Kena: Bridge of Spirits

 PlayStation 5
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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1291 Ratings

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  1. Fittgjrd
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Good game good grafic good comat action good hero good story good ps5 us and........
  2. nazrin
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    this is my first blind purchased of the game. i don't know what to expect, OMG this game is so good! the storyline the combo and the design will make you hooked up. i've finished this game TWICE!!!! and i never played storyline game twice. This is damn good!
  3. ceba2883
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    El juego es precioso la jugabilidad es un toque de aire fresco la historia es muy entretenida te invita a seguir descubriendo la calidad gráfica es impresionante para una desarrolladora tan chica y nueva se nota el aporte de PlayStation para quien quiera disfrutar de un buen juego gracias.
  4. Stf0akuma
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Is a indie game, that surprise me
    Character: 10
    Combat: 10
    Graphics:10
    Story:7
  5. Drittz
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    jogo muito bem, tanto tecnicamente quando áudio e visual. Consegue trazer a experiência e nostalgia de games antigos de aventura, com toque de magia e graça, junto a um mundo grande e qualidades técnicas atuais. Para um primeiro game da ember lab esta de parabéns! Ótimo!
  6. MagnumSousa
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Sensacional, jogo muito bonito, fluido, e com jogabilidade agradável......
  7. KiKiHUN1
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this game. With an rtx 2080, it was smooth trough the game.
    The story is lovely. The small spirits are cute.
    I only miss a warning mesaage at the end, because i wanted to collect everything, but accidentaly i finished the last main mission.    … Expand
  8. Mister_Archy
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Ein sehr schönes Spiel wo alles am richtigen Platz ist. Das Spiel ist wunderschön inszeniert, sodass man das Gefühl hat in einem Pixar-Film zu sein. Aber Vorsicht, das Spiel kann auch sehr fordernd sein. Alles ist gefühlt am richtigen Platz. Auch die "Nebenmissionen" und Collectables sind in der richtigen Dosis verteilt, so dass man nicht das Gefühl bekommt davon erdrückt zu werden. SieEin sehr schönes Spiel wo alles am richtigen Platz ist. Das Spiel ist wunderschön inszeniert, sodass man das Gefühl hat in einem Pixar-Film zu sein. Aber Vorsicht, das Spiel kann auch sehr fordernd sein. Alles ist gefühlt am richtigen Platz. Auch die "Nebenmissionen" und Collectables sind in der richtigen Dosis verteilt, so dass man nicht das Gefühl bekommt davon erdrückt zu werden. Sie sind auch absolut optional und für den Fortschritt nicht notwendig. Auch die Spieldauer ist mit 10-15 Stunden, je nach Spielstil/Schwierigkeit und Erkundungsbereitschaft sehr angenehm.… Expand
  9. tiske1985
    Nov 16, 2021
    9
    I am absolutely astounded by how good this game is. I honestly didn't expect much, like most indie titles, but..... wow.

    I wont spoil the game, but your companions that you aquire throughout the game are so cute. They could suck anyone into buying this game. The thing is, they don't need to. I was blown away by the fact that this was the game developers' first release. They have some    I am absolutely astounded by how good this game is. I honestly didn't expect much, like most indie titles, but..... wow.

    I wont spoil the game, but your companions that you aquire throughout the game are so cute. They could suck anyone into buying this game. The thing is, they don't need to. I was blown away by the fact that this was the game developers' first release. They have some talent if they ever want to use it towards another title or release, I'll be looking out.

    I would definitely recommend Kena to any gamer.    … Expand
  10. 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 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 moreSo 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.… Expand
  11. OmegaGames
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    The game looks amazing, the combat has a parry, a shield, a dodge, a jump and a heavy and light attack, as well as a ranged attack and a power with the Rot.

    The scenery and level design with all the puzzles and the interactive elements decorated with blue crystals highlight the work that went into the ambiance. Together with the charming OST and the narrative, they make a masterpiece    The game looks amazing, the combat has a parry, a shield, a dodge, a jump and a heavy and light attack, as well as a ranged attack and a power with the Rot.

    The scenery and level design with all the puzzles and the interactive elements decorated with blue crystals highlight the work that went into the ambiance.

    Together with the charming OST and the narrative, they make a masterpiece for fans of zelda and dark souls, especially considering it's indie nature.    … Expand
  12. samuraizero
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Gameplay details and review:
    Amazing sound track and sound Very Satisfying gameplay Excellent voice acting Good story and premise Very impressed with this being from a small independent studio team and this being their first game Gameplay details:
    Game does have parry and dodge which all action originated games should have. Has some of the newer Tomb Raider series mechanics as far as    Gameplay details and review:
    Amazing sound track and sound Very Satisfying gameplay Excellent voice acting Good story and premise Very impressed with this being from a small independent studio team and this being their first game Gameplay details:

    Game does have parry and dodge which all action originated games should have.

    Has some of the newer Tomb Raider series mechanics as far as traversal platforming.

