


Overall, Bridge of Spirits is a pleasant cruise through familiar action platforming waters.

It keeps the story moving throughout its 8-10 hour runtime without too much friction outside of some potentially tricky fights, depending on your chosen difficulty. The map is dotted with warp points anyway, and the game autosaves regularly, so you're never in danger of losing much progress or repeatedly running through the same empty areas. Recommended.Kena: Bridge of Spirits might look like a Zelda game at a glance, but it's a largely linear action-adventure game that takes place in one large map, and you're rarely required to retrace your steps. Its beautiful art coupled with an intriguing narrative makes for an endearing and memorable experience that you will be able to appreciate.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven action-adventure, that is where it shines the most. In summary, while it's rather a standard fare, the combat in this game is quite polished and well-executed. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven game, and that is where it really stands out. Apart from these things, though, the game's combat doesn't offer anything new that has not been done before. They are small spirit companions that can offer you support in fighting or help you with certain obstacles that you'll encounter. You will also be tasked with collecting Rot along your journey. For defense, you have a pulse ability that generates a shield that can absorb a certain amount of damage. Your weapon can also be upgraded to a bow later in the game for ranged combat. Using your magical abilities, you’ll fight enemies using your staff which lets you do light, heavy, and charged attacks. You play as Kena, a spirit guide that helps these lost souls to the afterlife. This is due to lingering resentments that they hold after dying from a tragedy that struck them hundreds of years ago. It is set in a mystical village haunted by the souls of its once-living inhabitants, unable to pass to the afterlife. It looks more akin to a Pixar animated movie than a game when you first see it. Kena: Bridge of Spirits features a beautiful art style and design.
