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[Poetic.Injustice]

Polygon - 6.5

I finished Aurora's tale wanting more, wondering what might be there below the surface that Ubisoft Montreal is content to only scratch. That's the problem with Child of Light, ultimately. It's a beautiful, familiar trip evoking stories I've heard and places I've imagined before. But it's all so ephemeral — less than a day after finishing it, I can already feel my memories of my time in Lemuria and the characters I met there drifting away.

http://www.polygon.com/2014/4/28/5660322/child-of-light-review-xbox-one-ps4-xbox-360-ps3

Gamespot - 8

Child of Light is a remarkable adventure. I wouldn't have thought that was true during the first couple of hours given that my expectations of what kind of game this was shattered when reality showed its face. But once I accepted the sadness that is so intertwined with every element, I grew so much closer to Child of Light. It's easy to heap praise on the combat because it's so interesting and engaging, and it's certainly a high point in this adventure. That's not what makes Child of Light stand out, though. Rather, it's how confident it is in its own feelings of woe. There are so few games willing to explore that dull ache that I became mesmerized by Aurora's journey, even when I needed to step away from her plight while I regained my composure. Child of Light is a wonderfully realized, somber adventure, and I couldn't be happier that such a game exists.

http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/child-of-light-review/1900-6415744/

Eurogamer - 8

Child of Light stands as a wonderfully realised venture into unfamiliar territory for Ubisoft - and a welcome reminder that the industry's major players still have the creative flair to push beyond the lucrative safe ground that they so often favour to create well-crafted, highly-polished gems such as this.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-04-28-child-of-light-review


Gamesradar - 4.5/5

Child of Light is many things: a fantastic, engaging RPG that doesn't overstay its welcome; a game with incredible art design and an equally impressive soundtrack; a virtual fairy tale whose characters are cool with sacrificing clarity so long as doing so means pulling off a sick rhyme. (I jest, it's endearing, really.) It's a memorable, creative experience that's more than worthy of the asking price.

http://www.gamesradar.com/child-of-light-review/

Destructoid - 8.5[/URL]

Child of Light will satiate pretty much everyone but the most hardcore of RPG fans, and even then, they'll find plenty of enjoyment. There are a few minor issues here and there that hold it back from instant-classic status that could be enhanced in a sequel or future work, but regardless, Child of Light is a noble effort from Ubisoft Montreal, and another win to put in the studio's diverse portfolio.

http://www.destructoid.com/review-child-of-light-273702.phtml

Edge - 5

Instead, Child Of Light is an already slow game that’s needlessly bogged down by those signature Ubisoft systems. The levelling is the worst culprit: by the time the credits have rolled, there will be over 70 skill icons on six separate trees, and most offer up the same minor bonuses you get automatically when you level up. It may be designed for families, but Child Of Light is too cluttered and too slow to hold the attention of lone players, let alone multiple generations sharing a sofa. Bickering over whether to spend a skill point on a couple more magic points or a minor damage buff isn’t much of a family pursuit, after all. It’s a game that, for all the intricacy of its systems and the charm of its painterly world, feels oddly empty.

http://www.edge-online.com/review/child-of-light-review/

Videogamer - 9

The biggest complaint I can levy against Child of Light is its relative lack of challenge. I fell only twice in the main story, and a quick shuffle meant the enemies were quickly swept aside. On the other hand, this is an RPG that never feels like a grind. It is one to enjoy, to soak in, to escape into and enjoy every moment you have with it.

http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/child_of_light_review.html

Game Informer - 8

Child of Light isn’t all style with no substance. The writing and story suffer due to Ubisoft Montreal doubling down on the whimsy factor, but that doesn’t stop the gameplay from being accessible and entertaining, and a new game plus option keeps the adventure alive for additional playthroughs. Child of Light isn’t a top-tier RPG, but its solid mechanics and visual flair ensure that it also isn’t a forgettable one.

