Child Of Light

When you think Ubisoft, it's usually Assassins Creed, Far Cry, or other such games that come to mind. Action, 3D environments, and button mashing. They're compelling, but the developers' Child of Light offers a much different experience. Polygons give way to beautiful hand-drawn scenes and button mashing to an intelligently crafted combat system. The land of Lemuria is stunning, presented in a side-scrolling nature with RPG elements. Characters are equally interesting in design, the protagonist Aurora being a red-haired child with a penchant for adventure. It's another game that's easy to play and difficult to master, the combat and atmosphere a homage to early Square Enix games. However, there's also a lot of new elements in there too. The imaginative world is only second to the script, which imitates a fairy-tale like nature and contains amazing characterization. It's short yet emotion-filled, heightened by the option of co-op and a beautiful accompanying score. It's the polish that makes this game worth its placing. A simplicity that lends itself well to any gamer, but refuses to cut out any of the vital elements. It's an adventure, from start to finish, and it will leave you lost in its world.