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Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a 2021 action-adventure video game developed and published by Ember Lab. The story follows Kena, a young spirit guide who uses her magical abilities to help deceased people move from the physical to the spirit world. The game is presented through a third-person perspective. The player uses Kena's staff for attacking enemi...
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What happens when you cross Spyro with Pikmin, add modern technology, and throw in some industry-defining animation work? You get Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
A story-driven action-adventure, Kena: Bridge of Spirits seamlessly blends narrative with exploration, puzzle-solving, and fast-paced combat for a beautiful, immersive journey.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits for the Nintendo Switch 2 is a fantastic port of an underrated game. The visuals still look gorgeous, even when played in handheld mode, and the gameplay feels great despite the "lesser hardware." I wish there were more performance/quality options, a few new features, and the base game's lackluster narrative is a bit noticeable. However, this is a must-buy for those who haven't played the original game and are looking for a new action-adventure game to sink their teeth...
We review the new Kena: Bridge of Spirits. The game has arrived on Nintendo Switch 2, but is the adventure worth checking out?
Kena: Bridge of Spirits had long been on my radar as I held out hope for a future Switch port. It took the power of the Switch 2 to make that a reality, but there's no doubt that the fidelity of the visual experience was worth the wait. Bridge of Spirits isn't overly unique in its gameplay, but it compensates for that with a charming story and beautiful environments. Even in handheld mode, the game holds up well and the charm remains intact. Kena: Bridge of Spirits doesn't outstay its welcome, and with luck it will continue the practice of what were once PlayStation exclusives finding a home o...
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an absolutely stunning game on the eyes and ears, but is perhaps a little too much style over substance. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with the mechanics, they can at times feel fairly shallow and archaic, but thankfully things don’t really get too repetitive or boring, and what you get in the overall experience more than makes up for that.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits – Premium Edition for Xbox One and Xbox Series consoles has arrived at just the right time, delivering a challenging, high-quality, old-school action-adventure/puzzler that’s bound to keep gamers on the Xbox platform busy during the end-of-summer gaming doldrums.
The game is just a blast to look and listen to, which pardons some of the less impressive combat encounters and the play-it-safe game design. It’s not a game that reinvents anything, but it sets out to do specific things, all of which it does pretty well. Fans of third person action adventure games should definitely consider playing Kena: Bridge of Spirits, with accessibility options and a story mode difficulty allowing even newcomers to videogames to enjoy this colourful, cartoon-esque journey.
*Editors Note: “After review I did a bit more research on the PS4 version of Kena: Bridge of Spirits on PS5 and it does use PS5’s Game Boost, however, that only stabilizes the 30fps framerate. Version Limitation: While it runs better, it remains the PS4 version, meaning it lacks the higher-resolution textures, improved lighting, and increased vegetation density found in the native PS5 version. I did go back and look at the screenshot resolution and it is 1440p which would mean it is runni...
Much sooner than we expected, here's our thoughts on the full Switch 2 release of Kena: Bridge of Spirits.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a super solid debut for Ember Labs that serves up an enchanting atmosphere, slick and challenging combat and some very cute companions in the form of the ROT. It does all feel a little muddled in who it’s trying to attract at times, with simple puzzles and streamlined upgrade options attached to combat that pulls no punches. However, a respectful run-time, stellar visuals and a procession of very decent boss scraps ensure that this one still manages to find itself on our recommend pile
Kena: Bridge of Spirits on Switch 2 is an easy recommendation if you haven’t experienced this journey yet. Its loop of “fight, cleanse, repeat” can get a bit familiar, but the art style is just so mesmerizing, despite the 30 FPS cap. Kena is a protagonist with a heart of gold, the Rot are impossibly cute, and both the engaging story and the world they call home are a genuine joy to experience. To conclude, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a beautifully crafted adventure that proves high-end animation and traditional gameplay are a match made in heaven on the Nintendo Switch 2.