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Child of Light vs Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

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Child of Light
Child of LightA hand-painted RPG adventure where a princess restores light to a dark kingdom.
Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter
Drawn to Life: The Next ChapterDraw and adventure in a hand‑drawn world to rescue the Raposa village.
Overview
Description

Child of Light is a hand-painted platforming role‑playing game presented like a storybook told in verse. Players guide Aurora, a young princess, through the dreamlike land of Lemuria to recover the stolen Sun, Moon, and Stars. Along the journey Aurora gathers allies, battles the Black Queen’s minions with turn‑based combat, and explores a poetic world filled with wonder and peril. The game supports both solo play and cooperative modes across multiple consoles and PC.

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter is a 2D platform adventure where players use the DS touchscreen to create characters, objects, and entire environments. The game follows the Raposa villagers as they search for their missing friend Heather and battle the darkness‑wielding Wilfre. The title emphasizes creative drawing mechanics, colorful world restoration, and a story-driven quest across diverse locations like Watersong, Lavasteam, and the Galactic Jungle. It offers a single‑player experience tailored for younger audiences and fans of imaginative gameplay.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
CRPG
Platformers
Best for
Story‑driven platform RPG fans
Kids and creative gamers
Specifications
General
msrp
$14.9950%
$29.99
release date
2014-04-29
2009-10-08
Specifications
developer
Ubisoft Montreal
5th Cell
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
THQ
age rating
PEGI 7, ESRB E10+
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player
critic score
88/100+21%
73/100
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Beautiful hand‑painted visuals
  • Engaging turn‑based combat
  • Poetic storytelling
  • Accessible difficulty curve
  • Innovative drawing mechanics integrated with platforming.
  • Bright, colorful art style that appeals to all ages.
  • Engaging story with memorable characters.
  • Simple controls perfect for younger players.
Cons
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Occasional imprecise platforming controls
  • Multiplayer features are modest
  • Limited to Nintendo DS hardware.
  • No multiplayer or online features.
  • Drawing precision can be frustrating on older stylus models.
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The Verdict

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Drawn to Life offers unique drawing‑based platforming for younger, creative players on DS, while Child of Light delivers a richer story‑driven RPG with higher critical praise and broader platform support.

Key differences

  • Platform: Drawn to Life is DS‑only; Child of Light runs on PS3/PS4, PC, Xbox 360/One.
  • Gameplay focus: Drawn to Life centers on drawing mechanics and simple platforming; Child of Light combines side‑scroll platforming with turn‑based RPG combat.
  • Critical reception: Drawn to Life scored 73/100, Child of Light 88/100.
  • Multiplayer: Drawn to Life is single‑player only; Child of Light adds co‑op play.
  • Price: Drawn to Life costs $29.99, Child of Light $14.99.
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Gameplay & fun factor

Child of Light blends platforming with turn‑based combat and a poetic story, offering deeper variety than Drawn to Life's drawing platformer.

Child of Light

Platform availability

Child of Light is available on multiple consoles and PC; Drawn to Life is limited to Nintendo DS.

Child of Light

Price & value

Child of Light costs $14.99 versus $29.99 for Drawn to Life, providing lower upfront cost.

Child of Light

Multiplayer / co‑op

Child of Light includes co‑operative play; Drawn to Life is single‑player only.

Child of Light

Content & replayability

Higher critic score (88 vs 73) and RPG elements suggest more lasting engagement despite noted limited replay after story.

Child of Light

Difficulty & accessibility

Drawn to Life’s simple controls and ESRB E rating target younger kids, making it more accessible for that audience.

Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter

Graphics & performance

Child of Light features fully hand‑painted, storybook visuals across modern hardware; Drawn to Life is limited DS graphics.

Child of Light

Choose Child of Light if…

Players seeking a story‑rich RPG platformer with co‑op, on modern consoles or PC.

Choose Drawn to Life: The Next Chapter if…

Kids or creative gamers who want a simple, drawing‑focused DS experience.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Child of Light costs $14.99; Drawn to Life costs $29.99.

Can I play either game on current consoles?

Child of Light runs on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and PC; Drawn to Life is DS‑only.

Is there any multiplayer option?

Only Child of Light offers co‑operative multiplayer; Drawn to Life is single‑player.