Ori and the Blind Forest

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8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1167 Ratings

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  1. Odh
    Sep 6, 2019
    5
    I liked the art design, the way the game tells the story through its animations/artwork rather than long winded cutscenes, reminiscent of when games had to do storytelling like that like Super metroid back in the 90's. So it is sort of like a Metroidvania game, but I didn't care for the limited combat, arrow pointing jump mechanics, and I think the way exploration was done was more tediousI liked the art design, the way the game tells the story through its animations/artwork rather than long winded cutscenes, reminiscent of when games had to do storytelling like that like Super metroid back in the 90's. So it is sort of like a Metroidvania game, but I didn't care for the limited combat, arrow pointing jump mechanics, and I think the way exploration was done was more tedious than fun at times being too linear where it gives the illusion of a game that is more open. I mean modern game that might be considered of the same genre with similar art design/storytelling, but nails gameplay and exploration way better, Hollow knight. So I would say ori is mediocre with some good presentation but lacking in more engaging gameplay and exploration for this type of game… Expand
  2. antoniomit
    Sep 6, 2019
    10
    Al principio me parecia bastante complicado pero fue despues que le pille el truco y no podia dejar de jugar. Un juegazo!
  3. RickZamorano
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    What an AMAZING experience. Beautiful graphics, impeccable level design, fluid controls and a deep and pretty story. One of my favorite games of all time.
  4. Storydrivengame
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    6 years after the Xbox One's initial launch and to this day there isn't a better exclusive on the box. Ori and the blind forest is a pure, joy filled metroidvania which has addictive gameplay, magnificent story, amazing art design, love-able characters, and one of the best soundtracks you'll ever listen to. If you own an xbox one, there is no reason you shouldn't have this game. It's an6 years after the Xbox One's initial launch and to this day there isn't a better exclusive on the box. Ori and the blind forest is a pure, joy filled metroidvania which has addictive gameplay, magnificent story, amazing art design, love-able characters, and one of the best soundtracks you'll ever listen to. If you own an xbox one, there is no reason you shouldn't have this game. It's an enjoyable thrill-ride from beginning to end.… Expand
  5. joey85
    Aug 20, 2019
    9
    The best game i´ve ever played on this generation. Cute, funny,... Great feelings
  6. MarcusClash
    Jun 25, 2019
    10
    Muito bom!!! Gráficos lindos, ótima trilha sonora. Resumindo, um jogão!!!
  7. Halikhan
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Это лучший платформер из всех по сюжету, красоте и драматургии! На дворе 2019 год, а я стабильно прохожу эту игру как минимум раз в квартал, и не надоедает! Жду вторую часть просто с замиранием сердца! Разработчикам отдельное спасибо, за такой шедевр!Это лучший платформер из всех по сюжету, красоте и драматургии! На дворе 2019 год, а я стабильно прохожу эту игру как минимум раз в квартал, и не надоедает! Жду вторую часть просто с замиранием сердца! Разработчикам отдельное спасибо, за такой шедевр!
  8. Jhawk525
    Jun 7, 2019
    8
    solid gameplay, graphics, mechanics. sometimes backtracking is too tedious.
  9. Iznax
    May 10, 2019
    10
    This game is simple a master piece. Amazing presentation (Visuals, Sounds etc.) Excellent gameplay and controls, genius level design, and a compelling story that it doesn't use it as an excuse to a mediocre uninteresting gameplay (Most AAA narrative games). If there is one thing that it can improve on for my personal taste that is the character customisation options (Something similar toThis game is simple a master piece. Amazing presentation (Visuals, Sounds etc.) Excellent gameplay and controls, genius level design, and a compelling story that it doesn't use it as an excuse to a mediocre uninteresting gameplay (Most AAA narrative games). If there is one thing that it can improve on for my personal taste that is the character customisation options (Something similar to Hollow-knight will be perfect for this game also).… Expand
  10. mhakash
    Apr 10, 2019
    10
    Ori and the blind forest is a masterpiece. It has the graphics, gameplay and story. It is satisfiying to control ori. The level designs are top-notch.
  11. Wellbrasil
    Feb 16, 2019
    7
    O jogo não explica por onde tem que ir, são vários caminhos e o jogador acaba se perdendo. Eu desisti de jogar antes da metade por não conseguir avançar no jogo, mas no geral dá pra passar o tempo.
  12. Magma17
    Jan 17, 2019
    9
    Eu posso dizer, é uma obra-prima, sim, em algum momento pode parecer um pouco frustrante, eu acho que a primeira vez que você precisa escapar da arvore de ginso você pensa "Eu não consigo fazer isso", mas uma vez que você chega no topo, você sente a realização que retribui qualquer frustração.
    Essa sensação pode acompanhá-lo pelo resto do jogo, em algum momento uma sequência parece    Eu posso dizer, é uma obra-prima, sim, em algum momento pode parecer um pouco frustrante, eu acho que a primeira vez que você precisa escapar da arvore de ginso você pensa "Eu não consigo fazer isso", mas uma vez que você chega no topo, você sente a realização que retribui qualquer frustração.
    Essa sensação pode acompanhá-lo pelo resto do jogo, em algum momento uma sequência parece absolutamente impossível, pelo menos para quem é um jogador mediano de plataforma como eu, mas a história só te empurra para tentar de novo, e se eu consegui fazer isso, acho que todos podem chegar ao fim sem bater a cabeça na parede.
    O gráfico e a atmosfera são incríveis, fiquei encantado com o visual e a música, fluindo juntos em uma experiência única, logo após a introdução de cortar o coração você vai encontrar-se querendo prosseguir com a história.
    Então, a luz da árvore dos espíritos pode guiá-lo através de Nibel, espero que você realmente sinta esse jogo, foi muito marcante para mim, no bom sentido, sem soy boyzisse.
    Destaques: Soundtrack, Level Design, Dificuldade, História, Direção artística e variedade do mundo criado.    … Expand
  13. Broyax
    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 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    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 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).    … Expand
  14. Caeuas
    Oct 3, 2018
    10
    Trabalho primoroso de arte. Encantador do inicio ao fim. Uma obra de arte moderna.
  15. smokingfire
    Oct 2, 2018
    9
    enjoyable and fun little game. found it pretty beautiful. heard there'll be a sequel. Looking forward to it
  16. DaveNPC
    Jul 9, 2018
    9
    What is there to say about Ori and the Blind Forest? Just, take a bow.

