【Xbox One/PC】Ori and The Blind Forest

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Ori and The Blind Forest Announced for Xbox One & PC

   

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Ori and the Blind Forest Prologue Walkthrough

   

A Closer Look at Ori and the Blind Forest’s Emotional Prologue

Ever since it was unveiled at E3 earlier this year, Moon Studios’ Ori and the Blind Forest has been one the most talked-about Xbox One games of 2014. Fans have been eager to learn more, so the team unveiled the “Prologue” and “Sunken Glades” levels of Ori and the Blind Forest at the Tokyo Games Show and took us deeper into the powerful narrative woven throughout the game.

In the prologue to Ori and the Blind Forest, we learn Ori was separated from the Spirit Tree during a great storm. The gentle and nurturing Naru finds and rescues the orphan, and we quickly see a parent/child bond develop as the pair spend sunny days in the Forest of Nibel and feast on the bounty of nature’s harvest. Late one night, Ori awakes to a great sound echoing through the forest. It is the Spirit Tree calling out to Ori, but when Ori does not answer, the tree erupts with light and its power soon fades. Without the life energy of the great tree, the forest soon begins to die.

We won’t spoil the rest of the powerful prologue here, as you can watch the video above for yourself. Ultimately, our unlikely hero must journey to find his courage, and confront a dark nemesis to save his home.

Coming to Xbox One and PC later this year, Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually stunning action-platformer that features intensely challenging gameplay through a vast non-linear world. Above all, it’s a deeply emotional story about love and sacrifice, and the hope that exists in us all. If the prologue is any indication, this is going to be one memorable experience.

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Ori and the Blind Forest Coming on March 11, Forlorn Ruins Gravity Gameplay
奇幻冒险解谜游戏《Ori and the Blind Forest》3 月上市 新游玩影片公开

　　独立工作室 Moon Studios 宣布，旗下自行开发的《Ori and The Blind Forest》将于 3 月 11 日在 Xbox One 与 PC 平台上市。

　　《Ori and the Blind Forest》是独立工作室 Moon Studios 历经 4 年开发的冒险解谜游戏，本作故事背景描述「爱与牺牲奉献」，玩家将扮演拥有代表「圣灵之光」精神的「Ori」于具独特奇幻风味的冒险世界中探险。研发团队指出，游戏名称中的「Ori」为希伯来文，意思是「my life」。

　　研发团队表示：「感谢玩家持续的支持，我们等不及向玩家分享我们经过这四年努力得来的结果。」

　　另外，研发团队于近期在美国旧金山举办的媒体活动中，展示了以往未曾曝光的场景「Forlorn Ruins」，官方也同步公开相关影片。

　　《Ori and The Blind Forest》预计 3 月 11 日登陆 Xbox One 与 Steam 平台，售价为美金 19.99 元。

   

Ori and the Blind Forest Turns Your World Upside Down

We’ve been in love with Ori and the Blind Forest since we got the opportunity to play it last year at E3 2014. Ori is a beautiful sidescrolling action platformer, both charming and sad – not to mention a lot of fun. With the Xbox One and PC game’s March 11 release date quickly approaching, we spent some time with Ori to learn more about how the game not only tests your reflexes, but also tries to break your brain.

In the Forlorn Ruins, the titular Ori finds a Light Vessel, which he must transport through the level. Carrying this glowing orb weighs him down, preventing him from double-jumping. No big deal; we’ve seen this before, we can adapt.

Then the game throws in a twist: The Forlorn Ruins are very vertical, but your jumping and wall-climbing are out of the question. You quickly find that while carrying the Light Vessel, you can walk up certain walls, shifting your gravity to wherever your feet are placed. The trick is, you can only walk on the ruin’s orange walls while holding the orb... otherwise, they kill you.

