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  • Summary: Ori and the Blind Forest is a bit of a genremix – It’s a ‘Metroidvania‘, but with a stronger platforming focus and light RPG elements, all set within an atmospheric world.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 73
  2. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 10, 2015
    100
    Even the greatest cynic will be touched by this brilliant platformer. Difficulty setting is missing here and you found this quite challenging even unmerciful. Considering the whole game this small flaw can be forgiven. [Issue#251]
  2. Mar 10, 2015
    95
    Ori and the Blind Forest isn't a revolution in genre, but is brilliant in all mechanics and level design. A challenging, difficult and intelligent game with impressive visuals and a great soundtrack.
  3. Mar 9, 2015
    90
    A terrific blend of story, gameplay, and graphics, Ori and the Blind Forest is an unforgettable debut for indie developer Moon Studios.
  4. Mar 11, 2015
    90
    A magical fairy tale engraved in a sometimes frustrating but rich, beautiful and challenging platform.
  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    May 5, 2015
    90
    A beautifully presented, wonderfully designed game that spins an emotional yard and will challenge every gamer instinct in your body. An essential exclusive. [Issue#123, p.70]
  6. Mar 13, 2015
    85
    Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful game which combines a great story, great gameplay and great graphics in a challenging and tough game.
  7. Mar 9, 2015
    70
    Ori and the Blind Forest imparts a beautiful and intricate framework of the platforming and progression that came to define latter day Castlevania and Metroid titles, but it can't muster the same technical and design prowess to fuel its own ideas. This leaves Ori as an adequate model of its revered genre, just short of the execution and innovation that could have made it exemplary.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 16 out of 236
  1. Mar 11, 2015
    10
    Best game in years! This game is packed with great ideas! Took me about 15 hours to finish. Thx to MoonStudios - Thomas and Gennadiy, you didBest game in years! This game is packed with great ideas! Took me about 15 hours to finish. Thx to MoonStudios - Thomas and Gennadiy, you did a great job! Expand
  2. Mar 24, 2015
    10
    See what video games can be? Obviously a lot of time and effort wen into this game. Not my usual type of game but I had to try it.See what video games can be? Obviously a lot of time and effort wen into this game. Not my usual type of game but I had to try it. Literally the best $19.99 I've ever spent. Great console exclusive! Can't put it down! Expand
  3. Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Note maximal pour ce Ori and The Blind Forest. Je me doutais que ce jeu allais être bon, mais à ce point certainement pas. Des graphismes àNote maximal pour ce Ori and The Blind Forest. Je me doutais que ce jeu allais être bon, mais à ce point certainement pas. Des graphismes à tomber par terre, avec des effets dans tout les sens, un choix de couleurs excellent, des animations hyper réussies, mais quelques ralentissements seront présent par moment, ceux-ci reste rare tout de même. La map est immense pour un jeu comme Ori. Elle cache plein de secret qui demandera de revenir avec d'autre compétence afin d'être plus fort, donc présence d'exploration, et chaque zone dispose de ça propre pâte artistique. Le gameplay qui peut sembler au premier abord assez simple ce révèle très vite plutôt complexe et profond pour un jeu de plateforme. Exigeant, dynamique, fun, compétence à débloquer, combo, course poursuite, moment de stress, bref tout les points qui fond que ce jeu de plateforme est le maître dans le genre, j'attendais ceci depuis Rayman Legends. La bande son du jeu est magnifique avec des thème vraiment fort qui nous pousse encore plus dans l'immersion du jeu servie pas une ambiance absolument incroyable, vous allez vite ressentir des émotions pas toujours positives. Et justement la faute à un scénario vraiment triste ou le personnage est mal traité et dès le début la couleur est annoncée, il ne s'agit pas d'un rayman, ici c'est beaucoup plus triste et ça se ressent dans la globalité du titre. En Bref un jeu vraiment incroyable à faire de toute urgence qui ne dispose que d'un point faible (les lags vraiment rares). Vous en aurez pour 8h pour voir le bout du jeu avec en plus plusieurs niveau de difficulté. Expand
  4. Mar 20, 2015
    10
    This game is absolutely a must have!! colorful dynamic poesy. This game is a wonderful dream. ILOVE IT I will finish it for the second timeThis game is absolutely a must have!! colorful dynamic poesy. This game is a wonderful dream. ILOVE IT I will finish it for the second time awesome !! Thank you Moon Studios and Microsoft for this beauty. Expand
  5. May 14, 2016
    9
    Ori is one of those games that you find and then you fall in love with it. It may not have a very complex story but is like a pixar movie, itOri is one of those games that you find and then you fall in love with it. It may not have a very complex story but is like a pixar movie, it is meant to have a message and be for everyone and the very first minutes will define the first great emotions you'll feel towards the characters of this game. The art style is incredible, it is full of fantastic colors, contrasts and so much more. The little Ori becomes lovely and you really want to help him succed in his mission.
    In gameplay terms it may feel a little bit simple but you as long as you progress in the story, you'll start unlocking different abilities to use during the game. It also has a very good platforming level design and every section of this big world has a unique charm.
    Try this game, I believe that if you like platformers and a nice story/art style then this game is for you ;)

    Pros: level design, art style, story, game mechanics,

    Cons: replay value, little bit simple
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  6. Mar 27, 2022
    9
    Juegazo. Unos de los mejores apartados artísticos que recuerdo. Si tienes game pass y no lo has jugado, hazlo cuanto antes.
  7. Dec 22, 2018
    0
    L'indé de la fin de semaine est une saloperie évidemment, mais surtout une saleté de jeu de plate-formes en 2D 256 couleurs dont NintendaubeL'indé de la fin de semaine est une saloperie évidemment, mais surtout une saleté de jeu de plate-formes en 2D 256 couleurs dont Nintendaube n'a pas voulu, car Nintendaube a déjà trop de Marioles dans son catalogue niaiseux et que la poésie dégoulinante d'Ori aurait fait déborder le vase de grenadine.

    Du coup, c'est Microsoft Studios qui s'y colle et édite cette daube pleine de poésie sirupeuse avec le petit bidule qui gambade dans la forêt, le petit lutin plein de lumière face aux méchantes ténèbres de la forêt sombre et pas gentille. Aucun intérêt donc sinon de s'endormir dans la répétition débile sauf pour Rainman et tous ses amis trizos ou quadrizos (et plus si affinités).
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