Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
" Stunning action-platformer with breathtaking art and fluid controls but frustrating difficulty spikes "
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Review
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is widely praised as a visually stunning and emotionally impactful metroidvania platformer. Players appreciate its hand-painted art style, fluid and precise movement mechanics, and a deeply touching storyline that explores themes of hope, loss, and restoration. The Definitive Edition enhances the original with additional areas, refined gameplay, and new abilities, making exploration more rewarding and accessible.
While the game excels in atmosphere, music by Gareth Coker, and level design, some players find the difficulty spikes and certain platforming sections frustrating. Combat is generally considered simple and minimal, with the main focus on traversal and puzzle-solving. Despite minor technical issues like input lag or control quirks, the game offers a memorable experience that resonates emotionally, making it a recommended entry point for newcomers to the genre and a beloved classic for veterans.
Highlights
The most praised aspects include beautiful hand-painted graphics and immersive environments that create a living world. The fluid and responsive platforming mechanics are lauded for their precision and satisfying movement, especially the iconic escape sequences. The emotional storyline complements the gameplay with heartfelt themes and memorable characters. Gareth Coker's powerful soundtrack deeply enhances the atmosphere, leaving a lasting impression. Additionally, the Definitive Edition's expansions and quality-of-life improvements enrich the overall experience.
Criticisms
Common criticisms focus on frustrating difficulty spikes and occasional imprecision in controls, especially with wall jumps and tight platforming sections. Some players find the combat simplistic and lacking depth, with limited enemy variety. Technical issues such as input lag or controller compatibility problems have been reported. The game's linearity and relatively short duration may leave some feeling it lacks metroidvania depth. A few also mention that the story can be somewhat simplistic or hard to follow at times.
Pros
- • Stunning hand-painted art style creates a breathtaking visual experience.
- • Fluid and precise platforming mechanics offer satisfying movement control.
- • Emotional and heartfelt storyline resonates deeply with players.
- • Gareth Coker’s soundtrack beautifully enhances the game’s atmosphere.
- • Definitive Edition adds meaningful content and quality-of-life improvements.
- • Level design is creative, seamless, and full of rewarding secrets.
- • Escape sequences provide thrilling and memorable gameplay moments.
Cons
- • Difficulty spikes and certain platforming sections can be frustrating.
- • Controls, especially wall jumps, sometimes feel imprecise or inconsistent.
- • Combat is simplistic with limited enemy variety and depth.
- • Input lag and controller compatibility issues reported by some players.
- • Linear progression limits exploration compared to other metroidvanias.
- • Story can be simplistic or occasionally hard to follow.
- • Some players find puzzles and escape runs tedious or stressful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition released?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition was released on April 27, 2016.
Who developed Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition was developed by Moon Studios GmbH.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition available on Mac?
No, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is not currently available on Mac according to our data.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition available on Linux?
No, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is not currently available on Linux according to our data.
What is the Metacritic score for Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition has a Metacritic score of 88.
Where can I buy Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?
You can buy Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on Steam.
Game Details
“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.
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