It starts out simply enough; you’re upside down, maneuvering through levels. But as you work through the ruins, Ori and the Blind Forest messes with you, forcing you to think about space differently. Gravity becomes another tool in your arsenal, and by maneuvering around the floating blocks, you can reach new heights (or “plummet” to your death sideways, if you’re not careful). We’ve never quite seen gravity used this way in a video game – it’s almost as if you’re playing gravity itself. It shows that Ori and the Blind Forest is more than an homage to old-school games. Instead, the game is taking the genre and turning it on its head.

Another innovative feature – and one we found ourselves using a lot – is the ability to set a checkpoint nearly anywhere in the level using a Soul Flame. There are still save points throughout the level that automatically serve as checkpoints, but they’re few and far between. The Soul Flame system allows you to celebrate the accomplishment of conquering a particularly challenging puzzle or battle, while ensuring you won’t have to go back and do it all over again the next time you die.

As we mentioned above, you only have to wait until March 11 to play Ori and the Blind Forest on Xbox One and Windows PC. Brush up on your old-school platforming skills; you’ll need them!

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《Ori and The Blind Forest》释出上市宣传影片 跟随「Ori」于奇幻世界冒险

　　《Ori and The Blind Forest》即将于 3 月 11 日在 Xbox One 与 PC 平台上市，独立工作室 Moon Studios 近日曝光游戏上市宣传片。

　　《Ori and the Blind Forest》是独立工作室 Moon Studios 历经 4 年开发的冒险解谜游戏，本作故事背景描述「爱与牺牲奉献」，玩家将扮演拥有代表「圣灵之光」精神的「Ori」于具独特奇幻风味的冒险世界中探险。

　　研发团队近日释出《Ori and the Blind Forest》上市宣传片，带领玩家跟随「Ori」于奇幻的世界中冒险，闪过地图上的威胁、躲过敌人的攻击。

　　《Ori and the Blind Forest》背景音乐由作曲家 Gareth Coker 创作，研发团队也于日前公开音乐录制花絮影片。研发团队表示，团队想要创造出全新的世界，就如同电影一般能身历其境感受角色的真实性，因此游戏需要一首贴切的音乐，让情感能借着音乐真实流露。

　　《Ori and The Blind Forest》预计 3 月 11 日登陆 Xbox One 与 Steam 平台，售价为美金 19.99 元。

   

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition launches March 11



Ori and the Blind Forest Shows How a Definitive Edition is Done

Sporting eye-popping visuals, emotional storytelling, and engaging gameplay, last year’s award-winning Ori and the Blind Forest couldn’t be any better – or so we thought. The talented folks at Moon Studios apparently believed that they could squeeze even more awesome out of their brilliant indie and did just that with a definitive edition, due next month for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC (and Steam).

Appropriately titled Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition, the new version complements the original with a number of fresh, fan-pleasing features. For starters, an expanded theater mode – as described by Executive Producer Mark Coates – further shines the spotlight on the game’s gorgeous visual presentation. “Not only will you be able to view all of the cut-scenes, but now you will be able to see early concept material from the game, trailers, and some other really cool content in theater mode.”

While behind-the-scenes bonus material might be enough to draw fans back to the Spirit Tree, Coates and his team aren’t stopping there. A sizable new playable area, dubbed Black Root Burrows, will let fans dig deeper into the game’s rich fiction. “There is a great story sequence throughout Black Root Burrows where you’re discovering the past of Naru, the mother character,” Coates said. “You discover her roots, where she came from, and you learn a bit more about her as a character and why maybe she is compelled to do some of the things that she does later on in the game. It’s all interwoven with the already-existing story.”









As we learned during our recent hands-on session, this fresh narrative material is complemented by new ways to navigate the environment, solve puzzles, and best baddies. Within Black Root Burrows, for example, we discovered a dash ability that grants a quick burst of speed with a tap of RB. The slick move can be further enhanced within the skill tree, allowing players to do damage with it and, eventually, perform it in midair. The visually striking environment – which thematically plays with the contrast between light and dark in cool ways – opens up early in the adventure, but can be further explored once players possess the right skills to access its depths.

