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Ori and The Blind Forest
Platformer
Adventure
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 90 /100 Critics Rec: 96%
Released
March 11, 2015
ESRB
E For Everyone due to Mild Fantasy Violence
Developer(s)
Moon Studios
Publisher(s)
Microsoft Game Studios
Engine
Unity

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

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.

Genre(s)
Platformer, Adventure

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