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I'm gonna play this game this weekend with my daughter. She's 5 and a half and I feel like she will love this game. Whether she watches or takes turns with me. I can't wait.
You hesitated when mentioning this is a PS5 title. Is that because the embargo doesn't want to mention the PS4 version? Because last I checked, I'm pretty sure there's a PS4 version 🤔
Loved the style of the messages in the lower left corner. Really great way to convey info without making the video longer and it looks really good. Great job, karak!
This game is magical. Gave me that childhood feeling again. Of being mesmerized and curious. Damn man this game is so cool. The music and sound is truly incredible with headphones.
Been waiting for your review ACG!! I’ve been looking forward to this game for quite some time now. I am so glad to hear how much you like the game! I may hold off until the physical release in November though… 🙃
It's not a matter of trust for me. It's about how clearly ACG conveys what he like and doesn't like about a game. It also helps he doesn't use an arbitrary point system that handcuffs other reviewers.
I’ve been hoping that it’s good to give me some Jak and Daxter vibes. I hope the game sells well to bring more of those back. 6:55 holy shit that was taken right out of ratchet and clank. It’s like the animation was timed exactly like the slingshot.
I am sure not just us but Karak is also happy that this game turned out good because he was also really looking forward to it. 😁 Can't wait to play this now.
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Karak, you have one hell of a way with words. I feel like even if I read one of your scripts I'd know it was by you immediately. Thanks for the detailed reviews as always, I've been looking forward to this since its announcement!
This game is one of the main reasons I bought a PS5. So relieved to hear it's excellent. Looks like a AA return to a simpler time where games could just focus on being fun. Great review as always 👌
It released a little late tonight, but I was able to get in about 3 hours. I'm with Karek on this one. It's a really really good game. It's just so polished and beautiful. The developers did a pronominal job and the wait was worth it.
That's funny. This game is one of the reasons i didn't bought a PS5, even having a huge PS4 catalog already. Tired of Sony's bs and timed exclusives. The amount of money they spend in that they could use in giving a better service.
@@pumajlr bro what? Exclusive games are good for the industry because they drive competition. It’s a good thing that Sony has such awesome exclusive titles, just like it’s a good thing that future Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox. We need both sides to have excellent exclusive games to keep each other in fighting form. And what do you even mean “giving a better service” …?
I started playing this today and I'm loving it. The music is just incredible, the visual presentation is amazing, and the gameplay is fun and engaging. 8/10 so far.
I'm kind of relieved for Ember Lab as this was their first title and they had the extra pressure of being featured by PlayStation but it looks like they've nailed their vision 👏👌I'll pick it up on PS5
playing it right now guys …..super fun, really enjoying it…..boss fights pretty hard……I play sekiro, dark souls, returnal and I must say the difficulty is up there which I like
I love that you mentioned Beyond Good and Evil, whenever I see a game like this it really looks like those early to mid 2000s games but fully realised. This is definitely going on my watchlist.
I have been so excited to play this since it’s announcement. I was a bit concerned with review embargo’s being on day of release and little marketing from Sony. But my fears were premature.
Really appreciate not once mentioning or comparing it to other games like BOTW or Immortals Fenyx and rather going in as a standalone game. Solid review
I'm getting this physical copy when it comes out in November truly a great enjoyable experience totally supporting the developers on their first game next time they do a game they deserve all the love and support ❤
Cut scenes are 30 fps on PS5 as well. But it doesn't really matter... the game is pretty and runs well at performance mode on PS5. Controls are smooth, and the music... wow. Chill and beautiful. For the price, totally worth it.
I'm glad that Kena Bridge of Spirits has been doing really well. Ember Lab have obviously put a lot of love, passion and care into the game and it clearly shows. The visual presentation is absolutely stunning, both, during gameplay and cutscenes. The game has a lot of heart and charm. The world is expansive and worth traversing and exploring. It's also lush and vibrant. Combat is a lot of fun and challenging, especially later on. Gameplay in general is an absolute joy. Characters are lovely and expressive. Animations are smooth and responsive. Kena Bridge of Spirits borrows elements from Pikmin, Uncharted and The Legend of Zelda and it does so very well. There may have been little in the way of marketing. However, the game has managed to exceed expectations and then some. At a price point of $40, this is easily a must buy. I'll just have to wait until November, which is when the physical copy will be available to purchase. Ember Lab have managed to create an experience that goes beyond being beautiful. Every pixel has been lovingly crafted. The game is filled to the brim with personality and an undeniable charm. This is a very impressive first attempt by Ember Lab and they deserve to be commended for their effort. Otherwise, thanks as always Karak for another detailed, unbiased and honest review. Thanks for being the best reviewer on TH-cam. Your hard work means a lot and it's much appreciated. Keep it up!
