
They can be ordered to pull levers, carry things, and attack enemies, but they require no babysitting of any kind. The Rot in Kena: Bridge of Spirits can't die and so players don't have to worry about micromanaging them. The Rot in Kena: Bridge of Spirits has seen the game earn comparisons to Nintendo's Pikmin franchise, but the Rot and Pikmin are not all that similar besides being small creatures that follow the main character around. The Rot are useful for interacting with objects in the environment and solving puzzles, with new ones joining Kena constantly. Kena is joined by adorable little creatures known as the Rot, who also serve as one of the main collectibles in the game. But unlike most video game heroes, Kena isn't alone on her adventure. Kena is the typical action-adventure hero, equipped with a staff that she can use to smack enemies around, sharp platforming skills, and upgrades that players can purchase to expand her moveset greatly. While exploring a dense forest, she finds an abandoned village populated by lingering spirits, and decides to use her skills to help them.



Kena: Bridge of Spirits stars the titular Kena, a young spirit guide who helps the dead resolve their unfinished business and pass on to the afterlife. Sony's confidence in Kena: Bridge of Spirits was well placed, as it marks yet another high quality PlayStation console exclusive game for this year. Sony showed great confidence in Kena: Bridge of Spirits by showcasing the game during its Future of Gaming event, shining a big spotlight on Kena and letting it stand tall alongside titles like Horizon Forbidden West and the Demon's Souls remake. One of the very first PlayStation 5 games ever shown was Kena: Bridge of Spirits, the debut effort of indie studio Ember Lab.
