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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.

PlatformPuzzleAdventure
Developer
Moon Studios
Publisher
Microsoft Studios

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Critic average

88

Average of 40 scored external reviews.

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Review coverage

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Critic avg

88

40 scored reviews

Total coverage

40

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Score range

0–100

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Signal shape

Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

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.

Score distribution

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40 included scored reviews

90–10029 reviews · 73%
80–898 reviews · 20%
70–792 reviews · 5%
Below 701 review · 3%
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ZTGD Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/11/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+2 vs critic avg

Dan Whitehead

Eurogamer

Ori and the Blind Forest review

Published 3/11/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-8 vs critic avg

Kirby Yablonski

COGconnected

COGconnected Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/10/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

91

+3 vs critic avg

Ori And The Blind Forest: The Kotaku Review

Published 3/10/2015

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Scoring alignment

Score

100

+12 vs critic avg

David Jenkins

Metro GameCentral

Metro GameCentral Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/10/2015

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Score

80

-8 vs critic avg

Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/10/2015

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Score

100

+12 vs critic avg

IGN Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/9/2015

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Score

85

-3 vs critic avg

Polygon Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/9/2015

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Score

90

+2 vs critic avg

Pure Xbox Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/9/2015

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Score

90

+2 vs critic avg

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CGMagazine

CGMagazine Ori and the Blind Forest Review

Published 3/9/2015

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90

+2 vs critic avg

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