Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light

July 18, 2019

AdventureRPG Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

From the award-winning creators behind Journey (2013 Game of The Year) and the highly-acclaimed Flower, comes a ground-breaking social adventure that is set to warm your hearts. Welcome to the enchanting world of Sky, a beautifully-animated kingdom waiting to be explored by you and your loved ones. In Sky, we …

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2019
85.0 /100

"Sky: Children of Light on PlayStation feels right at home, bringing back that warm and fuzzy feeling Journey provided to so many people."

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Fernando Sánchez 33bits Jul 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

84.0

"Sky: Children of the Light comes to Nintendo Switch 2 years after its release for iOS and the wait has been worth it. It is undeniable that Thatgamecompany have experience in this type of game and have managed to collect …"

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Francesco Muccino Everyeye.it Jul 2019
80.0 /100

"The Nintendo Switch version of Sky Children of the Light manages to convincingly replicate what has been seen in the last two years on iOS and Android systems. Thatgamecompany&s;s work keeps intact the social components behind the adventure and the …"

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Jahanzeb Khan Noisy Pixel Jul 2019
65.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

62.0

Story

71.0

"For a video game to demand the player derive their own meaning from it is asking a lot. This makes Sky: Children of the Light a challenging proposition even as a free release on Switch. For many, it may be …"

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Kara Phillips Attack of the Fanboy Jul 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

80.0

"It&s;s time to rise in Sky: Children of the Light. In a world filled with despair, you are the light at the end of the tunnel. But you don&s;t shine alone. A sociable open world adventure awaits for everyone, so …"

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Luke Gittens Smash Jump Jul 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"Sky: Children of the Light is a great game that does something different in the multiplayer gaming genre and casts a primary focus on socializing, whether it be having fun with friends, making new peers, and anything in-between. It’s an …"

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Manuel Eichhorn Gamer&s;s Palace Jul 2019
71.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"I will remember this world for quite a while due to its closeness to Journey, but the experience as such will soon begin to fade."

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Neal Ronaghan NintendoWorldReport Jul 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

65.0

"The free-to-play open-ended nature of Sky might be slow-paced, especially if you&s;re not planning to empty your pocketbook, but the gentle pleasantness of exploring visually engaging worlds wordlessly with a new online friend or two is soothing and relaxing. If …"

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Neil Bolt PlayStation Universe Jul 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

30.0

"Sky: Children of the Light may not be as triumphantly impactful as Journey, but it still stands out as a very distinct online experience that gave me many of the same feelings thatgamecompany&s;s 2012 classic did. At the starting price …"

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Oliver Reynolds Nintendo Life Jul 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

60.0

"We love free stuff, and Sky: Children of the Light is perhaps the best experience you can get for free on the Switch to date. The visuals are simply stunning, whether you&s;re playing in handheld mode or on the big …"

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90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"Sky: Children of Light is an indie open world social game that has some stunning visuals. Flying in Sky is one of the most chill experiences I&s;ve had this year."

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Will Silberman Digital Chumps Jul 2019
88.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Sky: Children of the Light is a welcome addition to the PlayStation ecosystem, especially in a post-COVID world where happiness and cooperation are fleeting. As an MMO, Sky&s;s approach to player retention, exploration, and connection are uplifting, positive, and indeed …"

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Yann Bernard Gameblog Jul 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Two years later, some dark clouds are still shrouding Sky : Children of the Light, from technological or ergonomic points of view. But these prove superficial ways to consider ThatGameCompany&s;s work, since it affirms a unique experience towards universality, expressed …"

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