lifeexpectancy
Member
We'll announce something in a few mins at gamescom
Saw the news, outstanding!
I don't care what it is. I just need more Ori in my life! I typically can't stand DLC, but for once I'm genuinely excited for one.
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Ori and the Blind Forest |OT| A Soft Heart for the Hard Core
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Saw the news, outstanding!
I don't care what it is. I just need more Ori in my life! I typically can't stand DLC, but for once I'm genuinely excited for one.
Conor_Fool
Banned
This game is an absolute masterpiece. Just beat the Ginso Tree. I'm confident that I'm pretty decent at the game cause I've had a few drinks and it only took me around 10 tries. That cutscene man, my god this game is beautiful.
lifeexpectancy
Member
And another joins the fold. Welcome, friend. This is a safe place.
That definitive edition. Normally I'm not a fan of those, but for Ori you better believe it. I hope it has a retail release with an Ori plushy!
Just finished the game a little earlier today. I can't even...
I think it has to be about as close to perfect a gaming experience as I've had this year. Some of those areas you walk into and you just want to nope.gif and then (after dying and dying and dying) you figure it out and it comes together. Jump(s) + Bash + Feather + the world falling down around me was actually blissful. No controllers thrown but a few obscenities may have popped out now and again.
Not sure I'm up for another run through, but those orbs I left in the Ginso Tree and the Forlorn Ruins are kind of bugging me. Never ever even going to bother with trying to get that immortal achievement.
Really want a sequel (or DLC) where I get a
I was thinking I probably wasn't going to get the definitive addition later this year, but I was wrong, I will be getting it as soon as it is out.
I think it has to be about as close to perfect a gaming experience as I've had this year. Some of those areas you walk into and you just want to nope.gif and then (after dying and dying and dying) you figure it out and it comes together. Jump(s) + Bash + Feather + the world falling down around me was actually blissful. No controllers thrown but a few obscenities may have popped out now and again.
Not sure I'm up for another run through, but those orbs I left in the Ginso Tree and the Forlorn Ruins are kind of bugging me. Never ever even going to bother with trying to get that immortal achievement.
Really want a sequel (or DLC) where I get a
baby giant owl helper
I was thinking I probably wasn't going to get the definitive addition later this year, but I was wrong, I will be getting it as soon as it is out.
lifeexpectancy
Member
Statements like this really need to be in the collective consciousness come GOTY awards/voting time.
It infuriates me that so many folks will automatically vote for the AAA releases like Witcher 3 and (this fall) Fallout 4. Fallout will probably net most of the GOTY just because it's a big open-world RPG release and it's going to be right around the time when people are thinking of that. Don't get me wrong; I'm sure it will be a great game. But given my past experience with the Fallout games (Fallout 3 and New Vegas), it will 'just' be a great game. It won't have that ineffable quality that Ori has, that thing that makes it unique and head and shoulders above other contemporary games. It will 'just' be another great AAA release. Ori is something that deserves all the praise possible for being such a fluid, tight, and thoroughly well-rounded experience. Games like it just don't come along that often, and when lightning is captured in a bottle like it has been here, it shouldn't be overlooked because it's 'just' a digital/smaller title.
I almost wish Ori had released early fall so it would be more fresh on people's hearts and minds. I only hope some of the bigger outlets are wise enough to recognize it in their awards for art direction, music composition, and of course overall 'game' awards.
It really is a feather in Microsoft's hat having had the foresight to back this game so early in its development.
Megatron
Member
I just finished the game today. After the credits rolled I decided to fire up the game and go back in for some of the stuff I missed. Only... I can't? I see the save file sitting there. It says completed but when I select it nothing happens. I really just have to delete this off my xb1 now? It will never do me any good? Great game, but that's a really dumb design decision for a metroidvania-a game, the whole point of which, is to revisit sections of the game as you gain more abilities.
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Megatron, have you played any game from Metroid series which allowed you to collect every missing and hidden items after you actually completed the game? No, of course you didn't cuz it doesn't exist and it doesn't work like this
Megatron, have you played any game from Metroid series which allowed you to collect every missing and hidden items after you actually completed the game? No, of course you didn't cuz it doesn't exist and it doesn't work like this
Iga's metroidvanias let players reload their saves before the final boss so they can still explore the game, this cant be defended and its one of the few stupid design choices for this otherwise great game
Shame that to fix that only paying for the definitive version...
I finished the game yesterday. As I expected, the game doesnt reinvent the wheel but takes ideas from here and there and glues them with an incredible personality. Before starting the game I thought its main value was in its visuals and sound aspects but after playing for a few minutes I was in for the platforming, which thanks to the control and level design is simply outstanding.
My only complaints are the low difficulty (save from two or three spots), the simplicity of the puzzles and some areas closing forever, hope the definitive edition (which Im totally getting) makes something about this.
