I love when a small studio surprises everyone with something quality, especially when so many large AAA companies phone it in these days. I tend to root for the underdog
@BUNNYLANWARREN3 жыл бұрын
You fight the same tree enemy with variations only 12 skills to unlock that don’t affect combat at all and it becomes a pikmin basic game very simple the best part is the cutscenes and visuals other than that I believe almost every company is putting out this if not better content
@yourlocalhuman35263 жыл бұрын
@@BUNNYLANWARREN yh it looks really too basic
@daestka55123 жыл бұрын
@@BUNNYLANWARREN , agree the game is very basic. Some people just like to hate on big companies
@TheMilesmckee3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes simplicity isn't always a bad thing. A lot of absolute classics are very much that way. Then in the other side of things, Fre Emblem has almost 600 PLAYABLE characters, and you need a PhD to understand the Kingdom Hearts story and timeline.
@iguana513 жыл бұрын
@@daestka5512 we rip on big companies cause the refuse to pay game Devs good wages and put out broken games with pay walls. Given the budget and Dev team of Kena it's a very impressive game. CD projekt red worked on Cyberpunk for literally a decade and it's essentially unplayable. There are still big companies making good games, sure. But they're fewer and further between every year.
@gustavohfmota3 жыл бұрын
When developers focus on simplicity and fun combined with technical quality, there's no mistake. This game is a rescue of the good old art of making video games.
@NinjaGuidesHQ3 жыл бұрын
old art of making video games good said! :)
@cleof15033 жыл бұрын
aaaaaaaamen to that
@danieladams88473 жыл бұрын
Preach
@cchristianjeremy3 жыл бұрын
Hear, hear!
@brittca3 жыл бұрын
this comment is so refreshing. absolutely true!
@Dante-fb9ej3 жыл бұрын
The last time I felt like this while playing a game was back in the PS2 and Nintendo GameCube Era of games. It's so, sooo special!
@gamechaser943 жыл бұрын
I been looking for games like this since thanks for telling me
@MrDutchmarshal3 жыл бұрын
I have the same feeling. Just a simple but immersive game to lose some time in!
Yep, strong early ratchet and clank and Jak and Daxter vibes. To wait for ps5 stock or play on PS4...
@TheFreestylebeast3 жыл бұрын
Reminds me of tak and power of juju!
@HARBRINGERZERO3 жыл бұрын
I prefer 10 or 15 hours of an amazing game instead of 100 hours of bull crap in a huge empty world. I really like this game and think they’ve set a great foundation to make this a series.
@captainkirk50273 жыл бұрын
I don't think it's that long
@mr.anonymous.27493 жыл бұрын
Same here these huge games, with 100's of hours of gameplay is becoming overrated and repetitive. There also isn't time to do all that irrelevant stuff anyways. These type of games are more simple and fun. Wish they would make more games like this. I would love to see Jak&Daxter and Sly Cooper back on ps4/5.
@HARBRINGERZERO3 жыл бұрын
@@mr.anonymous.2749 My friend you are preaching the gospel, I’d love to see those series make a big comeback on PS4/5.
@Lemonade_Stand_2 жыл бұрын
I wish it was a tiny bit longer though. This game seems right up my alley but 10 hrs is soo soo short. I wish it was atleast like 25-30 hours. Oof.
@Lemonade_Stand_2 жыл бұрын
@@mr.anonymous.2749 i LOVED jak & daxter on ps2. I hope it makes a come back on newer systems.
@ChengTeoh3 жыл бұрын
The real fun begins once you unlock all the abilities! Trying to figure out which to use and in what sequence to utterly destroy the bosses in less than 3 minutes each is a blast, lol.
@zoenataniel28763 жыл бұрын
😐
@AuraJewel3 жыл бұрын
Oh look a verified person
@Scudge03 жыл бұрын
Playing on hard this game is genuinely rather hard and after the 1st 3rd button mashing isn’t really an option anymore from my experience so trying to pick the right option on the fly is a blast I agree.
@bob1019103 жыл бұрын
@@AuraJewel sounds like a dev
@Amongoose063 жыл бұрын
Seems like a paid or sponsored comment tbh.
@bingchua39583 жыл бұрын
Considering this was their first game, I say it’s a big win. The world that they constructed was absolutely stunning, puzzles are fun with a little challenge, combat is simple which is a nice change of pace. Only critic I have is the movement, it feels clunky. If ember labs keeps making games I can see them creating a game that is beyond our imagination
@iconicboxing91 Жыл бұрын
Yeah this is what i was thinking. This game is already a hidden gem, and their graphic art style is incredible. Hoping for what you said, something beyond our imagination in the years to come.
