Ori and the Blind Forest Reviews
Gorgeous, challenging, heartbreaking but equally uplifting. Ori and the Blind Forest is a Metroidvania that shouldn't be missed by fans of the genre.
A beautiful and memorable 2D platformer that will linger in your memory long after completion.
Ideal? For many of you it will be this game. The title does not disappoint, but gives us a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. You will fall in love with the world and want more. Just try it.
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A rare gem that truly shows the potential for games as a medium.
Ori has opened our eyes to a world of audiovisual poetry that does not innovate but distills the sap of the classics and spreads it through a forest of emotions, playable quality and visual amazement. The first essential of the year.
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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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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.
A stunning audiovisual, platforming achievement
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.
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.
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 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.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a rapturous platformer that is as fun as it is beautiful.
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.
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.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.
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.
Microsoft delivers a small studio gem deserving of a spot high up on any indie game fan's must-play list
'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.
Moon Studios terrific platform adventure is as thrilling as it is beautiful, making for the Xbox One's best game to date.