Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Sep 27, 2019 7 years ago
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. “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. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all. NEW IN THE DEFINITIVE EDITION • Packed with new and additional content: New areas, new secrets, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, full backtracking support and much more! • Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments. • Master two powerful new abilities – Dash and Light Burst. • Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells.
What it’s like
This is a breathtaking journey through a dying forest, where you play as Ori, a small spirit driven by love to restore light to the land. The experience is defined by its seamless fusion of tight, responsive platforming and profound emotional storytelling. There is no dialogue; instead, the narrative unfolds through expressive character animation and a sweeping, fully orchestrated score that mirrors your struggles and triumphs. The structure follows a classic Metroidvania design: you explore interconnected biomes, unlocking fluid movement abilities like wall-jumping and dashing to access new areas. The Definitive Edition enhances this with added content, difficulty options, and quality-of-life improvements like fast travel. While the combat is minimal, the core joy lies in mastering movement mechanics to traverse beautifully hand-painted environments that feel alive and reactive. It is a cohesive, atmospheric adventure where every mechanic serves the mood.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicExploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsPacingProgression / ReplayabilityVisuals / ArtCharactersPolish / PerformanceStory / NarrativeSystems Depth / Build Variety
Keep in mind The game features very little traditional combat, relying instead on evasion and environmental puzzles, which may disappoint players seeking action-heavy encounters. Additionally, while generally polished, some intense sequences with heavy particle effects can cause minor graphical hiccups or frame drops on older hardware.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from nintendolife.com, opencritic.com, metacritic.com, keengamer.com, slantmagazine.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 11, 201610 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Apr 27, 201610 years ago |
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 27, 20197 years ago |