@medavid163 жыл бұрын
I like games that are simple. Studios have been too busy trying to overcomplicate things, which was interesting for a while but it gets in the way of fun sometimes. This game brought the roots of simple but fun back into video games for me. Well done guys
@JaydevRaol3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
Too bad the game is shit and not worth 40 dollars. 10 dollars at best
@bepopxxx3 жыл бұрын
Ikr now it feel like real game, not overrealistic thinga. It so fun to play
@Assassin1994103 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlegit Wrong, stop being a hater
@michaellee99983 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlegit oh my days 😂😂 , do something other than spreading your nonsensical comments
@visual_chris3 жыл бұрын
The fact that it’s simple but challenging gives me so much nostalgia it’s unreal.. probably best game I bought this year
@ANGEL-fg4hv3 жыл бұрын
Buy it for me please 🙂
@elifkabak92612 жыл бұрын
@@ANGEL-fg4hvdid u get the game? I hope u did cuz it’s fire
@ANGEL-fg4hv2 жыл бұрын
@@elifkabak9261 nah
@kobi20242 жыл бұрын
@@ANGEL-fg4hv Did you get it now? 50% off
@ANGEL-fg4hv2 жыл бұрын
@@kobi2024 thanks for the heads up lol I'll look into it , is it really worth it?
@Rithysak1013 жыл бұрын
The visual of this game is insane.
@crashpal3 жыл бұрын
Pixar or dreamworks animation
@brandonsimon2543 жыл бұрын
I've been waiting all year for this game and I'm so happy with the purchase. I pre ordered it and took time off for the August release but it delayed again, I wasn't even mad. At only 3 hours in a can still say this game is perfect for me.
@gameranxTV3 жыл бұрын
👌
@parthjackson1893 жыл бұрын
@@gameranxTV Ever completed a game?
@alexanderpierre30303 жыл бұрын
Hi, my names Jeff.
@a7c7773 жыл бұрын
@@gameranxTV 👌
@MrMoose-mf1oy3 жыл бұрын
I dunno how to really explain it but her design is just so good. Like she would make a great company mascot if they continue to develop her (like Mario with nintendo etc).
@LIQUIDxGhost.3 жыл бұрын
Kratos: *walks in* quiet boy
@johnnydirtbags97693 жыл бұрын
Idk she reminds me of the character Raya
@vixiestarfire3 жыл бұрын
If not her, the little spirits 😁 gimme a plushie of one of those lil dudes now plz 💳💳💳
@markdemort3 жыл бұрын
yeah idk what it is, her design is what made me interested in the game from day 1
@LIQUIDxGhost.3 жыл бұрын
@@MyNamesRevenge name Microsoft second mascot I'll wait
@PoofyisDead3 жыл бұрын
I originally planned to pre-order the game but, with the delays and lack of media coverage i got a lil iffy and figured id wait till reviews came out, and thankfully the game is exactly what I expected it to be. An extremely pretty action adventure with a great animation studio feel and crisp story/music elements. Thanks for the quick coverage!
@rowenmiddendorf80833 жыл бұрын
I really like the look of this game. It sounds really good.
@TheYonam1233 жыл бұрын
looks great but they need to do something about that idle animation, transition isn't smooth
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
How does the LOOK of a game SOUND good?
@rowenmiddendorf80833 жыл бұрын
@@thesherlockhokage3046 By Review
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
@@rowenmiddendorf8083 Can looks sound? You are talking about the game itself not the looks of it🤔
@trappingonthyblock76253 жыл бұрын
@@thesherlockhokage3046 yes try to make others look dumb on the internet to boost your ego or
@SethizFTW3 жыл бұрын
I am so happy to see this game especially from the people who made Majora's mask - Terrible Fate short. I have been tracking it since it was posted on their yt.
@christiana4753 жыл бұрын
ahh i didn’t know this was them!
@jamisoncrawford98683 жыл бұрын
That's wild because as soon as I heard there was a central hub with different directions, I thought of Majora's Mask!
@JohnnyBRad3 жыл бұрын
I held off buying this until I heard for you guys. Thanks for making this an easy purchase
@gameranxTV3 жыл бұрын
👌
@tobiastroyer99723 жыл бұрын
You can buy it especially for this price. They are already working on the lock-on-system.
@whatdadogdoin61783 жыл бұрын
@@gameranxTV 👈?
@moonluna4643 жыл бұрын
I love this game so far. Just finished The Medium and Ratchet & Clank: Rift apart and now playing Kena. It's great!
@DonutFlavourJam3 жыл бұрын
this was an instant purchase for me and so far I'm really enjoying it. agree that controls are occasionally a tad off but totally forgivable.
@CosmicVoid_1193 жыл бұрын
Not with my money it isn't
@t__uncensor13373 жыл бұрын
@@CosmicVoid_119 on God 🤣
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
The game is ass
@KayP903 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlegit Saying "The game is ass" without giving even a single fucking reason to why you find it ass isn't very convincing
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
@@KayP90 low budget. Not good gameplay. Mediocre visuals. 40 dollar price tag for an indie game ? Seriously why would anyone want this game
@ScreaminMime3 жыл бұрын
Bought it, LOVING IT, Game of the Year so far!
