Child of Light

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  1. Sonofalando
    Apr 29, 2014
    10
    I would advise to those who are thinking about getting this game to not listen to the negative nancies giving it poor ratings. They've been conditioned to put every game in this generation into a box and if it doesn't fit then it's not up to par with their standards.

    I can't remember the last time that I played a game that was actually art and wasn't just a button masher in the past    I would advise to those who are thinking about getting this game to not listen to the negative nancies giving it poor ratings. They've been conditioned to put every game in this generation into a box and if it doesn't fit then it's not up to par with their standards.

    I can't remember the last time that I played a game that was actually art and wasn't just a button masher in the past year besides GTA 5 and The Last of Us.

    Besides Ni No Kuni this is also one of the few RPGs that's actually doing it right while Final Fantasy has lost it's shine since FFX.

    Personally, I have no problem with the minimalism of the game. In fact, I think minimalism is part of the direction its creators took and it's told like a child's fantasy story book with the pages coming to life. I guess being an older gamer has made it apparent to me that reviewers have become obsessed with having games crammed with massive amounts of content. The game is only $15.00, after all, and it also had a DLC option on the main menu which tells us that there will be more.

    Lastly, it is my opinion that this is the best RPG in the past few years to come out.    … Expand
  2. cliki
    Aug 23, 2015
    8
    I dislike Ubisoft, don't like them I say!
    But I love what they did here, yes, I love this game.
    An RPG with characters great,
    and emotional story made it so hard to hate.
    Lucky I was to find it on sale,
    for I will not forget this epic...adventure? -- (I think she means tale. :)
  3. Jyykson
    Feb 24, 2015
    10
    Distilled and beautiful. Intriguing battle system that will keep you busy and engaged, and is brilliant fun for co-op. Floating and exploring the world is lovely; characters are quaint and friendly. Long enough game for the price, but made me wish it was longer, in the best way. Worth double the price.

    Buy it, play it, remember it fondly.
  4. stamito
    Dec 1, 2017
    7
    So, some really nice ideas in this metroidvania-rpg kind of game but it’s not quite what I expected.

    To begin with, I thought the story although nice, felt a bit childish. It is kind of like a fairy tale, which isn’t a bad thing, but I just couldn’t feel captivated by it of its characters. Graphically speaking, it’s nice, the quality of the graphics is average, but the art style of both    So, some really nice ideas in this metroidvania-rpg kind of game but it’s not quite what I expected.

    To begin with, I thought the story although nice, felt a bit childish. It is kind of like a fairy tale, which isn’t a bad thing, but I just couldn’t feel captivated by it of its characters. Graphically speaking, it’s nice, the quality of the graphics is average, but the art style of both characters and venues is unique enough and it has a nice personality to it. Music and sound are good, some beautiful melodies in there.

    Gameplay! I think the idea of mixing different genres is fine, but it’s made in a way that it doesn’t feel like it excels in any of the genres that it takes ideas from, ending up with a mixture that without feeling bad, does not feel special either. There is a bit of exploration done in a similar way motroidvanias (MV) are done, but it loses the platforming element MV usually have as your character just flies around. I thought that made the game less funny that it could have been. Then, you also get a touch of RPG, with experience-levelling classic mechanics with attributes and skill boards. You’ll also get a turn based combat system similar to some classic JRPG. As I mentioned before, although it is a nice idea combining all these elements, I don’t think it’s been executed particularly well, it just feels average.

    That said, the story itself plus the addition of an “easy mode” make it a good game for the little ones at home in my opinion, I think it offers a good experience for smaller kids. For adults, I think it is an average game, it doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy the game, but I think a lot of people will think it’s nothing out of the ordinary.    … Expand
  5. Ninjo
    Aug 28, 2015
    8
    Child of Light is phenomenal, no more said. It has re-invented the turn based system that JRPG's haven't replicated since Final Fantasies were good (after 10) as this system allows you to think strategically before your next attack whether or not you can attack next turn or if it is better to defend against the enemy. You have two characters on the battlefield at a time all their skillsChild of Light is phenomenal, no more said. It has re-invented the turn based system that JRPG's haven't replicated since Final Fantasies were good (after 10) as this system allows you to think strategically before your next attack whether or not you can attack next turn or if it is better to defend against the enemy. You have two characters on the battlefield at a time all their skills different from each other. This comes in handy when playing on hard mode as you will need to alternate constantly making sure you slow them enemy down or speed up yourself, this is all based on a unique timeline system which determines who attacks next.

    The art work is a true masterpiece its colourful vibrant landscape contrasts the dark nature of the game perfectly. its almost watercolour-esque backgrounds rival those of Okami; really paints a picture for you while you play.

    My final thoughts on child of light, is that it is a visually beautiful game and has very compelling game play bringing you back every time you log onto the ps4, its battle system can mentally challenge you which you don't see much of nowadays in terms of gaming. I rated an 8 because I feel this game deserved it, it had adventure, side quests and so on but it did have very minor problems as I played along such as: when I got high enough Aurora was so tanked I never had to switch her out because the other characters levelled up without using them, I've never like that in games. Maybe a new feature they could bring for CoL2 if they make one, would be 3 characters or even 4 on the field at a time that would be amazing. Also I would like a sort of merchant in the game to buy potions because on hard they like to target your healer for some reason and having potions would be useful and maybe you could buy better weapons etc.

    Thanks for reading my review of Child of Light (Ps4)

    Ninjo    … Expand
  6. jeanphilt
    Feb 5, 2018
    6
    Beautiful game but a little short and I think they could make a great game by pushing this game to the next level. At 15$ its not expansive but you can find AAA titles at this price 1-2 years after release. I got it for 8$ so its fine but I dont think I would pay more for this kind of game. Im happy to encourage games that are innovative and I think Child of Light is special for its art design.
  7. The_Garays
    Jun 6, 2016
    8
    Child of Light is certainly one of those games that makes you spend hours playing without realizing that the clock went by. Definitely a great RPG that keeps alive the genre with a few other titles such as Ni No Kuni, Grandia or the first Final Fantasy's.

    The game is pure art, everything looks like something out of a painting or a watercolor rather, it is colorful and vibrant,    Child of Light is certainly one of those games that makes you spend hours playing without realizing that the clock went by. Definitely a great RPG that keeps alive the genre with a few other titles such as Ni No Kuni, Grandia or the first Final Fantasy's.

    The game is pure art, everything looks like something out of a painting or a watercolor rather, it is colorful and vibrant, contrasting with the dark and sad story that tells us as we go through the chapters. Speaking of what, the story itself, it took me back to my childhood, when it was time to go to sleep and grandad read me stories beside the bed. For those who have spent some time playing games, you will see from afar the story setbacks, but still a very good job.

    As for the gampeplay itself, it's a linear game with a few side quests and some really curious and friendly characters that speak in couplets, which at first it's pretty funny, but eventually can become a bit tedious. What more satisfaction has given me is the freedom to fly between the different levels of each map, which gives you more freedom and avoids the monotony which these games usually fall into, and is being tied to the ground almost constantly as in Never Alone.

    I've always been a huge fan of the turn-based combat system and it's been one of my main weakness because one of the first serious MMORPG's I ever played had a tactical turn-based combat system and this was very familiar to me. Weaknesses and elemental resistances, along with the utility spells some characters have, make's it a very complete game with all the classic roles covered: DD, Tank and Support (healer and utility).

    Personally, I think it's a game that is not for everyone and there will be some that will find it childish or boring because they are preconceived to play AAA games that we have become accustomed to lately. In fact, this same game is not at all similar to what Ubisoft usually delivers, which has been a pleasant surprise for me.

    In conclusion, if you haven't played it yet and you are reading this review, I advise you to buy it, the comparison between price and reward is more than satisfactory.    … Expand
  8. SuperDuck23
    Sep 16, 2017
    10
    Child of Light is one of the most charming games I've ever played. It manages to balance challenge and the sense of child-like wonder faultlessly. The whimsical setting looks fantastic and the world feels rich thanks to the use of sound design and a tremendous score. The great story and interesting characters are the cherry on the cake. One of the best games I've played in a while.
  9. gdiego135
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    The most unique, and beautiful game I have ever played, the combat is turn based like pokemon but more complex, and you need more strategy. The music OH MY GAWWWWWWD its amazing, I would use it to make babies fall asleep, like I would literally want to die listening to the soundtrack of this game. Also all the partners you get along your journey are funny and cool. The art style is veryThe most unique, and beautiful game I have ever played, the combat is turn based like pokemon but more complex, and you need more strategy. The music OH MY GAWWWWWWD its amazing, I would use it to make babies fall asleep, like I would literally want to die listening to the soundtrack of this game. Also all the partners you get along your journey are funny and cool. The art style is very unique, the boss battles are EPIC, I just can't think of anything wrong with this game. It's so underated I bet Im the only person in my town (Morgan Hill, very small) that owns this game, this game really needs a sequel I will definitely pre order!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  10. panos74gr
    May 4, 2014
    7
    Beautiful music, a great art style and a deep combat system can help a lot, but after a while, the world of Lemuria feels shallow and the story not that interesting.
  11. x0lani
    Jul 23, 2014
    6
    Gorgeous hand drawn environments! The battle and inventory systems are a really nice take on those of your typical RPGs, a la Final Fantasy. It's fitting that the game is not too long either. However, the dialog... Save me from the dialog!
  12. ryuzaki57
    Jun 4, 2014
    9
    I’ve read that Child of Light was inspired by JRPG. Maybe, I could feel it. But it’s not really important since Ubisoft Montreal’s new title goes far beyond traditional RPGs or gaming in general.

