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SeriesOri

Ori and the Blind Forest

Critic score14 critics
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First release
Mar 11, 2015
Developer
Moon Studios
Engine
Unity
Genres
Adventure, Platform, Puzzle · Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

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.

Also known as Ori.exe

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Storyline
Ori, the protagonist of the game, falls from the Spirit Tree and is adopted by Naru, who raises Ori as her own. When a disastrous event occurs causing the forest to wither and Naru to die, Ori is left to explore the forest. Ori eventually encounters Sein, who begins to guide Ori on an adventure to restore the forest through the recovery of the light of three main elements supporting the balance of the forest: waters, winds and warmth.Read more

Ori, the protagonist of the game, falls from the Spirit Tree and is adopted by Naru, who raises Ori as her own. When a disastrous event occurs causing the forest to wither and Naru to die, Ori is left to explore the forest. Ori eventually encounters Sein, who begins to guide Ori on an adventure to restore the forest through the recovery of the light of three main elements supporting the balance of the forest: waters, winds and warmth.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mar 11, 2015
Xbox One
Mar 11, 2015
Nintendo Switch
Dec 20, 2020
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
7h
Main + Extras
9h
Completionist
12h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Where to buy
Keywords
metroidvania, forest, steam, achievements, steam trading cards
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At a Glance

Critic Score
88
Main Story (IGDB)
7h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
9h
Completionist (IGDB)
12h
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Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 51,235 reviews in all languages, recorded 1 November 2026

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