@Savantir3 жыл бұрын
This game is brilliant! Been having a blast with it. Very fine quality for it being the studio’s first game. 🔥🤘🏻
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
The game is fucking garbage. What game are u playing
@iamacat35173 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlegit go play fortnite or pubg or what ever u like. Just don't give ur garbage opinions on the internet.
@Assassin1994103 жыл бұрын
@@ghostlegit Wrong
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
@@iamacat3517 not a opinion. The game is trash!
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
@@Assassin199410 not wrong
@wrydstepbr0_03 жыл бұрын
I am balls and elbows deep in this game. 10 out of 10 for me. Haven't had 1 issue with bugs and such either. For their first ever game, Ember Lab made one hell of a debut in the gaming community. I can't wait to see what other games they put out. Will definitely be keeping my eye on this dev studio.
@agentstarkk3 жыл бұрын
I picked this one up because my wife was interested. Haven't made it too far yet, but first impressions are really good. The world is gorgeous and looks so good on ps5.
@UmVtCg3 жыл бұрын
I like your wife
@KC-nr3ou3 жыл бұрын
I like your PS5
@HushPuppy1063 жыл бұрын
Picked it up?😂 you mean doenloaded it
@kylethompson69973 жыл бұрын
I like how you never spoil not only story but like features or like upgrades. I appreciate it. Great vid.
@Darognarr3 жыл бұрын
I've been following this game's development for a while now and I'm having an absolute blast with it. It gives me similar feelings from when I used to play The Legend of Zelda. I love it! Only the platforming could indeed be a bit more polished.
@xw3av3rx3 жыл бұрын
This game is amazing!! I’ve sunk close to 8 hours in so far. The game mechanics are very similar to god of war with the fighting, dodging, parrying, upgrading. I’m playing on normal and have died close to 10 times. It gets surprisingly challenging. You have to learn your enemies move sets to dodge and attack like in dark souls games. The graphics are also so gorgeous! The Rots add a lot different play variety and charm to the game. Every time I boot it up I get lost in the world of Kena. I haven’t been so excited about playing a game in a very long time. This one really draws me in and makes me forget about the outside world for awhile. You guys should definitely check it out in my opinion
@adnanam5353 жыл бұрын
just finished ut and its such a great game, i had a love hate relationship with how you respawn all the way at the begining if you are doing a mutiple fights
@theskywalker84163 жыл бұрын
only bad thing is it end quite soon :(( The game is not long (only around 12h) but still worth your time
@97tillinfinity43 жыл бұрын
I have to disagree bro i have bought this game & this is not similar to god of war mechanics in my opinion nor dark souls not even close. I was incredibly disappointed personally i feel like there are not many different enemies throughout the game, fighting feels super super repetitive & gets boring after a while. Not many upgrades at all also when i first played kena i would've thought the hats actually did something in combat for the little guy's but it's just cosmetic aswell as they should atleast be somewhat different colors instead of all black to bring even more life & beauty to the game. Throughout cutscenes the frame rate drops atleast for me which honestly isn't really an issue so no biggie but i can see how it would bother other's. I think the boss battles are not too shabby but me and my friend have played this on the hardest difficult & it just feels way a little too easy story wise feels just bland & mediocre.... i was truly expecting this to be the new Zelda mascot for Playstation & who knows it might just be! Not giving my hopes just yet because i do know that this is ember labs first ever game but i do have some pros & i just love how beautifully designed this looks pretty much identical to a Pixar film ❤ i can assure they put tons & tons of work into this the map is pretty big. I love how calming the atmosphere is just giving off a vibe of pure bliss & emerging you into landscape nature honestly a game never has done this for me besides breath of the wild but it completely takes away any anxiety i sometimes tend to deal with, it just puts me in a meditative 🧘🏻♂️ state but it sure is a fun game no doubt Overall 5/10
@tango80113 жыл бұрын
Can you explore the world a bit or is it very linear?
@theskywalker84163 жыл бұрын
@@tango8011 its a linear game not open world. You open new places in the game process, you can tele back to old place ofc but still linear
@DigitalKid143 жыл бұрын
This seems like the Jak & Daxter of our generation. Hella polished platformer-esque/adventure game that has you wanting more.
@archenemy22423 жыл бұрын
I miss Jak & Daxter. I hope they bring those back and to the PC. Same with Twisted Metal. Those were my childhood games
@DigitalKid143 жыл бұрын
@@archenemy2242 Same Jesse. Back in the day my Dad randomly surprised me with a PS2, and Jak & Daxter was the first game I played on it. I remember thinking it was the best graphics I'd ever seen (at the time).