Great review as always, I always come here first before I make a purchase great in depth reviews covering all angles. Hopefully you'll do one for lost in random
I bought this for my daughter earlier today and I thought I’d have a quick look at it but I can’t put it down it’s superb. My only issue would be the cut scenes actually have a a bit of screen tear or at least jerking to them but the rest of it is great. Definitely recommended from me. Think of a Pixar version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider with munchkins instead of guns 🤣🤣 Great review as always ACG, thanks man
@@Ozzyozzysheesh Good! I have a few little niggly annoyances with the way the shield and dodge work in combat (mostly down to just being unable to dodge if you're mid-attack), but otherwise it's great. Good puzzles, interesting story, and looks gorgeous for the most part. Doesn't look like it's going to be all that short either. The photomode is weird though. Has an odd stretched or fish-eye quality that I'm not particularly fond of.
I was so curious to see reviews on this game cause ppl have been saying there worried about it since the embargo wasn't over until the game released and apparently there wasn't alot of review codes given. But it's good to see it's pretty positive
Wow, cool. I remember seeing a trailer for it and it kind of fell off my radar thinking it's another one of those pretty games that doesn't really go anywhere but apparently it's getting great reviews all around. I'm definitely getting this one, thanks for reviewing it.
Bought the deluxe edition for Ps5. This is their first game and it is phenomenal. I'm also gonna buy the physical edition when those come out. Reminds me very much of Crash, Spyro and other platformers of PS2 Era
@@frankcastle9866 guy’s probably a collector and likes physical media. I’m not into it, but I get why people do it. Fun way to go about the hobby I’m sure.
This game is so polished and bug free, such a breath of fresh air! The cinematics is just like an animation too, not like those dodgy cut scenes we usually see where audio doesn't even match mouth movements and emotions look horrendous.
I saw Alanah Pearce shouted this game out a while ago, cause it wasn't advertised the too much, and was really looking forward to it's release. Cool to see you enjoyed it, dude. I can't wait to play this.
Phew, was pretty nervous with this extremely late embargo and basically no marketing recently. Sound like yet another banger to play on my PS5, Jesus my wallet lmao
I’ve been playing Tales and Psychonauts on my Series X that my PS5 has been collecting dust for months. Never liked Ratchet and Returnal isn’t for me. Might try this one though.
Definitely not for me, but the attention to detail that I can see just from the footage presented here is amazing. Hopefully we can see more games take this more contained and detailed approach to game design.
Definitely with the sucess of this one the team can craft even better games than this one. This one is a stepping stone. They might do something a bit more complex later on, even if is not a Kena 2.
Yeah, I don't really get the platform loyalty w/ PC gaming. I don't like to support Tencent, but it's only 40% of 12%, which is damn near pennies ($1.92). In fact I like it that the Epic Games store only takes 12% from devs, as opposed to Steam's 30%. I don't do the collecting & stuff on the Steam platform tho, despite having 100's of games on there. We'll see how I feel come Jan when I get my SteamDeck tho, lol.
@@JeighNeither I will happily pick up games on epic when they offer the features steam has. Right now, it's a liability. Also waiting to buy a game is not a problem for me. But the basic quality of life feature epic lacks is a massive hindrance.
Fun note, the person that composed the music for this game, aka Theophany Remix, was a TH-camr (or posted some of his musical work on TH-cam). did a bunch of Zelda: Majoras Mask fan compositions (including the music for that Big Majoras Mask CGI project, Terrible Fate).
This game seriously is great. The vids look like pixar, bit the game has tons of micro detail and the lighting is stunning. Finished the first area story last night, I won't lie, I cried. Went in expecting an easy kids game, it lulled me in and then kicked my butt. As a frequent souls borne player, I have already died a bunch. The puzzles are well done, and the voice acting is great. This game is a diamond in the rough, don't pass it by.
I got to admit some boss fight is tough and require me putting my souls borne attitude into the fight. If the players really struggle, they can pop it to easy mode which is super easy …….
This game is also available for the PS4, I don't know why a few channels didn't mention that. I get that it won't run as good as the PS5 obviously, but it still looks amazing and plays great. So if anyone really wants to play it right now but you don't have a ps5, you can still play it! When you buy it you get both the PS4 and PS5 versions so you'll be able to play it later the way it was suppose to be played too 😊
Maybe it’s just my ignorance, but I was really surprised this game didn’t get more attention and anticipation after the first PS5 showcase. It was/is a beautiful looking game and I think a lot of people were especially excited for this since Ember Lab made that amazing Majora’s Mask short film. I know I didn’t expect their next project project to be an all out game that’s as beautiful to look at in real-time as their film was. I’m keeping this studio on my radar from now on. They know how to make beautiful and engaging content, and honestly they could’ve justified at least $60 for this game, but at $40, WOW! This is definitely a must buy. Thank you for the review and giving this game the attention it deserves!