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/c...4/28/child-of-light-review-game-informer.aspx

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Destructoid - 8.5

http://www.destructoid.com/review-child-of-light-273702.phtml

Gamesradar - 4.5/5

http://www.gamesradar.com/child-of-light-review/

Dualshockers - 10

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/04/28/review-child-of-light/

 

[JON4495]

Polygon's link isn't working for me

 

[Blimblim]

Our review with many 1080p60 videos is up As usual, just the conclusion in the English version, full review only in French.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_we_reviewed_child_of_light-15244_en.html
We tried to avoid as much important spoilers as possible in the videos, so no boss fights especially.
Our reviewer enjoyed the game quite a lot. Just make sure you play on hard to get some challenge, as the game in normal is a breeze.

 

[Levito]

The Polygon review looks like it's been taken down.


EDIT: back up

 

[Parakeetman]

Shouldnt this be in the OT instead?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806118

 

[Sn4ke_911]

IGN review delayed.

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/28/child-of-light-review

 

[kudoboi]

Shouldnt this be in the OT instead?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806118

don't we usually do a separate thread for reviews?

 

[Nugg]

Shouldnt this be in the OT instead?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806118

Nope, review threads are the norm these days. It helps keep the bullshit out of the OT when reviews are divisive.

 

[Jim]

Our review
B

 

[Bsigg12]

Shouldnt this be in the OT instead?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806118

No, we have been doing review threads for a while now as well as the OT.

 

[wrowa]

Shouldnt this be in the OT instead?

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=806118

There are review threads for most noteable releases. It keeps the OTs cleam from review discussions.

 

[L1NETT]

9/10 Videogamer

http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/child_of_light_review.html

Video thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylzDevF_w8M

 

[S1kkZ]

Our review with many 1080p60 videos is up As usual, just the conclusion in the English version, full review only in French.
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_we_reviewed_child_of_light-15244_en.html
We tried to avoid as much important spoilers as possible in the videos, so no boss fights especially.
Our reviewer enjoyed the game quite a lot. Just make sure you play on hard to get some challenge, as the game in normal is a breeze.

thanks. great videos as usual.

 

[Vinc]

Here's our review: http://gamefocus.ca/reviews/xbox-one/child-of-light/and-then-there-was-light.php

Loved the game.

No spoilers whatsoever, it's a really enjoyable ride. Not perfect, but surprising in many ways and definitely very refreshing. It's so gorgeous too...

 

[Calcium]

It looks to be getting favorable reviews. Fantastic.

 

[Chun-Li]

TheSixthAxis gave it a 10

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2014/04/28/child-of-light-review/

 

[get2sammyb]

Our reviewer really liked it:

Child of Light PS4 Review - 9/10

Child of Light has a few flaws, but these don’t prevent it from being an instant classic. A lot like Braid in 2008, this will be a title that comes to represent a whole new generation of ‘artsy’ affairs, and while its running time leans a little on the short side, its excellent battle system and outstanding art style will ensure that you enjoy every minute while it lasts. If you’re looking for something a little different for your PS4 – or you just want to reward the poor writer who had to spend months slumped over a rhyming dictionary in order to concoct the cunningly clever plot – then this is very much a must buy.

http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/child_of_light

 

[galvenize]

Jeuxvideo.com 18/20

http://www.jeuxvideo.com/articles/0001/00019565-child-of-light-test.htm#infos

 

[Jawmuncher]

DAMN looking good for Child of Light.
Guess I need to try and play this sooner than later.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Our reviewer really liked it:

Child of Light PS4 Review - 9/10


http://www.pushsquare.com/reviews/ps4/child_of_light

Quite strong praise there.

So far sounds like the easiest 15$ purchase ever

 

[dex3108]

Edge - 5/10

http://www.edge-online.com/review/child-of-light-review/

 

[LiK]

Looks like a great game.

 

[Majestad]

Will be getting it tomorrow!

 

[Levito]

Robert from Zeboyd Games wrote a review of Polygon's review.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Edge - 5/10

http://www.edge-online.com/review/child-of-light-review/

Ouch.