    Has double jump -Combat is basically Pixar’s version of blood borne control scheme wise -Combat itself presents a challenge but not dark souls challenge -Has a bow and arrow you unlock later and if you jump and shoot , you get a slow down like horizon zero Dawn - combat is very smooth and you can interrupt enemie hits except the bosses unless you hit a weak point on the boss - puzzles are very easy IF you pay attention to EVERYTHING around you

    Worth the $39 totally    … Expand
  13. 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.
  14. Rysingzombie
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Definitely worth your time and cash! I feel like $40 for an 8-10 hour next-gen game is a no brainer, especially since it is so dang good! The story, the graphics, the gameplay, everything works so well that I would not have guessed it is this studio’s first game. Please pick up a copy and help support them so they can make more masterpieces like this one. I bought the $50 version for theDefinitely worth your time and cash! I feel like $40 for an 8-10 hour next-gen game is a no brainer, especially since it is so dang good! The story, the graphics, the gameplay, everything works so well that I would not have guessed it is this studio’s first game. Please pick up a copy and help support them so they can make more masterpieces like this one. I bought the $50 version for the extras and soundtrack.… Expand
  15. AreYouSerious
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    As I was playing I was thinking this is a 10/10, a truly unique and amazing experience that will probably end up being in my top 10 gaming experiences of all time. But, for me, the very end of the game didn't feel like a satisfying conclusion for Kena herself. Think of Journey; it builds to this amazing, awe-inspiring ending, whereas for Kena herself (those that have played will know why IAs I was playing I was thinking this is a 10/10, a truly unique and amazing experience that will probably end up being in my top 10 gaming experiences of all time. But, for me, the very end of the game didn't feel like a satisfying conclusion for Kena herself. Think of Journey; it builds to this amazing, awe-inspiring ending, whereas for Kena herself (those that have played will know why I refer to Kena herself), it didn't feel like it wrapped-up her story. With the backstory she told, and her reason for seeking the mountain peak, I was hoping that storyline would have had a definitive bow tied around it.

    But that was just my feeling, and either way, it's still a brilliant game.    … Expand
  16. Stikmen_
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    Beautiful game! EmberLab did amazing job for their first game! Everything looks cool
  17. Radioo
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    In general the game sets out to do a limited number of things, and it gets most of them right. Presentation is key here, and while other aspects take the backseat, I've definitely seen games being worse in secondary aspects.
    This game has breathtaking visual style. Especially on the hard difficulty, bossfights can become a welcome and memorable challenge. Combat evolves throughout the    In general the game sets out to do a limited number of things, and it gets most of them right. Presentation is key here, and while other aspects take the backseat, I've definitely seen games being worse in secondary aspects.
    This game has breathtaking visual style. Especially on the hard difficulty, bossfights can become a welcome and memorable challenge. Combat evolves throughout the entire game. It's not the deepest, most complex combat we've seen, and some abilities feel more polished than others, but it's definitely fun. The puzzles are not too complex, but also not overly simple. The story is alright, with stellar presentation though.

    Overall a very enjoyable journey, but minor hickups and imperfections keep it from being a perfect game for me.    … Expand
  18. vancityboy
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    graphics - stunning
    story - Immersive
    exploration: Fun and exciting to figure out.
    gameplay- not as easy, good challenge

