Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 415 Ratings

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  1. Angelofdeath666
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    The only game that made me cry. Twice. First because I was sad and then because it ran so smooth on my switch
  2. dojomaster
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Love the game so much on xbox that I bought it again on switch. Touching game with brilliant music and artstyle is sky high! Best metroivania ive even played. 11/10.
  3. Joes
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos indies llega a la híbrida con una increíble optimizacion, todo el contenido y portabilidad, no te lo pierdas
  4. M4N0R4F43L
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best Indie come to Nintendo Switch. Soundtrack, history. So emotional, i loved
  5. RevalThierry
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    One of the most beautiful games that ever existed. Plays incredible on Switch!
  6. catiflam88
    Oct 3, 2019
    10
    Just the most beautiful game i have ever played, músic and gameplay are amazing too
  7. lukbar
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    One of the best game on Switch. LOVE IT!
    Story 10/10
    Music 10/10
    Game play 10/10
  8. JaggaFredde
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    This is without a doubt one of the best metroidvanias ever made. The Switch version is also absolutely fantastic, it's an amazing achievement to get this beautiful game to run at 60fps on this tiny piece of hardware. And it is such a rare thing to happen to see Xbox Game Studios publish a game on Switch, so don't miss this. Play it, finish it, love it, forever.
  9. italogutto
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    Uma obra prima, já zerei no Pc e Xbox. Parece que nunca envelhece esse jogo. Espero que a Microsoft traga outros grandes jogos clássicos nessa pegada Indie pro switch ou até AAA mais antigos com Fable, seria um sonho.
  10. Kiddae
    Jan 5, 2020
    5
    Good OST, beautiful game.
    Terrible gameplay (who thought having a down only button to dash to the bottom was a good idea ?) or game design deision. I found the screen extremely hard to read mostly due to the graphics, sure they are gorgeous but too often you can't tell what is just part of the scene and what will kill you.
    Too many RNG, too many unfair difficulty spike.
  11. pyhriel
    Feb 11, 2021
    7
    [This review is from a completed play-through, 100% completion at normal difficulty]
    This is a bit of a disappointment, because it has so much potential. It's visually astonishing and the music is great.
    The gameplay, as in the various things you can do with your character and the various game mechanisms are nice and fun to play with, if a bit overwhelming at times. The core issue with    [This review is from a completed play-through, 100% completion at normal difficulty]
    This is a bit of a disappointment, because it has so much potential. It's visually astonishing and the music is great.
    The gameplay, as in the various things you can do with your character and the various game mechanisms are nice and fun to play with, if a bit overwhelming at times.
    The core issue with this game, is that the level design is just plain bad. There is a heavy reliance on insta-kill (or near insta-kill) elements, many of which cannot really be foreseen, so you kinda have to die once to learn how to not die the next time. Even the fact the you'll die so often is mitigated a little by the save system, which more or less allows you to save anywhere, it is still a very unsatisfactory feeling. Also, you gradually get all these various fancy moves and abilities, but you never feel like you can just enjoy them. There is no real part of a level where you just get to have fun, pretty much everywhere you go you'll get a technical issue to manage that is most likely deadly.
    The worst part of level design in this game are the three "boss chases". these you must complete all from start to finish in one go. Every time you die, and you will, you start from the beginning. The frustration is one thing, but I feel what is the greatest weakness of this design is how it completely destroys the narrative tension. Once you have died and restarted a few times, with the music restarting, you've lost the narrative intensity of the chase sequence and you just want it to be over. Once you're done with it you just feel relived, there is no real sensation of accomplishment, as I don't feel these sequence help you master your abilities in anyway, you just get to drill this specific race in your mind and learn some muscle memory reflexes for this specific race.

    It is sad. I still had some fun playing the game, and I'd really want to recommend this game, but I can't. It is beautiful, and has a lot of cool things in it, but it becomes tiresome to play. The story, though it has some touching moments is also a bit scattered (for lack of a better word). I'm trying to run the various scenes I've seen, and honestly. I'm not entirely certain what exactly has been happening and why.    … Expand
  12. thryce3
    Mar 1, 2020
    7
    Beautiful. Touching story. Interesting platforming. Some pretty big difficulty spikes, but the save mechanic adds an interesting dimension. Loses a few points for the chase sequences. They're brutally unforgiving and spoil the cinematic appeal. Also, I finished the game skipping a few areas and missing their upgrades. It's a very good game, but the fact that I don't feel the need toBeautiful. Touching story. Interesting platforming. Some pretty big difficulty spikes, but the save mechanic adds an interesting dimension. Loses a few points for the chase sequences. They're brutally unforgiving and spoil the cinematic appeal. Also, I finished the game skipping a few areas and missing their upgrades. It's a very good game, but the fact that I don't feel the need to go back and complete what I missed says something.… Expand
  13. B-Bog
    Oct 6, 2019
    8
    The presentation here is top-notch: BEAUTIFUL graphics, art style, music and a touching story. The gameplay loop is also very addictive. If you like exploring, platforming and collecting, you're in the right place. However, the game is held back in my opinion by controls that feel imprecise, floaty and slippery, especially coming off of playing Celeste, which has perfect and razor-tightThe presentation here is top-notch: BEAUTIFUL graphics, art style, music and a touching story. The gameplay loop is also very addictive. If you like exploring, platforming and collecting, you're in the right place. However, the game is held back in my opinion by controls that feel imprecise, floaty and slippery, especially coming off of playing Celeste, which has perfect and razor-tight controls. Also, there are a lot of cheap one-hit death traps that are impossible to anticipate. This is also one thing I didn't see mentioned a lot before I played: This is a HARD game. You will die A LOT. You have to be okay with that. A mitigating factor here is that you create your own save points. Don't be stingy with those, you will need them!

    I cannot help but think that a lot of Indie games are extra-hard not just for the challenge, but also to lengthen play-time. Also, some moments, like the escape sequences, become a lot less cinematic and climactic when you have to attempt them over and over and over again. And you do HAVE TO, because as mentioned above, there's unforeseeable stuff coming your way that will instantly kill you. Sometimes it's also unnecessarily difficult to accurately perceive what's going on and to detect threats, because the camera is zoomed so far out and there can be so much going on with different enemies on screen and your and their projectiles (The "Smash Bros. Effect"). At some points, it would have been helpful to be able to manually move the camera in a certain direction. Sometimes there are also bits of scenery in the foreground blocking your sight and (accidentally) hiding enemies behind them, which is COMPLETELY unnecessary. Whoever thought that this was a good idea should have his head checked. And at times, the detailed art style itself can make it kinda hard to see spikes and such, because they don't really stick out from the environment that much.

