StaySkeptic that game isn't even techinically deep, it is trenched by Blazblue and Guilty gear And games like Doom, Persona, Nier Automata, FFVII are frikkin epic compared to it. And this doesn't mean gameplay alone: story, soundtrack, visual design , lore, other gameplay elements excluding combat But whatever opinions are opinions
Y'know, I've been curious about Klonoa for a while and watched several reviews of it but it's yours that'll get me to play it. No one else really talked about the enemy grabbing mechanic, the core concept of the entire game from the looks and sounds of things. You're the only one I've watched that's said they take one thing and do that one thing incredibly well, iterating on it and evolving it, instead of throwing endless gimmicks at you and that's the kind of ingenuity and creativity I respect in a game.
Klonoa on PS1 is simply brilliant. It had me hooked for a long time, and I absolutely loved my time with it. The presentation, the gameplay, everything was spot on. Seeing the ending was probably one of the rare moment a video game made me cry. And I was 20 when I beat it. I was heartbroken, I needed to talk about that ending, I wanted to find out more about that whimsical world, I felt so many bursts of emotion that I can't really describe it properly. I seeked out a PS2 just to play Klonoa 2 and loved every minute of it. Klonoa series is criminally underrated and everyone should at least play the first two games on PS1 and PS2
The same here. Played it in my 19. Cried in the end. Played the remake with a friend of mine and her daughter. We all end up crying in the end. Rarely we see a story of such level of emotional connection in platform games. Tearaway ending was touchy for me.
What sticks out to me is when comparing Klonoa, Nights, and Sonic Shuffle, all three themed around dreams, the music from all of these games is excellent to sleep to.
Thanatos388 you can't take yakuza's story that seriously after the sidequests, tales games have the same plot almost everytime, and world of final fantasy is just dumb.
I only played Klonoa in a demo disc for the PS2 (which also included some sick ass trailer for Devil May Cry and Jak and Daxter). Looks interesting though.
I miss games like Klonoa. It wasn’t so silly that it got annoying nor too serious that it got grating. It was a perfect balance of the two. I enjoy games like GoW 2018 a lot (Disagree if you want) but I rarely ever see games like Klonoa anymore and it annoys the shit out of me.
Hell yeah, do more positive stuff and talk about whatever games you want. Most video analysis kinda suck because they usually fall in the "Turns out the good game is actually bad cause I'm smart" so it's nice to hear someone talk good about a game.
Flockerz exactly Pretty accurate of most of the comments here Almost got depressed cause of it Just the thought of people calling you not a true fan just because you enjoyed the new game
Wow. I never thought I'd see you talking about Klonoa of all games. I first played this game a few years ago on my Vita. Absolutely loved it from start to finish, and it made me feel like a kid again when I was done with it. You described the ending best with the "happy dream that you wish you could go back to" idea. It's too bad it's so obscure, it really deserves to be more appreciated than it is. Especially that soundtrack, which I still listen to regularly.
How I learnt about this game way back when was getting to the 5th track in Ridge Racer Type 4 and going "that's an odd name for a circuit, Phantomile huh?". It was a real spike in difficulty and intensity, and was very short (not unlike Klonoa itself I guess). Few years down the line I'm digging to see what I missed from the PS1 library, and I see this Klonoa, subtitled "Door to Phantomile", it then hit me that the track was just one of those classic Namco moments of cross promotion. Cross to late 2020 and I finally play the thing, and come the ending it's right in the top level of games that really resonate with me on a deeper level. Probably my favourite 2D platformer of all time. I swapped out my Spyro phone wallpaper for a Klonoa one, that's saying a lot.
I played the Wii-make of Klonoa. Then I played Klonoa 2. Then I played the GBA games. Then I got sad realizing Klonoa 3 might not happen. Thanks for making this video.
ES21007 It’s going to be an anime movie. No live action bullshit. So it should be good. And the people behind the stories of the original Klonoa games are working on it.
I never played the first, but I did play Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil to completion when it first came out (and since). From this video it seems like the games are very similar (almost as if K2 was just an excuse to remake the first game in full 3D but with different characters and story) even down to the ending being very... different. I love Klonoa 2, and now I want to try the first. Thanks.
I fall into sadness every time I remember Klonoa is dead because of poor marketing from Bandai Namco, specially because it was one of the first games I played. Also you should play and do a Klonoa 2 video, there's lots of people that knows about Klonoa but not about Klonoa 2 which is a superb game and I consider it even better than the first one.
Digi Valentine put me on to how much of a well made classic this series was. Now you've went and confirmed exceptional gameplay too, big ups to both of you Brits.
I'm touched to the core by this game and its themes everytime I think about it. Thanks for shining some extra spotlight on a game that really encapsulates what only video games are able to deliver as an medium of entertainment.
