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  • Summary: Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action adventure set in a charming world rich with exploration and fast-paced combat. Players find and grow a team of tiny spirit companions called the Rot, enhancing their abilities and creating new ways to manipulate the environment.
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  1. Positive: 16 out of 23
  2. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Mar 26, 2026
    91
    I'm blown away by how well Kena: Bridge of Spirits - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition holds up, especially considering it released almost 5 years ago and I had just as much fun playing through it now than I did back then. Slight visual downgrade aside, this is a near-perfect port.
  2. Jun 26, 2026
    85
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a solid experience on the Switch 2. The story is captivating, especially the tales of the people who are on the verge of passing on. The gameplay mechanics are well worn but still feel good, while the presentation remains strong even though the game looks better on other platforms. This is a game well worth checking out, even if the sequel might not hit the Switch 2 for quite some time.
  3. Mar 26, 2026
    84
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Switch 2 is another great port for the console, bringing back a charming and deeply enjoyable game that fits perfectly with the Nintendo spirit. The only downside is the inability to play at 60 fps.
  4. Mar 26, 2026
    80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 with a stable port that remains visually faithful to the original. It may not be the deepest game in the catalog, but its spectacular art direction and emotional story more than make up for its lack of gameplay complexity.
  5. 80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits had long been on my radar as I held out hope for a future Switch port. It took the power of the Switch 2 to make that a reality, but there's no doubt that the fidelity of the visual experience was worth the wait. Bridge of Spirits isn't overly unique in its gameplay, but it compensates for that with a charming story and beautiful environments. Even in handheld mode, the game holds up well and the charm remains intact.
  6. Mar 26, 2026
    80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits feels right at home on a Nintendo console, and its size and scope make it a pretty decent travel companion—well-suited to easy pick-up-and-play. If you missed it the first time around and are willing to accept a small degree of graphical sacrifice, then this game is definitely worth your time.
  7. Apr 27, 2026
    65
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a fun game that mixes platforming and mechanics reminiscent of the Soulslike genre, in terms of combat and attacks. However, the gameplay loop relies too heavily on repetition and ends up being tedious, as does the Switch 2 port, which leaves much to be desired in several aspects.

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