Community Review: Ori And The Blind Forest

Finally a video game released this year that I am properly, honestly enjoying. Ori and the Blind Forest is beautiful.

What do I like about Ori and the Blind Forest so far?

— The spectacularly touching opening. I loved the pacing, I loved that I was in control for that section.
— The actual feel of the platforming. It’s unique, has its own speed and weight. Doesn’t borrow from other platformers in that regard.
— The environments. Well drawn, well designed. Gorgeous.
— The Super Metroid style layout. It’s been a while since I’ve played a 2D platformer like this. I love the slow-burn way the world is made accessible to me. I’ve always loved that in video games.

Things that are bothering me a litte?

— Overdrawn cut-scenes. Maybe it’s because I’m also playing the hyper-minimalist Metroid Prime, maybe it’s just my own personal tastes, but I feel like this game is spending too much time in the cut-scenes, top much time elaborating on its lore. I really feel this game should be simpler, more direct and simply suggest more as opposed to spelling everything out.
— I feel as if this game almost has a little too much going on. I’m not a big fan of ‘levelling’ in games like these — unlocking special abilities by simply grinding through enemies. I think it’s at odds with the design itself. Not sure why it’s there to be honest.
— I am playing Metroid Prime at the same time as this. That’s unfortunate for Ori, because all games suffer in comparison!

But these are super minor niggles. I am loving this game.

What are your thoughts?


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