Developed by Ember Lab – a team that began as an animation studio – Kena: Bridge of Spirits quickly became a firm fan favourite. Packed with a compelling story, this third-person adventure game takes place in a Spiritual world that is full of adorable companions.
If you’re looking to play the 2021 Best Indie Game of Year, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about the gameplay, PC specs, and of course, our top PCs to play.
The Gameplay
Players take control of Kena, a young Spirit Guide, in her search for a sacred mountain shrine. Uncover the secrets of the forgotten village hidden amongst the forest, that is brimming with corruption and trapped spirits. Unable to move into the next life, these spirits will provide Kena with unexpected challenges at every turn. Solve puzzles, collect relics, take on intense boss battles, and harness the power of the Spirit Realm to restore the world’s natural beauty.
Rot
As you embark on your journey, find and collect Rot. These Ghibli-esque spiritual companions are far more adorable than the name suggests and help maintain the world’s natural balance. Once you team up, you will unlock superior abilities and can command them to swarm your enemies or help you solve complex puzzles. Plus, you can even collect hats for your Rot… What’s not to love…
Combat
The combat style is distinctively fast-paced and challenging. Similar to other action adventures engage in light or heavy attacks. Plus, Kena is armed with a bow and staff, which can be used for either close or long-ranged combat.
You will begin to discover new, more challenging enemy types as you progress through the game. In order to take on these new enemies, you will need to upgrade your battle tactics or utilise your weapons in ways you’ve never done before.
A Graphical Masterpiece?
The stunning visuals are one of the selling points of Kena: Bridge of Spirits. Ember Labs has almost 13 years’ worth of experience as an animation studio, so it is no wonder the graphics of this game are mind-blowing. The world features buildings, shrines and character designs which all have Balinese and Japanese influences. You will find yourself becoming immersed in the cinematic natural aesthetic of the forest and abandoned village, thanks to the gamelan-inspired instrumental backdrop. Adding additional weight to the emotional or intense combat scenes along with cutting out when Kena enters a corrupted area of the forest. What’s more, the added depth to the animations between Kena and the Rot, truly brings the spirits to life and enhances the immersion further.
Is Kena: Bridge of Spirits a PC Exclusive?
Kena: Bridge of Spirits is available to play on PC on the Epic Games Store, along with PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4!
Official PC System Specifications
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | Intel i3 3220 or AMD FX 6100 | Intel i7 6700K or AMD Ryzen 5 2600x |
| Memory | 12GB RAM | 16GB RAM |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon R7 360 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650 Ti | AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 |
| Storage | 25GB | 25GB |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 12 |
Our Top PCs to Play Kena: Bridge of Spirits
We don’t blame you if you’re looking to upgrade your battle station to enjoy Kena: Bridge of Spirits in incredible lifelike quality. Thankfully at Overclockers UK, you can find a premium range of PCs and laptops that come equipped with plenty of the latest and greatest gaming hardware.
We’ve rounded up a few of our faves below but if this selection doesn’t suit your aesthetic, you can also browse all our PCs and laptops by clicking the relevant buttons.
Refract Gaming Jade Pre-Built PC
- Pre-built gaming PC
- Designed for mid-tier gaming and budding content creators
- Supports 1080/1440p gaming
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700 CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti GPU
- 32GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home included
Gigabyte G6X Gaming Laptop
- 16.0” FHD display
- 165Hz refresh rates
- Intel Core i7 13650HX CPU and NVIDIA RTX 4060
- 16GB DDR5 RAM
- Windows 11 Home included
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Have You Played Kena Bridge of Spirits?
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*Prices correct at time of writing and PC specs are subject to change.
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