    At first sight, Child of Light looks no different from a fairy tale : Princess Aurora, who has been transported in a strange world, seeks to go back to her father. But the comparison stops here    I’ve read that Child of Light was inspired by JRPG. Maybe, I could feel it. But it’s not really important since Ubisoft Montreal’s new title goes far beyond traditional RPGs or gaming in general.

    At first sight, Child of Light looks no different from a fairy tale : Princess Aurora, who has been transported in a strange world, seeks to go back to her father. But the comparison stops here because you realize pretty soon that the thing is unique.

    Because Child of Light is, for starters, artistically unprecedented. Like Journey or The Unfinished Swan, Ubi’s game is immediately charming by its design coming from nowhere. As always, it’s up to each person’s perception, but you the strokes that forms the backgrounds, characters and monsters definitely seem alive. Lighting and shadows are beautiful and cleverly serve gameplay. Nearly every screen is magnificent. Every time I came to a new environment my jaw dropped. It’s very simple : you could open a museum with only Child of Light inside.

    But the museum would hardly be enough. You really have to see all that MOVE! Not short of ideas, Ubisoft Montreal have created fluent and unique animations. Movements remind classic puppet theater a bit like Pupetteer which suits perfectly to the general picture. How to say it… it’s just 2D, but it feels a lot more immersive than most of «realistic» titles. Kudos to the animation in which Aurora loses her crown, picks it up and puts it back. It is really the must of kawaii.

    Adding to that, the direction is quite above average. Child of Light borrows as much from literature as from fine arts : the Shakespearean lines with faultless rhymes are filled with elegance and intelligence. The devs have included and smartly transformed a few references : the wicked sister Cordelia, Achilles’s Odyssey… The dialogs as well as the story are both funny and moving, which is indeed a major quality in the greatest JRPGs, and efficiently addresses classics themes like courage, honor, kinship, etc.

    What about gameplay, then? I’ll ask me. Well let’s talk about it, because again it’s not borrowed from elsewhere but created from scratch. True, the progression remains fairly linear, but it’s a pleasure to rummage the stages to find hidden objects and secrets. Moreover, a dozen of sidequests will make you search in places you’ve previously visited and you’ll have sometimes to search intensely.

    The battle system is fairly original too. You share with your enemies a timeline divided between “wait” and “cast”. If you hit a opponent that is in the “cast” area, that skips its turns. But careful, this applies to you as well! Thinking ahead the movements in the timeline is key to victory, but you have a trump card : your little fairy Igniculus (controlled with the right stick) can slower foes and allow you to overtake them. Each of the seven characters has a specialty and you can equip Oculi (gems) to boost their parameters (elemental attack/defense, ATK+, XP+, etc.). The fights in themselves are really interesting in the way that they emphasize buffs and debuffs which your opponents won’t refrain from using against you. Up to you to withstand with a defensive strategy or break their assault with a daring offensive.

    In particular, the bosses have varied behaviors and strengths/weaknesses, forcing you to switch constantly between your characters. Let’s stress that the boss fights have an epic dimension that totally lives up to the best JRPGs. The “bad guys” are horrible and scheming, the monsters are gigantic and the boss battle theme has some grandeur. Oh yeah, THE MUSIC! The orchestration is glorious, the melancholy affects the player deep inside. Ok let’s voice some concerns for the sake of it : I would have liked a larger trophy list, and the game crashed twice. That’s about it…

    Child of Light is exactly what gaming needs : something beautiful, like no other, that pleases the senses and the mind while being profoundly emotional. It is an oasis in the middle of sadly generic titles, a masterpiece that stand out in the coldness of the mass market. Child of Light is one of the best titles of this gen and next-gen, and it costs only 15€…    … Expand
  13. chr1so
    May 17, 2014
    8
    Being a seasoned RPG player I thought it was ok. The combat system is great and the best aspect of the game, although having an active party of 3 might've been better than 2, as you end up really only using the same 2 characters for the whole game.
    All the dialogue is written in poem form. You call it art, I call it annoying.
    The game is very easy as well. In saying that I think it's    Being a seasoned RPG player I thought it was ok. The combat system is great and the best aspect of the game, although having an active party of 3 might've been better than 2, as you end up really only using the same 2 characters for the whole game.
    All the dialogue is written in poem form. You call it art, I call it annoying.

    The game is very easy as well. In saying that I think it's the perfect game for introducing your girlfriend, or non-RPG playing friends to RPGs    … Expand
  14. Ryguy486
    May 27, 2014
    9
    A unique and simple design of a game worth every gamers time. It's gorgeous water color design using the UBI ART engine gives it a dream like state that only helps immerse you into the world. It's combat system is very simple but has incredible depth. Every battle makes you fell a sense of accomplishment when defeating a new enemy. Although not the most challenging game it is well worthA unique and simple design of a game worth every gamers time. It's gorgeous water color design using the UBI ART engine gives it a dream like state that only helps immerse you into the world. It's combat system is very simple but has incredible depth. Every battle makes you fell a sense of accomplishment when defeating a new enemy. Although not the most challenging game it is well worth the experience. A unique story, incredible design, beautiful music and characters to keep you occupied for a 10 hour experience well worth the price tag of $15.… Expand
  15. JoshLuck1995
    Jun 30, 2014
    9
    Bought this game after playing Trine 2 on the PS4 i felt back in love with these platform games, visually this game is amazing and you cant help but appreciate how ubisoft pulled this one off, they must have some very talented people behind this project. i give this a 9.5/10 because it is a fantastic game but i feel its a tad too childish with some of the content in the game. However ifBought this game after playing Trine 2 on the PS4 i felt back in love with these platform games, visually this game is amazing and you cant help but appreciate how ubisoft pulled this one off, they must have some very talented people behind this project. i give this a 9.5/10 because it is a fantastic game but i feel its a tad too childish with some of the content in the game. However if your into platform games and want to be blown away by some amazing visuals go out and buy this.… Expand
  16. GrumpyReviewer
    May 21, 2014
    9
    Making a great, haunting, touching, ingenious, addictive RPG IS NOT a difficult thing. "Child of Light", another indie gem in this dawn of the new gen, is a proof of that. I just don't know why SquareEnix tries so hard... and never hitting the spot. CoL is a brief, small, gorgeous, poetic tale of a girl who needs to find friends on an epic quest to free a Kingdom from the clutches of evil;Making a great, haunting, touching, ingenious, addictive RPG IS NOT a difficult thing. "Child of Light", another indie gem in this dawn of the new gen, is a proof of that. I just don't know why SquareEnix tries so hard... and never hitting the spot. CoL is a brief, small, gorgeous, poetic tale of a girl who needs to find friends on an epic quest to free a Kingdom from the clutches of evil; the gameplay is turned based, the graphics look like watercolor, the soundtrack is amazing, the characters are varied both in style and personality and the the whole tale is told in rhymes. Nothing, NOTHING that we haven't seen before; like I said, it doesn't take reinvention to make a phenomenal RPG. It is all about love, magic and respect to what make this such a great genre. Child of Light is an undeniable product of love and a game that really should not be missed.… Expand
  17. TheHonestJack
    Oct 3, 2014
    10
    With excellent art design, a brilliant score, an ingenious and exciting battle system that prevents spamming, loveable characters, and an open world for you to explore with fluent movement, Child of Light is worth the 15$ ten times over, and I will definitely be playing it again.
  18. Elias_Schmitz
    May 8, 2014
    9
    Eu adorei o jogo!!!
    Finalizei a história e peguei todos os troféus.
    Uma história linda e emocionante, gráficos incríveis e um game play inovador.
    Pra quem gosta de RPG e batalhas de turno, esse game é um must have.
    Ele começa um pouco devagar, vc pensa que vai enjoar rápido. Mas ele continua te cativando e um pouco mais proximo da metade fica impossível para jogar.
    Nota 9 com louvor
  19. erndaWORM
    May 9, 2014
    9
    Child of light is one of the most stunningly beautiful and touching games I have ever played. From the first trailer I seen from the game I was going to pass but then I downloaded the demo and was instantly in love. Child of light is a rpg with a fresh take on the turn based fighting system and for no more than this game costs it's a no brainer.
  20. danbwhite
    May 21, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite games in a long time. Beautifully designed after Studio Ghibli artistry, Child of Light tells the story of Aurora fighting to claim the sun, moon, and stars in order to return home from a dreamworld. Great story (dialogue is based in rhymes.....it's modeled after children) and I was pleasantly surprised about the turn-based combat system which included quite a bit ofOne of my favorite games in a long time. Beautifully designed after Studio Ghibli artistry, Child of Light tells the story of Aurora fighting to claim the sun, moon, and stars in order to return home from a dreamworld. Great story (dialogue is based in rhymes.....it's modeled after children) and I was pleasantly surprised about the turn-based combat system which included quite a bit of strategy with buffers, debuffs, and magic as well as an ability to slow down enemies with you "power of light" in order to interrupt enemies and send them back down the waiting chain. The 2D side-scroller element does not feel like a Mario/Sonic game (or Strider on the Xbox One) where you can only jump and are very limited screen wise. CoL allows you to fly and seamlessly move around the map, even though it is 2D. I would recommend this game to anyone who wants a fun, inexpensive ($15!!!!!) game that takes about 10 hours to complete.… Expand
  21. joaopontesvaz
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 7.5