 

[Tohsaka]

I'm glad it's getting good reviews, can't wait to play it tomorrow.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

Yeah a big thumbs up !

 

[skynidas]

Edge - 5/10

http://www.edge-online.com/review/child-of-light-review/

jeez.

other reviews are looking good

 

[yurinka]

Edge - 5

http://www.edge-online.com/review/child-of-light-review/

You made me cry, Edge. Thanks God that the other reviews have more or less the scores I expected.

 

[Seda]

Here's mine --> http://www.rpgsite.net/review/3512-child-of-light-review

I cannot stress this enough. Play on Hard. Normal mode is boring as the game puts too many conveniences in place that remove any semblance of challenge or difficulty. Hard mode is is much better.

 

[Raven77]

Any word on the games length?

Picking this one up for sure.

 

[Kajiba]

Happy it's getting some good reviews.

 

[nelchaar]

Here's mine --> http://www.rpgsite.net/review/3512-child-of-light-review

I cannot stress this enough. Play on Hard. Normal mode is boring as the game puts too many conveniences in place that remove any semblance of challenge or difficulty. Hard mode is is much better.

Oh man, thanks for the heads up. I always go for normal mode.

 

[galvenize]

Any word on the games length?

Picking this one up for sure.

10 hours average

 

[iNvid02]

alright then, hard mode it is

 

[Canis lupus]

It may be designed for families, but Child Of Light is too cluttered and too slow Edge

Was it not cinematic enough?

Good scores all round, shame the Deluxe box doesnt have a disc in i.

 

[Saty]

Can you change the difficulty on the fly?

 

[Seda]

Can you change the difficulty on the fly?

Yes you can.

 

[Ermac]

What does hard mode change?

 

[swazzyswess]

Was it not cinematic enough?

Nothing to do with their criticism. At all.

 

[jackal27]

Haha, cya Polygon and Edge. You can't stop this train.

Looks like I'm probably picking this up! These are great reviews! Finally something to play on my Wii U.

 

[plutoknight]

Hmm now do I pick it up on PS4 or Wii U...reviews seem generally solid and 10-12 hours sounds just about right.

 

[Jonboy]

Robert from Zeboyd Games wrote a review of Polygon's review.

Hahaha! That is awesome. Almost worthy of it's own thread.

In short, I give Polygon’s review of Child of Light a 3.5/10. They broke the review embargo (only by an hour or two but still), they complained about problems (lack of depth) that were their own fault (for playing on the easiest mode & not really delving into the game’s systems) and not the game’s, but to their credit, their site is pretty so it wasn’t a complete wash.

 

[L1NETT]

Didn't see it posted, unless i'm goin blind

8/10 Gameinformer

http://www.gameinformer.com/games/child_of_light/b/xboxone/archive/2014/04/28/child-of-light-review-game-informer.aspx

Edit: In the OP, my bad.

 

[Effect]

Here's mine --> http://www.rpgsite.net/review/3512-child-of-light-review

I cannot stress this enough. Play on Hard. Normal mode is boring as the game puts too many conveniences in place that remove any semblance of challenge or difficulty. Hard mode is is much better.

Thanks for the heads up.

 

[Seda]

What does hard mode change?

Enemy strength and defense first and foremost. Secondly, there are these flower pods in battle that the firefly can hover over gather HP, MP, and energy orbs to heal your party during combat. In Hard mode, these 'pods' only release energy orbs - basically the firefly's bar that allows him to slow down enemies. There are still health pickups outside of battle though.

Finally, I believe enemies move faster along the timeline/ATB bar.

 

[Vitor711]

jeez.

other reviews are looking good

Edge and Polygon going against the grain with perhaps overly harsh scores - who would have guessed?

 

[Saty]

Yes you can.

Good. And it really shines badly on the Polygon review. You can change difficulty on the fly but he didn't bother to even look if you can even with all the complaints about challenge?

 

[illmatic22]

So what difficulty is recommended for the game?