Sky: Children of the Light

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7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 69 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 45 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 69
  3. Negative: 14 out of 69
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  1. robomartion
    Oct 24, 2019
    6
    SKY: FLYING FRIENDSHIP SIMULATOR
    While its ambiguous gameplay doesn’t much impress, and its idea that friendship can be bought questionable, Sky sets a new high for social interaction and visual and audio fidelity, in both a mobile game and gaming in general.
    Where in Journey social interaction was sparse and limited, Sky seems bustling and you are very much sharing the same space with    SKY: FLYING FRIENDSHIP SIMULATOR
    While its ambiguous gameplay doesn’t much impress, and its idea that friendship can be bought questionable, Sky sets a new high for social interaction and visual and audio fidelity, in both a mobile game and gaming in general.

    Where in Journey social interaction was sparse and limited, Sky seems bustling and you are very much sharing the same space with at times five or so other players. The feeling of shared experience this created was a very wholesome one. I can see other games adopting this, where the community and shared experience enhances the gameplay and gives a feeling of camaraderie in-game.

    The natural social interactions that occur as you play were very interesting and exciting, almost serendipitous, however as you progress you are expected to sort of ‘make friends’ by giving someone an offering. This singling someone out to make friends with, and making them offerings to you to grow your friendship felt quite false. The more candles you offer your friend (and they pay you in return) the more quickly you can grow your friendship ‘tree’ full of new interactions like high-fives that only work between you and that player. You have to start all over again with a different friend. All in all quite questionable. Maybe the free to play model is to blame for this (you do earn plenty of candles as you play however). Of course making friends is totally optional, but you might feel a bit left out if you don’t when everyone else is flying around together, holding one another’s hands. If that image makes you sick, don’t worry it makes me sick too.

    I haven’t mentioned the gameplay much, because If I’m completely honest there is none - it’s just flapping your wings about and proposing to one another and ****ing eachothers ****s.

    I’m a sure a new audience will enjoy it (i.e. children), and will be making some ‘friends’ as well as some phoney people who will find it deep and moving, but although the premise is interesting, I personally am not currently in the market for a game that summed up is about flying around aimlessly while making virtual candlestick buddies. Long time Journey fans will probably be disappointed with this one, but overall it’s a very unique experience that does admittedly break new ground, that someone else can do something ultimately more useful with.

    Perhaps if Sky gets a re-release on consoles at a set price, without the MTX, the game will drop the bad parts keep the good parts and come out on top.

