Ori and the Blind Forest
LumiScore
Growth
55/100
Growth Value
- Problem Solving
- Spatial Awareness
- Adaptive Challenge
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Heads up
Parent Pro-Tip
Encourage your child to describe their strategies for overcoming challenges and to articulate the story's emotional impact. Play alongside them to share the experience and offer support during difficult sections.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— Fails the test
There are no significant female characters besides Ori's adoptive mother, Naru, who has a minimal role in the game's narrative. Kuro is a female antagonist, but she is a monstrous creature and her motivations are primarily instinctual rather than complex or communicative.
Parent Pro-Tip
Discussing strategies enhances critical thinking and problem-solving. Engaging with the narrative fosters empathy and emotional intelligence. Playing together can strengthen your bond and provide opportunities to discuss themes of perseverance and environmental responsibility.
What your child develops
Ori and the Blind Forest offers a visually stunning and emotionally resonant adventure that can significantly benefit players' cognitive skills. The game's intricate platforming and puzzles demand high levels of problem-solving, spatial awareness, and critical thinking. Players will constantly need to strategize their movements, learn new abilities, and adapt to challenging environments, fostering strong learning transfer and adaptive challenge. The beautiful world and poignant story encourage empathy and emotional engagement.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
Ori and the blind forest is a game with a stunning visual style, which looks like a fairytale one, and also the game takes place to a beautiful and atmospheric soundtrack. The forest of Nibel is dying.