    This fantastic game combines some simple yet breath-taking visuals, solid game mechanics and a decent story that constantly pulls your heart strings, making you form a greater bond with Ori. Pros: Visuals are superb Solid game mechanics Enough level variation to keep you interested Good story and pacing    What is there to say about Ori and the Blind Forest? Just, take a bow.

    This fantastic game combines some simple yet breath-taking visuals, solid game mechanics and a decent story that constantly pulls your heart strings, making you form a greater bond with Ori.

    Pros:
    Visuals are superb
    Solid game mechanics
    Enough level variation to keep you interested
    Good story and pacing

    Cons:
    Enemies are too similar
    Some clipping issues at times
    Handful of tough achievements/trophies

    As this game is a few years old, it’s well worth picking up as it is generally always on sale for a good price. Definitely value for money.

    Dave NPC on Youtube.    … Expand
  17. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Una BSO con juego
    El juego en si es un plataformas sin mas, bastante rápido, con la típica historia de luz VS oscuridad.
    Gráficamente es bonito, muy colorido, con grandes contrastes en el mismo plano, pero lo que da sensación de jugar a algo que no tienen todos los juegos de plataformas 2D es la banda sonora, la perfecta acompañante para la historia, una banda sonora donde lo melódico    Una BSO con juego
    El juego en si es un plataformas sin mas, bastante rápido, con la típica historia de luz VS oscuridad.

    Gráficamente es bonito, muy colorido, con grandes contrastes en el mismo plano, pero lo que da sensación de jugar a algo que no tienen todos los juegos de plataformas 2D es la banda sonora, la perfecta acompañante para la historia, una banda sonora donde lo melódico gana a la propia historia que si bien te hace querer saber el final, disfrutas con esos momentos de máxima dificultad mientras de fondo suena algo que te hace sentir bien.

    Para mi una compra obligada para los amantes de los plataformas, o simplemente de algun juego como Valiant´s Heart    … Expand
  18. Aelnas1988
    May 21, 2018
    10
    My most beloved sidecroller of all time (together with DK 2 on SNES) u will love this game once u are 2 minutes in... 10/10
  19. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    Moon Studios is officially on the map. One of if not the best next gen titles out right now.
  20. WindyB
    Jan 2, 2018
    9
    Amazing game. Fun, beautiful, with a touching story.

