Sky: Children of the Light is a breathtaking follow-up to thatgamecompany’s previous hit title, Journey. You know this game has something special going for it the moment you install it. It is an mmorpg set in the sky, among floating islands. You are given a set of wings, and you have to soar between these islands, freeing spirits, restoring fallen stars to their rightful places in the constellations, and making friends by spreading the light of friendship. This game is so wholesome that it can make you sick.
Sky: Children of the Light Gameplay
The game claims more than half the experience is sound, and this is true. You absolutely need a great pair of earphones, because the sound design sets the stage and pulls at your heartstrings at just the right moment. Then there are the environments, and these are just stunning. There are seven sky islands for now, and the whole world is just a pleasure to soar about in, even if you are not actually accomplishing anything. There are some deep mysteries in these islands to unlock, and even a dark side that you can only explore when you team up with friends, which you have to do by simply hanging out near the benches in common areas, or what serves as the town in the world of Sky. Every single thing that we take for granted in such games has a unique and surprisingly logical interpretation, a whole new way of doing things that actually works. For example, no one has an unrefined username floating over their heads. Instead, when you make a friend, you can give them whatever name you like! The story is entirely mystical, with not too many things explicitly explained. The controls are simple, joystick on the left and wings / camera on the right. There are contextual buttons and actions that appear depending on the objects that you are interacting with, which can be candles, shrines, fires, other players or NPCs.
Sky: Children of the Light Verdict
Sky is simply beautiful. The characters move with the same elegant grace as their capes that flutter behind them. Those who have played previous titles by thatgamecompany can expect the gameplay experience to be calm, magical and uplifting, similar to their previous titles, Flow, Journey or Flower. This is a deep and fulfilling title, one that rewards selflessness, empathy, compassion and kindness, accompanied by visuals and sounds that encourage you to be the best version of yourself.
SKOAR: 8.5/10
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Publisher: thatgamecompany inc
Developer: thatgamecompany inc
Platform: Android & iOS
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