Child of Light Reviews

Child of Light is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Recommended
Apr 12, 2021

Should you play Child of Light? / Please read on if yet your mind doubts / Though sigh, you might, when met by such text / Only then can you find out!

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4 / 5.0
Sep 29, 2019

This is a unique and affecting title that is worth seeking out by any who haven’t tried it before.

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IGN Middle East
Yasmeen Al Shyoukh
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Oct 24, 2018

Giants, a princess with red hair, charming music and an attractive world, this is how I will summarize "Child of Light"

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7.8 / 10.0
Oct 18, 2015

Child of Light offers so much more value than the price tag denotes. The bittersweet story is articulated in an incredibly innovative way, the art-style and animation are striking, all topped with a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack, and elegant combat system. There are lots of 'full-price' games out there that have embarrassingly less to show. I don't think you could want much more, this is unless you're partial to the more typical titles under Ubisoft Montreal's belt.

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Unscored
Jan 17, 2015

Child of Light is so staggeringly beautiful that it's not uncommon to find its presentation entirely overpowering the game underneath.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 29, 2014

Child of Light is an artist's RPG through and through. Combat is more thoughtful than intimidating, the story is at once archetypal and clever, and the game's visual and auditory flare is truly something to behold.

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8 / 10
May 27, 2014

Child of Light is nothing short of a delight of appealing mechanics and marvelous artistic component, set to enchant those looking for a charming RPG. Its storylines could use some additional development, as well as more tasks outside the plot's line, but this remains a solid choice.

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8.3 / 10.0
May 26, 2014

Child of Light is a fanciful game that shows what great presentation can mean to a game.

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Liked
May 20, 2014
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9.5 / 10.0
May 16, 2014

Child of Light is a game that should not be missed, especially by RPG fans. If someone asked me to give them an example of why video games are considered art, Child of Light would be that game. Child of Light is easily an early contender for Game of the Year.

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7.5 / 10.0
May 15, 2014

In the end, I loved Child of Light less than I hoped I would. It is terrific to look at, and its battle system remained addictive for several hours of gameplay. The humdrum exploration, the too-repetitive (though fun) combat, and the unfocused story bring the title down after a strong first impression. I still believe it is worth experiencing, especially given the scarcity of RPGs on the Wii U, but some fundamental flaws keep it from getting my unconditional recommendation.

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May 15, 2014

Combining European fairy tales and Japanese RPGs, "Child of Light" is equal parts charming and challenging.

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9 / 10.0
May 12, 2014

If you have even a small interest in role-playing games, Child of Light comes highly recommended.

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9 / 10.0
May 9, 2014

Considering the beauty that surrounds Lemuria, getting lost within Child of Light's lands is far from boring.

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9 / 10.0
May 9, 2014

But whilst Child Of Light not may carry the sheer narrative depth of story of a 100 hour, £40 full RPG release, but there are few games out there that will provide you with such a polished, enchanting experience for £12. It's a must-play for fans of the genre, an unforgettably ethereal experience that seamlessly merges childhood nostalgia with its own gameplay innovations and unique, memorable style.

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7 / 10.0
May 8, 2014

Parts of the game don't work, but they don't take away from what it's trying to do.

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GameGrin
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
May 7, 2014

If this is the start of many new projects from Ubisoft Montreal, no doubt many people are going to be watching with keen eyes, because Child of Light provides a fantastical experience that revitalises turn-based combat for a new audience. Give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

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80 / 100
May 7, 2014

A visually gorgeous, hand-crafted RPG from the creators of big budget titles; a sumptuous storybook adventure, only marred by a few small blemishes.

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9.2 / 10.0
May 7, 2014

Child of Light isn't perfect, but it's a gorgeously fun RPG nonetheless. I never once found myself bored running and flying around Lumeria, and yes, it helped that I never stopped being amazed at the jaw-dropping art at every turn. However, with the wide variety of partymember skills, the combat that never let me slack, and the ability to wander whenever I choose, I couldn't have been bored even if the art was lackluster. For $15, I cannot recommend Child of Light to RPG fans enough.

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Unscored
May 6, 2014

Child Of Light is a joyous story about how tragedy, be it in achievement form or otherwise, shapes the strongest of us, how the only way to measure love is through pain. Aurora's coming-of-age is disguised as a righteous fight. There is a lot of tragedy in Child Of Light, but she chooses to see the triumph.

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