Well the thing is I had this game when ps2 was aboug to be released. Managed to play through it at some point, yet never collected all the things there are and never bothered to check internets for my answer. Kinda forgot I had this game. Might be because it was butt-hard for my stupid kid-brain. Fuck gamingbrit for making content I get nostalgia feelings out of
TheFranss When you 100% the game, you unlock a new level which just so happens to be the hardest level in the game. Then, when you complete that, you unlock a record player which allows you to listen to any track from the game. There’s your answer if you are curious. Also, really interesting story. It’s cool that this game was a part of your childhood. I definitely felt nostalgic for me too when I saw this video had been uploaded.
I love this video series idea! There's all sorts of reviewers that are talking about modern games, but not as many as there should about more classic games from before the PS3 & 360 era, but I mean even those would be welcome. Either way, this video has made me want to go play this game like right now so I'd say thats a job well done!
Eddyoshi I’d definitely recommend you go play it. I played it years ago and I’m so glad I made that decision. Truly one of the most creative and touching games I have ever played with intriguing gameplay, wonderful graphics and memorable characters. It’s below six dollars on PSN right now, so that would be your best bet in buying it.
This is a game I just passed by in the playstation store, researched a bit, bought, and instantly treasured as one of my fav platformers!!! Never thought you would even know about this game, but I'm grateful and happy that an analytical reviewer like you could play it!!!!
I borrowed this game in 4th grade from a friend and finished it in one session. I barely remembered anything about it at all, and seeing your footage made me wonder if this was really the same game I played back then. But when you got to the darker section, it suddenly all came back. This game made a deep deep impression on me back then and I only now come to realize the extent of this impact. I absolutely need to replay this, thank you so much for reminding me of this experience.
I'd love to see you talk about more Legendary games like this. But I'd also like you to talk about Klonoa 2. I haven't played any of these but your analysis is always appreciated!
Also, NiGHTS into Dreams is definitely worth a look imo. The concept is actually very similar to Klonoa and the gameplay is truly something else, you won’t find anything else like it, trust me.
Man I miss when games didn't try to cram meta nihilistic humor down your throat ad nauseum. Games that know when to get serious, and don't subvert their own moments with bad jokes get a big thumbs up from me.
Pretty good video, it's nice to see games that try to get as much mileage out of a simple yet flexible mechanic without going for set pieces that have little to do with said mechanic. 11:10 I've only played this game up until the first boss and heard that the ending is unexpected or darker than expected or something along those lines, I was fearing that it might head towards the "Add edgy bullshit to a light hearted adventure oh so mature and deep" hack type of writing but it's good to see that this is not the case with this game.
Klonoa was my entire childhood and the very reason I got a ps1. I remember playing this in a grocery store where they had set up a ps1 for the kids to use when parents went shopping. Every day I went there just to play it, I drew the characters at home and hummed the songs at school. Absolutely adored this game and it made me laugh and cry and for a child it had a huge impact on me. Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on such an underated game.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart. This series, in my opinion, is a gem of yours. I wish there were more now but I do understand that the way you are making videos right now is ideal for, therefore I understand that the next video like that will come when plans for it emerge. In the meantime have a good day and I wish you all the best.
Aaah Klonoa. One of the few games from the fuzzy, blurry PS1 era i can call favourite. I would go back to it again and again. Beautifully made and fun to go through
A game of my childhood, can remember completing this game over and over again just to get the ending, which always brought a tear to me eye. Thank you gaming brit for bringing back memories of such a great game.
Man, those last few levels were long. I remember i finished one of those hard end game levels and the game crashed afterwards. I got so mad I kept from playing it for 2 weeks
It makes me so happy to see a Klonoa video on this channel: It's a game that never seems to be talked all that much, but It really deserves more recognition.
I certainly wasn't expecting you to cover this shining old gem I've mostly not heard much about beyond ExoParadigmGamer's coverage of the franchise. I've probably heard the name and/or had a glance or two of Klonoa over the years (Maybe during the PlayStation 2 heyday when my school room-mate was playing an abundant quantity of PS1 & PS2 titles from Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IV to Medievil & Ratchet & Clank to Devil May Cry), but I must've glazed over it foolishly assuming it was "To do with Sonic or something" if not simply outside of my young-self's taste in games (It's safe to say my room-mate's was much better) or the Xbox's library that was my sole choice of the time. Since getting more acquainted with Klonoa as a game series, it definitely has struck me as something very much up my alley as someone who enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail & Ori and the Blind Forest for being games simply overflowing with charm (It did help Dust was something of a made-with-love mish-mash of classic ideas & Ori was one buttery-smooth game to play!). I'd just need a more ideal set-up for my PlayStation 2 (And PlayStation 4 as I'd like to get me some Gravity Rush, Yakuza, Tearaway & Hokuto ga Gotoku/Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise just to name a few) to give Klonoa among the LONG list of games I merely spectated during the PS2's heyday their fair & due shake (Though I'm still hopeful Ace Combat 4, 5 & Zero can get an 8th-gen/PC port as playing those on today's controller triggers would be a night 'n' day improvement!). But I'd be more than up to hearing more about less-remembered classics of by-gone console generations, as it's safe to say I'm more eager to explore the many games I've missed over the years from Shenmue to Bastion or Metroid Prime to Jak 'n' Daxter than a large selection of what's coming around the corner (Though new-Ori, Cuphead's DLC, DOOM: Eternal & DMC5 are lookin' to make one appealing detour!)
