Action · September 26, 2022
Kena: Bridge of Spirits (2022)
Kena: Bridge of Spirits : a story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, Kena's adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions. Key Features Build your Team Timid and illusive spirits scattered throughout the forest, the Rot maintain balance by decomposing dead and rotting elements. Find and collect the Rot hidden around the village. Unlock new powerful Rot abilities the more of them you discover. Clear the corruption from the village using the Rot's powers. Explore a Charming World Untangle the mystery of the village’s strange curse as you discover secrets and draw on the power from the Spirit Realm to restore this once-majestic world. Explore every nook and cranny of the village to uncover secrets and rewards. Discover collectable Rot Hats to customize your Rot companions. Locate and deliver Spirit Mail left behind by lost spirits to open up new areas. Engage in Fast-Paced Combat Take on Corrupt Spirits, trapped and unable to move on, as they challenge Kena at every turn. Hone your skills with various melee and ranged attacks. Command the powers of your Rot companions with their powerful Rot Actions. Upgrade your abilities and powers to become a skilled Spirit Guide. Now Including all ANNIVERSARY UPDATE Content! Explore brand new features including: New Game+, Trials, Outfits & more! New Game+ : Begin a new adventure after completing the game, starting with all your abilities, upgrades, and Rot as you face new combat encounters, challenges and unique enemies. Spirit Guide Trials : Sharpen your skills and unlock rewards in The Trials, including: Wave Defenses, Obstacle Courses, and the chance to take on key boss-fights again and again. Outfits : Unlock brand new outfits for Kena to wear by mastering The Trials. Charmstones : Discover Charmstones that can be equipped to provide different advantages and disadvantages to customize your playstyle. Enhanced Photo Mode : Includes more fun poses, unique lighting setups, and even a moving camera feature!
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 323
- Adventure · 321
- Souls-like · 297
- Action-Adventure · 296
- Female Protagonist · 289
- Exploration · 255
- 3D Platformer · 253
- Third Person · 214
- Cinematic · 210
- Atmospheric · 206
- Fantasy · 205
- Magic · 199
- 3D · 195
- Nature · 161
- Story Rich · 141
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 15.2k Steam reviews | Top 30% in Action |
| Positive rating | 92% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 28% |
| Metacritic | 83/100 | Genre average 77 — top 27% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 8 h average | Top 53% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
- English volume_up
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Japanese
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
- Korean volume_up
Full audio (2)
- English
- Korean
Reception Metrics
Steam community
92%Very Positive · 15.2k reviews
14.0k positive · 1.2k negative
Metacritic
83/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.8/10
Curator recommendations
15.2k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
8h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
5h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
1h
Current engagement
Achievements
41
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Sep 26, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Ember Lab |
| Base price | $11.99 -70% |
| DLC / Add-ons | 2 released |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Editions & Packages
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