Ori and the Blind Forest

Ori and the Blind Forest pairs a hand-painted art style, among the most polished in the genre, with precise platforming level design that demands solid movement mastery (double jump, dash, and a glider unlocked as you progress). The forest of Nibel, ailing since the loss of the Spirit Tree, follows a classic Metroidvania structure, with areas that reveal themselves anew with each new ability, all carried by a Gareth Coker score that underscores the story’s emotion throughout.