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[John Wick]

So was Bluepoint when making Demon’s Souls remake. Are they an indie team as well?

Well neither are big studio are they? About 50-60 people

 

[BadBurger]

Need more Rots. But more Rots means I need more hats. Vicious cycle.

 

[Ogbert]

But Gaf told me it was gonna be a 6-7 game at most

It’s funny the way you phrase it, you make it sound like 7 out of 10 is bad.

If we’re honest, most games fall into that category. And some of my favourite games are solid 7s. Instead, we get this silly meta critic nonsense that overrates everything.

 

[nbkicker]

Its a shame sony never hyped this game like they did shoving deathloop in yr face at every opportunity, ill defiantly be downloading this later, hope this game sells well, for a small studio and its first game project be intresting to see what comes next

 

[Onironauta]

It’s funny the way you phrase it, you make it sound like 7 out of 10 is bad.

If we’re honest, most games fall into that category. And some of my favourite games are solid 7s. Instead, we get this silly meta critic nonsense that overrates everything.

I love many 7/10 games too, but a few days ago people here were calling this game mediocre before they even got the chance to play it

 

[j0hnnix]

Some of you on here love taking Ls don't you?

First Deathloop was gonna be bad for overmarketing.

Then Kena was gonna be bad for undermarketing.

Now it turns out that both were amazing games after all

I believe, and Colteastwood can back me up, it's because both are "exclusive" Playstation games, so they get the immediate high score treatment.

Removes tin foil hat.

Spoiler

it's a damn joke

 

[Gameplaylover]

Its a shame sony never hyped this game like they did shoving deathloop in yr face at every opportunity, ill defiantly be downloading this later, hope this game sells well, for a small studio and its first game project be intresting to see what comes next

The Sony Deathloop deal was much more expensive, Sony gets a bigger cut from selling it and also desperately needed a AAA for this year So they are gonna market the shit out of it.

 

[PropellerEar]

I get it, your favorite toy got a timed exclusive and you have to hype it up. But if you truly believe that Kena is "pixar level", you need to have your eyes checked

You would need to change your pants 6 times a day if this was on GamePass.

Even a dud becomes the greatest looking and most enjoyable game on a certain sub.

 

[Certinty]

Great to see. The amount of people freaking out that this was shit and short just because of the release day embargo was crazy.

 

[pratyush]

Looks good and have simple progression system. Ticks all the boxes for a weekend game!

 

[assurdum]

Its a shame sony never hyped this game like they did shoving deathloop in yr face at every opportunity, ill defiantly be downloading this later, hope this game sells well, for a small studio and its first game project be intresting to see what comes next

Funny thing games never hyped by sony will reveal more good most of the time. If I'm not wrong even Ghost of Tsushima wasn't great promoted at launch...

 

[Brofist]

Picked it up off EGS (ironically after that EGS topics). Very nice looking game for a low budget(?) game. I can already tell it's getting a little overhyped by certain people due to it being a console exclusive, but at the price it feels well worth it.

 

[mejin]

I get it, your favorite toy got a timed exclusive and you have to hype it up. But if you truly believe that Kena is "pixar level", you need to have your eyes checked

 

[Negotiator101]

From the EG review sounds like a rather uninspired game, still great scores all the same.

 

[Ezquimacore]

lol PC gamer is a joke, they reviewed the game using 8gb of ram when the minimum requirement for this game is 12 gb

 

[Negotiator101]

I love many 7/10 games too, but a few days ago people here were calling this game mediocre before they even got the chance to play it

Who's to say they still won't claim its mediocre after playing it? Opinions vary.

 

[GymWolf]

Got the bow. Need to quit for the night. Amazing game.

How is the challenge on hard?! Harder than something like ratchet?! (I know ranged vs melee but you get the gist)

 

[GymWolf]

PC gamer also gave AC Valhalla a 92 and while I like the game, it's the same as Odyssey but worse.

Same way odissey is just origins but worse...
Fucking lol, imagine talking shit about kena not doing anything new (for a studio at their first game) and giving fucking valhalla a 92, how can people read these clowns?!

 

[tommib]

Well neither are big studio are they? About 50-60 people

Have you seen the 15 minutes credits from Demon’s Souls? It’s not only Bluepoint it’s all the outsourcing and other Sony studios helping. I think around 300 people worked on that remake. Add to that a 100+ orchestra.