It could be good even if he said it was bad. It could be bad if he says it's good. It's all up to YOUR interpretation. The amount of people that come off as lack of free thinkers is scary.
@@nickschaeffler7878 Such a horrid take. You can see in the footage if you like something. You don't need to hear what people are saying. Sounds like you're indicating that you've never liked a mediocre or poorly reviewed film or game which is crazy to me. You're essentially saying "I'm not going to spend money if others don't like it! Why does MY opinion matter?" That's crazy
Third game is just so special. It fairies something for me I have never gotten from another game. Feels a bit studio ghibli with the Rot crossed with Zelda. Just beautiful. I kind of wish the combat was a little deeper but understand why they kept it simple. I hope this team makes many many more games this beautiful. I will buy every single one.
I was interested in this when it was announced. Glad to see it turned out great. The graphics look amazing, story sounds great, and the gameplay looks like some good old fashioned hack and slash fun.
WOW, I was complaining under the comments section of IGN about rating methods, ACG you are my guy from Today onwards, amazing parameters based rating with time stamps
Whenever I see clips of Kena, I remember Tomba. Looking forward to get the physical copy of this game! By the way, how are the haptic feedback and the adaptive trigger on this game?
For the haptics so far, I've only noticed it when swimming and it's real subtle. For the adaptives, as you could probably guess, I felt it with the bow. Wasn't too strong (thankfully) I've had 1 controller get a loose r2 button months ago. Don't want it to happen again. For the heavy melee attacks, I for the life of me can't remember if it uses adaptive triggers or not and I literally just played a few hours ago lol
@@NYC_Goody that's good to hear. I honestly thought it would be like Ratchet and Clank level in terms of those features since they also showcase this game in the controller features. Still looks like a great game! Can't wait for November for the release of the physical copies.
@@illumillukilluallukalluto8861 Yeah and who knows, I don't have all the abilities yet. So maybe there will be more. Still had a pretty good time with the couple hours I played last night. If the whole experience is good, I'll probably double dip to get the physical. And can confirm heavy attacks do have tension.
I’m going to have to try this one on PC, it looks amazing and fun with exploration. I’ve been chipping away at Nioh 2 and this game looks like a good cool down game for Nioh!
It's also on PS4, and is a free upgrade to PS5. Kena, here I come! Thanks ACG! Also, I hope you keep doing those tidbit details I saw in the lower left corner of the video. Simple but great way to convey other info that doesn't get in the way or extend the video!
@@kschmeed Fine so far, but it's clear it was meant for PS5. The shadows, fur, and hair on Kena are often pixelated (almost like a water-color but not in a good way). I also noticed a glitch where you obtain a "mask" for the first time, that when you wear it sometimes, there's a conflict with controlling Kena that ends up swapping what should be first-person camera controlling only to controlling Kena while the mask is on, which gets you stuck in first-person and unable to remove the mask.
I think they didnt know how many would preorder it digital but its only a month and a bit. Could be worse. Bugsnax still hasnt released physical almost a year later
Makes me happy I dont ever buy physical releases. All that plastic and waste for a download key? Id rather pay more, and i do, but it shiuld be cheaper...
@@titntin5178 it’s usually cheaper to buy a physical copy and quicker to install (as it contains actual game data not a “download key”) and it’s really such a small amount of plastic, far smaller than the console your using to play it on which funnily enough you didn’t have an environmental problem with purchasing!!!! You also get the option to trade it in or sell it which digital will never ever allow. Digital media is and always will be the biggest con ever devised specifically targeting consumers with more money than sense and there is no excuse for the prices almost always being more expensive.
@@Carfilliot Completely agree. When you buy digital, you don't truly own it. You're leasing it with the gamble that you might not be able to play it later.
@@djshovelpants - as long as it’s saved in your SSD you’ll be able to play it as long as you want. However, a PS6 or PS7 will likely not have a physical drive, so you won’t be able to play it without connecting your old console.
It looks nice. Im just curious how puzzle heavy it is because theres nothing I hate more in games that causes me to lose my gamer chub faster than puzzles lol
I am so glad you mentioned overlord as a comparison at the end. I loved having my ugly minions going around destroying everything. Gonna love this game
definitely not a game for me, but i was curious to see how it would turn out. glad to hear it delivers for what it was going for. it certainly has an audience too
If cutscenes are not locked to 30 and is actually allowed to go 60, it's not gonna look like a cutscene or cinematic storytelling. It will look like a computer game. I hope people stop asking cinematics to be 60fps coz it's just doesn't make sense.
