Ori and the Blind Forest | The Completionist

[@ThatOneVideoGamer]

What childhood film hit you hardest in the feels?

[@mitchelljones3129]

Definitely the Fox & the Hound. It was one of those movies growing up that made me learn a lot at a really young age. That speech about friends and family in this video made, me tear up a bit. Lost a sibling to depression this weekend. It has been hard but honestly Jirard listening to you talk about games has helped keep me in better spirits. I love you man

[@LoveMyIndica]

You beat me to it, I was going to say the same thing. When she drops off the fox and drives away, that shit was too much.

[@justinmiller7398]

The secret of Nym only because it made me understand that death and pain are real things and they come from anywhere.

[@curseofstone777]

Fox and houd Ps are you going tocomplete for honor?

[@jenspring9002]

The Completionist Freaking the movie Toy Story 3... URGHHH THE ENDING.

[@Haysoos]

I am loving how you're taking a different approach on how you're narrating these games. Seems like you guys changed it up with Smash Ultimate and now this. Keep it up Jirard, you're all killing it.

[@deathmansdog]

killing it. could have cooked a steak with the amount of heat he was cooking with.

[@belakitu8331]

First Playthrough = Water cause TEARS! Second Playthrough = Wind cause SPEED IS KEY! And Third Playthrough = Warmth cause THE FIRES OF RAGE!

[@AnimaMandala]

Completion = Earth 'cause LAID TO REST!

[@Lycanthromancer1]

And throughout everything = Heart! GO PLANET!

[@princessthyemis]

That is PERFECT!!!!

[@mariapazgonzalezlesme]

Ori, the game that can made you cry on the first prologue minutes.

[@ravenbearden6695]

Agreed even when i think of it, my eyes start to be filled with water (Not crying)

[@kenfire213]

I cried from the beginning and after the first escape sequence, It's of tears of joy from finishing the escape

[@kenfire213]

@Madfox I didnt watch the trailer, I want to keep the surprise when I play it

[@Zozolio_Zoe]

I only cried in the dark soul intro

[@New3DSLuigi364]

Yeah; It's a REALLY Tearjerking Game!!

[@ExtremeGamingHD3D]

Just finished it. The first platformer game in my life, never thought there'll be one that I'd like. Can't wait for the sequel. Thought it was coming February 11, but it turned out there's still a month to wait.

[@martialfantasy8772]

Try oddmar

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

Bruh platformers are arguably the best genre

[@Zephhi]

@@IWantToStayAtYourHouse Facts especially Metroidvanias

[@IWantToStayAtYourHouse]

@@Zephhi yea hollow knight and ori and will of the wisp are amazing

[@theblazingndrman6640]

Bro I already enjoyed platforming games, but with a lot of other games it felt more like work to explore stuff, and this is one of the few I enjoyed exploring and finding all the secrets and hidden areas and figuring out how to get to them.

[@RobMost]

Really enjoyed the more experimental format, it's fun to match the style of the game like this.

[@UntitledNameGangIsTouringAmmos]

I love when you introduce me to a game I'm actually unfamiliar with. Makes your videos all the better!

[@BlGGESTBROTHER]

Lucky you, I wish I could play Ori again for the first time. It's a mind blowing experience.

[@dadjokeness]

One of my all time favorite games, I've played the original and the definitive versions a few times, and I'm READY for the second game coming out

[@NostalgiaConnoisseur]

WHEN DOES IT COME OUT?!!!

[@xt3100]

@@NostalgiaConnoisseur FEb 11, 2020

[@lgfgaming434]

xt3100 that’s my birthday! I know what I’m getting now.

[@theomurphy6920]

is there any reason to play the original or should i just play the definitive

[@swiwiws125]

@@theomurphy6920 definitive has a new location along with a couple new abilities I think and it only costs a couple dollars more than the standard edition. it's $20 dollars at most anyways so I'd say it's worth it

[@ChristianUrea]

Is it weird that just looking at this game makes me tear up? It’s half because of the ascetic and half because of that opening cutscene. I consider myself not to be very emotional and I still cried like a baby when I saw Haru die. The dynamic between him and Ori plus the way Ori acted always gets me.

[@spoops112]

Whos ready for will of the wisps?

[@DoctorKidemonas]

Me!