    I couldn't recommend this game more. Having a blast with it. Pure Quality.
  19. azerty123456
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game, amazing visuals, I was scared the game wouldn't be as good as a whole in comparison to the videos we have seen before, but it really is and even more, goty 2021 so far
  20. Curtmc
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Beautiful game! Artwork and animation is incredible, love the music and interesting story
  21. AaronTellez
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Lo estoy disfrutando mucho, muy buena jugabilidad, gráficos y cinemáticos hermosos, muy divertido, banda sonora excelente, y sobre todo son de esos juegos que se nota que que estan hechos con el corazón, tiene alma.
  22. Axelx12
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I ever played for many reasons one to many to explain lol must buy
  23. Hiraya
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    The game is... im speechless, honestly. This game is like playing a longer pixar movie. Its only 9/10 hours long depending on the difficulty. But holy damn this is one heck of a journey. I loved everything about it. The story, the voice acting, the main character and THE VISIUALS. It might be a steep of a buy for most people because it 40 bucks for 9 hour game. But i recommend it with allThe game is... im speechless, honestly. This game is like playing a longer pixar movie. Its only 9/10 hours long depending on the difficulty. But holy damn this is one heck of a journey. I loved everything about it. The story, the voice acting, the main character and THE VISIUALS. It might be a steep of a buy for most people because it 40 bucks for 9 hour game. But i recommend it with all my heart! 10/10… Expand
  24. Mingos9519
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Jogo de baixo orçamento esta muito bom é um bom exemplo que dá para fazer jogos muito bons com pouco orçamento.
  25. Moneyshooyt
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Best grafic best gameplay best music best pelatformar best fantasy game best ps5 game best dualsene use best best...
  26. mds27272
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    What a fantastic experience. If you're on the fence about this game, just get it. It stands on it's own with some of the $70 PS5 exclusives in my opinion. For $40 there's no reason to pass this one up. The production value is very high. Some of the lighting effects are among the best I've seen in any game. Loving it so far. About 5 hours in.
  27. sephir_lucrecia
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This game is beautiful, thank you to developer... congratulation! It s THE GAME of this end year...
  28. TeS_KoreN
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Es un juego realmente fantástico, sus escenarios te hacen detenerte en cada rincón y postal que te encuentras, la historia te mantiene pendiente, y el mapa hace que quieras adentrarte en cada estrecho que te llama la atención, es un buen juego, y algo que no me esperaba de un estudio independiente, es un titulo bien logrado, con buena historia y entretenidas mecánicas.
  29. AuBiKa
    Sep 22, 2021
    9
    For their very first game, Ember Lab did a really good job. The artistic direction is beautiful, technically it follows, and the atmosphere is grandiose. I was transported from start to finish. It is very refreshing.
  30. Snaki
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    One of the most enjoyable games i played in a while. Well balanced mix of exploring and action with great combat mechanics
  31. Jps71
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Best indie game I have played in years, beautiful graphics, great soundtrack, just a fun world to explore and challenging on the most difficult level
  32. rrkwarmonger
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pretty impressive what they've managed to achieve on their first try. The combat is varied and effective. Reminds me of twrrnigma and illusion of gaia. Story is decent and the world has a certain charm to it. Amazing experience for what's it's worth… Expand
  33. Darklordcreeper
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This game has surpassed my expectations. I thought it would be good. What I didn't figure on was a solid 8-9 out of the gate, with palpable, satisfying combat, a wide array of moves and upgrades, a gorgeous world to explore, and a simply stellar musical score and sound effects. The dialogue is great, not childish as one may think from a first impression, and the voice acting is veryThis game has surpassed my expectations. I thought it would be good. What I didn't figure on was a solid 8-9 out of the gate, with palpable, satisfying combat, a wide array of moves and upgrades, a gorgeous world to explore, and a simply stellar musical score and sound effects. The dialogue is great, not childish as one may think from a first impression, and the voice acting is very competent and professionally executed.
    Bravo Ember Lab, you have hit the ground running with your first entry into the gaming world and I can't wait to see what is next!    … Expand
  34. Kirk-hammedd
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    the game is so cute. its like playing a pixar movie. the gameplay is so fun and don't let me start on the rots the cutest companion a game can ever have
  35. Heisenberg421
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Such an amazing and beautiful game 10/10 use of the dualsense and ps5 features
    My fav game this year
  36. AnnoyingReviews
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    A great first game from Emberlab and an absolute masterpiece of a game! It's funny how some big game developers with a long history can release pretty crappy games but a small studio like Emberlab can put out a beautiful game that plays so well on their first try!!
  37. Cliverosefield
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Reminds me of the good time of adventure game and the main charecter and story are a great surprise
  38. Tokio47
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    I want to give a piece of advice to the game heaters. See, your friends say that this game is for children and nothing is challenging. It may even get harder sometimes than dark souls
  39. iMarc1996
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    A phenomenal first game by Amber Labs. Amazing visuals and fantastic directorial vision define a truly immersive experience. Gameplay is absolutely solid with satisfying combat and fun world exploration. Small negatives: The platforming can feel a little stuff and the difficulty modes aren’t very well balanced.
  40. London2077
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece masterpiece
  41. PSExclusives
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    My god what a great game. And Ember Lab’s first game as well!!! Sony get that fat check and acquire and grow them ASAP. Can’t wait for their next Project. I’m absolutely having a BLAST in Kena so far. Really sensational.
  42. gurru44
    Sep 26, 2021
    9
    Beautiful and great game. Every step in this world is meditation. Dificulty is very good balanced
  43. Danielibiapina
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Once more sony did a Good job delivering a very nice game,with improved gameplay and nice storytelling, thanks Sony!
  44. Demonreacher
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    It is a great fun game with stunning graphics and a good story and nice gameplay elements like the bow the staff and de gadgets when you start playing you are becoming addicted
  45. Qassimove
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing visual and stunning story.
    And m enjoying playing the game. Well done amber lab for the first game    … Expand
  46. Aronfenklelesh
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Sony will buy emberlob studio in future$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
  47. Farmo
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow wow amazing beautiful great masterpiece awsome
  48. Segundo2
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Sin más un juego extraordinario. El colorido es muy bueno lo jugable de 10, sin duda por 40€ de lo mejor que e jugado en mucho tiempo.
  49. Uniself
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Ign 8 game informar and game spot 9 dualshokers 10 me10 great AAA ps5 games
  50. Ethicsgh
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Tomb rider+uncharted+zelda+Star Wars jede fellen orders+dark souls=Kena bridgs Of spirits
  51. Exlee3000
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    This game is truly something special! From the graphics which are stunning. To the soundtrack which is so whimsical, endearing, and inviting. To the varied and fun combat, to the many ways of traversing these lush environments. Ignore the idiotic low critic and audience scores. Giving this game less than 8 should be a crime! Play this game, you won't be disappointed.
  52. AlienXenomorph
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Impresionante como un juego clasificado como indie puede hacer que muchos triple A le tengan envidia
  53. GamingNinja
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    MORE games like this!
    amazing stylish fun combat, beautiful world, good pricing, nice story/cutscenes
  54. Derangedxzombie
    May 1, 2023
    9
    Excellent game, a Disney movie without the woke mind virus that you can physically play. It's a charming yet mature at times game with elements of open world sandbox, platforming and combat. On master spirit difficulty, this game is harder than any Miyazaki/Dark Souls game, so there's also that. On master difficulty and trying to unlock everything, it look me 64hrs to complete.
  55. behnam207
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    after 5 days playing this game is so beautiful with good game play and good story
  56. TheGreatKashar
    Sep 23, 2021
    9
    The game is simply a joy to play, from its breathtaking landscapes, to the missions and side quests that just get your brain’s happy juices flowing.

