Ori and the Blind Forest Reviews
Ori and the Blind Forest had the potential to be a game that appealed to all gamers, casual and hardcore alike. Unfortunately, the difficulty spikes (and the aforementioned bugs) keep this one solely in the realm of core gamers and speed runners. While it's still a good game, it seems silly to limit its audience unnecessarily. Perhaps Moon Studios will hit perfection in its sophomore outing.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a fantastically beautiful journey, but it's by no means a perfect one since it contains a few hard to ignore flaws.
The exploration, the sound effects created with the narrator’s dialogue – everything about Ori and the Blind Forest is pure magic. This is a title that should not be slept on and I’m so upset with myself that I let it go undiscovered for so long. If you haven’t played it – or are looking to double-dip – the Nintendo Switch port is a dream come true. It’s fluid, it’s visually and audibly stunning, everything about this iteration is perfect and fully respects the original vision that Moon Studios had for Ori and the Blind Forest.
I can confidently say that Ori and the Blind Forest is a game that should not be missed for those who love the platform genre. Whether it is graphics, sound or music, everything is perfect. The challenging structure, which may be seen as a negative by some, connects people to the game more. The pleasure you get when you complete a stage that you haven't tried over and over again is something not found in many games. If you are interested in platform games, take this game off your eyes. If you're not interested, this Ori and the Blind Forest can be a good alternative to get you started.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
Ori and the Blind Forest feels like Nintendo's second coming.
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.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful game but the environments can be really distracting at times. It's hard to see all the deadly spikes and enemies while running and jumping at high speed and the game can become very frustrating. You will die alot, that's for sure. But even your many deaths will look incredibly good.
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Ori and the Blind Forest is a must have for Xbox One users. Ori manages to cptivate players with gorgeous environment design and a heart wrenching story.
Ori and the Blind Forest is magnificent. It has gorgeous views, excellent gameplay, and a solid challenge. The entire game just flows natural and flawlessly and you will enjoy ever part of it.
I enjoyed Ori and the Blind Forest enough that once I was finished with it, I wanted to play it through again.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a beautiful Metroid-style game with great storytelling, fun mechanics, and top notch gameplay. A must-buy for every Xbox One owner looking to do more than shoot stuff.
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.
A rare gem that truly shows the potential for games as a medium.
Ori and the Blind Forest is excruciatingly difficult. If you struggled with Super Meat Boy, then best of luck to you.
A helpful tip is that you'll need to collect the game's trinkets while you can, as much to the completionist's dismay it's not possible to return to your world save after the final credits have rolled. Nevertheless, Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those games to be savoured while it lasts.