Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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  1. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    Wow, what a game! Beautiful, charming and master crafted in every way. Amongst my favourite games.
  2. sathero
    Feb 19, 2023
    9
    The game is awsome in design, music, level design and etc. The only reason is not a 10 is because it crashed and I lost a few minuts of gameplay. Series s
  3. Cyborg_TDRK
    Dec 16, 2022
    10
    Eu resolvi reescrever minha review de Ori porque a minha antiga estava muito ruim, então, lá vai.

    Eu simplesmente amei esse jogo, tudo nele é extremamente perfeito, a trilha sonora, arte, a gameplay apesar de simples é satisfatória. É uma pena a Moon Studios não ter uma administração saudável, pois esse jogo tem muito carinho e coração posto nele.
  4. Sab1nX
    Nov 8, 2022
    10
    I'm not especially big on platformers, but with such fun gameplay and a wholesome heartfelt story, the Ori games are perfect!
  5. TomKing13
    Jul 17, 2022
    8
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  6. Tallgaloot
    Feb 7, 2022
    7
    Very much enjoyed this game. I’m a very casual gamer. I appreciated that I didn’t get lost and was able to find my way from point a to b with little confusion. Story was a little weak, but I had a lot of fun.
  7. Robertinho123
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Emotional rollercoaster and amazing gameplay. Loved this one from start to finish.
  8. zezeljmare
    Jun 26, 2021
    10
    EN:
    Simply beautiful. Pure art. Beautiful graphics, emotional story, great music combined with great platformer levels. The bosses are perfect and challenging. The game is a masterpiece.

    SRP:
    Jednostavno prelepo. Čista umetnost. Prelepa grafika, emotivna priča, sjajna muzika spojena sa odličnim platformer nivoima. Bosevi su savršen i solidne su izazovni. Igra je remek-delo.
  9. Woua
    Jun 18, 2021
    10
    The story is beautiful ori is one of the must play of this generation 10/10 i recommand
  10. Angryfunnydog
    Jun 16, 2021
    5
    The game is beautiful, the story is nice and kind. And everyone talked about this, that's why I started this game. But comon, some sections, especially escape sequences will just burn your ass because of odd controls and mechanics that work poorly.

    You don't put a nice physics in a platformer game where you require perfect reaction and precise actions. But the controls don't allow you    The game is beautiful, the story is nice and kind. And everyone talked about this, that's why I started this game. But comon, some sections, especially escape sequences will just burn your ass because of odd controls and mechanics that work poorly.

    You don't put a nice physics in a platformer game where you require perfect reaction and precise actions. But the controls don't allow you this opportunity, plus because of physics you just need to replay sections because the thing that you needed to make a jump, for example, is simply swept away but wind or something

    I bet super meat boy and sekiro but this game flamed my ass completely, so it's a 0 from me. That's a pitty and I'm not sure why they made this amazing game with great narrative and added such ass-cracking difficulty. And not in the whole game, but in some specific places. And it's on normal difficulty, I can't imagine what monsters play this game on hard    … Expand
  11. srinu634
    May 8, 2021
    9
    Game Design - 10/10
    Music - 10/10
    Gameplay - 8/10 Hardness settings - varying levels of hardness to choose from (which is good). Puzzles - 10/10 if you like puzzles ( I am not a fan of puzzles at all ). Cons: Linear levels, controls with lack of proper instructions sometimes because of which I was stuck for a long time, a bug that I encountered while playing. Ori and the blind    Game Design - 10/10
    Music - 10/10
    Gameplay - 8/10
    Hardness settings - varying levels of hardness to choose from (which is good).
    Puzzles - 10/10 if you like puzzles ( I am not a fan of puzzles at all ).

    Cons: Linear levels, controls with lack of proper instructions sometimes because of which I was stuck for a long time, a bug that I encountered while playing.

    Ori and the blind forest definitive edition is a beautifully narrated game that's at the epitome of how a game should look like, how the music in a game should be like. The design people have done more than juat a spectacular job for this game and hands down this game has the best design I ever saw in any game. It's beautiful and you have to experience this game to understand what I mean. Gameplay is around 10-12 hours which is ideal and not too long or not too short. I'm at an age where I can't spend hours and hours gaming so I only pick up games that are around 12 hours in length. The levels are interesting and the addition of new features to Ori after each level makes the game progression interesting in an otherwise linear levels.