[@gokusondbz]

Same here :)

[@iamjustaduck7592]

We still don’t know when it will be out :(

[@flecko5]

@@iamjustaduck7592 Trailer says 2019

[@ekul3374]

@@flecko5 but that could be a month from now, or it could be 10 months away. Its such a loose release date.

[@radu6772]

One of the most memorable moments for me was when I was chilling about in front of the Ginso Tree core and then I got an achievement called "run for your life"

[@stripedrajang3571]

How?

[@Purrcival593]

I will endlessly shower that segment with praise for being one of my favorite moments in all of gaming history. The excitement of cleansing the core quickly turning to fear as that achievement pops up and I realize how much danger I'm in. Emotion and adrenaline run rampant as I make repeated attempts to outrun the literal lifeblood of Nibel while listening to the magnificent soundtrack that just makes me so....happy, even though I'm constantly seconds from death. Ori and the Blind Forest will hold a permanent place in my heart, and not just for this masterpiece of an escape sequence, but for being a masterpiece in its entirety!

[@The_Gronne]

OMG YES I AM SO HAPPY YOU PLAYED THIS. This is my favourite game of all time and I truly appreciate when others enjoy it too

[@Wobble9000]

And we continue to wait for the will of the wisps.

[@acidfruitloops]

I just couldn't get into it, tried multiple times.

[@yotambraunshtein9786]

Hyped for the sequel

[@nickollasrbbvk2528]

Go play Phoenotopia it’s a free game that is kid of cool too. It’s my favorite game

[@duffman18]

I don't like metroidvanias at all, but I bought this to try and convince myself to like them, and I certainly enjoy it more than any other metroidvanias I've played, and it's beautiful, the gameplay is great. But now I've got stuck at the top of the tree thing and there's no way out, I've searched for like half an hour in this small area. I dunno if it's a bug, or it's just a metroidvania demonstrating just why I hate them. Oh well, I guess that's where the game ends for me. But yeah it's the best of the worst, it's not as confusing and back tracky

[@Mattex21]

Ori is what games should be: A world that's just fascinating, wonderful and exciting which takes you to another place and just makes you feel nostalgic and happy... It's a MASTERPIECE.

[@jessiejames968]

Ori and the blind forest is the most underrated game of this generation. An amazing experience.

[@Mister_HULK]

This game is one of the best games I have ever played. Wow I've never got to a video from a huge KZbinr this early feels weird

[@AguionStryke]

Same on both lol

[@AguionStryke]

@Michel Banès I know and I'm so hyped! But I don't have a Xbox One 😭

[@michaelkarim57]

Sadly everyone who owns a Xbox One is usually not into this type of game.

[@Mister_HULK]

This game did really well on the Xbox I thought?

[@AguionStryke]

@@bleh9092 I thought Ori and the Will of Wisps will be a Xbox exclusive? If not, great! Just need to fix mine first.

[@YungGoo92]

THE BEST INTRO YET! Salute my fellow beard brethren.

[@Label07]

it's beardren :)

[@adenmitchell7633]

I wanna murder someone with a beard

[@GreeneBeau]

I was really hoping Ted would say finish it at the end and everyone would get mad at him

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

Same

[@A_Humble_Writer]

I juat realized that about half of the games I purchased were games that were reviewed by Jirard. Truly he is an excellent reviewer.

[@jackroymeyer6336]

I still can't get over this new intro.. This level of awesome should be illegal!

[@matteikamp7474]

Maybe I'm just a complete scrub, but it's unfathomable to me that anyone could get through this game without dying a single time.

[@guyfrompoland1358]

i really like how storry is made impactful but still straightforward and simple to understand you can feel all the intended emotions and what characters feel, and aren't forced to having to undertand it and instead can just take in more of the experience

[@Dadaph]

Those few notes of the Ori main theme is enough to remind me about how beautiful this game is. Love it!

[@vanquish5023]

Enjoying the new style and direction but PLEASE keep including your game stats. My favorite part of your videos is always seeing the time you spent, number of deaths, etc. Personally it gives me a greater appreciation for what you endure for these videos.

[@darkasp1]

Been playing consoles since the Atari 2600 came out. As time(decades) have gone by, I have less and less time to play. This channel is great to see games that I never have heard of and will never have time to play. Thanks for the great journey of the amazing games that exist.

[@VTRDC27]

At a time when I thought games were losing their ability to grab me, Ori completely shattered that concept. It's an amazing and beautiful game.

