Ori and the Blind Forest

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Ori and the Blind Forest

Moon Studios. citeturn0search5

Windows (PC); Xbox One; Nintendo Switch. (Definitive Edition on Switch released Sept 27, 2019). citeturn1search0turn0search3Paid (premium one-time purchase; no in-game purchases reported). citeturn1search0turn0search2

Health Score

MIXED

Official Website

About This Game

A single-player, hand-painted Metroidvania action-platformer in which players control Ori, a spirit who explores the dying forest of Nibel, solves platforming puzzles, unlocks abilities, and battles creatures while following an emotional story about loss and hope. The tone is poignant and atmospheric with moments of sadness but overall family-friendly fantasy themes. citeturn0search1turn0search2

Score Breakdown

Positive Aspects

Educational Value

2/5

Creativity

2/5

Pro-Social

0/5

Risk Factors

Addictive Monetization

0/5

Time Pressure / FOMO

1/5

Social Risk

0/5

Content Intensity

2/5

Negatives

•Challenging precision platforming and boss encounters can frustrate younger or less coordinated players
•some story moments (loss
•character death) are emotionally intense and may upset sensitive children. citeturn0search1turn1search5

Positives

•Beautiful
•award-winning art and soundtrack that encourage emotional engagement and exploration
•well-polished platforming and ability progression that reward persistence and skill. citeturn0search1turn0search5

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Official Ratings

E (Everyone). citeturn0search2

ESRB

Mild Fantasy Violence. citeturn0search2

No Interactive Elements / No in-game purchases indicated. citeturn0search2turn1search0

PEGI

Mild/Implied fantasy violencePEGI 7+ in Europe. citeturn1search13turn1search6

Age Recommendations

ℹ️Ages 3-5

Not recommended for most in this age range without close parental help — visuals may attract young kids, but the controls and difficulty will likely be too demanding and some scenes may be upsetting.

ℹ️Ages 6-8

Playable with an adult or patient older sibling guiding — younger players may enjoy the visuals but will struggle with timing and some puzzles; consider co-playing and using easier difficulty if available. citeturn0search1

ℹ️Ages 9-12

Generally appropriate for this group if comfortable with platforming challenges; expect some trial-and-error frustration but valuable practice in timing and problem-solving. Parental guidance advised for sensitive children due to sad story beats. citeturn1search5

ℹ️Ages 13-15

Suitable and recommended — teens will appreciate the story, exploration, and challenge. No online risks or microtransactions. citeturn0search2turn1search0

ℹ️Ages 16-18

Fully appropriate — a polished single-player experience with mild fantasy violence and no social/chat risks or aggressive monetization. citeturn0search2turn1search0