Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

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  • Summary: Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series brings back "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile" and "Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil" remastered in one collection to fans new and old. Get ready to set off on an adventure to save the world. Released initially in 1997 by Namco, Klonoa is a side-scrolling platformerKlonoa Phantasy Reverie Series brings back "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile" and "Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil" remastered in one collection to fans new and old. Get ready to set off on an adventure to save the world. Released initially in 1997 by Namco, Klonoa is a side-scrolling platformer featuring a colorful character roster and vibrant game world, it's up to you as Klonoa to embark on a journey to save Phantomile. For the franchise's momentous twenty-fifth birthday, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile and Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil are receiving the remaster treatment in a two-in-one set—titled KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series slated to hit the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam. The graphics have received an elegant revamp while Klonoa's beloved world and classic gameplay have been faithfully preserved. The remaster also features an adjustable difficulty level, allowing franchise newcomers to delve right into the action, and long-time fans to get reacquainted with ease.… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Digital Chumps
    Jul 26, 2022
    95
    I’m so glad that Namco Bandai re-released these games during Klonoa’s twenty-fifth anniversary year. They hold up remarkable well over time and have aged beautifully. I sure hope we see more of Klonoa going forward.
  2. Wccftech
    Jul 17, 2022
    90
    The Phantasy Reverie series also offers an Easy mode that cuts the damage you receive in half and gives you infinite lives to retry the more challenging sections of the game. Once you complete either of the games, you also gain access to a Hard mode which essentially is a "zero hit challenge" mode where any hit you take is lethal, and you only have one life to play with.
  3. XGN
    Aug 2, 2022
    80
    Klonoa sees the revival of two beloved, but underappreciated platformer games from the early PlayStation years. While the graphics have been souped up, the gameplay is near identical including its unique use of catching and using enemies. Some quality-of-life changes have been made to make the games more accessible to both old and new players, most notably a more modern use of checkpointing.
  4. Hobby Consolas
    Jul 6, 2022
    79
    Phantasy Reverie Series is a great opportunity to play again (or discover for the first time) two cult platform games. Some elements feel outdated, even with the graphic improvements, but they are still fun to play.
  5. TierraGamer
    Jul 20, 2022
    75
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is an excellent opportunity for more players to get to know the saga. Despite the years, its gameplay is very entertaining, even if the fun factor might be short-lived due to their short stories.
  6. TheSixthAxis
    Jul 22, 2022
    70
    Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Collection demonstrates both why these games are fondly remembered and why Klonoa didn’t go on to become more famous. Flawed gems perhaps, but important ones.
  7. NME
    Jul 11, 2022
    60
    Lacking some fan service, the two games within Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series still demonstrate why the franchise is so loved by many. Huge difficulty spikes stop the games being as well balanced as they should be, but the majority of the experience is a blast. It’s fun to negotiate the well-designed worlds and collect up everything they have to offer. You’ll just wish the rewards were more substantial.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 2 out of 7
  1. ZenGaming
    Jul 10, 2022
    10
    A well executed perfect remaster of two amazing early playstation era games. Flawless in both execution and substance, with small quality ofA well executed perfect remaster of two amazing early playstation era games. Flawless in both execution and substance, with small quality of life improvements that make all the difference in the longrun.… Expand
  2. Nanoku
    Jul 10, 2022
    9
    Klonoa is one of the most lovely and magical platformers I played. There was a lot of care put in these remasters, and holding a newKlonoa is one of the most lovely and magical platformers I played. There was a lot of care put in these remasters, and holding a new modernised entry in my hands feels like a weird dream. This game promises an irreplaceable experience, with a heart-breaking story and unique game elements.

    It is gorgeous, fun and easily the best way to play these games.    … Expand
  4. TheLonePlays
    Jul 15, 2022
    9
    This is a remake of some interesting older games. It does nothing groundbreaking or insanely wild. But it looks nice and is a kind ofThis is a remake of some interesting older games. It does nothing groundbreaking or insanely wild. But it looks nice and is a kind of action/platforming game we don't see a lot anymore nowadays. The levels are all quite long but have interesting features in each of them. I like Klonoas movement, its easy to learn but hard to master. My only semi big complaint is that the attack only has a horizontal hitbox. Which means you need to get really close to attack an enemy, which itself is fine, but once you find an enemy that moves vertically by jumping or flying it gets a bit hard to hit that enemy with your tiny little attack.
    It is not a very difficult game, it reminds me of a kirby game. In the sense that the level's aren't very challenging but there is a lot to find in them. The boss fights are awesome, each boss is really unique with ideas ranging from pretty basic to quite neat ideas. Every level is fun to explore.

    I absolutely adore Klonoa and his character design and the animations and little voicelines he has. The cutscenes in this game seem to use original PlayStation sound files, so they kinda sound muffled and weird but I don't think that is a big deal personally.    … Expand
  5. Warrior_of_Doom
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    The overall score is based on how much fun I personally had with every component of the game
    and the overall experience.
  6. YouAlrightBOAH
    Jul 16, 2022
    5
    I expected more from this game but my baby would love it ( if i had a baby :(... ) if you have a kid , you must try this , and take your time
  7. superfox369
    Jul 9, 2022
    0
    Played the Klonoa phantasy reverie series demo and wow, it's rough and depressing and soulless of how the charm of the wii remake was takenPlayed the Klonoa phantasy reverie series demo and wow, it's rough and depressing and soulless of how the charm of the wii remake was taken away for ps1 sound quality gibberish and weird 90's character design and how unlike crash and spyro's remakes which feels like ps4 game doesn't feel new and instead feels like ps1 game.… Expand
  8. Xedmed
    Sep 11, 2023
    0
    I don't know who this is for. After finishing the first game I have to say this is an abysmal waste of time. Floaty, crappy controls that makeI don't know who this is for. After finishing the first game I have to say this is an abysmal waste of time. Floaty, crappy controls that make platforming a chore. A double jump that revolves around having an enemy in your possession. Some of the most tedious level design I have ever seen in a 90's platformer. Also half the time your bullets don't grab the enemies. Which makes climbing sessions a complete chore. Like I say I have no idea who this game is for as it is utterly terrible. Save the money and watch for it on Gamepass or PS+.… Expand

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