Immediate Impressions: Child of Eden

Child of Eden may be the only game capable of ever honestly saying, "Better with Kinect." I have only just begun playing the game, but the feeling I obtain from playing Child of Eden with Kinect is genuinely a new experience. The music is a key component, but playing with my hands—take this time to say your dirty jokes—delivers a sense of immersion and excitement I haven't felt in a long time—more time for dirty jokes. I can't help my lack of originally in the coming statement, but Child of Eden justifies my purchase of Kinect.

With all that said, playing with Kinect—while making it a more enjoyable experience—does not make it easier. Success is much more obtainable with the use of a controller, but the blissful joy takes a hit when controls get physical. There is just something exhilarating about using the Kinect to play this game. The controls are simple—either use one hand for lock-on and one for tracers, or clap to change between the two—and most importantly, the controls work. At no time do I feel as if I'm moving unnaturally to appease the game and I quickly find myself lost in what is currently—from my limited experience—the reason to buy a Kinect.

I am admittedly a fan of Rez and Tetsuya Mizuguchi, so my love is somewhat expected and I can't say the game is a must-buy for everyone; it isn't. If you're a fan of Mizuguchi's previous work—especially Rez—there is no reason to pass on this game. It is the spiritual successor of Rez and I now feel happy to own a Kinect. Will my happiness last forever? No, but happiness can only last for the rest of your life if you make an ugly woman your wife. That last statement/reference likely made sense to no one, so I ask all women readers to calm down and use a little site called Google before commencing hate.