Two years later, dark clouds still hang over the grow Heaven: children of light (see our iOS TEST) from both a technological and an ergonomic point of view. Especially since this switch version has stuttering and a logically lower resolution compared to modern mobile devices despite an option to prefer fluidity or finesse. However, it would be reducing to criticize this work in comparison, even with the achievements of ThatGameCompany to date, despite the still very strong artistic handwriting of Jenova Chen’s studio. Because it is a unique experience that is dedicated to universality, which it expresses through its simply sketched narrative, its decidedly naive style and above all its gradually discovered world, ideally with other players. Long journeys that make opening all online platforms, the guide function and the systematic use of the controller much easier – despite the persistent glitches in the surface. The Little Prince’s starry desert fits wonderfully into such an ode to allegory, empathy and sharing. Its story, duly inspired by the story of Saint-Exupry, reflects with astonishing accuracy the spirit of freedom of this production, be it a matter of investment or interpretation. Thoughtful and friendly adventurers in search of emotion will fly there for a long time …
by Yann Bernard