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Is Ori and the Blind Forest safe for your child?
Age guide
10+
We advise Ori and the Blind Forest from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).
- 5-8
- Children in this age range may find the platforming challenges in Ori and the Blind Forest quite difficult, and the narrative's themes of loss and sacrifice could be emotionally intense for younger players.
- 9-12
- Players aged 9-12 are better equipped to handle the precise platforming and combat mechanics of Ori and the Blind Forest, and the game's rich, emotional story about protecting a forest spirit will resonate with them.
- 13-15
- Teenagers 13-15 will appreciate the intricate world design and the nuanced, wordless storytelling of Ori and the Blind Forest, as well as the satisfying progression of new abilities that unlock more of the map.
- 16+
- Older players will enjoy the artistic depth and challenging gameplay of Ori and the Blind Forest, often engaging with its speedrunning community or seeking out all the hidden collectibles and upgrades.
Ori and the Blind Forest is a visually stunning platform-adventure game known for its emotional story and challenging gameplay. Players control Ori, a white guardian spirit, on a quest to restore the forest of Nibel.
- Age guide
- 10+
- Overall risk
- 3/10
- Violence
- 2/10
- Toxic behaviour
- 1/10
- Stranger contact
- 1/10
- Addiction risk
- 7/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Influence
- 3/10
What parents should know
Ori and the Blind Forest is a single-player platform-adventure game celebrated for its artistic design, challenging gameplay, and emotional story. It contains no online interactions, in-game purchases, or user-generated content, making it a very safe digital experience. The primary considerations for parents are the game's difficulty and its potentially sad narrative themes.
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Ori and the Blind Forest age rating and parents guide: common questions
What age rating is Ori and the Blind Forest?
Parentwise puts Ori and the Blind Forest at 10+. We advise Ori and the Blind Forest from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 2/10, language 1/10, stranger contact 1/10 and addiction risk 7/10.
Can a 10 year old play Ori and the Blind Forest?
Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Ori and the Blind Forest (10+). Players aged 9-12 are better equipped to handle the precise platforming and combat mechanics of Ori and the Blind Forest, and the game's rich, emotional story about protecting a forest spirit will resonate with them.
Can a 12 year old play Ori and the Blind Forest?
Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Ori and the Blind Forest (10+). Players aged 9-12 are better equipped to handle the precise platforming and combat mechanics of Ori and the Blind Forest, and the game's rich, emotional story about protecting a forest spirit will resonate with them.
Can a 13 year old play Ori and the Blind Forest?
Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Ori and the Blind Forest (10+). Teenagers 13-15 will appreciate the intricate world design and the nuanced, wordless storytelling of Ori and the Blind Forest, as well as the satisfying progression of new abilities that unlock more of the map.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest appropriate for kids?
Ori and the Blind Forest is a single-player platform-adventure game celebrated for its artistic design, challenging gameplay, and emotional story. Parentwise rates Ori and the Blind Forest overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 1/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.
Is Ori and the Blind Forest family friendly?
Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. It contains no online interactions, in-game purchases, or user-generated content, making it a very safe digital experience.
Ori and the Blind Forest parents guide: what should a parent know first?
Ori and the Blind Forest is a single-player platform-adventure game celebrated for its artistic design, challenging gameplay, and emotional story. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (1/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).
Is Ori and the Blind Forest safe for kids?
We advise Ori and the Blind Forest from age 10 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). It contains no online interactions, in-game purchases, or user-generated content, making it a very safe digital experience.
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