Those who do venture into the new area’s more dangerous sections also gain Light Burst, an ability that the developer giddily described to us as “more or less like a grenade.” Coates hinted that its explosive potential will aid in both solving puzzles and defeating enemies. While the new abilities are discovered in Black Root Burrows, they’ve been implemented and balanced in such a way that they can be used in all areas of the game. In fact, all the new content – from story to gameplay – has been carefully woven into the existing experience, so it feels like an organic part of the game we fell in love with nearly a year ago.









Speaking of fans’ glowing adoration for the original game, it can’t be denied that a few casual players had their hearts broken by Ori’s platforming challenges. Thankfully, the Definitive Edition’s new “easy” mode will allow gamers of any and all skill levels to enjoy its immersive art style and engrossing narrative. On the flip side, those who crave a challenge will appreciate the opportunity to tackle “hard” mode or, if they’re really brave, the as-brutal-as-advertised “one-life” mode.

With all the fresh content on offer, it’s easy to overlook the fact that the Definitive Edition is allowing Windows 10 players to experience one of last year’s best games, while also giving them the benefits – like cross-saves – that come with being a part of the Xbox One ecosystem.

Whether you’ve already been touched by this indie masterpiece or are wondering what all the fuss is about, Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition promises to tax your thumbs and tug your heartstrings when it hits Xbox One and Windows 10 PC next month.

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Delayed on PC, New Trailer

   

Microsoft Studios’ Mark Coates on Xbox Wire

We also wanted to provide an update about the release of the definitive edition on Steam and Windows 10. Yes, we did announce a release date of March 11th. But to make sure everyone who plays Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition gets a great experience regardless of platform, we’re taking a bit of extra time with the Windows Store and Steam versions. We will launch the Xbox One version on March 11, and will update you soon on when the other versions will launch.

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Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition coming to retail on June 14

Nordic Games Will Bring Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition to Retail

Nordic Games partners up with Microsoft Studios and Moon Studios to bring the Steam version of Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition to retail. The publisher will offer two editions - Standard and Limited Edition - which will both release on June 14, 2016.

“My colleagues and I at Nordic Games were Ori fans from the very beginning”, said Reinhard Pollice, Business and Product Development Director at Nordic Games. “There is a fundamental connection with platformers in our team. Combine this with the unique art style, the gripping atmosphere, and the immaculate gameplay of Ori and the Blind Forest, and you’ll see our team drooling all over this amazing game. In more formal words: We are more than happy to work together with Microsoft Studios and Moon Studios and publish this gem of a game in its PC retail version and give it the physical representation it deserves.”

"Since we released Ori and the Blind Forest, we’ve received many mails, tweets and requests from fans asking for a boxed retail release, so we're extremely pleased to finally make everyone's wish come true,” said Thomas Mahler, CEO of Moon Studios. “We hope that all of you will be pleased with what we’ve put together for this retail release of Ori and the Blind Forest Definitive Edition. We can't wait to finally see Ori and the Blind Forest on shelves and we once again want to thank all of our fans and everyone who supported Moon and Ori over the last few years - we're deeply humbled and appreciative, thank you so much!”



The Standard retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD 19.99 and includes:

• Premium Packaging
• Quickstart Guide
• Game DVD
• A3 Poster

The Limited retail version of the Definitive Edition retails at EUR/USD 29.99 and includes:

• Steelbox
• Quickstart Guide
• Game DVD
• Audio-CD OST
• 2 Postcards
• 2 Double-Sided A3 Posters



And for those who enjoy playing Ori on Xbox One, Microsoft will – in partnership with stores across the US –release the critically-acclaimed Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition for Xbox One on June 14, 2016 for $19.99.

What’s new about the Definitive Edition?

• Packed with new and additional content: new areas, new abilities, more story sequences, multiple difficulty modes, fast travel between areas and much more!

