straight away, this is currently my number 1 game this year so far.

I am round my mates. He got it a week a go. And it is a pure breath of fresh air. Ramp up the sound and prepare for the best motion controlled experience ever. Its so absorbing. So immersive. Tried it with the controller and it was like chewing with no teeth.

The game just drew me in. Its comparable to say rez only in concept. With the kinect body motion its unbelievable. Its like ur in a box of colour. Sounds cliche I know. But no game has ever immersed me like this. None.

Its my number 1 game this year. Easily. Anyone with kinect should try this. Music up, and enjoy. If you don't have kinect Already, this is a must try. What a game.

Just shows how immersive games of the future are going to be. It hits all your senses at once. Not just your mind. Your whole feeling as a played. Reminds me of how I think tron would be if it were real.

Just brilliant.

I hope there's a demo for this game, soon. I want to try it but I'm afraid it's going to be like Rez. Every one was telling me how good that game was and when I played it, I didn't like it. Maybe I wasn't high enough. I'd love to try this one before I buy.

I played it last night with the lights out and the volume at medium, and yes, I agree, WOW. Funny how in front of the box it says "Better with Kinect" because quite the contrary, this game is nothing without Kinect.

Simply an amazing psychelic, trippy experience that absolutely sucked me in. Even at the times that I failed it just made me the more determined to focus and do better ....giving you this surreal feeling of power. The developer deserves props as this game uses Kinect so well it's just amazing, the detection of movement feels so tight and responsive, well done.

Hey, somebody answer me this: Can I play it sitting down? I have Kinect set up in my living room since I don't have enough space in my game room. My game room has the better sound system--my 360 in the living room just has TV speakers. I'm getting the impression that the music is a big part of this game and I don't want to have to rearrange my house just to play it. I should have enough room if I can control it while sitting.

Um not really. Just tried it. It works but had issues.

I believe the full sit down fix shown at e3 comes with the new dashboard update.

yes i bought this game last night quite amazing i played wit kinect , tried the controller ...... kinect hands down the way to go  .. but yes you can play sitting down ive tried it and it worked

Funny how you all say its better with kinect, yet all the reviews I've checked have said the opposite.

Put it this way. Its like someone giving u Willy wonkas choc factory and the. Taking jt away and giving u a single candy bar.

The reviews are completely wrong then

Playing with a controller takes every single immersion factor away. It just becomes a game

 if that were it, it would not be my goty so far.

Playing with kinect however makes the game come alive. It is a feast for your senses. It immerses u. There's no seperation from the game

 in fact its not even like its a choice. You play with kimect and go holy shit that's good. You try controller and exit game very quickly realisong the experience is gone.

From Joystiq's Meta review: http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/15/metareview-child-of-eden/

Child of Eden delivers a compelling, "stirring" experience that'll leave you wanting more when it suddenly stops. Q Entertainment's mini masterpiece is praised for being "better with Kinect," receiving acclaim across the board for its use of Microsoft's motion tracking peripheral. If there's one criticism that pops up over and over again it's the game's length, but Child of Eden is apparently a grand introduction to the next generation of Kinect titles.

• Eurogamer (90/100): "If you want the full-body physical experience - feeling part of the music, sweeping your arms like a conductor in wide arcs that call the timpani section to action at your signal - then Kinect is the way to play Child of Eden. With the lights down low and the right ambiance and mind-set, it's a dance-like experience - but not in the orthodox video game understanding of Simon-says rhythm-action routines. "
• IGN (85/100): "It's rare for me to play a game and feel nothing but happiness, but that's what happened when I stepped in to save Eden. In a way, Child of Eden touched my soul. Yes, that sounds cheesy, but it's true. There's one downside -- even though it costs 50 bucks, Child of Eden can be beaten in only a few hours. While this is a fault, there are lots of unlockables and leaderboards to keep people's interest once the campaign is over. This is a game everyone should experience, especially with Kinect. "
• Gamespot (85/100): "Child of Eden is a bold artistic experiment that's also accessible and fun. It's easy to pick up and play, offers bursts of pure joy, and is even a pleasure to watch others play. It's over quickly, but the amount of unlockable content means it's something you can keep coming back to. "
• Game Informer (80/100): "A few unlockables give Child of Eden replay value, including an additional challenge mode level, art and video galleries, and decorations for Lumi's garden in the main menu screen. However the most valuable prize is new visual effects. Selecting a different cosmetic effect drastically changes the aesthetic of each archive, giving the levels a whole new feel. Though brief, Child of Eden offers one of the most unique Kinect experiences to date. It's unfortunate our time in Eden's gorgeous confines ends too soon.

More from IGN: http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/117/1176177p1.html

"I've heard people dismiss Kinect as a viable control option because there's no vibration feedback. After trying both control options for Child of Eden, I found that I preferred Kinect's superior responsiveness. Yes, Kinect makes navigating Eden's databases far easier. In fact, the analog sticks seem clunky compared to swiftly moving your hand around the screen."

I don't know what you've been reading. Troll much?

You HAVE to play this under the effects of LSD. It's absolutely epic.