Ori and the Blind Forest
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Ori and the Blind Forest

3 critics 4 lists ★ 4.4/5 RAWG AdventurePlatformer

Ori and the blind forest is a game with a stunning visual style, which looks like a fairytale one, and also the game takes place to a beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack. The forest of Nibel is dying. You play as a character named Ori and a spirit named Sein. They are trying to save the magical forest after the dark spirit Kuro stole the heart of the tree of life, what made the forest began to wither rapidly, losing its vitality: the water becomes dirty, the trees cease to bloom and bear fruit, and the woodland is covered with thick thorns. Playing in the Ori and the blind forest, you have to explore a vast world, to solve platform problems and relatively complex, but interesting puzzles

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The Story Decoder
The Story DecoderMillennial

*Ori and the Blind Forest* is breathtakingly beautiful, but don't let the gorgeous art style fool you; it's a Metroidvania with a heart of pure, unadulterated pain. The opening sequence alone is enough to reduce hardened gamers to tears. Its precise platforming, challenging combat, and evocative score combine with a narrative about sacrifice, environmental decay, and heroism that resonates long after the credits roll. It's a reminder that truly impactful stories often come from places of profound vulnerability.

from “10 Games That Hit Different: The Emotional Rollercoasters We *Still* Can't Talk About” →
The Meta-Economist
The Meta-EconomistGen Z

Ori and the Blind Forest is just breathtaking, man. The art is next-level gorgeous, and the music? So beautiful it makes you wanna cry. It's a Metroidvania with super tight platforming that gets seriously challenging, but also tells such an emotional story about sacrifice and healing. Every moment feels epic, and the world of Nibel is so rich and full of wonder. I'd play any game set in this universe, for real.

from “10 Games So Fire, You'll Wonder Where Their Spinoffs Are At” →
The Dopamine Reactor
The Dopamine ReactorGen Alpha

A stunning platformer. You play as Ori, a spirit guardian. You navigate a dying forest. The world is beautiful, but dangerous. The movement is fluid. The story is deeply emotional. You gain new abilities. You explore. And you solve environmental puzzles. It’s a challenging but rewarding journey. And it has an incredible heart. Truly moving.

from “11 Games. They Leave Their Mark.” →

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