Child of Light

 PlayStation Vita
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Eurogamer Portugal
    Jul 21, 2014
    90
    Child of Light for PlayStation Vita is simply one of the best games you can buy for the platform.
  2. Digitally Downloaded
    Jul 11, 2014
    90
    So Child of Light is an inferior game on the PlayStation Vita, but only when compared to itself on the home consoles. The core game is as artful and superior as ever, and it's still better than 99 per cent of other games you can get on Sony's handheld.
  3. 3DJuegos
    Jul 4, 2014
    90
    Ubisoft Montreal creates something that we could consider as a interactive poem with a RPG nature. A marvellous travel to the fantasy imagined by artists and brought to reality thanks to the UbiArt Framework. Pure beauty.
  5. LaPS4
    Jul 7, 2014
    88
    Child of Light is one of those games you end up loving because of the beauty of it's images, and because you never lose sight of the effort and good job behind it's work.
  6. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Aug 25, 2014
    85
    This 'Western-JRPG' has been faithfully ported. Lack of cross-save/buy is annoying. [September 2014, p73]
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  7. Everyeye.it
    Aug 6, 2014
    85
    Even on the PsVita, this old-school RPG shines: bright colours, fascinating atmospheres, and a solid gameplay. A perfect conversion for one of the most intriguing digital titles of this year.
  8. IGN Italia
    Jul 6, 2014
    85
    Although the Vita version of Child of Light can’t compete with the PC and home consoles one, this still remains a great game, with stunning visuals, a great soundtrack and a smart combat system.
  9. Merlin'in Kazanı (Turkey)
    Jul 2, 2014
    84
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  10. RPGamer
    Oct 1, 2019
    80
    It took an unusual amount of effort for me to finally play Child of Light, but the game lingers fondly in my memory now that it finally happened. This is a unique and affecting title that is worth seeking out by any who haven’t tried it before. Just be prepared for Ubisoft not to make playing the game an easy task.
  11. DarkStation
    Jul 22, 2014
    80
    Child of Light is worth checking out, even if you don’t normally follow the role-playing genre. And although there are a few downsides, it is still one of the biggest surprises of 2014 so far.
  12. GameSpot
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    Of course, it's fun to see your characters become stronger over the course of the game, but what gives makes Child of Light meaningful is the way that Aurora grows emotionally stronger.
  13. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jul 7, 2014
    80
    A beautiful little RPG, which is just as great on Vita.
  14. Push Square
    Jul 4, 2014
    80
    The story, the characters, and the design can’t be knocked, but the presentation and the decision not to support cross-save means that there’s little reason to give Ubisoft your money again.
  15. Eurogamer Italy
    Jul 1, 2014
    80
    Even if the game in itself it’s not groundbreaking, everything is made in order to build an atmosphere. And this kind of feeling has not been lost during in the conversion to PS Vita.
  16. 4P.de
    Jul 2, 2014
    75
    In its mobile version Child of Light still is a charming adventure, combining elements of platforming, roleplaying and turn based tactics.

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best PS Vita Game of 2014
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#14 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2014
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#12 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2014

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 132
  3. Negative: 16 out of 132
  1. guy102931
    Jul 3, 2014
    10
    Average frame rate of 30 is the compromise made for the Vita version of Child of Light, which stands above its home console counterparts as aAverage frame rate of 30 is the compromise made for the Vita version of Child of Light, which stands above its home console counterparts as a result of the optional touchscreen or back touchpad controls for Igniculus.

    Character models are slightly less detailed, but everything else stands equal to the home console/PC versions.    … Full Review »
  2. unluckydice
    Jul 5, 2014
    10
    This 2D RPG game is a gem, it seriously even puts some AAA (supposedly) games to shame, Props to Ubisoft for creating the best environmentsThis 2D RPG game is a gem, it seriously even puts some AAA (supposedly) games to shame, Props to Ubisoft for creating the best environments and music iv seen and heard in a game. Think Final Fantasy 7 mixed with Muramasa Rebirth.… Full Review »
  3. Kaniya
    Jul 26, 2014
    10
    Vita Version comes with all the DLC previously released for console version. Child Of Light features the same engine as Rayman series and iVita Version comes with all the DLC previously released for console version. Child Of Light features the same engine as Rayman series and i should say the art work is superb, the areas are wonderfully drawn as it is hand crafted, I often spend sometimes staring at the beauty of the artstyle in the game.
    Story is set in a sad looking world but its wonderfully told and its meaningful and fantastic. Music is fantastic too. only downside is that the combats might not be that challenging if you play RPG and Turn based RPGs on regular basis .
    it takes about 12 to 14 hours to complete the whole game as well.    … Full Review »
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