“Ori and the Blind Forest” (“OBF”), of which I played the Definitive Edition, was started by Austrian Indie dev team, Moon Studios, before being snapped up by Microsoft for publication (hence the game’s availability only on MS-backed platforms). Despite their numbers on PC, any new 2D game in the ‘Metroidvania’ style tends to attract a lot of attention from gamers and the gaming press. “OBF” is no different in that regard, though it managed to garner further interest due to the striking nature of its visuals. I really didn’t know what to expect going in, but what I found was an uneasy mix of good and bad that left me feeling rather ambiguous about the whole experience.
Presentation
To be blunt, “OBF” is a breathtakingly beautiful game. It is entirely 2D ... |
Rating of
3/5 |