    So, as you can guess by the statement above, Ori is not the longest game. I guess it took me about ten hours to get everything. Though I do feel like I'm probably going to play it again at some point (right now I've got too much other stuff to play). Plus, it's only 20 bucks. And I have to say, I do like the compact map. Makes getting to 100% completion seem really doable and not just something for people with OCD. ;)

    All in all, despite my criticisms, I cannot in good conscience give this game anything less than an 8. It's just too beautiful, creative, inspired, and touching, and a very impressive effort for a small Indie studio. There's a free demo on the e-shop, so go check it out. Just be warned that the game gets A LOT harder after the beginning.

    What I would like to see in the sequel:
    - No instant-kill death traps, or at the very least, telegraph them properly
    - No scenery in the foreground blocking your view
    - Adjustable camera
    - Tightened controls
    - More content    … Expand
  14. Welkinz
    Dec 23, 2019
    7
    I think it is just me...I just personally cannot enjoy this kind of "hardcore" platform action game too much no matter how great the graphic and music are. I like the Nintendo platform games which give players more fun to explore and easier learning curve better
  15. andymm76
    Jan 6, 2020
    5
    I have played and loved games like The Messenger, Celeste, etc. Beautiful game but way to hard! Its the first game i stopped playing it, because its to frustrating!
  16. Mrsmomma
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    This game has amazing grafics and I love how the story is played based on Ori and the blind forest. I've only gotten through about 22% the game is so challenging
  17. Gontrand00
    Jan 21, 2021
    7
    I don't care how beautiful the game is or how good the OST is.

    It's a video game. If it's not fun to play, it has a problem. And Ori and the Blind forest has a big problem. I don't care if a game is hard, I played Hollow Knight, Celeste, Hyperlight, Katana Zero, name it. But this one is just unfair, even on easy mode. The thing is that, if you wanna make a platform game, you    I don't care how beautiful the game is or how good the OST is.

    It's a video game.

    If it's not fun to play, it has a problem.

    And Ori and the Blind forest has a big problem. I don't care if a game is hard, I played Hollow Knight, Celeste, Hyperlight, Katana Zero, name it. But this one is just unfair, even on easy mode.

    The thing is that, if you wanna make a platform game, you need to have perfect control of your character. You need a good level design. You need to have perfect gameplay (like Celeste). If you wanna give some challenge, it needs to be fair and give a little chance to succeed.

    Ori doesn't have great controls. It doesn't have a fair challenge (you sometime need to die to understand what do to, even after only one hour of playing - we are not talking about the last level). Playing this game is frustrating because it forces you to go through insane and not at all calibrated challenge in some key parts of the game. So you'll have to die 20 times to get over an obstacle, but not because it's actually difficult. It's because the game is not polish. Enemies weirdly respawn for no reason (and it's not even necessary to be that way) in some parts where the platforms are already tiny, things gets really confusing really fast during the battles and your character is super weak during the first 5 hours of playing. So you die for almost nothing. And **** the spikes, they are almost instant kill and they are everywhere. That's just cheap level design and cheap challenge.

    So what's the point of making a beautiful game if you cannot enjoy it, because the difficulty and the core gameplay wasn't really polished ? It's a damn shame because I would like to finish it, but after 3 hours of (mostly) frustrating play, I'm not even sure I'm gonna finish it. It is way beyond games like HK (which was hard but had better level design, a better learning curve and TIGHT CONTROLS).

    So I am not really sure I'm gonna try the sequel, because if it's the exact same, I don't see the point.    … Expand
  18. Lokia987
    Sep 27, 2019
    10
    Awesome game, must have for Switch owners. Buy it and support this incredible team
  19. HyperReal
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    The game is gorgeous and the port seems nearly perfect. Some of the water is a bit off but, given the limitations of the Switch, I doubt it’s fixable with anything approaching a reasonable budget. It’s a small nitpick anyway. With that said, there are parts of the gameplay that are so challenging, they’ll make your thumb numb. Don’t let that deter you though. I found the tough bits to beThe game is gorgeous and the port seems nearly perfect. Some of the water is a bit off but, given the limitations of the Switch, I doubt it’s fixable with anything approaching a reasonable budget. It’s a small nitpick anyway. With that said, there are parts of the gameplay that are so challenging, they’ll make your thumb numb. Don’t let that deter you though. I found the tough bits to be weirdly rewarding and kind of addictive which was a very pleasant surprise because I normally hate that sort of thing. The platforming, balance, and progression are top notch. For what it is, “Ori and the Blind Forest” is about as good as it gets.… Expand
  20. TheMegaGodz
    Oct 10, 2019
    5
    Nice to look at, but not very fun to play. The visuals quickly lose their charm after an hour or two of gameplay.
  21. Morganfree
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Best game on Switch! Love you guys! Beautiful story, graphic, hard buy rewarding game.
  22. FlyingPiloswine
    Jun 13, 2021
    0
    The art is gorgeous, but it definitely hinders gameplay at times because a lot of important features do not read well. The most egregious example of this is in the winter area's arcane tower. The mechanics of the gravity orb just do not get illustrated properly, and the art depicts things incorrectly. The escape sequences are pure frustration and not fun at all, again because there is noThe art is gorgeous, but it definitely hinders gameplay at times because a lot of important features do not read well. The most egregious example of this is in the winter area's arcane tower. The mechanics of the gravity orb just do not get illustrated properly, and the art depicts things incorrectly. The escape sequences are pure frustration and not fun at all, again because there is no clear depiction of how to solve some platforming areas, and the art actively tricks you.

