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Kena Bridge of Spirits Review Thread
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DenchDeckard
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Seeing reports that it plays like a classic ps2 character companion platform game with a ps5 skin on top. Sounds awesome. Proper vibe out and chill. Might jump in after I wrap up psychonauts 2.
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Hobbygaming
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PS lowkey had a good amount of content in 2021
Ghost of Tsushima DC
Kena
Returnal
Ratchet and Clank Rift Apart
Death Stranding DC
F.I.S.T
Guilty Gear Strive
Hobbygaming
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Pixar presents Kena: Bridge of Spirits
Bulletbrain
Member
^^looks really nice. Love the lighting. Textures are a bit muddy though (ground and the rocks on the right). Is this PC or PS5?
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Saaleh
Banned
Sure, but Kena is designed to provide Quality pixar moments, if you look at other awesome indie games you will see them lacking in many aspects but each one of them excel in something specific and that's why they are rated high. These reviews wanna be ''Critical''? sure, what was said may be true in these reviews, but the reviewer needs to be realistic with the expectations before criticising. This is their first game, their vision is specific and clear to everyone, so i don't care if the game lacks things, what matter is that they achieved their vision and we got a new charming IP. The foundation is strong for a sequel with better gameplay. With better budget and more developers they can expand on the gameplay.
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Bulletbrain
Member
Can you elaborate what "quality pixar moments" mean in terms of a video game? If you mean the overall visual presentation, I 100% agree. Certainly hit the brief there. But the reviews we are discussing are about the gameplay, not the graphics. Almost every outlet universally agrees the games "looks" fantastic.
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Bernd Lauert
Banned
Man, the cringy Pixar comparisons never get old. R&C photo mode is at least somewhat close to Pixar, but this? Come onPixar presents Kena: Bridge of Spirits
IntentionalPun
Ask me about my wife's perfect butthole
Different people like different things not sure what every reviewer needs to agree as long as they explain why. If the things that bother them don’t bother you then that review isn’t somehow not useful.
The whole “it’s their first game” thing is silly to me. I don’t go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal more of it was only Ok but the chefs first job.
Hobbygaming
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Bernd Lauert
Banned
I get it, your favorite toy got a timed exclusive and you have to hype it up. But if you truly believe that Kena is "pixar level", you need to have your eyes checked
JusticeForAll
Gold Member
Very happy with the reviews. ACG's review was glowing. Now I don't understand at all why Sony didn't give this a bigger pr-push.
BaneIsPain
Member
Photomode really gorgeous. I just sunk in 2 hours and I love it. I agree with some critical review that there is nothing new in terms of gameplay but who cares? It is done well, comfy and enjoyable. Great job ember lab.Pixar presents Kena: Bridge of Spirits
JimmyRustler
Gold Member
Wanted to take a sneak peak into the game this moring before work but the timer said 17 minutes to go. Yes, I was mad.
Kenneth Haight
Gold Member
Nice to see this doing well. Looks like a jolly time to be had by all, is their a platinum trophy for this if it’s not a full price release?
Saaleh
Banned
The charm you see in a pixar movie turned into a game. That vision easily influence the quality of the [story, gameplay animation, particles, excitement, lore..etc]. For me it is amazing. Kena is not even my taste but i can't ignore the talent.
Well, i don't mind if that is their taste but i'm not gonna [endorse/admire] opinions that only care about their own experience.
A fair reviewer before stating their own opinion/taste, will also include the vision of the studio and see if the studio achieved it or not and if the studio had to compromise to achieve it, also mention the budget, the development cycle, the number of developers. Then the reviewer can mention his/her opinion if that vision is impressive or not. Then criticising.
All i'm saying be fair before criticising. Reviewing games is still too subjective. Reviewing [based on the VISION and based on the development context] is very healthy for all games.
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Hobbygaming
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You're spectating. I'm in the gameI get it, your favorite toy got a timed exclusive and you have to hype it up. But if you truly believe that Kena is "pixar level", you need to have your eyes checked
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GHG
Gold Member
Man, the cringy Pixar comparisons never get old. R&C photo mode is at least somewhat close to Pixar, but this? Come on
Don't be salty Bernd, there are two platforms you can play this game on. If you have neither then that's on you.
