之外，小奥日可能是我见过最会跳的平台跳跃游戏主角。其弹射技能真的是画龙点睛之笔，从未玩过如此好玩的技能。飞沙走石，敌人甚至是敌人的攻击都可以作为小奥日弹射的跳板。配合上后期的滑翔伞，只要你技术好就可以足不点地一直滞空一直爽。当然开发者是明显意识到这一点的，游戏里头的三个大逃脱大场景就把奥日的优势发挥得淋漓尽致再配合上雄雄响起的主题曲真可谓激燃。但代价也是惨烈的，死十次都恐怕不足以逃生。玩家以后听到这主题曲怕是直接PTSD。BGM响起之时就是奥日的末日。相信说起奥日，让人最印象深刻的莫不是其美术风格。的确如梦如幻，配合上悠扬的主题曲真的是让人如痴如醉。然而不亚于蔚蓝的难度一下犹如冰水把你浇醒，提醒你这是个危险的世界不可久留。除此之外，小奥日可能是我见过最会跳的平台跳跃游戏主角。其弹射技能真的是画龙点睛之笔，从未玩过如此好玩的技能。飞沙走石，敌人甚至是敌人的攻击都可以作为小奥日弹射的跳板。配合上后期的滑翔伞，只要你技术好就可以足不点地一直滞空一直爽。当然开发者是明显意识到这一点的，游戏里头的三个大逃脱大场景就把奥日的优势发挥得淋漓尽致再配合上雄雄响起的主题曲真可谓激燃。但代价也是惨烈的，死十次都恐怕不足以逃生。玩家以后听到这主题曲怕是直接PTSD。BGM响起之时就是奥日的末日。
  30. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    This game feels like an interactive Disney movie.
    There's a warm nostalgic feeling that will come over you when playing this.
    You will feel very emotional playing this game and might even come near to crying at some parts. The gameplay feels smooth and fun too. However, the map design and combat is quite basic and linear for a metroidvania. Verdict: This game is absolutely stunning    This game feels like an interactive Disney movie.
    There's a warm nostalgic feeling that will come over you when playing this.
    You will feel very emotional playing this game and might even come near to crying at some parts.
    The gameplay feels smooth and fun too.
    However, the map design and combat is quite basic and linear for a metroidvania.

    Verdict: This game is absolutely stunning and worth your time.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 4/5 - It feels great. But is a bit too basic especially during combat.
    Level Design: 4/5 - The sequences where you have to move upwards inside the trees were great. The rest is quite basic tho.
    Soundtrack: 5/5 - Perfect and a great listen even without context. Listen to this!
    Story: 4/5 - It's not deep but gets the job done and is very emotional. Great stuff here.
    Graphics: 5/5 - Stunning. It's a miracle how good this looks on Nintendo Switch.
    Length: 4/5 - About 9 hours long. There isn't much extra content in the game aside from the main quest.
    Replay Value: 2/5 - Fun to play but not many reasons to go back to the game.
    Enjoyment: 5/5 - Had a blast playing this.

    Overall rating: 33/40 => 8.25/10 => 8/10    … Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  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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