    In addition, the right trigger does WAY too much work. Glide mechanic, wall cling mechanic, pick up items mechanic... misclicks galore. Put that stuff on different buttons. Make wall cling left trigger at least.    … Expand
  23. ProggyFroggy
    Nov 3, 2019
    4
    I started out really loving this game, but eventually its major flaws started to pop up.
    That was when I got stuck in the Moon Grotto with LITERALLY no way for me to progress any further. As I had only one life cell, no energy, no way to get back up to a teleport spot, and with no proper save system, I could not reload a previous save. The only possible way for me to progress was if I    I started out really loving this game, but eventually its major flaws started to pop up.
    That was when I got stuck in the Moon Grotto with LITERALLY no way for me to progress any further. As I had only one life cell, no energy, no way to get back up to a teleport spot, and with no proper save system, I could not reload a previous save. The only possible way for me to progress was if I instantly became a pro at the game and didn't die once until the next energy cell. Which was a bit hard with all the spikes all over the place.
    I'd basically have to restart the whole game, which I'm not doing.    … Expand
  24. Sonyer
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    This game is so freaking beautiful and gorgeous, the stages the music OST the characters and enemies design's wow just simple amazing. The story the ambient the controls everything is perfect 10/10 this game is a Masterpiece.
  25. rvncto
    Aug 26, 2020
    0
    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. 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, butThis 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.    … Expand
  26. Nintendist
    Jun 30, 2022
    0
    terrible gameplay with really annoying music on the game. i really wish it has more fun
  27. lucinhagamer
    Aug 26, 2022
    0
    this game is so bad. all the gameplay is very difficult with no reason. the game also looks cheap
  28. Filipes
    Jan 2, 2020
    9
    I found a beautiful forest to explore and suprisingly touching story to follow.
  29. serega1md
    Mar 17, 2020
    10
    Это шедевр ! Достойное продолжение предыдущей части .
  30. Gamer1988
    Apr 14, 2020
    10
    Ori and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece. I played this when originally released on the Xbox One a few years ago, and loved it then. BUT...I loved it even more on the switch. From memory the original had some minor performance issues, but this switch version has ironed all of those out, and what is left is brilliantly smooth and beautiful journey. I would argue thatOri and the blind forest is nothing short of a masterpiece. I played this when originally released on the Xbox One a few years ago, and loved it then. BUT...I loved it even more on the switch. From memory the original had some minor performance issues, but this switch version has ironed all of those out, and what is left is brilliantly smooth and beautiful journey. I would argue that the switch version looks better than the original. I cannot think of one thing I did not like about this game, thus I'm giving a 10 as it is an absolute masterpiece. Beautiful story, tight controls, AMAZING graphics, and the music, oh the music is simply amazing. Flawless!… Expand
  31. racuchy
    Sep 6, 2020
    9
    Beatiful graphics and music.
    Fantastic gameplay. Took me aboutr 10-12h to finish - my first game for a really long time, so advanced players propbably will do it much faster :)
  32. Juancupm
    Oct 5, 2019
    8
    Un juego perfecto en lo artístico y con una gran jugabilidad aunque falla en el tema de la progresión. No tiene mucho sentido ni mucha recompensa conseguir el 100% si no eres completista ya que no tiene retos o jefes secretos ni endgame.
  33. caiobruno007
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Um dos melhores ports que joguei no Switch, tanto em modo dock quando em portátil estava perfeito, game conta com uma direção de arte incrível, excelente trilha sonora, bem desafiador e alto fator de replay.

    Agora os lados negativos eu destaco a falta de batalha contra chefes, modo de dificuldade sem noção de zerar o game com apenas uma visa, e balanceamento da dificuldade, pois em 30% do    Um dos melhores ports que joguei no Switch, tanto em modo dock quando em portátil estava perfeito, game conta com uma direção de arte incrível, excelente trilha sonora, bem desafiador e alto fator de replay.

    Agora os lados negativos eu destaco a falta de batalha contra chefes, modo de dificuldade sem noção de zerar o game com apenas uma visa, e balanceamento da dificuldade, pois em 30% do game passei mais dificuldade do que no resto.    … Expand
  34. Kaneris
    Jul 9, 2021
    6
    Is pretty beautiful and the mechanics are cool
    However...
    The upgrades on the game just don't work. There's not a single boss fight, so why upgrading my health? Some of the abilities are absolutely useless, while others are needed. Breathing underwater won't get you anywhere, trust me. The "tough ending" was a speedrun platform session that If you miss any input, you die and repeat    Is pretty beautiful and the mechanics are cool
    However...

    The upgrades on the game just don't work. There's not a single boss fight, so why upgrading my health?
    Some of the abilities are absolutely useless, while others are needed. Breathing underwater won't get you anywhere, trust me.

    The "tough ending" was a speedrun platform session that If you miss any input, you die and repeat again, and again and again... Instakill btw, so why upgrading?

    It's on Game Pass, it's very short, around 8 hours (for new players) so you can check it out.    … Expand
  35. aditya1101
    Apr 29, 2021
    8
    great game with a lot of really cool and innovative mechanics (especially bash). Some sequences (like the water vein escape sequence) were some of the best platforming experiences I've ever had, and although the game unfortunately didn't maintain that level for its entirety it was still a really amazing platformer with stunning visuals.
  36. bhappenstance
    Jan 21, 2023
    4
    I was a huge fan of the sequel (Will of the Wisps), but find the predecessor far, far more frustrating. The visuals and music are still stunning, but the controls and difficulty are all over the place. I'm only a few hours in and have already died dozens upon dozens of times. The save system is somewhat forgiving, but constantly falling into pits with spikes or water or whatever --I was a huge fan of the sequel (Will of the Wisps), but find the predecessor far, far more frustrating. The visuals and music are still stunning, but the controls and difficulty are all over the place. I'm only a few hours in and have already died dozens upon dozens of times. The save system is somewhat forgiving, but constantly falling into pits with spikes or water or whatever -- everything kills you -- simply means doubling down on pattern recognition rather than your wits. No flow = not fun.

    The Will of the Wisps was one of my favourite games of that year, but this one goes on the ash heap after only a couple of hours.    … Expand
  37. ConsoleArgonaut
    Oct 13, 2020
    8
    This game feels like an interactive Disney movie.
    There's a warm nostalgic feeling that will come over you when playing this.
    You will feel very emotional playing this game and might even come near to crying at some parts. The gameplay feels smooth and fun too. However, the map design and combat is quite basic and linear for a metroidvania. Verdict: This game is absolutely stunning    This game feels like an interactive Disney movie.
    There's a warm nostalgic feeling that will come over you when playing this.
    You will feel very emotional playing this game and might even come near to crying at some parts.
    The gameplay feels smooth and fun too.
    However, the map design and combat is quite basic and linear for a metroidvania.

    Verdict: This game is absolutely stunning and worth your time.