    It´s very beautiful and original art stylish. Although the game didn´t convinced me in some important aspects. The idea is good and the potencial to be better is there. Some details should be explored like the beautiful music, the entire world and with cinematics. Perhaps i have to admit that not being a RPG/platform fan i think that    Graphics: 8.5 Sound: 8.5 Gameplay: 7.5 Fun/Story: 7.5

    It´s very beautiful and original art stylish. Although the game didn´t convinced me in some important aspects. The idea is good and the potencial to be better is there. Some details should be explored like the beautiful music, the entire world and with cinematics. Perhaps i have to admit that not being a RPG/platform fan i think that could influence me to underrate this game.    … Expand
  22. xShaunaOH
    Jun 2, 2014
    9
    Child of Light is the story of young Aurora, who falls ill and perishes in her sleep. However, Aurora wakes to find herself in a world far beyond imagination called Lemuria, and she soon learns she must fight her way back to the living. Child of Light takes on a narrative familiar in children’s books, using adorable rhyming schemes and very medieval/fairy tale dialogue. This makes for anChild of Light is the story of young Aurora, who falls ill and perishes in her sleep. However, Aurora wakes to find herself in a world far beyond imagination called Lemuria, and she soon learns she must fight her way back to the living. Child of Light takes on a narrative familiar in children’s books, using adorable rhyming schemes and very medieval/fairy tale dialogue. This makes for an endearing story that invokes your inner child, only making you want to fight harder for Aurora’s cause. Not only is the story beautiful, but so to is the world of Lemuria. Colorful plants and environments only add to the illustration, perfect as it is.

    With a turn-based fighting system similar to Final Fantasy, it feels familiar and still so fresh. Battles are always exhilarating and discovering new moves with characters continues to please. Along her journey Aurora meets a colorful cast of friends who follow and fight for you, and they’re unbelievably helpful. The most enjoyable component of fighting is figuring out the strengths and weaknesses of your teammates and unleashing them on the various enemies you face. Leveling up awards skill points that can be used to complete character perk trees which makes for interesting diversity among playthroughs.
    Another great feature is the Oculi, where gemstones are combined to increase quality, similar to in the Diablo franchise. These gems can be equipped to equipment for every character in your party, and they boost specific stats for battle. I’ve found myself spending hours searching for these gems and combining them to perfection.

    One of my least favorite aspects of this game is the difficult quests and missions presented by Lemuria’s NPC’s. Frequently they are posed as riddles that may be difficult to crack, and they also almost require backtracking through at least twenty minutes of puzzles and enemies to complete. This can take you out of the story and cause unnecessary frustrations. But, these side missions are not essential to the overall main quest so unless you cannot live without completing the game 100% (like I unfortunately will) I would almost just ignore them entirely.

    Minor twists and turns keep you edging forward, but as a whole the plot is predictable. Almost immediately you find yourself guessing who is bad and who is good, and you’re usually right. However it doesn’t seem to detract to severely from the emotional tie that compels you forward, constantly rooting for the good guys and biting your nails until they prevail.

    Child of Light has made me smile wider than any other game in a long while. With few very minor issues I find myself saying this game is just shy of flawless. As of right now it is my GOTY, but others have vehemently disagreed and of that all I can say is preference. ShaunaOH gives Child of Light a 95/100!    … Expand
  23. guts_x_
    Jul 12, 2014
    9
    This is a great game, I was a little hesitant at first because I didn't like the idea of the floating "firefly", however once I gave it a try I was really impressed. For the price that it is on the PSN, I would pay it all over again, very reasonably priced unlike some other games. Graphics are excellent, story line is excellent and the dialogue is great! It is a refreshing alternate to theThis is a great game, I was a little hesitant at first because I didn't like the idea of the floating "firefly", however once I gave it a try I was really impressed. For the price that it is on the PSN, I would pay it all over again, very reasonably priced unlike some other games. Graphics are excellent, story line is excellent and the dialogue is great! It is a refreshing alternate to the typical FF style RPGS. Definitely worth it. The only reason it is not 10 stars is because I would like it to be a little longer.… Expand
  24. leventguller
    Aug 9, 2014
    9
    This game has a story that you may watch as a movie or read as a book. Enjoyable-playable-top level artwork- Good combat mechanics.
    Only flaw of this game is the short game-play time.
  25. snooginzz
    Apr 30, 2014
    9
    If you don't shell out $15 for this gem, you shouldn't own a $400+ console.

    This is the type of game that really only comes out every once in a while. There isn't really a title I could compare it to, which is a good thing. It's by far it's own game. You can certainly see the various elements of a few different genres (RPG/platforming/Jrpg combat/even some puzzle), but the way it's    If you don't shell out $15 for this gem, you shouldn't own a $400+ console.

    This is the type of game that really only comes out every once in a while. There isn't really a title I could compare it to, which is a good thing. It's by far it's own game. You can certainly see the various elements of a few different genres (RPG/platforming/Jrpg combat/even some puzzle), but the way it's all tied together makes it one of a kind.

    I am several chapters in so far, and I could not be more pleased. The setting/scenery is just fantastic. You can tell that a lot of love went into creating the game world. The environments are varied, the characters and npc's are fun, and your BFF Igniculus is the MAN. The story is probably the only thing in the game that is cookie cutter, but it's not bad at all.

    The writing is very good as well. At first glance, you may not realize how clever it is, but I challenge you to write an entire game's worth of dialogue in rhyme and poem. That is the context of the game- it plays out like a fairy tale. The dialogue between characters, the random comments, and the narration is all in rhyme.

    The combat is strong. I tend to think that games with turn based combat need to have some type of feature that makes it unique, as most of the good ones do (think south park: stick of truth with the perfect timing bonus), and Child of Light does have a few components that keep the combat fresh. I won't ruin the fun, but it's there. The attacks and skills you use are gained and upgraded through a simple, yet pretty deep skill tree. Each character (there seem to be quite a few) has their own tree, with abilities specific to them.

    I could go on and on, but just trust one that is a lover of all RPG's, this is a great game. The only thing I can't comment on for sure is the length; as of right now, I'd have paid $60 for this game if that's what it cost. Depending on how long it is, I may revoke that comment, but at $15 you can't beat it.

    In summary, it's awesome. Go buy it!

    Did I mention it's gorgeous?    … Expand
  26. Dusklegend
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    This game was visually stunning, has a fantastic story, along with some very humorous dialogue. This game cost 15 dollars, and it came with a pre order DLC. It was worth every penny, this game draws you into this cute story book world. On top of that, the combat system is as fun as a turn by turn system can be. I recommend everyone to check this game out.
  27. Gamer44
    May 8, 2014
    10
    Child of Light is simply a gorgeous game. There is really nothing negative to say about Child of Light the game exceeded my expectations. The graphics is just beautiful and crisp, the controls is extremely well polished and every button reacts with no delay at all, The story is one of the best I have ever encountered in a game. from the start you are pulled into this beautiful magicalChild of Light is simply a gorgeous game. There is really nothing negative to say about Child of Light the game exceeded my expectations. The graphics is just beautiful and crisp, the controls is extremely well polished and every button reacts with no delay at all, The story is one of the best I have ever encountered in a game. from the start you are pulled into this beautiful magical little world that will keep you entertained for hours.

    Child of Light is a brilliantly done and well crafted, designed game. If you have not yet played Child of Light what are you waiting for play Child of Light and be drawn into this magical little world    … Expand
  28. Seigert
    May 5, 2014
    9
    Very beautiful game.

    Do not worry that gaming process itself may initially feel a bit 'simplistic', combat system become more challenging as you progress while game visual art, music and story continue to create romantic feel of a fairy tale.
  29. Robsonbigas
    May 3, 2014
    9
    this game reminded me of the best time of final fantasy. excellent history, beautiful graphics, all narrated in poetry. Fighting very good, a little repetitive but very good. long and excellent game for a godo price.
  30. KalvinKain
    May 2, 2014
    9
    A simple & stunning game, this game have show all the gamer how a RPG can be so beautiful & simple. Gameplay have never been so relaxed, battle & control is fun in many way & level up character is simple. Playing the game itself is like enjoy a beautiful artwork while listen to sweet-sounding music. The only weak point is the game lack of choices & short story, if you like RPG don't missA simple & stunning game, this game have show all the gamer how a RPG can be so beautiful & simple. Gameplay have never been so relaxed, battle & control is fun in many way & level up character is simple. Playing the game itself is like enjoy a beautiful artwork while listen to sweet-sounding music. The only weak point is the game lack of choices & short story, if you like RPG don't miss this masterpiece!… Expand
  31. FunkGnome
    May 4, 2014
    9
    Fantastic game for all ages. Well balanced game play, interesting graphics, and a sturdy plot.

    My 8 year old daughter and I play this game together. She plays all the main characters and I play the helpful faery(blinding and healing).

