Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

 Xbox One
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 24
  3. Negative: 0 out of 24
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  1. Digital Chumps
    Mar 13, 2016
    74
    While Ori and the Blind Forest’s style and construction were unassailable, its subscription to its declared genre was prudent if not passive. Great art shouldn’t be afraid to go outside of its lines. Definitive Edition, arriving nearly a year later, expands Ori’s content but delivers a parallel message.
  2. Game Revolution
    Mar 13, 2016
    70
    If Ori burned you before (as it had me), don’t expect an apology here. It’s still pretty, fun, and occasionally frustrating, and it still might burn your parent’s house down.

Awards & Rankings

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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
22
#22 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
39
#39 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 447 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 369 out of 447
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 447
  3. Negative: 56 out of 447
  1. Pharael
    Mar 17, 2016
    10
    Definitive Edition brought me back to the most immersive and beautiful indie game i ever played in this generation . It´s highly mandatory andDefinitive Edition brought me back to the most immersive and beautiful indie game i ever played in this generation . It´s highly mandatory and addictive ( even after finish the game you feel like playing the game again and again ) at least for me. This is a masterpiece made by a hand of an artist !… Full Review »
  2. Olafaloofian
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    In between stunning visuals, a gorgeous soundtrack, an immersing story, and incredibly fun gameplay, it's impossible not to love thisIn between stunning visuals, a gorgeous soundtrack, an immersing story, and incredibly fun gameplay, it's impossible not to love this masterpiece of a game. I don't usually enjoy platforming games, but Ori and the Blind Forest has captivated me for more hours than I'd like to admit. This Definitive Edition also offers enough new content to make the purchase worth it for those who already own the original game (it is also discounted for those users). I've suggested this game to all of my friends, and so far I haven't let a single one of them down.… Full Review »
  3. Rtheom
    May 7, 2017
    7
    Visually beautiful game, but be warned, this is a platformer. I thought that this would be more of a narrative game the way everyone talksVisually beautiful game, but be warned, this is a platformer. I thought that this would be more of a narrative game the way everyone talks about it, so if you don't like platformers, like me, don't bother with this.

    The controls are just shy of perfect and most of the jumps are too precise for my tastes. It's also one of those games where the abilities you gain as you progress make the game significantly more playable and you're left wondering why you didn't just have all of them from the start.

    If you like platformers, this is a must. If you don't, avoid it. You'll only be frustrated like I was.    … Full Review »
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