Danke Tom :)
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Ori and the Blind Forest DE getting a demo on Switch tomorrow (Sept 20th)
- Thread starter Hero of Legend
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Danke Tom :)
Nice to see you here too (not only on the maniac forum š)
That opening ; _ ;
Definitely one of the most beautiful games to date on Switch, kudos to the dev team!
Definitely one of the most beautiful games to date on Switch, kudos to the dev team!
Yes, it is a super context-depending feature. You have to analise the different situations and actions in the game and how to implement it there especifically. But with what I have played totally yes, those extra steps have paid off :)
Excellent use of HD Rumble! At first, I was surprised that there were no HD Rumble in the landing, but it actually made total sense with the lightness of the character.
In good company with Yoku's Island Express and Steamworld Quest, IMO.
In good company with Yoku's Island Express and Steamworld Quest, IMO.
Wow this game runs so stunningly well in handheld mode and is gorgeous. I already own it on other platforms but this seems perfect for a portable game.
The game also feels way better on a controller for a left handed gamer than the mouse and keyboard option on pc.
Will be picking it up for sure.
The game also feels way better on a controller for a left handed gamer than the mouse and keyboard option on pc.
Will be picking it up for sure.
The switch is my best friend first console since the SNES and the first thing he played was the Ori Demo.
I asked if he was going to buy it and he answered " this is like giving me a small crack rock and asking me if I am going to buy more".
I asked if he was going to buy it and he answered " this is like giving me a small crack rock and asking me if I am going to buy more".
That's sort of the response we hoped people would have after playing the demo. I hope we can convert a few people who traditionally aren't into platformers or Metroidvanias by them just giving the demo a try - If you like it, awesome, if not, well, at least it was free :)
Not sure I'm comfortable with the drug reference, but as long as he has a good time with the game, I'm happy :)
Yeah, the game runs great. We already own it on Steam digitally + one extra physical PC steelbook copy + the physical Xbox One version.
My partner will definitely buy it again on the Switch digitally and I would buy it too if there would be a physical Switch version, until then, just one more version for now. š
My partner will definitely buy it again on the Switch digitally and I would buy it too if there would be a physical Switch version, until then, just one more version for now. š
Technically, I think Ori used 2D sprites based on or rendered from 3D models, so it's closer to a hybrid style. Quite impressive, either way.
I'm a little unclear on this myself. Do you actually need to complete the demo for it to count for the carry-over to the full version?
I played just a bit where I acquired the Wall Jump, and did a save. Needed to close the software. Came back later, realized I was unable to re-load my progress, so I started a new game. Am I right to assume that everything before that got erased?
That is normal on the demo. You're suposed to beat the demo so the save carries over to the full game.
The demo feels great with those massive Joy Con that Hori just released.
That's correct. Blind Forest uses a couple tricks to help hide how the characters pre-rendered, like how Ori is rendered from an orthographic perspective and has motion blur baked into the actual sprite.
That's correct. Blind Forest uses a couple tricks to help hide how the characters pre-rendered, like how Ori is rendered from an orthographic perspective and has motion blur baked into the actual sprite.
I am in awe at the beauty on the Switch's screen; just stunning!
As expected, given the developers talks. Awesome, AWESOME job!!
Preordered and preloaded š.
It already was a top 10 game (ever) for me, now it will become a yearly routine playthrough, I'm sure..!
Thanks, Moon Studios! ā¤
As expected, given the developers talks. Awesome, AWESOME job!!
Preordered and preloaded š.
It already was a top 10 game (ever) for me, now it will become a yearly routine playthrough, I'm sure..!
Thanks, Moon Studios! ā¤
I was already planning on buying this, but...it's only $30 Australian dollars?! I thought it would be closer to fifty! What a steal, preloading now. At that price it'll be easier to justify double dipping on a physical version later if it comes.
And such a beautiful port job too, just wow.
And such a beautiful port job too, just wow.
So I need to beat the demo in one sitting to have the save carry over? Or use sleep mode without closing it?
Finally played through and beat this a couple of weeks ago on Gamepass. It was one of the best gaming experiences I've had in years. It'll be amazing as a handheld game too.
It's a great game, but expecting it would be 50ish says something about game pricing on Switch honestly. I suppose Monster Boy was $60, and Hollow Knight $20 so these things can fall all over the map!
The game might be too small for me on the Lite screen. Also, didn't like that it taught me how to save and then ignored the save that I created.
Expected IMO. It's probably not much idle time for each frame, and the CPU and GPU have to work pretty hard.
Can one of the devs comment on the controls please? On my Lite the the game won't respond at all to diagonals on the dpad. It just jumps straight up. Is the game programmed to only recognize up,down,left, right? I'm assuming that's what is going on. Otherwise my dpad is screwed out of the box.
Playing this in handheld and it is by far the best looking game on Switch so far. Absolutely stunning.
I was always interested in the game. Great atmosphere, amazing music and beautiful visuals.
Beating the demo only confirmed my purchase.
I wanted to know tho, is there any chance you guys will release a physical version of the game?
I'm definitely interested but I'd love to have it physical rather than digital.
That's quite the enticement for someone who might double-dip at some point when it's economical for me to do so. We're maybe a niche of a niche, but anecdotally, XBL Achievements are meaningful to my SO and she hasn't yet played our Xbox copies of Ori. It will be satisfying for her to experience Ori for first time on Switch with XBL Achievements intact.
I'm already excited about Will of the Wisps being a Play Anywhere title (and maybe public xCloud will be a thing by its release too), with cross-save there. Hypothetically, if y'all continued to utilize XBL even further on whatever future multiplatform projects, I would love to take advantage of XBL cross-saves on Switch too. But you've got my appreciation and support already for what you're accomplishing right now with the release of Ori and the Blind Forest on Switch!
thomasmahler Is the 5.1 surround audio from the original PC version (don't know if DE had it) retained in the Switch version? I don't see any mention on the store page.
What a beauty, such a great port!
I don't think I ever want to go back to that Joy-Con style layout again but holy cow that is one sharp looking machine.
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Just started playing some of the demo, and past the little prologue. Broke my heart. I wasn't planning on crying! Super beautiful game, I just want to stop and stare at everything. I love the movement, it feels very fluid and I'm impressed with how it looks on the switch.
Definitely a Day 1 purchase for me.
Definitely a Day 1 purchase for me.
Dammit... I played the demo and it sold me on buying the game again. I already own the original version which I finished on Xbox One. This port is just too good, and I had forgotten how beautiful and charming the game is. It will be nice to play through it again and enjoy some of the DE improvements.
Amazing work thomasmahler and company. Looking forward to next week!
Amazing work thomasmahler and company. Looking forward to next week!
Saving doesn't work. Is this intentional of a bug? I don't want to play the demo if it turns out there is a bug and not getting the demo save for the full game.