Klonoa doesn’t attack directly however, relying on a magical ring to fire wind bullets that grab enemies, which he then uses to throw at other enemies or double jump with.Ĭheck out my article on how to beat Klonoa: Door to Phantomile for some more epic tips! It’s a little like the HD version of the Wind Waker on the Wii U, with all the colours appearing much more vibrant on the screen.įor those who haven’t played Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, it’s very Rayman-esque in its design and gameplay. See, look how crisp the bell is in the first boss battle before Rongo Lango shows up.
The same 2.5D side-scrolling action ensues from the start, but somehow everything feels much more textured, those rare moments where Klonoa walks towards or away from the camera for a second feeling even more special. How can this game have been out for 25 years?Īnyway, forgetting I’m 32 for a second, the levels all look sharp, crisp, and much more detailed than the original title. Hang on, 25 years?! I just had to stop myself mid sentence. I know that it’s been 25 years since the first game came out, but… The first thing that I couldn’t help but notice is how crisp and clear the levels look now. You dive straight back into the 90s from the very first side-scrolling moments, reliving all the excitement of Klonoa’s world from the get go. The demo showcases the game’s unique nonlinear storytelling and distinctive art style, so it’s safe to say that the gang is already hooked ahead of the game’s full release later this month.Nostalgia alert – it’s going to hit you right in the face as soon as you turn on this game.
This title is not only a remake of a beloved (former Japan-exclusive) Square RPG from 1994, but it is also one of the best showcases of the HD2D art style yet. While this package introduces a few enhancements like HD graphics, it hardly celebrates the franchise the way fans have been wanting, and its additions are barely enough to ease newcomers into this long-running series.īut not all hope is lost–for the final segment, the hosts share their thoughts on the recent free demo of Live a Live.
Next up, Marc reviews the underwhelming package that is Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series–a collection of two cult-classic Klonoa platformers that may just sport the worst title of a game in recent memory. But then, of course, we can’t stay positive for long–it’s Klonoa time. First up, it’s time to break down some of the latest and greatest reveals in the world of the Big N–namely, the announcement of a new OLED model special edition and the reveal of an over-the-top LEGO Bowser that might just be the best thing released this year, in general. This week on the NXpress Nintendo Podcast, Cameron Daxon, Marc Kaliroff, and Campbell Gill react to some breaking Nintendo news, review a lackluster collection, and gush about a promising retro revival.
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