Desert Child Reviews

Desert Child is ranked in the 14th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Dec 11, 2018

Desert Child is built upon the promise of solid ideas that don’t quite come together. And sadly, they’re so deeply intertwined that a mistake in one aspect of the game critically injures the other part of the game.

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5 / 10
Dec 11, 2018

A low-fi hoverbike racer with oodles of charm and style, but not a lot under the hood.

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6 / 10.0
Dec 12, 2018

Desert Child has interesting ambitions that never quite develop into an enjoyable experience

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8 / 10
Apr 26, 2024

Overall, Desert Child provides high-octane, arcade-style fun, with its quirky story and style providing a delicious cherry on top. The soundtrack is also great, with a unique, funky hip-hop sound that complements its offbeat humour and presentation. Combine this with its retro visuals and you have a great addition to your indie collection, with a high replay value, particularly when playing with friends.

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