Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Reviews

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is ranked in the 98th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Metro GameCentral
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8 / 10
Sep 30, 2019

Gorgeous visuals and some sublime visual storytelling, Ori And The Blind Forest might not do much that is genuinely new but almost everything it does attempt is genuinely great.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 25, 2019
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Metro GameCentral
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8 / 10
Mar 11, 2016

The original was good enough that a Definitive Edition seems unnecessary, but the small additions and improvements only make this gorgeous platformer even more essential.

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Mar 13, 2016

The Definitive Edition of Ori and The Blind Forest is the best this game can be. Returning players may want to tilt the score down while players who are discovering it for the first time will be in for a treat and should tilt the score up. As challenging as it can be, those sighs of relief after a particularly challenging sequence are still just as rewarding. Returning players may want to consider what their time is worth, however, as paying for additional "features" is not a route the industry should be going. If Ori burned you before (as it had me), don't expect an apology here. It's still pretty, fun, and occasionally frustrating, and it still might burn your parent's house down.

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92 / 100
Oct 1, 2019

A perfect blend between a platformer and a metroidvania, with a wonderful story, artistic style and soundtrack. If you didn't play the original, Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition on the Nintendo Switch is the best way to experience a truly magical video game.

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9.1 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2016

An amazing platform brimming with quality that is even better in this, its definitive edition. One of the essential appointments of its kind.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2019

Finally, one of the best metroidvania of this generation arrives on Switch thanks to its Definitive Edition. If you never experienced the story of Ori and the Blind Forest, this is your chance to guide the hero through a beautiful and meaningful journey.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 5, 2019

This is just the same wonderful game that was first released in 2015, and it's delightful to see it given a new lease of life on Nintendo Switch.

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Apr 26, 2016

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.

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Mar 10, 2016

Whether you've never experienced the game before or are eager to check out what's new, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is an experience you'll be sure to love.

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Unscored
May 3, 2016

Few games come close to being this well made, this lovingly animated, and so madly pleasurable to play.

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Sep 30, 2019

At its core, the port of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a masterpiece. While it does not bring anything new to the game that does not already exist on the Xbox One and PC, it translates perfectly onto our favorite portable consoles. Now someone needs to convince Microsoft to also port the upcoming sequel without waiting another four years.

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JVL
Rainbow-Twix
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19 / 20
Oct 12, 2019

Ori and The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a nugget of the metroidvania genre that Switch players must absolutely do. A deep and unforgettable journey carried by a sumptuous OST, which clearly does not leave indifferent. An essential masterpiece.

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9 / 10.0
May 6, 2016

Ori's second appearance is just as memorable as the first. The world is just as gorgeous as before and with two new zones to discover and explore, there is more to unlock for players both old and new. The difficulty has been ramped up for those wanting a better challenge, and only the best of the best will survive One Life mode.

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91 / 100
Mar 12, 2016

Visually, Ori and The Blind Forest scores high marks. The level design is beautiful as the colours pop from the screen and art design is equally fantastic.

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9 / 10
Sep 30, 2019

What we have here is a flawless port of a game which absolutely deserves all of the praise it has received. From start to finish, Ori and the Blind Forest is a real joy to play.

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GameXplain
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Loved
Sep 25, 2019
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May 4, 2016

Just as the game isn't content to rest on clichéd gameplay conventions, neither does it lean on stereotypical villains.

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Mar 10, 2016

This is a shining example of how a re-release should be handled, and Moon Studios has raised the bar by adding meaningful content that improves both the narrative and gameplay.

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Mar 16, 2016

If you played Ori and the Blind Forest last year, this new edition offers plenty of new content to warrant a second play through. With lush visuals, an imaginative world, and charming characters, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is the best platforming game on the Xbox One, and one of the best games in the Xbox One software catalog.

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