    I was anticipating this game from the moment it was announced, and it was well worth the price take. Highly recommend to anyone who likes metroidvanias, or just large exploration based games in general.
  57. Ahmed1994
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing and fantastic game , thanks to Sony studios ( we want more games in this level )… Expand
  58. gabi_jordan
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    The game is really fun and u will enjoy it a lot if u a fan of Zelda and those kind of games. Fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun
  59. MetaReviewer0
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    Ember Lab’s first game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a wonderful experience that feels like a AAA experience at a $40 price tag. I played Kena on PS5 and it took full advantage of the powerful SSD. Kena has beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack that fits the theme of the game, Kena’s only downfall is the story which is just okay but if you’re looking for a game to play over a weekendEmber Lab’s first game Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a wonderful experience that feels like a AAA experience at a $40 price tag. I played Kena on PS5 and it took full advantage of the powerful SSD. Kena has beautiful graphics and a calming soundtrack that fits the theme of the game, Kena’s only downfall is the story which is just okay but if you’re looking for a game to play over a weekend this is the game for you.… Expand
  60. Cs1986
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Brilliant graphics, good story and gameplay. Highly recommend this game. Plays flawlessly on PS5.
  61. iBallz
    May 17, 2022
    10
    Got this game recommended by a friend of mine and even tho I was worried that I might not be able to get the platinum (needs master-difficulty completion, which is pretty tough). But the beautiful design and gameplay motivated me to improve my skills and study the enemies attacks. It is the most joyful and rewarding struggle I have ever witnessed in a video game and I can't wait to checkGot this game recommended by a friend of mine and even tho I was worried that I might not be able to get the platinum (needs master-difficulty completion, which is pretty tough). But the beautiful design and gameplay motivated me to improve my skills and study the enemies attacks. It is the most joyful and rewarding struggle I have ever witnessed in a video game and I can't wait to check out the next installment from the producers. Job very well done!… Expand
  62. ForbiddenFruit
    Sep 30, 2022
    10
    Great story, graphics and new content as well. The devs of this game surely do show passion and dedication towards this beautiful game. By far the best indie I've played.
  63. HonestReviews66
    May 6, 2023
    10
    Gorgeous graphics, challenging combat, fun exploration, great music. One of the best AA games of the generation so far. A must play.
  64. lilkillpappy
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    This game is perfection. The only thing is that I wish it was longer. I eagerly await any expansions or a sequel. This is pure gaming bliss.
  65. Chiyou
    Dec 23, 2021
    9
    I went into this game not expecting it to be nearly as polished as it was. It could use some tweaks, the gameplay can be quite frustrating even on "normal" difficulty it demands a lot from you and explains very little in way of combat. That's a blessing and a curse as I think it might scare a lot of players away from an otherwise really fun game but it also makes it all the more rewardingI went into this game not expecting it to be nearly as polished as it was. It could use some tweaks, the gameplay can be quite frustrating even on "normal" difficulty it demands a lot from you and explains very little in way of combat. That's a blessing and a curse as I think it might scare a lot of players away from an otherwise really fun game but it also makes it all the more rewarding for getting past these bosses. Checkpoints can be frustrating, the dodge and parry I never got used to and I think I might have maxed out my expletives this year with Kena and Dread. For a new developer (of video games, they've worked in commercials and other forms of media) I am blown away and wish I played this much sooner than I did. Incredible work and I really hope Ember Lab can make a franchise out of Kena.… Expand
  66. argel1200
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    What Kena sets out to do, it does very well. Hard to believe this is an Indy game from a studio of 15. TBH, I would have paid full AAA price for the game. The animations are great. Gameplay is a combination of exploration with lightweight environmental puzzles and standard light/heavy attack + bow combat. While it doesn't feel like it brings anything new to the table, it executes what itWhat Kena sets out to do, it does very well. Hard to believe this is an Indy game from a studio of 15. TBH, I would have paid full AAA price for the game. The animations are great. Gameplay is a combination of exploration with lightweight environmental puzzles and standard light/heavy attack + bow combat. While it doesn't feel like it brings anything new to the table, it executes what it does bring really well. Also, the animated characters (especially the rot's that follow you around) are the best I've seen in the industry, and environments are just gorgeous. If you like exploring beautiful environments with some light puzzle elements and solid combat then you'll like this game.… Expand
  67. SebboBastian
    Dec 12, 2021
    8
    Lovely feelgood adventure. Fun fight mechanics and I love the little pikmin dudes. Good rewarding exploratiiin.
  68. Preparetogame
    Sep 29, 2021
    10
    Wonderful gaming experience. As an older gaming who played through every stage of video games, Kena really captures the throwback to yesterdays games without giving any graphics up. The story, music, graphics and gameplay are all top notch ESPECIALLY for a developers first game.

    Love it!
  69. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    Als großer Zelda-Fan, gerade von den alten Teilen (Ocarina, Majora's) bin ich hier wieder total aufgeblüht. Ein tolles Action-Adventure mit schöner Grafik, sehr passenden Soundtrack, einer guten Geschichte und vor allem mit Spielspaß. Nur die deutsche Synchro hat mir gefehlt.
  70. Blindman
    Nov 20, 2022
    9
    Dark soul light levels of combat in a nice looking puzzle game.

    A few moments where the game really gives you no hints and you can get stuck due to bad level design was annoying but otherwise a great experience. Great graphics and music.
  71. rrafemi
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Increíblemente bonito. Un diseño de escenarios bastante inteligente que mezcla de forma totalmente equilibrada exploración, plataformas y acción.

    El dual sense aporta mayor inmersión con gracias a los gatillos adaptativos, aunque se podría haber aprovechado un poco más. He completado la historia en unas 18 horas habiendo intentando encontrar el mayor número de coleccionables y    Increíblemente bonito. Un diseño de escenarios bastante inteligente que mezcla de forma totalmente equilibrada exploración, plataformas y acción.

    El dual sense aporta mayor inmersión con gracias a los gatillos adaptativos, aunque se podría haber aprovechado un poco más.

