I never expected this to be a $60 epic? The game being like $30 and 6-8 hours long is perfect and probably within the scope of the small team and I believe the game is still gonna be amazing.
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I'm a bit worried that Kena Bridge of Spirits will disappoint alot of gamers
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with the devs scamming and being terrible to the lead designer and pushing him out before the games release, it's kinda hard to care or be excited for this game.
www.resetera.com
[VGC] The former lead designer of Kena: Bridge of Spirits claims he was ‘maliciously forced out’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-former-lead-designer-of-ps5s-kena-claims-he-was-maliciously-forced-out/
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You're seeing what you want to see. Barely anyone is hyping this through the roof. Folks are just excited for new games. People know this is an indie game and aren't expecting a massive AAA title. It's more likely you're the one who hasn't kept their expectations in check, or you don't get why some are interested in something you're not.
Price point is irrelevant when it comes to quality. It's only meaningful when discussing scale and budget.
That said I do think the brakes should be pumped just a bit until there's proper gameplay impressions. The visuals and art style are spectacular but there's plenty of examples of games that look great but are dull as hell to play. Hopefully Kena is the full package.
That said I do think the brakes should be pumped just a bit until there's proper gameplay impressions. The visuals and art style are spectacular but there's plenty of examples of games that look great but are dull as hell to play. Hopefully Kena is the full package.
I mean, I'm excited and looking forward to the game but I also know in the end it's an indie title and probably won't be a very long experience.
That doesn't mean they think it's a AAA game, this is ridiculous.
You can be excited for an indie game
Can you at least show something that backs up what you're saying? All we have so far is your words, and now you say it's not even an era thing, but a Twitter thing. What is the point of the thread without any receipts?
I have not seen enough of the game to agree or disagree with you.
Cyberpunk should have thought everyone a lesson by now.
Cyberpunk should have thought everyone a lesson by now.
Is there more than one trailer of this game?
[Game Title] Killer. What a classic.
I'm a bit annoyed with the dev team for brushing off their shitty practices. It has honestly affected how I view the game now. It's a shame, because the game does look good.
I don't see all this "playstation gamers hype" the op is talking about, honestly. It just seems to be an interesting indie game, with great visuals and art design, nobody expects this to be some kind of AAA game or Zelda-tier game lol
It's going to be a small, interesting, indie game and that's just fine. Gamers will be fine too, no need to "worry"
It's going to be a small, interesting, indie game and that's just fine. Gamers will be fine too, no need to "worry"
Probably. I'm sure it'll be a fun game but it is an animation studio that is trying their hand at a game for the first time, so personally I don't have high expectations other than it being gorgeous looking visually. Hope it turns out well though of course.
Eh.. I see what you mean, Gunk was one of the better looking games at the MS showcase too along with Kena at PS's. But to me personally Kena looks more impressive. Not really hyped the game will be what it is, when it is.
with the devs scamming and being terrible to the lead designer and pushing him out before the games release, it's kinda hard to care or be excited for this game.
[VGC] The former lead designer of Kena: Bridge of Spirits claims he was ‘maliciously forced out’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-former-lead-designer-of-ps5s-kena-claims-he-was-maliciously-forced-out/
Kena Developer Responds To Accusations From Former Lead Designer
Kena: Bridge of Spirits dev Ember Lab has responded to accusations from the game's former lead designer, stating it "never promised a certain salary."
www.thegamer.com
IANAL, I can't take sides without at least seeing the evidience. These look like an accusation simple to prove or disprove in court.
The company had to counter-claim publicly they have all records to prove he was paid the industry wages and was paid in full. I would certainly take the side of the company if it checks out. And if not, I would take the side of the ex-employee. But if you take side on a legal matter without knowing anything, how do you know you're on the side of the truth?
I'm hyped for this game based on their previous short film work and footage released so far. Kena has a lot of potential. If it achieves its potential, I believe it has a chance to be an early GOTY contender.
Length of a game means nothing to me. I was always expecting this to be an indie game, albeit of higher quality and scope.
Length of a game means nothing to me. I was always expecting this to be an indie game, albeit of higher quality and scope.
[Game Title] Killer. What a classic.
