There's a sense of serenity that comes from this game even in its toughest platforming segments, a sort of playgroundy feeling resembling playing pretend more than just about any other game I can think of.

Sure, the bosses are too backloaded and yes, the inconsistent traction can be irritating while running is too slow, and of course the attack and ear-floating are both a wee bit short... but with pointed and clever design accounting for these things and more, I don't find myself needing to harp on them very much.

Strong direction on many fronts, a dollop of soul, perfect technological timing, and a masterful touching upon the shared experience of childhood dreams bring together a game I would have regretted not playing before I die.

I know totally get why this game has the audience it does. It's cute, it's fun, and bittersweet by the end. I adore the cute story book look of the game. It kinda feels like a children's stop motion show with how the characters animate. The gameplay itself is fun. Good balance between challenging and easy. And the plot was way heavier than I honestly could've ever expected. I commend the team for going in such a direction.
Also I find it hard to believe this was directed by the NES Ninja Gaiden guy.

I'm glad I took the time to pick it up, as I really enjoyed its enemy oriented platforming.

Klonoa's gimmick is simple, you pick up enemies to use them in platforming and combat problems. You don't jump on heads, you don't dash, all you've got is a jump button with a slim hover and a grab button. It isn't a long game but manipulating enemies never got felt boring or creatively bankrupt in creating challenges.

The titular Klonoa's design is alright, it's cool for 97' but like most things of that year it's a bit extra although not bad by any means. Environment design and art is cool, both gameplay and art wise. Antagonist and his sidekick are hella cool though, and their narrative helps build them a lot, especially Ghadius with his sick cape.
Some scenes like the attack on the village and the farewell were shockingly heavy, it got no right to draw a tear from me.

I don't know why didn't I hear about Klonoa earlier. Boy I surely hope that this loveable mascot didn't get milked to death.

"wahoo! dupurudu!"

i believe this is the truest a 5/5 can get. this is one of the best platforming experiences i've ever had. it oozes soul, it plays perfect, the ost is great, the difficulty feels perfectly finetuned. i am in love.

decided to buy the remake duology on a whim, played halfway through 1, loved it so much that i downloaded this and decided to play through twice. it is that good.

this version is the better version too, barring the slight slipperyness on platforms, the visual flair just goes so far. i just can't get over how perfect this is. oh my god. i believe in klonoa supremacy.

An incredibly special game that, is unfortunately somewhat difficult to go back to after playing the sequel, at least for me.

The story is one of the best written video game stories, ever. The visuals are pure joy, and the gameplay is very simple and pick-up and play!

The music is somewhat hit and miss (for me) and the gameplay gets a tad grating near the end, but it is absolutely worth a playthrough, if for no other reason than to see the ending, and to play the followup!