Bandai Namco Shows Klonoa 2's Gameplay in New Graphical Style

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Fans of classic PlayStation platformers remember the charming and whimsical game known as Klonoa. This series of platformers hasn't seen action since 2008, with the last release being a remake of 1997's Klonoa: Door to Phantomile on the Wii. 14 years later during a February 2022 Nintendo Direct, Bandai Namco announced that this classic platformer was coming back, in the form of Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series. This game remasters the Wii remake, along with a remake of Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, with the full package coming later this summer.

While the game was initially announced to be coming to Nintendo's console, Bandai Namco confirmed it would also be coming to other platforms that very same day. Some new gameplay elements are present in Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, such as a new two-player co-op mode, as well as Easy and Normal difficulty modes. These elements can help newcomers who are jumping into the series for the first time. With the game only being a month or so from release, Bandai Namco has shown off more of its gameplay.

Klonoa Remaster Reveals Door to Phantomile Opening Cutscene

This includes a graphical comparison trailer showcasing the differences between the Wii remake and the Phantasy Reverie release, and the most recent gameplay trailer showing a level from Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil. It shows off Klonoa snowboarding on a mountain level known as Mountains of Mira~Mira, showcasing how the level has been remade in its new graphical art style.

Klonoa uses his air board to shred the slopes while dodging enemies and jumping over bottomless pits. It also shows how players can float in the air for a brief amount of time using the character's ears, and avoid enemies. While most of the level is played in a 2D plane,