    My only gripe is with some minor gameplay issues, from the uneven difficulty to minor issues with the save system. Other than that, amazing game.
  21. chocapic
    Oct 28, 2017
    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.
  22. MannWithNoEyes
    Oct 15, 2017
    7
    (I SPOIL THE NAMES OF SOME MECHANICS IN THIS REVIEW, BUT NOTHING STORY RELATED). Above all else, Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful game, with occasional moments that elevate it beyond most games out at this time. The visuals are beautiful and make the Metroidvania style world very gripping to explore. Not to mention, they also perfectly complement the surreal moments in the story and(I SPOIL THE NAMES OF SOME MECHANICS IN THIS REVIEW, BUT NOTHING STORY RELATED). Above all else, Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful game, with occasional moments that elevate it beyond most games out at this time. The visuals are beautiful and make the Metroidvania style world very gripping to explore. Not to mention, they also perfectly complement the surreal moments in the story and more outlandish things in the game itself. Nothing to me is more jarring than a gritty and realistic game attempting to sell a completely unrealistic mechanic or story moment. The only game I can think of which successfully uses a realistic artstyle while also managing to ground the ridiculous things in its world feel grounded and real is Horizon: Zero Dawn, however that is one game in thousands which does it correctly. Similarly, the soundtrack in this game can bring even the dullest moments to life. The strongest moments in this game, come at the beginning and at the end, but in the middle is really where the game started to fumble for me. In the very beginning it's simple and uncluttered, and allows the thematic beauty, quality platforming, and exploration to shine through. The Ginso Tree is a perfect example of this. The player starts the level with extremely simple mechanics and controls, but the 'bash' ability completely changes the dynamic of the level, and introduces an incredible new aspect to the combat and to the platforming. By the end of the game, on the other hand, the controls are more complex, but they are easier to handle because the player has been using them all game, and this allows for more complicated level layout and design that doesn't feel as chaotic as certain parts in the middle of the game. After the player learns a few new abilities, Ori begins to lose that simple and pure aspect that it used so well early on. The new moves learned throughout the game lose the impact that learning the earlier moves had because they are so plentiful, and there is barely enough time to learn Ori's current set of abilities. Each button does something unique as opposed to a more simple Metroidvania like Hollow Knight, with one button to attack and another to jump, and it forces the player to earn new moves slowly, instead of constantly throwing them at the player one after another like they mean nothing. Despite the hiccups caused by the cluttered controls and over-saturation of mechanics, by the end of the game, Ori and the Blind Forest regains its focused, tight feeling, and in the absence of trying to remember all of the controls, I once again found myself absorbed into the world and engrossed into the experience of this game. All in all Ori and the Blind Forest, despite feeling a bit messy at times, delivers an experience that I look forward to playing again. After playing this I am beyond excited for Will of the Wisps, and I’m going to give Ori and the Blind Forest a 7 out of 10.… Expand
  23. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Uno d los mejores indie de la historia junto ahora con cuphed, historia hermosa y maravillosa, al jugador emocionara y se integrara cada vez màs en los personajes, apartado artístico muy bello, nada que decir un 10.
  24. Sevenfold71
    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 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.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 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
  25. badgerryan19
    Jun 19, 2017
    8
    What a fantastic plat former. This game almost brought me to tears in the opening minutes of the game. You get a very strong deep bond with the characters which is odd from a plat former. There are many new interesting ideas and that art design breathtaking.
  26. Timgriff84
    Apr 26, 2017
    10
    After playing Ori I felt really into 2d platformers again. After playing others I realised this surpasses all of them and they are now all disappointing.
  27. pg_x
    Mar 2, 2017
    9
    If you like to play Metroid or Castlevania Ori and the Blind Forest IS a game for you, if you like a nice and sometimes challenging Jump'N'Run Ori and the Blind Forest IS also a game for you, and even if not Ori and the Blind Forest is simply a great game with a great Story, great visuals, great music and great gameplay - just play it, it's very unlikely that you will regret playing thisIf you like to play Metroid or Castlevania Ori and the Blind Forest IS a game for you, if you like a nice and sometimes challenging Jump'N'Run Ori and the Blind Forest IS also a game for you, and even if not Ori and the Blind Forest is simply a great game with a great Story, great visuals, great music and great gameplay - just play it, it's very unlikely that you will regret playing this great game.… Expand