    SCORE: 6
    + Beautiful graphics
    + Beautiful soundtrack
    + Interesting social experience
    - Questionable portrayal of what friendship is (possibly damaging)
    - Other than giving each-other candles and high-fives and going 'whoa' at the scenery while you flap through it there is effectively no gameplay
    PLAYED ON IOS 13 ON IPAD PRO WITH DUALSHOCK 4    … Expand
  2. SonofEda
    Jul 29, 2019
    5
    From any other game company this would have scored slightly higher from me but once you acknowledge that this is from the people that brought us Journey then its a huge letdown. Where that games beauty was in its simplicity, this just comes across as a confusing mess. I'm sure they started out designing this for consoles as the controls on a mobile are frustrating and then there is theFrom any other game company this would have scored slightly higher from me but once you acknowledge that this is from the people that brought us Journey then its a huge letdown. Where that games beauty was in its simplicity, this just comes across as a confusing mess. I'm sure they started out designing this for consoles as the controls on a mobile are frustrating and then there is the microtransactions ... really, thatgamingcompany did you really need to go down this route?
    On the plus side, it looks pretty, the music is nice and there is a nice idea in there somewhere. And of course its initially free to play so at least you can try it without parting with any money. Lets hope they have a MAJOR overhaul before they port it to consoles.    … Expand
  3. CarlTheAwesome
    Oct 6, 2020
    2
    One point for graphics, one point for music. I have no problem with micro transactions. But let's face it the game is boring as hell. On top of that, the controls are clumsy and horrible. The gameplay has lots of bugs. Icons and hints are very confusing. These confusion could be easily resolved by some text telling you what it means, but they decided not to, just in order to make the UIOne point for graphics, one point for music. I have no problem with micro transactions. But let's face it the game is boring as hell. On top of that, the controls are clumsy and horrible. The gameplay has lots of bugs. Icons and hints are very confusing. These confusion could be easily resolved by some text telling you what it means, but they decided not to, just in order to make the UI "minimalistic". I've always agreed with Chen's idea of games doesn't need to be violent. But I also think it doesn't mean it can be boring. A game is first and foremost A GAME. I would call Sky a fancy graphics demo instead of a game.… Expand
  4. ItsDaDoc
    Nov 25, 2020
    9
    I honestly wish more mobile games were like this. While fun and ennjoyable, some things just come across as confusing, and the replayability isnt that great. Not only that, but this game is very broken, as I frequently clip through walls into OOB areas. With that aside though, for a mobile game, the quality is excellent, the graphics are fabulous, the music will get stuck in your head, andI honestly wish more mobile games were like this. While fun and ennjoyable, some things just come across as confusing, and the replayability isnt that great. Not only that, but this game is very broken, as I frequently clip through walls into OOB areas. With that aside though, for a mobile game, the quality is excellent, the graphics are fabulous, the music will get stuck in your head, and the effort put into this is very evident.… Expand
  5. Plsmakegames
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    Since the latest Update, the game is unplayable. Normally, it is a great game with a nice story, world and atmosphere. The price for in game purchasable items is heinous, though, so under normal circumstances I would give the game about 80%, but as the game persistently kicks players after only minutes of playing currently and doesn't let me enter the game past the home screen at all, itSince the latest Update, the game is unplayable. Normally, it is a great game with a nice story, world and atmosphere. The price for in game purchasable items is heinous, though, so under normal circumstances I would give the game about 80%, but as the game persistently kicks players after only minutes of playing currently and doesn't let me enter the game past the home screen at all, it doesn't deserve a rating above 0. A game that doesn't work isn't a game, it's a waste of time. Especially shameful for people paying for the current season pass, as they are paying good money for a service they haven't been able to enter for days.… Expand
  6. franksands
    Jul 20, 2019
    3
    I'm completely disappointed with this game. First, why on Earth do a "sequel" to Journey on mobile with this horrible touch controls? Why not use a controller, as was some so brilliantly done before? But the answer is short and quick: micro transactions. Although console games are becoming more used to this practice, mobile games are quite at home with them, since it was invented in theI'm completely disappointed with this game. First, why on Earth do a "sequel" to Journey on mobile with this horrible touch controls? Why not use a controller, as was some so brilliantly done before? But the answer is short and quick: micro transactions. Although console games are becoming more used to this practice, mobile games are quite at home with them, since it was invented in the mobile market. Although with packs going to as much as $50 a piece, there's nothing micro about them. Some dazzling presentation to hide a perfunctory plot and a rotten core of greed to join the "live services" scam… Expand
  7. Vanilladoll
    Jul 21, 2019
    2
    I’ve waited for years the new game from the people behind the phenomenal Journey and Flower, so I went into Sky with a lot of anticipation and excitement. A disappointment is an understatement. I wonder what Jenova Chen was thinking, to make something so ordinary, so bland and frustrating, and on top of that to fill it with nasty micro transactions. In sky, you spend most of your timeI’ve waited for years the new game from the people behind the phenomenal Journey and Flower, so I went into Sky with a lot of anticipation and excitement. A disappointment is an understatement. I wonder what Jenova Chen was thinking, to make something so ordinary, so bland and frustrating, and on top of that to fill it with nasty micro transactions. In sky, you spend most of your time opening big doors, lighting candles, and following blue light. That’s it. This game is a complete mess. It’s like they never figured out what they wanted it to be. It’s a platformer, but a very bad one with horrible controls, it’s a flying game where flying is more or less restricted to a path, it has bits of an rpg where your character can evolve, but systems and UI are so convoluted and clumsy that you never really see what’s the point of it. We are very far from the pure, brilliant minimalistic UI of Journey. And admitting you play as a social experiment, you don’t get anything out of it either. Every encounter with another player allows you to unlock...emotes! Emotes really? The little bonus feature that any decent rpg has. In Sky, gaining emotes like point, clap, or any other, is your reward for playing this disaster of a game. And I won’t mention the lore which feels both pretentious and uninspired, with shaman type characters and ancient temples directly inspired by Zelda and the countless basic rpgs since video games exist.
    I really wanted to love this game. I tried hard to find the motivation to play, but after 10 hours I couldn’t keep fighting the miserable controls and the boredom. I really wonder what happened for the creators of Journey to put out such a mediocre experience. I can’t believe the same people that made Flower and Journey spent years to come up with something so bad as Sky.
    So if you’re a fan of Journey, or if you’re not for that matter, do yourself a favor and don’t waste your time on this shiny turd.    … Expand
  8. GrumpyReviewer
    Jul 22, 2019
    1
    Journey is one of my all time favorite games. So I was extremely excited to play SKY.

