

I'm sure with this foundation Ember Lab has a great game in it, but this isn't it just yet." - Malindy Hetfeld IGN - 8/10 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. "To me, Kena: Bridge of Spirits very much has first game syndrome-something with all the right ideas, weakened by their execution. It's exactly what I needed right now-perfect cozy weekend entertainment." - Kieron Verbrugge Eurogamer Despite fantastic production values it's still far from a AAA title-so it's important to keep expectations in check, but anyone looking to lose themselves in a charming, gorgeous world ripe for exploration should look no further. It balances simplicity and challenge while weaving a neatly-paced story into something that can be played over a chill couple of days. "Kena: Bridge of Spirits makes a good impression. But strangely, it all feels brown-a muddy, grayish brown that comes from having mixed together every color on the palette." - Ewan Wilson Hello there, little Rot Press Start - 8/10 Vibrant and undoubtedly beautiful, Kena: Bridge of Spirits shows us every color in the spectrum.

The result is a thoughtless blend a hybridized paste. But it often feels less like Kena: Bridge of Spirits was inspired by things, and more like it decided it could squish its beautifully realized world of magic and spirits into a ready-made mold. "Inspirations should always serve as a jumping-off point, something to build upon. And while Kena: Bridge of Spirits is full of familiar-feeling combat and exploration, its ability to find different ways to look at those ideas makes for a beautiful, emotional, and exciting journey." - Phil Hornshaw Polygon

"It's about exploring a world and seeing what it once was, and helping to restore it again. Estimated Length: About 12 hours for the critical path.Ember partnered with Sony to bring Bridge of Spirits to PlayStation exclusively on console, while the PC edition is only available on Epic's storefront.įor an even more detailed look, check out GameSpot sister site Metacritic.

The world is populated by adorable little critters known as Rot, and collecting them helps give you more abilities.Įmber Lab was founded in 2009 by brothers Mike and Josh Grier, and the team initially worked on animation for partners like Coca-Cola and Major League Baseball before becoming a game studio and releasing Kena as its first game. Now Playing: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Hardest Difficulty Gameplayīridge of Spirits follows the story of a young woman, Kena, who is seeking out a sacred mountain shrine in an overgrown forest filled with trapped spirits. By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's