Really glad you liked this Jeremy. I was concerned this was going to be lousy with the embargo lifting day of release, always fishy when that happens. Did you have a chance to play on ps4 pro wondering how it runs there since I can't and don't plan on getting a ps5.
I'm glad this game turned out so good. I don't know why Sony had a review embargo until midnight of release day. That's usually a sign they're hiding how mediocre it is.
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BOOM Mysteriously good! Check out the review, spread it around if you can it helps. Or check the patron. Other than that...wtf ever. Hope you have a good week
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I'm gonna play this game this weekend with my daughter. She's 5 and a half and I feel like she will love this game. Whether she watches or takes turns with me. I can't wait.
you didnt actually say whether this is a buy or rent just that it's a blast ACG haha
You hesitated when mentioning this is a PS5 title. Is that because the embargo doesn't want to mention the PS4 version? Because last I checked, I'm pretty sure there's a PS4 version 🤔
@@ziloe not the first game journalists have done this for haha. They've been doing it a lot lately.
Enjoying the game a lot. Really pretty and fun.
Loved the style of the messages in the lower left corner. Really great way to convey info without making the video longer and it looks really good. Great job, karak!
It reminds me of old school mtv pop up video!
Thank you for the feedback Kiro. Appreciate it
@@ACGreviews anytime, man! Been around since 2016 and you're still the best reviewer out there imo. :)
His reviews remind me of my English class lessons in HS ,teacher reading Macbeth and analyzing the book in depth after lol
Yeah, it's sort of like ScrewAttack's "DeathBattle" where they have black textboxes to give further optional details.
This game is magical. Gave me that childhood feeling again. Of being mesmerized and curious. Damn man this game is so cool. The music and sound is truly incredible with headphones.
Been waiting for your review ACG!!
I’ve been looking forward to this game for quite some time now. I am so glad to hear how much you like the game! I may hold off until the physical release in November though… 🙃
Everyone's been waiting for reviews. They were all embargoed until midnight of release day.
@@tymmezinni yup, and TIM was looking forward to ACG’s in particular. Is that okay?
Wait! This game is out already?
@@ronniewest87 YEP. As of last night!!
@@TheInspirationalMind damn man, I have met even beaten deathloop yet
Acg's review is the only review I am gonna trust. Kudos for always being on time and covering every game under the sun
It's not a matter of trust for me. It's about how clearly ACG conveys what he like and doesn't like about a game. It also helps he doesn't use an arbitrary point system that handcuffs other reviewers.
What a game to follow up Psychonauts 2, past couple months have just been awesome for gaming.
This reminds me a lot of the PS2 era platformers. Nice to know it's a balanced game, I'll probably get it in the future. Thanks for the review.
I’ve been hoping that it’s good to give me some Jak and Daxter vibes.
I hope the game sells well to bring more of those back.
6:55 holy shit that was taken right out of ratchet and clank. It’s like the animation was timed exactly like the slingshot.
I was thinkin the same thing reminds me of ps1 ps2 era platformers for sure and its what caught my attention of this game
Excellent point! I'm instantly getting The Mark of Kri, 🦝 cooper vibes heavy! Love the art style etc
Really happy to hear this game turned out great. Can't wait to play.
I am sure not just us but Karak is also happy that this game turned out good because he was also really looking forward to it. 😁
Can't wait to play this now.
This looks really fun. Will give it a go.
never thought i'd see WE on a ACG video. Love both of your guys channels :)
Its legit
@@ACGreviews hey karak how long is the game ?
@A G 😂 Best comment of the day sir....
@@dr.sivavignesh664 10-15h
One of my favorite and most trusted reviewers out there.
relax ..you need to Fart 💨
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Karak, you have one hell of a way with words. I feel like even if I read one of your scripts I'd know it was by you immediately. Thanks for the detailed reviews as always, I've been looking forward to this since its announcement!
@Green Square wow. Get off your high horse and stop being rude.
I wonder how much it would cost to get Karak to narrate my life like in bastion 🤣
This game is one of the main reasons I bought a PS5. So relieved to hear it's excellent. Looks like a AA return to a simpler time where games could just focus on being fun.
Great review as always 👌
It released a little late tonight, but I was able to get in about 3 hours. I'm with Karek on this one. It's a really really good game. It's just so polished and beautiful. The developers did a pronominal job and the wait was worth it.
That's funny. This game is one of the reasons i didn't bought a PS5, even having a huge PS4 catalog already. Tired of Sony's bs and timed exclusives. The amount of money they spend in that they could use in giving a better service.
It's also on PC.
@@pumajlr bro what? Exclusive games are good for the industry because they drive competition. It’s a good thing that Sony has such awesome exclusive titles, just like it’s a good thing that future Bethesda games will be exclusive to Xbox. We need both sides to have excellent exclusive games to keep each other in fighting form.
