Yahtzee reviews Kena: Bridge of Spirits, a short, forgettable open-world game with generic combat, a bland story, and unsettling character designs that don't fit the tone.
Walkthrough
- 1The game is described as a "Zeldesque" open-world experience where Kena, a spirit guide, must cleanse corrupted areas of the map.
- 2Combat is standard hack-and-slash with light and heavy attacks, dodge, block, and parry mechanics.
- 3Exploration involves traversing the environment, solving puzzles, and climbing highlighted ledges.
- 4Kena's personal connection to the story is minimal, acting more as a janitor cleaning up messes.
- 5The narrative involves Kena helping restless spirits move on and uncovering the cause of a disaster plaguing the land.
- 6The game features generic humanoid boss monsters.
- 7The art style, inspired by Disney Pixar, features large eyes and chubby cheeks, which Yahtzee finds unfitting for the game's serious tone.
- 8The game is relatively short, playable in two gameplay sessions.
Tips
- The game offers a bare upgrade tree with limited options.
- Optional chests often contain hats for Kena's companions (potato-men), which can be a disappointing reward for difficult challenges.
- The lack of meaningful collectibles or equipment systems is noted as a potential drawback.
- Yahtzee suggests that the game's forgettableness makes it difficult to recall details after completion.
- The character design is a significant point of contention for Yahtzee, feeling out of place with the game's themes.
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