I'm too lazy to finish this right now but i will play it later, very cute game
as far as platform games go, klonoa is one of the best, at least among the ones i have played; and i have played a lot of them.
its mechanics are so simple, but so engaging and playful. the story is warm but can get really heartbreaking and tear indulcing by the end of it. the soundtrack is also a highlight and the graphics are still great to look at.
the only thing in this game that bothered me (if i had to mention anything) is how the floating ability works: besides being a little bit slow, i would prefer pressing X twice to float more than press and hold. maybe there was an option for it, but i didn't check, so i don't know.
Klonoa is a great example that less can be more. can't wait to play Klonoa 2!
its mechanics are so simple, but so engaging and playful. the story is warm but can get really heartbreaking and tear indulcing by the end of it. the soundtrack is also a highlight and the graphics are still great to look at.
the only thing in this game that bothered me (if i had to mention anything) is how the floating ability works: besides being a little bit slow, i would prefer pressing X twice to float more than press and hold. maybe there was an option for it, but i didn't check, so i don't know.
Klonoa is a great example that less can be more. can't wait to play Klonoa 2!
The absolute best game released on the PS1. Period.
Precious platformer, the vibes of old school are there
One of the most imaginative platformers I have ever played.
I can't believe I dodged this as a playstation kid in the late 90s/early 2000s. Is this the first 2.5 D game? It uses it meaningfully, in ways i havent seen since by interacting with the back and foreground. The level design starts off a little simple, but really amps up quickly. The bosses also start fairly dull but get really interesting. One fight towards the end in particular has you attacking the boss, dodging impervious enemies all while trying to step on each tile of the floor a couple of times to move the phase on. It's a great little microcosm of the juggling act it has you perform that makes the platforming in this game fun so often.
On top of that, thi game has some of the strongest, most definitively ps1 vibes I
ve ever seen and heard. The ost is nut, weird polyrhythms, skung bagpipes and high upbeat eergy all the way through.
I beat it while skipping a lot of the cutscenes and immediately decided to replay it more slowly.
On top of that, thi game has some of the strongest, most definitively ps1 vibes I
ve ever seen and heard. The ost is nut, weird polyrhythms, skung bagpipes and high upbeat eergy all the way through.
I beat it while skipping a lot of the cutscenes and immediately decided to replay it more slowly.
i was tempted to give it 4.5 because the sequel does improve on level design but this game just feels incredibly special
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one of my favourite 2d platformers ever made. the gameplay is like a 4/5 but the ending made me sob so hard my throat hurt the first time i went through it so it's kino
assustadoramente lindo e criativo, mas tiveram algumas partes que o hitbox me fez ter vontade de mastigar o controle
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klonoa 1 is an INCREDIBLY special videogame. it prides itself on its dreamy visuals, cozy vibes and unique platforming mechanics: the wind bullet is a joy to use and the game also makes use of its 2.5d nature in a super interesting way that ive never seen done before. stages are a constantly unfolding diarama of fun puzzle platforming and by the end of the game, phantomile really feels like a living, breathing world that you've traversed through.
but what really makes this game special in my opinion is its ridiculously cruel ending sequence. throughout the game, ur friend huepow helps u platform by literally being the wind in ur sails-he's the wind bullet that allows u to inflate and use enemies for progressing through levels. he's also klonoa's best friend. he comes off as a bit cold early on but you can really see him warm up to klonoa and see him as a friend. but the thing is that its all a lie. klonoa's from a different world entirely disconnected from phantomile. he was needed to bring balance to the world so he was brought in by huepow and given fake memories in order to be motivated to save the world. this is all revealed to the poor kid right in the final cutscene of the game and he's just SHATTERED.
he refuses to accept the truth. but at that point, he's forced out of phantomile. he gets sucked into the vortex while crying and screaming and all huepow can do is try and fail to pull him back. its so so fucking depressing and it seems like pointless tragedy at first glance, but the way this connects to the second game makes it all worth it i think
im still floored by the boldness of the devs to end such a warm and friendly kid's game in such a cruel way. incredible stuff
but what really makes this game special in my opinion is its ridiculously cruel ending sequence. throughout the game, ur friend huepow helps u platform by literally being the wind in ur sails-he's the wind bullet that allows u to inflate and use enemies for progressing through levels. he's also klonoa's best friend. he comes off as a bit cold early on but you can really see him warm up to klonoa and see him as a friend. but the thing is that its all a lie. klonoa's from a different world entirely disconnected from phantomile. he was needed to bring balance to the world so he was brought in by huepow and given fake memories in order to be motivated to save the world. this is all revealed to the poor kid right in the final cutscene of the game and he's just SHATTERED.
he refuses to accept the truth. but at that point, he's forced out of phantomile. he gets sucked into the vortex while crying and screaming and all huepow can do is try and fail to pull him back. its so so fucking depressing and it seems like pointless tragedy at first glance, but the way this connects to the second game makes it all worth it i think
im still floored by the boldness of the devs to end such a warm and friendly kid's game in such a cruel way. incredible stuff
Expected to be underwhelmed by this going straight into it from Napple Tale but nah, Klonoa deserves every bit of its large cult following. An incredibly poignant, creative, and exciting dream tale that asks the player to legitimately reflect on what they've played–not particularly usual for a mascot platformer.