[@princessthyemis]

This was an EXCELLENTLY written review! I hope you enjoyed it after getting absolutely 100 percent...I think that would suck at least a little of the joy out of it for me!

[@reboot3332]

I just got this the other day, and let my 6 year old play it first. My other son was playing Hollow Knight (legendary game), and needed help. I forgot about the beginning of Ori, so I walk back to my 6 year old and see him getting a tissue. Next thing I know, he is balling his eyes out over the prologue. He cried for a good 5 straight minutes he was so upset over Naru dying. It broke my heart but I told him it will get better as he plays the game.

[@XtremePlayz01]

Ori and the blind forest, one of the VERY few games to make me tear up within the first 10 minutes

[@OkamiPrincess15]

First Completionist episode to ever bring on the waterworks for me. Especially that part where you talk about your own bonds with the friends you’ve made. Dammit I hate leaking fluids from my eyeballs! It feels super gross!

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

Same man in my top five episodes

[@jc6348]

Oh yeah yeah I played this game while I was waiting for Super Mario Odyssey to come out, and I loved it! Can’t wait for the sequel this year!

[@jatinmarcob2128]

You thought it was a member of us, *KONO DIO DA*

[@jc6348]

OwO What is This? I’m sorry I can’t change my pic. It’s a big rip

[@Leo-fx8ub]

Change that pic

[@jc6348]

DeadBean ok, but it might not show up for a little for you because well y’know... it’s youtube

[@Thunderbolt5827]

Well, do i have news for you

[@Aklipse47]

ori and the blind forest one was of the fist indie games i truly played and i loved every minute of it , it looked beautiful , the story was heartfealt and the movement was sooo good

[@CanadianDan854]

ORI!!!

[@zyrex7936]

Daniel Sambar you’ve returned

[@kenwalkensdeadchannelcanal2886]

Ori indeed...

[@0Fyrebrand0]

@Stormytehcat "Hey! Listen!"

[@f0rmality]

I thought this was one of your best episodes so far. I always prefer when they feel a bit more personal. Awesome work

[@willraxel9346]

This game is really something special, and now this style of the Completionist is also something special. I don’t know how things could ever get even more special

[@pokeness686]

Really loving the new video style, guys. You're all killing it! I felt your passion even more strongly in this episode.

[@princesstt9778]

Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the prettiest games I've ever seen. The soundtrack is phenomenal!

[@chrisray7728]

Your production and writing staff have gotten very good. The evolution of your videos is really beautiful and this may be one of your best videos yet. Honestly. Everyone of you has gotten so good at your crafts.

[@Krigalishnikov]

The intro and the review was awesome, but I missed something by the end, like, how many hours? You died more times than you'd like to admit, but it would be really cool to know how many. The summary feels like a satisfactory end to every review, please include it again.

[@jw6588]

I second that.

[@Starsanity64]

It finally happened. The Completionist completing Ori and the Blind Forest. I’m so happy that I’m crying just as much as what happened at the intro in the game!

[@waffles8144]

Ori, Hollow Knight, and Super Metroid are the holy trinity of Metroidvania games in my opinion.

[@WhooFlungPoo]

SOTN?

[@waffles8144]

I actually haven’t played sotn yet. I’ve been meaning to but I’ve just never had a chance. I have played aria of sorrow though, and if it’s anything like that game I’m sure I’ll love it.

[@castor9907]

@@waffles8144 aria of sorrow is far shittier than SOTN if I'm being honest, so make sure you actually play the founders of the genre before you claim a "holy trinity" :)

[@castor9907]

@@waffles8144 you better play SOTN tonight

[@endless_ocean7987]

You forgot castlevania

[@Mimmosson]

Wow. This gotta be you best video in years. I loved it!

[@captainpollman]

I'm imagining the conversation after the end there was something like, "So where are we going?" "Umm...Tacos?" Brett: "LET'S GO!!!"

[@fordc.2831]

Dude. Holy crap. That video was incredible. This new twist on your style is a breath of fresh air and I’m so happy you’re continuing to evolve regardless of the KZbin algorithm being against you at points. Keep up the good work.

[@OriGuyOriginal]

I am here to say that this is the best Ori review to date. I liked ACG a lot, but this probably takes the cake. My name is OriGuy, and this is my favorite Ori review on the KZbin.

