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. serega1md
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Это шедевр ! Достойное продолжение предыдущей части .
  2. Gamer1988
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Ori and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece. I played this when originally released on the Xbox One a few years ago, and loved it then. BUT...I loved it even more on the switch. From memory the original had some minor performance issues, but this switch version has ironed all of those out, and what is left is brilliantly smooth and beautiful journey. I would argue thatOri and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece. I played this when originally released on the Xbox One a few years ago, and loved it then. BUT...I loved it even more on the switch. From memory the original had some minor performance issues, but this switch version has ironed all of those out, and what is left is brilliantly smooth and beautiful journey. I would argue that the switch version looks better than the original. I cannot think of one thing I did not like about this game, thus I'm giving a 10 as it is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful story, tight controls, AMAZING graphics, and the music, oh the music is simply amazing. Flawless!… Expand
  3. catiflam88
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Just the most beautiful game i have ever played, músic and gameplay are amazing too
  4. Andresfrq
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Hace mucho no me sorprendía tanto un juego de este género. Excelente adición al catálogo de Switch.
  5. Sonyer
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is so freaking beautiful and gorgeous, the stages the music OST the characters and enemies design's wow just simple amazing. The story the ambient the controls everything is perfect 10/10 this game is a Masterpiece.
  6. vipek
    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:
    - 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
  7. Joes
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos indies llega a la híbrida con una increíble optimizacion, todo el contenido y portabilidad, no te lo pierdas
  8. lukbar
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    One of the best game on Switch. LOVE IT!
    Story 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Game play 10/10
  9. Kakadu
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, beautiful, sad and alot of fun to play. Gameplay is amazing. Must-Play.
  10. Jonnyblond77
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Now this is a metroidvania game done right. I played a lot of games of this sort through all the years and this is the perfect balance. Everyone is crazy about Celeste but to be honest. Sure if you have literally no life and can sit around all day trying to progress through just one part and after trying the same section over and over and over only to finally get that A-ha moment...whereNow this is a metroidvania game done right. I played a lot of games of this sort through all the years and this is the perfect balance. Everyone is crazy about Celeste but to be honest. Sure if you have literally no life and can sit around all day trying to progress through just one part and after trying the same section over and over and over only to finally get that A-ha moment...where at last you made it to the next section and Then ahhhh sh*t...here we go again...the same advanced hardcore kinda section that you just say...yeah...that’s enough for the day. then more power to ya but some of us fools don’t have that sort of time. Video games are meant to be an escape and enjoyment. But ori and the blind forest is such a treat. It holds your hand but at the same time it doesn’t. There were times where I couldn’t figure out where to go next or how to get to this or that part. But the best part is where if you grind enough enemies that keep respawning ..you can unlock your skills and it makes getting around those parts way easier which it should be like that so you don’t quit the game. There’s nothing worse then playing a metroidvania game where you don’t know what to do next and just quit because you literally went everywhere. The platforming and levels are designed so well that once you get a lot of skills unlocked it gets crazy what you can do but feel like a pro just getting around. I love that you venture back to old places and say..wow..I remember this spot..it sucked but not no more because I am powerful now. Anyways..the story is very touching and wonderful. These developers knocked this game out of the park. I loved it.… Expand
  11. SirPunk
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    First off I want to say that I am not a fan of metroidvania games at all. I have played games like Hollow Knight recently and could not get into them but Ori was different. Ori and The Blind Forest is a beautiful work of art. The graphics are beautiful, the music makes you feel nostalgic without even hearing it before. The game play is challenging at times but it never feels impossible. InFirst off I want to say that I am not a fan of metroidvania games at all. I have played games like Hollow Knight recently and could not get into them but Ori was different. Ori and The Blind Forest is a beautiful work of art. The graphics are beautiful, the music makes you feel nostalgic without even hearing it before. The game play is challenging at times but it never feels impossible. In my own opinion, Ori and The Blind Forest is a must play this console generation.… Expand
  12. M4N0R4F43L
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best Indie come to Nintendo Switch. Soundtrack, history. So emotional, i loved
  13. Lokia987
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, must have for Switch owners. Buy it and support this incredible team
  14. Kikow
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Jogo fantástico, trilha sonora emocionante, trilha sonora emocionante, melhor metroidvania da gen...
