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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 83 | 26 |
| Creator reviews (3 tracked) | – | 84 | 1 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 84 | 28 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 83% | 77 | 7 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 17 reviews sampled · 19 total reviews in window · weighted 12.1 up / 2.4 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (110)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 90
“Someone will likely prove this statement wrong, but there hasn't been a game that's run this far with the storybook conceit, and if there is, it's a near-certainty it wasn't executed with this much beauty, heart, and care.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“Child of Light can be considered a pleasant surprise for RPG lovers and for those who enjoy a good game. In addition to having a very good story with twists and turns, it has many characters, each with their own motivation, a setting that is wonderful, almost like a work of art in motion, with an orchestra playing in your ear the right and perfect music for each moment, combined with a solid, simple gameplay that offers many variations of strategy.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“The end draws near, we've made our case. Presented to you now, this work of art. It's more than just a pretty face: this game has fun, it has wonder, it has heart.For its fanciful flights of pleasure (and rhyming much better than this) Is Child of Light a treasure? Dear reader, absolutely, it is!”
read full review ↗ - 80
“This is a unique and affecting title that is worth seeking out by any who haven’t tried it before.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Child of Light unfolds as an amusing and original game, but on top of that, it's beautiful. UbiArt Frameworks' engine demonstrates once more it's great capabilities to be the perfect tool for those titles aiming for artistic beauty.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“Child Of Light is a joyous story about how tragedy, be it in achievement form or otherwise, shapes the strongest of us, how the only way to measure love is through pain. Aurora's coming-of-age is disguised as a righteous fight. There is a lot of tragedy in Child Of Light, but she chooses to see the triumph.”
read full review ↗ - 83
“Child of Light is a fanciful game that shows what great presentation can mean to a game.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Child of Light is a great first step into the genre for Ubisoft and a thoroughly enjoyable experience overall. It takes the classic Active Time Battle system and puts a twist on it with the Timeline mechanic. The presentation is top notch and sure to generate some interest in the game all on its own.”
read full review ↗ - 100
“With exciting mechanics, a gripping combat system, and an imaginative world that's equally ominous and elegant, Child of Light constantly fires on all cylinders, sure to leave an impression that's hard to shake.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“Child of Light perhaps doesn't shine as bright as it might, but it's nonetheless quite a dazzling sight.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“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.”
read full review ↗ - 75
“In the end, I loved Child of Light less than I hoped I would. It is terrific to look at, and its battle system remained addictive for several hours of gameplay. The humdrum exploration, the too-repetitive (though fun) combat, and the unfocused story bring the title down after a strong first impression. I still believe it is worth experiencing, especially given the scarcity of RPGs on the Wii U, but some fundamental flaws keep it from getting my unconditional recommendation.”
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