Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 447 Ratings

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  1. LUFCXI
    Mar 16, 2016
    10
    I didn't think this game could get any better. Wonderful art style, backed by a heart wrenching storyline, beautifully crafted music and tough game controls will challenge gamers of all ages and levels. New content fits in seamlessly and you'd swear it was there from the beginning. For players of the previous edition, the two new abilities are perfect for those final few achievementsI didn't think this game could get any better. Wonderful art style, backed by a heart wrenching storyline, beautifully crafted music and tough game controls will challenge gamers of all ages and levels. New content fits in seamlessly and you'd swear it was there from the beginning. For players of the previous edition, the two new abilities are perfect for those final few achievements you've been missing :)… Expand
  2. 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 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    Visually 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.    … Expand
  3. Z_whites
    Jun 15, 2016
    10
    I've already gave Ori 10/10 and this deserves the score as well it is the same game but with new and awesome features and more things to do, if you haven't picked up this game now is the time to do so!
  4. 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 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 alreadyIn 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.… Expand
  5. 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 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 !
  6. raba
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Absolutamente una obra maestra, una genialidad en diseño, música, jugabilidad, curva de dificultad... Todo, absolutamente todo lo de este juego brilla con carácter propio. Recomendado para los aficionados a los plataformas de la vieja escuela.
  7. D1c3r0ll
    Jun 19, 2019
    5
    Tight well made action platformer (metrodvania) punctuated by too many frustrating escape sequences. If repeating the same escape sequences resulting 25p of your play doesn't sound good, the rest of an otherwise great game may not be worth it
  8. Ekon
    Mar 1, 2020
    6
    Ori is strictly for hardcore platform players because the game requires razor sharp ability with the controller. A platformer like 'Bloodstained, Ritual of The Night' is a walk in the park compared to this. There are many unforgiving sequences in Ori, and the game culminates with the toughest section of all; getting through the volcano. There is simply a section that I can't pass andOri is strictly for hardcore platform players because the game requires razor sharp ability with the controller. A platformer like 'Bloodstained, Ritual of The Night' is a walk in the park compared to this. There are many unforgiving sequences in Ori, and the game culminates with the toughest section of all; getting through the volcano. There is simply a section that I can't pass and after 50 or 60 tries I just gave it up. So, I completed about 94% of the game, but can't complete it, which is why I'm not rating it higher then a six.… Expand
  9. RWilco
    May 22, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely smashing. It's unbelievable actually - the sheer amount of imagination and creativity is breathtaking. This game takes aspects from all major platformers of the past while adding tons of new and creative ideas. The story is very emotional with great pacing, the levels are very challenging, the graphics are a sight to behold and the music - unbelievable. 10 out of 10This game is absolutely smashing. It's unbelievable actually - the sheer amount of imagination and creativity is breathtaking. This game takes aspects from all major platformers of the past while adding tons of new and creative ideas. The story is very emotional with great pacing, the levels are very challenging, the graphics are a sight to behold and the music - unbelievable. 10 out of 10 - no cons at all!… Expand
  10. mikehettfield
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Masterpiece, this is the way games should be made, highly recommended, everything from visuals, to gameplay, to music, this a is really enjoyable game, you can bind-buy this game with no worries.
  11. EmilyV
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    A definitive release was not necessarily needed but extremely welcomed. The added content made an already flawless game better. Playing through the game a second time was somehow more fun. I will always highly recommend this game. The best side scrolling game Xbox One currently has to offer. Beautiful graphics, fluid controls and solid game play that almost forces you to finish in oneA definitive release was not necessarily needed but extremely welcomed. The added content made an already flawless game better. Playing through the game a second time was somehow more fun. I will always highly recommend this game. The best side scrolling game Xbox One currently has to offer. Beautiful graphics, fluid controls and solid game play that almost forces you to finish in one sitting it's so riveting.… Expand
  12. samharris7
    Aug 7, 2016
    1
    The soundtrack is wonderful. The animation is good. Regrettably, the most important element, the gameplay, is overrated. Traversal is tiresome and monotonous.
  13. Karuzo
    Apr 17, 2016
    0
    Really just a copy and paste of all the recent side scrolling platformers, no original content and it leaves the user with a sense of loss compared to other giants in its category.
  14. AbrahamLink
    Apr 27, 2016
    0
    I didn't like the original that much, and a rerelease is as unnecessary as it could get. Cash grab, skip on it. If you still like childish movies and such that provide nothing new and tell generic stories without risking anything or treading new grounds, give it a go.
  15. Rodrigo_31
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    From the start to finish the game captures you, sucking you softly to its world... Flawless and impeccable, the game had too much environment varieties, outstanding gameplay, challenging situations, and if you play in hard settings like me you'll probably enjoy it even more, because the game is asking for you to dare and beat it... The animations, the simple minded plot and yet heartFrom the start to finish the game captures you, sucking you softly to its world... Flawless and impeccable, the game had too much environment varieties, outstanding gameplay, challenging situations, and if you play in hard settings like me you'll probably enjoy it even more, because the game is asking for you to dare and beat it... The animations, the simple minded plot and yet heart warming, touching and emotional, the length, the graphics, the soundtrack... this game is top notch, few games have managed to reach that standard of perfection since I started played video games back in 89 with Atari. Ori is a masterpiece, a true achievement as a game as it is supposed to be, simply fun, fluid, charismatic, intriguing, full of emotions, and everything else good memories can bring back to an old school gamer, but a great adventure for this new generations of games too.