 

[Zathalus]

Right, I was on the fence about this one, as it looked amazing but I was waiting on review scores, but I am now sold. Deluxe version bought for the PS5 and I am looking forward to playing it.

Man, Sony really has a great talent for spotting good games and making them console exclusive. This, F.I.S.T, and Deathloop. Makes me excited for Stray and Ghostwire.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

You would need to change your pants 6 times a day if this was on GamePass.

Even a dud becomes the greatest looking and most enjoyable game on a certain sub.

Feel free to call me out whenever I call a game "pixar level". Protip: you can't.

 

[Orta]

For those of you who have tried it, any similarities between it and the Tomb Raider reboot? I've seen a few gameplay vids and it doesn't seem a million miles away in some aspects.

 

[BadBurger]

How does one parry? Tried tapping L1, maybe my timing is just terrible.

 

[PropellerEar]

Feel free to call me out whenever I call a game "pixar level". Protip: you can't.

I didn't, but that wasn't your problem honestly anyways.

 

[GHG]

lol PC gamer is a joke, they reviewed the game using 8gb of ram when the minimum requirement for this game is 12 gb

Skill Up did a good PC review and also gives some context around performance. It seems to run well.

 

[killatopak]

Feel free to call me out whenever I call a game "pixar level". Protip: you can't.

The power of raytraced lighting. Pixar quality.

 

[Topher]

 

[saintjules]

Game length is all over the place right now. I'm interested in how long it takes to get 100%.

I never bother listening to what people say about length anymore. There's people out there that are gonna speed run it in 3-4 hours and blow right through it lol. I'd rather take my sweet ass time with it.

Gameplay length is my own length dammit.

 

[SaucyJack]

Gameinformer 9/10
Polygon din't like it

I normally find this to be good sign that I'll like a game these days.

 

[ripeavocado]

I am glad it is doing well but I don't trust bloggers opinions, I will be waiting for people's.

Gameinformer 9/10
Polygon din't like it

then I'm buying it thrice.

 

[tommib]

Man, the cringy Pixar comparisons never get old. R&C photo mode is at least somewhat close to Pixar, but this? Come on

Oh no, the PSX hater is sad that another PlayStation game is getting good reviews. Are you crying? It’s ok. You can always just write that Returnal didn’t sell. You can also change your avatar to another misogynistic take: fat alloy, black character from Forspoken, and now change it to Kena or maybe Juliana from Deathloop from an ugly freeze frame.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

killatopak you got me. Now compare those visuals to Kena and you'll see my point In particular, compare the lighting of that game to the screenshot Hobbygaming posted. Lightyears ahead.

 

[PropellerEar]

Oh no, the PSX hater is sad that another PlayStation game is getting good reviews. Are you crying? It’s ok. You can always just write that Returnal didn’t sell. You can also change your avatar to another misogynistic take: fat alloy, black character from Forspoken, and now change it to Kena or maybe Juliana from Deathloop from an ugly freeze frame.

Bernd Lauert was already totally destroyed few posts up for this BS.

 

[Bernd Lauert]

Oh no, the PSX hater is sad that another PlayStation game is getting good reviews.

No, just laughing about the cringy Pixar comparisons. Imagine being upset about a timed exclusive.

Are you crying? It’s ok. You can always just write that Returnal didn’t sell.

Why would you bring up that mega-hit?

You can also change your avatar to another misogynistic take: fat alloy, black character from Forspoken, and now change it to Kena or maybe Juliana from Deathloop from an ugly freeze frame.

My soggy knee is a weird thing to bring up too.

 

[killatopak]

killatopak you got me. Now compare those visuals to Kena and you'll see my point In particular, compare the lighting of that game to the screenshot Hobbygaming posted. Lightyears ahead.

Certainly, I’m not denying it looks better. I just wanted to post that you used Pixar in a game.

Nothing personal or anything. Just mild fun.

 

[PropellerEar]

No, just laughing about the cringy Pixar comparisons. Imagine being upset about a timed exclusive.

Why would you bring up that mega-hit?

My soggy knee is a weird thing to bring up too.

