Unveiled at the PS5 conference a few days ago, Kena is surely one of the best representatives of the generation to come, at least on the technical side. This is the brand new Ember Lab studio that is at the bedside of the game, with veterans of digital animation at its head. And in fact, the way of moving and the attitudes of Kena strongly recall the Pixar, Dreamworks and others productions, which instantly gives her great sympathy capital. You can find below all the information gathered on the game this week.
General informations
- Genre: Action-adventure
- Developer: Ember Lab
- Release: Fall 2020
- Supports: PS4, PS5, PC Epic Game Store
Scenario
Kena is a guardian spirit who will be responsible for releasing the Rot from a curse that is becoming more and more important. The Rot spirits will also be very important in the gameplay and if they are cute all full, the game will not hesitate to explore slightly darker themes, as shown in the trailer with some pictures of what is, probably , the main antagonist of the game.
Universe, exploration
Kena: Bridge of Spirits displays a resolutely "Zen" universe, at least in this first trailer, with a valley with abundant flora dressed in numerous spirit statues. The curse seems to have an effect on the landscape, the latter withers when the enemy is close and he will take Kena to revive life in these areas, as in the image below.
Gameplay
The more Kena will have Rot to accompany him, the more powerful she will be and will be able to get out of perilous situations easily. Some examples of puzzle solving are presented in the trailer, with the transport of the statue, a sequence that inevitably recalls Olimar and his Pikmin. Spirits will also be useful in combat, with fairly inventive uses, such as the mass they form on an enemy, to allow Kena to bounce his arrows on the flying opponents of the perimeter. The hand-to-hand combat seems quite classic, even if we note the presence of a perfect counter during a short extract from the trailer.
Original content by Camille"Effylia" Bouin.
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