'Ori and the Blind Forest' Will Melt Your Heart and Your Thumbs — mashable.com

The first thing that strikes you about Ori and the Blind Forest is the gorgeous atmosphere. The dark, natural whimsy evokes a Miyazaki film, and the physics of flowing water and swaying trees alone were enough to pique my attention. But playing through two sections of a preview build brought this game's rich mechanics and difficulty to the fore. Ori's aesthetics are matched by a compelling world — an adventure wrapped in puzzles like many of the 2D forebears that inspired it. It's a worthy homage to the "Metroidvanias" of the past, and so much more.

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