US Gamer

10th March 2015
Ori And The Blind Forest

Categories: Review: Software
Author: Jeremy Parish
Publisher: Microsoft
Machine: Xbox One (EU Version)

A feast for the eyes, a torture chamber for the soul. Microsoft's new metroidvania pulls no punches, but its fluid action and visuals make for the best anesthetic.

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Jeremy Parish

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Scores

Xbox One Version
Overall80%

Summary

While it stumbles over its own ambition far more than it should, Ori And The Blind Forest bursts with both detail and passion. And wow, does it look good...!

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