Ori and the Blind Forest Reviews

Ori and the Blind Forest is ranked in the 99th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Mar 16, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a great game Xbox One game. Its world and characters are delightful. The music and visuals are extraordinary. The high level of difficulty and distinct save system may be off-putting for some players, but those looking for an exceptional Metroid-like substitute will thoroughly enjoy what Moon Studios have created here.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 20, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is breathtaking in more ways than one: it's dazzlingly beautiful, cleverly designed, and its demanding platforming will test your patience.

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Ray Carsillo
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

A terrific blend of story, gameplay, and graphics, Ori and the Blind Forest is an unforgettable debut for indie developer Moon Studios.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

Adventure buffs and those with a flair for the nostalgic need to make Ori and the Blind Forest part of their collections immediately, for it will take players back to the glory days of adventure games in the best ways.

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Mar 11, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a stunning, impressive and unforgettable new IP, but its challenging gameplay will turn some folks off.

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5 / 5.0
Mar 8, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is proof that those who want a game with a deep story and top-notch gameplay can have their cake and eat it too..

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ACG
Top Critic
Buy
Mar 10, 2015
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90 / 100
Mar 10, 2015

Ori and The Blind Forest es un muy brillante título que cumple de manera magistral cada uno de sus objetivos, siendo nuevo ejemplo de que los estudios pequeños o independientes, son los que cargan con la responsabilidad de hacer que este medio se mueva hacia adelante por medio de su propia esencia, y no queriendo copiar elementos de cosas como el cine. Cada vez es más y más difícil ver juegos que logren tener un gameplay sólido, con una narrativa interesante, asunto que se consigue en esta maravillosa obra de Moon Studios.

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9 / 10
Mar 12, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is an absolute success, a real little masterpiece as much in its dazzling aesthetics as in its gameplay adjusted to the millimeter. The very touching prologue which makes us plunge into this tears in our eyes quickly gives way to an action / adventure game masterfully led by Moon Studios, where the acquisition of each new power revives the Interest of more beautiful and where the ingenious and memorable sequences are linked tirelessly, from start to finish, without being able to let go of the joystick as the pleasure is great.

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90%
Mar 14, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest excels in so many areas. The fantastic level design, the inventive abilities, the touching story, the wonderful score and of course those scintillating visuals all stack up for one hell of an experience. Demanding a place in your collection, Ori and the Blind Forest is the best game I've played this year.

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8 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

There might be rough patches, but the friction falls away when I'm locked into the core of Ori and the Blind Forest. We here at Paste Games believe that Metroid is pretty much the best game to emulate. Unlike games with concrete missions or levels, a great Metroid-style game never gives the player a reason to stop. They pull us through on a steady current of gradually expansive play that makes us never want to put the controller down. Ori expertly nails that rhythm, timing out its revelations and offering enough unique ways to navigate its world to maximize the player's engagement.

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7 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest imparts a beautiful and intricate framework of the platforming and progression that came to define latter day Castlevania and Metroid titles, but it can't muster the same technical and design prowess to fuel its own ideas. This leaves Ori as an adequate model of its revered genre, just short of the execution and innovation that could have made it exemplary.

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Liked
Apr 8, 2018

Like a big interlocking puzzle, you'll enjoy unravelling as much of this world as possible, while the narrative itself will keep you invested in the little ball of light far more than you might expect.

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9 / 10
Mar 12, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest may reinvent the wheel when it comes to gameplay, but it always aspires to do what it does best, and succeeds on almost every one of these fronts. Taking ques from the best titles in the genre, the best elements of the genre are present in this artistic, well-written and well-designed title. Wether you're a fan of the genre, want a challenging game or just want a well-refined emotional story, Ori and the Blind Forest has a little bit to offer everyone.

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CGMagazine
Jason D’Aprile
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

This is a beautiful, surprisingly poignant, and simply well-designed take on a familiar genre.

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4.9 / 5.0
Mar 10, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is the first fully realized endeavor from developer Moon Studios. With pristine quality in every facet of the game, it is a monumental premier that will hopefully be well-received by all and provide the financial support for the company to create more fantastic games. Microsoft deserves high marks for partnering with this independent developer, a relationship we can only hope gets nurtured moving forward. This gem of a title will captivate your heart and test your skill, providing a soul-inspiring experience that will remain long after the game has been put down.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 14, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2d platformer that sticks to its bread and butter. It's beautiful to watch and listen to and for the price you get a lot more than you pay for.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 15, 2015

From the moment the game begins, to the moment the credits start rolling, it's obvious that Moon Studios were crafting this out of love. While most may play a second time to earn every achievement, many will just want to experience the fantastic presentation one more time.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2015

Gorgeous, challenging, heartbreaking but equally uplifting. Ori and the Blind Forest is a Metroidvania that shouldn't be missed by fans of the genre.

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9.5 / 10.0
Mar 24, 2015

A beautiful and memorable 2D platformer that will linger in your memory long after completion.

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