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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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 82
  2. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. Oct 28, 2021
    100
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits should take most gamers around 10 to 12 hours to complete, depending on the amount of exploring and the level of difficulty. While the blockbusters games of 2021 continue to deliver the same ho-hum experience of 2021, Kena is a much needed ray of sunshine to the current choices of titles available and more importantly, looks fantastic on the PlayStation 5.
  2. Sep 28, 2021
    90
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a fantastic adventure, one which does an incredible job of mixing platforming elements, fun and energetic combat, a rewarding exploration system and beautiful graphics. It's not only of the best games of 2021, it's one of the best games in recent years.
  3. Oct 15, 2021
    89
    I found Kena: Bridge of Spirits to be one of the best treats of the year, both for the eyes and for the soul. Not only does it show elaborate craftsmanship, but it also feels like it was infused with joy and awareness. I'm happy it's here, and I look forward to seeing where Kena's bridge can lead.
  4. Sep 20, 2021
    80
    With its elegantly simple combat and beautiful world, Kena: Bridge of Spirits harkens back to the days of the N64/GameCube-era Zeldas, Okami, and Star Fox Adventures, while also adding modern sensibilities and a distinct personal touch.
  5. Sep 30, 2021
    80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is the game that was missing to end 2021 in the best way possible. This title pictures a reality not far from ours, where the corruption is imminent and the salvation of the land demands a path that challenge us and makes us grow into a better version of ourselves. As a Spirit Guide, Kena took the compromise of freeing every soul that needed her. She felt fear, failed to have decisions but with the help of her Rot friends she was able to accomplish her mission, in which is the perfect balance between duty and passion.
  6. Sep 23, 2021
    80
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a fantastic achievement, one that celebrates the wonder of adventure games with a story to fall into, characters to root for and a ton of collectibles to uncover. The ‘Now That’s What I Call An Adventure Game’ nature of the mechanics offers little in the way of huge originality, but presents them in a world so full of beauty and wonder you’ll soon forget all about it. The future is bright for Ember Lab.
  7. Sep 22, 2021
    60
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a completely inoffensive, if somewhat bland adventure that will mildly entertain for the duration of its runtime, but won’t live long in the memory.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 33 out of 484
  1. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Pretty amazing first effort from a new team... Kudos, from a lover of Zelda-type games and all things cute.
  2. Aug 27, 2022
    10
    First experience that felt like it was worth getting a PS5. Love the fighting mechanics. Cool boss fights. Amazing graphics and a decentFirst experience that felt like it was worth getting a PS5. Love the fighting mechanics. Cool boss fights. Amazing graphics and a decent story. Must play. Expand
  3. Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing and beautiful game 10/10 use of the dualsense and ps5 features
    My fav game this year
  4. Sep 29, 2021
    9
    Absolutly wonderfufl game. Beautiful story, smooth gameplay, warm characters and really hard enemies. Playing on Spirit Guide for me it wasAbsolutly wonderfufl game. Beautiful story, smooth gameplay, warm characters and really hard enemies. Playing on Spirit Guide for me it was really hard game. But at the end its very good game. Expand
  5. Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Is a indie game, that surprise me
    Character: 10
    Combat: 10
    Graphics:10
    Story:7
  6. Dec 5, 2021
    8
    Story: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Time: 13 Hours (Main Story + Extra)
  7. Jun 26, 2023
    0
    Visually Stunning but Lacks Substance
    "Kena: Bridge of Spirits" impresses with its beautiful art-style and enchanting music. However, the
    Visually Stunning but Lacks Substance
    "Kena: Bridge of Spirits" impresses with its beautiful art-style and enchanting music. However, the gameplay falls short, feeling repetitive and lacking innovation. The platforming mechanics are solid but fail to evolve throughout the game. The lack of variety in challenges and level design makes it monotonous. The characters and story lack depth and originality, failing to develop meaningful personalities or deliver a compelling narrative. Despite its shortcomings, the game still provides moments of joy and wonder through exploration and puzzle-solving. However, the overall experience is overshadowed by underwhelming gameplay and storytelling. For those prioritizing visuals and atmosphere, "Kena: Bridge of Spirits" may appeal, but it leaves players wanting more in terms of engagement and fulfillment.
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