    Rating:
    Gameplay: 4/5 - It feels great. But is a bit too basic especially during combat.
    Level Design: 4/5 - The sequences where you have to move upwards inside the trees were great. The rest is quite basic tho.
    Soundtrack: 5/5 - Perfect and a great listen even without context. Listen to this!
    Story: 4/5 - It's not deep but gets the job done and is very emotional. Great stuff here.
    Graphics: 5/5 - Stunning. It's a miracle how good this looks on Nintendo Switch.
    Length: 4/5 - About 9 hours long. There isn't much extra content in the game aside from the main quest.
    Replay Value: 2/5 - Fun to play but not many reasons to go back to the game.
    Enjoyment: 5/5 - Had a blast playing this.

    Overall rating: 33/40 => 8.25/10 => 8/10    … Expand
  38. Neatqt
    Oct 1, 2019
    9
    Cast: 8/10
    Story: 8/10
    Fun: 10/10
    Gameplay: 10/10

    MUST PLAY
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  39. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    9
    Una verdadera joya de microsoft, y ahora en portatil tambien, ademas de sobremesa. Un sobresaliente.
  40. xiekaidream
    Sep 17, 2021
    9
    痛并快乐着的受苦游戏-。-感觉新买的joycon能在保修期内搞坏， 比蔚蓝更平易近人，战斗有点无聊，存档机制虽然有点坑爹但是还是有点策略性~
  41. Andresfrq
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    Hace mucho no me sorprendía tanto un juego de este género. Excelente adición al catálogo de Switch.
  42. vipek
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    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
  43. Kakadu
    May 7, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece, beautiful, sad and alot of fun to play. Gameplay is amazing. Must-Play.
  44. Jonnyblond77
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Now this is a metroidvania game done right. I played a lot of games of this sort through all the years and this is the perfect balance. Everyone is crazy about Celeste but to be honest. Sure if you have literally no life and can sit around all day trying to progress through just one part and after trying the same section over and over and over only to finally get that A-ha moment...whereNow this is a metroidvania game done right. I played a lot of games of this sort through all the years and this is the perfect balance. Everyone is crazy about Celeste but to be honest. Sure if you have literally no life and can sit around all day trying to progress through just one part and after trying the same section over and over and over only to finally get that A-ha moment...where at last you made it to the next section and Then ahhhh sh*t...here we go again...the same advanced hardcore kinda section that you just say...yeah...that’s enough for the day. then more power to ya but some of us fools don’t have that sort of time. Video games are meant to be an escape and enjoyment. But ori and the blind forest is such a treat. It holds your hand but at the same time it doesn’t. There were times where I couldn’t figure out where to go next or how to get to this or that part. But the best part is where if you grind enough enemies that keep respawning ..you can unlock your skills and it makes getting around those parts way easier which it should be like that so you don’t quit the game. There’s nothing worse then playing a metroidvania game where you don’t know what to do next and just quit because you literally went everywhere. The platforming and levels are designed so well that once you get a lot of skills unlocked it gets crazy what you can do but feel like a pro just getting around. I love that you venture back to old places and say..wow..I remember this spot..it sucked but not no more because I am powerful now. Anyways..the story is very touching and wonderful. These developers knocked this game out of the park. I loved it.… Expand
  45. aukalender
    Jul 31, 2021
    9
    A really lovely game. The intro was very touching. Afterwards, I think there was little story other than "liberating a forest" meaning clearing different areas of the game and advancing. There are some memorable parts of the game such as the Ginso tree, and the final part with the burning volcano or mountain or whatever. The gameplay is really strong, with a lot of enjoyable mechanics thatA really lovely game. The intro was very touching. Afterwards, I think there was little story other than "liberating a forest" meaning clearing different areas of the game and advancing. There are some memorable parts of the game such as the Ginso tree, and the final part with the burning volcano or mountain or whatever. The gameplay is really strong, with a lot of enjoyable mechanics that are unlocked very carefully, in a tempo that allows the player to understand and master them. Ori as a lead character is great, I really like its (his?) design - a white cat/rabbit spirit of light. The graphics and the forest design was cool. The enemies were somewhat repetitive. The game was a little more difficult than it needed to be, and at times frustrating. But overall it was a great experience that I think every gamer should try.… Expand
  46. SirPunk
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    First off I want to say that I am not a fan of metroidvania games at all. I have played games like Hollow Knight recently and could not get into them but Ori was different. Ori and The Blind Forest is a beautiful work of art. The graphics are beautiful, the music makes you feel nostalgic without even hearing it before. The game play is challenging at times but it never feels impossible. InFirst off I want to say that I am not a fan of metroidvania games at all. I have played games like Hollow Knight recently and could not get into them but Ori was different. Ori and The Blind Forest is a beautiful work of art. The graphics are beautiful, the music makes you feel nostalgic without even hearing it before. The game play is challenging at times but it never feels impossible. In my own opinion, Ori and The Blind Forest is a must play this console generation.… Expand
  47. Nevermber
    Nov 22, 2019
    9
    It is probably strange to start talking about this game from the minuses, but managing real places is very complicated and requires serious skill and a good reaction, but this is offset by an interesting (not original, but interesting) storyline and simply amazing graphics.
  48. Kikow
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Jogo fantástico, trilha sonora emocionante, trilha sonora emocionante, melhor metroidvania da gen...
  49. PWSarq
    Sep 28, 2019
    10
    Incrível em tudo: qualidade gráfica, áudio e história. O game play mantem o que joguei no primeiro jogo, mas com algumas melhorias.
  50. PROtone
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    Дважды проходил на XBox. Теперь есть повод ещё пару раз пройти на свитче) Шедевральное произведение!
  51. alanwaketan
    Oct 26, 2020
    8
    相信说起奥日，让人最印象深刻的莫不是其美术风格。的确如梦如幻，配合上悠扬的主题曲真的是让人如痴如醉。然而不亚于蔚蓝的难度一下犹如冰水把你浇醒，提醒你这是个危险的世界不可久留。除此之外，小奥日可能是我见过最会跳的平台跳跃游戏主角。其弹射技能真的是画龙点睛之笔，从未玩过如此好玩的技能。飞沙走石，敌人甚至是敌人的攻击都可以作为小奥日弹射的跳板。配合上后期的滑翔伞，只要你技术好就可以足不点地一直滞空一直爽。当然开发者是明显意识到这一点的，游戏里头的三个大逃脱大场景就把奥日的优势发挥得淋漓尽致再配合上雄雄响起的主题曲真可谓激燃。但代价也是惨烈的，死十次都恐怕不足以逃生。玩家以后听到这主题曲怕是直接PTSD。BGM响起之时就是奥日的末日。相信说起奥日，让人最印象深刻的莫不是其美术风格。的确如梦如幻，配合上悠扬的主题曲真的是让人如痴如醉。然而不亚于蔚蓝的难度一下犹如冰水把你浇醒，提醒你这是个危险的世界不可久留。除此之外，小奥日可能是我见过最会跳的平台跳跃游戏主角。其弹射技能真的是画龙点睛之笔，从未玩过如此好玩的技能。飞沙走石，敌人甚至是敌人的攻击都可以作为小奥日弹射的跳板。配合上后期的滑翔伞，只要你技术好就可以足不点地一直滞空一直爽。当然开发者是明显意识到这一点的，游戏里头的三个大逃脱大场景就把奥日的优势发挥得淋漓尽致再配合上雄雄响起的主题曲真可谓激燃。但代价也是惨烈的，死十次都恐怕不足以逃生。玩家以后听到这主题曲怕是直接PTSD。BGM响起之时就是奥日的末日。
  52. Meeleepit
    Jan 14, 2020
    9
    This game was an absolute treat. Runs buttery smooth on the switch. The story is sad but yet refreshing,controls is quick and responsive. The world is a master piece . You bond with your character and the subtle sounds he/she makes feels as if you are apart of the journey . Cant wait for the second game!
  53. JolyStars
    Oct 19, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The game is very good, sincere, I cried when the pot-bellied died, a very good game, they are worth their money.… Expand
  54. CloudMcFox
    Oct 20, 2019
    10
    Un juego visualmente hermoso, bastante entretenido y una sensación perfecta en jugabilidad, y en Nintendo Switch no es para menos, mantiene una resolución a 1080p y 60 FPS, como en la versión de Xbox One, la resolución es dinámica, pero en la práctica el cambio no se siente en absoluto, en el port para Nintendo Switch, se siente una mayor nitidez y saturación de colores comparada con laUn juego visualmente hermoso, bastante entretenido y una sensación perfecta en jugabilidad, y en Nintendo Switch no es para menos, mantiene una resolución a 1080p y 60 FPS, como en la versión de Xbox One, la resolución es dinámica, pero en la práctica el cambio no se siente en absoluto, en el port para Nintendo Switch, se siente una mayor nitidez y saturación de colores comparada con la versión de Xbox One, y cuenta con un pequeño zoom, ideal para el modo portátil y para la nueva
    Nintendo Switch Lite.

