Best New IPs of 2021
Honorable Mention: Kena Bridge of Spirits
Staff Writer Jake Su: When a game looks this good, you can forgive it for having some faults. Except, there is not much wrong with Kena: Bridge of Spirits, Ember Lab’s stunning action-adventure that not only gave us a heroine to root for, but also those adorable creatures known as the Rot.
Akin to a Pixar movie that one can play, it is not just a visual feast. The game blends storytelling, exploration, and action into one masterful package, together with sound design that does equally well in the quiet moments and for the intense ones. Saving the world was never going to be easy, but the journey for Kena is well worth it whether you are solving environmental puzzles, engaging in fast-paced and challenging combat, or just enjoying the amazing scenery.
Kena: Bridge of Spirits has built a rock-solid foundation, and it is now time to see where else Ember Lab is prepared to take us.
