Review
Played on: Xbox One
Released: 2016
This is just a quick review. It's about the upgrade to Ori and the Blind Forest, read my original review here. 2015's best platformer and indie game, in my humble opinion! In fact, it's one of my top five platformers of all time. 2D goodness from beginning to end! I'm here to remind you that if you still haven't purchased this game on Xbox One or PC, well now's your chance to in a definitive way.
Played on: Xbox One
Released: 2016
Released: 2016
This is just a quick review. It's about the upgrade to Ori and the Blind Forest, read my original review here. 2015's best platformer and indie game, in my humble opinion! In fact, it's one of my top five platformers of all time. 2D goodness from beginning to end! I'm here to remind you that if you still haven't purchased this game on Xbox One or PC, well now's your chance to in a definitive way.
This version has two new abilities, a new map area and lots of game tweaks added. I especially appreciated that you now have the option to always return to all the places you visit. Allowing you to clean them and get a 100% completed, even after entering the last volcano area! The saving wells now feature fast travel too, making traversing to previous areas a breeze to all the secrets.
There's even an easy option added, for those who felt the previous version was too hard for their liking. I really appreciate that owners of the original Ori could upgrade for a cheap price, to this version. Be aware, though, that the saves don't carry over from the original, if you upgrade. They're separate titles in your library, but there's a brand new set of achievements to compensate!
So, there really isn't more to say than the fact that this version should be added to your collection, especially if you never played Ori before! It's fantastic cross between precise 2D platforming, some RPG elements with leveling and Metroidvania style exploring with lots of abilities, that gradually open up new areas to the huge and connected world Ori inhabits.
Adventure and platforming rolled into one great package! So great is this definitive version, I'm upping the score a notch!
There's even an easy option added, for those who felt the previous version was too hard for their liking. I really appreciate that owners of the original Ori could upgrade for a cheap price, to this version. Be aware, though, that the saves don't carry over from the original, if you upgrade. They're separate titles in your library, but there's a brand new set of achievements to compensate!
So, there really isn't more to say than the fact that this version should be added to your collection, especially if you never played Ori before! It's fantastic cross between precise 2D platforming, some RPG elements with leveling and Metroidvania style exploring with lots of abilities, that gradually open up new areas to the huge and connected world Ori inhabits.