I've been wanting to play this game since I saw Find The Computer Room's video on it 2 years ago, I thought it looked amazing. I think it's time I finally tried it out, thanks for reminding me about this game!
Just finished and this was a great video dude! I would super love to see more videos do you gushing about classics you loved and recommending them to us! Great video as always
Hey, I definitely like your take with old games, especially an underrated classic like klonoa. I especially love your take on games and how you could showcase faults die hards never point out and include ways on improving the game at hand. Keep up the great work!
Only played Klonoa 2 as a kid, but distinctly remember loving the music and style. Especially the soundtrack still sticks with me today, which is pretty rad.
I actually had little to no memory of this game until about 7 years ago when I went to GAME shop and saw a Wii version and I looked and recognised it, bought it, played and it and as soon as the first level music came on, I immediately had flash backs to playing this as a kid, but I don't remember getting further than Vision 4. I completed the Wii version and felt accomplished, like an old tale had finally been given the ending it longed for. I loved the game and if I ever wanted to remember anything about it, the music would almost always get me to remember, especially Vision 1-2, my favourite of the tracks.
I played it only 2 years ago and it was still an enjoyable unique experience , thanks for making this video! I will appreciate any new video you make about a classic since our tastes seems to be similar and like-and hate- the same kind of games
I love these kinds of vids, I’m always looking for some solid older titles, and it’s awesome to find out a game like this exists. Would love to see more vids like this.
Gah, this game was an experience. The ending made me tear up in the middle of a store I just happened to finish it in while waiting for something. Was a great buy for my Vita. Great to hear you enjoyed it as well! I wouldn't mind some more classic retrospectives like this, though I've enjoyed pretty much everything you've put out, so your content is good content to me!
Great work. Klonoa 2 is a great game as well, though I hear it's rare now. Watching this review reminded me that I've never actually played the extra stage in the first Klonoa. I guess I'd better find the old save and actually go for collecting all 72.
It's always interesting to learn about a fun, obscure game I never heard of that's worth playing, like this one. You should definitely do more of these kinds of videos.
I miss the 90s, remember reading magazines about all these Japanese games that would never release in america and wondering if I would ever play them!!! good days. I was happy Klonoa got released in america
I’m so glad you covered this game, Brit. It feels like so many people overlook it just because they played the Wii version first (and i mean, really, huge atmospheric mistake there). In all honesty though I think Lunatea’s Veil blows the first game out of the water, so there’s my hype for when you get to playing that in full.
Thank you for giving us content that feels very different from your other videos, but just as natural. This is why you're one of the best channels on TH-cam. Cool beans.
Honestly, one of your best videos. Love the fact you're doing more classic games, though I can't say they'll get you the most views. Back from the Dead also needs a come-back asap.
not the video i was expecting. i didn't think these types of games were up your alley. i'll admit i never had much love for the first klanoa game, but the sequel on the ps2 has a soft spot in my heart.
Klonoa: Door To Phantomile was a fun title, especially the extra level at the end. I highly recommend Einhänder for your next PSX Classics revisit. It’s one of, if not *the* greatest sidescrolling shooter ever made......by *Square.*
I wish I could forget everything about this game so I could play it for the first time again. I also get this feeling that the Wiimake (the version I played), as well as all subsequent Klonoa games, are missing something, but I don't know what it is.
Man I haven't played this since a demo disc full of demos way back on the PS1. But the moment I heard that theme I legit felt the jolt of nostalgia like never before. I LOVE that theme.
Man this game is just so good, definitely one of my favorite platformers of all time. If it's worth something to you, I remember the GBA games being a lot of fun but not nearly as good story wise, and Klonoa 2 being as good story and atmosphere wise but not as tight as DtP (I'm basing this comparison on 15+ year memories so it could be very inaccurate, but it kinda reminds me of how Portal 2 compares to 1). PS: Bamco you're fucking developing the game, give us Klonoa for Smash.
Klonoa is just one of those games that's as close to art as vidya gayms can get imo. The aesthetic, the music, the soundtrack just perfectly reflects the story and it's themes in a really cohesive way, it's not just an [insert cute/cool/edgy animal mascot here] in a game where you can jump and shit.