    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition es una delicia de juego, divertido, hermoso, y el claro ejemplo de un port perfecto bastante bien trabajado y optimizado, el ejemplo de cómo se deben hacer las cosas, un trabajo a la altura de Microsoft Studios y de la misma Nintendo. En resumen, un must have en Nintendo Switch y Xbox One.    … Expand
  55. Nakajima
    Sep 10, 2020
    9
    Amazing game, when I discovered this metroidvania style I was immediately in love, it all started with Hollow Knight witch I think it’s harder than this one and have a bigger world map but both charming in their own way. I grew up playing Mario style of games, later Banjoo and Kazooie and other 3D games but now in my 30’s this is the kind of games other than Nintendo classics that I reallyAmazing game, when I discovered this metroidvania style I was immediately in love, it all started with Hollow Knight witch I think it’s harder than this one and have a bigger world map but both charming in their own way. I grew up playing Mario style of games, later Banjoo and Kazooie and other 3D games but now in my 30’s this is the kind of games other than Nintendo classics that I really enjoy playing. Ori it’s so magic, have an amazing soundtrack, great controls and a good touchy story. I’ll be waiting for Ori and the will os the wisps, and Hollow Knight Silksong on Nintendo Switch, feels so good to play on the go, and even better when I have the chance to play on TV. Must Play for sure.… Expand
  56. Pete112
    Feb 9, 2021
    9
    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    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.    … Expand
  57. nobcheese
    Oct 26, 2019
    9
    One of the best platformers of this generation,up there with hollow knight.
  58. Bebba
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing, probably the most beautiful 2D game I’ve ever played. Loved everything about it. Can’t remember the last time a game made me feel so many different emotions in such a short period of time. Everyone who owns a switch should buy this, worth every cent.
  59. LeifUnni
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    One of the few games that truly deserve a 10/10

    An absolute classic that every fan of Platformers need to play.
  60. shoryukennl
    Jan 6, 2020
    10
    One of the best platform games I've ever played. Great controls, not too easy! loved the story overall great I want more
  61. Hellhound80
    Nov 18, 2019
    10
    I owned this game on Xbox wow then it was released on switch and I was unsure how it would play but wow excellent controls, amazing story and a definite must buy for switch owners.
  62. Luca_Sapienza
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Just amazing! Astonishing storytelling and gameplay.Incredible soundtrack and world design
  63. 13baker11
    Dec 13, 2019
    8
    Ori and the Blind Forest is an excellent Metroidvania. Full of outstanding artwork and compelling story. Gameplay-wise the platforming sections are great, but combat lacks certain depth to it (in my opinion it usually comes down to mashing the attack button, which is unsatisfying)
    Overall, I cannot wait for Ori and the Will of the Wisps, as the first game in the series was extraordinary
  64. Anivice
    Dec 28, 2019
    9
    Easily one of the best platform games of all time.
    The art design is beautiful as well as the sound tracks. This game is good on it's own and this switch version is not another lazy port. Thanks god the frame is consistent and fluent. This is the only thing I beseech from the developers.
  65. prettykitty100
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    This game is a lot of fun! It's a Metroidvania with a nice innovation: you have a time-limited ability to set save points anywhere, so you can set a save point right before a dangerous section, and if you die, you respawn at that save point. If you liked Hollow Knight, I guarantee you that you will like this game.
  66. Arfon
    Dec 4, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful. Not only the story will make you tear up, the gameplay and soundtrack are both incredible! The art style is one of the most beautiful styles I've seen, and this an Indie game we're talking about. Just amazing, I loved everything about it!
  67. sergio123456
    May 15, 2020
    8
    Juego muy bonito estéticamente, historia interesante y muy divertido jugablemente. La duración es correcta unas 15 horas y no se hace para nada pesado. El control es muy bueno y la dificultad es media.
  68. Dragonify
    Mar 8, 2020
    9
    By far one of my favorite games ever, I'm so glad it is on Switch. It runs so well with no problem whatsoever, and the graphic, artstyle, gameplay are just so, so great. Not to mention the story almost make me want to cry. The only reason I'm not giving a 10 instead is the difficulty. Don't get me wrong, it's great they make the game challenging, so that we can be filled with satisfactionBy far one of my favorite games ever, I'm so glad it is on Switch. It runs so well with no problem whatsoever, and the graphic, artstyle, gameplay are just so, so great. Not to mention the story almost make me want to cry. The only reason I'm not giving a 10 instead is the difficulty. Don't get me wrong, it's great they make the game challenging, so that we can be filled with satisfaction once we've beaten a part of the game (the first boss of the game almost make me poop myself and I felt like wanting to die on my sofa with no regret after the part is beaten). But there's moments in the game where I feel like it got a bit too frustrating. Also the achievements feels impossible to complete, especially with the one-life challenge.