    He completado la historia en unas 18 horas habiendo intentando encontrar el mayor número de coleccionables y secretos, lograr el 100% tal vez sean unas 25 o 30 horas.

    A mi modo de ver es una duración más que correcta, la mayoría de los juegos se van a los 70 o 100 horas porque la mayor parte del tiempo es hacer perder el tiempo al jugador de un lugar a otro en mapas innecesariamente grandes y vacíos.

    En este aspecto Kena es un juego cuyo mapa ofrece todo lo que necesita sin aburrir al jugador con caminatas absurdas e innecesarias. Todo el mapa está diseñado para que estés constantemente necesitando superar desafíos y obstáculos, por lo que es imprescindible el uso de todas las habilidades que con el tiempo se van adquiriendo.    … Expand
  72. Statutory
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Well at first I thought that this game would be a triple A. But then they told us that the game is the first of the studio. A indie. Man, what a great game. It's simple, nothing innovative in it's mechanics but the story and combat is just great. I loved it.
  73. SuperkenGaming
    Sep 25, 2021
    9
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    Pure beauty
    Kena Bridge of spirits is a 7 and a half hour long 3d platformer where you play as kena, youre tasked with helping purify souls and the land around you.. there are 3 main spirits that need your help, theyre tormented by something in their past.. so youll go to each area of the map, traversing through environmental puzzles, gathering items to be able to    Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    Pure beauty
    Kena Bridge of spirits is a 7 and a half hour long 3d platformer where you play as kena, youre tasked with helping purify souls and the land around you.. there are 3 main spirits that need your help, theyre tormented by something in their past.. so youll go to each area of the map, traversing through environmental puzzles, gathering items to be able to summon the spirit of that area and help purify them in a boss battle.. let me start off by saying a lot of critics are calling this the best ps2 game of the year.. if you actually play more than AAA titles youll know that Kena Bridge of Spirits is nothing like a PS2 game other than LOL you jump in a 3D world if anything this is closer to a modern Tomb Raider game meets the pathless. Youll explore these little open areas, findig these cute charcters called Rots, you collect these rots which helps you level up and unlock new skills and you use these rots to purify the land and get to one of the 3 items you need to summon th spirit.. to do this youll go into these areas that are corrupted, there will be enemies there for you take take down, after a while you can sick your rots onto a corrupted heart and you then explode it and the land clears up and you can move on.. rinse and repeat.. howver not a repetitive rinse and repeat.. what kena does so great on is its pacing.. combat is few and far between, and im so glad it is because of how dull and boring combat is here… youre kinda just mashing buttons.. the joy comes from exploring, finding these rots, finding hats for them, and solving the puzzles… these puzzles aren’t necessarily hard.. theyre all environmental and just come down to you spotting the solution, and as you progress the game youll gain new items such as a bow that can zip you through the air, and a bomb that can fling debris up into the air.. constantly changing the puzzle solving up… but again simple puzzles.. this is a game you sit back and enjoy.. no thinking no stress.. just doing.. and I loved that.. and onto the beauty of this game.. The charcters, the level design, the set pieces.. this game is gorgeous.. my only real negative aside from the awful combat, iss the pretty lackluster story.. don’t get me wrong I absolutely loved the first half of this game, I even cried becsue the emotions and storying telling was so good.. but after that, the storytelling falls flat and is kinda just there…
    That being said Kena is a really special game and is a must play.
    I give Kena: Bridge of Spirits
    an 8.5/10    … Expand
  74. doncsoo
    Jan 24, 2022
    10
    Beautiful game which is simple, but so unbelievably fun.

    Pros: - Amazing graphics, expressive animations - Simple, fluid, easy-to-master battle system - DualSense controls - Epic, well-crafted soundtrack - I love the Rot (i called them friends, while I played the game :D) Slight cons: - Kena backstory could have been more fleshed out - Difficulty spikes, which were odd at    Beautiful game which is simple, but so unbelievably fun.

    Pros:
    - Amazing graphics, expressive animations
    - Simple, fluid, easy-to-master battle system
    - DualSense controls
    - Epic, well-crafted soundtrack
    - I love the Rot (i called them friends, while I played the game :D)

    Slight cons:
    - Kena backstory could have been more fleshed out
    - Difficulty spikes, which were odd at certain times