@andrewpayne50933 жыл бұрын
Would love a new war of the monsters game. We need more 2-4 player couch coops like that!
@mr.anonymous.27493 жыл бұрын
What i would give to have Jak&Daxter back on ps5. 😔
@nisteven3 жыл бұрын
@@DigitalKid14 ya, game really does feel like a jak and daxter game.... Also first game I played on PS2 is final fantasy 10 and when showed the cinematic. I was completely blown away by it.
@ashhousewares4453 жыл бұрын
You don't see many games like Kena. I'm in love with this game.
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
Do you have any other recommendations if I can ask?
@ashhousewares4453 жыл бұрын
@@thesherlockhokage3046 Depends on what you're looking for... This game is reminiscent of games like Starfox Adventures and Horizon: Zero Dawn.
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
@@ashhousewares445 I am looking for anything fun. Good cartoony or non realistic graphics. Charming World. Good Exploration Good fighting system Etc.
@ashhousewares4453 жыл бұрын
@@thesherlockhokage3046 Kena seems like it would be up your alley. I'm having a blast with it. There's good exploration with plenty of collectables. As soon as I get the bow and arrow, the gameplay gets more interesting. Also, this game gives me Rayman 2 vibes. Another fantastic platformer that everyone should play.
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
@@ashhousewares445 Thanks for the headsup. Enjoy your game Did you play God of War by the way?
@James-gj8rn3 жыл бұрын
I love the game and I can’t wait to see what Ember Labs does next, also the Majora’s Mask Terrible Fate film is incredible, THAT is what video game films should look like and i want an extended version now! 😊
@joekickass89433 жыл бұрын
Well, FF7 Advent Children is a better example outside Nintendo games.
@Raziell20993 жыл бұрын
I've been enjoying this immensely. It is so nice to have a game I've been excited for launch as a complete product with so much polish. Can't wait to see what this dev studio does next
@alyssajolie3 жыл бұрын
I’m just shy of half way through the game and I think it’s something special. It has this horizon feel to it but a little less complex. I think this game is quite overlooked because it may not have the best of the best combat mechanics or options but the simplicity allows you to fully appreciate the cinematic experience. I was very impressed and especially loved all of the little puzzles. I like that they don’t baby you through the whole game. I find some games get repetitive and boring when they tell you exactly what to do and how to do it. KBS makes you think before you act.
@sergel023 жыл бұрын
Loving the game! I’ve been anticipating it since the trailer was revealed. The length is surprisingly okay for me. I tend to like longer games, but between cutscenes, exploring, taking photos, doing puzzles, finding collectibles and chests, and getting beat by monsters, I’m already 5 hours in and not even to the first true boss fight yet.
@hitjiren84553 жыл бұрын
You
@pierre-huguespouech62712 жыл бұрын
No I agree. Why to speed run games? We should take our time to enjoy all the job that’s be done. Then the game is far more than a 10 hours game. Some games can also be too long… I would say it is a 40€ long game☺️
@alexandersvensson26503 жыл бұрын
This game took me over 20 hours to complete. The last boss took like 3-4 hours before i gave up and completed the game on easy mode.
@Fellipe2k52 жыл бұрын
Last boss is easy
@KomaedasOneTrueHope6 ай бұрын
@@Fellipe2k5easy is subjective
@mousikopsaxtiri2 жыл бұрын
I have been playing Kena for a long while and delay finishing it, as I enjoy exploring around every hidden forest path and crevice. I pretty much agree with your review, yet there's one thing I'd like to add. Yes the graphics and the music are lovely, the boss fights are surprisingly challenging, and its exploration personally fills me with joy. But above all, I value the feel that this game gives me. It is truly my "meditation" game. In between the tense fights and the cheerful discoveries, wandering in this world makes me feel calm and free at the same time. I also actually love how the game doesn't focus on the character too much, contrary to modern games that over-showcase their protagonists as the ultimate hero / most important person. Kena is humble and silent and she gets the feel across. It's also super cool that the studio involved native artists in the game's making! Now that the game is coming on Steam, I hope everyone will share some of the experiences I had with this beautiful game!
@kylelayton903 жыл бұрын
I haven't played a game that reminded me of a platform adventure game since the old mascot platformers form the playstation 2 era. I'm so glad I got to get that old school childhood feeling again. For me this game is a breath of fresh air. I can't wait to see what this developer brings to the table and am very hopeful that this game becomes a series.
@mr.anonymous.27493 жыл бұрын
Agreed!!! 👍🏻💯
@wylon873 жыл бұрын
Watching this trailer gave me chills the same way seeing the Jak and Daxter trailer for the first time did. I'm so excited for this!
