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Ori and the Blind Forest

Ori and the Blind Forest

“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 for PC.

94%
Very Positive
DeveloperMoon Studios GmbH
PublisherXbox Game Studios
Release DateMar 10, 2015
Peak Players13.0K
Metacritic88
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
AI Review Summary

Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually breathtaking 2D platformer renowned for its fluid movement mechanics and emotionally resonant storytelling. While the game offers a rewarding challenge and tight controls, players must contend with a punishing manual save system and occasional performance issues on modern operating systems.

Pros

  • Stunning hand-painted art style and high-quality character animations create a visual masterpiece.95%
  • Tight, responsive platforming and movement mechanics that feel increasingly satisfying as new abilities are unlocked.90%
  • Beautifully composed soundtrack that perfectly complements the emotional and touching narrative.85%
  • Natural and rewarding progression system where new skills meaningfully change world exploration.80%
  • Challenging but fair gameplay that provides a genuine sense of accomplishment upon overcoming difficulty spikes.75%

Cons

  • The manual save system (Soul Links) can lead to significant progress loss if players forget to save frequently.90%
  • Technical performance issues and bugs are reported specifically when running this original version on Windows 11.80%
  • Occasional extreme difficulty spikes, particularly during high-stakes story sequences, can be frustrating.70%
  • Completionist elements can feel tedious due to missable secrets and a lack of frequent autosaves.60%

Notable Mentions

  • Many reviewers suggest purchasing the Definitive Edition instead of this original version for a more polished experience.
  • The game is frequently compared to Hollow Knight for its challenging combat and exploration style.
  • Despite high death counts, players report the core gameplay loop remains addictive and fun.
Confidence: 56%
Based on the 73 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Aug 4, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
146
Peak · last 90 days
631
All-time peak
13.0K

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
88%
All-time positive
94%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews60.1K
Positive: 56.4K (94%)Negative: 3.7K (6%)

7%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

16h

Avg Playtime at Review

80%

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