    A must-have, for the current price they're asking for it, it's a steal. One of the best in 2021.    … Expand
  75. Otakool
    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 decent story. Must play.
  76. i360Smasher
    Sep 27, 2021
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game, it's just a pleasure to play this gem. Outstanding graphics, good performance, smooth gameplay, great combat, exploration and traversal engaging. And all of that for a fair price. The developers outdid themselves, can't wait to see what they're doing next.
  77. MattchewHawk
    Sep 5, 2022
    10
    What a pleasure it was playing this game for the first time. I had seen the trailers and I was so excited. I actually pre-ordered the game (which is something I no longer do after the Last of Us 2) and I couldn't have been happier. The game is beautiful. It really is like playing an animated movie. The sound, visuals, gameplay, presentation, story, everything absolutely gets a 10/10.
    If    What a pleasure it was playing this game for the first time. I had seen the trailers and I was so excited. I actually pre-ordered the game (which is something I no longer do after the Last of Us 2) and I couldn't have been happier. The game is beautiful. It really is like playing an animated movie. The sound, visuals, gameplay, presentation, story, everything absolutely gets a 10/10.
    If you can play this game please do.
    The combat was totally different than I was expecting, much harder and tactical. But it works and it works well. I don't usually go for harder games, and there are difficulty modes where it's more in line with what you'd expect so don't worry kids can happily play it too. But I enjoyed playing it on the harder mode as it was a great challenge. All in all this is one of the greatest games I've ever played. Hand on heart, I absolutely loved every minute in this world.    … Expand
  78. SuperDuck23
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a lovely hark back to the platforming adventures of old and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's satisfying to explore and progress, brilliant to look at and the music is great. My only quibble is that some boss fights are incredibly difficult, unfair and frustrating - which feels at odds with everything else the game offers. The story is serviceable, but the gameplayKena: Bridge of Spirits is a lovely hark back to the platforming adventures of old and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's satisfying to explore and progress, brilliant to look at and the music is great. My only quibble is that some boss fights are incredibly difficult, unfair and frustrating - which feels at odds with everything else the game offers. The story is serviceable, but the gameplay and exploration are definitely the game's strongest assets. Ember Lab are a developer to watch out for in the future.… Expand
  79. ferycolection
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Nice story. Could be better in game play. Short campaign .OKAY game at all.
  80. dwhes
    Sep 27, 2021
    9
    Genuinely one of the most fun, joyful and visually stunning games I’ve played in a while. Crazy that it’s this studios first game. I can’t wait to see how they build and grow from this. This is a must play on PS5.
  81. Wieland
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Kena was one of the first games I played on the ps 5. This is a great game, with an original world, an interesting atypical plot, with an amazing visual (after all, the animators did the game) and visual stylistics, and excellent music, and in dramatic moments especially the music is brilliant. I think that the first and main thing that attracts in the game is the plot and the mainKena was one of the first games I played on the ps 5. This is a great game, with an original world, an interesting atypical plot, with an amazing visual (after all, the animators did the game) and visual stylistics, and excellent music, and in dramatic moments especially the music is brilliant. I think that the first and main thing that attracts in the game is the plot and the main character, on the one hand, and on the other hand the visual style, which just exactly corresponds to the fabulousness of the world. But with all the fabulousness, the game is not at all childish, at times it reaches the true drama. As for the gameplay, this is the most primitive part of the game, which is simply given not to interfere and give the minimum possible to exist in the created world. Considering that the game was made by animators, the emphasis is of course on visual and setting. Although, from the second half, the gameplay is also revealed, archery is added, a variety of skills in the action game. Separately, I would like to note the support of dualsense. Archery on dualsense is simply amazing, you just physically feel and hear how the bowstring is pulled, thanks to the support of adaptive triggers. Great job. I am sure that Kena is a pen test for developers. With all the advantages, I see more great potential in this game than a perfect performance. The plot is still not fully disclosed and has a more episodic character, the main character is interesting, but also not fully disclosed, the gameplay is primitive, the riddles are mostly simple. I am definitely waiting for the second part, where the game will be fully revealed, and then it will be 10 out of 10… Expand
  82. Zmetekk
    Sep 24, 2021
    8
    Cute little game, with great heart. Beutiful world with sadly not much to explore but still quiet enjoyable to walk trough. Combat is fun and challenging but after a while it gets repetetive. My rating would be lower, but since it came from little studio and for smaller prize i give it 8/10.
  83. Frankdnb
    Sep 28, 2021
    10
    Loved this game; the music, the art style, the graphics, the story. It all hit home for me. The story is emotional and deep. The gameplay is simple and reminds me of old N64 and PS2 games. I hope that the devs make a sequel, Kena needs more character development. Overall a great experience.
  84. Berrlett
    Jun 7, 2022
    8
    Don’t be deceived by its cartoony look, this game has a very enjoyable level of boss fights that are a bit challenging as you make your way to the final parts. Beautiful world, well balanced upgrade system and stunning visuals on a PS5.
  85. Akahdrin
    Jan 1, 2022
    9
    I am pretty convinced that people exepect every game to be flawless or it can't be fun.

    The gameplay is fun. My 9 year old son loves it to pieces. I enjoy playing it as a 41 year old man.

    Combat isn't overly hard, exploration is enoyable, the story is simple yet cute. The 0 star reviews do not know what a zero star game is.
  86. Snooche
    Nov 30, 2021
    9
    A beautiful game and probably my favorite looking game so far on the PlayStation 5. Simple gameplay, yet some of the encounters can be very difficult. It rewards you for mastering the controls and you do end up getting better after some deaths. The platforming and puzzles are basic yet entertaining. The exploration is one of the best parts of the game while the story is the weakest,A beautiful game and probably my favorite looking game so far on the PlayStation 5. Simple gameplay, yet some of the encounters can be very difficult. It rewards you for mastering the controls and you do end up getting better after some deaths. The platforming and puzzles are basic yet entertaining. The exploration is one of the best parts of the game while the story is the weakest, though not bad and doesn't ruin the game.… Expand
  87. Gohax
    Oct 27, 2021
    8
    Kena: Bridge of spirits
    holy wow is this game good looking i sometimes just stopped to look around and appreciate just how beautiful this game truly is. ill keep this review short and simple because the game is just way to good and i barely found any cons so do i recommend the game ? yes a lot!
    the game delivers in gameplay music world building and characters it really felt as if im    Kena: Bridge of spirits
    holy wow is this game good looking i sometimes just stopped to look around and appreciate just how beautiful this game truly is. ill keep this review short and simple because the game is just way to good and i barely found any cons so do i recommend the game ? yes a lot!

