Ori and the Blind Forest

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Genre: Action/Adventure
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Moon Studios
Release Date: Sept. 27, 2019

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'Ori and the Blind Forest' (ALL) Definitive Edition Comes To Nintendo Switch Next Month

by Rainier on Aug. 19, 2019 @ 4:23 p.m. PDT

A puzzle platformer that combines deep gameplay with emotional storytelling, Ori and the Blind Forest delivers a stunningly beautiful visual aesthetic that will warm even the coldest hearts.

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition is a new version of the action-adventure platformer that combines exploratory gameplay with a heart-wrenching emotional narrative. The winner of multiple prestigious awards, “Ori and the Blind Forest” takes the unforgettable experience of the original game and enhances it with new content.

The forest of Nibel is dying. After a powerful storm sets a series of devastating events in motion, Ori must journey to find courage and confront a dark nemesis to save the forest of Nibel. Winner of several prestigious awards, “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. Featuring hand-painted artwork, meticulously animated character performance, a fully orchestrated score and dozens of new features in the Definitive Edition, “Ori and the Blind Forest” explores a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all.

Xbox Game Studios and Moon Studios have teamed up to bring Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch, available starting on September 27, 2019 on the Nintendo eShop.

The same Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition experience that Xbox and PC players know and love will be coming to Nintendo Switch, bringing with it the same stunningly beautiful graphics running at 1080p and 60fps, plus all of the same great features from the original release, including new areas to explore, two additional abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, fast travel between areas and much more. “Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition” was a great success for us on Xbox and PC and we are excited to bring the same experience to Nintendo Switch.

New Features

  • Packed with new and additional content: new areas, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, fast travel between areas and much more!
  • Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments
  • Master two powerful new abilities – Dash and Light Burst
  • Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells

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