    Once I realized I could not stand the game for a few minutes - while playing the beta - I knew something was wrong. The concept is amazing, magical, beautiful, haunting. And the art, music, all that deep, dreamlike atmosphere thatgamecompany is so good at; it's all there. But the execution is not    Journey is one of my all time favorite games. So I was extremely excited to play SKY.

    Once I realized I could not stand the game for a few minutes - while playing the beta - I knew something was wrong.

    The concept is amazing, magical, beautiful, haunting. And the art, music, all that deep, dreamlike atmosphere thatgamecompany is so good at; it's all there.

    But the execution is not good, I'm afraid. It's clunky as hell to play on a small, mobile device. This game should be played in full glory, on a big TV, with all the sound and space it needs. Also, using a controller.

    Downloaded SKY and could only play for 10 minutes. Look forward to playing this on consoles, though.    … Expand
  9. synced
    Jul 3, 2021
    8
    this game is beautiful on the switch
    it's worth everyone to check it out
    mainly because it is a free to play

    beautiful graphics
    wonderful atmosphere
    great gameplay

    8/10
  10. Antanaris
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    I've got addicted to playing Sky from the first time I tried it. Beautiful graphics and animations are enchanting at first. But after discovering social aspects -- making and playing with friends -- it is more about having fun with friends now. Sky is a type of game to be played every day, to relax, find peace and rediscover the joy of life.
  11. MsPerseus
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    This game is the cutest and everybody is kind. I was trying to reach a high place without success, and a player became my friend to give me her hand and fly me there. One day another one give me a tour around and island, another I played hide and seek.

    The social part is perfect for introverts or calm people. The scenaris are beautiful and breath taking. For a free mobile game, this is    This game is the cutest and everybody is kind. I was trying to reach a high place without success, and a player became my friend to give me her hand and fly me there. One day another one give me a tour around and island, another I played hide and seek.

    The social part is perfect for introverts or calm people. The scenaris are beautiful and breath taking. For a free mobile game, this is the best. I also loved Journey, and this is very similar. I recommend it 100%