I played the Klonoa 2 game on a demo disc for the PS2. It only had 2 levels, one of the regulra platforming and one of some weird river minigame thing, but I'm pretty sure I played a bit of the original as well. The character design is absolutely astonishing. Klonoa is abstract enough to not be slotted into the "anthropomorphic mascot" trope, but distinct and put-together enough to be recognized as more than just Japanese weirdness. I also love how they gave him different outfits for the two main games. I feel like Klonoa is the Crash of japan playstation games. Both have incredibly solid platforming for the anti-Nintendo playstation console, with great character designs and themes distinctly Japanese or American, respectively. They also both have their bellies exposed for some reason Great video. I'd love to see more on things like the Klonoa series. You do a great job of being informative without trying to pander by being yet another stereotypical angry or nonsensical """youtube game critic""". Your Ratchet and Clank series still tops the charts for me, but I'm definitely more excited to see what other content you put out.
![[OLD] Klonoa: Door to Phantomile - Caddicarus](/img/n.gif)
Hell yeah, man. Klanoa is one of my favorite character action games.
MogarPrime17 saaaame
Not even 15 seconds in and there's already a DMC reference. Impressive.
I thought it would of have been at least 5 seconds so I am impressed
Hey, no Yakuza this time tho
It's not the pinnacle of gaming
There are better games like Persona series and ffvii and bloodborne
StaySkeptic you clearly haven't played them
StaySkeptic that game isn't even techinically deep, it is trenched by Blazblue and Guilty gear
And games like Doom, Persona, Nier Automata, FFVII are frikkin epic compared to it. And this doesn't mean gameplay alone: story, soundtrack, visual design , lore, other gameplay elements excluding combat
But whatever opinions are opinions
Klonoa 2 has long been one of my all-time favorites, as is the whole series: I would be very interested to hear your takes!
KingK covered it myself, incredibly good OST
Also a good puzzle game on the GBA.
I await your inevitable Klonoa Retrospective. When that day comes, I'll be there, ready to share the heck out of those videos!
well he just did that!
Y'know, I've been curious about Klonoa for a while and watched several reviews of it but it's yours that'll get me to play it. No one else really talked about the enemy grabbing mechanic, the core concept of the entire game from the looks and sounds of things. You're the only one I've watched that's said they take one thing and do that one thing incredibly well, iterating on it and evolving it, instead of throwing endless gimmicks at you and that's the kind of ingenuity and creativity I respect in a game.
bumping this!
The GBA games are great, too
Klonoa on PS1 is simply brilliant. It had me hooked for a long time, and I absolutely loved my time with it. The presentation, the gameplay, everything was spot on.
Seeing the ending was probably one of the rare moment a video game made me cry. And I was 20 when I beat it. I was heartbroken, I needed to talk about that ending, I wanted to find out more about that whimsical world, I felt so many bursts of emotion that I can't really describe it properly.
I seeked out a PS2 just to play Klonoa 2 and loved every minute of it. Klonoa series is criminally underrated and everyone should at least play the first two games on PS1 and PS2
EpicRive I want to play Klonoa 2 too, but it's a bit expensive, when I have a bit more cash maybe
The same here. Played it in my 19. Cried in the end. Played the remake with a friend of mine and her daughter. We all end up crying in the end.
Rarely we see a story of such level of emotional connection in platform games.
Tearaway ending was touchy for me.
Reminds me of Nights in terms of visual design and use of color. Probably because both games go super hard on the dream elements.
cheezburgerforcats
Both games are criminally underrated too.
The whole dream world theme reminds me of Kirby, as well as bosses and enemies that progressively change from cute to nightmarish.
This comment chain just reminds me of an idea for a crossover game for Kirby, Klonoa and Nights all in one.
What sticks out to me is when comparing Klonoa, Nights, and Sonic Shuffle, all three themed around dreams, the music from all of these games is excellent to sleep to.
BRING THIS CHARMING ADORABLE FUN PUFFBALL BACK!!!!
Simple mechanics can really have a lot of depth if you play your cards right.
Indeed. Just take megaman as an example. The addition of slide added a lot to Megaman 3.
Chrono Trigger. Literally Chrono Trigger.
Remember when games didn't take themselves so seriously so when shit got real it actually meant something?
mariokarter13 Pepperidge Farm remembers
mariokarter13 no
Like Yakuza 0, Persona 5, Nier Automata, Tales games, Gravity Rush 2, World of Final Fantasy, and Ni No Kuni?
Thanatos388 you can't take yakuza's story that seriously after the sidequests, tales games have the same plot almost everytime, and world of final fantasy is just dumb.
mariokarter13 Or it just felt tonally jarring and silly? Yeah, I remember.
It's so cool to see you talk about this game. One of my personal favorites for the original PlayStation. Love your videos man.
