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Child of Light

Ubisoft Montréal· April 29, 2014
RPG
GameValio RecommendationMaybe

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Losing players
Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
Quality
85/100
Value
40/100
Popularity
34/100
$14.99

Where to buy

Live prices across 2 stores · Updated last month ago

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Avg$14.99
Hist. Low$4.05
Best Price
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Current Price

$14.99

Hist. Low · $4.05

Price History

Behind the recommendation

The raw numbers that fed our recommendation.

Quality
85/100
91% positive (12,102 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 77/100 — generally favorable from critics
12,102 reviews — very trustworthy data
Value
40/100
$14.99 — reasonable price
Popularity
34/100
+10% player growth
11 concurrent players — niche audience
12,102 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release info, metadata and the system specs you'll need.

Release Date

April 29, 2014

Developers

Ubisoft Montréal

Publishers

Ubisoft

Platforms

Windows

Steam Recs

12,093

Official Website

childoflight.ubi.com

Categories

Single-playerMulti-playerShared/Split ScreenPartial Controller SupportRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play TogetherFamily Sharing

Supported Languages · 8 languages, 8 with full audio

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainJapanesePortuguese - BrazilRussian

PC Requirements

Recommended

OS *Windows Vista
ProcessorIntel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsnVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher)
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage3 GB available space
Sound CardDirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers
Additional NotesWindows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible

How the game's holding up

Reviews, sentiment and concurrent players. Tracked daily.

Steam Review Score

91%

Very Positive

Positive-review ratio over time

Review Counts

11k

POSITIVE · 1k NEGATIVE

Positive vs negative review build-up

Player Count

10

PEAK (24H) · 19 ALL-TIME IN RANGE

Daily peak concurrent players

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Child of Light worth buying?

Not urgent, but worth watching — it's in a reasonable spot without being an obvious must-buy.

Where can I buy Child of Light cheapest?

The best current deal for Child of Light is on GreenManGaming for $14.99.

What type of game is Child of Light?

Child of Light is categorized as: RPG.

What platforms is Child of Light available on?

Child of Light is available on: Windows.

When was Child of Light released?

Child of Light was released on April 29, 2014.

How many people are playing Child of Light?

According to recent data, Child of Light has approximately 10 concurrent players 4 hours ago.

Who made Child of Light?

Developed by: Ubisoft Montréal

Published by: Ubisoft

What are the best deals for Child of Light?

We're currently tracking 2 deals for Child of Light across different stores:

  • GreenManGaming: $14.99
  • Steam: $14.99
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