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You're missing out by not playing this game. I have not had this much fun in a single-player platformer game in a long time. While the story is very simple and generic, the execution through all the other factors of this game molds one of the most cohesive experiences in a single-player game. 8/10 on the story.

I have not tried the keyboard controls, but I can say in great certainty that the controller button mapping is excellent; though, it would be nice if there was a feature to customize controls. The handling of Ori in the game is very fluid and smooth; Ori is a very flexible and acrobatic character and is able to maneuver gracefully through the entirety of the map. I personally had no serious trouble with the handling and controlling of Ori, and despite having felt cheated on certain portions of the game due to the controls, I look back at that and realize that it's not because of the controls; the game places an emphasis on replayability and challenge. 9/10 on the controls.

The difficulty of this game depends on the player's skill. You will die a lot die a lot when you first play this game. If you're great with platformers, this game will not feel as difficult; if you're new or not that as skilled in this genre, you're going to feel like this is the hardest game ever made. All the enemies and environmental hazards still feel like a threat even when you have upgraded Ori's HP and skill tree; environmental hazards will deal the most damage to Ori. After overcoming the obstacles in this game, you feel like you've accomplished a challenging task; it's quite a satisfying experience. 9/10 on the difficulty and gameplay.

Lastly, the graphics and the sound/music are amazing in this game. Before writing this review, I was questioning myself if I should review the graphics and the sound/music in different categories. However, I find that this game has created a very cohesive experience with the graphics and the audio. Hearing the soundtrack is like listening to the story of Ori play out. Looking at the graphics of the game gives you the imagination of what the music is like. The content of them both are so well intertwined; the experience created from it is one of perfected beauty. I cannot say anything that is con of the graphics nor can I say anything negative of the sound and music. Gareth Coker did an amazing job on the soundtrack. Play this game and you can see and hear for yourself how a story plays out. 10/10 perfection on the graphics and sound/music.

Overall, this game gets a 9/10 from me, but an extremely close 10/10. This game is near perfection and one of the highlights of this year. Buy this game and play it. You will not regret it.