Kya: Dark Lineage

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Kya: Dark Lineage

Region NTSC-U:
Serial numbers: SLUS-20440
Release date: November 18, 2003
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?
Region PAL:
Serial numbers: SLES-51473
Release date: February 2, 2004
Windows Status: Playable
Linux Status: ?
Mac Status: ?

Developer(s): Eden Games
Publisher(s): Atari
Genre: Action, Adventure
Wikipedia: Link
Game review links: Metacritic
Game review score: 69/100
Game description: Plunged into a mysterious world, Kya must seek her way through multiple dangers to find her brother and a way back home. She discovers the Nativs, a peaceful tribe, oppressed by the Wolfens - the menacing army of the evil Brazul. Kya must lead the rebellion of the Nativs for their freedom. Mastering magical powers, Kya can liberate the Wolfens from their mystical imprisonment and restore their true Nativ identity. Steal your way through or fight head-to-head with hordes of Wolfens using original combat moves and magical strikes. Soar against various vertiginous wind currents on breathtaking flights. Slide down extreme entwined turbulent tracks, through challenging obstacles and lush environments. Journey through unbelievable acrobatic freefalls as you get closer to Kya?s quest to save her brother and defeat the Fortress of Brazul.


Test configurations on Windows:


Environment Configurations Comments Tester
Region OS CPU/GPU Revision Graphics Sound/Pad
? ?
  • ?
  • ?
0.9.9 SVN GSDX r5244
  • SPU2-X r5172
  • Lilypad r5112
BIOS: Europe v02.20, Enable HW Hacks, Skipdraw: 5, Extra rendering threads : 1 - 4 (Software Mode), MTVU Hack RaTcHeT302
NTSC-U Windows
  • Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 @ 2.66 Ghz
  • Nvidia GTX 260 896MB
1.1.0 r5754 GSdx r5752 SSSE3
  • SPU2-X 2.0.0 r5733
  • LilyPad 0.11.0 r5403
Alpha stencil hack., Game works fine in Gsdx software mode., Gsdx HW mode got some texture problems. Alpha stencil hack helps a lot except the fact that Shadows are still white in colour. Also videos flicker in HW mode. Gsdx Software mode got no problems.



Known Issues

Graphical bugs galore

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Graphical bugs appear everywhere
  • Workaround: Can be fixed by running the game in software mode or by running in DX10 while using the HW Hacks and the Skipdraw feature.

Flashing cutscenes

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: The Atari logo flashes when loading the game, some other cutscenes flash too.
  • Workaround: No known solution

Messed up menu

  • Status: Active
  • Type: Minor
  • Description: Pushing L2 brings a menu which appears full of artefacts and messed
  • Workaround: It can be brought to normal by moving somewhere else and bringing it up again.
Public compatibility forum links