Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Jul 25, 2001
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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 141 Ratings

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  • Summary: The sequel to 1997's sleeper platformer hit "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile" finds our floppy-eared, baseball cap-wearing hero collecting dream stones and over-inflating his enemies with air bullets while protecting the dream world of Lunatea in this "2-D style" action game.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Core Magazine
    100
    Oh sweet mother of mercy, this is why I picked up a joystick in the first place. Klonoa 2 is as close to a flawless game as I've ever seen.
  2. GamePro
    100
    A prime lesson on simple yet addictive gameplay with awe-inspiring visuals—a blend that no gamer should miss.
  3. GameSpy
    96
    While the story isn't quite as moving as the original, Klonoa 2 has a wonderful mix of action, great control, nice challenge (if you try to really complete the game), and just beautiful presentation.
  4. GameSpot
    89
    Because of its airtight gameplay, awesome visuals, and great soundtrack, Klonoa 2 is an almost perfect platform game--almost.
  5. GameShark
    86
    While not as innovative and different as I had hoped it to be, there is no denying that Klonoa 2 kicks the same amount of butt that it's predecessor did.
  6. Gaming Age
    83
    It’s a very straightforward pseudo-3D platform game that’s loaded with character and some truly magical visuals.
  7. netjak
    67
    All in all it's not really much of a replay incentive as the levels are fairly simplistic and very linear. However, it's worth hanging on to the game solely because it can be hard to find, and also because it's a unique experience on the PS2.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  1. KLAX
    Feb 23, 2002
    10
    Klonoa 2, like its predecessor, is pure platformer perfection. So wonderful is this gaming experience that I forgive the halfhearted Klonoa 2, like its predecessor, is pure platformer perfection. So wonderful is this gaming experience that I forgive the halfhearted 'surfing' levels.… Expand
  2. 4DI
    Dec 4, 2012
    10
    Magical, just magical
  4. Luketheboss
    Sep 17, 2014
    10
    When I first heard about this game I had no **** clue what it was or whether or not it was any good. So I brought a second-hand copy off ofWhen I first heard about this game I had no **** clue what it was or whether or not it was any good. So I brought a second-hand copy off of Ebay, waited anxiously for the games arrival. And on the morning that the game was supposed to arrive I just HAD to see a review of this game so I had to see a review of it. I saw one from CJSZero01 and regreted the purchase. But then I played the game....

    It was so awesome! It has the best gameplay that I have EVER seen in the platformer. The game is a 2.5D PUZZLE platformer. That's right, i consider this to be a part puzzle game. Most of the levels have you doing puzzles to advance. Some of these puzzles include, get this... throwing enemies into the background and foreground. You have to grab enemies and throw them to kill enemies and solve puzzles. You can also use them to have an extra jump. Oh btw if you hold down the jump button you can do a little flutter jump i guess you can say....

    Now the game's art-style is shell-shading. I personally love this art-style. Mixing that in with 2.5D is genius. Some of the levels environments are really good and some's backgrounds are SO good that I think I'm playing a Wii game! the enemies look really nice and are very bright and colourful. The game can also be really cute for the first half of the game. The second half has a much darker and sinister tone to the first half. I'm really fond of this switch in tone.

    The music is... Well I don't know really. None of the music stuck with me! I like the sound FX I guess.

    The bosses are really easy but VERY creative. Easy is a good word to describe this game. the game JUST about touches on hard right at the end.