@angelsf93992 жыл бұрын
I think what really stands out about the game (that I wish was discussed more) was the music and environmental sound effects. Theophany really hit it out of the park with the tracks for each section, and I didn't mind redoing certain boss fights because the music was always phenomenal. Truly, in my mind, the best part of the experience
@ShashankKatiyar0 Жыл бұрын
Its included with PS Plus this month and started playing it. I was very pleased to find it.
@bowee2573 жыл бұрын
bought it and I'm loving it 😊
@skydiver913 жыл бұрын
This looks like the PERFECT Friday evening game for me!!
@scottdacosta81953 жыл бұрын
I’m loving this game, so old school with new school tech to show it off. Great first job can’t wait to see what they do next with a bigger budget.
@jppotato173 жыл бұрын
I’m glad the reviews for this game are good, I’ve been interested in this one for a while now. Probably will wait to pick it up for half price during Christmas time
@morganmariex3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they're coming out with a physical version in November, so if you prefer that, waiting is perfect! They first said it was digital only, so that's what I got. It's such a good game!
@domitabs3 жыл бұрын
I understand because I do the same with a lot of games, but this is not $60 game. It's $40 and it's worth the money.
@grim_563 жыл бұрын
@@domitabs $40 isn't cheap
@domitabs3 жыл бұрын
@@grim_56 I know, trust me I have to think 10 times before I purchase a game. But it has great reviews so I doubt you will find it half a price soon. Wish you do, because its a great game. Good luck!
@christopherperaskevas26053 жыл бұрын
It just makes me feel happy
@khishorthsritharan98103 жыл бұрын
Ayy was waiting for this 🔥🔥🔥
@jbrink17893 жыл бұрын
Had such great time with this game. Whenever you can't put down a game till you beat it, you know it's good!
@dommice3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jake. Looks amazing and very happy with a ten hour game. Bored of 100 hr experiences which I never finish!
@domitabs3 жыл бұрын
It's a ten hour game if you rush it.
@luuketaylor3 жыл бұрын
Been playing it for the past two days and only just beat the first story boss... I think I'll be playing this for another two weeks at least!
@domitabs3 жыл бұрын
@@luuketaylor Same here. I just started second region and played, like, 15 hours.
@luismetallico13 жыл бұрын
I wasn't really expecting much of this game after checking out the trailers, just another game I could miss, but with all the positive reviews it's getting, I am considering to buy it
@ju4n8313 жыл бұрын
Did you buy it? I might buy it on Wednesday on my day off. It looks great
@luismetallico13 жыл бұрын
@@ju4n831 not yet, I have a lot of expenses these days, but I may be able to buy it next month, we'll see
@mutantcarcrash3 жыл бұрын
Probably game of the year for me. Looking at the complete package it just has this charm that made me genuinely smile while playing.
@pikey54493 жыл бұрын
Me too, smiling all the way through
@grahamkelly86623 жыл бұрын
Have you even played? That’s a huge statement
@pikey54493 жыл бұрын
@@grahamkelly8662 I have played yes
@abhijitleihaorambam37633 жыл бұрын
I think you haven't played opus the echo of starsong, it's one of the best at game of this year in terms of story and music. If this game can be a game of the year potential then opus echo of starsong will be the game of the year.
@ghostlegit3 жыл бұрын
Not gtoy. Garbage game
@Azarilh2 жыл бұрын
After 46 seconds i'm already bought. I wanna play that right now!
@D71219ONE3 жыл бұрын
People are going to try to buy Ember Labs. I don’t see them selling, but could you imagine what they could make with a Sony first party budget and still with total control?
@youngboy35713 жыл бұрын
That’s what I’m saying
@KELLYKH3 жыл бұрын
i stated playing this game yesterday. I played for 8 hours and im about to knock out 4 more. It's absolutely beautiful and fun! This game is a must
@Tonecupone043 жыл бұрын
I finished playing Fenyx Rising, and was looking for something similar. This looks like fits the bill.
@khufu86423 жыл бұрын
That was a fun ass game man, I definitely hope they make a sequel
@spacechannelfiver3 жыл бұрын
That's exactly the vibe I got off this and loved Fenyx Rising.
@ThatNorma3 жыл бұрын
play biomutant aswell :)
@wewake13443 жыл бұрын
Then play biomutant, destroy all humans (new one), legend of Zelda botw cemu (if u have a strong enough pc)
@michaelmonstar42763 жыл бұрын
*Gods & Monsters
@davidcbeaudoin Жыл бұрын
I know this video is a year old, but I recently just started playing the game and I am loving it! It was actually one of two games - the other being Ratchet & Clank: A Rift Apart - that sold me on preordering the PS5. I'm not sure how far I am into the game time wise, but it feels like I just embarked on what will likely be the last set of quests. There really isn't much I don't like about the game. Like you said, it looks and sounds beautiful, the story and characters are endearing and well told, it plays pretty well, and the upgrade system is laser-focused on stuff with actual utility. It's a bit strange to hear you say that Normal is easy. The difficulty of some of the bosses and enemies caught me off-guard and I'm playing it on the lowly "story" difficulty. I still haven't come to grips with the parry timing so I don't even try it anymore, I just stick to dodge rolling or double jumping. Maybe that's why it's giving me some trouble here and there. I don't know if you play the Souls-like games... maybe that's why this seems easy to you? I don't bother with 'em. I would absolutely love a sequel, but if Ember Labs is making one, they're being very tight-lipped. The only thing they've said is they're more likely to do more with Kena in other mediums like movies and such, not necessarily games. A shame, because Bridge of Spirits is phenomenal for a first outing by a fledgeling games studio.
