Ori and the Blind Forest
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| Developer(s) | Moon Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Studios |
| Distributor(s) | Nordic Games (PC) |
| Director(s) | Thomas Mahler |
| Producer(s) | Gennadiy Korol |
| Designer(s) | Thomas Mahler |
| Programmer(s) | Gennadiy Korol |
| Artist(s) | Johannes Figlhuber |
| Writer(s) | Thomas Mahler |
| Composer(s) | Gareth Coker |
| Engine | Unity |
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Microsoft Windows, Xbox One
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| Genre(s) | Platform-adventure, Metroidvania |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
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| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | (PC) 89.20% (XONE) 88.52% |
| Metacritic | (PC) 88/100 (XONE) 88/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Destructoid | 9.5/10 |
| EGM | 9/10 |
| Game Informer | 9.5/10 |
| Game Revolution |   |
| GameSpot | 9/10 |
| GamesRadar | |
| GameTrailers | 8.6/10 |
| IGN | 8.5/10 |
| OXM (UK) |  |
| PC Gamer (US) | 87/100 |
| Polygon | 9/10 |
| VideoGamer.com | 9/10 |
Ori and the Blind Forest is a single-player platform-adventure Metroidvania video game designed by Moon Studios, an independent developer, and published by Microsoft Studios. The game was released on March 11, 2015 for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One. A Definitive Edition was released for Xbox One on March 11, 2016, and for Windows on April 27, 2016.
Players assume control of Ori, a white guardian spirit, and Sein, the "light and eyes" of the Forest's Spirit Tree. To progress in the game, players are tasked to move between platforms and solve puzzles. The game features a system called "soul links", which allows players to save at will, and an upgrade system that gives players the ability to strengthen Ori's skills.
The game was developed by Moon Studios. The game was acquired by Microsoft Studios a year after the beginning of the game's development. The game story was inspired by The Lion King and The Iron Giant, while some of the gameplay elements were inspired by Rayman and Metroid franchises.
Upon release, the game received critical acclaim, with players praising the game's gameplay, art style, story, action sequences, and environmental design. Moon Studios co-founder Gennadiy Korol said the game was profitable for the company within a few weeks after its initial launch.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a 2D platform game, the player controls Ori, a white guardian spirit. He has the ability to jump and climb and many other abilities. Sein can shoot Spirit Flames to combat enemies or obstacles. Ori is required to interact with his environment as he jumps from platforms and solves puzzles. Ori is faced with enemies as he makes his way to restoring the forest. The player helps Ori collect health shards, energy shards, new abilities, and upgrades. Beside Ori is Sein, who is the light and eyes of the Spirit Tree. The game world unfolds to the player in the fashion of a Metroidvania, with new abilities allowing the player to access previously inaccessible areas.
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