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Ori and The Blind Forest

Moon Studios' Ori and the Blind Forest is a Metroidvania that focuses on platforming rather than combat. Ori, a guardian spirit, heads out on a journey to bring balance back to Nibel's forest. Originally released on Xbox One and PC, the game's Definitive Edition was eventually ported onto the Nintendo Switch.

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Platformer
Adventure
Released
March 11, 2015
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Moon Studios
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Engine
Unity

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 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.

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