    Remaking my Top 3 now:

    1 - Ori
    2 - Shadow of Mordor
    3 - Dark Souls 3    … Expand
  16. Undertuto
    Nov 12, 2019
    9
    Uno de los juegos más hermosos. Lo terminé en el modo más difícil y me divertí como un niño. Excelente banda sonora. Una obra de arte preciosa.
  17. memus
    Jan 12, 2021
    7
    Not as great as Celeste, but still worthwhile.

    Pros: * The music is matched perfectly with art direction (especially in cutscenes) * Metroidvania structure is satisfying (that different from Celeste) * Skills are introduced gradually and that gives time to master them. Cons: * On my Series X the game crashed a few times. The most annoying crash was right after the final boss    Not as great as Celeste, but still worthwhile.

    Pros:
    * The music is matched perfectly with art direction (especially in cutscenes)
    * Metroidvania structure is satisfying (that different from Celeste)
    * Skills are introduced gradually and that gives time to master them.

    Cons:
    * On my Series X the game crashed a few times. The most annoying crash was right after the final boss section, so I needed to replay it again.
    * The art style is beautiful, but not that functional. Countless times I simply wasn't noticing spikes or miscalculated what's grabbable. That was especially annoying during boss sections
    * Controls could have been tighter. Climbing over a tiny ledge was a pain even after 10 hours with the game.
    * I got only 81% of achievements. It has quite a few with unreasonable level of game finesse (like a single life walkthrough)    … Expand
  18. FreedomFighters
    May 6, 2018
    10
    Guys...wow. Absolutely wow. What a game. The Xbox One may not have too many huge, worthwhile first-party titles, but damn it all, "Ori and the Blind Forest" is one of them!
    This game has it all: great, fun platforming, absolutely GORGEOUS scenery and visuals, very beautiful music, a great amount of challenge even on the "Easy" difficulty, a very sad but beautiful story and very lovable    Guys...wow. Absolutely wow. What a game. The Xbox One may not have too many huge, worthwhile first-party titles, but damn it all, "Ori and the Blind Forest" is one of them!
    This game has it all: great, fun platforming, absolutely GORGEOUS scenery and visuals, very beautiful music, a great amount of challenge even on the "Easy" difficulty, a very sad but beautiful story and very lovable characters (I found myself sympathizing with Ori, a character that doesn't even speak, more than I find myself sympathizing with several characters in mainstream AAA titles), and several sequences that get the heart pounding and even evoke my emotional side! I'll tell you guys this, I don't think I've ever cried over a story in a video game. "Ori and the Blind Forest" had me DAMN close. This game is absolutely masterful, and dare I say, it's one of the best 2D platformers I have ever played. If you haven't played this game yet, please, do yourself a favor! Wow, what a game. Moon Studios, congratulations, this game is brilliant. I can't wait for you guys to release "Ori and the Will of the Wisps."
