Yes, that Game Boy Advance.

Publisher Incube8 Games recently announced that the previously unreleased Game Boy Advance title Kien will finally be seeing the light of day sometime in Q2 of this year.

Originally developed in the early 2000s by independent game studio AgeOfGames, Kien is a fantasy side-scroller with RPG elements and 2D combat akin to the Monster World series.

Here’s the official breakdown of Kien from Incube8:

Discover the Secret of Kien!

For 7,000 years the planet of Malkut has been wisely ruled by the 7 Masters of the Absolute. But chaos has been reborn as evil corrupts the Land of Harmony. The 7 Masters have vanished, mystical warriors were slaughtered, and the temples are doomed in blood. The only hope that remains is imprisoned in the hearts and wills of two young apprentices. Their fate is to fight evil, reveal the truth, and discover the secret of Kien.

An enthralling action platformer infused with RPG elements, immersing adventures in a captivating fantasy world of 23 intricate and demanding levels. With Gameplay that maintains a relentless pace, throwing players into the midst of frenetic action where they must confront a multitude of adversaries. The distinctive non-linear structure grants you the freedom to explore Kien’s expansive world as you choose; Journey from one stage to the next, making every playthrough a unique and captivating adventure.

Features

• 2 playable characters, each of them with their own unique attributes and skills
• Pure action/adventure with RPG features
• 4 secret levels and Transformations
• Sequels
• High appealing Graphics

You can get a physical copy of Kien for $59.99. If that seems pricey for a Game Boy Advance game, keep in mind that the original price of most GBA games, $39.99, would be about $70 today, thanks to inflation (with roughly $12 of that increase thanks to the crazy past four years alone).

Standard Edition Includes ($59.99) includes the following:

• Sealed box
• Clear Grey cartridge
• Clear black cartridge protector
• Instruction booklet
• Kien stickers sheet

You can preorder a copy of Kien for the Nintendo Game Boy Advance here.

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