Kena: Bridge of Spirits

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a remarkable first effort from Ember Lab that showcases a beautiful world and a touching story.”

“Whether you demand more than comfort from your games will inform the way you see Kena: Bridge of Spirits; is it merely a graphically sumptuous example of design that you wish we would leave behind, or is it a vivifying tribute to a rich precursor legacy?”

“While we might have to arguably wait for future games to unlock the series' true potential, Kena: Bridge of Spirits is still a great first outing for Ember Lab. If the breathtaking visuals don't suck you in, then there's the satisfying and challenging combat as well, or the wide world to explore.”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits features simple combat and often feels repetitive, but there's plenty of charm that keeps you playing.”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a short but sweet action-adventure game with a heartwarming story and great graphics that make it feel like a Disney movie.”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a very good game that feels like it’s already been left behind by modern genre conventions. There’s nothing all that frustrating in that - we shouldn’t expect games, especially those made by studios the size of Ember Labs, to be constantly groundbreaking, but so much of Kena feels borrowed from elsewhere that it’s difficult to call it great. It’s a solid, enjoyable experience, and charming enough that you won’t care that you’ve played versions of it before. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it’s a pretty nice wheel nonetheless.”

“An agreeable adventure that's transformed into something special by its enchanting aesthetic”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits uses a different perspective on familiar gameplay ideas to create tons of exciting combat and a deep emotional connection with its world.”

“I really can’t recommend Kena: Bridge of Spirits highly enough that will see players partake in a meaningful journey absorbed in a vibrant world filled with fluid animations that cries out to be explored. With the game’s added photo mode, expect to add on a few more gameplay hours as you fill up your gallery with lots of cute Rot pictures, too.”

“Kena is smooth as a pebble - a game engineered to be so unoffensive there's no reason not to play it, or to play it at all.”

“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.”

“Looks better than it plays, but it's got a good heart.”

“What Kena: Bridge of Spirits lacks in new ideas, it makes up for with an abundance of charm and gorgeous visuals.”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a cracker of a debut for Ember Labs. While it may not offer anything groundbreaking, the game is still a fun romp with thrilling combat, genuinely fun platforming challenges, and a stunning world to explore.”

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits remains traditional in its mechanics while offering a series of surprises that go far beyond the beauty of its world.”

“The world is fun to explore, and your time is rewarded with secrets galore and hats for your little Rot followers”