I only played Klonoa in a demo disc for the PS2 (which also included some sick ass trailer for Devil May Cry and Jak and Daxter). Looks interesting though.
Interesting is an understatement. Amazing is an understatement
I believe you, the game seems pretty dope ^^
I got the same demo ! Good old times !! :)
That's the same demo disk I had!
That demo disc kicked ass!
I miss games like Klonoa. It wasn’t so silly that it got annoying nor too serious that it got grating. It was a perfect balance of the two. I enjoy games like GoW 2018 a lot (Disagree if you want) but I rarely ever see games like Klonoa anymore and it annoys the shit out of me.
Same
I agree on every account .
Now that I played this I know exactly what you mean. Do you have any other must play recommends with type of essence?
@@joeco9513 The Sly Cooper series.
@@jackgebhardt2932 thanks, I played 2 & 3, amazing.
A rare gem lost in time and then forgotten. This series definitely deserved more love and recognition. Thank you for making this video!
Hell yeah, do more positive stuff and talk about whatever games you want. Most video analysis kinda suck because they usually fall in the "Turns out the good game is actually bad cause I'm smart" so it's nice to hear someone talk good about a game.
UR OPINION WRONG BECUS BUZZWORDS
I agree too
"Why (new game many people enjoy) is actually shit and you are a fucking moron for finding any entertainment in it."
Flockerz exactly
Pretty accurate of most of the comments here
Almost got depressed cause of it
Just the thought of people calling you not a true fan just because you enjoyed the new game
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Wow. I never thought I'd see you talking about Klonoa of all games.
I first played this game a few years ago on my Vita. Absolutely loved it from start to finish, and it made me feel like a kid again when I was done with it. You described the ending best with the "happy dream that you wish you could go back to" idea.
It's too bad it's so obscure, it really deserves to be more appreciated than it is. Especially that soundtrack, which I still listen to regularly.
The sequel Klonoa 2 was I believe the first game I had ever played. So many great memories.
Never managed to play the first Klonoa game, but the second one defined my childhood.
How I learnt about this game way back when was getting to the 5th track in Ridge Racer Type 4 and going "that's an odd name for a circuit, Phantomile huh?". It was a real spike in difficulty and intensity, and was very short (not unlike Klonoa itself I guess). Few years down the line I'm digging to see what I missed from the PS1 library, and I see this Klonoa, subtitled "Door to Phantomile", it then hit me that the track was just one of those classic Namco moments of cross promotion.
Cross to late 2020 and I finally play the thing, and come the ending it's right in the top level of games that really resonate with me on a deeper level. Probably my favourite 2D platformer of all time.
I swapped out my Spyro phone wallpaper for a Klonoa one, that's saying a lot.
Loved this video. Please do Klonoa 2!
I played the Wii-make of Klonoa.
Then I played Klonoa 2.
Then I played the GBA games.
Then I got sad realizing Klonoa 3 might not happen.
Thanks for making this video.
Foster Wood
There’s a Klonoa movie in development. The series will be back soon. ^^
Broski3215
A game movie.
Because those go well...
ES21007
It’s going to be an anime movie. No live action bullshit. So it should be good.
And the people behind the stories of the original Klonoa games are working on it.
It has a lot to get past if it wants success. But if that's how it's being made...
Well I'll hope for the best with this one!
Ah, a Klonoa and super paper Mario fan.
I see you are a man/woman of culture aswell
Caddicarus helped me discover this game. I loved it ever since
Bobby Shewan same here.
And that was like... 5 years ago?
Dream-Traveler Klonoa it's been that long? Wow.
I never played the first, but I did play Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil to completion when it first came out (and since). From this video it seems like the games are very similar (almost as if K2 was just an excuse to remake the first game in full 3D but with different characters and story) even down to the ending being very... different. I love Klonoa 2, and now I want to try the first. Thanks.
I fall into sadness every time I remember Klonoa is dead because of poor marketing from Bandai Namco, specially because it was one of the first games I played. Also you should play and do a Klonoa 2 video, there's lots of people that knows about Klonoa but not about Klonoa 2 which is a superb game and I consider it even better than the first one.
You would love Klonoa 2, Charlie.
Spring's Sprangyard Seconded. Play Klonoa 2, it's brilliant!
Is Klonoa 2 on psn? Or is it only on PS2, I don’t care either way but I’d assume it’s cheaper on psn.
Nah, it's not on PSN, you'll have to play the PS2 version.
Klonoa 2 is a masterpiece to end all masterpieces!
Digi Valentine put me on to how much of a well made classic this series was. Now you've went and confirmed exceptional gameplay too, big ups to both of you Brits.
A criminally overlooked title. One of my favourite PS1 games. I find myself coming back to this one A LOT as its so good.
