Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

[Evil Avnovice]

Ported from EvAv (http://www.evilavatar.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65907), and continued with a TGS 2008 gameplay video. (Gametrailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/41209.html))

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[boratika]

I want this so hard. The Wii sure is getting a lot of side scrolling platformers.

[danhoo]

I always thought Klonoa 2 on the PS2 was a under-rated platformer, on a system with a glut of good platformers. Then again, I thought Maximo was under-rated too. Maybe the PS2 just had too many platformers...

[Durka-Dan]

I really didn't see anything special there. It took the player a few tries to try and collect some floating thing in what appears to be the first level. Games where I need to pull off some spectacular maneuver perfectly to collect things are not what I call fun.

[biosc1]

I really didn't see anything special there. It took the player a few tries to try and collect some floating thing in what appears to be the first level. Games where I need to pull off some spectacular maneuver perfectly to collect things are not what I call fun.

Yah, I think that item is something special, a golden whatcha-ma-call-it.

I always found Klonoa 2 to have the perfect difficulty level, not too hard and not too easy (well, some of it was easy) and lots of spectacular 2-d 3-d graphics.

[OldJadedGamer]

Just because of this announcement, I've been playing through the original Klonoa this weekend in all it's 1080p goodness.

[Variable Gear]

Looking good. If this is successful in any way I hope Namco thinks about making a new Klonoa game.

[Young Al Capone]

Super good news, I don't know how this one slipped under my radar.

[Evil Avnovice]

A new batch of images (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article211908.html) from Gamekyo.

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/646d3487080799e0bdd6851ace7b1db720081020165501.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/9de1519a593b962b18c1e4ad9f91407c20081020170345.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/66be20ab4df5a33a9a0d134903542c8720081020170346.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/11e8adfc469706cd65205f96732a65cd20081020170346.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/c0e37fd0975e54eb4703f71d2a6db8e820081020170944.jpg

[Young Al Capone]

Looking good, especially that level with the mushrooms.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen29283_klonoa-wii-new-images.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081021_184020_2_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images2_4_29283.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081021_184021_5_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images5_4_29283.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081021_184022_16_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images16_4_29283.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081021_184022_17_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images17_4_29283.html)

[LiquidRain]

Hot, hot stuff. I'm super stoked for this. Loved the original 2 Klonoa games, and this makes me almost happy I sold my original Klonoa 1 for a very tidy profit a while back, since now I can just play this one. :)

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen29297_klonoa-door-to-phantomile-new-screenshots.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081027_140922_10_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images10_4_29297.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081027_140923_16_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images16_4_29297.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081027_140923_21_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images21_4_29297.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081027_140923_26_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images26_4_29297.html)

[OldJadedGamer]

I beat this game again on my PS3 and the gameplay still holds up. Such a great little series.

[Evil Avnovice]

1. A new video (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen13474_klonoa-door-to-phantomile-new-video.html) from Gamekyo.

2. And Namco-Bandai is thinking about localizing the game. (Cubed3 (http://www.cubed3.com/news/10968))

[LiquidRain]

Yeah, and they put out a survey asking which character people prefer.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/caa57a256e.jpg

[Evil Avnovice]

Yeah, and they put out a survey asking which character people prefer.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/caa57a256e.jpg

I like both designs. Neither would stop me from wanting this game to come stateside. :)

[biosc1]

I think you have to stay with the blue hat.

[LiquidRain]

I'd rather they stick with the original - the edginess of the "Americanized" version (if you will) just really doesn't fit with everything else. Trying to imagine that design against the colourful backdrop, cute enemies, and cheery music just doesn't fit. (also, way to show an in-game plain polygon render vs. art, Namco :P )

[Variable Gear]

Has Klonoa always had a Pac-Man hat? That's so cute. :p

[Evil Avnovice]

A pair of scans (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen29350_klonoa-door-to-phantomile-new-screenshots.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081113_195021_0_small.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images0_4_29350.html) http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/73751520081113_195022_1_small.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images1_4_29350.html)

[jacob.armitage]

i really can't wait for this title. i love Klonoa and i don't mind the charaters redesign at all if they take that path.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article214121.html) from Samus Aran's blog. (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/c541fb120944c9e8114db5bcfde8e22520081121154245.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/6f230259a420a11117150e63f9b1368820081121154706.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/aa874ece37997be9af83300727d4bd2320081121154705.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/129094115337422d95dfaada561fd10420081121154846.jpg

Note: Am sorely thinking about importing this.

[Evil Avnovice]

A playtest (http://wii.ign.com/articles/935/935590p1.html) from IGN.

[Evil Avnovice]

I've played some of this last night, and am having a blast with it. While the gameplay is pretty simple (run, jump, grab 'n' toss), the 2.5D environments just pull me in.

And whoa, this game is Gorgeous! If there were ever a game to justify component cables for my Wii, this is it. Screens and video don't even come close to how sharp this game looks. :eek:

[danhoo]

I've played some of this last night, and am having a blast with it. While the gameplay is pretty simple (run, jump, grab 'n' toss), the 2.5D environments just pull me in.