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"    … Expand
  19. antpaca
    Sep 7, 2016
    10
    This is the best platform game and up there with the best games overall that I've ever played. The visuals and soundtrack completely lure you into the world, creating an almost meditative feel to playing it. It challenges the player without ever becoming a controller-flinging-frustration. The simple story is compelling, engaging, and flows with the gameplay perfectly. I hope they continueThis is the best platform game and up there with the best games overall that I've ever played. The visuals and soundtrack completely lure you into the world, creating an almost meditative feel to playing it. It challenges the player without ever becoming a controller-flinging-frustration. The simple story is compelling, engaging, and flows with the gameplay perfectly. I hope they continue the franchise!… Expand
  20. NexusTsunami
    Jan 22, 2017
    7
    Schönes Spiel. Die Grafik... die Steuerung... die Rätsel... der Anspruch... und VORALLEM der Soundtrack. Alles ist stimmig... und es ist traurig... Aber dennoch, ist es für mich leider nur zu einem Lückenfüller geworden. Vielleicht auch, da ich nicht der große Fan von Jump and Run bzw. Plattformen bin.

    Aber da ich dieses Spiel mögen dennoch durchgespielt habe und bewerte legt einiges an    Schönes Spiel. Die Grafik... die Steuerung... die Rätsel... der Anspruch... und VORALLEM der Soundtrack. Alles ist stimmig... und es ist traurig... Aber dennoch, ist es für mich leider nur zu einem Lückenfüller geworden. Vielleicht auch, da ich nicht der große Fan von Jump and Run bzw. Plattformen bin.

    Aber da ich dieses Spiel mögen dennoch durchgespielt habe und bewerte legt einiges an Gewicht in die Wagschale. Für Spieler die dieses Gerne sowie für Casual Gamer bestimmt eine Perle. Für mich ein solides Spiel.    … Expand
  21. Rupper
    Nov 9, 2016
    10
    Poesía echa videojuego, maravillosamente perfecta y toda una delicia artísticamente y audiovisualmente hablando. Este es un imprescindible junto a Valiant Hearts y The Journey al que todo el mundo debería jugar.
  22. SOLIDSNAKEN64
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    Ori is an awesome metroidvania game. They level design is superb and the puzzles are difficult. The story was interesting enough but the graphics and art design is where this game shines! I picked it up on sale for $10, I finished it on hard which took me around 10 hours. Playing on hard plan on dieing alot!
  23. RODOLFMENESES
    Aug 19, 2017
    9
    Excelente juego. Recomiendo jugarlo en dificultad dificil para que el reto sea mayor.
    Graficos increibles. De los imperdibles si se es poseedor de un xbox one
  24. DaydreamR
    Apr 6, 2017
    8
    Short review for this game. environment is beautiful but everything inside this so harm. Hard to play in the first time because controlling this should be practice. Lot of ability for choose, hide secret in the game.

