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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 298 sampled Steam reviews (273 positive / 25 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing27% mention it
- Music & audio22% mention it
- Visuals & art21% mention it
- Combat12% mention it
- World & exploration9% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing28% mention it
- Controls & UI20% mention it
- Music & audio16% mention it
- Visuals & art16% mention it
- Difficulty & balance16% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
66%
29 reviews
5-15h
94%
148 reviews
15-40h
95%
106 reviews
40-100h
91%
11 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 88 | 14 |
| Creator reviews (2 tracked) | – | 93 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 95% | 90 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 87 | 56 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 95% | 90 | 82 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Acclaim gate: the raw blend lands at 88.8, but scores above 88 must be earned in front of a mass audience; this verdict rests on 72,408 player reviews, a largely self-selected fanbase. As more players weigh in, the ceiling rises (full scale unlocks at 100,000 reviews).
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 234 reviews sampled · 202 total reviews in window · weighted 185.7 up / 9.3 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (53)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Just as the game isn't content to rest on clichéd gameplay conventions, neither does it lean on stereotypical villains.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“What we have here is a flawless port of a game which absolutely deserves all of the praise it has received. From start to finish, Ori and the Blind Forest is a real joy to play.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The Switch's catalogue of Metroidvania titles was already impressive - though ironically it's still lacking an actual Metroid - and now its ranks have been bolstered by one of the best in recent memory. Ori and the Blind Forest is an absolute masterpiece, a beautiful story polished to perfection in both its artistic design and core gameplay mechanics. The utterly beautiful presentation and soundtrack crafts a charming and memorable world and there are more stories in that world to come as Ori and the Will of the Wisps landing on Xbox One in a few months. Hopefully, the Switch version comes shortly after.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The new additions don't extend the length of the game by much, but they do freshen things up and breathe some new life into an already wonderful experience.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“undefined.While I could pick apart some specific nagging problems in Ori and the Blind Forest, whether it's the combat or tiny platforming problems, my lasting memory of this recent replay and my previous Xbox One playthrough a few years ago is just the high moments. The bliss of exploring this world, combined with the deft storytelling and dazzling artwork, make for an enthralling adventure that stands tall as one of the modern classics of the Metroid-esque genre.”
read full review ↗ - 99
“This final version is not the DLC that many of us expected but it is a suitable relaunch of the game for new players to join the bandwagon and for those who were left wanting to give it a second round can do so. It is a round product, an audiovisual marvel and a game with very solid playable mechanics. An essential, in short.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Moreover, a separate detail gushes from every corner of the map system. Ori and the Blind Forest, one of the most precious examples of Unity graphics engine, has given the job well in this regard. Caves, lush green areas, forests, underwater sections, a huge volcano and more are just some of the areas you will admire during this adventure. You are fascinated by the region and details you encounter every moment you progress in the game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition arrived on Nintendo Switch as a beautifully crafted, emotionally resonant metroidvania that still shines years after its original release.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Ideal? For many of you, this will be the GAME. The title does not disappoint, but gives us a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. You will fall in love with the world and want more. Just try it.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The end result is a game that is phenomenal in its presentation and very decent in gameplay. Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition doesn't necessarily set a new standard or innovate within the Metroidvania genre, but it does create an experience that is elevated by its otherwise stellar production values. Ultimately, it's up to personal preference, but you should give the game a chance; you'd likely regret it otherwise.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Despite the good number of new contents and extras, we can only recommend the Definitive Edition of Ori and the Blind Forest to anybody who doesn’t have played the game yet. But if you have already explored Nibel from start to finish, you can get the upgrade for a reasonable price.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“There aren't many games that I have enjoyed as much as Ori and the Blind Forest in the past, and the changes made in Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition work to enhance the experience and remove some of the failings of the original release.”
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Patch history
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