And what do you even mean “giving a better service” …?
@@pumajlr um...okay?
I started playing this today and I'm loving it. The music is just incredible, the visual presentation is amazing, and the gameplay is fun and engaging. 8/10 so far.
I'm kind of relieved for Ember Lab as this was their first title and they had the extra pressure of being featured by PlayStation but it looks like they've nailed their vision 👏👌I'll pick it up on PS5
The music of this game is PHENOMENAL!!! I'm playing this with surround sound it's a bliss!
playing it right now guys …..super fun, really enjoying it…..boss fights pretty hard……I play sekiro, dark souls, returnal and I must say the difficulty is up there which I like
"more like a Chris Hansen moment than a Jim Henson one"
That's a zinger.
That was hilarious 😂
That was a good one
One of my most anticpated games of this year. I am so happy this review did not let me down.
Yeah after watching this review it's an instant buy for me
I love that you mentioned Beyond Good and Evil, whenever I see a game like this it really looks like those early to mid 2000s games but fully realised. This is definitely going on my watchlist.
How dare you mention Beyond Good and Evil. We were promised a sequel😢
I just knew this was going to be a buy. I am glad to hear that you had a blast with it. I’m about start playing myself! Thank you for the review!
ACG burning that midnight oil giving us nothing but that realness. Lemme get some popcorn for this. Thanks again for another review ACG.
Congrats emberlabs! Will definitely get this and the disc version! supporting small and talented studios is the way to go..
I have been so excited to play this since it’s announcement. I was a bit concerned with review embargo’s being on day of release and little marketing from Sony. But my fears were premature.
1 dude's opinion should never define yours.
@@NYC_Goody True - but it's very unlikely that's the only review the OP's watched.
@@NYC_Goody 82 on MC. Safe to say it's a decent game.
@@RepublicofODLUM A good meta critic score should never define YOUR opinion.
Really appreciate not once mentioning or comparing it to other games like BOTW or Immortals Fenyx and rather going in as a standalone game. Solid review
The timestamps are a HUGE HELP thank you for adding them!!
I'm getting this physical copy when it comes out in November truly a great enjoyable experience totally supporting the developers on their first game next time they do a game they deserve all the love and support ❤
Looks fantastic! Thanks for including surround sound in your reviews, really is useful. Will wait for the EGS exclusivity to end
The theme reminds me of okami, on how you remove negativity to bring in positivity.
Literally the only reviewer I trust anymore. Definitely picking this up for Ps5!
I’m so glad this turned out well. I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Amazing review as always. No one does it on your level
I am so relieved it’s as good as the hype said it was.
me too I was holding my fart 💨 all day for this
And what's even more badass. Can get this and diablo 2 for the price of 1 full release
I'm having fun with it right now. It kinda feels like how I always imagined a modern reboot of Jak and Dexter would be.
Cutscenes are not 'locked', but some are simply pre-rendered video's that you can actually find in the game's folder
For a game made by a small AA developer it looks absolutely stunning
Add an A now
Cut scenes are 30 fps on PS5 as well. But it doesn't really matter... the game is pretty and runs well at performance mode on PS5. Controls are smooth, and the music... wow. Chill and beautiful.
For the price, totally worth it.
I'm glad that Kena Bridge of Spirits has been doing really well. Ember Lab have obviously put a lot of love, passion and care into the game and it clearly shows. The visual presentation is absolutely stunning, both, during gameplay and cutscenes. The game has a lot of heart and charm. The world is expansive and worth traversing and exploring. It's also lush and vibrant. Combat is a lot of fun and challenging, especially later on. Gameplay in general is an absolute joy. Characters are lovely and expressive. Animations are smooth and responsive. Kena Bridge of Spirits borrows elements from Pikmin, Uncharted and The Legend of Zelda and it does so very well. There may have been little in the way of marketing. However, the game has managed to exceed expectations and then some. At a price point of $40, this is easily a must buy. I'll just have to wait until November, which is when the physical copy will be available to purchase. Ember Lab have managed to create an experience that goes beyond being beautiful. Every pixel has been lovingly crafted. The game is filled to the brim with personality and an undeniable charm. This is a very impressive first attempt by Ember Lab and they deserve to be commended for their effort. Otherwise, thanks as always Karak for another detailed, unbiased and honest review. Thanks for being the best reviewer on TH-cam. Your hard work means a lot and it's much appreciated. Keep it up!
Great review as always, I always come here first before I make a purchase great in depth reviews covering all angles. Hopefully you'll do one for lost in random
For those who are into physical over digital : maximum game will release a physical retail release in November
Yea definitely getting physically. I can wait. There’s so much out recently to play
I did say that Kena Bridge of Spirits is one of those indie gems that's a must buy. Kena Bridge of Spirits is a game of the year contender.