[@BRamz_121]

hey ik you! Thanks for indirectly re-introducing me to this guy. Came across him a while back but never subscribed. Still waiting for the Brick tho ;)

[@OriGuyOriginal]

@@BRamz_121 OriArmy unite

[@ElWeebDelBarri]

Hahaha that's the best compliment I can think of, OriGuy! :)

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

OMFG this is EXACTLY the game I wanted you to do! Normally I'm not too fussed but there was me completing this few weeks back being like, "I wish Jirard would complete this", and by the sky god Tengri you've gone and done it. What a happt little coincidence. I adore this game to piece and bawled my eyes out at the end. Such a perfect game.

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

I called it! I knew it was Ori and the Blind Forest when he announced it, and I couldn't be happier! Best looking Metroidvania out there! But looks like I need to play this game again. Well, the Definitive Edition at least.

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

Check out Hollow Knight

[@MoonSpiritChannel]

@@perspicacioussimpleton7288 Oh, I have. It's a great game too.

[@onni4681]

Ori and the will of the wisps is coming this year so its gonna be a great game!

[@perspicacioussimpleton7288]

@@onni4681 indeed, the hype is real! What was the one thing that stuck out for you in the game play trailer?

[@Thunderbolt5827]

You will never know or care I really like the new bow ability.

[@claduke]

“Every family story starts with a vicious murder.”

[@1LoveGame2]

Ori and the blind forest 10/10

[@tessaminick8745]

Halfway through the game I realized how simple the story really is. What set it apart from the rest was how they actually spent time on the emotions of the characters. A lot of stories tell how they happen, but this game, like the childhood movies that make me cry, spend time with how the characters are actually feeling about everything that's happening. Even the music. It's almost like I could hear the flute crying at times.

[@janni7044]

I have tears in my eyes when listening to this soundtrack !

[@mintmuffin2588]

Wow, this episode on Ori really plays tribute to how the game can make you feel when playing.

[@jc6348]

I’m still scarred from the escape segments and the segments with the B I R B that you have to sneak by

[@hankdavis9376]

Okay, this might be my favorite episode yet! Loved all the music and atmosphere.

[@ZaydinTTV]

Jirard really needs to complete Dust: An Elysian Tail. Has a similarly gorgeous handdrawn art style. More impressively, aside from the music and voice acting, it was made by one guy.

[@joeyguy12345]

I kept thinking the whole time I was playing ori that I just wanted to play dust. Imo Dust is way better.

[@KCEBGaming]

I have Dust as well on Steam but ended up so drawn into Ori that I never finished it

[@Toches]

Completing Dust isn't going to be too heavy of a thing, (one playthrough to 117%) but yeah, it's definitely worth the narrative and everything, it's a gorgeous game

[@Sariot666]

Y'all should also check out hollow knight when you get the chance. It is a superb game.

[@DiggerPat]

@@joeyguy12345 Odd, I thought the complete opposite. I felt Dust was significantly underwhelming in comparison.

[@tristanwellisch2637]

You've done it again Jirard! Ori and the Blind Forest is one of my favorite indie games and now this is one of my favorite of your videos. I will never forget the first time I finished this game and I legit couldn't stop myself from crying because it was so beautiful. I really hope you get the chance to complete Ori and the Will of the Wisps when it comes out. I know I will.

[@ChristopherMoom]

Man, this is an awesome game

[@joshuamedina6807]

And you are an awesome partner

[@recksroller2220]

Everywhere....

[@boop6428]

Now this is epic

[@tanaypandey1771]

This completionist is on whoooolllee other level. Love this guy's dedication.

[@hobgoblin9938]

I wanted you to do a video on this for ages I adore this game Thank You!

[@bensupermario]

I loved the more serious tone to this episode. It really fit the theme of the game! I also loved the new style

[@ELFKanginFan]

This game is so beautiful, just like Jirard's soul :)

[@nathanpayson9859]

really solid last couple episodes. Your're bringing me back to watching this channel with more recent stuff and less emphasis on jokes!

[@stickee4045]

That intro. *MMMMMMMMM.* Also you forgot an 'N' in 'unkown' in 1:58

[@constanza1014]

I love your videos because they fill me with curiosity and wonder; I love the passion you have for video games, which invites me to play more.

[@GodammmitKalcour]

Ted seems to be recovering from that whole "Being a spider" thing. Good for you Ted

[@paramgupta7835]

@Zachary Erickson watch the ps4 spider-man video.

