Ori and the Blind Forest
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March 7, 2026 · 43 min
About this episode
The episode explores the emotional depth and gameplay of Ori and the Blind Forest, assessing its status as a great Metroidvania.
A dying forest, a tiny guardian spirit, and some of the most beautiful platforming of the last decade. We dive into Ori and the Blind Forest to see whether this emotional Metroidvania truly deserves its place among the greats.
Topics covered
- video games
- platforming
- Metroidvania
- emotional storytelling
- game analysis
Keywords
- Ori and the Blind Forest
- platforming
- Metroidvania
- game review
- emotional gameplay
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Ori and the Blind Forest
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