This game along with Sifu were the 2 games from the PS Showcase I was interested in, might have to get this one.
Can’t wait for sifu
How the hell does God of war or KotOR remake not register interest to you?
To be fair, the only game that interested me from the PS Showcase was Ghostwire Tokyo. You can’t appeal to everyone.
@@x-ScaryBerry-x interesting considering we have ZERO gameplay shown….still. To each their own
@@XiLock_Alotx the last two trailers have had gameplay what are you talking about
So glad you mentioned Saboteur. That game doesn't get enough love
Not what I expected, I was waiting for a gotcha moment. Sounds refreshing to see this game’s good.
Great review by the way.
Same, the review embargo was extremely sus. Glad to see we worried for nothing!
I bought this for my daughter earlier today and I thought I’d have a quick look at it but I can’t put it down it’s superb. My only issue would be the cut scenes actually have a a bit of screen tear or at least jerking to them but the rest of it is great. Definitely recommended from me. Think of a Pixar version of Shadow of the Tomb Raider with munchkins instead of guns 🤣🤣 Great review as always ACG, thanks man
With 50 seconds to go on the PS5 countdown. That was timed well. Haha
How is it so far
@@Ozzyozzysheesh Good! I have a few little niggly annoyances with the way the shield and dodge work in combat (mostly down to just being unable to dodge if you're mid-attack), but otherwise it's great. Good puzzles, interesting story, and looks gorgeous for the most part. Doesn't look like it's going to be all that short either.
The photomode is weird though. Has an odd stretched or fish-eye quality that I'm not particularly fond of.
@@YasminWeaver how’s the frame rate is it a smooth 60 FPS ? Cause I read a revokes article and they said it dips a lot I hope they’re wrong tho
@@Ozzyozzysheesh I've kept it in the high graphics mode and haven't had many dips
I was so curious to see reviews on this game cause ppl have been saying there worried about it since the embargo wasn't over until the game released and apparently there wasn't alot of review codes given. But it's good to see it's pretty positive
You are the one I check when I need my reviews. Great as usual o7
Looks amazing.
Loved the new text graphics you put in the video Karak
They’re so cute I can’t handle it.
haha seriously , my little sister was making fun of me for loving them so much !
@@voidlight6006 I feel you. I’m a fairly masculine 30+ year old dude and i hate to admit how damn cute I find those things. I wanna squeeze them.
Wow, cool. I remember seeing a trailer for it and it kind of fell off my radar thinking it's another one of those pretty games that doesn't really go anywhere but apparently it's getting great reviews all around. I'm definitely getting this one, thanks for reviewing it.
In some ways, some times, I look forward to your reviews more than some games themselves.
Your videos keep improving with the annotations and all, keep it up Karak
Bought the deluxe edition for Ps5. This is their first game and it is phenomenal. I'm also gonna buy the physical edition when those come out. Reminds me very much of Crash, Spyro and other platformers of PS2 Era
Why would you buy the same game twice
@@frankcastle9866 guy’s probably a collector and likes physical media.
I’m not into it, but I get why people do it. Fun way to go about the hobby I’m sure.
I love that your reviews are both in depth and spoiler free.
This game is so polished and bug free, such a breath of fresh air! The cinematics is just like an animation too, not like those dodgy cut scenes we usually see where audio doesn't even match mouth movements and emotions look horrendous.
I saw Alanah Pearce shouted this game out a while ago, cause it wasn't advertised the too much, and was really looking forward to it's release. Cool to see you enjoyed it, dude. I can't wait to play this.
Phew, was pretty nervous with this extremely late embargo and basically no marketing recently. Sound like yet another banger to play on my PS5, Jesus my wallet lmao
How much is the game ?
@@Ozzyozzysheesh I think in Australia is something like 50 or 60 AUD, can’t remember. The review mentioned 40 USD at the end I believe
It was featured in about 5 videos the past 6 months. Including two today
I’ve been playing Tales and Psychonauts on my Series X that my PS5 has been collecting dust for months. Never liked Ratchet and Returnal isn’t for me. Might try this one though.
@@Jack-ji8kr Tsushima dlc? FF7 yuffie? VF5 coming back! What did ratchet ever do to you? 😂
Pre-ordered. Started playing this morning before work and can't wait to play more when I get home. Great video as always
Definitely not for me, but the attention to detail that I can see just from the footage presented here is amazing.
Hopefully we can see more games take this more contained and detailed approach to game design.
Definitely with the sucess of this one the team can craft even better games than this one. This one is a stepping stone. They might do something a bit more complex later on, even if is not a Kena 2.
Always love your reviews. You are more professional and thoughtful than all the major game journos.
Glad you like them!
Looks like a fun whimsical experience I'll certainly pickup when it releases on Steam or GOG.
