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Today I will review the game Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition. Note that I, the writer has never played the original version, so I am only writing about this version. As for this game itself, the scenes and locations are very beautiful. It looks like a real living world where things take place, even if it is a game. A player can get immersed and feel like there in that world, right next to the main character. The audio music is also very nice and actually fits in perfectly with the game's environments. The music feels sad at some times, and at others, has a joyful rhythm. These songs convey how the main character feels in the game, which is why there is not much words. If the player recognizes this music as the way the game conveys the emotions of the main character, the game has done it's job correctly.
The story of the game can be side about the characters in it. The player will feel immersed in this game's story and even feel for the characters. Even one of the side stories is much more sad than the main story. There are also puzzles and exploration that the players will have to do. Many of the puzzle require some thought to figure out, and also require powers the players can find in the game. These all encompass the metroidvania type of game, where the player will backtrack and go to area's again with new powers and movements to collect things. Anyways, here is my PROS and CONS list:
PROS:
- A game that is incredible immersive that makes it feel like the player is part of the living world.
- Beautiful backgrounds that show how much the developers cared to make the game, even considering this is the definitive version.
- Music that makes the player feel. It conveys how the world is when the player is going thru a specific section of the world, and immerses the player into the feelings of the characters inside the game.
- A metroidvania type game with hidden areas and items. Players may go back
- Works fine with windows 11 operating system.
- Works with controllers. I used a Zen PRO switch controller and worked fine.
CONS:
- Some of the puzzle may have players scratching their heads on. Luckily players can watch youtube videos to help in case they get stuck.
- The game felt a bit short. Notice my playtime is only 12 hours and that is with doing everything in the game on normal mode. I do not try harder modes due to disabilities.

Do I recommend this game? Yes, very much. This game is even perfect for young children. Although the puzzles can be a bit hard, the game is great. I suggest players take their time playing it. As one of the better games that encompasses a world that feels immersive and the music makes it come alive, this game should be on every players bucket list to play before they die. In fact, it should be close to the top of the list to play next. The player will feel like they are part of this world and care about the characters in this immersive world. The fact the world is so immersive for the player makes the game feel like your a little kid again when you play it.