    Worth the $15 price tag? ABSOLUTELY!
  32. FanofGames
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    I was skeptical about this game at first, I've never been a fan of turn based combat and was planning to just skip this game. Luckily for me ubisoft made a smart decision and included a demo on the PS4 store so I had to try it out when I had nothing to lose. So grateful I did, the combat in this game is so much fun, the time/cast bar keeps you always on your toes and makes the combat a lotI was skeptical about this game at first, I've never been a fan of turn based combat and was planning to just skip this game. Luckily for me ubisoft made a smart decision and included a demo on the PS4 store so I had to try it out when I had nothing to lose. So grateful I did, the combat in this game is so much fun, the time/cast bar keeps you always on your toes and makes the combat a lot more enjoyable for me. Aside from that the visual art style is so beautiful that I actually take my time just exploring every nook and cranny of the world and just taking everything in. After trying out the demo I immediately bought the game and have been playing for around 5 hours now and haven't found a single thing to complain about. For $15 dollars this is an amazing game, hell even for $60 it'd still be superb. I would recommend it to everyone, so much so that I made an account on metacritic just so I could let other skeptical gamers know not to miss out on this game.… Expand
  33. Parsimony
    May 5, 2014
    9
    Absolutely stunning graphics, fluid motion, great RPG combat system, superb soundtrack, decent leveling system along with its writing.

    Child of Light sets a bar for American Western RPG development. The game runs on the UbiArt engine where artists can directly put their artwork and see it flourish in the game. The character sprites are all beautiful with Aurora being one of the few 3D    Absolutely stunning graphics, fluid motion, great RPG combat system, superb soundtrack, decent leveling system along with its writing.

    Child of Light sets a bar for American Western RPG development. The game runs on the UbiArt engine where artists can directly put their artwork and see it flourish in the game. The character sprites are all beautiful with Aurora being one of the few 3D rendered character. The combat to the game is based on an ever progressing bar that indicates wait and action times for both the player's characters and the enemies. The system has depths that will satisfy any player that enjoys the RPG genre and even with new comers where their only RPG combat games has been Pokemon. The songs in the game were great to hear albeit not as memorable as some of the other triple A games, but I still have to hand it to Coeur de Pirate on her job of making the soundtrack to this game.

    The only cons that I have with this game is the lack of voice acting, even from the narrator who has such a soothing voice (I wanted to hear more from her!). Also, party members would level up every battle, so having to constantly mash the A button on the controller becomes a chore. The writing was cool since the entire game is written in rhymes; however, it would've been much better if there were some narration involved since a lot of times these talks between characters would happen every time when a new character comes along and you beat a monster, after getting 6-7 members and having them talk to each other everytime after a fight also began to be mundane for me. Also, the day one DLCs in this game is a turn down for me, I had to get the DLCs from torrenting websites instead and there is a fair amount of new dialogue and the new ally is fairly useful for most of the game. The leveling tree also could've been simplified greatly instead of its simplistic design, just make it auto level certain skills since there really wasn't any depth to begin with.    … Expand
  34. LoBridge
    May 3, 2014
    10
    I absolutely love this game. One of the best turn-based battle systems out there and great characters and story. It is short but memorable. Getting ready to start new game plus. Bring on the sequel!
  35. chipotlegasm
    Apr 30, 2014
    8
    A breathtaking experience filled with witty poetic dialogue, an incredible art style, and simple yet rewarding gameplay. This game is completely made up of various little things that work together to make a unique once in a generation experience. We need more like this!
  36. strapcharles
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    This is easily the highest quality indie game I've ever played, plus it's super cheap. As the reviews have said, the graphics are breath-taking, and it's quality as an RPG is hard to match. Overall just a really great game.
  37. joel1229
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    This game is on of the most beautiful game i ever play,
    Beautiful Soundtrack,
    Beautiful Graphics,
    Beautiful History
    Beautiful Price (ONLY 14.99)
    Buy this game Now!!
  38. Elegies
    May 2, 2014
    10
    Beautiful RPG-Poem, a little gem and is necessary to play it. I play s every day video games but this is the best of them that I play actually. Nice history, nice battle-turns, nice graphipcs... LITTLE GEM OF GAME
  39. Makaveli
    May 11, 2014
    7
    Game is good, could get boring pretty easy once you realize that you fight the same enemies over and over....That could be said for other indies though.. I like the art style and it's a decent RPG for 15 bucks... I suggest going on youtube and looking up some videos before you buy.. The game isn't going to be liked by everybody...
  40. Inlikeflynn
    May 8, 2014
    8
    Child of Light is a great RPG experience that shines above the market of today where we see more games being "realistic" and "big" instead of respecting the possibilities with the vision of a team or a creator.

    Fantastic art style, stellar soundtrack, dynamic combat system, memorable companions and a world that invites you to admire... The story, while harmless, neat and innocent is    Child of Light is a great RPG experience that shines above the market of today where we see more games being "realistic" and "big" instead of respecting the possibilities with the vision of a team or a creator.

    Fantastic art style, stellar soundtrack, dynamic combat system, memorable companions and a world that invites you to admire...

    The story, while harmless, neat and innocent is also very safe played and the rhymes are a little distracting...    … Expand
  41. Wawacoffee89
    Jun 26, 2014
    9
    This is a wonderful game to experience. Amazing soundtrack with artistic backgrounds, characters, and bosses. I really cant believe that this game was only 15 bucks. Has a fast paced battle system for a semi turn based approach. Has a great rpg element to it, with a humble heart. Great game. A must buy!
  42. Trunks252
    May 10, 2014
    8
    I am always a big fan of games that have a great story and a deep atmosphere. The art style is beautiful and a breath of fresh air compared to most other games today (or ever). Exploration is a blast, and combat is fun, although simple. The story not original at all. It is has similarities with various mythologies and seems to be inspired by old Disney movies. It was presented very well,I am always a big fan of games that have a great story and a deep atmosphere. The art style is beautiful and a breath of fresh air compared to most other games today (or ever). Exploration is a blast, and combat is fun, although simple. The story not original at all. It is has similarities with various mythologies and seems to be inspired by old Disney movies. It was presented very well, and was fun to see unfold regardless of its generic origins. For $15 the entire tale and sidequests took over 10 hours, and the option for a new game+ or a hard difficulty gives replayability.

    Really my only complaints with this game is the combat, which is obviously inspired by Grandia and Final Fantasy. I love both those series and Grandia's combat in particular has always been fantastic. However, in this game it doesn't feel nearly as deep as either of the classic RPG series. I think cancelling should have been linked to specific abilities instead of all of them (like Grandia). Also, Three characters at a time should have been the norm. Why did they choose two? It just seems silly. Three characters would have made for much more interactivity and strategy. Two just limits you to attacker and healer.

    For my final thought, I will just say that this is the only game i've played that has ever crashed on a console. Highly recommended.    … Expand
  43. GrandSekiza
    May 19, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. So COL is a pretty good game at least when it comes to the overall graphics and fighting schematics of the game. Now one of the biggest drawbacks is story, the story is just well....super cliched and I mean really cliched. First off Aurora? Come on guys Sleeping Beauty......evil stepmother and stepsisters? Check Cinderella. I'll return to the faults of the story in a moment, the cast of characters isn't bad most of them are good except for Gen she's probably the worst and if you play the game you'll know what I mean. Combat is a 2v3 system which in my opinion is annoying because with how many characters in the game it should be 3v3. Thats my only problem with the battle system; the leveling system is good though by the end of the game you probably will only have one tree maxed out for each character. Returning to the story everything is sooo predictable, I mean come on the only thing that was missing was a Prince(Ingiculus transforming into one at the end? Would've been pretty cool.). It would've been cool at least if Norah had been good in the end or something. The over cliche of the story really ruins the game in my opinion. You end up just paying 15 dollars for something you could've just watched on DVD. Also I want to add in that the rhyming can become well tedious and annoying at times but makes its different for I give them kudos for it.… Expand
  44. cyberkill
    Apr 5, 2016
    6
    I was expecting little bit more from the game. Not bad but the fights seemed kind of boring in a while. I was thinking of purchasing this game. And reading all the reviews yes or no. And my opinion is if you don't buy it, you would not miss anything at all. Nice RPG for a kid but it seemed little childish for me.
  45. SNESStarter
    Jun 29, 2016
    10
    Phenomenal. This game is gorgeous with fantastic combat and a decent story. With it being almost always on sale, it would be ludicrous to pass it up..
  46. no_tomno
    Jun 30, 2014
    4
    I didn't like it and it's not because i only like one type of game, i like many types of games. I just found this games repetitive and overall boring. The turn based combat was fun the first 30 times but then after it just felt like a chore and i tried to avoid it. The story was a bit mixed i didn't understand a lot, no fun for me but you might enjoy it. Give it a go anyway.
  47. dlopatnikov
    Apr 30, 2014
    5
    Just three words. Boring... as... hell...
    As good as Ni No Kuni? Yeah… right…
    What did you expect? It’s only $14.99.
    Ni No Kuni is just $19.99.
  48. sd42
    May 16, 2014
    1
    My review is to send a message. This game was beautifully made and had a quite enjoyable combat system. The rhyming was annoying as hell, but whatever, didn't detract from my experiences. I'm giving this an awful rating because of the save system. It is entirely auto save, which means you have no control over your saves. Which means that when it crashes and corrupts your game save, as itMy review is to send a message. This game was beautifully made and had a quite enjoyable combat system. The rhyming was annoying as hell, but whatever, didn't detract from my experiences. I'm giving this an awful rating because of the save system. It is entirely auto save, which means you have no control over your saves. Which means that when it crashes and corrupts your game save, as it seems to do in a good 25% of cases, you're screwed. I put in 20 hours into this game only to have it corrupt at the very end of my game. Not a chance I'm going back through. Developers you really need to learn from this, I will adamantly refuse to buy anything else from these developers from now on, regardless of game, because this issue was blatant and obvious and shouldn't have been even a remote problem in the first place.