My only complaints are the low difficulty (save from two or three spots), the simplicity of the puzzles and some areas closing forever, hope the definitive edition (which Im totally getting) makes something about this.
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
Blood, sweat and tears!
Lady Siara
Member
Beat this game and just want to say I love it. Very strong GOTY contender for me.
Steverulez
Member
I dont suppose you are able to narrow down a bit more when the definitive edition will be out? Plus more detailing of the new content + upgrade path?
lifeexpectancy
Member
Holy carp! I just finished moving and wanted to make sure I emptied out the box completely that the Ori painting came in, and lo' and behold they sent 7 super high quality, high-gloss prints of the main Ori picture! I think they're 11x13", not really sure didn't break out the tape measure. Very nice though. I didn't see these the first time because I was so excited I barely slit the top open enough to get the painting out, then carefully slid it back in, knowing I had to move soon.
I'll be sending two of these to a couple friends that love Ori, and keeping two for myself. The other three will be going to a few carefully selected folks that have shown Ori the love since March.
I just wanted to say thank you AGAIN to the Thomas and the rest of the crew at Moon Studios for making such a wonderful game and for your generousity (that goes for the folks at Microsoft too for the generousity part!).
And the new home of the #3/13 framed one...
I'll be sending two of these to a couple friends that love Ori, and keeping two for myself. The other three will be going to a few carefully selected folks that have shown Ori the love since March.
I just wanted to say thank you AGAIN to the Thomas and the rest of the crew at Moon Studios for making such a wonderful game and for your generousity (that goes for the folks at Microsoft too for the generousity part!).
And the new home of the #3/13 framed one...
Fess
Member
I just finished Ori and omg it's the best Metroidvania since Super Metroid (the best game of all times), I can barely find a single fault with it, simply put, it's a masterpiece!
5/5 10/10 100/100 etc
Now I need to know what these guys did before this. Are they ex-Nintendo guys? Rare? Factor 5? This can't be their first game.
5/5 10/10 100/100 etc
Now I need to know what these guys did before this. Are they ex-Nintendo guys? Rare? Factor 5? This can't be their first game.
dancrane212
Member
That's awesome!
Still trying to decide to wait and play the enhanced edition in a couple months or just pick or restart my current playthrough I left to wait for patches. I have the same issue with movies where I always want to have the "best" experience be my first one and then go back to the original after the fact.
lifeexpectancy
Member
Restart your current one. It's the only right choice.
Then replay it again when the definitive edition drops, also the only right choice.
lifeexpectancy
Member
For those that are still keeping an eye on this thread, I just wanted to let you guys know that I'm using twitter to give away the last couple 11x14" prints. I sent out a tweet on Fri or Sat. Just retweet it to enter. You don't even have to follow me, lol.
Twitter is @KorbeKGaming
I'll be sending a DM to the winners once they're chosen on Friday to arrange shipping at no cost to the winners.
Twitter is @KorbeKGaming
I'll be sending a DM to the winners once they're chosen on Friday to arrange shipping at no cost to the winners.
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
OMG, you guys, we've been fine-tuning the new abilities for the Definitive Edition and they're absolutely amazing now
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
dancrane212
Member
OMG, you guys, we've been fine-tuning the new abilities for the Definitive Edition and they're absolutely amazing now
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
Any idea if this will be another digital only release like the original game?
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
It'll definitely be available digitally, can't say anything about retail yet, cause we don't know.
dancrane212
Member
Nice to know it's not completely off the table! Wouldn't mind paying full price again to get a disc version.
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_W3-cwL4fY
Awesome! What an honor to have Ori featured on their channel!)
Awesome! What an honor to have Ori featured on their channel!
)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_W3-cwL4fY
Awesome! What an honor to have Ori featured on their channel!
Still my GOTY.
Same here. 25 seconds into that video... Just looking at the menu art makes me want to play it again, haha.
lifeexpectancy
Member
OMG, you guys, we've been fine-tuning the new abilities for the Definitive Edition and they're absolutely amazing now
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
My hopes are for a retail release, of course. I don't collect much in the way of gaming stuff, but this is a game I always want to be able to come back to!
That REACT video was literally (and I mean literally, literally) the first time I've liked one of their videos. But only because Ori was in it. Would've been more fun to watch them (try to) play Mt Huru. So many deaths would have ensued! lol
Exentryk
Member
OMG, you guys, we've been fine-tuning the new abilities for the Definitive Edition and they're absolutely amazing now
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
Will we see any new abilities?
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
Yes
And you'll also be able to use them everywhere in the overworld - so it has a bit of a Sonic and Knuckles thing going on
lifeexpectancy
Member
OMG, you guys, we've been fine-tuning the new abilities for the Definitive Edition and they're absolutely amazing now
They're too much fun - I wonder if people who thought the combat is too simple in Ori will still feel the same way after this.
Um?
You even quoted him, how did you miss that? lol I mean I'm just razzing you man, this is a safe place, but I just couldn't help but ? that.
