Child of Light

Child of Light is a platforming role-playing video game developed by Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft. It was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One in April 2014, and for PlayStation Vita in July 2014. The game was later released on Nintendo Switch on 11 October 2018; the announcement of this release also teased a sequel. Versions for Amazon Luna and Google Stadia were released in August and October 2021, respectively. The game is powered by UbiArt Framework.

The game’s story takes place in the fictional land of Lemuria, which has been plunged into darkness by the evil Queen of the Night. Aurora, a young princess from 1895 Austria, falls into a coma and awakens in Lemuria. She must fight the Queen of the Night and restore light to the land.

Child of Light is a side-scrolling game with turn-based combat. The player controls Aurora and up to two other characters. Battles are fought against enemies that appear on the screen. The player can attack enemies with regular attacks, special attacks, and magic spells. The player can also defend against attacks and use items to heal themselves or their allies.

The game is known for its beautiful art style, which is inspired by children’s books and fairy tales. The game’s soundtrack is also highly acclaimed, and was composed by Cœur de pirate.

Child of Light was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its art style, music, story, and gameplay. The game was nominated for several awards, including the Game Awards for Best Score and Music, and the Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Character Animation in a Video Game.

The game is generally considered to be appropriate for children ages 10 and up. The ESRB rates the game for Fantasy Violence, but it is relatively mild. There is some sword fighting and magic spell casting, but no blood or gore. The game also has some mild peril, such as Aurora falling from cliffs or being attacked by enemies.

Overall, Child of Light is a beautiful, charming, and challenging game that is perfect for fans of role-playing games, platformers, and fairy tales. It is a game that can be enjoyed by players of all ages.