Child of Light

 Xbox One
User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 283 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 203 out of 283
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 283
  3. Negative: 37 out of 283

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  1. DJ_MOISTURE
    Apr 25, 2015
    6
    3/10 not enough light, not enough children, kidding obviously, but the battles are a little repetitive. In my opinion it's a beautiful game, and it's well made and everything but it just doesn't hold my attention.
  2. Siddhartha19
    Feb 24, 2016
    7
    I am not a fan of turn based games, or whatever this is, but I must admit I did enjoy this game, in spurts lol It starts out easy but half way through the challenge quickly escalates, which is good I guess because it started to get boring killing everyone so easily, the combat can get repetitive (especially when your trying to get some XP) but there are nice environmental puzzles to changeI am not a fan of turn based games, or whatever this is, but I must admit I did enjoy this game, in spurts lol It starts out easy but half way through the challenge quickly escalates, which is good I guess because it started to get boring killing everyone so easily, the combat can get repetitive (especially when your trying to get some XP) but there are nice environmental puzzles to change up the pace, besides that its bare bones ... Even though there is Killing it does not feel very violent at all, your basically hitting monsters with magic from far away, so personally I would buy this for a child. It seems perfect for a 12 year old or something. The story is good enough for an adult to enjoy enjoy, but its basic enough for a child to understand... Overall I score this game Above Average because I expected a little more, a little more story, more exploration, its a very basic game, If It was $60 I would give it a 4! But for 15$ Its definitely slightly above average, its worth it just to enjoy the beautiful graphics!… Expand
  3. Wolvz
    Dec 12, 2015
    5
    Adventure? RPG? Platformer? Turn based strategy? Story? I'm not sure this game knows either.

    The game is basically two genres mixed together. A platforming adventure at heart with quick turn based combat when you engage enemies. Unfortunately it is not particularly good at either. The platforming is easy and uneventful with some nice puzzles and cut scenes to mix it up. The platforming    Adventure? RPG? Platformer? Turn based strategy? Story? I'm not sure this game knows either.

    The game is basically two genres mixed together. A platforming adventure at heart with quick turn based combat when you engage enemies. Unfortunately it is not particularly good at either. The platforming is easy and uneventful with some nice puzzles and cut scenes to mix it up. The platforming Occasionally has you miss attacking objects or negotiating windy tracks, But thats about it, nothing too interesting, difficult or new.

    The combat is where the gameplay is really at. Quick turns means you have to plan your next attack but it does pause before you commit your action allowing you to think about what's best to do. Some actions/attacks are faster and allow you to 'interrupt' enemies slower casting attacks. But that's about it. Once you have worked out the best combo then all is needed is to repeat it over and over until victory. Nothing amazing.

    The story and characters are childish but dull so I'm not sure of what age it was aimed at. It was neither offensive, enlightening, funny or captivating but it is east to follow.

    It's an open world map but it might as well be linear as there's only really two directions to travel: left or right.

    Just screams of averageness. It's good for a small developer I guess but it's not ground braking like FTL or Minecraft. Anybody who has rated this a 1/10 or a 10/10 clearly has no idea how to rate a game and needs ignoring.    … Expand
  4. 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
  5. wesker2012
    Apr 30, 2014
    5
    Child of Light is one of those games that transports you into another world and creates a serene, calm, and tranquil environment through the use of beautiful imagery and a soothing musical score. The game makes you really feel like your in a fairytale-esque dream. Most importantly, the gameplay feels very attuned with the story and atmosphere. Little details like the main character's hairChild of Light is one of those games that transports you into another world and creates a serene, calm, and tranquil environment through the use of beautiful imagery and a soothing musical score. The game makes you really feel like your in a fairytale-esque dream. Most importantly, the gameplay feels very attuned with the story and atmosphere. Little details like the main character's hair blowing in the wind or the wildlife moving in the background create an experience that feels very real. The protagonist's movement feels very natural and smooth and the controls and response time are perfect. Also, the absence of a HUD, really enhances the world coming to life. The combat is decent along with the gameplay in between the combat. The thing that really makes this game stand out is how well everything seems to flow together. The game just feels very natural and easy to play as if it was a game made out of a dream. Downsides for me was because its combat was turn based, it could get kinda repetitive. Having played many turn based rpgs, I'm a bit tired of them when there is a lot of enemies. Your enjoyment of this game will depend on how much turn based action you can stand. Also, the crafting gems system can be kind of confusing and annoying. I love the atmosphere, but wish the gameplay was more than just collecting gems and potions and generic turn based combat. Give it a try though if you like the atmosphere of the world.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. Daelus
    Aug 11, 2017
    6
    If I had a scale that I rated solely indie/ small scope video games on, I would likely give this an 8, but I am cursed with judging all games against....all games.

    Enjoyed the turned-based combat and thought the colors of the world were brilliant. The story and characters started off in the first hour or so as charming and engaging, but the more the more characters that were added and    If I had a scale that I rated solely indie/ small scope video games on, I would likely give this an 8, but I am cursed with judging all games against....all games.

    Enjoyed the turned-based combat and thought the colors of the world were brilliant. The story and characters started off in the first hour or so as charming and engaging, but the more the more characters that were added and recognizing that all dialogue as silly rhymes was not just a brief episode, made this game, for me, quite boring/ irritating; it had a decent, if derivative, story which would have been much better through normal dialogue than that ridiculousness....and ultimately that was the experience I had and that I will remember from this game......damn shame.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best Xbox One Game of 2014
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#30 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2014
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#37 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2014

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Pure Xbox
    Oct 22, 2014
    100
    The world needs more games like this.
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  2. Official Xbox Magazine
    May 30, 2014
    80
    And as a whimsical, sweet-natured tale of a princess who learns she must earn her right to return home, it's a warm-hearted departure we found difficult not to embrace. [July 2014, p.68]
  3. Worth Playing
    May 12, 2014
    90
    If you have a small interest in role-playing games, Child of Light comes highly recommended.
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