The Shadow Knight
Member
I just finished this game and I must say this has to be one of my favorite games of the year thus far and is a definite GOTY contender for me.
Not even the unwinnable save I somehow managed to get in the forlorn ruins was able to dampen my enthousiasm, though I'm pretty grateful that I've played it on PC so that I could use the save edit tool to salvage my save file.
I've also made a little tribute for the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul5wTqEhC28
(fake)EDIT: Oh wow I didn't know more stuff was coming, this has me immensely hyped.
Not even the unwinnable save I somehow managed to get in the forlorn ruins was able to dampen my enthousiasm, though I'm pretty grateful that I've played it on PC so that I could use the save edit tool to salvage my save file.
I've also made a little tribute for the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul5wTqEhC28
(fake)EDIT: Oh wow I didn't know more stuff was coming, this has me immensely hyped.
lifeexpectancy
Member
You say unwinnable, I say welcome challenge! ;p
The Shadow Knight
Member
It was literally Spawn Die, Spawn Die, Spawn Die, etc.Though, regardless of input. I think I found a bit of a buggy save spot.
lifeexpectancy
Member
You should have recorded it. That would have made for an epic .fail .gif.
The Shadow Knight
Member
I might go back and set it up again to record it and maybe submit it the devs in case it's something they aren't aware off.
Exentryk
Member
Yes
And you'll also be able to use them everywhere in the overworld - so it has a bit of a Sonic and Knuckles thing going on
Awesome!
Um?
You even quoted him, how did you miss that? lol I mean I'm just razzing you man, this is a safe place, but I just couldn't help but ? that.
Haha. I missed the "NEW" there lol.
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
It's coming:
Exentryk
Member
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
Did a Podcast regarding Ori's story with Josh Hillyer:
http://digitalwrites.libsyn.com/
Should shed some light on our process
http://digitalwrites.libsyn.com/
Should shed some light on our process
OrbitalBeard
Member
A question thomas: Is The Definitive Edition a separate app or does it replace the original Ori? Meaning, if I buy the new version, will I still have the original Ori as a separate game on my XB1 or is this basically DLC for the base game?
Not sure if it really even matters...just curious. Can't wait to play through this game again. : )
Not sure if it really even matters...just curious. Can't wait to play through this game again. : )
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Can't wait to play again - any idea on a release date yet? And is this an add on for those who already own the game?
I need infos!
I need infos!
thomasmahler
Moon Studios
Release Date is still the Holiday Season. If you already own Blind Forest, you'll only play a very small upgrade fee to get the Definitive Edition with all its new content
Sikamikanico
#1 Dad
Release Date is still the Holiday Season. If you already own Blind Forest, you'll only play a very small upgrade fee to get the Definitive Edition with all its new content
Oh joy.
Thomas - crazy question I know, but if you can do anything for me I'd be eternally grateful - I'm trying to find a really good Ori background for my triple display at a res of 5760x1080...halp?
(Cheeky ask, but worth a shot!)thomasmahler
Moon Studios
Oh joy.
Thomas - crazy question I know, but if you can do anything for me I'd be eternally grateful - I'm trying to find a really good Ori background for my triple display at a res of 5760x1080...halp?
I don't think I can help you there, but there's a gazillion of Ori Fanart pieces of places like Deviantart, Artstation, etc. - Google around
Steverulez
Member
Release Date is still the Holiday Season. If you already own Blind Forest, you'll only play a very small upgrade fee to get the Definitive Edition with all its new content
Neeeeeed release date noooow!
Incredible.
I'm huge huge huge metroidvania fan. If I'd made a top100 goat list it would probably have 10-15 metroidvanias. I just can't get enough of them.
But Ori... I'm speechless. Only Super Metroid surpasses it. It was so good! Better than SotN, Zero Mission, Guacamelee etc.
Such an emotional, beautiful, gorgeous game. The soundtrack alone is worth it. But then add everything else like the graphics, the gameplay, great powerups, smart saving system.
This is my GotY atm and it will be high on the GoAT list too.
And there's already definite edition coming? Can't wait. Really can't!
I'm huge huge huge metroidvania fan. If I'd made a top100 goat list it would probably have 10-15 metroidvanias. I just can't get enough of them.
But Ori... I'm speechless. Only Super Metroid surpasses it. It was so good! Better than SotN, Zero Mission, Guacamelee etc.
Such an emotional, beautiful, gorgeous game. The soundtrack alone is worth it. But then add everything else like the graphics, the gameplay, great powerups, smart saving system.
This is my GotY atm and it will be high on the GoAT list too.
And there's already definite edition coming? Can't wait. Really can't!
JimmyJones
Banned
I finished Axiom Verge and I'm looking for a new Metroidvania to play. I've decided this will be the one! I really want to buy it right now but if there's a definitive edition coming I might as well wait for that. :'(