Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually stunning and emotional adventure that is well worth the price of admission based on presentation alone. Gameplay involves platforming, with various movement mechanics like a unique projectile parry, and combat to fill the spaces between. Combat is admittedly shallow, especially compared to its sequel, but it has just enough depth to avoid getting tedious by the end of this 10-hour title. The musical score of the Blind Forest is incredible, containing emotional and energetic tracks alike. Overall, the Blind Forest is overshadowed by its sequel, but several key moments (namely the incredibly presented escape sequences) still absolutely hold their own and make the title worth playing before WotW.