Kien, the long-delayed Game Boy Advance action platformer, was finally released in 2024 as a retro Game Boy exclusive3. Developed by independent Italian studio AgeOfGames, Kien faced multiple setbacks before its release, including being canceled by its publisher.
Kien was developed by independent Italian studio AgeOfGames. The game started its development in 2002 and faced multiple setbacks, including being canceled by its publisher, before finally being released in 2024.
Kien was canceled by its original publisher due to financial concerns and the high costs associated with producing and shipping the game on Game Boy Advance cartridges. The publisher deemed it too much of a financial risk to release, leading to the game's initial cancellation.