Ubisoft to Blend JRPG with 2D Side-Scrolling in Child of Light

Ubisoft director Patrick Plourde has announced a new, smaller download title that's inspired by classic JRPGs.

Called Child of Light, the game was announced during GDC Europe and is pitched as a hybrid between a 2D side-scroller and a traditional RPG turn-based battle system - likened to a mix of Limbo and Final Fantasy VI. Not much else was revealed, though according to Polygon, Child of Light will start a female protagonist and use the same visual engine as Rayman Origins - the Ubi Art Framework.

It wasn't confirmed which platforms Child of Light would be available on, so fingers crossed on a Nintendo eShop release at somepoint.

What are your thoughts on the Child of Light concept?