  28. JusticiaXboxer
    Jan 10, 2017
    9
    Un plataformas con una historia, dificultad, gráficos, todo increíble y aún precio irresistible. Por muy poco dinero tenéis un juegazo sobresaliente.Un gran exclusivo de xboxone.
  29. chr1so
    Jun 30, 2016
    10
    Surprising awesome game. Really good platforming and one of those games you just don't want to put down.
    It's a good difficulty as well, harder than it looks. Definitely recommend it
  30. gines55
    May 28, 2016
    9
    Antes de nada debo admitir que no creí las buenas criticas que tenia este juego, todo el mundo decía:Dios es precioso, mola muchísimo, tiene una historia muy buena y conmovedora, la musiquita es muy bonita,etc... Yo dije buaaah, tampoco será para tanto, que equivocado estaba.
    Este juego es una maravilla jugable y gráficamente, con unos gráficos preciosos, una iluminación perfecta, un    Antes de nada debo admitir que no creí las buenas criticas que tenia este juego, todo el mundo decía:Dios es precioso, mola muchísimo, tiene una historia muy buena y conmovedora, la musiquita es muy bonita,etc... Yo dije buaaah, tampoco será para tanto, que equivocado estaba.
    Este juego es una maravilla jugable y gráficamente, con unos gráficos preciosos, una iluminación perfecta, un diseño sin igual, las animaciones de los personajes y enemigos están muy bien realizadas.
    La música transmite mucho en todo momento, te pone los sentimientos a flor de piel.
    La jugabilidad de este juego de plataformas es espectacular, no había jugado un plataformas tan bien hecho en mucho tiempo, porque puede parecer fácil en un primer momento, pero cuando reúnes todas las habilidades, el juego se complica bastante y llega a ser todo un reto en algunas fases del juego, lo cual crea una gran sensación de satisfacción cuando completas esas fases del juego.
    El desarrollo del juego es buenísimo, empieza sencillo y vas cogiendo habilidad poco a poco cuando consigues todos los poderes el juego se hace sencillamente espectacular.
    Tienes muchos sitios para explorar ya que los mapas van por zonas y están interconectadas unas con otras, puedes encontrar mejoras que están en sitios secretos para poder mejorar la barra de vida y de energía, así como conseguir puntos de habilidad para mejorar a Ori.
    Las habilidades las consigues en unos arboles que supuestamente antes eran criaturas las cuales tenían un poder especial, al llegar a ellos, te ofrecen su sabiduría y consigues una nueva habilidad.
    La historia tampoco es muy compleja, pero es muy emotiva, de eso no cabe duda, sobre todo teniendo en cuenta que la banda sonora hace acto de presencia y hacen un conjunto sublime.
    Los sucesos se narran de una manera muy acertada y no tiene excesivas cinemáticas lo cual hace que estés todo el tiempo con el mando en la mano y hace que no pares de jugar en ningún momento.
    Es un juego grandioso, estoy seguro de que a nadie le va a defraudar, tanto si te gustan las plataformas como si buscas una bonita historia, el juego va a cumplir. A mi incluso ha llegado a sacarme alguna lagrimita sobre todo con el pedazo de final que tiene el juego.
    Su precio también acompaña, ya que como máximo esta en 20€ y es un buen precio por lo que ofrece aunque a día de hoy puede que incluso esté mas barato. No obstante me gustaría comentar a los coleccionistas o amantes del formato físico que pronto se lanzara una edición física del juego que costara 20€ y tenemos otra la cuál incluirá el juego y un dlc que se lanzara pronto, así como diversos extras mas como posters y postales del juego y tendrá un precio de 30€.
    Asique dicho todo esto, me parece una compra obligada, y mas que compra, es un juego que todo el mundo debería jugar.    … Expand
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Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
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#6 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#23 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 73 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 73
  3. Negative: 0 out of 73
  1. Games Master UK
    May 24, 2015
    72
    Most of the good stuff is in the second half, but get there and the substance stars to match the style. [June 2015, p.62]
  2. 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]
  3. Gaming Age
    May 1, 2015
    91
    Ori and the Blind Forest is still enjoyable, obviously…it's just that those strengths are so strong that it's hard to imagine what would've been needed for that one ever-so-slightly-weaker element to match up with them. Nonetheless, it's still one heck of an accomplishment, and it's well worth your investment.
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