I'm a bit annoyed with the dev team for brushing off their shitty practices. It has honestly affected how I view the game now. It's a shame, because the game does look good.
For people that thought Zelda going open world was a mistake I could see how it might be a Zelda Killer. The aesthetic is there and let's be honest the gameplay in Zelda games has always been fairly basic. A tight focused light action RPG would be welcome and have been sorely lacking lately.
It's a small team indie game, people should expect something similar to a B game which isn't so something bad at all.. it might even be something good.
Scoring 70s on MC will be pleasant IMHO.
Scoring 70s on MC will be pleasant IMHO.
An indie game that doesn't rely on pixel art graphics is more than welcome even if it isn't lengthy. Not to be a graphics whore but far too many indies seem very unambitious.
This.with the devs scamming and being terrible to the lead designer and pushing him out before the games release, it's kinda hard to care or be excited for this game.
[VGC] The former lead designer of Kena: Bridge of Spirits claims he was ‘maliciously forced out’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-former-lead-designer-of-ps5s-kena-claims-he-was-maliciously-forced-out/
Resetera seems very quick to condemn with little evidence in general this being a prime example. Lots of disgruntled ex-employees out there.Kena Developer Responds To Accusations From Former Lead Designer
Kena: Bridge of Spirits dev Ember Lab has responded to accusations from the game's former lead designer, stating it "never promised a certain salary."
IANAL, I can't take sides without at least seeing the evidience. These look like an accusation simple to prove or disprove in court.
The company had to counter-claim publicly they have all records to prove he was paid the industry wages and was paid in full. I would certainly take the side of the company if it checks out. And if not, I would take the side of the ex-employee. But if you take side on a legal matter without knowing anything, how do you know you're on the side of the truth?
Maybe watch the trailer again the animations are damn fine. Whats your point is here with its an crossgen game? The footage was from PS5 and it looks amazing.
with the devs scamming and being terrible to the lead designer and pushing him out before the games release, it's kinda hard to care or be excited for this game.
[VGC] The former lead designer of Kena: Bridge of Spirits claims he was ‘maliciously forced out’
https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/the-former-lead-designer-of-ps5s-kena-claims-he-was-maliciously-forced-out/
Not saying they didn't break a promise to this developer about the terms of the job offer but I remember the article title definitely implies he did a lot more work as well as worked there a lot longer than he's actually claiming he did.
Can you show us? Because I have never, ever seen this on Twitter, and I follow a lot of gaming accounts.
I'm expecting a pretty 70mc game with nice music so.... I'm not worried.
(Jason Gallaty aka Theophany is the composer of Kena)
Also the length ember mentioned sounds absolutely perfect to me.
(Jason Gallaty aka Theophany is the composer of Kena)
Also the length ember mentioned sounds absolutely perfect to me.
Yeah I don't understand where some of the hype comes from.
I'm going to buy it day 1 assuming it's actually a decent game, but the trailer that we saw barely showed anything but very polished graphics. Music was meh as well from what we've heard so far.
I don't think that your concern is just though, a short experience is fine if it's fairly priced and quality throughout.
I'm going to buy it day 1 assuming it's actually a decent game, but the trailer that we saw barely showed anything but very polished graphics. Music was meh as well from what we've heard so far.
I don't think that your concern is just though, a short experience is fine if it's fairly priced and quality throughout.
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Who cares what I think? Your only concern should be whether or not you'll like it, which if you've already decided one way or another without ever having played it, you might want to reevaluate your priorities.
Just keep your own expectation in check and it's all good.
The game isn't out for another two months and more details will be coming soon. People have time to formulate a more educated opinion.
The game isn't out for another two months and more details will be coming soon. People have time to formulate a more educated opinion.
Do yourself a favour and ignore fanboys on Twitter. They constantly have the most ridiculous (and often misinformed) arguments to cast their preferred plastic box in the best light.
I had that game in my list of 12 games I'm interested in for 2021, about an hour before OP posted this... so I guess I'm sorry for hyping this title through the roof and mentioning it along the big hitters like Horizon, Ratchet, GOW of 2021.
It's my fault.
It's my fault.
Expectations are a weird thing. They can make a good game seem bad, and a mediocre game seem good.