https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2021/09/24/review-kena-bridge-of-spirits-a-polished-but-imperfect-debut-by-ember-lab/

“Kena: Bridge of Spirits” is an anomaly. Most indie titles struggle to garner attention, let alone build hype, but the project by Ember Lab pierced through gamers’ consciousness thanks to its outstanding visuals. The studio’s debut title dazzled players with graphics that looked like a playable Pixar film.

That should come as no surprise for those familiar with Ember Lab’s portfolio. The company originally worked on animation projects for commercials and made an impressive “Majora’s Mask” fan video. The big question facing the studio was this: Would their expertise in computer graphics translate over to video games? A studio can make the most beautiful title in the world, but if it doesn’t have great gameplay or level design, it’s a wasted effort.