Kena: Bridge of Spirits

 PlayStation 5
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1291 Ratings

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  1. NoM3rcy
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This is one of the most beautiful and incredible games I've ever played. Charismatic, lovely, with action and passion. Soundtrack is wonderful. Everything looks handmade. The combat reminds me a mix of God of War with Horizon, it has parry, defense, melee, range, magic with the rots. Well, it's an indie game better then a lot of AAA we see around. Congratulations Emberlab.
  2. Gajahunter
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Wenn ein Indie Spiel zum Absoluten Pflichtkauf für jeden PS5 Besitzer wird. Kena: Bridge of Spirits scheint kaum schwächen zu haben. Story, Animationen, Grafik, Sound und Gameplay. Unfassbar was das mini Studio Ember Lab hier geleistet hat. Es macht einfach Spaß die fantastisch gestaltete Spielwelt zu erkunden.
  3. Shakil81722699
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing amazing work big wwwwwwww … Expand
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. MetaPlayer6969
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    Best indie on playstation this year !

    Ember lab deliver their very first game and it is absolutely magical and a fantastic journey !

    Don't sleep on it especially for the price and those 20h of gameplay !
  7. Mauriciogallego
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un video juego bastante llamativo con respecto a su historia y a su animación Es demasiado hermoso Con una jugabilidad excelente Y una banda sonora con mucho nivel Es un juego para todas las edades 100… Expand
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. VickieMinaj
    Oct 2, 2021
    10
    Simply perfect. I enjoyed every second of this game. 10 out of 10! I love my little rots and every quest was fun to play.
  11. Thaddiseus
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    There are obvious influences on this game that all come together to create game-play that is creative and fun. The graphics are outstanding and I have filled my PlayStation with screen-shots of the magnificent visuals of the game's verdant landscape. Combat is the right amount of challenging as each boss brings has its own unique skills that have to be learned and evaded. Exploration isThere are obvious influences on this game that all come together to create game-play that is creative and fun. The graphics are outstanding and I have filled my PlayStation with screen-shots of the magnificent visuals of the game's verdant landscape. Combat is the right amount of challenging as each boss brings has its own unique skills that have to be learned and evaded. Exploration is encouraged with a map full of hidden items to be discovered. The story and character development is almost non-existent, but the game gives just enough to keep game moving forward in a fun and exciting manner. I am blown away by the fact that this is an indie game and I am hopeful that this studio will have bigger and better games to come in the future.… Expand
  12. CruDlux
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Kena bridge of spirits is one of those every gamer should play. Everything about Kena is a joy from the music the graphics and environment are all top notch. This is definitely one of my top games of 2021. Thank you Ember Labs for this beautiful gem that you shared with us gamers.
  13. KisarasLegacy
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best games I've played recently. Incredible debut for Ember Lab. I played on normal mode first, now I'm trying master mode and it's pretty tough. Bought this game thinking it was just cute, but damn it's darker than expected and I really loved every single bit of it. Hardly any technical faults, fun platforming and puzzles, AWESOME game-play, the fights are tough butEasily one of the best games I've played recently. Incredible debut for Ember Lab. I played on normal mode first, now I'm trying master mode and it's pretty tough. Bought this game thinking it was just cute, but damn it's darker than expected and I really loved every single bit of it. Hardly any technical faults, fun platforming and puzzles, AWESOME game-play, the fights are tough but really fun and I'm not getting tired of it (planning on playing it a third time). Would have loved seeing some weather and night/day change, but it's definitely ok as it is.
    And last but not least: freaking loved the Rot and their hats.    … Expand
  14. Panda0_0
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    This game is beautiful, thank you to developer... congratulation! It s THE GAME of this end year...
  15. b_escobar
