I would like to share a unique and beautifully designed
video game that was just released at the end of April 2014. Child of Light, created by Ubisoft
Montreal and envisioned as a “playable poem,” is inspired by fairy tales and
the watercolor art of The Golden Age of Illustration. The game is a tribute to
those 18th century artists such as Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac and
John Bauer. The Creative Director, Patrick
Plourde describes the gaming experience as playing in a “living painting.” The
artwork is all hand-drawn and the original drawings/paintings are directly
integrated into the game. The environments are beautiful, the sense of
discovery is spectacular and the music is mesmerizing. Child
of Light is a product of the collaboration of a team of talented artists at
Ubisoft Montreal with external artists including Canadian musician, Cœur
de Pirate and Cirque du Soleil. It is available as a download only for Microsoft
Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. Check out the videos below to learn more of the design process!
The Making of Child of Light - Part 1
The Making of Child of Light - Part 2
The Making of Child of Light - Part 3
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