Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Processeur : Intel Core2Duo E8200 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X2 240 @ 2.8 GHz Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GeForce 8800 GT or AMD Radeon HD2900 XT (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX : Version 9.0c Réseau : connexion internet haut débit Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows Vista Processeur : Intel Core2Quad Q8400 @ 2.6 GHz or AMD Athlon II X4 620 @ 2.6 GHz Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : nVidia GeForce GTX260 or AMD Radeon HD4870 (512MB VRAM with Shader Model 4.0 or higher) DirectX : Version 9.0c Espace disque : 3 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : DirectX Compatible Sound Card with latest drivers Notes supplémentaires : Windows-compatible keyboard and mouse required, optional Microsoft XBOX360 controller or compatible
Child of Light
A poetic RPG that lingers in memory long after the credits roll. Despite technical hiccups, its fairy-tale charm shines through, drawing players deep into its world.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 105 | 83 | 9 | 13 |
| Graphics / art | 97 | 92 | 0 | 5 |
| Story / writing | 82 | 78 | 0 | 4 |
| Audio / music | 58 | 57 | 0 | 1 |
| Interface / UX | 31 | 2 | 0 | 29 |
| Performance | 22 | 2 | 0 | 20 |
| Stability / bugs | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Content / longevity | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Multiplayer | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 16 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.
🪤 49 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Feb 07, 2014 · All-time low: €3.74 (Jun 12, 2015)
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Strengths
- The story weaves a spell: 78 positive mentions out of 82 reviews mentioning it
- Stunning visuals captivate players: 92 positive mentions out of 97 reviews about graphics
- Music and atmosphere enchant almost universally: 57 positive mentions out of 58 reviews about audio
- Those who play beyond two hours overwhelmingly keep going: 72% positive for 2-10h players, rising to 95% for 25+ hour sessions
Weaknesses
- Frequent crashes disrupt the experience: 12 negative mentions, all citing bugs with no positives
- User interface frustrates many: 29 negative mentions out of 31 reviews mentioning UI
- Performance struggles to match its beauty: only 2 positive mentions out of 22 about technical performance
Who is it for?
Fans of narrative-driven RPGs and fairy-tale aesthetics will find a rare gem. Players seeking flawless execution may need patience.
Is Child of Light worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 91% of 13,464 Steam reviews are positive (player score 81/100). Most-praised strength: The story weaves a spell. Current price: 4,49€ (70% off).
Verdict
Child of Light enchants with its artistic vision and storytelling, though technical flaws and interface quirks create barriers. A game that demands emotional investment rather than technical perfection.
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