    Even the music is amazing. I love it.    … Expand
  12. KayLeng
    Mar 7, 2021
    10
    A unique social sandbox adventure disguised as a game. The best proof that mobile games can be art too. Astonishingly.
  13. Arainami
    Jul 22, 2019
    9
    Do not listen to stupid haters, who themselves spoiled the impression of their bloated fantasies about the journey sequel. Sky is the most beautiful and emotional mobile online game today. If you have never played mobile games, or like rare pieces such as Monument Valley - play the Sky! What about controls? On smartphones, screen sticks have already become standard after fortnite. ThoseDo not listen to stupid haters, who themselves spoiled the impression of their bloated fantasies about the journey sequel. Sky is the most beautiful and emotional mobile online game today. If you have never played mobile games, or like rare pieces such as Monument Valley - play the Sky! What about controls? On smartphones, screen sticks have already become standard after fortnite. Those who scold this option of control - most likely did not play other modern games for smartphones. And such claims are equivalent to how the PC players hate the gamepad and underestimate the whole game because of this. Just play and you get used to it.… Expand
  14. calmlestat6666
    Aug 1, 2019
    9
    The vast majority of complete negative reviews r coming from individuals who clearly don’t like mobile games. Therefore will instantly not like this game at the moment. So avoid those idiotic individuals and play it for what it’s worth. It is without a doubt true most immersive mobile game on the market. If mobile is not your thing, give it time. It will be coming to console and pc soon.The vast majority of complete negative reviews r coming from individuals who clearly don’t like mobile games. Therefore will instantly not like this game at the moment. So avoid those idiotic individuals and play it for what it’s worth. It is without a doubt true most immersive mobile game on the market. If mobile is not your thing, give it time. It will be coming to console and pc soon. Just bc it’s mobile does not warrant the ZERO/10 that half of this close minded individuals r giving it. The MTX in game r NOT necessary to progress. Do they suck being in the game..:yes. But get over it. It’s the way of the world, people buy them, devs will continue to put them in the games we all love. This game deserves better then what these children r putting up here.… Expand
  15. Ender772
    Jul 23, 2019
    0
    Give us a console release...its not fun on mobile..but looks like a great Re-Boot of Journey...take my money? what? you wont take? why
  16. maffak
    Aug 7, 2019
    9
    The game has the best graphics i have ever played on my phone. But story is little bit complicated. Actually the game hasn't got any negative thing. Just play it
  17. WhisperingGhost
    Feb 24, 2020
    9
    It’s much easier to look past a game’s faults when it is free. Within five minutes I knew this game was something special. I never expected to play something this interesting on my Iphone. My Iphone is not worthy of this game (there will be slowdowns & buggy moments) but all the same it is wonderful. It made me smile. Like the first time I played “Ocarina of Time”, I fell into the fantasyIt’s much easier to look past a game’s faults when it is free. Within five minutes I knew this game was something special. I never expected to play something this interesting on my Iphone. My Iphone is not worthy of this game (there will be slowdowns & buggy moments) but all the same it is wonderful. It made me smile. Like the first time I played “Ocarina of Time”, I fell into the fantasy world of this game, which I wish there was more of in gaming (and life in general.) I don’t mean to overhype it, but I show respect where it is due. If you liked “Flower” or “Journey”, you will love this game.… Expand
  18. El1s0n
    Jul 11, 2020
    10
    Es una maravilla. Toda persona con un celular debería por lo menos probar este grandioso juego.
  19. Espere322
    Sep 5, 2021
    10
    This should be the benchmark for games on mobile platforms. There’s nothing like it and of you liked Journey, this is probably the game you were always waiting for.
    Sure it could have a little more content and more things to do at times, but remember: it’s a free game that doesn’t charge you anything for the full experience. All in-App purchases are purely cosmetic items and completely    This should be the benchmark for games on mobile platforms. There’s nothing like it and of you liked Journey, this is probably the game you were always waiting for.
    Sure it could have a little more content and more things to do at times, but remember: it’s a free game that doesn’t charge you anything for the full experience. All in-App purchases are purely cosmetic items and completely optional.    … Expand
  20. Lordrams
    Aug 14, 2020
    10
    This is so far the best mobile game ever. It does not fell like it belongs on cellphones due to the quality of its design, art and graphics. Its immersive, highly detailed and allows you to befriend people from all around the world. And does have a lot of character customization.

    If this was a console or pc hing it would be a 9 due to the controls, your character is too light and floats    This is so far the best mobile game ever. It does not fell like it belongs on cellphones due to the quality of its design, art and graphics. Its immersive, highly detailed and allows you to befriend people from all around the world. And does have a lot of character customization.

