Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

The Definitive Edition of Ori and The Blind Forest is the best this game can be. Returning players may want to tilt the score down while players who are discovering it for the first time will be in for a treat and should tilt the score up. As challenging as it can be, those sighs of relief after a particularly challenging sequence are still just as rewarding. Returning players may want to consider what their time is worth, however, as paying for additional “features” is not a route the industry should be going. If Ori burned you before (as it had me), don’t expect an apology here. It’s still pretty, fun, and occasionally frustrating, and it still might burn your parent’s house down.

Ori and the Blind Forest was great when it first came out and it’s still great in the Definitive Edition. It has an emotionally effective story and gameplay that is worth the price of admission alone. Once finished you’ll come back to these comments to connect with someone who also understands the journey you took. Now go save Nibel in what’s sure to be a classic in the platforming genre.

Definitive Edition clearly exists to ensure the best possible version of Ori and the Blind Forest is on the market, and Moon Studios has undoubtedly succeeded in that regard. If you haven't made the time for this magical Metroidvania yet, this is the way to go. If you already own a copy of the original game and are itching for another playthrough, readmission is worth the $5 upgrade. The new additions don't extend the length of the game by much, but they do freshen things up and breathe some new life into an already wonderful experience.

The game is now more accessible for those who had trouble with it the first time, while also providing more of a challenge for those who were begging for it. While the game may not reinvent the wheel when it comes to metroidvanias, there is no questioning that it nails the genre and the Definitive Edition makes it an even sweeter ride. Whether you’ve never played the game before or are eager to check out what’s new, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is an experience you’ll be sure to love.

There’s also the nagging feeling that the game’s not really doing anything new, although the skill tree enabling you to improve and enhance each ability is unusual for this type of thing. But really, it’s not the gameplay or even the gorgeous graphics that are Ori’s primarily appeal, but rather its wonderful visual storytelling. You care about what happens to Ori and the others and you play the game for them as much as for yourself.

Si no tienes el juego original el veredicto es claro: ¡debes comprar este juego sí o sí! En el caso de que ya disfrutaras en su momento de esta maravilla audiovisual, la decisión irá en función de lo mucho que te apetezca volver a pisar el precioso y colorido bosque que ambienta el juego. Las dos nuevas zonas te aportarán un par de horas de juego –aproximadamente- y teniendo en cuenta que cuesta menos de 5€ en dicho caso, quizá te compense.

Ori and the Blind Forest desembarcó hace un año en Xbox One y PC convirtiéndose en un plataformas 2.5D de scroll lateral muy exigente, con una jugabilidad ajustada al milímetro, un precioso acabado audiovisual y un mimo desmedido por todos sus apartados. Ahora llega esta Definitive Edition que mantiene todo el contenido del título original e incluye novedades muy interesantes.

De todos modos no os confundáis, Ori and the Blind Forest sigue siendo un juego sobresaliente y su Definitive Edition es la mejor versión que vais a poder encontrar de él, ya que aunque ofrezca poco más lo hace más completo. Se trata de un título que hay que jugar sí o también a poco que os gusten los plataformas 2D con leves toques de Metroidvania (e incluso si el género tampoco os llama demasiado la atención, también se merece una oportunidad).

En laissant le joueur libre de doser ses checkpoints, Moon Studios a pu aiguiser le challenge à sa guise, rythmant l'aventure de nombreux morceaux de bravoure qui vous marqueront durablement. S'il manque parfois de lisibilité, la faute à une caméra trop reculée et des décors foisonnant comme les plus beaux chefs-d'oeuvre des studios Ghibli, Ori est un jeu impressionnant de maîtrise, aussi bien en termes de direction artistique que de construction.

Come nella maggior parte dei casi, anche Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition è una riedizione che ci sentiamo di sconsigliare a chi ha già spolpato il gioco un anno fa. Si tratta di un prodotto più completo, con delle facilitazioni per quanto riguarda la difficoltà generale, che potrebbe (e deve) invogliare quegli utenti che si sono lasciati scappare questa magnifica perla.

Sonuç olarak Ori and the Blind Forest, başta da söylediğim gibi herkesin kesinlikle deneyim etmesi gereken ve son zamanlarda oynadığım en iyi oyunlardan birisi. Basit gibi görünmesine rağmen o kadar detaylı ve duygu yüklü ki çabucak bitirmek istiyorsunuz ama bitirdiğinizde adeta tadı damağınızda kalıyor.

Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition is een blinde aanschaf voor iedere zichzelf respecterende liefhebber van platformgames. Spelers die het origineel al hebben gespeeld, krijgen voor slechts vijf euro twee prachtige en erg sfeervolle werelden waarbij de nieuwe vaardigheden van Ori op een leuke manier geïntroduceerd worden. Wie het origineel nog niet gespeeld heeft, krijgt voor twee tientjes een nog uitgebreidere game die door enkele slimme verbeteringen nog iets beter is geworden.