    If you want to buy the game anyway, it's your money. Just be warned that a huge percentage of people are being screwed over by the **** coding. (it also crashed often throughout.)    … Expand
  49. reaper527
    May 8, 2014
    3
    the game was really mediocre, and that's being extremely generous.

    from a plot standpoint, it is painfully generic. it's your every day stereotypical fairy tale, with an extremely forced rhyming narrative. from a battle perspective, the battle system is extremely limited. each character has 4 or 5 moves, including their basic attack and defend function. beyond the lack of depth in    the game was really mediocre, and that's being extremely generous.

    from a plot standpoint, it is painfully generic. it's your every day stereotypical fairy tale, with an extremely forced rhyming narrative.

    from a battle perspective, the battle system is extremely limited. each character has 4 or 5 moves, including their basic attack and defend function. beyond the lack of depth in the combat system, there are only a hand full of enemy designs which got recycled over and over again via recoloring. you can only kill the same dragon and giant and the same 5 or 6 basic enemies so many times before it feels repetitive. it's also impossible to have an in depth battle system that only features 2 characters.

    the idea of using your fire fly to heal your party or slow an enemy was interesting, but not enough to save the lackluster combat system.

    from an rpg standpoint, the game is incredibly short. this is 10 hours absolute tops. if you don't stop to read the abysmal "story" aspects of the game, you can probably beat it in 6 hours or less. the game is even more linear than ff13, which is the poster child of negativity from linearity. there are no weapons or armor in this game, just the same 5 or 6 gems that you upgrade by merging from one level to the next.

    the art on it is ok. it's nothing earth shattering, but it's by far the best aspect of the game.

    to make an already mediocre game even worse though, the game crashes frequently (and the crashes get worse towards the end of the game). when the game crashes, there is a chance of it taking your game save with it by way of corruption. since the only way to save is autosave (there is no manual save in a slot of your choice), this means you lose everything. the x1 version has the same crashing/corruption issues, but in addition to that there are also glitches that cause achievements to not unlock properly (and because you can't load to before it unlocked to try again, this means another playthrough for 100%)

    it would have been generous to call this game a 5/10 if it didn't have the crashing and corruption issues. as it stands, it's generous to give this a 3/10. ubisoft should be ashamed of themselves.

    i had my $10 psn credit from picking up the system on day one and only had to spend $5 on this game out of pocket and i still feel ripped off for having paid money on this. i wouldn't recommend this to anyone unless they are getting it for free via being a ps+ title.    … Expand
  50. matdar_kolejorz
    May 3, 2014
    9
    Top quality game, easy to get into, stunning art and a great storyline. The turn based combat is great and the music is excellent. Absolute bargain given its price.
  51. TheUnorthodox
    May 6, 2014
    9
    Child of Light is just as enjoyable and fanciful as I had hoped it would be. The first thing I have to praise is the music. The score is beautiful and goes from haunting and dreary, then to epic and urgent, and then to the soft melancholy that is the ambient feeling of the game. The visuals are lovely and there are some specifically gorgeous movements in the game that make it come to life:Child of Light is just as enjoyable and fanciful as I had hoped it would be. The first thing I have to praise is the music. The score is beautiful and goes from haunting and dreary, then to epic and urgent, and then to the soft melancholy that is the ambient feeling of the game. The visuals are lovely and there are some specifically gorgeous movements in the game that make it come to life: Aurora's flowing red hair, the powerful way she swings her sword, and even her knockback animation as her crown flies off her head. The game's dialogue is written entirely in rhyme, which makes for some fun, and awkward, conversations. While its cute and adds to the 'fairy tail' feeling, it comes off a little forced at times (really a minor gripe).
    If I have to pick a con in this game, its the turn-based combat. Mind you, I have no problems with turn-based combat , and this combat is not bad. However, in such a beautiful, flowy, pretty game I'm a little thrown off by encounters that stop me mid-flight and put me back on the ground. I wish the combat was a little more fluid to fit with the game. Hell, it would do well as a hack and slash even. I know there's a party system and the party members are great, but it would be sweet to be able to fly around and just hack things apart as I whiz by. (Again, a minor gripe in an otherwise wonderful game).
    Aside from personal preferences, this game is great. I'm having a blast losing myself in a gorgeous fantasy world.

    TL;DR: If you like whimsical adventures starring cute barefeets girls with badass swords, and don't mind turn-based combat, pick it up.    … Expand
  52. Ekorus
    May 5, 2014
    8
    A good game all around. The highlight is the combat system, a sort of mix between turn-based and real-time that always keeps you on your toes. Each character moves in a timeline at different speeds and you have to continually manage the timing of the battle to maximize the times you break your enemies' attacks while preventing them from doing the same. Resistances andA good game all around. The highlight is the combat system, a sort of mix between turn-based and real-time that always keeps you on your toes. Each character moves in a timeline at different speeds and you have to continually manage the timing of the battle to maximize the times you break your enemies' attacks while preventing them from doing the same. Resistances and counterstrike/retaliation abilities add even more factors to get into the strategy.

    Outside combat there is the occasional easy puzzle, but it's mostly casual exploration for upgrades, potions and "oculi". Customization is satisfactory, consisting on a different skill tree for each character (altough not abundant in skills) and "oculi" (crystals with bonuses that involve some crafting).

    Difficulty-wise it was extremely lax, scattering healing points all around the map and even in each combat screen (for some reason). And they are hardly needed, considering you can switch an injured or "dead" party member for another fresh one of the whole circus you travel with. To top it all, plenty of potions. I still don't know what happens if you lose.

    The plot is good but forgettable. The music is very enjoyable and fitting with the theme, and the battle themes are really catchy. Graphics are great, and in more that one occasion I had to stop to admire the beautifully designed scenery. As for the length, it was satisfactory, although I certainly wouldn't have minded a bit more.
    All in all, I enjoyed it and recommend it.    … Expand
  53. Focusingahead
    May 6, 2014
    10
    Child of Light far exceeded my expectations and has now become one of my favorite games of all time. There is no better RPG on the market what this game offers for the price ($14.99) . This easily could have retailed for $49.99 and would be worth every penny still. The environment is lush , beautiful and the game play is seamless. I clocked in about 30 hours into the game making sure I wasChild of Light far exceeded my expectations and has now become one of my favorite games of all time. There is no better RPG on the market what this game offers for the price ($14.99) . This easily could have retailed for $49.99 and would be worth every penny still. The environment is lush , beautiful and the game play is seamless. I clocked in about 30 hours into the game making sure I was lv 50 by the end of the game, completed all side missions, found all the chests etc. The game is superbly scripted and for purists there is new game +. GOTY contender !… Expand
  54. Edens
    May 12, 2014
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. French,
    J'ai adoré ce jeu autant son histoire que son gameplay. Graphiquement il est magnifique, très artistique.

    La durée de vie est pour moi très longue, je l'ai mis en difficile et je le fais en new game + (je recommence le jeu avec mon level, mes pierres (oculi) et mes compétences donc j'en suis à 20 heures pour le moment sachant que je ne l'ai pas fini en new game +.

    Son gameplay n'est pas du tout ennuyant, au contraire la barre de temps et la luciole rendent les combats très dynamiques, là ça demande un minimum de concentration.

    Très bon jeu (Amazing Game ;) )    … Expand
  55. Bensterbas
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    Wow here is a shining example of a game done right. Everything about this game from the story to the combat is simply a masterpiece. Let me start of by the saying the whole game has been hand drawn using the rayman engine which to me for a 10 pound game (UK currency) is simply fantastic. The amount of detail and craftsmanship that has been poured into this game is fa-nominal. The story isWow here is a shining example of a game done right. Everything about this game from the story to the combat is simply a masterpiece. Let me start of by the saying the whole game has been hand drawn using the rayman engine which to me for a 10 pound game (UK currency) is simply fantastic. The amount of detail and craftsmanship that has been poured into this game is fa-nominal. The story is again scripted and planned out by absolute geniuses. The whole game and story is told with poetry though this may not appeal to everyone it still tells the story beautifully in my opinion. The game play is unique and fresh setting it apart from many other turn based strategy games. Overall the game is a masterpiece and I recommend it to be played by anyone and especially rpg fans. For 10 pounds this is a steal and is well worth the price. For anyone that has any doubts about buying this game please do its one that cant and shouldn't be missed! (My Opinion on the game, other peoples opinions may vary.… Expand
  56. acoger
    May 6, 2014
    9
    An amazing experience especially in this poor PS4 game release period.
    It's hard to stop playing it from the first minute. Only the poor and easy to get trophies affect the play time, but everything else is 100 %.
  57. spamtheAbutton
    May 2, 2014
    10
    A truly fun and beautiful game, well worth the little cash that is required. The combat system and visuals will keep you engaged from start to finish. The soundtrack is great too!
  58. yjohnyuan
    May 1, 2014
    10
    One of the best co-op RPGs I have ever played. Very very engaging.
    Crafting system is awesome.
    Characters are lovable.
    Skill trees are very rewarding.
  59. Overanalytical
    Aug 11, 2014
    0
    I'd give this a 4 but you all know how metacritic works graphics are in simplicity : cheap gameplay is steryotypical and nothing all that knew story is non existent honestly and the audio is good but that won't make a game for me at least I did not like this one bit
  60. sciteer
    Apr 30, 2014
    10
    Child of Light замечательная игра, такие игры большая редкость. Игра заслуживает наивысшего бала.
  61. Impulse
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    I grew up on First Person Shooters, like Halo. I generally buy, or at least try the COD games every year because I know what I'm getting and I usually enjoy it. I don't mind developers throwing "innovation" and "artistic integrity" to the wind if it means just giving us a game that appeals to our basic natures and is just simply, fun; even if it's the dumb kind of fun. Playing somethingI grew up on First Person Shooters, like Halo. I generally buy, or at least try the COD games every year because I know what I'm getting and I usually enjoy it. I don't mind developers throwing "innovation" and "artistic integrity" to the wind if it means just giving us a game that appeals to our basic natures and is just simply, fun; even if it's the dumb kind of fun. Playing something more "unique" usually involves a foray into the territory of games like Mass Effect and Bioshock. Nothing really exotic.