Well, looks like this Legendary game has a new lease on life.
I'm touched to the core by this game and its themes everytime I think about it. Thanks for shining some extra spotlight on a game that really encapsulates what only video games are able to deliver as an medium of entertainment.
Our Forgotten Friend...
CliffTurbo “Don’t forget me!"
The ending messed me up so bad...
Wasnt it something like they get sucked to a wormhole or some shit? I thought there's another one once you 100% the game.
TheFranss
Nope, there’s just one ending. Anything you have heard about another ending is simply not true.
Well the thing is I had this game when ps2 was aboug to be released. Managed to play through it at some point, yet never collected all the things there are and never bothered to check internets for my answer.
Kinda forgot I had this game. Might be because it was butt-hard for my stupid kid-brain. Fuck gamingbrit for making content I get nostalgia feelings out of
TheFranss
When you 100% the game, you unlock a new level which just so happens to be the hardest level in the game. Then, when you complete that, you unlock a record player which allows you to listen to any track from the game. There’s your answer if you are curious.
Also, really interesting story. It’s cool that this game was a part of your childhood. I definitely felt nostalgic for me too when I saw this video had been uploaded.
Man, I’d never even heard of this one! Great analysis, love it when you break down obscure titles like this
I love this video series idea! There's all sorts of reviewers that are talking about modern games, but not as many as there should about more classic games from before the PS3 & 360 era, but I mean even those would be welcome. Either way, this video has made me want to go play this game like right now so I'd say thats a job well done!
Eddyoshi
I’d definitely recommend you go play it. I played it years ago and I’m so glad I made that decision. Truly one of the most creative and touching games I have ever played with intriguing gameplay, wonderful graphics and memorable characters. It’s below six dollars on PSN right now, so that would be your best bet in buying it.
Welp, the game is now being remade again alongside its sequel Lunatea's Veil. Hopefully it sells enough to give the series a second chance.
Thank you soooo much for making this video, Klonoa is a series that desperately needs, and deserves, more exposure
Watched the like first 2 minutes. Made me try it. Crushed it one go. Came back to finish the vid. Thank you.
This is a game I just passed by in the playstation store, researched a bit, bought, and instantly treasured as one of my fav platformers!!! Never thought you would even know about this game, but I'm grateful and happy that an analytical reviewer like you could play it!!!!
I borrowed this game in 4th grade from a friend and finished it in one session. I barely remembered anything about it at all, and seeing your footage made me wonder if this was really the same game I played back then. But when you got to the darker section, it suddenly all came back. This game made a deep deep impression on me back then and I only now come to realize the extent of this impact. I absolutely need to replay this, thank you so much for reminding me of this experience.
I'd love to see you talk about more Legendary games like this. But I'd also like you to talk about Klonoa 2. I haven't played any of these but your analysis is always appreciated!
Also, NiGHTS into Dreams is definitely worth a look imo. The concept is actually very similar to Klonoa and the gameplay is truly something else, you won’t find anything else like it, trust me.
This is the kind of stuff I love to see from your channel. Underrated gems and cheeky quips.
Man I miss when games didn't try to cram meta nihilistic humor down your throat ad nauseum.
Games that know when to get serious, and don't subvert their own moments with bad jokes get a big thumbs up from me.
Both this and the sequel are some of my all time favorites, I really wish I started to play this series much sooner.
Pretty good video, it's nice to see games that try to get as much mileage out of a simple yet flexible mechanic without going for set pieces that have little to do with said mechanic.
11:10 I've only played this game up until the first boss and heard that the ending is unexpected or darker than expected or something along those lines, I was fearing that it might head towards the "Add edgy bullshit to a light hearted adventure oh so mature and deep" hack type of writing but it's good to see that this is not the case with this game.
Klonoa was my entire childhood and the very reason I got a ps1.
I remember playing this in a grocery store where they had set up a ps1 for the kids to use when parents went shopping.
Every day I went there just to play it, I drew the characters at home and hummed the songs at school.
Absolutely adored this game and it made me laugh and cry and for a child it had a huge impact on me.
Thank you so much for such a wonderful review on such an underated game.
Thank You from the bottom of my heart. This series, in my opinion, is a gem of yours. I wish there were more now but I do understand that the way you are making videos right now is ideal for, therefore I understand that the next video like that will come when plans for it emerge.
In the meantime have a good day and I wish you all the best.
fantastic video, i didnt expect anyone to cover this game. Its a great memory of my childhood. Thank you very much for this it means so much.
my favorite videos of yours are when you cover lesser known games like these, definitely going to check this one out
Aaah Klonoa. One of the few games from the fuzzy, blurry PS1 era i can call favourite. I would go back to it again and again. Beautifully made and fun to go through
Probably my favorite game, made me cry when I went back to replay it a year ago, didn't expect it on this channel.