 

[Isa]

I'm enjoying it so far. Very beautiful art direction all around, and the sound design is quite nice. A fun smaller game that harkens back to a time of adventure and discovery, and the price point was generous is this age.

 

[tommib]

He’s a piece of work. Also an antivaxxer. Hilarious stuff.

 

[Banjo64]

I'm enjoying it so far. Very beautiful art direction all around, and the sound design is quite nice. A fun smaller game that harkens back to a time of adventure and discovery, and the price point was generous is this age.

Good a thread as any to ask, any similar games to this (and Okami, Wind Waker, Spyro remastered, Hat in Time etc) that have released over the PS4/PS5 gen? Google just throws up the same names.

 

[BadBurger]

Even the platforming and traversal are rock solid. This keeps getting better

 

[Ellery]

Awesome. I expected it to be in the 70s. That is a positive surprise

 

[Isa]

Good a thread as any to ask, any similar games to this (and Okami, Wind Waker, Spyro remastered, Hat in Time etc) that have released over the PS4/PS5 gen? Google just throws up the same names.

Honestly I'm still in the early game, but overall the game feels more linear than most of those, although more exploration and puzzle focused like a few you mentioned. Its kind of tranquil. I'd say its kind of an Okami, Zelda, Beyond Good and Evil vibe but maybe not as grand as the others. Not a knock against this game, just that it seems to be a more contained adventure using their budget and resources well.

 

[GymWolf]

Skill Up loved it. He said the P word .

Paraglider??

 

[Duchess]

Oh wow, Ars Technica have called it a contender for Game of the Year. That's quite a contrast to Eurogamer's somewhat "meh" take on it.

Review: Kena: Bridge of Spirits is this year’s best Zelda 35th-anniversary gift

Studio's first-ever game is a 15-hour adventuring triumph, GOTY contender.

arstechnica.com

re: this coming to Game Pass (if / when Xbox port happens) - given it's a EGS exclusive, I guess that discounts that possibility?

 

[Banjo64]

Oh wow, Ars Technica have called it a contender for Game of the Year. That's quite a contrast to Eurogamer's somewhat "meh" take on it.

Review: Kena: Bridge of Spirits is this year’s best Zelda 35th-anniversary gift

Studio's first-ever game is a 15-hour adventuring triumph, GOTY contender.

arstechnica.com

re: this coming to Game Pass (if / when Xbox port happens) - given it's a EGS exclusive, I guess that discounts that possibility?

For its low price I don’t even think it’s worth waiting for a Steam/Xbox port, however Switch would be a good fit if they could get it running.

 

[SkylineRKR]

Eurogamer sums up my initial expectations on it. Short, unchallenging, unoriginal but very good looking and charming. I've my hands full on Arise and Judgment, perhaps its being discounted by then even though the current price is probably fair already.

 

[Banjo64]

Oh wow, Ars Technica have called it a contender for Game of the Year. That's quite a contrast to Eurogamer's somewhat "meh" take on it.

Review: Kena: Bridge of Spirits is this year’s best Zelda 35th-anniversary gift

Studio's first-ever game is a 15-hour adventuring triumph, GOTY contender.

arstechnica.com

re: this coming to Game Pass (if / when Xbox port happens) - given it's a EGS exclusive, I guess that discounts that possibility?

Sorry for quoting twice my phone fucked up.

Re GOTY; this is actually shaping up to be the best year of contenders I can ever remember. Monster Hunter Rise, Returnal, Rift Apart, Psychonauts 2, Deathloop, Kena and I imagine Forza Horizon 5 will join them. My types of games.

 

[kanjobazooie]

Good a thread as any to ask, any similar games to this (and Okami, Wind Waker, Spyro remastered, Hat in Time etc) that have released over the PS4/PS5 gen? Google just throws up the same names.

I would say Tearaway Unfolded, but its combat system is very different than Kena and the games you mentioned.

 

[Banjo64]

I would say Tearaway Unfolded, but its combat system is very different than Kena and the games you mentioned.

I’ve platted Tearaway on Vita and all the Sly, Ratchet and Jak games. I just love that childhood magic feeling.

 

[Concern]

Indies are really putting some AAA devs to shame with what they accomplish with much less resources.

Glad its reviewing well. Seems like Sony stopped marketing this completely after the SoP.