Child of Light Reviews

Child of Light is ranked in the 89th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Andy Kelly
Top Critic
69 / 100
Apr 29, 2014

A beautiful game to look at, and wonderfully polished, but a thimble-deep RPG.

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8 / 10
Apr 27, 2014

Child of Light stands as a wonderfully realised venture into unfamiliar territory for Ubisoft - and a welcome reminder that the industry's major players still have the creative flair to push beyond the lucrative safe ground that they so often favour to create well-crafted, highly-polished gems such as this.

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IGN
Top Critic
9.3 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2014

With its gorgeous art, exemplary combat, and hand-crafted aesthetic, no RPG fan should miss Child of Light.

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Apr 28, 2014

A fantastic RPG with a creative aesthetic and fairy tale narrative, Child of Light is a memorable experience that's as fun to play as it is artistically pleasing.

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7 / 10
Apr 28, 2014

A mostly successful experiment at turning one of the world's biggest studios into an indie developer, with the end result being a charming love letter to the best of Japanese role-playing.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2014

Even without the depth of a fully featured RPG, this streamlined experience still has fun systems to dig into

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Polygon
Top Critic
6.5 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2014

Child of Light seems content to only scratch its own surface

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Apr 27, 2014

Child of Light is a singular adventure that embraces sadness in a beautiful, affecting way.

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Kotaku
Top Critic
Yes
Apr 30, 2014

It may not be as transcendent as it wishes it were, but it's still a lot of fun to play.

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May 6, 2014

As visually resplendent and periodically fun as Child of Light can be, it too often buckles under the weight of its own aspirations.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2014

Child of Light will satiate pretty much everyone but the most hardcore of RPG fans, and even then, they'll find plenty of enjoyment. There are a few minor issues here and there that hold it back from instant-classic status that could be enhanced in a sequel or future work, but regardless, Child of Light is a noble effort from Ubisoft Montreal, and another win to put in the studio's diverse portfolio.

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Apr 27, 2014

If not for a few missteps, Child of Light would be the first must-buy role-playing game of the next-generation.

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10 / 10
Apr 28, 2014

Child of Light is a joy to behold, with the tale of Aurora and Lemuria very well told. The way the whole experience has been crafted is nothing sort of fantastic, and this could turn out to be a classic. The story, the characters, the battle system, the art, and the music all shine. This is a game that wears its heart on its sleeve while bringing something fresh to the landscape; it's quite divine. I suppose the time has come to score Child of Light then, and I give this game nothing less than a 10/10

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8 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2014

Although not every element is as impeccable as its presentation, that shouldn't stop anyone from experiencing Child of Light. Simply absorbing its sights and sounds would almost be enough to carry you through 12 hours, but the game offers much more. When it clicks, the battles are exciting and tense. On top of it all is a cast that sticks with you long after it's all said and done. Child of Light may not be the biggest game this year, but sometimes it's the smallest things that shine the brightest.

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Erik Kain
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Apr 30, 2014

Child of Light isn't a terribly deep RPG and it isn't a particularly stand out platformer, but it's a game that blends everything into a really unique, beautiful, and surprising experience. It's particularly impressive coming from a major publisher like Ubisoft, and I hope they continue to let this type of creativity drive their games.

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8 / 10
May 6, 2014

Child of Light is a must-play for casual and hardcore fans of RPGs alike.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 28, 2014

Although it's a bit too easy, and doesn't offer very much post-game content, this is a surprisingly brilliant game that tries something new and succeeds way more often than it fails. Child of Light is full of character and personality, and is probably one of the best looking games you'll play this year, relying on design instead of power. Give it a go, you'll find it very hard not to fall in love with Aurora's tale, and the land of Lemuria.

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9 / 10
Apr 27, 2014

A beautifully-presented and surprisingly deep RPG that is deserving of everyone's attention.

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Unscored
May 6, 2014

I want to enjoy it more: the hybridity of the game is daring and to be applauded. There's obvious passion and idiosyncrasy here, which aren't things you can always say about games spat from the cogs of AAA development. But delightful though it looks, and as winsome as its talking mice are, the combination of frictionless overworld and my frustration with its battle system left me feeling enervated. A less than fabulous fable, then, with a not so fairytale ending.

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8.5 / 10.0
Apr 27, 2014

Ubisoft Montreal's artsy and affordable RPG will draw you in with its gorgeous looks and keep you playing with great turn-based combat.

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