Child of Eden (XBox360)

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'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.'
Read more » GameInformer
'But I have to reiterate: Child of Eden is awesome. It's impossible to not be taken aback by the brilliant orchestration of the stages, their intricate details, and their climactic boss fights, including the borderline inspirational ending sequence.'
Read more » GamePro
'The game is challenging, visually stunning and is truly a unique experience not found anywhere else. While controller play is supported, and sometimes preferred after extended time waving your arms, playing via Kinect feels futuristic in an exciting and refreshing way.'
Read more » GamesRadar
'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.'
Read more » Computer and Video Games
'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.'
Read more » 1up.com
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'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.'
Read more » IGN
'Child of Eden may be over quickly, but it offers emotional highs you'll want to experience again and again.'
Read more » Gamespot
'A game that is a masterclass in stimulating the senses throughout. But 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.'
Read more » Telegraph.co.uk
'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.'
Read more » Eurogamer
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