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Metacritic 886+

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Moon Studios|2016AdventurePlatformer

LumiScore

73/ 100
GREAT
120+ min/day recommended

Growth

60/100

Growth Value

  • Problem Solving
  • Spatial Awareness
  • Empathy

Risk

LOW

Engagement Patterns

Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.

Heads up

💸 Monthly cost: Free

Parent Pro-Tip

Ori and the Blind Forest offers a rich and rewarding experience. Encourage your child to discuss the emotional aspects of the story and the challenges they overcome. The game's structure allows for natural breaks, so you can guide them to stop playing after reaching a save point or completing a specific objective.

Top Skills Developed

Problem Solving5/5
Spatial Awareness5/5
Empathy5/5
Hand-Eye Coordination5/5
Fine Motor5/5

Development Areas

Cognitive?Problem solving, spatial awareness, strategic thinking, creativity, memory, and learning transfer. Weighted 50% of the Benefit Score.
62
Social & Emotional?Teamwork, communication, empathy, emotional regulation, and ethical reasoning. Weighted 30% of the Benefit Score.
47
Motor Skills?Hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, reaction time, and physical activity. Weighted 20% of the Benefit Score.
75
Overall Benefit Score (BDS)60/100

Representation?How diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.

Gender balance
1/3
Ethnic diversity
1/3

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

Ori is a gender-neutral spirit, and the story focuses on Ori's journey to save the forest. There are no significant conversations between two female characters about something other than a man.

Parent Pro-Tip

Discuss the game's emotional themes, problem-solving strategies, and the satisfaction of mastering challenging platforming sections.

What your child develops

Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually stunning platformer that encourages problem-solving, spatial awareness, and strategic thinking as players navigate complex environments and overcome challenges. The game's emotional narrative fosters empathy and emotional regulation. Its precise controls and demanding platforming sequences enhance hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time.

Base: UnknownMonthly: FreePlaytime: ~6hReviewed Apr 2026

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About this game

NEW IN THE DEFINITIVE EDITION • Packed with new and additional content: New areas, new secrets, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, full backtracking support and much more! • Discover Naru’s past in two brand new environments.