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Beautiful action-adventure game for PC

Kena: Bridge of Spiritsis anactiongame for PC developed by Ember Lab. In this adventure tale, playerstake on the role of aspirit guidewho goes on a journey to helplost and restless soulstowards the afterlife and ultimately restorepeace and balanceto the land.

Similar toHorizon: Zero DawnandThe Legend Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Kena: Bridge of Spirits features avast open-worldthat players will get to explore. They will usemagicto defeat enemies, as well as help them overcomeobstaclesand findcluesalong 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 collectingRotalong your journey. They are smallspirit companionsthat can offer you support in fighting or help you with certain obstacles that you'll encounter. Apart from these things, though, the game's combatdoesn't offer anything newthat has not been done before. Kena: Bridge of Spirits is astory-drivengame, 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 quitepolished 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 anendearing and memorableexperience that you will be able to appreciate. Recommended.