[@jthe1eyedgamer332]

Not gonna lie Jirard you made me tear up with your amazing narrating skills set to the beautiful images from this game.

[@eggy7346]

Played the demo for 5 minutes and bought it immediately after. This game is one hell of a treat and extreme eye candy

[@sodapop_girl]

This episode is so adorable! Good work, guys

[@star_dust3322]

out of all the games I've played This is my favorite Game!

[@edsmithmusic951]

I chose Ori and The Blind Forest as the first proper adventure game to play through with my five year old daughter. We were both blown away. What a game. Amazing memories. Always get choked up watching anything to do with this game. Her little face was a picture.

[@JGJonny]

*I can't wait to try this game*

[@Aceshot-uu7yx]

Same

[@TheDaringPastry1313]

Both Ori and Cuphead won best art direction for their respective years at the game awards. Both bring such a unique look to their games.

[@Label07]

Ori reminds me of Dust, underrated game. Believe it was mostly made by one guy too, what a feat!

[@joeyguy12345]

Dust is so great! I think it's better than ori too...

[@NeoSaturos123]

Ah yes, Dust. It's cool Ori is getting a sequel, but Dust just needs one way more.

[@AstralMuffin105]

I feel like Ori is better from a graphical and fluid gameplay standpoint, but Dust has it beat in the character and narrative standpoint.

[@soultiger267]

Jirard Always Brightens Up My Day Because With His Channel He Always Manages To Switch Things Up

[@ThanatosZero]

"The key to any good story are relationships. The way the characters feel about each other and bounce off on another is crucial to the deceptively simple story telling in Ori." Can this be applied to all media and games?

[@New3DSLuigi364]

New Intro starts at @0:43-1:00 P.S. I Love the Attention to Detail that It's now Listed as 301 games Completed @0:47 SERIOUSLY; I'M SO GLAD that New Intro for the SSBU wasn't just solely for the 300th episode; and Will be used from episode 300 until the 400th episode

[@yissan4739]

Thank you for playing this game. Can’t wait for the sequel.

[@lorettabes4553]

Will of the wisp, I can't wait and I am avoiding allllll the spoilers.

[@alucard2057]

I am loving about the new show stuff! It's all perfect! Also, props to your dude who chooses the games on the background self every week. Noticed it since I started watching around episode 80, and love it every time!

[@zoetak]

even after running it for over a 200 times, the atmosphere gets me everytime Music and Visuals are sooooo amazing

[@Johnson-gu8gg]

What did you think of the sequel? I'm looking forward to playing them both sometime soon

[@rasmustagu]

Ori is easily one of my favorite all-time games, man just watching these escape sequences and listening to the music is getting me excited and amped up to play! You truly are amazing at putting together and presenting your videos as stories in an unique way that even after dozens of hours of already playing the game, I'm ecstatic! (doesn't just account for Ori, you're talented!)

[@jatinmarcob2128]

Oh yeah ye- *Begins to sob at the intro of this game*

[@mitchellsnaw7263]

Am I the only one that doesn't understand this "oh yeah yeah" comment spam/meme?

[@johnman8398]

​@@mitchellsnaw7263Basically some random youtuber made a song with lyrics consisting almost entirely that phrase and told people to spam it in comment sections along with his profile pic.

[@supra0026]

@@johnman8398 rlly dumb tbh. I don't get it

[@prismancy7182]

@@supra0026 Because why not?

[@shawnheatherly]

So glad to have you complete this charming game. Digging this format for the videos too.

[@G.Redgrave]

It's all fun and games before "Unhinged" kicks in

[@justinpalmier]

Just finished it. The amount of times I got OTK by lasers took me to the brink of sanity

[@Krysco51]

I dont understand how anybody could beat this game without a single death. Thats insane.

[@Nikkiflausch]

This is such an amazing game. One of two, actually, that I really want to play but can't because I don't own a windows computer or an XBox (the other being Alan Wake). Everything else either works well on macOS, can be emulated there easily, or exists on PS4.

[@azzaprime7257]

Ori is available on Steam as well.

[@Nikkiflausch]

@@azzaprime7257 Yes, but only for Windows. Emulating windows is too tough in itself to be able to run the game properly on a mac.

[@TeraunceFoaloke]

@@Nikkiflausch You do know most Mac computers have let you dual boot to Windows since several years ago, right?

