Child of Light: 2 Critics' Takes & Games Like It

Child of Light

2 critics 3 lists ★ 3.8/5 RAWG RPGIndie

A girl named Aurora is the daughter of the Duke of Austria, who recently married again. Aurora suffers from a physical ailment, because of which she sleeps a lot. Once upon awakening, the girl finds herself in the mythical world of Lemuria. The princess meets a firefly named Ignikulius, who leads Aurora to the Forest Fairy, who was captured in a stained-glass window. After liberation, the fairy tells that the dark Queen Umbra stole the sun and the moon of Lemuria. The fairy gives Aurora a flute, stars and, together with them, the ability to fly. But the Aurora pursues her own goals. She seeks to return to her father, who became very ill after his daughter disappeared. After going through nu

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The MechanicGen X

Ubisoft's 2014 *Child of Light* was a departure, a beautiful, hand-drawn watercolor RPG. Its poetic, rhyming narrative about a princess venturing through a fantastical world paired seamlessly with a unique turn-based combat system that incorporated platforming elements. It demonstrated that a major publisher could deliver an intimate, artistically driven experience reminiscent of indie titles, offering a melancholic yet hopeful journey that captivated with its story and visual charm.

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The Dopamine ReactorGen Alpha

Child of Light is a playable watercolor painting. Its world, Lemuria, is a beautiful, melancholic fairy tale. You play Aurora, a princess on a quest. The art style, powered by the UbiArt Framework, is stunning. Dialogues are poetic, often rhyming. Combat is a strategic, turn-based system. It’s a gentle, introspective RPG. This version feels like an illuminated manuscript come to life. It's a truly enchanting adventure.

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Child of Light

Where to playPlayStation 3 · PlayStation 4 · PS Vita · Wii U · Xbox 360 · Xbox One

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