Rediscovering ‘Kaena’: The Lost English Version of a PS2 Classic
Overview
The lost English version of the PS2 game Kaena has resurfaced 20 years after it was originally shelved. Robin Davies, a video game collector, shared his find online.
Background
- Original Concept: The game was initially conceptualized by French computer graphics artist Chris Delaporte in the mid-90s and evolved into a cross-media project.
- Film Release: In 2003, Namco produced a CG-animated film featuring an impressive English voice cast including Kirsten Dunst, Anjelica Huston, Keith David, Tara Strong, John DiMaggio, and Richard Harris (in his final role).
- Game Development: The game was in development for the PS2 but saw limited Japanese release in 2004. Its English version was never released.
Resurfacing of the Game
A collector named Robin Davies has discovered a debug copy of an English version dated from 2003 and shared it on Twitter.
Have you seen the film? What did you think of it?
Never heard of it, but wild to hear about how much work must have gone into this to not be released 😱