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    My gosh, this game is absolutely amazing! When I first began playing it, I had the same feelings as when I first played Jak and Daxter on the PS2 with the vibrant colors, whacky characters, and simple move set. It’s a very cute story and world. The visuals are beautiful. All this may give the sense that it’s an easy game, but that is far from the truth. I’m playing it on expert (second toMy gosh, this game is absolutely amazing! When I first began playing it, I had the same feelings as when I first played Jak and Daxter on the PS2 with the vibrant colors, whacky characters, and simple move set. It’s a very cute story and world. The visuals are beautiful. All this may give the sense that it’s an easy game, but that is far from the truth. I’m playing it on expert (second to last difficulty) and some of the fights are hard and frustrating (in a good way). Honestly, the combat reminds me very much of the Soul’s games where I’m constantly rolling to avoid enemy attacks. I also like that the game uses the PS5 remote’s adaptive trigger. Overall, it’s a great game and I would definitely recommend to play.… Expand
  16. LukitassDps5
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Gameplay muy bien logrado, graficos hermosos, dirección de arte y fotografía, estupendo! La música acompaña cada momento. Encima te enamoras de cada personaje y sus voces y expresiones. El mejor indie que he jugado en todo 2021. En PS5 lo jugue y con ese añadido del #DualSense un placer
  17. KP1994
    Nov 28, 2021
    10
    Now this 2021 Kena Bridge Of Spirits on PS5 is pretty similar to 2020-? Final Fantasy VII PS4 Remake + PS5 Intergrade despite the difference is this being a complete game while FF7 is still episodic.
  18. Rodrigomourastr
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Que jogo foda, mais um lançamento da Sony espetacular. Enquanto isso, do lá do verde não tem jogo.
  19. 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!!
  20. Dbeastlygamer95
    Sep 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing story, amazing gameplay/combat/puzzles, and amazing visuals. Really the only thing I would put against it is the length, but you know it's not a super long game by the price tag. Everyone says 8 hours long but I got 23 hours out of it. I wouldn't say I took my sweet time but I was in no rush to run through this game, I wanted to stop and enjoy the work that was put into theAmazing story, amazing gameplay/combat/puzzles, and amazing visuals. Really the only thing I would put against it is the length, but you know it's not a super long game by the price tag. Everyone says 8 hours long but I got 23 hours out of it. I wouldn't say I took my sweet time but I was in no rush to run through this game, I wanted to stop and enjoy the work that was put into the world. No DLC outside of the deluxe edition and no micro transactions. Just a straight up good game that you can appreciate and feel the passion from Ember Lab every minute you're playing.… Expand
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. ffgfhfhgffh
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. lindo ! adorei ! jogo bom, divertido fofo e viciante . amei , amei demais esse jogo .… Expand
  24. SonyBros
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    The game is absolutely fantastic. Although I will say unless you care about hats for your creatures, theres really no incentive to actually explore. I wish instead of pointless currency the devs would have put collectibles in the chest from the villagers. It could help expand on the lore. Regardless fantastic debut from Ember Lab. Cant wait to see what else they come up with.
  25. PabloX4d
    Oct 11, 2021
    10
    Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a masterpiece: A great example that does not need to be realistic, to tell a beautiful story. His music, his characters and his story is a Jewel. Game of the Year
  26. Hotshot845
    Sep 24, 2021
    10
    Perosnally for me it was just amazing, great graphics, very nice gameplay, pretty nice story in the game, very nice details in the game, did play it on PS5, so having all 100 rots follow was just incredible to see
  27. Tonyo92
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    The game looks amazing, the combat system is very good,soundtrack is wonderful,the artwork the animations,the story everything is very very good amazing job Ember Lab!
  28. Moneyshooyt
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Best grafic best gameplay best music best pelatformar best fantasy game best ps5 game best dualsene use best best...
  29. Lapin888
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game congratulations to ths team ok xbajkznsjzn sja ajs nns n ja bjs abjs sj ns… Expand
  30. Cliverosefield
    Sep 22, 2021
    10
    Reminds me of the good time of adventure game and the main charecter and story are a great surprise
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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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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. 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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