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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Atmospheric 2D Metroidvania focused on fluid platforming and exploration

Moon Studios GmbH · Published by Xbox Game Studios · Released Apr 27, 2016

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Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 72K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
92% of 180 in 30 days
Playing now
158
right now
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update
Unknown
no patch notes found

Metacritic: 88/100 (critic reviews)

What is Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition?

A 2D action-platformer set in the dying forest of Nibel, where Ori explores connected areas, avoids hazards, fights enemies, and unlocks movement abilities that open new paths and secrets. After a destructive storm, Ori sets out to save the forest.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy demanding, movement-focused 2D platforming
  • +you like ability-based exploration and backtracking for secrets
  • +you want an atmospheric fantasy story with orchestral music

Not for you if...

  • you dislike trial-and-error escape sequences and frequent deaths
  • you expect deep, varied combat from a Metroidvania

What players say

95% of 71,548 reviews are positive · 92% of 180 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the art, soundtrack, fluid movement, and ability-based exploration. Common complaints describe combat as repetitive and escape sequences as trial-and-error, with some players also finding movement floaty and busy visuals hard to read.

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ @ 2.8 GHz
Graphics
GeForce 240 GT or Radeon HD 6570 – 1024 MB (1 gig)
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
11 GB available space
DirectX
Version 9.0c

Recommended

OS
Windows 7
Processor
Intel Core i5 2300 or AMD FX6120
Graphics
GeForce GTX 550 Ti or Radeon HD 6770
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
11 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
57
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • External controllers are not supported for the primary player

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese - Brazil.

Tags

2 DLC available.

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