    I have few cons as I mentioned earlier in this review. One of them being sometimes the puzzles are confusing that I had to check youtube to understand what to do. I also encountered a bug where I was moving a block and a laser hit it , the block fell at an angle with the ground and the wall and Ori was stuck in the triangle of the wall, floor and one side of the block and I couldn't move it. So, I had to restart the game. Apart from the abundance of puzzles and a bug that I mentioned, the game is a masterpiece and is a game that everyone should play at the least once in their lifetime. However, the Cons are no comparison to the pros of this game which marvels at game design/game art/music/story telling etc    … Expand
  12. Benjimon23
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Amazing game with beautiful visuals, music and challenging gameplay. Took about 10 hours to complete.
  13. TheDovahkiin
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    What do I have to say about this game that hasn`t been said before, it is simply a masterpiece in every single way. Also includes a lot of challenging achievements wich I aprecciate.
  14. Fir3lordZuk0
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Beautiful world, great music and story.
    GamePlay is awesome. So many skills
  15. Conski
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    What a game! It is a rare pleasure to have a game bring you on an emotional journey like this. From the very beginning you are drawn in with beautiful artwork, haunting music and a story that is so well told, it doesn’t leave you.
    Collecting all the powers and finding the secrets in each area is enjoyable and not a chore at all like some games can be. I really enjoyed every part of this    What a game! It is a rare pleasure to have a game bring you on an emotional journey like this. From the very beginning you are drawn in with beautiful artwork, haunting music and a story that is so well told, it doesn’t leave you.
    Collecting all the powers and finding the secrets in each area is enjoyable and not a chore at all like some games can be. I really enjoyed every part of this game from start to finish.    … Expand
  16. 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
  17. Skurttish
    Jan 12, 2021
    8
    A great platformer with beautiful visuals, a touching story, and amazing level design that pairs with some really fun movement-based skills.

    Probably the best thing about the game is that all of the skills are movement-based. By the game’s end, you feel like a certified ninja, flying around the screen and twirling through every level like a ballet dancer of death, able to pick between    A great platformer with beautiful visuals, a touching story, and amazing level design that pairs with some really fun movement-based skills.

    Probably the best thing about the game is that all of the skills are movement-based. By the game’s end, you feel like a certified ninja, flying around the screen and twirling through every level like a ballet dancer of death, able to pick between four different fun ways to kill every enemy.

    The visuals are also excellent, something straight out of a Disney fairy tale. And the story has a powerful and surprising ending, another thing that I really enjoyed that sets this apart from other games I’ve played this generation. It is absolutely a memorable and engrossing ride.

    But there were a few details I didn’t like as much, and that’s why it’s an 8 and not a 10:
    —Most items in the game have a similar glowy/fuzzy aesthetic, which makes it hard to tell which items are projectiles and which are not when lots of things are blowing up.
    —There is no way to move the screen, making some jumps blind. That’s stressful in a game with a limited save function.
    —Speaking of that save function, I thought I would dislike a save mechanic that was limited and consumable, and you know what, I did. I have kids—sometimes I just need to drop the game instantly. Not with Ori.

    Don’t let the negatives scare you away—it’s a really great game, and one I heartily recommend.    … Expand
  18. Tunayavuz
    Dec 16, 2020
    8
    If you have a game pass on xbox be sure to play cause it’s an amazing experience with breathtaking graphics and a great gameplay. Metroidvania part is also good with great exploration, platforming feels satisfying. Great game overall
  19. lNeo15l
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Excelente multiplataforma AA, considerando que é jogo indi tem uma boa qualidade.
  20. barrapablo
    Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I just create an account on metacritic to review this game! IS INCREDIBLE... I'm willing to play part two!
  21. iMahyar77
    Jul 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best games from the XBOX games roster. Totally loved what it had to offer.
  22. Lordzyger
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    Masterpiece

    Unique design, platformer with beautiful soundtracks and special effects.. colorful and enjoyable. Ori is the best platform game in Xbox One by far... Set the top in their year, and the game is addictive and a Little complicated.

    You need to explore every single part of the map to find everything you need, and the progression system is awesome.

    I recommend this game 100%
  23. ProfAmateur
    May 21, 2020
    8
    Story breathtaking. Gameplay sometimes a bit hard. Quick-travel could be optimized
  24. Chain_Affinity
    May 14, 2020
    10
    A platforming masterpiece in the vein of Metroid, but bringing fresh new gameplay ideas to the genre.
  25. xaero47
    Apr 24, 2020
    10
    Exceptional!!!

    Does justice to the platform experience with good graphics, gameplay, storyline. Definitely a master piece and kudos to the creators.
  26. nathanliapis
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    One of the best Xbox one exclusives! Graphics 9/10, Audio 10/10, Gameplay 9/10, Loading times 10/10.
  27. Arwish
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Visualmente increíble con una linda historia. Gran entretención y desafío como plataforma.… Expand
  28. WilliamHaole
    Apr 11, 2020
    9
    Pra um primeiro jogo, foi lindo, principalmente a historia do jogo. A jogabilidade é boa, não perfeita. Posso te dizer que a do segundo é muito melhor. Mas a historia te cativa. Musicalmente é perfeito. Esse jogo tem poucas falhas. Nunca fui muito de joga metroidvania, mas esse e o segundo eu amei. Pretendo jogar mais, até lançar um jogo desse nível. GT: WilliamHaole
  29. Eze2501
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    Art style 10
    Gameplay 9.5
    Sound 10
    History 10

