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I think we need to check our expectations on Kena…

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WhtR88t

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First of all… I'm very excited for Kena like a lot of people. Game looks amazing.

I was browsing the PS5 store last night and noticed that it was only $40. I also know that it's kind of a new studio, that in the past has focused mainly on animation work (and it shows in Kena's beautiful trailers). It's also a cross gen title (not that any of the other really suffered from that, but keep it in mind).

I'm afraid my hype levels are going to get the best of me on this one. Just got to remember that it's a small game, developed by a smaller studio… it's not going to be the next Zelda.

I think best case scenario is we get like a 6-8 hour adventure that has decent gameplay and beautiful graphics and it's success sets the studio up in the future for something much larger for Kena.
 
Lord Fanny

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Maybe I'm going crazy, but didn't we have this exact thread almost word for word not long ago...
 
Dest

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My expectation has always been a short length pretty to look at action adventure game. I uh, really don't know what others were getting out of it if anything different than that.
 
Rivyn

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This could be another Kameo.

Great first game and then it gets swallowed by a giant company never to be seen or heard of again .......
 
wartime

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Lord Fanny said:
Maybe I'm going crazy, but didn't we have this exact thread almost word for word not long ago...
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www.resetera.com

I'm a bit worried that Kena Bridge of Spirits will disappoint alot of gamers

It seems Playtation gamers are hyping this title through the roof and mentioning it along the big hitters like Horizon, Ratchet, GOW of 2021. Am I the only one that thinks it won't review well? While the game looks incredible in cutscenes, looks a bit average in gameplay, it's animation looks...
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Space Gomez

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Literally everything you said is fine with me lol

And it's about what I was expecting anyway. What exactly did you have in mind for this game, OP?
 
fracas

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What a weird ass thread

Game is cheaper and available on a bunch of platforms, it must suck!
 
Loud Wrong

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Why? I never built it up to be anything other than another game no one has seen or played yet. If you built it up too high, you need to ask yourself why you'd do something like that. It makes zero sense.
 
MeltedDreams

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I'll take it if is better Kameo tbh. Don't have really high expectations and won't end up disappointed for sure.
 
Mullet2000

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What is it about this game specifically and 100+ people posting to keep expectations in check about it?

It's so weird. You barely see this with any other games.
 
pezzie

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I expect a 100 hour adventure filled with the biggest open world map ever created.
 
Zachary_Games

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I used to say it's a dark horse GOTY candidate. Now, it's a shoe in fit for GOTY noms. It definitely has climbed up the betting ladder to win for sure.

I don't judge games based on length, quality is all that counts. The story looks incredible with production that I expect out of any top tier developer. Gameplay looks solid to great. It also appears to be designed with a hub world, but that needs confirmation. If so, then Kena will at least win breakout of the year.

Blame me for the hype I guess, but I intend to remain bullish on Kena.
 
hydro94530

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I don't get this thread at all. They've been pretty clear on what the game is and I think it looks great. Are we starving for things to worry about or something?
 
Bakura

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Yeah I also wasn't interested once I saw the price, was hoping they asked for $70 instead.
 
mutantmagnet

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Is the OP readinig the same threads I am. The Zelda comparisons are minimal to the expectations of it being a small game. Most people are hyped simply because of how beautiful it looks. We are mostly appreciating the artwork just like people did for Cuphead.
 
Jencks

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It's never looked particularly good outside of the visuals. The combat looks like it has no weight to it at all and I'm expecting the puzzles to be pretty simplistic. I don't doubt it will be a nice charming game but I doubt it will be GOTY caliber at all, and that's ok.
 
Spring-Loaded

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This game will preemptively destroy BotW2, Horizon: Forbidden West, and Halo Infinite.


I need to commission some fan art of Kena surrounded by defeated Link, Aloy, and Master Chief, like this Chapulín Colorado art

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Or this Popeye depiction

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smocaine

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What's wrong with a game being $40, isn't the 'a game's price is not reflective of it's quality' argument made all the time?

I personally don't care for the game. This and Ori have very similar styles to them... is there a word for it? I want to say 'kitschy', but that's probably completely wrong.
 
Ravelle

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I'm just in for a nice adventure with some nice environments, I don't need it to be Blood Borne.

It looks fresh and that's enough.
 
CloseTalker

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All of Era, right now: "Who actually thinks this game is going to be that big?"

All of Era, when it releases: "Sucks that it's so short, I was hoping it would be a full length game"
 
ghostcrew

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I'm pumped for Kena and my expectations, in terms of scope, are something along the lines of Concrete Genie or The Pathless. A short adventure.

I don't feel like we've been shown anything to suggest that's some Zelda sized epic where you explore a whole world map.
 
Irene

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I think it looks incredible. But I keep expectations in check, and I have some reservations, mainly regarding that maybe combat will run the risk of becoming monotonous. It's clear EL has a background as animators, I jut hope they also have proficiency in game and UI/UX design.
 
psilocybe

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I'm expecting:

- around 6 hours
- very linear
- you dodge, shoot, cast some spells
- a handful of enemy variaty (5-6)
- maybe some light puzzles with the Rots?

- gorgeous game.


Can't wait for it (that Epic deal sucks though...). This seems right my alley. Short and sweet.

Mullet2000 said:
What is it about this game specifically and 100+ people posting to keep expectations in check about it?

It's so weird. You barely see this with any other games.
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I understand. Some people are interested in the game but might be worried that the negative reaction due to the hype will suck the life of the game. Image the quality of the OT thread if it is all about being frustrated with unrealistic expectations.

At least for me, it seems like a small game, and I would prefer for it to be judged this way.
 
IIFloodyII

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I feel like it extremely easy to see what type of game it is and set expectations according it's an indie game, by a small new studio and looks absolutely beautiful, but will probably be fairly short. Anyone expecting the next Zelda (why would you even? Nothing at all has pointed to that) is just being silly.
 
Weebos

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Isn't there a ton of turmoil in this game's studio? It looks good but that gives me pause.
 
kurahador

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I feel like it's going to be a short, middle of an adventure game where you only learn bit and pieces about the protagonist and her destination or mission. We'll just spends time restoring the village and its inhabitants then the story ends with a sequel or full game hook.

5h main story, 7h including collectable sidequests.
 
Modest_Modsoul

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