Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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Summary

The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

NEW IN THE DEFINITIVE EDITION
• Packed with new and additional content: New areas, new secrets, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, full backtracking support and much more!
• Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments.
• Master two powerful new abilities – Dash and Light Burst.
• Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells.

Storyline

The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning Action-Platformer crafted by Moon Studios. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.


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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Reviews & Ratings

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Review by Pete112 [user]
February 9, 2021

I played this after having completed the sequel which was my favourite all time game.The emphasis is far more on platforming than combat.I played this after having completed the sequel which was my favourite all time game.The emphasis is far more on platforming than combat. The platforming is harder than in Will of the Wisps, especially the chase sequences.I probably would have enjoyed it more if I had played it before the sequel and in its own right its a very good game. Its just I had been spoilt with Hollow Knight and Will of the Wisps before I played this.Still one of the best metroidvanias ever. Just play them in order if you can and you will appreciate it far more.

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Review by Skurttish [user]
January 12, 2021

A great platformer with beautiful visuals, a touching story, and amazing level design that pairs with some really fun movement-based skills.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.

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Review by KeenGamer
January 7, 2021

Ori and the Blind Forest was already a fantastic game, but the Definitive Edition smooths out the edges and adds in extra content that slots in comfortably and adds to both the story and the gameplay. It looks brilliant, it sounds amazing, and it plays smoothly and satisfyingly. Be sure to pick this up if you’re a fan of the Metroidvania genre and fancy a challenge in an incredibly appealing package.

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Review by vipek [user]
October 3, 2020

Absolute brilliant! I just finished the game 100%, and I am truly amazed by the experience it gave me.Let me point out it's best features:-Absolute brilliant! I just finished the game 100%, and I am truly amazed by the experience it gave me.Let me point out it's best features:- Beautiful, emotional story- Gorgeous graphics in 60fps- Absolutely amazing orchestral music- Perfectly smooth (yet challenging) platforming- Character abilities progression- 10+ hours of pure fun & beautiful experience for all you senses

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Review by rvncto [user]
August 26, 2020

This game is beautiful. I was so happy to see this game come to Switch. Since i wouldn't have had a chance to play it otherwise. TheThis game is beautiful. I was so happy to see this game come to Switch. Since i wouldn't have had a chance to play it otherwise. The movement and and combat is fluid and responsive, just satisfying. The music the environments and animations are all top quality. There were a lot of creative puzzles to get through in the environments. There were some sequences that i kept dying, but they were so fun and challenging, that i didn't mind having to do them over and over.I want to give it a 10, but for 1 single design choice. I am deducting 1. The escape scenes. These awful bits were just straight up un-fun. i get it they were supposed to be frantic, indiana jones under then shutting stone door type moments. but they were punishing and frustrating and i just wanted to get through them. and even when i made it through, i felt no sense of accomplishment, just relief.

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Game Information
Release Date March 11, 2016
Publisher Microsoft Studios, Moon Studios
Total Rating 86%
Content Rated E (Everyone)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view
Genres Platform, Adventure
Themes Action, Fantasy, Open world
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch