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# Story-Driven Spirit Guide Games
'Kena: Bridge of Spirits' is a Beautiful Third-Person Adventure

By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kena-bridge-of-spirits
References: [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxzWlIbnp3U) & [epicgames](https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/product/kena-bridge-of-spirits/home)

Video game developer and publisher Ember Lab is gearing up for the release of 'Kena: Bridge of Spirits,' a stunning visual experience that follows a young girl who acts as a spirit guide.

Throughout the game, Kena must use the magical abilities she possesses to lead the deceased from the physical world to the spiritual one. Along her travels, she'll have the chance to bring together a team of spirit companions, which are referred to as the Rot. In turn, the companions will work to enhance Kena's abilities, granting her more power over the world and allowing her to manipulate the environment that surrounds her in different ways. The goal of the game is to uncover the mysterious circumstances that led to the collapse of a village and the deaths of the people that inhabited it.

Kena: Bridge of Spirits will be available on [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindseye-game), [PlayStation 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaphor-refantazio), and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/persona-3-portable) Windows.

Image Credit: Ember Lab

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 5% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 9%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Story-driven Video Games:** Opportunity to create unique and immersive narratives within video games.
- **Magical Realism:** Potential to explore culture and mythology through fantastical elements.
- **Companion Characters:** Possibility for game mechanics that focus on teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.

### Where This Applies

- **Video Game Development:** Innovative game design and storytelling opportunities.
- **Entertainment:** Potential for cross-media adaptations and expanded franchises.
- **Creative Arts:** Opportunity to create compelling stories and characters through different mediums.

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