    If this was a console or pc hing it would be a 9 due to the controls, your character is too light and floats out of control often. But its a mobile game, comparing it to other mobile games s unfair. This game serves to show how good mobile games could be if they were made right, the lower power of the smartphones is no excuse for such trash. and for that its only fair a 10/10    … Expand
  21. KazuraCollins
    Oct 30, 2020
    10
    Such a great game, really. I mean, why drop points based on their previous "Journey" game?
    The game is GOOD on its own.
  22. NaulSorrab
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. simply magnificent! The game brings you peace, the levels are beautiful, beautiful design, and easy to control… Expand
  23. deddoggo9382
    Jun 29, 2021
    10
    I simply love this game, its game-play, its visuals, and the fact they´ve made this game for smartphones and it looks this good... just 10/10 best mobile game i have ever played.
  24. ninhaterv
    Aug 10, 2023
    8
    It's a good game to make friends, you just have to be careful as in all games there are always elitist or hypocritical communities so I'm not warning you!
  25. SuperkenGaming
    Jul 14, 2021
    8
    Sky: Children of the Light
    Magic.
    Sky Children of the light is a free to play 3 hour long advemnture game all about exploration, and it is pure beauty, Sky comes from the same team that worked on flower and journey, and let me tell you.. the music, the visuals, its feels like youre immersed inside of a movie..Sky is absolutely gorgeous, I couldn’t help but smile is id fly through the    Sky: Children of the Light
    Magic.
    Sky Children of the light is a free to play 3 hour long advemnture game all about exploration, and it is pure beauty, Sky comes from the same team that worked on flower and journey, and let me tell you.. the music, the visuals, its feels like youre immersed inside of a movie..Sky is absolutely gorgeous, I couldn’t help but smile is id fly through the air, being carried by the wind, while this beautiful music plays. in Sky children of the light youll be running ar flying around, finding these lost souls, upgrading your wings, and moving onto the next section, but around you are other players in real time, trying to do the same, so youl lbe able to make friends, interact with them, help guide them to spirits, I felt so much joy running through this world.
    My only complaint is that sky does the annoying colectathon thing at the end, of oh no you didn’t find enough of these golden children, go back and replay the levels until you’ve found enough..
    Other than that, Sky Children of light is great, its mesmerizing, so relaxing.. no combat, no real enemies, just explore, unlock cosmetics and emotes, make friends with random people, take in your surroundings, breathe, and enjoy the ride.
    I give Sky: Children of the Light
    an 8/10    … Expand
  26. edgepixel
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    Oh boy, how does one even review a game like Sky, mixing brilliance with disappointment?

    It starts out amazing. The visuals and the audio is top notch. With the eerie otherworldly voice of Aurora softly murmuring in the background as you start the game, you feel like you're engaging in the grandest adventure ever. And you will, don't get me wrong. Your first play through all the maps,    Oh boy, how does one even review a game like Sky, mixing brilliance with disappointment?

    It starts out amazing. The visuals and the audio is top notch. With the eerie otherworldly voice of Aurora softly murmuring in the background as you start the game, you feel like you're engaging in the grandest adventure ever. And you will, don't get me wrong. Your first play through all the maps, soaring through the clouds, collecting stars, slowly improving your flight powers, dodging danger in dark lands, finding secrets and cool places, making your first friends, will become dearly cherished memories. And the final map--my oh my--I have never lived something so intense and heart-wrenching. And what follows after is the cherry on top. To say it's pure catharsis is an understatement.

    If it would end there, it would be a perfect game. But no, this is sort of an MMO. You get to start over, playing the maps again. Making new friends, deepening older friendships, collecting stuff, buying cosmetics, envying people with cooler cosmetics than yours, engaging with the new content that the developers keep putting out. And this stage will keep you going for a while.

    But there's a moment where you start to feel the grind. If you want it all, you need to grind the maps every day for collectables. If you truly want it all, you will have to cough up some real-world cash, and the packs or seasons or whatever are quite expensive for what they offer. So the fun will start to feel like a day job; worse even, as the day job still pays real money for your meaningless grind.

    So you'll eventually move on, but Sky will still beckon you once in a while, with the bright memories it has forever etched into your heart.