    Overall, Klonoa 2 is my favourite PS2 game and platformer of all time. I highly recommend you pick up a copy.    … Expand
  5. TheNiceGuyHere
    Aug 22, 2023
    10
    Wahoo! Wahoo!
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    Wafiyutu rirana wafirupu rurana seafidu! Rafimanyuu rutini rafimanyaa rufana maniwafidu! Yumana enatoruu    Wahoo! Wahoo!
    Wahoo! Wahoo!
    Wafiyutu rirana wafirupu rurana seafidu!
    Rafimanyuu rutini rafimanyaa rufana maniwafidu!
    Yumana enatoruu rirana enarupu rurana paduwidu!
    Baryuefi ritura baryurupu rufana winawinadu!
    Finiya tuarafi manyurap etito owanruu turafiro (Wahoo!)
    Waniru wanirappu ow-romuu tunaha erunima wafiwafidu!
    Waryura irunio irubani muenatte waffiruu tunaina (Wahoo!)
    Waniipu firudana tuareti morurufa wentu wai rupurudu!
    Wafiyutu rirana wafirupu rurana seafidu!
    Rafimanyu rutini rafimanyaa rufana maniwafidu!
    Yumuna enatoruu rirana enarupuu rarana paduwidu!
    Baryuefi ritura baryurupuu rufana winiwinadu!
    Ruruwaryuuiine sheniifa rurafoyuwari fa (whoa whoa!)
    Erunaruutura inewai isu raburigentu koudutudu!
    Dindan turapu tikyan!
    Dindan duwaari rufudu!
    (Wahoo!) (Rapaa!) (Rappa!) (Radu!)
    Nanate airan ferurap rushetto fanniaruu wenwena (wahoo!)
    Turuto urumunyu reefen rurufa wentu wai rupurudu!
    Wafiyutu rirana wafirupu rurana seafidu!
    Rafimanyu rutini rafimanyaa rufana maniwafidu!
    Yumana enatoruu rirana enarupuu rurana paduwidu!
    baryuefi ritura baryupu rafana winawinadu!
    Ruruwaryuuiine shenifa turafayuwari fa (Whoa whoa!)
    Erunarutura inewai isu raburigentu koudutudu!
    Dindan turapu tikyan!
    Dindan duwaari rufudu!
    (Wahoo!) (Wahoo!) (Wahoo?) (Waheeeh!)
    Ruruwaryuuiine shenifa turafayuuwari fa (whoa whoa!)
    Erunaruutuura inewai isu raburigentu koudutudu!
    Wafiyutu rirana wafirupuu rurana seafidu!
    rafimanyuu rutini rafimanyaa rufana maniwafidu!
    Yumuna enatoruu rirana enarupuu rurana paduwidu!
    Baryuefi ritura baryurupuu rufana winiwinadu!
    Ruruwaryuuine shenifa turafayuuwari fa (whoa whoa!)
    Erunarutura inewai-isu raburigentu koudutudu!
    Dindan turapu tikyan!
    Dindan duwaari rufudu!
    Dindan turappu rushe!
    Dindan duwafirufa manyurufa rurupurudu!
    Wahoo! Wahoo!
    Wahoo! Wahoo!    … Expand
  6. SYC
    May 29, 2007
    10
    The PS2 is home to some of the best platformers ever made. and for me, this is the best of the lot! Simple but well thought out, balanced and The PS2 is home to some of the best platformers ever made. and for me, this is the best of the lot! Simple but well thought out, balanced and addictive. Klonoa 2 manages to invoke a calm determination while playing that not many games can capture. An outstanding platform game by any measure and my personal favorite of all time. It's just a shame that it didn't get the attention it rightly deserves.… Expand
  7. 520292718
    Aug 8, 2020
    9
    this game is truly a master piece its the sole reason i always pick ps2 over the camecube or xbox.
  8. Parmesano
    Mar 4, 2014
    7
    Very good gameplay and style, this platformer would be, perfect for children and the young at heart. Personally I found it too cute, neverVery good gameplay and style, this platformer would be, perfect for children and the young at heart. Personally I found it too cute, never could get into it and ended up selling it. I think the only platform games I still own are Jak III and Ratched III (they feature guns, alright), oh and a Pac Man one, so I guess it's just not my favourite genre.
    It is a very good game though for what it is.    … Expand

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#10 Best PS2 Game of 2001
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#20 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2001
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#24 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2001