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Play Overview
Child of Light (2014) is a platform game presented like a fairy tale, where you play a young girl, Aurora, on a quest to save her kingdom from the darkness. Battle encounters break up the adventure and power up your character. To finally make it home, you must defeat the dark creatures and win back the sun, the moon and the stars.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Child of Light 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
Our examiner, Andy Robertson, first checked Child of Light 5 years ago. It was re-examined by Thom Robertson and updated 4 weeks ago.
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Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
PEGI 7+ with fear and violence. ESRB rated this EVERYONE 10+: Players use swords and magic spells to defend against fantastical enemies (e.g., giants, ghosts, stone statues); enemies generally cry out and disappear amid puffs of smoke. The game includes some thematic elements within text (e.g., a child's death, a reference to being poisoned); one cutscene depicts a woman dying. A handful of sequences depict drunk characters (e.g., birds drinking from bottles, hiccuping, stumbling); some characters also smoke tobacco pipes.
Skill Level
9+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. THe fairytale design and setting make this attractive to younger players. Provided they can learn the fighting mechanics and platforming accuracy there is a lot to enjoy here.
Costs
Child of Light usually costs £11.49 to £16.
Child of Light offers low priced purchases to add special cosmetic items, characters, and outfits.
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Child of Light
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
Child of Light offers low priced purchases to add special cosmetic items, characters, and outfits.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 30/04/2014, updated in 2018
Out Now: PC, PS Vita, PS3, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Skill Rating: 9+ year-olds
Players: 1-2
Genres: Adventure, Narrative (Fighting, Platform, Puzzle and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Ubisoft MTL (@UbisoftMTL)
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