Ori and the Blind Forest

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Top Critic Average

96%

Critics Recommend

Eurogamer
Recommended
IGN
8.5 / 10
PC Gamer
87 / 100
Game Rant
4.5 / 5
GamesRadar+
4 / 5
Game Informer
9.5 / 10
GameSpot
9 / 10
Polygon
9 / 10
Creators: Moon Studios, Microsoft Game Studios
Release Date: Mar 11, 2015 - Xbox One, PC, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
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Critic Reviews for Ori and the Blind Forest

Lush appearance and polished mechanics are not to be sniffed at, of course, and even if the game's long term appeal never quite reaches the dizzying heights its first impressions hint at, the difference is barely worth quibbling over. It's no exaggeration to say that Ori and the Blind Forest is still arguably the best Microsoft console exclusive of the last six months.

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Natural wonder, nonlinear exploration, and brutal difficulty come together beautifully in Ori and the Blind Forest.

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Challenging and gorgeous, Ori is a classic platforming genre modernized and done strikingly well. Use a controller and save often.

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'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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If you can steel yourself for a challenge and come to grips with an unwieldy checkpoint system, Ori and the Blind Forest will mesmerize you with its lush world and incredible artistry.

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Nothing short of a work of art

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

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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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Industry Coverage

Moon Studios, Creators of Ori and the Blind Forest, Hiring for an Action RPG

Moon Studios, Creators of Ori and the Blind Forest, Hiring for an Action RPG

Moon Studios is creating an action RPG following their work on Ori and the Will of the Wisps. That comes according to a new job listing from the company.

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