After covering the cancelled Legend of Kay 2, it was assumed that the team had simply planned to port the sequel to the PSP. In reality, as lead programmer and director Peter Thierolf revealed to me, Legend of Kay: Shaolin Masters was envisioned as something far more interesting. While rooted in the sequel’s framework, it was set to feature its own standalone storyline. The developers intended to expand the universe, finally giving the demon faction a prominent role in the narrative. Combat, too, was slated for a dramatic overhaul, elevating the action beyond the original. Sadly, neither the sequel nor the PSP iteration ever materialised. What remains, however, are glimpses of what could have been—concept artwork from the PSP project and even a video chronicling its planned story.
P.S.: Don’t be confused if you find out that the article on Legend of Kay 2 features the same images. That is because the PSP game was also going to borrow some assets from the sequel.
Huge thanks to Peter Thierolf and Anthony Christoulakis
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