Child of Light is an amazingly good JRPG platformer. Even a decade after release, the visuals, soundtrack, and general atmosphere are amazing. The skill trees and gem upgrades are also straightforward, but welcome, and there are some interesting quirks in combat tied to the floating light companion that you control independently. It's set up as a fairy tale, so there isn't a lot of dialogue outside of some minor rhymes, but the game also doesn't drag on unnecessarily. Only one company could stumble on to such a wonderfully unique game and then refuse to make any follow ups while Ubisofting their way through Mixed review release after release after release in the same few tired franchises. Yikes.
Child of Light
- Release Date:
- Apr 29, 2014
- Metacritic:
- 77
- Developer:
- Ubisoft Montréal
- Publisher:
- Ubisoft
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
Key Features
An Adventure Waits!
Created by a talented team at Ubisoft Montreal using the UbiArt Framework, Child of Light is an RPG inspired by fairy tales complemented with a story carefully crafted in verse and rhyme. Step into a living painting, the breathtaking scenery of Lemuria is an invitation to explore a long lost world.
Enter the World of Lemuria
Across your journey through Lemuria you will encounter many eccentric creatures, from spirits of the forest to talking mice to wicked witches and evil sea serpents. Discover a vast land with iconic locations and exciting dungeons that will evolve as Aurora regains the stolen lights.
Fight the Dark
Battle enemies using an Active-Time Battle System alongside the firefly Igniculus and other members of Aurora’s party on their quest to recover the sun, the moon and the stars. Beat your enemies using a deep party system and the varied skill trees of your party. Play with a friend as both Aurora and Igniculus using the seamless drop-in drop-out cooperative multiplayer.
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User Reviews
I recently bought this game on Steam however have been playing it for many years on Xbox, this is probably my favourite RPG, i think its just perfect and would recommend people to give this game a go. OST is also goated (Coeur de pirate my beloved) and factoring in the artwork and story this game is just a beautiful masterpiece.
A perfect game. Requires a work around for certain cpu's with high thread count. How there was never a sequel is beyond me.
Everything is beautiful about this game
8/10
One of the most unique and visually stunning games I have ever played.
I played this one back in the day on Console. A short game ( around 10-13 hours or so) with a gorgeous artstyle, great OST and Charming story!
This game is a lot of fun ! Highly recommended.
Amazing game, truly great work by the devs. Using the mouse for different actions is so interactive ! The Dialogue is super !!! everything rimes it's just a well rounded game and should be an example for future game devs I only paid $5 dollars and its worth a lot more !! Super happy with the game and would recommend to anyone
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
Recommended
- OS *: Windows Vista
- Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
- Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
FAQ
How much does Child of Light cost?
Child of Light costs $14.99.
What are the system requirements for Child of Light?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible Recommended: Recommended: OS *: Windows Vista Processor: Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX: Version 9.0c Storage: 3 GB available space Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Additional Notes: Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
What platforms is Child of Light available on?
Child of Light is available on Windows PC.
Is Child of Light worth buying?
Child of Light has 95% positive reviews from 22 players. Metacritic score: 77/100.
When was Child of Light released?
Child of Light was released on Apr 29, 2014.
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