Hi Indonesian here, I think music in Kena heavily inspired by Balinesse and Javanese music and instrument
Looks amazing , just wish it would come to steam sooner.
Too bad epic snatched it up smh
Yeah, I don't really get the platform loyalty w/ PC gaming. I don't like to support Tencent, but it's only 40% of 12%, which is damn near pennies ($1.92). In fact I like it that the Epic Games store only takes 12% from devs, as opposed to Steam's 30%. I don't do the collecting & stuff on the Steam platform tho, despite having 100's of games on there. We'll see how I feel come Jan when I get my SteamDeck tho, lol.
@@JeighNeither I will happily pick up games on epic when they offer the features steam has. Right now, it's a liability.
Also waiting to buy a game is not a problem for me. But the basic quality of life feature epic lacks is a massive hindrance.
It’s coming to steam?
Fun note, the person that composed the music for this game, aka Theophany Remix, was a TH-camr (or posted some of his musical work on TH-cam). did a bunch of Zelda: Majoras Mask fan compositions (including the music for that Big Majoras Mask CGI project, Terrible Fate).
"PC and PS5"? i never thought i'd see this day :)
It's also on the PS4. And it looks beautiful ❤️
This game seriously is great. The vids look like pixar, bit the game has tons of micro detail and the lighting is stunning. Finished the first area story last night, I won't lie, I cried. Went in expecting an easy kids game, it lulled me in and then kicked my butt. As a frequent souls borne player, I have already died a bunch. The puzzles are well done, and the voice acting is great. This game is a diamond in the rough, don't pass it by.
I got to admit some boss fight is tough and require me putting my souls borne attitude into the fight. If the players really struggle, they can pop it to easy mode which is super easy …….
This game is also available for the PS4, I don't know why a few channels didn't mention that. I get that it won't run as good as the PS5 obviously, but it still looks amazing and plays great. So if anyone really wants to play it right now but you don't have a ps5, you can still play it!
When you buy it you get both the PS4 and PS5 versions so you'll be able to play it later the way it was suppose to be played too 😊
Maybe it’s just my ignorance, but I was really surprised this game didn’t get more attention and anticipation after the first PS5 showcase. It was/is a beautiful looking game and I think a lot of people were especially excited for this since Ember Lab made that amazing Majora’s Mask short film. I know I didn’t expect their next project project to be an all out game that’s as beautiful to look at in real-time as their film was. I’m keeping this studio on my radar from now on. They know how to make beautiful and engaging content, and honestly they could’ve justified at least $60 for this game, but at $40, WOW! This is definitely a must buy.
Thank you for the review and giving this game the attention it deserves!
I think the game is a bit of a sleeper. It drew some attention for sure, but I think it will blow up.
The guys who made this made that majoras mask animation. I wonder how much that inspired this.
I'm really glad this is good! Been looking forward to it for months!
It could be good even if he said it was bad. It could be bad if he says it's good. It's all up to YOUR interpretation. The amount of people that come off as lack of free thinkers is scary.
@@NYC_Goody ...its a video game. I'm not spending $40 if the prevailing opinion is negative.
@@nickschaeffler7878 Such a horrid take. You can see in the footage if you like something. You don't need to hear what people are saying. Sounds like you're indicating that you've never liked a mediocre or poorly reviewed film or game which is crazy to me. You're essentially saying "I'm not going to spend money if others don't like it! Why does MY opinion matter?" That's crazy
@@NYC_Goody bruh...who even are you? stop policing other peoples' comments.
@@nickschaeffler7878 you're openly admitting that you can't get past the herd mentality.
Third game is just so special. It fairies something for me I have never gotten from another game.
Feels a bit studio ghibli with the Rot crossed with Zelda. Just beautiful.
I kind of wish the combat was a little deeper but understand why they kept it simple.
I hope this team makes many many more games this beautiful.
I will buy every single one.
I was interested in this when it was announced. Glad to see it turned out great. The graphics look amazing, story sounds great, and the gameplay looks like some good old fashioned hack and slash fun.
WOW, I was complaining under the comments section of IGN about rating methods, ACG you are my guy from Today onwards, amazing parameters based rating with time stamps
Whenever I see clips of Kena, I remember Tomba. Looking forward to get the physical copy of this game! By the way, how are the haptic feedback and the adaptive trigger on this game?
For the haptics so far, I've only noticed it when swimming and it's real subtle. For the adaptives, as you could probably guess, I felt it with the bow. Wasn't too strong (thankfully) I've had 1 controller get a loose r2 button months ago. Don't want it to happen again. For the heavy melee attacks, I for the life of me can't remember if it uses adaptive triggers or not and I literally just played a few hours ago lol
@@NYC_Goody that's good to hear. I honestly thought it would be like Ratchet and Clank level in terms of those features since they also showcase this game in the controller features. Still looks like a great game! Can't wait for November for the release of the physical copies.