@DoneWEvry13 жыл бұрын
I have been waiting so long for this game to come out. It was probably my most anticipated game of 2021, and thankfully I wasn't disappointed at all. I loved it. It's so beautiful, and has a pretty good (and kind of sad and bleak) story. The mechanics are great, and the fighting is a little more challenging than I expected it to be. I wouldn't necessarily call it hard, but it's also not boringly easy I can't think of many negative things to say about it honestly. I will say that the story probably could have been a little better (and longer), but it was still pretty good. And there's no new game plus, but that could always come later. And they definitely could have come up with a few more types of skills, just to add a little more variation to the fighting. The rot creatures were adorable though, especially with the little hats. All around I'd give it an 8 out of 10. But when you consider that this is the first game this small company has ever released, it definitely bumps the score up to 9.5 out of 10. I can't wait to see if they release some dlc for this. And I'm also really excited to see what games they develop in the future. I will definitely be picking it back up at some point in the future to play it on the harder difficulty that's unlocked upon beating the game. Hopefully they might decide to come out with some dlc for it as well by then. All in all, I definitely recommend it.
@DoneWEvry12 жыл бұрын
@@RealJewels Go to bed.
@shoebin3 жыл бұрын
Just finished this yesterday and its a great game. Simple move set but the game can still get plenty hard at times. The game was longer than I expected since all the reviews say its short, but either I play slow or I spent more time exploring. Didn’t really run into any issues with the game except double jumping was a bit awkward, as the 2nd jump seems to almost entirely lose forward momentum. But once you kinda figure timing for longer jumps then its alright. I found most of the time you want to run off the ledge then jump. Had only one instance where I needed to save and start the game again, I had fallen into some area I wasn’t supposed to be able to go and got stuck. Overall worth the buy for me.
@truecrimeMIA3 жыл бұрын
Literally waited for this before I made my final decision. 👍🏼 thx!
@DandaLion923 жыл бұрын
I would highly recommend this game to anyone considering it. Absolutely love it so far (about 6 hours in so far)
@Arnell_Mediocrity_Long3 жыл бұрын
Just bought this game today...stoked to play it down the line!
@ProjectPhoenix213 жыл бұрын
This one has been a joy to play. Simple, to the point video game. Makes me feel like a kid again.
@Tisson88913 жыл бұрын
It's such a beautiful game It's definitely in my top 3 for 2021
@stlcardinalsfan46553 жыл бұрын
Got this game for Christmas. Just started playing this a few days ago. Stellar game so far. My favorite is the art, graphics, and the music, and nature sounds are just breathtaking.
@JamesCoetzee3 жыл бұрын
Dude, time and time again you 99% align with how I feel towards a certain game. You're a real one bro. Thanks for the content. Also, IGN's review of this definitely put a sour taste in my mouth before I played it. It's just nice to hear someone with genuine thoughts talking about this beautiful gem of a game. Definitely not a polished game but one you just can't help but beat as a game between games. Cheers!
@ju4n8313 жыл бұрын
Same here, I love their reviews. Now days I only stick to their reviewed and angry Joe too.
@grundged Жыл бұрын
Absolutely recommend this game. Especially if you have the new OLED steamdeck. It is so gorgeous. ❤
@Pastyovercoat3 жыл бұрын
I’m just past Taro and I love love love this game. I don’t really have many gripes. Maybe the invisible walls in places where you should be able to jump but that’s so minor it doesn’t really make me like it any less. It’s up there with Racket and Clank as best of the year so far
@myredhat Жыл бұрын
I just finished his storyline last night. Man I was surprised at how emotional it got! I originally downloaded this to play with my daughter's but now I'm super invested in it on my own haha
@spanishatown Жыл бұрын
Yoo the funny thing bout most of your videos it’s that I watch the before you buy after I buy 🤣🤣🤣
@itscreedvi3 жыл бұрын
I already bought it and played it, it's amazing
@PandaXI_SplashGang Жыл бұрын
Just starting this game now. Probably gonna smash thru in a day or two. Thanks for all the knowledge man. Gotta love PS Plus💯
@DoesntMatterTheAt3 жыл бұрын
It reminds me of a classic PS1 action/platformer
@TOO_Xanatos9790 Жыл бұрын
Perfect time to catch this video now that it's come to Playstation Plus 😊 I can't wait to jump in.