[@Nikkiflausch]

@@TeraunceFoaloke My computer is from 2011. Show me one windows computer that's 8 years old and runs Ori smoothly (that didn't cost more than a thousand bucks, which is what mine cost - and it's still running smoothly aside from games.)

[@R4ttl3h34d]

You just named two of my favorite games. Add Silent Hill 2, Ocarina of Time, and Super Mario World, and you have my top 5 lol

[@Entity437]

I have been waiting for this video for years Thank you

[@lucaspaixao3808]

I, as a completionist, just immediatly noped when i saw "One Life" mode Most achievements on this game are fine to do, but i don't feel like i can do the speedrun and no death achievements, that's just... no

[@taydavis1904]

I'm just going to go to your videos for reviews to see if I want to buy a game from now on. Your passion for games is something of beauty. Love your channel!

[@drafer100]

I'm in the third dungeon and I died more than a hundred times... I could never play the one life mode x)

[@calvinskithepolishamerican7524]

You're the reason I downloaded this game on my Xbox One, thank you sir! Also Switch players out there this game is being ported to the Nintendo E-Shop.

[@BenYork-UBY]

Finally managed to beat Ori on One Life mode. Time: 2 hours. 7 minutes. All items. Thank frick that's over. It took days of practice, about a hundred attempts This game is absolutely ruthless with it's instakill deathtraps everywhere. Hollow Knight on Steel Soul mode was easier because if you fell into a spike pit, the game would forgivingly teleport you to a safe location (minus some HP). All you had to worry about was getting the boss battles right. But with Ori, the entire game is the boss fight and you have to do the entire game perfectly. All the jumping puzzles, all the traps, all the obstacle courses. All of it perfect. One little slip into a spike pit and the game will brutally make you watch your character bleed to death and die. GG game over. I haven't had another metroidvania force me to practice speedrunning the game so tightly and with so much discipline

[@haruhirogrimgar6047]

Better than other games with Instant Death spikes. Here you have a small chance to recover at least and a dumb mistake doesn't always lead to death.

[@zanderthetoad8024]

I’ve been waiting for this for literal years man. Great work!

[@Suvraj-ls1kl]

I was 12 when this game first came out and IDK why but I cried when naru died.

[@NeoSaturos123]

I knew Naru would die. It was sad, yes, but not that much. Now Ori dying in the prologue, staggering slowly forward, barely climbing onto a branch and crawling a bit before collapsing, that was just hard to watch. A small furry creature dying of starvation.

[@braedenwhite5530]

I can’t compliment you enough on the intro it is so epic and I looped it because it was so cool to me.

[@AguionStryke]

One of the few games I actually fully completed, alongside Dust: An Elysian Tail. I legitimately cried at the ending of both games.

[@manixyz]

I’ve been trying to complete this game all this month and I can’t believe you did it around the same time!

[@KrakenG927]

I’ve been dreaming about getting this game recently (literally I was sleeping when thinking about this game) and I really want to play it but honestly I’m terrified. I’ve tried many Metroidvanias and never got to beating them because I always got lost in their huge worlds. I would try to watch walkthroughs but each episode would be like 1 hour long each, and I wouldn’t want to sit there for an hour just to figure out what to do. This happened to me with hollow knight. Should I get this game?

[@roguechlnchllla6564]

@Kraken G. I just starting Ori and Hollow knight at the same time since I have game pass. One of the major differences is scale and progression. Ori's map is smaller, and you don't have to wander backward very often. When you do, it explicitly tells you where you need to go. It's pretty easy to navigate- and this is coming from someone who's sense of direction is so bad I need to constantly waste a charm notch on Wayward Compass. I would highly advise against walkthroughs- Ori has a great story and you should NOT spoil it.

[@harty3113]

I don't know if you ever ended up trying it but the biggest difference between this and most metroidvanias is the open map. No doors (outside of locked areas) and no loading. It makes the experience so much better and it can let you play for hours without realizing it

[@LordBaktor]

Got this game today after I saw someone play the first hour of the sequel. I started it up to see a little bit of it and couldn't stop playing until I restored water to the forest. It's absolutely breathtaking in design and execution.

[@pseudo.5106]

Where does it say how many hours he had?

[@LeMasterofSwords]

This was easily my favorite review you’ve done in a while. Thanks for making my morning better!

[@minilink55]

I forgot how much I love this game and it's music until I started tearing up just by hearing these beautiful songs again

[@jasonpark3543]

same