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Child of Light

Ubisoft, Ubisoft Montreal
Apr 28, 2014 - PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Wii U, PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5
Strong

OpenCritic Rating

83

Top Critic Average

80%

Critics Recommend

IGN
9.3 / 10
PC Gamer
69 / 100
Eurogamer
8 / 10
Game Rant
3 / 5
Metro GameCentral
7 / 10
GamesRadar+
4.5 / 5
Game Informer
8 / 10
GameSpot
8 / 10

Child of Light Review Summary

StrongCritic Consensus

Child of Light has critics praising its gorgeous art style, its thoughtful but not too challenging gameplay and entertaining story. This is one game that is worthy of having a higher purchase price than it is offered at


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Critic Reviews for Child of Light

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

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

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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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Players attracted to the visuals and style may be alarmed to find the combat so frequent (and the writing uneven), but anyone even mildly interested in JRPG combat should give this game a look. Issues aside, it's a clear sign that even big-budget studios can stray from the beaten path with success. And there is no doubt many players will fall in love with its blend of whimsical storytelling, engaging combat, and an attention to detail that deserves particular appreciation.

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

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

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