@luuketaylor3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite games of this year. Brings back AOL in spectacular fashion. "You've got Spirit Mail!"
@boof14213 жыл бұрын
Does anyone remember the game Kya on PS2? Getting those kinds of vibes from this game which is super nostalgic
@adhdandrea2 жыл бұрын
THIS COMMENT!!!! I fucking loved that game so much so when this got announced I couldn’t help but think about Kya: Dark Lineage. Honestly felt like I was the only one that remembered that game.
@boof14212 жыл бұрын
@@adhdandrea glad to hear someone else remembers that game. It has a special place in my heart and reminds me of the good times of my childhood. I still have my PS2 and just bought Kya dark lineage on eBay.
@thmswalk09 Жыл бұрын
It reminds me of games from the SNES era that aren’t long but you can replay easily because you enjoy the overall game. For me I’m barely in it right now, pulled it from ps+ but after playing it I’m definitely buying a copy to support the developer. I want more games like this, not everything has to be 100+ hours. It’s been said, when a developer actually spends time on a 10-15 hour game, it shows and I can see that with this.
@hakunamatata4z8393 жыл бұрын
the gameplay can look better than the cutscenes at times
@jaripruim3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jake. Going trough a tough break-up right now and I'd like to say that the videos have been really helping me being distracted from the whole thing so thank you
@DadHut3 жыл бұрын
Game of the year so far. Love it! Need more games like this
@youshallnotpass39373 жыл бұрын
Getting major Studio Ghibli vibes, especially the little spirit guys.
@krzysztofmaliszewski25893 жыл бұрын
I fell in love when the game was shown for the first time because of the graphics, music and atmosphere. Playing it now, I really enjoy it! It's beautiful and fun to play and, I never say such things but I cannot resist in this instance, Rots are sweet/kawaii. I'd appreciate it if there was more way to interact with Rots and there were any consequences if you did not! Maybe there are but I am not far enough in the game but I doubt that. The only problem I have is movement: 1. jumping between ledges is a bit off; just from looking at the position of the character, I don't know whether I already can or can't jump/leap from them. 2. I play on keyboard + mouse so moving Rots with a mouse is HORRIBLE. I need to check how the game behaves with Steam Controller.
@MightyManotaur223 жыл бұрын
Glad you mentioned Spiritfarer because the early story in Kena reminds me a lot of that game
@doshi066 Жыл бұрын
I may pick it up, hearing the lack of voice acting doesn't bother me since link in Zelda games never talks!
@NMstateofmind Жыл бұрын
I just started this game a month ago. I’m loving it. 10/10 for me.
@kats5113 жыл бұрын
So excited for this game! Was going to get it at launch, but I'm going to wait for the physical copy
@rpgfan0073 жыл бұрын
its gonna have a non digital copy?
@kats5113 жыл бұрын
@@rpgfan007 they announced the other day that a physical version is coming later this year
@rawkem7423 жыл бұрын
Love this game. Took a gamble when I bought it a week ago but wow it has surprised me. Coming from a guy that’s obsessed with GoW 2018
@Xendas93933 жыл бұрын
Game looks great, interesting story, fun exploration and amazing music. When it comes to the combat though it does a lot of things that personally I really dislike such as: enemies re-targets/rotate mid animations making dodge timings unnatural. You are locked in to animations and can't cancel attacks with dodge or parry. Combat lock goes on enemies heads, meaning when you are in melee with tall enemies the camera ends up on the floor, sometimes even beneath the floor. There is no grace period for damage in dodge OR even when you take damage, making a few of the enemies attacks basically one shots if you get hit at the start as you get locked in without being able to dodge or parry. This is just to name a few and not mentioning a couple of bugs I've encountered but those I assume will get fixed.
@Surokis3 жыл бұрын
Its funny how no one here mentions combat, when its rather clunky and unnecessarily hard. Everyone is afraid of the "get gud" mob.
@azure46223 жыл бұрын
Being locked in animations is something I'm used to from MH but the rest sounds rather annoying
@flawlessvic2 жыл бұрын
@@Surokis matching animations to multi-clicks...I just can't stand. Looking at you Batman Arkham games.
@frankieramos15443 жыл бұрын
Since I found this channel I never buy a game without checking this videos no matter the Sale Price.
@iamdickel85743 жыл бұрын
i can imagine that the sequel would focus on Kena's Story
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
I think the Studio said there will be no sequel.
@iamdickel85743 жыл бұрын
@@thesherlockhokage3046 they will reconsider if this game sell well
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
@@iamdickel8574 Maybe. The game looks promising.