*two point five dee*
A mcbasic
My man!
That's how we do it in my garden!
Oh well... BACK TO THE JINGLE!
Stop! Naughty.
A game of my childhood, can remember completing this game over and over again just to get the ending, which always brought a tear to me eye. Thank you gaming brit for bringing back memories of such a great game.
God I remember playing this as a kid when it came out. Absolutely fantastic game
Man, those last few levels were long. I remember i finished one of those hard end game levels and the game crashed afterwards. I got so mad I kept from playing it for 2 weeks
It makes me so happy to see a Klonoa video on this channel: It's a game that never seems to be talked all that much, but It really deserves more recognition.
Klonoa is a perfect 10/10 platformer , fight me
Klonoa 2 is even better.
Superlosia Sad it's so expensive
@@charizardoreo aged well
I certainly wasn't expecting you to cover this shining old gem I've mostly not heard much about beyond ExoParadigmGamer's coverage of the franchise. I've probably heard the name and/or had a glance or two of Klonoa over the years (Maybe during the PlayStation 2 heyday when my school room-mate was playing an abundant quantity of PS1 & PS2 titles from Final Fantasy VII/VIII/IV to Medievil & Ratchet & Clank to Devil May Cry), but I must've glazed over it foolishly assuming it was "To do with Sonic or something" if not simply outside of my young-self's taste in games (It's safe to say my room-mate's was much better) or the Xbox's library that was my sole choice of the time. Since getting more acquainted with Klonoa as a game series, it definitely has struck me as something very much up my alley as someone who enjoyed Dust: An Elysian Tail & Ori and the Blind Forest for being games simply overflowing with charm (It did help Dust was something of a made-with-love mish-mash of classic ideas & Ori was one buttery-smooth game to play!).
I'd just need a more ideal set-up for my PlayStation 2 (And PlayStation 4 as I'd like to get me some Gravity Rush, Yakuza, Tearaway & Hokuto ga Gotoku/Fist of the North Star: Lost Paradise just to name a few) to give Klonoa among the LONG list of games I merely spectated during the PS2's heyday their fair & due shake (Though I'm still hopeful Ace Combat 4, 5 & Zero can get an 8th-gen/PC port as playing those on today's controller triggers would be a night 'n' day improvement!).
But I'd be more than up to hearing more about less-remembered classics of by-gone console generations, as it's safe to say I'm more eager to explore the many games I've missed over the years from Shenmue to Bastion or Metroid Prime to Jak 'n' Daxter than a large selection of what's coming around the corner (Though new-Ori, Cuphead's DLC, DOOM: Eternal & DMC5 are lookin' to make one appealing detour!)
I've been wanting to play this game since I saw Find The Computer Room's video on it 2 years ago, I thought it looked amazing. I think it's time I finally tried it out, thanks for reminding me about this game!
Just finished and this was a great video dude! I would super love to see more videos do you gushing about classics you loved and recommending them to us! Great video as always
Hey, I definitely like your take with old games, especially an underrated classic like klonoa. I especially love your take on games and how you could showcase faults die hards never point out and include ways on improving the game at hand. Keep up the great work!
Thanks Brit, I got this game's soundtrack because of what you showed me in this review.
Beautiful stuff.
Only played Klonoa 2 as a kid, but distinctly remember loving the music and style. Especially the soundtrack still sticks with me today, which is pretty rad.
Klonoa is literally so underrated and needs more love. Thanks for this video.
Pretty nice video. You explained everything about the game better than anyone I've seen. It's such an underrated game.
I actually had little to no memory of this game until about 7 years ago when I went to GAME shop and saw a Wii version and I looked and recognised it, bought it, played and it and as soon as the first level music came on, I immediately had flash backs to playing this as a kid, but I don't remember getting further than Vision 4. I completed the Wii version and felt accomplished, like an old tale had finally been given the ending it longed for. I loved the game and if I ever wanted to remember anything about it, the music would almost always get me to remember, especially Vision 1-2, my favourite of the tracks.
Love this game! And I'd really like see to more insight from classic games, and definitely your eventual look at Lunatea's Veil as well
This is one of the very games I actually finished as a kid, the music is too good I still listen to it today.
I absolutely love to play through this game,it just never gets boring for me,my absolute favorite game.
What I'm hearing from this is that Klonoa is just an action game with really good combat.
I played it only 2 years ago and it was still an enjoyable unique experience , thanks for making this video! I will appreciate any new video you make about a classic since our tastes seems to be similar and like-and hate- the same kind of games
I love these kinds of vids, I’m always looking for some solid older titles, and it’s awesome to find out a game like this exists. Would love to see more vids like this.
I love this game, my bro even to this day replays it from time to time.