This might be one of my favorite platformers of all time. I love the way klonoa controls, the story had me intrigued, especially for a PS1 game.
Once you save all the people you unlock a bonus level, which I loved that as well, felt like a great challenge.
The music of the game is wonderful as well, I normally get in the zone and forget about the music in games, but with this one I just vibed with it, can't praise the soundtrack enough.
Excited to get into klonoa 2 eventually, hopefully that game is just as good
Once you save all the people you unlock a bonus level, which I loved that as well, felt like a great challenge.
The music of the game is wonderful as well, I normally get in the zone and forget about the music in games, but with this one I just vibed with it, can't praise the soundtrack enough.
Excited to get into klonoa 2 eventually, hopefully that game is just as good
Probably the closest to a perfect game I've ever witnessed, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is to say the least a special experience, on top of being a damn fine old-school platformer. You're never bored or fatigued with the core mechanics despite them rarely being deviated from, and platforming about stays satisfying as all get-out from start to finish. Oh yeah, and the storytelling is exquisite for such an old release, building a beautiful, fascinating world, and expertly delivering some genuinely emotional moments! Probably the easiest single game I could recommend to people, certainly moreso than Final Fantasy VII despite me loving the latter a lot more.
Cute little puzzle platformer that does everything right. The level design is fun and unique, the music is wonderful, and the aesthetics are top notch.
The idea of a 2.5d game is a very novel one. The game takes advantage of it a lot in its level design often having you throw enemies between the foreground and background. I find this idea very unique especially for 1997.
The idea of a 2.5d game is a very novel one. The game takes advantage of it a lot in its level design often having you throw enemies between the foreground and background. I find this idea very unique especially for 1997.
Really good platformer that emotionally punches you in the gut, burns your house down etc. etc. by the end
ahhh this game is so cute but so sad its genuinely so depressing but its peak I love it best game ever
Just chilling with the villagers saved
Autism
Klonoa rules dude, it is a game of all time, it oozes charm through every aspect of it.
Presentation is perfect, from the visuals to the music to the UI to that lil cute bit they do in between levels; very likable characters on a nice lil adventure with crazy good moments; love the gameplay too, they get some good mileage out of the fairly simple mechanics, though some platforming sections are a bit evil, but what can I say I do love me some fucked up evil gaming :)
To me it's just a perfect game honestly, I love it very dearly...
If you're interested in Klonoa PLEASE play the original release PLEASE I beg of you.
Presentation is perfect, from the visuals to the music to the UI to that lil cute bit they do in between levels; very likable characters on a nice lil adventure with crazy good moments; love the gameplay too, they get some good mileage out of the fairly simple mechanics, though some platforming sections are a bit evil, but what can I say I do love me some fucked up evil gaming :)
To me it's just a perfect game honestly, I love it very dearly...
If you're interested in Klonoa PLEASE play the original release PLEASE I beg of you.
Got turned on to this when it was run at a GDQ event a few years back, and then with perfect timing the Phantasy Reverie remasters came out. I would have adored this as a kid in the 90s, just some awesome 2D platforming with cool art. Reminded me a lot of Kirby 64, one of my absolute favorite games from this era
pretty relaxing and consistently good throughout but the end of the game has a huge jump in level design quality. im hoping the sequel has more levels that learn into the more puzzle-like aspect that was present in the final stretch . surprisingly mature story (for a platformer) with a deeply upsetting ending that made me cry a bit
Borderline perfect. A short and sweet game with some of the best-designed levels and mechanics you can find on the ps1. It starts off fairly comfortable but really ramps up by the end game. I'm almost tempted to revisit the game within the next few days and go for the 3 collectables I ended up missing.
My only complaint with the gameplay is that Klonoa slides pretty far when you stop running from top speed. this includes when you jump. there were a few times when I ended up slipping off of a small platform when jumping on it. It's a minor complaint and something that you can get used to with muscle memory.
The story and world were also pretty good. For those who haven't played it, do yourself a favour and make sure that the ending is unspoiled for you since it certainly left an impact on me.
Highly recommend this one!
My only complaint with the gameplay is that Klonoa slides pretty far when you stop running from top speed. this includes when you jump. there were a few times when I ended up slipping off of a small platform when jumping on it. It's a minor complaint and something that you can get used to with muscle memory.
The story and world were also pretty good. For those who haven't played it, do yourself a favour and make sure that the ending is unspoiled for you since it certainly left an impact on me.
Highly recommend this one!