@anirudhvenkat59213 жыл бұрын
Man , I was waiting for your video on this game since the past 2 days. Always love watching your videos , since you don't spoil anything unlike others ( cough cough - ign)😃
@HariziMohamed3 жыл бұрын
In short this game will give you a trip down nostalgia lane , to them times when video games used to be simple fun and not political .
@nikonei3 жыл бұрын
What are you talking about? Since when have games become political?
@Jack-nx9hw3 жыл бұрын
@@nikonei *cough* Last of Us Part 2 *cough*
@thesherlockhokage30463 жыл бұрын
@@Jack-nx9hw It has nothing to do with politics. And are you okay? You are coughing alot.
@aedof3 жыл бұрын
@@Jack-nx9hw How in any way is The Last of Us Part 2 political?
@rhenry57083 жыл бұрын
why tf did gameranx like this
@swiss_waffle3 жыл бұрын
i bought it on launch and im inlove with it. it looks fantastic and the world looks really wonderful
@drewbocop3 жыл бұрын
This would be great for my niece and nephew. I'll give them a 144hz 1440p ultrawide rtx 3080 visual feast
@zawarudotokiwotomare47123 жыл бұрын
Flex
@nootnoot82873 жыл бұрын
Give it to meee!
@drewbocop3 жыл бұрын
@@nootnoot8287 I got mine by talking to a local but very professional pc shop. He ordered it through EVGA for me and charged me a fair markup. Reach out to your local PC building communities and shops.
@Surokis3 жыл бұрын
Lol, watch them break that screen with the controller, combat in this game is awful.
@drewbocop3 жыл бұрын
@@Surokis I would break them like a controller
@Scudge03 жыл бұрын
This game gives me the same feel that aid got when booting up Jak and Daxter up for the 1st time back in the day and I love it
@devindionne65953 жыл бұрын
Never commented before but just wanted to let you know that you are amazing at what you do. The way you review games is professional and tells me all I need to know but in a very friendly and conversational way and because of that, I ALWAYS watch your video before I buy a new game. Keep doing what you do Jake, it does make a difference!
@Azrael1x23 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best games , it feels like i'm playing a sony exclusive you know especially it's coming from a smaller studio , i will buy it to help them make new games in the futur , they totally deserve it and nailed it.
@NinjaGuidesHQ3 жыл бұрын
true also bought it to support the studio and all I can say is I'm already fan of Ember Labs
@wrydstepbr0_03 жыл бұрын
I am actually really glad the story isn't long. I'm currently working on this, lost in random, ghost of Tsushima, and Deathloop. Then got at least 5 games in October I'm getting, maybe 6 depending if I like the open beta for 2042.
@gameranxTV3 жыл бұрын
👌
@useyourillusion74023 жыл бұрын
My go to review series for a game if I’m on the edge deciding if I wanna buy it. Great as always!
@simonschneider25513 жыл бұрын
Man, this and Deathloop wants me to have now a PS5!!
@robertcraft64633 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this game best game of the year in my opinion just got my platinum yesterday 🥰🥰
@peicewetan3 жыл бұрын
The game is interesting, my biggest criticism is the movement/animation work for Kena, it quite stilted and lacks fluidity, one of those things you can generally push past, but sometimes it can feel bad and distracting.
@krzysztofmaliszewski25893 жыл бұрын
I also have problems with movement, especially jumping between ledges + moving Rots while playing with a mouse.
@mr.anonymous.27493 жыл бұрын
No game is perfect.
@dimarg0011 ай бұрын
i loved this game as much i enjoyed it and still waiting for the next game from Ember Lab
@joseescobedo54702 жыл бұрын
It’s 17 right now on sale should I buy it?
@alessia90323 жыл бұрын
My dad installed this game on my laptop, but I've never tried it out. But now, looking at it it looks so freaking beautiful. I am gonna play this for sure, it looks so cool and fun
@raphaelalexander36923 жыл бұрын
The game looks fantastic and the combat is Dark Souls style so I'm happy. Plus the Rot are super cute.
@ChocolateEffigy3 жыл бұрын
Not everything is dark souls. Especially this.
@raphaelalexander36923 жыл бұрын
@@ChocolateEffigy By that I just mean it controls the same way.
@Ale-nv2bo3 жыл бұрын
@@raphaelalexander3692 It really doesn't wtf dude
@raphaelalexander36923 жыл бұрын
@@Ale-nv2bo Well, it uses the shoulder buttons to attack and block. It uses right stick to lock on to enemies. B is dodge. Seems pretty much the same as Dark Souls and I haven't heard of any game before Dark Souls that uses that control scheme. Probably Demon's Souls too but I haven't played it yet.
@s_u_n_d_e_r96623 жыл бұрын
I'm only 30 minutes into it and I'm already in love with this game