Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Review (Vasharal)
Though they are gone from our forest, there is no time to grieve. Remember those who have passed, and they will forever live on. - Sein to Ori in Lost Grove
Sum-Up
In-depth analysis further down.
🟩 Pros
🟥 Cons
• Outstanding visuals.
• Touching story.
• Main OST and sound effects are beautiful.
• Great gameplay feel with super satisfying mechanics once all are unlocked.
• Creative puzzles with a rather difficult, but not unpleasant level design.
• Awesome map design.
• I wish there is something to say, but honestly it nails too well this game.
🟨 Bugs & Issues
🔧 Specs
⚙ Settings & FPS
☑️ Never had any.
🔲 Hanging, Freezing, or
Crashing.
🔲 Graphics Glitch.
🔲 Gameplay Defect.
🔲 In-game Purchase.
🔲 Audio Problem.
🔲 Text Problem.
🔲 Save Glitch.
• CPU: i7-12700K
• RAM: 32GB DDR4
• GPU: 1060 6GB
• SD: SSD
• RES: 1440p
Settings: Ultra - High
FPS: 60+
🌌 Content & Replay Value
The game can be completed in approximately 3 hours if you follow just the main campaign. If you wish to collect everything on the map and complete the game 100% you need to spend over 12 hours to complete it. This game is worth replaying several times if you plan to 100% complete the achievements. Does not offer anything except a difficulty curve.
💵 Is it worth buying?
Yes, without a doubt. This game is worth the money and if you get this on a discount you'll feel like your money is well spent.
🎮 Steam Deck Compatibility
Played this game 50/50 on my Steam Deck and the other half on PC. It runs great, but due to the fact that the visuals are so small on the screen it really not that hot to look at in my opinion. It looks great, don't get me wrong, but due to low resolution, you can't see the actual details on put by devs. Still, if you want to play it and have the intention to play anywhere, this works without a single problem.
🧾 Verdict: Masterpiece
Rating Chart Here
It took me a long time to pick this game up, but once I did I finally understood what makes this game so special. The visuals, the music, the story, and the gameplay for me make this a perfect game to play anywhere you want. This is one of the best platformer games I've ever played.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a Metroidvanian, adventure 2D platformer with great emphasis on exploration. You play as Ori, a white guardian spirit alongside Sein who is your guide in this world and helps you understand your role in this magical and beautiful world.
⚔ Gameplay:
Rate: ★★★★★
Playing like Ori felt amazing. The controls are snappy, reactive, and fun. In the world, you collect special orbs to upgrade yourself and your abilities. You traverse through areas where there are puzzles and in often situations you are required to backtrack to unlock doors or pick up power-ups after collecting certain abilities.
Puzzles are at every step and the game can be rather difficult, but thanks to saving at any step of the game you get to traverse easily through a lot of them, with little difficulty once you get the hang of the controls.
At the end, once you collected and upgraded your powers to the max, you become a powerhouse that can melt enemies in seconds with a large variety of mobility skills that make traversing quick and effortless.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2894211293
😄 Fun:
Rate: ★★★★★
I've had a lot of fun in this game from start to finish. The world feels fun and puzzle areas aren't too difficult if you plan to play this game on normal for the first time. If you wish to have a challenge there is something like that for you. Once you are at the end-game part, everything feels great and it's just fun to mess around with the abilities. Everything you do interacts with enemies and the world and it's a lot of fun to play.
🏞 Visuals:
Rate: ★★★★★
The game visuals were the first thing that actually made me curious to try this game out. It's a beautiful-looking game even if it came with the definitive edition back in 2016. This game doesn't look like it aged at all and even if you plan to pick it now, you'll have a lot to appreciate.
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2894211710
🔊 Sound:
Rate: ★★★★★
One of the best soundtracks I've ever listened to. The main menu OST hits you in the feels right from the beginning. At the end, you're presented with a mix of the same OST that hits you right in the feels again. It has outstanding sound effects and could say voice acting is pleasant to listen to.
📖 Story:
Rate: ★★★★★
This game is renowned for making people cry. I personally didn't have an issue, but it sure is a sad and beautiful story. You play as Ori, a guardian spirit sent into this magical world and looked after one of the last inhabitants of that world. Unfortunately, your parent dies and you're forced to find your way in this world until you discover Sein, the guide that introduces you in this world. From there your adventure starts and you discover who you are and what is your purpose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-DXHAevOoc&pp=wgIGCgQQAhgB
🧵 Length:
☑️ Short
☑️ Average
🔲 Long
🔲 Unlimited
The game can be completed in under 3 hours as a speed runner. If you take your time about 12 hours to complete 100% of a run.
🧩 Difficulty:
🔲 Easy
☑️ Normal
☑️ Hard
☑️ Brutally Hard
🔲 Impossible
There are several difficulties and I personally didn't play this game on easy. I started on normal and on my second and 3rd playthrough I've went for Hard and One Life Challenge. Saving at every step makes this a pleasant and easier platformer than most games I've played.
⭕Conclusion:
Ori and the Blind Forest is a masterpiece. The story, the visuals, and the soundtrack on top of a great and snappy gameplay make this for a perfect platformer game that makes me super excited to play its sequel. I want to thank the devs for this awesome experience. It's a must-play game.
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