    Overall, 9/10, 9.5/10 if I'm allowed to do so. Please release the sequel on the Switch, I beg you.    … Expand
  69. Saik1305
    Jun 2, 2020
    8
    Ori and the blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a wonderful game to come to the Switch and a wonderful port. It runs so smoothly and the story is very captivating. I think I cried 2 times, because of the emotional depth this story provides. You can also feel the hand-drawn art in this game and see the details in the background. Also to see an Xbox exclusive come to the Switch is justOri and the blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a wonderful game to come to the Switch and a wonderful port. It runs so smoothly and the story is very captivating. I think I cried 2 times, because of the emotional depth this story provides. You can also feel the hand-drawn art in this game and see the details in the background. Also to see an Xbox exclusive come to the Switch is just surreal. I loved it.… Expand
  70. Radix7
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely beautiful and has a wonderful soundtrack. It might get difficult at times, but you can often put down checkpoints and the controls are great. Definitely one of the best platformers I know.
  71. w00drow
    Mar 31, 2020
    10
    Великолепная игра, на самом финальном отрезке пришлось понизить сложность, так как уже было невтерпеж, хотя до этого висел на некоторых участках по несколько дней, но ни разу не жалел об этом. Рекомендую всем
  72. Pitutitu
    Apr 3, 2020
    8
    Ori os the first metroidvania Game that I never has played and I had to day that It is areat game for anyone. The music and visuals are amazing, the gameplay are very intuitive, but It have a lot of variety for a plataform Game like this.
  73. cadez
    May 7, 2020
    10
    a beautiful, satisfying platformer with music on par with the graphics. one of the most gorgeous games on the switch, it’s fun, addictive and has a good amount of challenge in it. you must buy this game especially for the price of 18 bucks 10/10
  74. Daisuk
    Jun 3, 2020
    9
    The visuals are lovely, the sound is subtle and good, Ori's movement is swift and delightful (for the most part), there's lots of great gameplay mechanics, and the metroidvania-aspect of the game is very solid. There's just bucketloads of charm in this game to make it score really well. It would've been a clear 10 for me if it weren't for these issues:

    - foreground elements often    The visuals are lovely, the sound is subtle and good, Ori's movement is swift and delightful (for the most part), there's lots of great gameplay mechanics, and the metroidvania-aspect of the game is very solid. There's just bucketloads of charm in this game to make it score really well. It would've been a clear 10 for me if it weren't for these issues:

    - foreground elements often blocking your character (who thought that was a good idea?)
    - distinguishing between enemy projectiles and health projectiles are impossible at times (especially if you're color blind)
    - EVERYTHING on the screen stands out, so nothing stands out, focusing on the right thing can be a major PITA at times, especially if you play in handheld mode on Switch.
    - Ori can feel a bit like slippery soap at times, it can be hard to control him precisely.
    - A few of the platforming mechanics early on are poorly designed (like having to stand on top of 1 block small platforms at some point), but having to flick Ori back on forth just to hit the spot can be annoying.
    - Although the escape scenes are spectacular and generally fun, there are things in them designed to just kill you the first time, and practically no way to tell it's coming for you.

    Anyways - despite all of these issues, this is a very good/enjoyable/fun game to play where the majority of things in it pulls in its favour. Highly recommended for any metroidvania-fan!    … Expand
  75. hileger
    Dec 27, 2022
    8
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  76. Broosc
    Jun 9, 2020
    8
    This game is obviously beautiful (both the visuals and music), but it's so much more than that. The metroidvania world is really fun to explore and i was always looking forward to what the game had in store for me. One of my least favourite things in this game however, is the combat, you just kind off hit one button a lot and that's it, but the combat does get better later on because ofThis game is obviously beautiful (both the visuals and music), but it's so much more than that. The metroidvania world is really fun to explore and i was always looking forward to what the game had in store for me. One of my least favourite things in this game however, is the combat, you just kind off hit one button a lot and that's it, but the combat does get better later on because of all the new abilities you get during the game.… Expand
  77. UsielVela
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Es un juego bastante colorido, la banda Sonora es muy buena, la jugabilidad está adaptada a la switch, lo recomiendo.
  78. CTAN
    Jun 3, 2022
    9
    Definitely one of my favourite games in Switch. I completed this game twice, even the hard mode. It's a typical metroidvania game, but the movement, the game design, the flow are just so good. Hope this franchise keeps going stronger.
  79. Cabacher
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    Лучшая инди-игра на Нинтендо свитч, я её обожаю. Прошел её на свитч лайт когда ехал в Музосранск
  80. Namar
    Jul 16, 2020
    8
    Great metroidvania game with beautiful scenario.
    Complex Gameplay with adjust learning curve.
    Recommended.
    Cons: could add some new mechanics
  81. CatsNGames
    Sep 16, 2020
    10
    If you could convert the experience of heaven into a digital file and play it on the Switch it would be Ori And The Blind Forest. Literal perfection made videogame.
  82. HeavyMachineGon
    Oct 8, 2021
    8
    手残党，死亡861次，13.5小时，100%探索。
    游戏前期不熟悉操作和技能比较少，非常难打，经常卡关，一度想弃了，但慢慢变强之后，游戏难度就下降了，点满技能之后想死是比较难的。慢慢熟悉游戏之后开始喜欢起ori这个游戏，特别是音乐和画面，以及游戏的游戏性和流畅性（不死亡的情况）和打击爽快感。
    中文翻译想吐槽，剧情翻译的云里雾里。而且那么美的游戏画面，用了个最普通的中文字体，意境大打折扣了。    手残党，死亡861次，13.5小时，100%探索。
    游戏前期不熟悉操作和技能比较少，非常难打，经常卡关，一度想弃了，但慢慢变强之后，游戏难度就下降了，点满技能之后想死是比较难的。慢慢熟悉游戏之后开始喜欢起ori这个游戏，特别是音乐和画面，以及游戏的游戏性和流畅性（不死亡的情况）和打击爽快感。
    中文翻译想吐槽，剧情翻译的云里雾里。而且那么美的游戏画面，用了个最普通的中文字体，意境大打折扣了。
  83. hector_bcn98
    Nov 2, 2022
    9
    +
    Un videojuego que en lo audiovisual está a la altura de una obra de arte.
    Historia conmovedora sin ningún tipo de diálogo y apenas presencia de texto. Es la aventura de los personajes lo que nos hace apegarnos a ellos mediante lo que les sucede. Cinematográficamente es lo máximo a lo que puede aspirar un videojuego. Apabullante diseño de niveles y de progresión, no querrás dejar de    +
    Un videojuego que en lo audiovisual está a la altura de una obra de arte.
    Historia conmovedora sin ningún tipo de diálogo y apenas presencia de texto. Es la aventura de los personajes lo que nos hace apegarnos a ellos mediante lo que les sucede. Cinematográficamente es lo máximo a lo que puede aspirar un videojuego.
    Apabullante diseño de niveles y de progresión, no querrás dejar de jugar.
    Buenísima curva de dificultad. Reta al jugador, otorgando un alto nivel de satisfacción.
    Uno de los mejores backtrackings y recolección de coleccionables que he visto en un videojuego. Incita a completarlo en su totalidad.
    Pese a la resolución variable según juegues en portátil o en sobremesa, el rendimiento a 60fps sólidos y el estilo gráfico hace que se vea de maravilla. Uno de los juegos más bellos que se han hecho nunca. Poesía en movimiento.
    Que un juego indie llegue a estas cotas de calidad solo merece el aplauso unánime del público y la compra obligada. Es el ejemplo que deberían seguir todas las compañías independientes.