    the game delivers in gameplay music world building and characters it really felt as if im playing an interactive Disney movie. the only bad thing i could say about the game is that its really short took me around 10 hours to finish it but it does cost around 30 bucks unlike other 6 to 9 hour games that cost way to much plus the story was really predictable

    in conclusion this game is a fantastic experience and if i could compare this to other games i would say a dynamic looking zelda with a lot of cool puzzles i strongly recommend this game and my final score to kena bridge of spirits is an easy 8.5 out of 10    … Expand
  88. JeepDaddyMac46
    Dec 3, 2021
    9
    Beautiful, linear action game that reminds me of a Tomb Raider style Zelda game with the ambiance of Ghost of Tsushima. This game is not really for kids, unless they are very good gamers as enemies are quite challenging and require good technique to beat. Could use a little more story development, but that air of mystery is still very cool. Solid game and if you own a PS5 you shouldBeautiful, linear action game that reminds me of a Tomb Raider style Zelda game with the ambiance of Ghost of Tsushima. This game is not really for kids, unless they are very good gamers as enemies are quite challenging and require good technique to beat. Could use a little more story development, but that air of mystery is still very cool. Solid game and if you own a PS5 you should add this to your collection.… Expand
  89. Cupcake214
    Jan 3, 2022
    10
    The graphics are beautiful and will age wonderfully. There is a large world to explore with lots to find and collect. Combat is challenging on hard mode and borrows elements from souls-like games.

    Story could be clearer and more emotionally hard hitting, standing/walking animation of the character could be improved to be on par with the other character animations. You’re missing out    The graphics are beautiful and will age wonderfully. There is a large world to explore with lots to find and collect. Combat is challenging on hard mode and borrows elements from souls-like games.

    Story could be clearer and more emotionally hard hitting, standing/walking animation of the character could be improved to be on par with the other character animations.

    You’re missing out if you don’t play this gem. Well worth 23 quid.    … Expand
  90. unico
    Mar 2, 2022
    9
    Total Playtime: 14 hours (Main Story + Decent chunk of side content)

    I will get down to the specifics below, but if you need a TL;DR - "Beautiful game, amazing music, gorgeous visuals, enjoyable Gameplay. Would definitely Recommend." Now for the specifics. Graphics: The Game is not striving for photorealism, nor should it. If you've seen Pixar movies, you know what the art-style    Total Playtime: 14 hours (Main Story + Decent chunk of side content)

    I will get down to the specifics below, but if you need a TL;DR - "Beautiful game, amazing music, gorgeous visuals, enjoyable Gameplay. Would definitely Recommend."

    Now for the specifics.

    Graphics: The Game is not striving for photorealism, nor should it. If you've seen Pixar movies, you know what the art-style is like. It looks gorgeous. PS5 offers 2 modes - Quality mode(4K@30fps) and Performance mode(1440p@60fps). Both look great, and this is one of those games on which even 30fps doesn't look too bad when compared to 60fps(kind of like Uncharted 4).
    The environments look breathtaking, plus the HDR implementation is amazing.

    Music: This is one of the strongest and most memorable aspects of the game. The music when roaming around in the open world environments is soothing and area-specific. Combat music is punchy and punk-rock-esque. Definitely something that will stay with you after you finish the game.

    Story: You play as Kena, a spirit guide, who has taken up the mantle after her father. Her job is to help wandering spirits to move on. However, there is a mysterious corruption infesting the Spirit realm, and she must help destroy it and help all the spirits she can along the way. The Story is nothing too intense, but serves it's purpose really well. It's akin to a good Disney movie. There are no companion characters per se, and those that are, don't stick around for the whole game. But what little presence the NPCs have, it is always charming and memorable.

    Gameplay: The game is kind of a semi-open-world. The closest comparison that I can think of is God of War, though this is less grand and less expansive. Combat is not too complicated and can be grasped pretty quickly, but is not super easy. Not specially hard, but the cartoony art-style can lull you into a false sense of security and then BAM you've died to the first Corrupted Boss 8 times in a row(happened to a friend, not me. I'm a pro-gamer, huh.)
    Anyway, there are a few "ROT" special abilities, that you unlock in the skill tree. You have a Bow, with special attacks for it, and a Staff which you use to do Melee damage. There are a few late game basic unlocks as well that I won't spoil here.
    Overall, I quite enjoyed my time with Kena. The Boss Fights are varied and reasonably challenging, the base enemies are varied as well. Combat is not too complicated, but very satisfying.
    There are also quite a few puzzle solving sections, which are not too hard in my opinion.

    Overall - The game, for me, is really one of the best gaming experiences I have had in quite a while. With a decent story, good gameplay, gorgeous visuals and incredible musical score, I would recommend this AA title to anyone.    … Expand
  91. maxgreat73
    May 11, 2022
    9
    This game is truly beautiful. The animations are perfect.
    But it lacks something in the combat system. It is still good, but in the higher difficulty setting it feels a little bit off. And it's really short and we don't know much about the story, that's why I cannot put 10/10.
  92. ilya899
    Sep 26, 2021
    10
    Великолепная игра. Растрогала до слез. По геймплею god of war, только попроще. Меньше умений, меньше разнообразия, но поверьте, игра потрясающая.
  93. IIIAHMIII
    Feb 23, 2022
    9
    There is so much to love in this game, the graphics are top tear, the music is lovely, a good story, great bossfights. Only thing i did not like was the parry system which felt off and unfair. Master mode is one of the hardest challenges i have faced but was really rewarding when getting the platinum.
  94. MENZ0
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed my time with Kena and found it a very solid experience overall, because it doesn't have the problems many games have today. Bridge of Spirits has a focused design with almost no HUD, no quest markers, no long dialogues and no lame side quests. It actually feels like a game.

