Customer Ratings & Reviews

Great game, the artwork is the highlight of the experience

Teens enjoyed the game and pleased to receive as gift.

Words simply can't describe what a beautiful game this is, developer Moon Studios really poured their heart and soul into both of the Ori games and the end results show. I have the Definitive Edition for both XB1 and Nintendo Switch, which should speak volumes on how good this game and its sequel both are. Graphically, the game is just stunning, with colors running the gamut of the rainbow and the backgrounds teeming with detail to make the land of Nibel come to life. It's a literal example of the "Games as Art" trope and that is not a bad thing, it looks like a moving painting and easily rivals the best of what Japanese developer Vanillaware has to offer. Simply put, this game is one of the best looking games on either Xbox or Nintendo Switch even now. It's sequel eclipses it that much more. Story wise, without giving away too much spoilers, you play as Ori, a character whose unique appearance belies explanation, but whose story starts off with tragedy. Ori begins their journey to explore the Nibel where the balance of light and dark has gone awry, and finds out what their destiny is. The story is explained in vignettes scattered throughout the game as you progress further within. Fun fact: Ori is a name that means "My Light" in Hebrew, fitting since the character you play is literally a being of light. Gameplay wise, it's a Metroidvania, meaning that you are playing through a large, labyrinthine maze that is all connected to a central hub, fighting creatures using your abilities that you have, and yes, you end up gaining more abilities as the game progresses through fighting enemies to gain what are known as ability points, which is a mechanic used to grant Ori, the game's titular main character, new abilities that help them progress throughout. New to the Definitive Edition of this game is two unique areas not available in the original version that explain the backstory of another character whom is important to Ori for obvious reasons. They are entirely optional, but recommended to go through regardless due to this backstory, and also help to make your progress through the game that much easier. Aurally, the soundtrack always fits the mood, Gareth Coker, the game's composer, really went all out to capture the atmosphere of each area and make sure that everything just fits. Not one single piece feels out of place, and all of it is just fantastic to listen to. The Xbox version actually comes with a CD containing the game's soundtrack, so if you can, pop it into a CD player and give it a listen. You won't be disappointed. All in all, no matter what platform you get this game and its incredible sequel on, you're in for a treat all around. Ori and the Blind Forest is one of those rare gems that is just stunning to look at and an absolute joy to play once you master the mechanics given to you throughout. So I will simply say, get this game.

This game is cute and so much fun. 10/10 worth it!