Gah, this game was an experience. The ending made me tear up in the middle of a store I just happened to finish it in while waiting for something. Was a great buy for my Vita. Great to hear you enjoyed it as well! I wouldn't mind some more classic retrospectives like this, though I've enjoyed pretty much everything you've put out, so your content is good content to me!
Great work. Klonoa 2 is a great game as well, though I hear it's rare now.
Watching this review reminded me that I've never actually played the extra stage in the first Klonoa. I guess I'd better find the old save and actually go for collecting all 72.
It's always interesting to learn about a fun, obscure game I never heard of that's worth playing, like this one. You should definitely do more of these kinds of videos.
Omg, this game is so underrated. Thanks so much for giving it some extra exposure by doing a video on it. ^^
Really liked this video, makes me want to play this game. Hope you make more videos in the future talking about more old gems like this
I really love Klonoa games, specially the first two games (even the remake for the Wii)
Really hope it makes a comeback someday.
Forgotten gem, really enjoyed this game back in the day. Would definitely like to see more videos like this one!
I miss the 90s, remember reading magazines about all these Japanese games that would never release in america and wondering if I would ever play them!!! good days. I was happy Klonoa got released in america
I have no idea why this still has so few views. One of the best reviews on your channel.
I'm so glad I have a physical copy of the first two Klonoa games on PS1 and PS2, these games are legendary.
Man, I love Klonoa and I’m glad more people are talking about it. Now, if only that movie were here now.
Hope we see more of these in the future, you certainly convinced me to try out Klonoa.
I’m so glad you covered this game, Brit. It feels like so many people overlook it just because they played the Wii version first (and i mean, really, huge atmospheric mistake there). In all honesty though I think Lunatea’s Veil blows the first game out of the water, so there’s my hype for when you get to playing that in full.
Thank you for giving us content that feels very different from your other videos, but just as natural. This is why you're one of the best channels on TH-cam. Cool beans.
Honestly, one of your best videos. Love the fact you're doing more classic games, though I can't say they'll get you the most views. Back from the Dead also needs a come-back asap.
not the video i was expecting. i didn't think these types of games were up your alley. i'll admit i never had much love for the first klanoa game, but the sequel on the ps2 has a soft spot in my heart.
Thank you for covering one of my favorite platformers (the other being Kirby's Dream Land 3, which is also criminally underrated)
It's always nice to see people talk about the practically dead series.
This was very well made as well!
well, since i played both klonoa 1 and 2 as a kid, this was a great nostalgic throwback, so i personally really like the video.
The ending of this game is just heartbreaking.
Klonoa: Door To Phantomile was a fun title, especially the extra level at the end.
I highly recommend Einhänder for your next PSX Classics revisit. It’s one of, if not *the* greatest sidescrolling shooter ever made......by *Square.*
I wish I could forget everything about this game so I could play it for the first time again.
I also get this feeling that the Wiimake (the version I played), as well as all subsequent Klonoa games, are missing something, but I don't know what it is.
it's the clouds
it's missing the clouds
the clouds are what's missing
Man I haven't played this since a demo disc full of demos way back on the PS1.
But the moment I heard that theme I legit felt the jolt of nostalgia like never before. I LOVE that theme.
Man this game is just so good, definitely one of my favorite platformers of all time. If it's worth something to you, I remember the GBA games being a lot of fun but not nearly as good story wise, and Klonoa 2 being as good story and atmosphere wise but not as tight as DtP (I'm basing this comparison on 15+ year memories so it could be very inaccurate, but it kinda reminds me of how Portal 2 compares to 1).
PS: Bamco you're fucking developing the game, give us Klonoa for Smash.
Klonoa was one of the first PS1 games I remember playing and I loved it : 3
Klonoa is just one of those games that's as close to art as vidya gayms can get imo. The aesthetic, the music, the soundtrack just perfectly reflects the story and it's themes in a really cohesive way, it's not just an [insert cute/cool/edgy animal mascot here] in a game where you can jump and shit.
I played the Klonoa 2 game on a demo disc for the PS2. It only had 2 levels, one of the regulra platforming and one of some weird river minigame thing, but I'm pretty sure I played a bit of the original as well. The character design is absolutely astonishing. Klonoa is abstract enough to not be slotted into the "anthropomorphic mascot" trope, but distinct and put-together enough to be recognized as more than just Japanese weirdness. I also love how they gave him different outfits for the two main games.
I feel like Klonoa is the Crash of japan playstation games. Both have incredibly solid platforming for the anti-Nintendo playstation console, with great character designs and themes distinctly Japanese or American, respectively. They also both have their bellies exposed for some reason
Great video. I'd love to see more on things like the Klonoa series. You do a great job of being informative without trying to pander by being yet another stereotypical angry or nonsensical """youtube game critic""". Your Ratchet and Clank series still tops the charts for me, but I'm definitely more excited to see what other content you put out.