    So I picked up Child of Light after seeing a beautiful game that was made by Ubisoft, of all studios. Being a fan of a lot of their recent stuff, and knowing that it would at least be meant for Western audiences (despite being a "love letter to Japanese RPG's, something I've never really appreciated), I decided what the hell, there's nothing else new really out right now and it's just $15 bucks.

    Holy. **** Hell. This game is an experience. This is one of those rare, valuable games that makes you think of games as an art form, while still undeniably being a game, and most of all, still undeniably being FUN.

    Gorgeous visuals. Gorgeous soundtrack (unless you have some sort of strange animosity towards somber piano tracks). Gameplay (read: turn based combat) that is simple at the onset, but at the same time surprisingly tactical and immensely rewarding once you figure out the intricacies of timing interrupts and coordinating abilities. Worlds that make you want to get lost in them, yet somehow end up directing you to the right place. Characters that are a bit cartoonish, but are all endearing and strangely human, for borderlining on cliche at times.

    The dialogue being all in iambic pentameter was a bit jarring at first, but it has a certain charm to it. Same with the whole "fairy tale" theme it has going on. If you can't calm down your chest hair for a brief moment to just let the game do its thing, then so be it. But it has a way of doing things in a way that's charmingly sincere and unapologetic, and just makes it so hard to put down until you've finished the 12-15-ish hours of gameplay, depending on how much you fully explore.

    It's a game where you feel, explore, craft, plan, and just drift your way through until there's nothing left, and you're left feeling strangely whole. It's hard to explain, other than that it's just a beautiful game. So go buy the bloody thing; it's hardly a nominal investment, it's plenty replayable with multiple difficulty levels and a NG+ mode, and the kind of game that somehow got past the formulaic, twisting eyes of publishers and into our hands. Publishers that need to be shown that stuff like this can **** work, and needs to work. (I mean seriously, this game is tied with Watch_Dogs for critic reviews! That's absurd!) Just go check it out, give it a chance, and if you've any appreciation for beauty, then this game will find a place in your heart.

    Now if you'll pardon me, I need to go attempt to benchpress a car engine or something to try and earn back my man cred.    … Expand
  62. Vanpire73
    Feb 10, 2015
    7
    Being a dress casual type of RPG player, I had to give this guy a shot. The 2D side-scrolling was a welcome change of pace, but it got a little stale midway through the game. If they choose to do a sequel, I think I might prefer a little more of a platforming element. The physical tools needed to navigate the realm were just too basic and... kind of boring. It just needed more outsideBeing a dress casual type of RPG player, I had to give this guy a shot. The 2D side-scrolling was a welcome change of pace, but it got a little stale midway through the game. If they choose to do a sequel, I think I might prefer a little more of a platforming element. The physical tools needed to navigate the realm were just too basic and... kind of boring. It just needed more outside of its great combat system. The combat is a turn-based/timing hybrid and it works well. The skills of your squad and the strategy involved to achieve victory can be mixed and matched to suit your style or the situation. The crafting was welcome, but it would've been nice to have an easy way to see how to craft gems from recipes you discovered. It was a pain in the *ss trying to remember what had to combine with what to get what. The art style was pretty swell and the story was about some redheaded broad becoming a woman and defeating an evil brunette and/or blonde who may have been related to her or not or something. I don't know, I don't really play for story unless it's pretty compelling. Overall I'd recommend.… Expand
  63. curzon_dax
    Oct 5, 2018
    6
    It took itself way too seriously. It would be a solid 8 if it didn't overdesign the RPG aspect of it (it's a simple indie game, no need to have 80% of the time having to do lengthy RPG fights) and the poetry was way too corny. This game would be much better if it kept it simple with the RPG design and if the writing was more organized and less gloomy.
  64. VitaGamer12
    Jul 8, 2014
    7
    Child of Light is a good game with beautiful visuals and outstanding graphics with the UbiArt engine. The game has a decent story that gets sometimes dry. I really liked the character igniculus who has unique abilities and he is just a charming character. The gameplay is quite good but it never expands much and feels a bit boring. The missions are unique and the enemies are quiteChild of Light is a good game with beautiful visuals and outstanding graphics with the UbiArt engine. The game has a decent story that gets sometimes dry. I really liked the character igniculus who has unique abilities and he is just a charming character. The gameplay is quite good but it never expands much and feels a bit boring. The missions are unique and the enemies are quite interesting. I also liked the local multiplayer as the 2nd player controls igniculus and you know that I really liked that character so I would always play as. Overall a good game with a fantastic Deluxe Edition which I bought. The deluxe edition is only available in Europe and Japan though.… Expand
  65. daphnerose
    Jun 20, 2014
    10
    Wonderful for what it is: a straight-forward, charming tale of a young girl on an epic quest. The art, dialogue, and mechanics are easy to immerse yourself in within moments of play. It's a nice change up from the xbox's typical arsenal of shooters and slaughter houses.
  66. Turgee
    Jul 29, 2014
    8
    Very beautiful and minimalistic game. Artwork and music were simply amazing. Game-play was somewhat good but combat system lacked progression and remained pretty much the same throughout the game. The story was a little disappointment. It was rather complex and to my mind slightly obscure. Overall the game, however, was decent, enjoyable and especially beautiful. Considering the price tag,Very beautiful and minimalistic game. Artwork and music were simply amazing. Game-play was somewhat good but combat system lacked progression and remained pretty much the same throughout the game. The story was a little disappointment. It was rather complex and to my mind slightly obscure. Overall the game, however, was decent, enjoyable and especially beautiful. Considering the price tag, Child of light is a game worth buying. 8/10… Expand
  67. 42NSNO
    Aug 3, 2014
    9
    Quite simply this is a beautiful, original game and is well worth the cost. The game play is simple and easy to pick up. The storyline is a small bit confusing but that's not why we are here, the visuals, the artwork - brilliant.
  68. Yubaba
    Apr 14, 2015
    6
    A good effort by Ubisoft Montreal to enter a genre totally unknown to them. The game offers satisfying content for its low price. With an excellent art direction, Child of Light is definitely a unique game that one should strive in order to find a flaw in its presentation. The OST is not very diverse but suits the game very well and does not become repetitive. The length could and shouldA good effort by Ubisoft Montreal to enter a genre totally unknown to them. The game offers satisfying content for its low price. With an excellent art direction, Child of Light is definitely a unique game that one should strive in order to find a flaw in its presentation. The OST is not very diverse but suits the game very well and does not become repetitive. The length could and should be longer as it is obvious that there is a part in the end that was left out, probably due to time constrains. The game will definitely last two playthroughs (about 25 hours both) but after that there is really nothing to do. The story is the weak point of the game, with characters that never fully develop and a plot that can be found in any children's story. Still, the game worths every penny it asks for. Very enjoyable and hard not to love, despite its flaws.… Expand
  69. SirPierreFun
    May 12, 2015
    6
    Child of Light is a lovely adventure, a journey as remarkable as it is uncommon, that left me grappling with my own sadness.
    I would recommend spending the 14$ that it costs on the PS network and by it
  70. DrakeGarrison
    Aug 26, 2015
    8
    Child of Light is a digital download, 2D side-scrolling role-playing game inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli. Child of Light is a digital download, 2D side-scrolling role-playing game inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli.
  71. rodfeal
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    Rhyming storytelling gives me sleep, horrendous characters and tiresome dialogs. Exploration is also bad...
    Graphics are excellent, but that's the least important thing on a good game to me.
    Game plays okay, but not my style. Seriously, many characters appear just out of nowhere and they are so boring that you couldn't care less... In my heart, I'd give it a three or 4 or less score,    Rhyming storytelling gives me sleep, horrendous characters and tiresome dialogs. Exploration is also bad...
    Graphics are excellent, but that's the least important thing on a good game to me.
    Game plays okay, but not my style. Seriously, many characters appear just out of nowhere and they are so boring that you couldn't care less...
    In my heart, I'd give it a three or 4 or less score, though I can admit that it's not that terrible.    … Expand
  72. Pugnacious
    Oct 7, 2017
    3
    Games are about gameplay.
    They are not about charming visuals. They are not about characters. They are not about the story.
    Gameplay in Child of Light is f* boring. I had played for about 2 hours before I abandoned it. Combat mechanic seems interesting for a second, then you just started to use the simplest strategy. Combats are repetitive and after twenty, you simply don't want to do it    Games are about gameplay.
    They are not about charming visuals. They are not about characters. They are not about the story.
    Gameplay in Child of Light is f* boring. I had played for about 2 hours before I abandoned it. Combat mechanic seems interesting for a second, then you just started to use the simplest strategy. Combats are repetitive and after twenty, you simply don't want to do it anymore. Sadly, that's the only thing you can do, apart from flying, which is even more boring than fighting.
    Glad I got it with PS Plus, and not bought it.    … Expand
  73. glangweilt
    Oct 24, 2017
    5
    The complete lack of an intriguing story might be the biggest disappointment of this game. The combat system is interesting for the first 50 combats and then just becomes repetitive. It doesn't score lower because Child of light is one of the first successful attempts of expanding the medium to poetry (and it might be the only thing the game does exactly right). The fact that Child ofThe complete lack of an intriguing story might be the biggest disappointment of this game. The combat system is interesting for the first 50 combats and then just becomes repetitive. It doesn't score lower because Child of light is one of the first successful attempts of expanding the medium to poetry (and it might be the only thing the game does exactly right). The fact that Child of light runs smoothly and with very few glitches saves it from receiving a negative review.… Expand
  74. DrFriendless
    Jun 2, 2018
    7
    I don't normally play platformers, as the skills they require are of little interest to me. Luckily, this isn't a very standard platformer and there were only a couple of occasions where I had exhibit any skills at all. The game turned out to be more of a 2D side-scroller RPG.