@@illumillukilluallukalluto8861 Yeah and who knows, I don't have all the abilities yet. So maybe there will be more. Still had a pretty good time with the couple hours I played last night. If the whole experience is good, I'll probably double dip to get the physical. And can confirm heavy attacks do have tension.
When you said that a review was coming, you really meant right now. I was looking forward to this.
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I’m going to have to try this one on PC, it looks amazing and fun with exploration. I’ve been chipping away at Nioh 2 and this game looks like a good cool down game for Nioh!
It's also on PS4, and is a free upgrade to PS5.
Kena, here I come! Thanks ACG!
Also, I hope you keep doing those tidbit details I saw in the lower left corner of the video. Simple but great way to convey other info that doesn't get in the way or extend the video!
How’s it running on ps4?
@@kschmeed Fine so far, but it's clear it was meant for PS5. The shadows, fur, and hair on Kena are often pixelated (almost like a water-color but not in a good way).
I also noticed a glitch where you obtain a "mask" for the first time, that when you wear it sometimes, there's a conflict with controlling Kena that ends up swapping what should be first-person camera controlling only to controlling Kena while the mask is on, which gets you stuck in first-person and unable to remove the mask.
@@kschmeed Never mind, a patch today just addressed these issues.
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PHEW; I’m so glad this game is reviewing well, because it was my most anticipated game this year
This game is a treat to play at 4k 120FPS on an OLED TV. Its amazing!!!!!
Lol the timing on this review. Makes me sad that the physical release isn’t until November. Sony is bringing the heat.
I think they didnt know how many would preorder it digital but its only a month and a bit. Could be worse. Bugsnax still hasnt released physical almost a year later
Makes me happy I dont ever buy physical releases. All that plastic and waste for a download key? Id rather pay more, and i do, but it shiuld be cheaper...
@@titntin5178 it’s usually cheaper to buy a physical copy and quicker to install (as it contains actual game data not a “download key”) and it’s really such a small amount of plastic, far smaller than the console your using to play it on which funnily enough you didn’t have an environmental problem with purchasing!!!! You also get the option to trade it in or sell it which digital will never ever allow. Digital media is and always will be the biggest con ever devised specifically targeting consumers with more money than sense and there is no excuse for the prices almost always being more expensive.
@@Carfilliot Completely agree. When you buy digital, you don't truly own it. You're leasing it with the gamble that you might not be able to play it later.
@@djshovelpants - as long as it’s saved in your SSD you’ll be able to play it as long as you want. However, a PS6 or PS7 will likely not have a physical drive, so you won’t be able to play it without connecting your old console.
Wonderful visuals with good soundtrack always amplifies the immersion. Am glad the whole package turned out well. Would surely try this out.
It looks nice. Im just curious how puzzle heavy it is because theres nothing I hate more in games that causes me to lose my gamer chub faster than puzzles lol
Same here
I am so glad you mentioned overlord as a comparison at the end. I loved having my ugly minions going around destroying everything. Gonna love this game
Reminds me of Kameo for Xbox 360
I was surprised you didn't have any Tomb Raider references in the review. The exploration reminds me a lot of the newer TR games. 👍
This feels like a pixar movie made into a game, i love it.
Will be picking up next month when the disc version releases
This game looks absolutely beautiful
It is! I'm having so much fun so far!
Karak sounds pretty enthused on this review which in turn, has me pretty hype to play this. Good stuff my guy.
I love these video reviews, especially on games I would highly consider getting!
Will you review Inserguncey Sandstorm on Consoles?
I don't normally do pre-orders, but after watching your review on this game, it was justified. Can't wait to play it.
Thanks for the time stamps!! That is awesome, great review. I’m definitely gonna pick this one up now. Have a great week Karak!
definitely not a game for me, but i was curious to see how it would turn out. glad to hear it delivers for what it was going for. it certainly has an audience too
If cutscenes are not locked to 30 and is actually allowed to go 60, it's not gonna look like a cutscene or cinematic storytelling. It will look like a computer game. I hope people stop asking cinematics to be 60fps coz it's just doesn't make sense.
I freaking love that this is 40 bucks. Ridiculous quality and they're selling it for less than the next same ol COD.
Really glad you liked this Jeremy. I was concerned this was going to be lousy with the embargo lifting day of release, always fishy when that happens. Did you have a chance to play on ps4 pro wondering how it runs there since I can't and don't plan on getting a ps5.
I'm glad this game turned out so good. I don't know why Sony had a review embargo until midnight of release day. That's usually a sign they're hiding how mediocre it is.
You had me at, "jellybean gremlins" I want this game, I'm in.