I love how the movement in this game feels- Ori is lightweight and fluid, dashing in and out and over obstacles with ease. The game doesn't feel unfairly hard- if I make a mistake and die, I can easily understand why it happened and how i should start fixing the issue. The story is emotional despite not having any dialogue, and though it's perhaps not the most unique, it's still full of potential as a heartwarmer and tearjerker both.

The "boss" battles of the game are intense chase sequences which test your mastery of new abilities, and they're full of a healthy adrenaline. Unfortunately, some parts can have /very/ steep reaction time requirements, and it can sometimes feel like you're intended to die as a learning experience and start over, instead of escaping by the skin of your teeth. This interruption of flow can be very jarring!

The music and the art, are, of course, top notch, and I don't think there's a single moment in the game that looks or sounds bad.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024


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