    I liked the combat system a lot. Each character had individual powers, and for any battle situation there were    I don't normally play platformers, as the skills they require are of little interest to me. Luckily, this isn't a very standard platformer and there were only a couple of occasions where I had exhibit any skills at all. The game turned out to be more of a 2D side-scroller RPG.

    I liked the combat system a lot. Each character had individual powers, and for any battle situation there were a variety of characters and powers which could be used, so I was always considering whether I could win just by bashing on, or whether Id have to try something else. The character development let me aim to gain particular powers that I thought might be useful, and it was wonderful when a new power worked well.

    The RPG element was also good. The characters were cute without being painful, and each had enough charisma that I could remember their names and motivations, which often in games I do not care about in the least.

    The art work and music were fine, though I'm not as thrilled about them as some people seem to be. One thing that did bother me were the various pointers to Ubisoft's external Uplay thing - I just don't care and I will never use that, please don't be pushy about it.

    Overall, a very nicely made game that I liked a whole lot more than I expected.    … Expand
  75. drlowdon
    Dec 1, 2018
    7
    Having died following a mysterious illness Aurora awakens in the land of Lemuria and must defeat the Queen of the Night if she is to return home and save her kingdom.

    Child of Light is a stunning looking mix of RPG and side scrolling platformer with an execellent musical score. The turn based combat system at the centre of the game is very clever but, even with the simple platforming    Having died following a mysterious illness Aurora awakens in the land of Lemuria and must defeat the Queen of the Night if she is to return home and save her kingdom.

    Child of Light is a stunning looking mix of RPG and side scrolling platformer with an execellent musical score. The turn based combat system at the centre of the game is very clever but, even with the simple platforming and puzzles to mix things up, it did become a little repetitive towards the end of the 10-12 hour playing time.    … Expand
  76. sityoazzdown
    Sep 26, 2017
    8
    A great game that centers around great and addicting game play and a mysterious world. This game is a traditional turn based game, it's unique in that there is now a timeline showing who is going to attack next, if they reach the red and you attack them you set them back in the timeline so they have to wait longer (happens to you, too). There are rpg trees for each characters and there areA great game that centers around great and addicting game play and a mysterious world. This game is a traditional turn based game, it's unique in that there is now a timeline showing who is going to attack next, if they reach the red and you attack them you set them back in the timeline so they have to wait longer (happens to you, too). There are rpg trees for each characters and there are about 6-7, all gain same amount of xp (in battle or no) so grinding felt less repetitive to some extent trying to perfect your party. The cons of gameplay for me was that the lack of interesting attacks and new moves was missing; the standard melee, lightning strike, bow and arrow and thats about it. Other cons I didn't like about the game was the minimalist story approach, it revolves around you reuniting with your dad, and for the most part the game is just there for game play with you running into new allies in your journey until you reach the end. The poem approach was unique, but not a gamechanger. Apart from that the graphics and music was superb, which I believed was hand drawn. Ultimately by the end of the game I felt worn out, addicting gameplay but limited enemies, attack moves, and a story that didn't even it out left me exhausted. Even the collectibles weren't very varied. To end, I love turn based games, and this was a quality one; however everything except for the addictive element could've been improved. Loved this game from beg-mid, and just wanted it to end by the end. (sucks you in and spits you out type of game for me). Recommend for people who like turn based games.… Expand
  77. Underpants158
    Feb 22, 2015
    9
    The best JRPG (even if it's not from Japan) that I have played in a long long time. I really can't remember the last time I enjoyed a JRPG so much. The gameplay has pokemon rock-paper-scissors elements and timing of attack plays an important offensively and defensively. Characters are customizable (ability wise) and you have many of them so that you can create specialized roles. An exampleThe best JRPG (even if it's not from Japan) that I have played in a long long time. I really can't remember the last time I enjoyed a JRPG so much. The gameplay has pokemon rock-paper-scissors elements and timing of attack plays an important offensively and defensively. Characters are customizable (ability wise) and you have many of them so that you can create specialized roles. An example of how I customized my character is I made his attack do fire damage and since earth is weak to fire I made him impervious to earth attacks. Your characters level up quite frequently perhaps too frequently because after ever battle somebody in your party has leveled up and you got skill points to spend. The atmosphere/art style is great but the characters have a somewhat two dimensional feel to them, they have one defining characteristic and all their dialogue exemplifies that. That being said the characters are still mostly likable and all your characters will interact with each other and the dialogue (all of which rhymes btw) is quirky and likely to put a smile on your face. I felt the story was a bit predictable and your reasoning for doing things or going places kind of becomes forgotten. It's a cliche fairy tale but I never felt that was a bad thing. I would highley recommend this game. It is about 12-15 hours long and totally worth the price.… Expand
  78. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Feb 20, 2015
    8
    I'm a big fan of RPGs, and having recently got into the awesome Darkest Dungeon (PC) ... it reminded me of how much I enjoyed playing through Child of Light.

    The turn-based attacking system has been done with its own unique twist, and there's a certain amount of brain power and skill needed to defeat later enemies. The levelling system is well thought out and again, later stages really    I'm a big fan of RPGs, and having recently got into the awesome Darkest Dungeon (PC) ... it reminded me of how much I enjoyed playing through Child of Light.

    The turn-based attacking system has been done with its own unique twist, and there's a certain amount of brain power and skill needed to defeat later enemies. The levelling system is well thought out and again, later stages really makes it exceptional to play as a strategy/RPG.

    There's no doubt the style in the music, voice and of course the graphics all play part of why this is a much loved title. It's been expertly crafted into a truly breathtaking little world.

    Probably not for your CoD like-mentality players, but for those that like to sit down late evening and experience some enchantment, this game is for you. I keep seeing it in the PSN sales, and I recommend to anyone to buy it when it's on offer, as when you come round to playing it, you'll be hooked as I was    … Expand
  79. Colaflare
    May 25, 2016
    9
    This is one of the first games to successfully blend JRPG elements with an indie style platformer type genre. On the surface that may seem weird, however since it is carried out in such an effective way without taking away from the soft narrative - this game is a triumph. Taking a back seat from all the loud explosions of COD, it's refreshing to see a slightly different take on a genreThis is one of the first games to successfully blend JRPG elements with an indie style platformer type genre. On the surface that may seem weird, however since it is carried out in such an effective way without taking away from the soft narrative - this game is a triumph. Taking a back seat from all the loud explosions of COD, it's refreshing to see a slightly different take on a genre that has been relegated to the background.… Expand
  80. Digiomni
    Jun 23, 2015
    9
    Beautiful made with great graphics, great music, and great story, but really need upgrade the gameplay mechanics and get minus characters but better characters.
  81. Nel
    Dec 11, 2016
    9
    Really fun rpg game, has fun elements in it, and it will take you through a journey that will make you want to play it again, or collect all the achivements. The game is really fun, and the controllers works really well.
  82. Kopter
    Oct 23, 2015
    9
    Estoy harto de los Indies, estoy muy harto de ese tipo de juegos, pero por favor, si son como este, darme todos. Un juego increíble, un RPG bestial con una historia que atrapa. Indispensable.
  83. jsands7
    Dec 24, 2015
    8
    Child of Light is a solid game and I would recommend it. I am admittedly reviewing it a few months after playing it so my memories aren't as vivid as they could be. I know that unlike a few other small/DLC-type games I played (Rogue Legacy, Transistor, etc), when I finished the story of Child of Light I flew around the world for about an hour to clean up some odds and ends but I wasChild of Light is a solid game and I would recommend it. I am admittedly reviewing it a few months after playing it so my memories aren't as vivid as they could be. I know that unlike a few other small/DLC-type games I played (Rogue Legacy, Transistor, etc), when I finished the story of Child of Light I flew around the world for about an hour to clean up some odds and ends but I was basically done with the game and didn't choose to play through again. Not that I'm trying to knock it. Neat little game and great bang for your buck.… Expand
  84. tomvs123
    Oct 1, 2018
    5
    It's a great game, as long as you know what you're getting in to.

