Child of Light

 PlayStation Vita
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
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  1. Jesterson
    Jul 15, 2014
    5
    This game, while certainly looks gorgeous, is just plain dull and boring. Uninteresting story about.. Well i'm not even sure what it's really about. Bland characters, both story- and gameplay-wise, i've ended up using just 3 out of 7. Unsatisfying development, most skills are just more powerful versions of what you already have, oculi (gems) system is also completely uninteresting.

    So,    This game, while certainly looks gorgeous, is just plain dull and boring. Uninteresting story about.. Well i'm not even sure what it's really about. Bland characters, both story- and gameplay-wise, i've ended up using just 3 out of 7. Unsatisfying development, most skills are just more powerful versions of what you already have, oculi (gems) system is also completely uninteresting.

    So, pros: beautiful picture, nice soundtrack. Cons: everything else, weak story and gameplay. At least it's short.    … Expand
  2. 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.
  3. Ogie
    Dec 25, 2016
    7
    Child of Light is really cool lighthearted game. The art style is pretty interesting and looks quite good. The game system does not bring anything special, it is simple but definitely not bad and it is works quite well. Story is pretty decent and the fairy tale theme feels really great. This is pretty decent game for low price.

    Graphic - 7 Gameplay - 7 Lasting Appeal - 7 Execution -    Child of Light is really cool lighthearted game. The art style is pretty interesting and looks quite good. The game system does not bring anything special, it is simple but definitely not bad and it is works quite well. Story is pretty decent and the fairy tale theme feels really great. This is pretty decent game for low price.

    Graphic - 7
    Gameplay - 7
    Lasting Appeal - 7
    Execution - 7

    Overall - 7    … Expand
  4. radovasq
    Jan 14, 2017
    7
    Como amante de los RPGs, puedo decir que... Al menos lo terminé, lo que es un logro puesto que el juego no me motivó mucho para sacarle el jugo.

    No voy a negar que luce súper, y que la música es "bella". Pero lamentablemente la historia, al menos para mí, es muy poco profunda como para que me emocione. A eso sumarle algunos clichés asociados a ciertos personajes que sólo me motivaban a    Como amante de los RPGs, puedo decir que... Al menos lo terminé, lo que es un logro puesto que el juego no me motivó mucho para sacarle el jugo.

    No voy a negar que luce súper, y que la música es "bella". Pero lamentablemente la historia, al menos para mí, es muy poco profunda como para que me emocione. A eso sumarle algunos clichés asociados a ciertos personajes que sólo me motivaban a presionar la "X" cada vez que hablaban. Son comos los Jar Jar Binks del juego: odiosos, y provocadores de vergüenza ajena.

    El combate lo encuentro interesante eso sí. Es básicamente el sistema ATB de los Final Fantasy, pero con la salvedad de que los contendientes se pueden interrumpir mutuamente mientras preparan el movimiento. Esto le añade una componente estratégica que, o juega a tu favor, o te jode por un buen rato al no dejarte hacer nada.

    Si te gustan los juegos de hadas (y por qué no, la cursilería), entonces puede que Child of Light sea para tí. Yo al menos dejaré la caja con el cartucho en la estantería de forma indefinida, a la vez que serán los primeros datos que borraré cuando a la Vita le quede poco espacio en la memoria.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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]
  3. 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.
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