Kena: Bridge of Spirits

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. The Games Machine
    Sep 30, 2021
    85
    Although far from being revolutionary, Kena Bridge of Sprits is a compelling action-adventure game with an heart-warming hero and really cute creatures to play with. Ember Lab put in this game all their experience in character design and animation, giving us a splendid – but also somewhat repetitive – cartoon movie to play with.
  2. Cultured Vultures
    Oct 15, 2021
    80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits grounds itself on relaxation, healing, and cuteness, getting us to reflect and meditate on the beauty in the world when there is darkness abound.
  3. Launcher (The Washington Post)
    Sep 24, 2021
    75
    Kena isn’t especially inventive, but the game is an entertaining hodgepodge of tried-and-true ideas.
  5. KeenGamer
    Oct 6, 2022
    70
    In the medley of action-adventure games, Kena: Bridge of Spirits stands out with its soundtrack, unbeatable graphics, and creative storyline. It’s a fantastic first impression of Ember Lab’s game-developing skills. A few kinks need fixing, but that shouldn’t deter you from playing the game!
  6. RPGamer
    Oct 6, 2021
    70
    As its first major release, Kena: Bridge of Spirits must be considered a success for Ember Lab. There are areas where significant improvement can be made, especially its combat, but the game provides a strong base to build upon. The overall gameplay will be very familiar to 3D adventure fans, but the visuals and charm help to make it feel like a fresh experience in the genre. More adventures for Kena and the Rot would be very welcome.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 252 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 191 out of 252
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 252
  3. Negative: 30 out of 252
  1. PlayerBoy95
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Has some bugs and fps drops on base ps4, but definitely must play in my opinion.
  2. IntrovertRobot
    Sep 24, 2021
    3
    Good:
    -Animation
    -Music -Boss Fight Bad: -Story -Characters -Collectibles are useless -Upgrades are useless -Combat is extremely    Good:
    -Animation
    -Music
    -Boss Fight
    Bad:
    -Story
    -Characters
    -Collectibles are useless
    -Upgrades are useless
    -Combat is extremely simple and is extremely repetitive
    -Gameplay was repetitive
    I did a review on the game on my YT channel    … Full Review »
  3. Rocknow5
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    This game is simplicity done right. The game is beautiful, the soundtrack is incredible and the gameplay is simple but fluid and fun. The gameThis game is simplicity done right. The game is beautiful, the soundtrack is incredible and the gameplay is simple but fluid and fun. The game runs surprisingly well on PS4. The progression could be better but for the first game of an indie studio this is a masterpiece.… Full Review »
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