  15. PWSarq
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Incrível em tudo: qualidade gráfica, áudio e história. O game play mantem o que joguei no primeiro jogo, mas com algumas melhorias.
  16. JaggaFredde
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    This is without a doubt one of the best metroidvanias ever made. The Switch version is also absolutely fantastic, it's an amazing achievement to get this beautiful game to run at 60fps on this tiny piece of hardware. And it is such a rare thing to happen to see Xbox Game Studios publish a game on Switch, so don't miss this. Play it, finish it, love it, forever.
  17. HyperReal
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    The game is gorgeous and the port seems nearly perfect. Some of the water is a bit off but, given the limitations of the Switch, I doubt it’s fixable with anything approaching a reasonable budget. It’s a small nitpick anyway. With that said, there are parts of the gameplay that are so challenging, they’ll make your thumb numb. Don’t let that deter you though. I found the tough bits to beThe game is gorgeous and the port seems nearly perfect. Some of the water is a bit off but, given the limitations of the Switch, I doubt it’s fixable with anything approaching a reasonable budget. It’s a small nitpick anyway. With that said, there are parts of the gameplay that are so challenging, they’ll make your thumb numb. Don’t let that deter you though. I found the tough bits to be weirdly rewarding and kind of addictive which was a very pleasant surprise because I normally hate that sort of thing. The platforming, balance, and progression are top notch. For what it is, “Ori and the Blind Forest” is about as good as it gets.… Expand
  18. Morganfree
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Best game on Switch! Love you guys! Beautiful story, graphic, hard buy rewarding game.
  19. RevalThierry
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful games that ever existed. Plays incredible on Switch!
  20. Angelofdeath666
    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
  21. dojomaster
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Love the game so much on xbox that I bought it again on switch. Touching game with brilliant music and artstyle is sky high! Best metroivania ive even played. 11/10.
  22. italogutto
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Uma obra prima, já zerei no Pc e Xbox. Parece que nunca envelhece esse jogo. Espero que a Microsoft traga outros grandes jogos clássicos nessa pegada Indie pro switch ou até AAA mais antigos com Fable, seria um sonho.
  23. CloudMcFox
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Un juego visualmente hermoso, bastante entretenido y una sensación perfecta en jugabilidad, y en Nintendo Switch no es para menos, mantiene una resolución a 1080p y 60 FPS, como en la versión de Xbox One, la resolución es dinámica, pero en la práctica el cambio no se siente en absoluto, en el port para Nintendo Switch, se siente una mayor nitidez y saturación de colores comparada con laUn juego visualmente hermoso, bastante entretenido y una sensación perfecta en jugabilidad, y en Nintendo Switch no es para menos, mantiene una resolución a 1080p y 60 FPS, como en la versión de Xbox One, la resolución es dinámica, pero en la práctica el cambio no se siente en absoluto, en el port para Nintendo Switch, se siente una mayor nitidez y saturación de colores comparada con la versión de Xbox One, y cuenta con un pequeño zoom, ideal para el modo portátil y para la nueva
    Nintendo Switch Lite.

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition es una delicia de juego, divertido, hermoso, y el claro ejemplo de un port perfecto bastante bien trabajado y optimizado, el ejemplo de cómo se deben hacer las cosas, un trabajo a la altura de Microsoft Studios y de la misma Nintendo. En resumen, un must have en Nintendo Switch y Xbox One.    … Expand
  24. Bebba
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, probably the most beautiful 2D game I’ve ever played. Loved everything about it. Can’t remember the last time a game made me feel so many different emotions in such a short period of time. Everyone who owns a switch should buy this, worth every cent.
  25. LeifUnni
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    One of the few games that truly deserve a 10/10

    An absolute classic that every fan of Platformers need to play.
  26. shoryukennl
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best platform games I've ever played. Great controls, not too easy! loved the story overall great I want more
  27. Hellhound80
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I owned this game on Xbox wow then it was released on switch and I was unsure how it would play but wow excellent controls, amazing story and a definite must buy for switch owners.
  28. Luca_Sapienza
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Just amazing! Astonishing storytelling and gameplay.Incredible soundtrack and world design
  29. 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!
  30. Radix7
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful and has a wonderful soundtrack. It might get difficult at times, but you can often put down checkpoints and the controls are great. Definitely one of the best platformers I know.
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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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