Platforms
- PCMar 11, 20158.7playscore9.18 Critics9.538.8K Players
- Xbox OneMar 11, 20158.8playscore9.038 Critics8.51.41K Players
48 critic reviews · 50 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- In summary then, Ori and the Blind Forest is a largely enjoyable game that both Xbox One and PC gamers would be wise to try, even if just to experience its emotional story. Its wonderful art and music go to great lengths to carry the lacklustre controls and generic design, and to be honest it mostly succeeds in doing so.
Rich · May 14, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Great platforming games don’t seem like they come around that often anymore. ...Ori and the Blind Forest does all these things and is by nearly all accounts a masterpiece in video games. It has a little something for just about everyone, but more than enough to satisfy even the most galvanized platforming fans. Its difficulty might keep some from seeing the credits roll, but the sense of achievement and experiencing how the story ends makes any hardship along the way well worth the ride.
Matt Wingle · Mar 18, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - To close on a low point is a real shame, but 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. For those willing to embrace the difficulty, Moon Studios has created one of the few must-have Xbox One console exclusives.
Tom Orry · Mar 13, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Ori is a small figure, and it’s frustratingly easy to lose track of her spindly white glow. It's a small annoyance. I also felt that a few challenges lacked imagination—putting items which need collecting very near some spikes, for example. That kind of thing seems mundane after I've figured out an anti-gravity orb, but for the most part, Ori's precision tests are fun to unravel.
Tyler Wilde · Mar 13, 2015 Reviewed on PCRead full review - 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. Gorgeous artwork makes retreading old territory far less monotonous as well. ...It’s rare to see a game with stunning visuals and excellent gameplay, but Ori and the Blind Forest does exactly that.
Marcus Estrada · Mar 13, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - 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.
Ken McKown · Mar 11, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - 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.
Kirby Yablonski · Mar 10, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - Equal parts charm and challenge, Ori and the Blind Forest makes some harsh demands but pays off with its stellar presentation. Its atmosphere is phenomenal, with the kind of universal appeal that's rarely found in games - from the way the backgrounds feel like living environments, to the uplifting music and touching cinematic moments.
Lucas Sullivan · Mar 10, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review - While it stumbles over its own ambition far more than it should, Ori and the Blind Forest bursts with both detail and passion. At times it's less a game you play than one you force your way through despite your better judgment, but the parts where it all works together make it worth the pain. And wow, does it look good.
Jeremy Parish · Mar 10, 2015 Reviewed on XB1 - Ori and the Blind Forest isn’t just a magnificent video game with impeccable mechanics and brilliant design, it’s a work of art. What could’ve easily been a journey so wrapped up in delivering its poignant narrative that it squandered away its gameplay potential, ends up being a Metroidvania that can hang with the greatest the genre has to offer. This is a powerful experience that we expect will be remembered for a long time to come, and it's, without question, one of the best games available for the Xbox One.
Dave Letcavage · Mar 10, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. “Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
Developer: Moon Studios GmbH