    -
    Que su duración no supere casi las 10 horas lo deja al borde de la perfección que sí obtiene su secuela.
    Algunas secciones tediosas que se superan a base de ensayo y error.
    Como casi todo Metroidvania, una vez acabado no ofrece demasiada rejugabilidad más allá de volver a completarlo siguiendo el mismo camino lineal.    … Expand
  84. chabanenkopp
    Oct 17, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and enriching games I have ever played in my life. Please, don't miss this game. Moreover, it is amazing on Switch, beautiful graphics and framerate, and I had no glitches or bugs playing.
  85. Prittii
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    After playing this game and the Will of the Wisps I’m left with two contradictory feelings: First, I can’t enjoy any other game, because nothing compares to the perfection of this one. Graphics, music, game play, story... it’s pure fun and challenging art. It’s possible to play it really quickly, but I played very through, going back to finish all tasks. At some points really, reallyAfter playing this game and the Will of the Wisps I’m left with two contradictory feelings: First, I can’t enjoy any other game, because nothing compares to the perfection of this one. Graphics, music, game play, story... it’s pure fun and challenging art. It’s possible to play it really quickly, but I played very through, going back to finish all tasks. At some points really, really challenging. The story is so beautiful and compelling that I was crying like a baby at the end. Then it comes my second feeling: this is a huge breakthrough for videogames and hopefully it will inspire game developers to create more like this. The story isn’t just another goofy excuse for an adventure. It was actually like watching a really beautiful movie, full of twists and emotional moments. Ori and the Blind Forest is a must-have game and a new born classic.… Expand
  86. hotdogcoder
    Nov 24, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful music, graphics, scene backdrop. The platforming is quick and responsive.

    I REALLY wanted to love this game but surprisingly got bored of it and never finished it (very rare for me). The platforming is just barely difficult enough to be a joy-killer. Twice I got completely stuck with no clue what to do next to advance the plot and had to google what to do next.

    My favorite 2 parts of the entire game so far (I quit about 80% thru) were 2 "race" scenes, one where you have to get to the top of a tree before a flood washes you away. It was incredibly challenging but also my favorite part of the game. Unfortunately, after those scenes end, there's no way to go back and replay them.

    Overall: excellent game but not for everyone and your mileage may vary.    … Expand
  87. Wrecktangled
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    An incredibly enjoyable ride. An simple narrative that leads to exciting places and crazy adventures. The flow in this game feels just right and the world is vibrant and beautiful.
  88. Robloxcraft_YM
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Este juego es una obra de arte en todos sus aspectos resaltando sus gráficos y banda sonora.
  89. Dzdogg
    May 13, 2021
    5
    A beautiful and visually stunning game but its ruined with a very long platforming sections which requires precise reflexes and beyond human timing and accuracy, the trial and error kills the moment for me and most of the time in these sections it's hard to tell where the fck your heading or what you're supposed to do. And guess what, no checkpoint so if you're fcked then you have to doA beautiful and visually stunning game but its ruined with a very long platforming sections which requires precise reflexes and beyond human timing and accuracy, the trial and error kills the moment for me and most of the time in these sections it's hard to tell where the fck your heading or what you're supposed to do. And guess what, no checkpoint so if you're fcked then you have to do it all over again. Very frustrating. … Expand
  90. ophone
    Jun 20, 2021
    9
    A beautiful game I had problems to let the controller or the console go the way it has drawn me in with its excellent art style and gameplay.
    At the start I had to get used to the sensitive controls, Ori moves fast at the slightest controller input (except when she carries a heavy stone).
    The last zone of the game is the one I enjoyed the most, due to its platform heavy parts.    A beautiful game I had problems to let the controller or the console go the way it has drawn me in with its excellent art style and gameplay.
    At the start I had to get used to the sensitive controls, Ori moves fast at the slightest controller input (except when she carries a heavy stone).
    The last zone of the game is the one I enjoyed the most, due to its platform heavy parts. Unfortunately that's also where I felt this game's biggest flaw: The fact I had to change from the joystick to the D-Pad from time to time, I prefer to play 2D games with the latter.
    Nonetheless Ori and the Blind Forest is an excellent game. I haven't played its sequel yet, apparently it's even better.    … Expand
  91. Haman2628
    Mar 23, 2023
    6
    While this game is widely and accurately praised for its great graphics and beautiful music, that’s where my praise ends. The game did not provide a particularly good metroidvania experience nor was its platforming as good as other titles. At the same time, it has an upgrade tree that has little impact on gameplay and minimal story. It seems like the developers had grand plans for theWhile this game is widely and accurately praised for its great graphics and beautiful music, that’s where my praise ends. The game did not provide a particularly good metroidvania experience nor was its platforming as good as other titles. At the same time, it has an upgrade tree that has little impact on gameplay and minimal story. It seems like the developers had grand plans for the game, but execution fell flat.