    PS: Oh yeah, I forgot the enduring bugs that frustrate you and mar the experience. One point subtracted. It feels strange to rate 7 a game that made such a significant impact on me, but when you put it all together, it is what it is.    … Expand
  27. Soros
    Mar 9, 2022
    10
    Sky: Children of the Light. In my opinion, this game is very special for me, I started to play it when I was in grade 12 and at that moment I wanted to play a chill and beautiful game to heal my soul from playing many action games. This game has become a place where I feel comfortable. I met Japanese friends in this game who have been kind to me since I was a new player and we are stillSky: Children of the Light. In my opinion, this game is very special for me, I started to play it when I was in grade 12 and at that moment I wanted to play a chill and beautiful game to heal my soul from playing many action games. This game has become a place where I feel comfortable. I met Japanese friends in this game who have been kind to me since I was a new player and we are still friends today.

    The story of this game is that the player takes on the role of a child from the sky. We must save the spirits we encounter during and we will also be able to visualize the memories of those spirits. During the journey, the player will be able to collect the light children and those light children will become wings, and the more light children the player collects, the more powerful the player's wings will be. Players must reach the goal of the game and be reborn again. It is a game that can be played continuously. Personally, I like this kind of storyline because it's not very complicated, it makes the players understand easily and feel into the game.

    The graphics, music, and characters in this game are absolutely beautiful. I like the view during the player's journey. It makes me feel very good and relaxed like the players were in beautiful places and having a real vacation. In some places it makes the players very excited and scared when an enemy appears because the game makes us feel like players were actually in the game. The game succeeds in designing a good community in the game as well. I used to be a lonely player when I started playing this game but I was able to complete the team missions in the game and made a lot of friends in the game as well.

    I recommend people reading this review to give this game a try. This is a really good game. If you like open world games, you'll probably like this one.    … Expand
  28. silencer27
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    The best game on mobile devices no matter what genre you play. Graphics masterpiece, developers feedback, sweetest community. This game definitely should be on PS or Xbox.
  29. SourRamen
    May 20, 2023
    7
    Though I love the visuals and what the game is trying to invoke, it falls a little short. there are many things to do while travelling the world, but why am I doing it? There doesn't seem to be much of a reason for what I'm doing. There are many collectibles and upgrades and customisations and areas to unlock... But there's no real reason why I must. I never really feel like I'm improving,Though I love the visuals and what the game is trying to invoke, it falls a little short. there are many things to do while travelling the world, but why am I doing it? There doesn't seem to be much of a reason for what I'm doing. There are many collectibles and upgrades and customisations and areas to unlock... But there's no real reason why I must. I never really feel like I'm improving, just gaining, more and more undefined stuff.
    The visuals alone make it a fine game to experience, but It just feels like an aimless online multiplayer beyond that. Like Journey but without the compelling story or reason of being.    … Expand
  30. Dranko
    Aug 5, 2023
    9
    Es muy buen juego, un estilo de arte increíble y la música (banda sonora) perfecta. Es confusa la historia de el juego pero se disfruta

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#12 Best iOS Game of 2019
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#3 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2019
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#1 Most Shared iOS Game of 2019

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Pocket Tactics
    Sep 1, 2020
    100
    With a touch of endless runner, a dash of MMO, and just a sprinkling of puzzles, Sky: Children of the Light soars to lofty heights.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Apr 15, 2020
    92
    Sky: Children of the Light is the latest effort from Thatgamecompany, who succeeded in creating a game that feels both like a spiritual successor to Journey and like something completely new.
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  3. Gameblog.fr
    Oct 8, 2019
    80
    Sky : Children of the Light's composition spreads elegantly both in style, sublime and poetic, as well as in content, through traditional principles, yet harmoniously breathed into it while deeply meaningful to carry such an elevated purpose. Some touchy turbulence overshadow this ideal picture, when ThatGameCompany ventures across down to earth themes, or tends to lose its lantern among the mist created by this ever-evolving universe. Its humble existential, altruistic message stays nonetheless limpid, the economic model expressing rare generosity, like an open hand.
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