Some reviewers have commented on it looking like an animated movie:
Kena: Bridge of Spirits review-in-progress — a magical adventure with action
I like Pixar movies. I like action-adventure games. I like Kena: Bridge of Spirits! This indie title is available on PS5, PS4, and PC.
venturebeat.com
It only takes a short look at the game to see why.
Ass of Can Whooping
Banned
Well this is a nice suprise
I thought this was going to be in the 60s to 70s metacritic range
I thought this was going to be in the 60s to 70s metacritic range
Hobbygaming
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What's up VFX VeteranY'all need to learn the difference between Pixar, Disney, DreamWorks and so on.
I'm joking
Bulletbrain
Member
How would you compare the graphics of Kena Vs R&C? What's better and what's worse?You're spectating. I'm in the game
McCheese
Member
They should have reallocated like 1% of dealthloops marketing budget to this so folks knew this game was even coming out. Very surprised by the scores, I figured the radio silence from Sony was a bad sign.
Going to pick this up, sounds almost like an old school Rareware platformer.
Going to pick this up, sounds almost like an old school Rareware platformer.
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Hobbygaming
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Both have stellar production values and are aesthetically pleasing to the eye. I'd say Rift Apart looks a bit crisper as it should and it usually has a lot more going on overall as far as objects on the screen
Topher
Gold Member
I get it, your favorite toy missed out on a great game and you have to downplay it any way you can.
See? That works both ways.
GHG
Gold Member
They are saving all that sweet indie marketing budget for Hasan.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
It would only work if Kena was actually at Pixar level. It simply isn'tI get it, your favorite toy missed out on a great game and you have to downplay it any way you can.
See? That works both ways.
Topher
Gold Member
balls of snow
Member
Solid effort for their first game.
So glad I got this, I'm really enjoying my time with it so far on my PS5.
The music and overall atmosphere is just lovely, gameplay isn't up there with the likes of Returnal or Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, but considering this studio is nowhere near the scale or experience of those devs that was never what I would have expected.
I love the art style and the setting, it's gorgeous and the opening sections nicely bring you into the world.
Good from what I've played so far, I can't wait to play more, but I have to sleep.
The music and overall atmosphere is just lovely, gameplay isn't up there with the likes of Returnal or Ratchet & Clank Rift Apart, but considering this studio is nowhere near the scale or experience of those devs that was never what I would have expected.
I love the art style and the setting, it's gorgeous and the opening sections nicely bring you into the world.
Good from what I've played so far, I can't wait to play more, but I have to sleep.
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BadBurger
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So far:
- I get the Pixar comparisons. The character models definitely. But like R&C it's not quite there
- Getting Horizon vibes from the combat. Very similar, and I think that's a good thing
- Serviceable use of 3D audio and DualSense
- Performance mode is definitely the way to go. Fidelity mode is only marginally better looking, and the 30 fps looks choppy as hell here. Not concealed well as it was in R&C
- I get the Pixar comparisons. The character models definitely. But like R&C it's not quite there
- Getting Horizon vibes from the combat. Very similar, and I think that's a good thing
- Serviceable use of 3D audio and DualSense
- Performance mode is definitely the way to go. Fidelity mode is only marginally better looking, and the 30 fps looks choppy as hell here. Not concealed well as it was in R&C
VolticArchangel
Member
I get it, your favorite toy got a timed exclusive and you have to hype it up. But if you truly believe that Kena is "pixar level", you need to have your eyes checked
The developer, before they got into game development, were an animation studio for movies is what I read somewhere during the game's announcement.
Bernd Lauert
Banned
I believe it. The aesthetic of the game is certainly that of an animated movie. The tech isn't anywhere close to Pixar though.
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Portugeezer
Member
I was worried a bit, but looks like it turned out to be a good game.
Onironauta
Member
But Gaf told me it was gonna be a 6-7 game at most
Banjo64
cumsessed
Looks like my style of Platinum as well - for those who don’t know in the UK you can currently get £30 PSN credit for £25 on Eneba. Would make this game £27ish.
All I needed to read from IGN;
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.
All I needed to read from IGN;
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.
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