    Amazing game, amazing metroidvania
  30. ROK8
    Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Ori and the Blind Forest is perhaps my favorite game on the Xbox / PC. The beautiful hand drawn graphics, the story, the characters, the game mechanics, the playability all draws you into a the magical world of Ori. Actually this is the only game where immediately after the end credits I started the adventure again. I have played through everything three times as the only game I have everOri and the Blind Forest is perhaps my favorite game on the Xbox / PC. The beautiful hand drawn graphics, the story, the characters, the game mechanics, the playability all draws you into a the magical world of Ori. Actually this is the only game where immediately after the end credits I started the adventure again. I have played through everything three times as the only game I have ever played. I highly recommend this game - enjoy!… Expand
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. kaiser998
    Jan 3, 2020
    10
    Such a good game!!! I really loved it, it had been a long time since I didn't enjoy a game this type. like 10/10 !!
  34. Youtin
    Jan 2, 2020
    10
    Que juego tan hermoso y precioso. Los gráficos son muy bonitos, es una obra de arte preciosa. La música es emotiva y bella. Y la historia, es muy profunda y emocional... Me hizo llorar. Una obra de arte preciosa.
  35. xxFTWxxOregon
    Dec 26, 2019
    10
    I love this game. It reminds me of hollow knights. It’s a great adventure game that has you coming back for more
  36. tom974
    Dec 22, 2019
    9
    This game stole my heart. Touching story, responsive controls, a good dose of difficulty, and above all : those graphics and musics. It may lacks some fighting phases (thinking of Hollow Knight for example) but it fits with the character and the story after all.
  37. Sardoso123
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    O jogo é ótimo, gráficos incríveis, enredo muito bem feito. O final mesmo é muito interessante, dá até água nos olhos
  38. 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.
  39. Kikow
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Fantástico, melhor metroidvania da geração, trilha sonora emocionante....
  40. 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
  41. 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;
  42. 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
  43. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Great story very intuitive, a sad story that make you cry, and music are perfect to the emotive situation
  44. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Trabalho primoroso de arte. Encantador do inicio ao fim. Uma obra de arte moderna.
  45. Vianjouta
    Sep 26, 2018
    10
    Ori and the blind forest é o meu jogo favorito de todos os tempos. Ori traz o que para mim é a melhor trilha sonora da história dos jogos, Ori também traz uma direção de arte impecável, uma jogabilidade em 2D ao estilo Metroidvania perfeita e também traz uma linda história em que você se emociona tanto no inicio quanto no fim, a arvore de habilidades de Ori é muito grande e tem "poderes"Ori and the blind forest é o meu jogo favorito de todos os tempos. Ori traz o que para mim é a melhor trilha sonora da história dos jogos, Ori também traz uma direção de arte impecável, uma jogabilidade em 2D ao estilo Metroidvania perfeita e também traz uma linda história em que você se emociona tanto no inicio quanto no fim, a arvore de habilidades de Ori é muito grande e tem "poderes" muito interessantes o que te da vontade de liberar todos os "poderes" da arvore de habilidades. No geral Ori é um jogo quase perfeito com poucos erros e os que o jogo tem são erros muito leves que podem são esquecidos devido a qualidade do jogo.… Expand
  46. 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
  47. 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!
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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.
  59. SemenTheGreat
    Jul 27, 2016
    10
    Ori and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece.The presentation is one of the best I've ever seen. The music is well composed and utterly beautiful. The visuals are also mind numbing. This is probably the best looking game ever, because of it's gorgeous art direction. The story, while very simple, does its job. It's touching and heart warming, but also heart braking. The levelOri and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece.The presentation is one of the best I've ever seen. The music is well composed and utterly beautiful. The visuals are also mind numbing. This is probably the best looking game ever, because of it's gorgeous art direction. The story, while very simple, does its job. It's touching and heart warming, but also heart braking. The level design is, just like in Metroid and Castlevania, very intricate. There are a lot of secrets to be found throughout its huge map. The gameplay is also the best I've come across to date. The controls are responsive, and platforming requires mastering of Ori's movement and abilities. The game is also surprisingly challenging.… Expand
  60. MagMachina
    Jul 1, 2016
    9
    This is a beautiful peace of art that you will fall in love with. Very precise and challenging gameplay, leveldesign in Metroidvania style, and great artdesign from grafics to sound! Ori delivers it all :)
    One point off because of some nasty glitches.
  61. 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!
  62. 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
  63. 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.
  64. 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.
  65. 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.
  66. 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.
  67. 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
  68. 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 !
  69. 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
  70. 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.… Collapse
  71. 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.… Collapse

Awards & Rankings

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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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