    The two main unique points to this game are the children's fairytale aesthetic and the dialogue, which is composed entirely of rhymes. If you don't like both of those, or one of those really irritates you, look elsewhere. I don't particularly like children fairytale artwork, but the world art in this game is downright    It's a great game, as long as you know what you're getting in to.

    The two main unique points to this game are the children's fairytale aesthetic and the dialogue, which is composed entirely of rhymes. If you don't like both of those, or one of those really irritates you, look elsewhere.

    I don't particularly like children fairytale artwork, but the world art in this game is downright beautiful. That alone kept the game interesting to me. The character artwork is not as good to me, but that's likely due to me just not liking the style.

    Combat is turn based, and is relatively basic if you're used to JRPGs. The main gimmick in this game is interrupts: You'll want to hit enemies right before they attack to interrupt them, and you want to avoid getting hit right before you attack so you're not interrupted. This is primarily what you'll be strategizing for in addition to basic stuff, like using attacks that the enemy is weak to. Also, separately from the main combat, you have a flying ball/spirit that you can control, which you can use to slow down enemies or heal your party.

    The story is an old-school children's fairytale, including a bit of darkness and death that normally goes along with them. The plot and world isn't something you'll want to try to make sense of. Things happen randomly and for seemingly no reason some times, which is typical for stories intended for small children.

    The most irritating part of the game for me is the dialogue. It's all done through rhymes and some storytelling clarity is obviously lost because of it. Very early in the game, I had to get used to deciphering the vague rhymes so that I could understand what was going on. I don't expect most children will clearly understand what the characters are saying, which I think goes against the overall aim of the game. Deciphering the dialogue is more difficult than the typical Dr. Seuss book. This is definitely not the game for people who like direct and concise storytelling.

    Also, the game seems a bit rushed/incomplete. The ending comes up very quickly and without much notice. Basically, your last objective and last boss are rolled into one. I was expecting at least 2 more hours of gameplay. Also, the puzzle mechanics are used only rarely and are relatively simple: pushing boxes or flipping switches. The most difficult thing I had to do was flip a timed switch and run down a hallway to get through a door: all while I was wondering to myself why that was there, since the previous section (and section afterwards didn't really have any puzzles.

    And one last gripe: Every time you start the game, it will ask you to log in to some Ubisoft service. There's no way to turn this off. Why can't I just play my single player games in peace?

    I can see this game as being a favorite for people who love children's storybooks, as there's not really any other games like it. But anyone else might just see it as average. I'll keep it in my collection just for the beautiful world artwork, and to let my kids to play when they're 6-7.    … Expand
  85. miccael
    May 26, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. Very fun and unique! Short, yes, less replay value, perhaps. But fun for sure.
  86. Kamikazeshocki
    Nov 9, 2017
    10
    This game totally surprised me. It is a prime example of a simple classic RPG just in 2d sidescrolling. The art style is mesmerizing, the character and story is quite cute and highly likable BUT the main emotional thrust comes through the music. Goddamn is that OST amazing, it totally got me. I did 100% on this game and I can just say: buy it.
  87. BenFoldsLaundry
    Jun 6, 2017
    9
    A fantastic game overall! The turn based battle system is my favorite of ANY game. It's complex and multi layered that keeps you constantly engaged. On expert level there isn't much room for error, so every move is calculated. You can't just button mash your way through opponents. Every win is a reward because it takes serious strategy.

    The design of the game is refreshingly beautiful    A fantastic game overall! The turn based battle system is my favorite of ANY game. It's complex and multi layered that keeps you constantly engaged. On expert level there isn't much room for error, so every move is calculated. You can't just button mash your way through opponents. Every win is a reward because it takes serious strategy.

    The design of the game is refreshingly beautiful as you float through these magical worlds. I love the concept of using poetry in a video game, one ignored too often. While I'm not crazy about it all being in rhyme, a lot of it is quite good. It has its moments of growing tiresome, but rarely. The metaphors can be moving. It's a fantastic fit for the fairy tale like atmosphere.

    Anyone who likes strategy or RPG games should pick this up. It's also not a huge investment in terms of time or money, I thought the 15 or so hours were perfect.    … Expand
  88. Bijan1984
    Jul 2, 2017
    10
    I've recommended this game to so many of my friends, and most of them liked it. No matter which genres of video games you like, you will like this masterpiece, only if you overcome your prejudices and enjoy it as what it is.
  89. egoBorder
    Oct 17, 2019
    8
    Just a delight to play, if a bit overlong. It's hard to lean so hard on atmosphere and tone, but Child of Light pulls it off by doing what it clearly wants to do: present a playable bedtime story. Part of me wishes the combat had a bit more complexity but as it is the game is accessible to even young players and that seems most important to the developers. Something here for all ages.
  90. JordiSkateIoko
    Apr 20, 2018
    9
    Pure and innocent game, it will make you feel like a child discovering the world, the teammates are the cherry on the cake. 9/10
  91. amralchalati
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    A beautiful story and play though journey with a moisturizing watercolor 2D RBG style artwork and soothing piano music. The game mechanic is build to be joyful more than challenging (you still can got the export mode if you want more challenge) for me it was more nostalgia of experiencing a kids storybook in motion. I loved every aspect of it!
  92. Dalray3s
    Jun 6, 2018
    9
    Un juego que desde el primer momento ves que tiene algo que te hace no parar, desconocer que momento del dia es y querer seguir jugando, Una historia ya vista en muchos juegos Luz Vs Oscuridad, pero desde un punto de vista diferente, un sistema de ataque por turnos ameno, muy visual y pensado para los principiantes del género. con una duración mas que aceptable para el PVP, y sobre todoUn juego que desde el primer momento ves que tiene algo que te hace no parar, desconocer que momento del dia es y querer seguir jugando, Una historia ya vista en muchos juegos Luz Vs Oscuridad, pero desde un punto de vista diferente, un sistema de ataque por turnos ameno, muy visual y pensado para los principiantes del género. con una duración mas que aceptable para el PVP, y sobre todo con la edición especial que el Artbook que merece la pena.

    En el tema sonoro solo Ori and the blind forest son parecidos y solo superado por Valiant´s Heart, con una melodía principal muy reconocible y agradable

    En mi gusto uno TOP 5 de indies    … Expand
  93. Leontorres7
    Nov 15, 2018
    10
    A Masterpiece, loved everything about this game, it is definitely a must play!
  94. Irisen
    Dec 6, 2018
    8
    It's pretty, it's poetic and it's fun. The story is engaging and the characters are all pretty cute, with a lot of playstyles available to you as your party grows bigger. A nice fairy tale of a game and a very cute adventure.
  95. hello_world
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    The game is charming, a word I'd usually never associate with ubisoft. The game mechanics are interesting, though it could have been more fleshed out. The aesthetic is fairly unique, especially for those who don't play a lot of indies. The game is easy though, even on the hardest difficulty, the game offers little challenge for experienced gamers.

    The game is very much suited best for    The game is charming, a word I'd usually never associate with ubisoft. The game mechanics are interesting, though it could have been more fleshed out. The aesthetic is fairly unique, especially for those who don't play a lot of indies. The game is easy though, even on the hardest difficulty, the game offers little challenge for experienced gamers.

    The game is very much suited best for casual gamers and is even a good first game to introduce a friend or loved one to.I'd recommend it those who are fatigued by the sameness of AAA games. For those looking for giant games stuffed with content, this is not a game for you.    … Expand
  96. res0nancer
    Aug 4, 2023
    6
    Прошел чисто из-за желания словить легкую платину на ПС4, и в конце пути узнал, что игра считается настолько легкой, что платину в ней нет.
  97. HopeLasts
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A great game in every way, am sad that I played it late, and missed the collected edition.
  98. painava
    Jan 15, 2020
    8
    Cute, fun rpg. Challenging on hard. The Oculi menus were bad and the cutscenes were unskippable.
  99. streetkrc
    Dec 26, 2020
    9
    A good game with a great story, beautiful art, gameplay. The presentation of the plot is light and unobtrusive, but at the same time interesting, fights also pleased.
  100. IRevolverZero
    Feb 12, 2020
    5
    A mediocre RPG that's not really sure what it wants to do. It's trying to be very emotionally loaded or beautiful, it just does so on a surface level (there's no depth to the morals or motives of the characters). There is not much story here, the cast is a case of quantity over quality and the rhyming in all of the dialogue is very annoying.

    +level art +music +combat -story    A mediocre RPG that's not really sure what it wants to do. It's trying to be very emotionally loaded or beautiful, it just does so on a surface level (there's no depth to the morals or motives of the characters). There is not much story here, the cast is a case of quantity over quality and the rhyming in all of the dialogue is very annoying.

    +level art
    +music
    +combat
    -story
    -character animations
    -level navigation (flying around)    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. IGN
    Aug 29, 2014
    93
    None of it feels focus-tested, or designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience; rather, it always comes off as exactly the expression its creators intended.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2014
    60
    This game should end around the 6th hour – which is roughly the middle of the campaign – when artsy visuals and fairy tale charm concealing the rather shallow content cease to suffice and the originally relaxing pace starts to make you drowsy. [06/2014, p.52]
  3. Gamers' Temple
    Jun 20, 2014
    88
    Its unique look and charms will stick with you long after you've finished the game, and long after you've forgotten most of the other RPGs that you played before it.
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