    The story aren't complicated, easy to understand and make me feel good in ending
  25. DKurac
    Jan 5, 2019
    5
    First time I saw this game I expected some logic platformer like Limbo or Max the curse of brotherhood but I was horribly wrong. Visuals and sound are really nice and story and characters are interesting but this is all good I can say about it. First thing I had problems with and it lasted for entire game was manual saving. I forgot so many times to create soul link and automatic savesFirst time I saw this game I expected some logic platformer like Limbo or Max the curse of brotherhood but I was horribly wrong. Visuals and sound are really nice and story and characters are interesting but this is all good I can say about it. First thing I had problems with and it lasted for entire game was manual saving. I forgot so many times to create soul link and automatic saves were so rare. It was so frustrating because there are several really hard parts. Next terrible thing was that the when I was upgrading health and damage then enemies were stronger. So I felt so weak entire game. Also spikes damage was increasing. Controls were also bad. I accidentally stomp into spikes so many times. And last thing there is lots of missable achievements which are especially in fast paced places where you don't have a time to looking for secrets and then you can't go back or replay it again.… Expand
  26. chocapic
    Mar 7, 2020
    10
    Un cuadro en movimiento, solo se puede describir asi. Artísticamente es lo mejor que he jugado en mi vida, música que me ha hecho llorar, jugabilidad increíble, difícil como pocos... Este juego no se merece un 10, se merece un 45/10 como poco, y me parece una falta de respeto darle menos de un 9, simplemente porque seas manco.
  27. ZenOfRazor
    Nov 24, 2017
    10
    Beautiful and in depth gameplay with a very touching and well thought out storyline to back it up. It can be challenging, however, the game never once dives into the "cheap" difficulty. All around a very charming game.
  28. stokesj2
    May 24, 2018
    10
    Having played games throughout most of my life, it is hard for most games to grab me in a way that hasn't already been done before. After running into the soundtrack while listening to gaming playlist, I had to buy the game immediately and see if the game lived up to the amazing score, and it did not disappoint. The first 15-20 minutes is beautifully done and the game never lets up fromHaving played games throughout most of my life, it is hard for most games to grab me in a way that hasn't already been done before. After running into the soundtrack while listening to gaming playlist, I had to buy the game immediately and see if the game lived up to the amazing score, and it did not disappoint. The first 15-20 minutes is beautifully done and the game never lets up from there. One of the best Xbox titles in a long time, and a must buy for anyone.… Expand
  29. nichi
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    The Best Game that I ever played, without comments.
    Graphics: 10/10.
    Art: 10/10.
    Music/Soundtrack: 10/10.
    Gameplay: 10/10.
    Story: 10/10
    interface: 10/10
    World: 10/10;
  30. SpookySpectre
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    My favorite game in all of existence (at least until Will of the Wisps comes out to top it). Beautiful, hand-painted visuals, gripping story, and Easy to learn, hard to master game-play, and one of the most beautiful soundtracks I've ever heard. You can even place your own checkpoints wherever you want. Once you get all the upgrades you'll feel like a god, able to move everywhere whileMy favorite game in all of existence (at least until Will of the Wisps comes out to top it). Beautiful, hand-painted visuals, gripping story, and Easy to learn, hard to master game-play, and one of the most beautiful soundtracks I've ever heard. You can even place your own checkpoints wherever you want. Once you get all the upgrades you'll feel like a god, able to move everywhere while barely touching the ground. I can't recommend it highly enough. You will die. A lot. But it's all part of the fun. Again, I can't recommend this highly enough to you. Play for yourself and see.… Expand
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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#39 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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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
  1. CD-Action
    Jun 29, 2016
    90
    One of the best platformers is now more accessible (but even the lowest difficulty setting can be frustrating) and introduces a new area and two new useful skills. The Definitive Edition is a great opportunity to catch up if you haven’t played this amazing game (and you really should!), but also a good reason to revisit Nibel. [06/2016, p.59]
  2. Gaming Nexus
    May 6, 2016
    90
    Ori's second appearance is just as memorable as the first. The world is just as gorgeous as before and with two new zones to discover and explore, there is more to unlock for players both old and new. The difficulty has been ramped up for those wanting a better challenge, and only the best of the best will survive One Life mode.
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  3. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Apr 28, 2016
    90
    Quotation forthcoming.
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