    The graphics look pretty, but aren’t as good when conveying details to the player. Oftentimes it is hard to tell the difference between scenery and gameplay platforms or damaging flora. This becomes even worse during the spectacle that they made attacks. Enemy and Ori attacks are all bright lights, obfuscating everything in between the two characters. Flashy moves can be attractive, but are tiresome when the player can’t see anything occurring on screen during them.

    Difficulty spikes are extreme and most of the game exists in one of those two extremes; it’s often far too easy and more rarely too difficult. This results in a game that is boring but also frustrating.    … Expand
  92. TheLinkgirl
    Jul 24, 2022
    7
    The first Ori game is without a doubt a good game, albeit with some general design issues. While the general platforming of Blind Forest is good, it feels very simple a lot of the time, and never quite reaches a satisfying peak. Music in this game varies from incredible to repetitive, but the art style never lets down for a second. While I would recommend Ori BF for its best moments andThe first Ori game is without a doubt a good game, albeit with some general design issues. While the general platforming of Blind Forest is good, it feels very simple a lot of the time, and never quite reaches a satisfying peak. Music in this game varies from incredible to repetitive, but the art style never lets down for a second. While I would recommend Ori BF for its best moments and it's story, I feel that I would mostly recommend playing it so you can play the sequel which is by far the better game in my opinion.… Expand
  93. Natejc07
    Oct 8, 2021
    10
    This game is incredible! The soundtrack is probably the best of any game I’ve played. Mixed with the beautiful art style and challenging areas I couldn’t put it down.
  94. tiper
    Dec 30, 2021
    10
    One of the most beautiful games that I've ever played. The artwork, gameplay and soundtrack, to me, they were all perfect.
  95. jayo1990
    Jan 12, 2023
    8
    Beautiful game with a good story and fantastic music. Sometimes it gets a bit repetitive but the story is short enough that this doesnt become an issue. One of the better side scrolling games around.
  96. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    Everything about the game is both challenging and well thought out. Fabulous escape sequences, some of the best I've ever played.
  97. mariebot
    Feb 11, 2023
    10
    I can't explain how much I enjoyed this game from start to finish. The immersive music, the magical graphic, the challenging yet rewarding platforming. I thought it would be too difficult and I will get frustrated, but even I, with a considerable amount of deaths, I managed to complete it on Normal difficulty. Don't let anything stop you and go play this gem.
  98. LukeLx
    Jan 4, 2022
    4
    After many and many praises about the game I decided to play the demo and I bought it discounted on Switch. Well, what was not apparent in the demo is that it is a souls like platform, you die, and die and die because this is how it is designed. No, I had no intention to play a souls like platform, much much worse than donkey kong tropical freeze, it is not funny, it is boring as hell.After many and many praises about the game I decided to play the demo and I bought it discounted on Switch. Well, what was not apparent in the demo is that it is a souls like platform, you die, and die and die because this is how it is designed. No, I had no intention to play a souls like platform, much much worse than donkey kong tropical freeze, it is not funny, it is boring as hell. The graphics is just decent, I don't know about the other versions.
    Total disappointment    … Expand
  99. McBoatface
    Jan 15, 2023
    0
    Well, it´s a beautiful game with nice animations. But that´s about it. I bought this game because it looked nice and seemed child friendly. Something which could be enjoyed by me, my wife and my two daughters.

    But man, this game is frustrating and nothing I would give to a child or anyone who want´s to have a good and relaxing time. Since when is it considered good game design to    Well, it´s a beautiful game with nice animations. But that´s about it. I bought this game because it looked nice and seemed child friendly. Something which could be enjoyed by me, my wife and my two daughters.

    But man, this game is frustrating and nothing I would give to a child or anyone who want´s to have a good and relaxing time.

    Since when is it considered good game design to have the player die over and over again? I get that this is a thing with bosses to get their sequences right. But in this game you will die every other minute. Just to get the height of a jump on spot. Just to get a landing on spot. No room for the slightest mistakes. Sometimes you don´t even see where you have to jump to. Surprise ************, there is a thorn bush. You die. Next time turn a little further to the left. But you´ll die anyway. Because surprise ************, there´s a monster pummeling you to death while you get your bearings right. Maybe next time. Just try 10-20 times and learn the sequence. And when you´re done, have fun starting all over again. Because surprise ************, the next bit is as merciless as the last one you just did. Oh, and there´s a monster pummeling you to death while you start yelling at your TV.

    And buddy, I´m not yoking about yelling at your TV. Everyone in my house is so pissed by the game that they eventually start screaming at the TV and stop playing. Me included. Even my dog hates the game. If we boot it up and the music starts going, he will leave the room. Now I´m stuck with a game which no one in my house wants to play. And because of the big pile of *** that is the Nintendo eShop, I cannot return it.

    Buddy, you made it this far in my review. You read about my experience, my rage and endured my rant. I feel like I have to give you something back. Here´s some advice for you: If you really want to experience the game yourself, feel free to do so. But don´t buy it on Switch. Buy it on Steam first and test it. If you enjoy being frustrated all the time… well, that´s nice for you. But don't be fooled by the demo. This is how the game got me. The demo is nice and plays well. But once the demo is over the frustration starts.    … Expand
  100. Beowulf0711
    Dec 14, 2022
    10
    This game is wonderful. The music is fantastic, the art is beautiful, the story is heartfelt, and the game itself is just amazing to play. I can't say enough good things about this masterpiece.
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#3 Best Switch Game of 2019
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#18 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2019

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Universal acclaim - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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  1. KeenGamer
    Jan 7, 2021
    97
    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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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 29, 2020
    100
    Even though I'd already replayed Ori for the fifth time last year, when I heard it was coming to Switch, I wanted to run through it all over again without question! [Issue #43 – November/December 2019, p. 21SW]
  3. Cubed3
    Dec 16, 2019
    90
    The Switch's catalogue of Metroidvania titles was already impressive - though ironically it's still lacking an actual Metroid - and now its ranks have been bolstered by one of the best in recent memory. Ori and the Blind Forest is an absolute masterpiece, a beautiful story polished to perfection in both its artistic design and core gameplay mechanics. The utterly beautiful presentation and soundtrack crafts a charming and memorable world and there are more stories in that world to come as Ori and the Will of the Wisps landing on Xbox One in a few months. Hopefully, the Switch version comes shortly after.
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