    Next to that the art-style and music together make it a very soothing and pleasant experience.    I really enjoyed my time with Kena and found it a very solid experience overall, because it doesn't have the problems many games have today. Bridge of Spirits has a focused design with almost no HUD, no quest markers, no long dialogues and no lame side quests. It actually feels like a game.

    Next to that the art-style and music together make it a very soothing and pleasant experience. This 'feel' reminded me of Journey. The story can be very touching in moments although Kena herself as a character is extremely simple. She doesn't have much to say.

    As for the gameplay I am a bit conflicted. It can be engaging at times and is never boring, but it isn't amazing either. You have a light and heavy attack, but you cannot combine the two. There is a standard combo with the light attack and if you use the heavy attack you stand completely still and this makes Kena feel quite heavy in combat. You would like her to be more agile, but she can feel quite tank-ey and clunky at times. If you compare it to God of War's combat it is definitely lacking.

    Lastly, the gameloop is repetitive which makes me put the game down after an hour or so. You are always clearing an area of - lets say - the darkness. You explore some fairly linear area, do some simple puzzles and platforming and in the end do some large fight and thereby clear the area of the darkness. You often find a new quest and basically they tell you to clear these 3 areas and I'm immediately thinking: "oh gosh this is gonna take me an hour or two. It's not gonna be super boring, but I definitely know that there is not something special or unexpected coming up."

    All in all I think it can be an incredible experience for a casual gamer, but for an experienced veteran player that likes to juggle with multiple mechanics Kena can feel too simplistic.    … Expand
  95. danield80
    Jun 10, 2023
    8
    I'm glad that this game, unlike many other, runs on the PS5 with a stable framerate. Kena BoS is graphically beautiful, has a good story and good bossfights that don't feel all the same and overall gives relaxing feelings even though the difficulty of the game is above today's consoomer standards.

    The unconventional player movement and minor directorial decisions are small drawbacks of    I'm glad that this game, unlike many other, runs on the PS5 with a stable framerate. Kena BoS is graphically beautiful, has a good story and good bossfights that don't feel all the same and overall gives relaxing feelings even though the difficulty of the game is above today's consoomer standards.

    The unconventional player movement and minor directorial decisions are small drawbacks of this game. Nonetheless, for a debut title of a non-AAA studio, Kena did a great job.    … Expand
  96. mmarkk3
    Dec 20, 2021
    8
    Kena surprised me a lot! This a beautiful action-adventure game, with a surprisingly challenging combat, that can be quite frustrating at times. Besides that, it also features a heart warming story that will keep your interest. Developer, Ember Labs, has displayed great potential with their first ever videogame!
  97. Felipeolivares
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    Es un juego gráficamente bonito y se siente fresco en el sentido de jugabilidad.
  98. AudioRemedy
    Apr 17, 2022
    10
    This game almost passed me by, but I'm very glad it didn't. It has since skyrocketed from relative obscurity and straight into my personal "top indie games of all time" list. Much respect.
  99. wtbrown1993
    Dec 12, 2021
    9
    A very good game with souls style boss battles and epic soundtrack.

    It's much better than the critics were letting on
  100. bersi84
    Sep 24, 2021
    9
    Kena is visually an absolutely gorgeous game. The gameplay itself can be repetitive at times but it is still very enjoyable in general. The story is nothing spectacular but interesting at its core. Overall the price/performance-ratio is very good even for the regular price. Playing on regular difficulty or aiming for completionist will probably take between 10 to 30hrs depending on whetherKena is visually an absolutely gorgeous game. The gameplay itself can be repetitive at times but it is still very enjoyable in general. The story is nothing spectacular but interesting at its core. Overall the price/performance-ratio is very good even for the regular price. Playing on regular difficulty or aiming for completionist will probably take between 10 to 30hrs depending on whether you do it the intended way or you use guides/exploits.

    After all I enjoyed my journey through Kena. I noticed some intense difficulty spikes at the major boss encounters that felt a bit awkward. Not that I like the comparison but I felt remembered of some souls-like titles. Which is strange because the regular mob encounteres are rather easy. I like the skill and character progression a lot. If you like collectibles this game will get you going for a while with different tiers of collectibles.

    The game is not flawless and straight story progression might be a bit short for some if you ruhs it. The intense backtracking for collectibles and the missing "teleport from everywhere" feature leads to my final 9/10 stars. There are very few fps dips in graphically intense areas or movies, especially the final boss encounters but in 95% of times the game runs flawless. I encountered no bugs, no bluescreen, no freezes on my 17hrs completionist playthrough (used guides and one exploit for master difficulty). The game borrows known mechanics from many different games and weaves it into a wholesome new experience.    … Expand
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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. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 18, 2022
    80
    Kena is a playful and beautiful adventure, but it does not bring any breathtaking innovation. But it has the potential to take you to a fairy tale and let you experience the story of a young girl, which is a balanced experience.
  2. CD-Action
    Jan 19, 2022
    90
    Ember Lab didn’t try to reinvent the wheel. Instead the developers opted for tried and true mechanics that entertained us time and again in many action adventure games, and mixed them in an almost perfect way. The beginning might be a little slow, but when Kena: Bridge of Spirits gains momentum, it becomes truly great. It’s hard for me to point out any significant flaws apart from overall lack of originality. What a debut! [12/2021, p.74]
  3. Impulsegamer
    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.
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