RELATED: Sony Removes PS5 Release Windows from CES Sizzle Reel TrailerĪs far as the interactive part of the experience goes, Ember Lab has given some details on the gameplay in Kena: Bridge of Spirits, which has some players even more excited to jump into the upcoming title. That being said, from what Ember Lab has shown with Kena's earlier trailers, there seems to be some halfway compelling gameplay in addition to the stunning graphics and cinematography. If success stories like Dear Esther and Firewatch have shown anything, it's that even games branded "Walking Simulators" for having little to now interactive combat absolutely can triumph through visual storytelling alone.
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In contrast, Kena's unique visuals can be better described as a full-length version of Pixar's Sparkshorts with a more unique style elevated to a professional level.Įven if the combat, or exploration is boring, the world is vibrant enough that it might still have its own immersive quality with the simple fact that the beautiful style is so enticing. The look of Indie games can definitely vary more than their triple-A counterparts, and JRPGs have some opposing styles within themselves, but most players will recognize it with the one word description of: Anime.
Whenever a new game arrives that appears to be making its name through a new style, especially one that hasn't been seen in the market before, it is usually either an Indie title or a JRPG.
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The debate on what exactly "immersive" means from one player to another, there is a benefit to bringing a unique style into the art design of a new game that trends away from hyper-realistic skin and hair textures. Most triple-A titles these days often go for as realistic as possible, making graphics that attempt to be true to life in attempts at making games immersive.
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However, between both the studio's animated and live action works, the stellar cinematography and art are what are on full display, even if some areas like the voice dubbing can be lacking at times.įrom the beginning, this means that Kena is primed for gorgeous visuals and a focus on cinematic storytelling through a lens that isn't often seen in modern gaming. While Dust is a live action film, there is huge showcase of CGI within the 26-minutes runtime, including digital lighting effects and animals that have been modeled and implanted onto the real-world footage. The developer Ember Lab has an incredible portfolio of visual effects works, including a short film titled Dust and a fan video inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask. With more and more games being rewarded for offering cinematic experiences, Ember Lab seems to be bringing its history with visual effects to the forefront with this upcoming title. This could and should increase players' confidence in the game, rather than lower it, as the game at least knows what its strengths are. The gameplay in no way looks like it might be lacking, but the boasting of Kena: Bridge of Spirits' PS5 capabilities seem to be leaning harder on the visual experience than anything else.
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RELATED: Kena: Bridge of Spirits Will Have Free PS5 Upgrade So, this means that while Kena: Bridge of Spirits is coming from a rookie developer, the visuals and graphics might still be strong enough to elevate the title, especially on PS5. Much of this instant success comes from how Ember Lab started as a visual effects studio, as opposed to a game developer first and foremost. Now, a new trailer during Sony's State of Play on February 25th has really put the quality of the animations and art design of Ember Lab's debut title in gaming. First shown off during the PS5 reveal in 2020, Kena: Bridge of Spirits has quickly captured the attention of fans due to its beautifully rendered graphics and cinematic sequences.
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