Kena: Bridge of Spirits for Windows

Beautiful action-adventure game for PC

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an action game for PC developed by Ember Lab. In this adventure tale, players take on the role of a spirit guide who goes on a journey to help lost and restless souls towards the afterlife and ultimately restore peace and balance to the land.

Similar to Horizon: Zero Dawn and The Legend Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Kena: Bridge of Spirits features a vast open-world that players will get to explore. They will use magic to defeat enemies, as well as help them overcome obstacles and find clues along their journey.

What is it about?

Kena: Bridge of Spirits features a beautiful art style and design. It looks more akin to a Pixar animated movie than a game when you first see it. It is set in a mystical village haunted by the souls of its once-living inhabitants, unable to pass to the afterlife. This is due to lingering resentments that they hold after dying from a tragedy that struck them hundreds of years ago.

You play as Kena, a spirit guide that helps these lost souls to the afterlife. Using your magical abilities, you’ll fight enemies using your staff which lets you do light, heavy, and charged attacks. Your weapon can also be upgraded to a bow later in the game for ranged combat. For defense, you have a pulse ability that generates a shield that can absorb a certain amount of damage.

You will also be tasked with collecting Rot along your journey. They are small spirit companions that can offer you support in fighting or help you with certain obstacles that you'll encounter. Apart from these things, though, the game's combat doesn't offer anything new that has not been done before. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is a story-driven game, and that is where it really stands out.

Beautiful and endearing

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 action-adventure, that is where it shines the most. Its beautiful art coupled with an intriguing narrative makes for an endearing and memorable experience that you will be able to appreciate. Recommended.