Kena: Bridge of Spirits

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. 3DJuegos
    Sep 24, 2021
    It intelligently mixes flashes of action, adventure and platforming. Everything fits together perfectly thanks to a level design and a game structure that does not tire, because it knows how to give variety and style. [Recommended]
  2. Eurogamer
    Sep 20, 2021
    To me, Kena: Bridge of Spirits very much has first game syndrome - something with all the right ideas, weakened by their execution. If it does well - and given the fever with which it's been followed leading up to its release, I expect it will - it'll be because we often value AAA looks and mechanics more highly than attempts at innovation. I'm sure with this foundation Ember Lab has a great game in it, but this isn't it just yet.
  3. GamesBeat
    Sep 20, 2021
    You can tell you're going to like Kena's visuals just by watching a trailer, but its combat also stands out. [Review in Progress]
  5. Kotaku
    Sep 24, 2021
    As a story, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a warning about grief and the damage it can do to ourselves, our loved ones and the world around us. It’s a message about letting go and respecting the need for change, something I’m deeply keen to see from Ember Lab. Kena shows enough promise and reverence for some of the biggest third-person games. But what will be truly special is when the studio moves past that to craft more of their own identity. The studio has an abundance of promise and talent. The fascinating part is which publisher will channel that first.

Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PlayStation 5 Game of 2021
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#11 Most Discussed PlayStation 5 Game of 2021

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1291 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,034 out of 1291
  2. Mixed: 162 out of 1291
  3. Negative: 95 out of 1291
  1. Chocomint
    Sep 22, 2021
    8
    So many good things to say about this game, the art is beautiful, the story is captivating, the mechanics are fine, the cinematics are smoothSo many good things to say about this game, the art is beautiful, the story is captivating, the mechanics are fine, the cinematics are smooth as butter but unlike the game which is a little bit poorly optimized so I've had a lot of framerate drops. It isn't a 10 but for its price it offers the fair amount of fun and enjoyment you'd expect and I hope the studio that made it will put more games in the future.… Full Review »
  2. FelicityFenwick
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Pretty amazing first effort from a new team... Kudos, from a lover of Zelda-type games and all things cute.
  3. Jond7699
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    This is a great mixture of puzzle solving, combat, and some endearing characters. Very few things I’ve found wrong in my playthrough. HighlyThis is a great mixture of puzzle solving, combat, and some endearing characters. Very few things I’ve found wrong in my playthrough. Highly recommended. Probably one of the best of the year so far and that’s not hyperbole… Full Review »
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