

Let’s start off with our thoughts on the first title in this double pack, Klonoa: The Door to Phantomile. As soon as you select this title, you’re treated to colorful visuals, a soundtrack that will be stuck in your head for days to come, and a sweeping shot of the most adorable characters in all of gaming. Here’s our review on Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series.

Now that both of these titles have found a home on just about every platform on the sun, let’s discuss why these are essential titles for gamers that love the idea of whimsy, fun, and creativity in their platformers, as well as the downfalls that both of these titles may face in the grand scheme of everything. Even those that prefer to emulate may not have had a chance to get their hands on the second title in this series, as it is notoriously difficult to emulate properly. If you’re a physical collector of games, you may not have played Klonoa, but you’ve seen the prices of these titles continue to skyrocket, even to this day, which is why a remastered collection of these two titles is welcomed by so many gamers. As you make your way through the different visions that are offered in this title, it’s easy to see why gamers were initially infatuated with this bipedal creature back in the day, and it’s unknown to this day why the series has lied dormant for so long.