• Discover Naru's past in two brand new environments

• Master two powerful new abilities - Dash and Light Burst

• Find new secret areas and explore Nibel faster by teleporting between Spirit Wells

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps announced for Xbox One, Windows 10
《圣灵之光》系列续作《Ori and the Will of the Wisps》首度释出宣传影片

　　由独立工作室 Moon Studios 打造的奇幻风格冒险游戏《圣灵之光（Ori and the Blind Forest）》今日凌晨于微软展前发表会中，首次曝光了系列续作《Ori and the Will of the Wisps》，本作将支持以 4K 高分辨率画质运行，预计在 Xbox One 与 WIn 10 等平台独占推出。

　　在最新的续作中，玩家将再次扮演拥有代表圣灵之光精神的「Ori」踏上新的冒险旅程，挖掘尼博尔山森林（Nibel）中所隐藏的秘密，进而知晓「Ori」真正的天命。

　　《圣灵之光（Ori and the Blind Forest）》系列续作《Ori and the Will of the Wisps》即将在 Xbox One 与 Win 10 平台推出。

Microsoft and Moon Studios announced Ori and the Will of the Wisps, a followup to Ori and the Blind Forest, for Xbox One and Windows 10 PCs during the Microsoft E3 2017 press conference.

Here’s an overview of the game, via Microsoft:

From the creators of the multi-award winning Ori and the Blind Forest comes the highly anticipated sequel: Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Embark on an all new adventure to discover the mysteries beyond the forest of Nibel, uncover the hidden truths of those lost, and unravel Ori’s true destiny.

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a 4K UHD, Xbox One X Enhanced, Xbox Play Anywhere title.

   

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Ori and the Will of the Wisps launches in 2019
《圣灵之光 2》最新游玩片段曝光 化身「Ori」踏上崭新冒险旅程
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　　今（11）日微软于 E3 展前发表会公开了《圣灵之光 2》（Ori and the Will of the Wisps）游玩片段。 《圣灵之光 2》是由独立工作室 Moon Studios 打造的奇幻风格冒险游戏，而前作则曾荣获许多奖项的肯定，预计在 Xbox One 与 WIn 10 等平台独占推出。

　　在本作中，玩家将化身为代表圣灵之光精神的「Ori」并踏上崭新的冒险旅程，寻求盟友与伙伴间的协助，一同找出尼博尔山森林（Nibel）隐藏的秘密，解开「Ori」的命运。

　　除此之外，全新的战斗及挑战也将考验玩家如何运用智能通过有趣的关卡。 《圣灵之光 2》（Ori and the Will of the Wisps）预计在 Xbox One 与 WIn 10 等平台独占推出。

   

Ori and the Will of the Wisps will launch for Xbox One and Windows 10 in 2019, Microsoft announced during its E3 2018 press conference.

Here is an overview of the game, via Microsoft:

About

Following in the footsteps of its critically acclaimed predecessor Ori and the Blind Forest, we’re excited to share that we’ll be taking players beyond the forest of Nibel in the upcoming 2-D platformer sequel Ori and the Will of the Wisps. Set to continue the legacy of Ori’s challenging gameplay, signature visual style and music, we can’t wait for you to embark on an all-new adventure all while feeling just a little bit nostalgic.

Key Features

If you’re new to the Ori series or if you’ve been with us since 2014, all of us at Moon Studios welcome you to Ori and the Will of the Wisps and are looking forward to sharing our latest journey with you. Here are just a few new things you’ll find:

• Explore a vast, beautiful and immersive world. Explore a vast, beautiful, immersive and dangerous world filled with gripping enemy encounters, challenging puzzles and thrilling escape sequences. Unravel Ori’s true destiny in this emotionally engaging, hand-crafted, story-driven adventure.
• New combat system. Wield dozens of new spirit weapons, spells and skills offering new dynamic combat mechanics to the world of Ori. Nimbly fight your way through untold danger and ruin with an entirely new arsenal at your disposal.
• Customize your style of play. Choose your tools for adventure from dozens of newly acquired attacks, spells, and skills to match your style of play. In addition, utilize an all new shard system to power up Ori’s capabilities.
• Encounter epic adversaries. Face large epic bosses and seek support from discoverable allies who will provide services and offer optional quests to extend the adventure.