Neal Ronaghan
Nintendo World ReportOri and the Blind Forest (Switch) Review
Published 9/25/2019
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PC / XONE / Switch - 3/11/2015
Ori and the Blind Forest
The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, an unlikely hero must journey to find his courage and confront a dark nemesis to save his home. 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 Xbox One and PC. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, and a fully orchestrated score, Ori and the Blind Forest explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.
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- Moon Studios
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
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88
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The critic average is 88 across 40 scored reviews, with a 100-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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90–10029 reviews · 73%
80–898 reviews · 20%
70–792 reviews · 5%
Below 701 review · 3%
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Kate Fanthorpe
Jump Dash RollOri and the Blind Forest
Published 4/8/2018
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75
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Hurst
Cubed3Cubed3 Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 6/19/2015
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90
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewOri & the Blind Forest: The Bottom Line
Published 5/14/2015
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalAdam Pavlacka
Worth PlayingWorth Playing Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 4/13/2015
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalJordan Erica Webber
The GuardianThe Guardian Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 3/31/2015
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalAndy Brice
GamingBoltGamingBolt Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 3/24/2015
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95
+7 vs critic avg
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Read originalDaniel Carreras
VGChartzOri and the Blind Forest (PC) Review
Published 3/22/2015
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93
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJohn Robertson
Digital SpyDigital Spy Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 3/19/2015
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Wingler
TheSixthAxisTheSixthAxis Ori and the Blind Forest Review
Published 3/18/2015
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100
+12 vs critic avg
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