Kinroot

Kinroot is a Canadian video game development company founded in 1999 and based in Montreal, Quebec. The company has focused primarily on developing 3D action-adventure games for PC and console platforms. Kinroot's first game, "Soul Fighter", was released in 2000 and was a side-scrolling action game.

In 2001, Kinroot released "Kinoot", a puzzle-platformer that utilized 3D environments. The company's next title, "Navy Navy", was a side-scrolling shoot 'em up released in 2002. Kinroot's work during the early 2000s was primarily focused on developing titles for Japanese video game companies.

Kinroot's later releases include "Demigod", a real-time strategy title released in 2004, and "Kindata", a puzzle game released in 2006. Demigod received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for its depth and complexity. However, the game ultimately failed to gain significant commercial success, leading to Kinroot's eventual disbandment in 2007.

Throughout its history, Kinroot was a private company with no major partnerships or funding sources. As a result, the company's releases were often marked by limited marketing and distribution. Despite its extensive independence, Kinroot's titles have developed a dedicated fan base within the gaming community.

Today, Kinroot is no longer a functioning game development studio, but its work remains available on online gaming archives and retro gaming enthusiast forums. While Kinroot's active period was relatively short-lived, the company's titles continue to be of interest to gamers and developers seeking insight into the early days of console and PC game development.