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Badland
BadlandAtmospheric side‑scroll adventure where physics‑driven puzzles meet a haunting forest.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind ForestA breathtaking platform adventure to restore a dying forest.
Overview
Description

Badland is an award‑winning side‑scrolling action‑adventure set in a lush, fairy‑tale forest that hides dangerous traps and mysterious obstacles. Players control a forest dweller, navigating physics‑based challenges while uncovering the eerie story behind the broken paradise. The game blends platforming, puzzle solving, and sandbox exploration across single‑player and multiplayer modes, delivering a visually striking and immersive experience on PC, Android, and iOS.

Ori and the Blind Forest follows the orphaned spirit Ori on a heartfelt quest to heal the dying forest of Nibel after a catastrophic storm. Guided by the glowing companion Sein, Ori must recover the lost elements of water, wind, and warmth to bring life back to the world. The game combines hand‑painted visuals, meticulously animated characters, and a fully orchestrated score to deliver an emotionally resonant, action‑packed platformer that challenges players with precise movement and clever puzzles.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Platformers
Platformers
Best for
Casual puzzle‑platform fans
Players who love artistic platformers
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Frogmind
Moon Studios
publisher
Frogmind
Microsoft Studios
age rating
ESRB E
PEGI 7, ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player
critic score
70/100
88/100+26%
General
release date
2013-04-04
2015-03-11
msrp
—
$19.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Stunning atmospheric visuals
  • Innovative physics‑based puzzles
  • Cross‑platform play
  • Engaging multiplayer modes
  • Stunning hand‑painted visuals
  • Emotional and well‑crafted story
  • Tight, responsive platforming controls
  • Rich, orchestral soundtrack
Cons
  • Limited narrative depth
  • Occasional difficulty spikes
  • No built‑in level editor
  • High difficulty spikes in later sections
  • Limited replayability after completion
  • No multiplayer or co‑op mode
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