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It is easy to make and sell a platformer to me. Give it beautiful graphics that look like an animated movie, fun platforming, and a story to tug at my heartstrings. Well Ember Lab, you sold me on Kena<\/a>: Bridge of Spirits<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sweet story we need right now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Even now the name \u2018rot\u2019 keeps feeling like it should be the name for the darkness. Instead they are cutesy little black spirit creatures that can be adorned with hats&#8230;because cute. But also they can be used to destroy the decay, baddies, and help with puzzles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All of this cutesyness is rounded out thanks to the sweet and caring personality that Kena exudes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>A simple but fun game<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.igdb.com\/igdb\/image\/upload\/t_original\/sc8bjp.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a lot of ways <em>Kena: Bridge of Spirits<\/em> reminded me of a PS2 era game. The world is connected through a lot of connected corridors. Jumping is limited as you can&#8217;t jump through the bushes or anything. Sometimes you can\u2019t jump on scenery even when it looks smaller than something you can jump on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite this, I actually didn\u2019t dislike it. The gameplay was relatively simple and the funneled areas to explore help the game flow. This results in a relatively short game where you can backtrack and complete puzzles but it helps cut down some of the faf. This would also help some younger gamers because despite some more adult themes, the presentation is built so that adults and kids will both be able to enjoy this beautiful story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Combat is limited to dodging, swinging with a light or heavy attack, firing a bow and eventually throwing bombs. There isn\u2019t too much depth to it, and in game the responses to trying to defend can be a little clunky. Outside of these specific situations the gameplay is simple but fun, and that helps enhance the feel of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>A treat to the heart and the eyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"1170\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pWh5388AEHw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-NZ&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Kena has an amazingly sweet story to enjoy. There is nothing overly new here, but it has been rearranged to feel new enough. In this way it is a cracking story that has been wrapped up in one fantastic looking wrapper. The graphics department of this studio has made it look so much like a movie and with Kenas sweetness she feels like it should be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of the world looking like a treat, it sounds like one too. There is some solid voice acting work that helps set the tone, but also an utterly beautiful soundtrack. Sometimes you don\u2019t notice a soundtrack as it has been blended beautifully into the surroundings, other times you notice it because it is out of place. Every so often a soundtrack will stand out for doing something right, and I adored the soundtrack behind Kena.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Short and sweet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.igdb.com\/igdb\/image\/upload\/t_original\/sc8bjs.jpg?w=1170&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Kena: Bridge of Spirits<\/em> is an absolute banger of a game. If you aren\u2019t going to hunt down every collectible and rot in the world, you can easily bang it out in a week. The game&#8217;s length absolutely serves to make it better by not losing the tension with too much faff. It is easy enough that the family can enjoy it, and sweet enough that&#8230; the family can enjoy it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Seriously go play<em> Kena: Bridge of Spirits<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is easy to make and sell a platformer to me. 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