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[Karak]

Finishing up my review now. So much to love.

 

[Effect]

GamingPixelShow/Nintendo Review Zone has a review up of the Wii U version with footage. 4.5 out of 5. Goes into the combat and crafting system.

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

 

[foxuzamaki]

GamingPixelShow/Nintendo Review Zone has a review up of the Wii U version with footage. 4.5 out of 5. Goes into the combat and crafting system.

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

sweet

 

[thefatness16]

Looks like it's doing well for itself, in terms of reviews. I already pre ordered, so I can't wait.

 

[Chris R]

Polygon gave it a 6.5? Time to look this up, it might be something I'm interested in!

 

[Gammacide]

I hadn't heard of this until recently and one watch of the trailer and I knew I had to play it. I am a sucker for gorgeous art and beautiful music, not to mention interesting and different gameplay. Very excited to download!

 

[Karak]

I rated it a buy. Simply fantastic in my opinion.
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[Converse]

Here's my review. Absolutely adored the game.

http://press-start.com.au/2014/04/29...-light-review/

Good stuff, and well done. Makes me look forward to the game even more.

TIME has also given the game a positive review -- "Child of Light Review: A World as Lovely as It Is Dark and Deep."

 

[dex3108]

IGN 9.3

http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/04/29/child-of-light-review

 

[ComputerMKII]

Gamekult: 6/10

Translation of their conclusion:

Here's a game that had everything to seduce on paper: an original licence, a mix of good influences, characters devoid of clichés, a surprising artistic direction and even a well-implemented, new idea. Given that the development team was reduced yet had the support of a huge structure for this particularly confined project, we hoped to see better writers shine and for them to do away with the industrial aspect of design, which we often see in AAA productions. However, the Ubisoft Montreal title gets tiresome in the medium term as much as it enchants at first, allowing itself an almost anecdotal ending. Far from being bad on all points, it's only average just about everywhere. Child of Light could have been a magnificent and epic poem, it's eventually just a pretty, yet somewhat hollow lullaby.

THE GOOD

• A Singular artistic direction
• A wonderful open world
• Characters are original and not caricatured
• An efficient battle system...

THE BAD

• Big lack of rhythm
• Soporific music
• Exploration gets repetitive quickly
• Enemies lack variety
• Too many useless sweets
• ... which shows its limits quickly

 

[djtiesto]

As I expected, a lot of mixed reactions... guess this has to be one of those games where I will have to play and judge for myself... sadly, a lot of the flaws brought up are things that would directly affect my love of the game - especially if it has a weak soundtrack and a simplistic battle system. I'd love to see more reviews from hardcore RPGers, though.

 

[ComputerMKII]

sadly, a lot of the flaws brought up are things that would directly affect my love of the game - especially if it has a weak soundtrack

It depends... do you like Ludovico Einaudi?

 

[Seda]

As I expected, a lot of mixed reactions... guess this has to be one of those games where I will have to play and judge for myself... sadly, a lot of the flaws brought up are things that would directly affect my love of the game - especially if it has a weak soundtrack and a simplistic battle system. I'd love to see more reviews from hardcore RPGers, though.

Do you like Grandia's combat? If so, it's worth a try. There's a demo on PSN.

 

[th4tguy]

Any one know how you chose to move between different paths? For example, I went up a ramp that levels off with the ground. I want to go back down the ramp but it keeps making me walk over it maintaining ground level.

Edit: Never mind, just figured it out. Hold down and press jump.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Nice reviews. Gonna pick this up today. How long is the game?

 

[Blak_Status]

How is the local co-op guys? Thinking about getting this to play with my gf.