Child of Eden Review Round-up: Probably The Best Game on Kinect

Child of Eden's release meets with extremely glowing reviews, ranging from scores as literally as high as 10 to 8.5. Joystiq called the game "breathtaking," while Telegraph insists that the game is an "evolution of sorts, borne from the endeavor of creation."

10

joystiq.com review
Some players may be hung up by its brevity, but if its extension would have depreciated how breathtaking the rest of the game is, I don't think I'd have it any other way.
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9.0

eurogamer.net review
It leaves you with a peculiar sense of power: it feels as though you have the influence of a redemptive god, restoring a fallen world back to its Eden state after a corrupting virus. A splay of the fingers and what is broken is repaired, what is begun is finished. Alpha and Omega. Grasp and splay.
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9.0

telegraph.co.uk review
Its greatest achievement is making Kinect seem indispensable, allowing you to take centre stage and feel part of Eden's glittering landscape. An evolution of sorts, borne from the endeavour of creation.
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9.0

gamespy.com review
But even without Kinect, Child of Eden still delivers a fantastic artistic statement unlike any big-budget retail release in recent memory. Like spiritual predecessor Rez, Child of Eden's aesthetic approach seems tailor-made to encapsulate you within the experience, and the design has evolved to match the updated hardware -- with thoroughly mesmerizing results. Beautiful natural imagery (like birds and flowers) clashes wonderfully with flashing lights and robotic enemies amidst these vibrant animated backdrops, with thumping beats and catchy lyrics from Mizuguchi's band (Genki Rockets) propelling the journey.
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9.0

extremegamer.ca review
Expanding to your limbs, you can play 'Child of Eden' with a standard controller or by using Microsoft Kinect. Each method of control changes the feel to the game, although developed primary as a Kinect experience, using the normal controller is entertaining. With Kinect it will take awhile to build up your accuracy so expect a few minutes of total confusion. However once you get it, you will be lost in the world of Eden. Waving your arms around like they can shoot lasers is beyond cool and very eye-catching. Without confusion each arm acts a different mode of fire and is kept to the basics.It's like you are conducting your own gaming symphony.
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9.0

gamerlimit.com review
Despite it’s short length, many games strive to offer an experience on top of gameplay, but Child of Eden comes from left field to smash it’s competition into next year. With a striking marriage of motion controls and sensory overloads, Eden is a must have title in the Kinect library.
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8.5

ign.com review
It's rare for me to play a game and feel nothing but happiness, but that's what happened when I stepped in to save Eden. In a way, Child of Eden touched my soul. Yes, that sounds cheesy, but it's true. There's one downside -- even though it costs 50 bucks, Child of Eden can be beaten in only a few hours. While this is a fault, there are lots of unlockables and leaderboards to keep people's interest once the campaign is over. This is a game everyone should experience, especially with Kinect.
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8.5

gamespot.com review
Child of Eden is a bold artistic experiment that's also accessible and fun. It's easy to pick up and play, offers bursts of pure joy, and is even a pleasure to watch others play. It's over quickly, but the amount of unlockable content means it's something you can keep coming back to. Ultimately, if you value novelty and emotional engagement in your games, you'll find Child of Eden a memorable and rewarding experience.
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8.3

1up.com review
A fantastic mix of visual style and creativity, Child of Eden builds on the core concepts of Rez, but also plays it safe by not adding too much to overcomplicate the original formula. The resulting game is every bit as mesmerizing, even if it strays close to being too predictable at times. Kinect players get an added bonus via a new way to control the game that feels more satisfying at times than a controller, but supporting both really allows you to have the final say on what's best. Child of Eden isn't a traditional game and there are few games left that take audio-visual creativity to this level. If you already have the right audio setup to truly appreciate Child of Eden, you won't be disappointed. Play it loud and enjoy a unique video game experience.
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8.2

computerandvideogames.com review
Niche, but a true work of art and one that only a video game could achieve. It's marred by a lack of content but what's there is like nothing else we've seen and will force you to come back at least a few times.
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8.0

guardian.co.uk review
That's fine – all of those needs are well served elsewhere on the games shelf. In Child of Eden, you just do, and out of that sleek simplicity comes a game of giddying depth and potentially endless replayabilty, because every time you take on a level, the interaction of visuals, sound and motion makes it something slightly different. The best thing you can do is let the music take you with it.
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8.0

gameinformer.com review
Though brief, Child of Eden offers one of the most unique Kinect experiences to date. It's unfortunate our time in Eden's gorgeous confines ends too soon.
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8.0

oxm.co.uk review
If you're a newcomer to the Eden games and still aren't sure if you want to risk the 40 quid asking price, we have a solution: Download Rez HD for the excruciatingly reasonable price of 800MP, and give the decade-old inspiration a test drive. These Eden games are a journey that everyone should at least begin, and £45 is an amazing bundle price for two of the most intriguing and stylish games around.
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8.0

gamepro.com review
Q Entertainment's latest tranceadelic odyssey may be considered the second coming of Rez, but there's a duality in that.
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