Ori and the Blind Forest Reviews

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9 / 10.0
Apr 3, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a spectacular Metrovania-style platforming game that pays homage to its genre and elevates it at the same time. Everything about this game is top-notch, from the moving narrative, to the exceptional controls, to the gorgeous graphics. As Moon Studios' debut game, they've knocked it out of the park.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest doesn't add anything new to the genre of gaming that it was inspired by, but few other games can match the polished gameplay and humbling difficulty of this charming little fella.

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Ken McKown
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 11, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful, punishing game that harkens back to the classic side-scrolling titles of the SNES. It will beat you down and test every ounce of patience, but not without reward. This is one of those games people will be talking about down the road, not unlike Shadow Complex or Geometry Wars. It once again showcases that there are so many games and so many ways to deliver and experience them; and this is one experience you can't afford to miss.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2015

With a gorgeous world, beautiful music in the background, and a surprisingly difficult challenge, Ori and the Blind Forest will take gamers on a journey that will test their reactions and wits, yet make them appreciate just what a beautiful game has been created for them.

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Mar 23, 2015

Moon Studios terrific platform adventure is as thrilling as it is beautiful, making for the Xbox One's best game to date.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

Microsoft delivers a small studio gem deserving of a spot high up on any indie game fan's must-play list

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VideoGamer
Top Critic
9 / 10
Mar 12, 2015

The extreme highs carry Ori and the Blind Forest through to greatness if not quite flawlessness. Rarely is a game able to be so devilish in its gameplay yet so touching in its story.

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Mar 8, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest rivals the very best games in terms of presentation and controls. It offers a challenging path for you to follow on this touching emotional journey. So good, so beautiful, you can't help but want more reasons to play.

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4.5 / 5.0
Mar 13, 2015

There's nothing quite as rewarding as a good Metroidvania and Ori and the Blind Forest proves itself to be classified as one. Giant, sprawling landscapes hide tons of goodies just waiting to be collected once you've gained some new skills.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2015

A memorable adventure and much more complex than its audiovisual section seems to want to tell us. Fans of metroidvania-style games have a new mandatory stop thanks to Moon Studios.

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9 / 10
Mar 9, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a captivating platformer with a visual splendor that's only matched by its excellent execution of the Metroidvania formula.

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9 / 10
Mar 8, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a rapturous platformer that is as fun as it is beautiful.

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Polygon
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Mar 9, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a rare realization of fantastic design and production values in a space where I wasn't expecting to find it, displaying a spectacular level of confidence in what it is and what it does.

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Mar 16, 2015

'Ori and the Blind Forest' may only pack about ten hours of gameplay, but the 2D platformer offers a touching story, beautiful hand-drawn art, and challenging puzzles.

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91 / 100
Jan 11, 2018

Moon Games Studios' debut title Ori and the Blind Forest is a very promising one.The challenging Metroidvania gameplay is well-accompanied by a beautiful hand-drawn world and rousing soundtrack that really immerse you into the game world.

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Sirus Gaming
Feliciano Mondigo
9.1 / 10.0
Mar 26, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a noteworthy entry of a beautiful Indie Game. The game's uneasy difficulty system is redeemed by its poignant story and fast-paced combat. From start to finish, Ori and the Blind Forest is careful with its emotional trip towards players. The consistency of its story and the fluidity of its combat system is what makes Ori a game worth playing.

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9.1 / 10.0
Mar 19, 2015

The platform-esque nature of Ori and the Blind Forest might hold off gamers who feel that the genre isn't really their cup of tea. So, overall, I don't think there's much room for casual gamers here. This saddens me in a way, considering how much effort went into Ori's captivating animation, stunning backdrops and delightful tunes. However, even if I could persuade everyone to try Ori, chances are a majority of them won't play much of the game beyond the first several segments, because then the game shifts towards hardcore platforming. You seriously have to sweat and pant your way to your goal. Even those who are keen on platformers will have a hard time overcoming the challenges Ori has in store.

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9.1 / 10.0
Mar 18, 2015

A stunning audiovisual, platforming achievement

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91 / 100
Mar 10, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest is a title that has set the bar high for modern day "Metroidvania" games.  From the original artwork and the enveloping soundtrack to the pixel perfect control and heartfelt narrative, anyone who plays this game will find themself hooked from the get-go. Do yourself a favour, don't pass on this game, especially for the price, as you'd be missing out on a really great gaming experience.

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9.2 / 10.0
Mar 10, 2015

Ori and the Blind Forest makes you fall in love, first, with an art direction that pays attention to the last detail, then enthralls you with the soundtrack and finally, commits to you with precision control and perfect game mechanics. In short, Ori and the Blind Forest delivers on the winning formula that guarantees an experience like no other. If you own an Xbox One it is imperative that you play it.

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