And whoa, this game is Gorgeous! If there were ever a game to justify component cables for my Wii, this is it. Screens and video don't even come close to how sharp this game looks. :eek:

Wait, is this out already? Or did you import?

[Evil Avnovice]

Wait, is this out already? Or did you import?

Imported. My delivery came last night. :D

[KamaItachi]

Man, that looks awesome. I'd love a good platformer fix about now and a good excuse to dust off my Wii.

Did they release a Klonoa title for the DS? I should look into that.

[jacob.armitage]

go go gadget import!

edit: i don't think there was one for DS KamaItachi, but there are some excellent ones for the gba!

[KamaItachi]

go go gadget import!

edit: i don't think there was one for DS KamaItachi, but there are some excellent ones for the gba!

I'll have to scour Ebay then... Can't find GBA games on shelves here for love nor money

[Evil Avnovice]

I've been meaning to post this here, as I completed the game a couple of days ago. Even as I went back to find all six inhabitants in each vision, this is still a very satisfying game.

And again I stress, an extremely beautiful game. :D

[danhoo]

Avnovice, just curious, how does it compare to the PS2 Klonoa (Klonoa 2, I believe), if you played that?

[Evil Avnovice]

Avnovice, just curious, how does it compare to the PS2 Klonoa (Klonoa 2, I believe), if you played that?

Unfortunately, as I do not have Klonoa on PS2, I can't say. :(

[LiquidRain]

Dude you are so missing out.

[Evil Avnovice]

According to GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=67040), Bandai Namco's announced a US release for the game. They also link to a NeoGaf post (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14085762&postcount=216).

- Magazine refers to the game as just ‘Klonoa’
- Spring 2009 release
- Original design is being kept due to the massive outcry through the official survey
- North American version will see some gesture controls
- B trigger to grab enemies, flick Wiimote to throw
- NES-Style Wiimote, Cube controller, Classic Controller confirmed
- Klonoa 2 remake may happen

[Wellscha]

According to GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=67040), Bandai Namco's announced a US release for the game. They also link to a NeoGaf post (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=14085762&postcount=216).

Evil Avnoice, I love you.

No seriously, I really do.

[Evil Avnovice]

Evil Avnoice, I love you.

No seriously, I really do.

If you really love me....

You'll put another "v" in my user name. :p

[Wellscha]

Evil Avnovice!

With a V as big as the sun! :D

[Purple Santa]

Glad to hear this will be making the US sometime next year. I'd love to see a remake of Klonoa 2. I enjoyed that but still liked the first better...

[Evil Avnovice]

Press release for Europe. (GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=74849))

PARIS, FRANCE – 6 March 2009 – NAMCO BANDAI Games Europe announced today that Klonoa will be available in Europe for Wii in 2009. Klonoa’s long-awaited return offers vibrant graphics, motion control and new secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure. Highly revered as one of the best platform games of the past 10 years, Klonoa will ignite Wii owners’ imaginations with addictive gameplay, exciting stages and a memorable story.

Help Klonoa save Phantomile, a land formed by the dreams of its inhabitants, and recently besieged by an unknown evil. Klonoa’s breathtaking journey takes him through a series of increasingly difficult stages across multiple kingdoms as he strives to save his friends and homeland. Throughout his quest, Klonoa is aided by his friend Hewpoe, a benevolent spirit who resides in the ring from which Klonoa is able to fire his Wind Bullet. The Wind Bullet gives Klonoa the ability to grab and inflate his enemies and use them to his advantage.


With a simple move of the Wii Remote Klonoa can throw captured enemies to break obstacles, uncover hidden items or defeat other enemies. Klonoa can also use any enemy he is holding to perform a double jump which allows him to reach high ledges or jump across large pits. By moving the Nunchuk, Klonoa can use his whirlwind to slowdown approaching enemies. In addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls, Klonoa offers a wide range of control options for any style of play, including Wii Remote only, Classic Controller and the Nintendo GameCube controller.

For more information on Klonoa, please visit: http://www.namcobandaigames.com.

[Evil Avnovice]

A Siliconera interview (http://www.siliconera.com/2009/03/20/klonoa-now-and-then-hideo-yoshizawa-returns-to-phantomile/), and a Klonoa blog (http://blogs.ign.com/NB_Klonoa/2009/03/19/115344/) post from IGN.

[Evil Avnovice]

An interview with Producer Hideo Yoshizawa.

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[LiquidRain]

This is coming out soon, isn't it?

edit: oh, the video answered. This week already?

[Evil Avnovice]

This is coming out soon, isn't it?

edit: oh, the video answered. This week already?

Yep. May 5th. :)

[LiquidRain]

Damn. Oh well, just gonna have to pick it up and add it to my "games to play" queue.

[LiquidRain]

Looks fantastic, sounds great, plays great! A perfect remake of a classic. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.