In addition to the Wind Bullet it is in fact possible to jump and run, without any kind of variation that could in any way enrich the experience. The gameplay inevitably reflects the structural simplicity of the product, giving players the ability to perform only a few actions whose number, unfortunately, does not increase with the passing of the hours. The character design, as well as the animations, are simple but really beautiful. This special skill (to be mastered as soon as possible in order not to run into unpleasant situations to say the least) allows you to grab any enemy of relatively small size and then use it in two ways: as a bullet, throwing it at his peers to proceed along the path, or, alternatively, as a springboard to perform double, triple or even quadruple jumps, useful for reaching particularly uncomfortable areas ? scenarios (the number of jumps will depend solely and exclusively on the skills of the individual players). Although he is able to jump on the heads of his enemies exactly like the famous Italian plumber, Klonoa can count on a very special ability, namely the Wind Bullet. All you need to do is move along the path, eliminate the enemies that hinder your advance, descend and climb from the different platforms present by collecting objects of various kinds, and finally clash with the classic end-level boss.Īt this point you might think that it is a product similar to those conceived by Miyamoto, but things are a bit ? different.
#KLONOA DOOR TO PHANTOMILE N64 SERIES#
It’s been over ten years since the first videogame appearance of this funny character, but the fans of the series don’t seem to have forgotten him, so could a remake be missing? Of course not.ĭespite obvious improvements and a general optimization, Klonoa is still a game from ten years ago and this, in terms of game structure and gameplay, is clearly visible.
He is the final boss of both versions of the game, and was unique in being the only boss in the franchise to have three different battle phases.When in the now distant 1997 Klonoa made his PlayStation debut with Door to Phantomile, both the public and the critics praised the work done by Namco, considered a pioneer of a new type of platform, namely those in “two and a half dimensions” : only one path to follow, but located within 3D environments that are much deeper and more engaging than those of traditional two-dimensional platforms. He is said to be a demon who was sealed away forever to prevent him from spreading nightmares throughout Phantomile and was defeated by Klonea. During the end of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, he reveals that he is in fact a Prince and he purposely guided Klonoa to his homeworld to help Lephise give the Song of Rebirth.
He is the main reason why Klonoa can fire his 'wind bullets' and defend himself from enemies. Huepow Huepow: A small mascot he found within the ring he discovered in the forest. He is voiced by Kumiko Watanabe in the Japanese versions and Eric Stitt in the English dubs. He is described as the Dream Traveler because he is fated to travel to various planets and save them wherever Dreams are in danger of being destroyed. Klonoa the cheerful Dream Traveler Klonoa: The protagonist. Klonoa features heavy platforming sequences with some interesting boss fights, mainly having him circle around a platform and fire inflated enemies to key parts of the enemy. When enemies are inflated they can be tossed towards other enemies to kill them, or he can use them to double jump and reach high places. The main gameplay aspect features Klonoa's ring and his shooting of 'wind bullets' to inflate enemies. During the games progression he makes friends and also powerful enemies, some of them reoccurring. Klonoa games revolve around Klonoa, the Dream Traveler, saving the world he is currently in from destruction from whatever threat is there. Mainly, Phantomile and Lunatea are the most well known games. Overview The games take place in different worlds and never return to the same "planet" or storyline.
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