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Ori and the Blind Forest – reviews and rating

Ori and the Blind Forest has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5). The game was released on March 29, 2015 for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360. Players on RAWG rate the game 86%.

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What critics praise
„Moon Studios' venture into "Metroidvania" territory is every bit as beautiful as it is challenging.“
9,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Mar 29, 2015
Platforms
PCXbox OneXbox 360
Genres
Platformer
Developer
Moon Studios
Publisher
Microsoft Studios
Average playtime
7 h
Reviews count
2

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FAQ

What is the rating of Ori and the Blind Forest?

Ori and the Blind Forest has an average rating of 93% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (9.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5).

When was Ori and the Blind Forest released?

Ori and the Blind Forest was released on March 29, 2015.

What platforms is Ori and the Blind Forest available on?

Ori and the Blind Forest is available for PC, Xbox One and Xbox 360.

How long does it take to beat Ori and the Blind Forest?

Players on RAWG spend on average 7 hours playing Ori and the Blind Forest.

Is Ori and the Blind Forest worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 93%, Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Ori and the Blind Forest?

Games similar to Ori and the Blind Forest are for example Rare Replay, Halo 5: Guardians, Dead Rising 4, Forza Motorsport and Forza Motorsport 6.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
9,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #13 of 717 games released in 2015 better than 98 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 93%
  • Foreign critics12 reviews 92%
  • Players (RAWG)724 votes 86%

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 57 %
  • Recommended 30 %
  • Meh 7 %
  • Skip 6 %

724 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Mar 13, 2015
There’s nothing quite as rewarding as a good Metroidvania and Ori and the Blind Forest proves itself to be classified as one. Giant, sprawling landscapes hide tons of goodies just waiting to be collected once you’ve gained some new skills. Gorgeous artwork makes retreading old territory far less monotonous as well. It’s true that Ori could be a bit friendlier to control, but for the most part allows...

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