More excellent news from PAX West: gameplay has been released for Ori and the Blind Forest on Nintendo Switch, and we now know how much it’s going to cost you.
Developer Moon Studios revealed the first 20 minutes of the game’s opening sequences and gameplay at PAX West last weekend, showcasing the same beauty, ingenuity, and artistry that made Ori and the Blind Forest such a huge success on Xbox and PC. The gameplay footage showcases the Sunken Glades and Spirit Caverns locations, as well as some iconic Spirit Flame combat.
Ori and the Blind Forest was announced for Nintendo Switch back in August, marking the end of the title’s console exclusivity to Xbox. Scheduled to arrive on Switch in September, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition will be available for just under $20.
It’s a long weekend here in the States, but It’s not long until you get some #OriAndTheBlindForest news! Ori and The Blind Forest: Definitive Edition will be $19.99 USD for #NintendoSwitch! pic.twitter.com/xTp6aObOXu
— Ori the Game (@OriTheGame) August 31, 2019
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition on the Nintend Switch will feature new gameplay elements, additional content, new environments, abilities, and more. If you can’t wait to get your hands on Ori and the Blind Forest, the game is also available for PC and Xbox One.
Ori and the Blind Forest was developed by Moon Studios, and officially launched back in March 2015. With its stunning artwork, simple but deep gameplay, and masterfully-crafted adventure, Ori and the Blind Forest received numerous awards, including Best Art Direction, Best Audio, and even Xbox Game of the Year. Now, fans can enjoy this award-winning adventure game anywhere they go thanks to the portability of the Nintendo Switch.
The Nintendo Switch itself has been amassing popularity since it was first released back in 2017. Ori and the Blind Forest is the latest among dozens of popular gaming titles and franchises to make the move to the Switch platform, and judging by the popularity of the hybrid console, it won’t be the last.
What do you think about Ori and the Blind Forest coming to Nintendo Switch? Will you be grabbing the title when it comes out on September 27? Why, or why not? Let us know in the comments section below!
