Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition PC

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  • Summary: Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition delivers a multitude of new areas, difficulty options, and gameplay upgrades that should appeal to both new and seasoned Ori players.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    90
    Beautiful, whimsical, difficult and brutal, Ori and the Blind Forest is a thoroughly engrossing platforming experience. [Issue#252, p.]
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  2. Brash Games
    May 5, 2016
    90
    Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is quite simply a fantastic game and is one of my favourite games in recent times. I would highly recommend playing this version of the game if you played the original and if you haven’t played Ori and the blind Forest yet then now is the perfect time to experience it at its best.
  3. Attack of the Fanboy
    Apr 26, 2016
    90
    Perhaps the true definitive version of Ori and the Blind Forest assuming you can get it running at 4K. Even if you can't and you haven't played it yet, it's still one of the very best platformers of the last few years with a stunning art style, incredible score, and emotional storyline.
  4. Digitally Downloaded
    May 10, 2016
    90
    I cannot in recent memory think of a game that has moved me as much as Ori and the Blind Forest has. The art style, soundtrack and design of the game are all breathtakingly beautiful. On their own they stand strong, telling the story of the forest and its destruction in a way that is more powerful than a text prelude could ever be. Together, they combine into something that feeds off each other to create one incredible game experience.
  5. PC Games (Germany)
    May 11, 2016
    87
    While the additions don't change the game in any fundamental way, the overall experience is still as amazing as it was last year. If you haven't played Ori before, this Definitive Edition is a must buy.
  6. Softpedia
    Apr 27, 2016
    85
    Ori and the Blind Forest shows how relatively classic platforming mechanics can be enhanced by the addition of an understated but impactful story and by offering a gorgeous world that gamers can take in as they uncover more of the story.
  7. Impulsegamer
    May 7, 2016
    80
    Ori and the Blind Forest is a special game. It doesn’t quit sit solely in the platform genre, it is a far more involved story than simply slotting in that.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. mananmehta30
    May 25, 2016
    10
    Great visuals. Fantastic gameplay and lovely music. Graphics are outstanding. Has little story but emotionally resonant. Platformers don't getGreat visuals. Fantastic gameplay and lovely music. Graphics are outstanding. Has little story but emotionally resonant. Platformers don't get better than this.… Expand
  2. blaxmaster
    Jul 26, 2016
    10
    Great gameplay, skills and abilities are pretty enjoyable, beautiful history and wonderful music. There is not a similar game, it's an uniqueGreat gameplay, skills and abilities are pretty enjoyable, beautiful history and wonderful music. There is not a similar game, it's an unique and complete game. Very recommended.… Expand
  4. dypsomaniart
    Sep 6, 2016
    10
    i got 458 deaths and 92% completion on my first run through this game, it was awesome! I havent died that often or got as much challenge andi got 458 deaths and 92% completion on my first run through this game, it was awesome! I havent died that often or got as much challenge and satisfaction from a game in years (dark souls games aside, which if they'd had a save system like ori I would have enjoyed far more).
    This game is intense and beautiful and fun and satisfying.
    If anyone is reading this before buying, just prepare for a challenge and a bit of a learning curve to master the movement and abilities, and prepare to die, a lot, and you will have a blast.
    This is a proper gamers game. 10/10    … Expand
  5. Toothpicker
    Jun 29, 2016
    9
    The beauty is there for all to see, expected to breeze through but it's actually quite challenging, shame it's so light on story but otherwiseThe beauty is there for all to see, expected to breeze through but it's actually quite challenging, shame it's so light on story but otherwise it's a masterclass in platforming and an exercise in beauty.… Expand
  6. sscott0829tw
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This is probably the most beautiful and gorgeous 2d platfomer game I have ever seen,
    Great story with adorable characters,hands down    This is probably the most beautiful and gorgeous 2d platfomer game I have ever seen,
    Great story with adorable characters,hands down fantastic animations,and an absolutely stunning graphics and atmosphere.The game is like an amazing cartoon movie,you can really feel the motion of the character.This is a game I recommend to all kind of gamers,just relax and enjoy the game.
    A truly 2D masterpiece.    … Expand
  7. opengl
    Jun 25, 2016
    9
    This is an awesome game.
    -The world is beautiful and immersive.
    -The abilities are unique from each other and all have more of a functional    This is an awesome game.
    -The world is beautiful and immersive.
    -The abilities are unique from each other and all have more of a functional purpose for the gameplay than simply allowing you to get to a new area.
    -The progression is linear, but not so much, in that you will be:
    1 given options of routes to take
    2 rewarded for going back to old areas
    3 capable of constantly exploring extra areas
    -The gameplay is fluid and plays out with a simple problem solving style that taps into your reflexes as the primary interface between you and the logical problems you are solving.
    -The game is somewhat challenging. I have only played it on hard but I get the feeling that even on easy you will not be carried through its content.

    Pretty solid in terms of all core design elements.

    WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU BUY:
    The control system does not allow you to remap keys in game. (You may want to consider using something like AutoHotkey for this if using keyboard and mouse)
    The only controller supported natively is the 360 controller (and probably xbox one).    … Expand
  8. z80
    Jul 23, 2016
    4
    Beautiful. Great design and music, cute characters.
    Play if you have nerves of steel. I should have considered negative reviews before trying    Beautiful. Great design and music, cute characters.
    Play if you have nerves of steel. I should have considered negative reviews before trying the game. To say that is pisses off is to say nothing.. You die like a hundred times on every screen and have to torture your gamepad over and over and over and f#$ing over again in an attempt to play a perfect sequence. Nope. Just.. nope.    … Expand

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