Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
July 8, 2022
“Klonoa” is a 3D side-scrolling action game series whose first title was released by Namco in 1997. Set in a unique universe populated by a range of original characters, the game follows the hero, Klonoa, as he sets off on a journey to save the world. Commemorating the 25th anniversary …
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is the resurrection of the traveler of dreams that his fans so expected and that the saga needed. With a graphic improvement that highlights its artistic section and a difficulty selector that allows it to reach …"
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"In summary, if you&s;ve never tried the series and always wanted to do it, you should definitely take the step forward and purchase one of the different versions of current consoles or PC. Klonoa is not a franchise that stands …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a nostalgia pill as we go on a journey to save a dream world."
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80.0
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"A pleasant, no-frills remaster that allows you to rediscover and enjoy two little gems of their time."
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87.0
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84.0
"When something beloved has been lost for so long, it&s;s hard to not cling to any and every bit you can get in fear that it will be torn away from you yet again. Ultimately I&s;m just thankful for the …"
Read original review"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a great excuse to recover two gorgeous platformers without having to tinker with old consoles or spend a fortune."
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series offers two games that are still an absolute joy to play, even if the price is too high and changes to the physics and mechanics do a bit of damage."
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"The Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series has taken two classic games that deserve to be experienced and given them new life, and I’m honestly really glad that so many people will be able to see the magic that I’ve seen from …"
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"It might be easy to say that Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is simply a pair of remastered games that can&s;t compare to more modern platformers, but that&s;s only half-true. Although their relatively low sales and cult status meant that the …"
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"After nearly 25 years Bandai Namco gives us the opportunity to (re)discover two great classic platform games. A quite good remaster that could have been far better with some extra material, and the addition of the chapters released on portable …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series contains two of the best 2.5D platformers out there. With adorable characters and a heart-wrenching story, it&s;s well worth diving into the world of dreams despite the less than bare minimum updates made. Wahoo!"
Read original review"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a fantastic opportunity to bring back two cult platformers. Despite the visual improvements and the new difficulty mode, some elements have become outdated, but they are still a lot of fun."
Read original review"Klonoa is stuck in classic-game-port limbo -- not given enough shine to stack up against other remasters, and not quite zesty enough to hold up to modern titles. Still, a helping of nostalgia or appreciation for classic games makes these …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series successfully updates two solid platformers for modern audiences."
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"Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series is the best chance to play two iconic games from the past, two platformers that remain modern and unique."
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a charming walk down memory lane with these classic titles looking the best they ever have."
Read original review"Which is the better game is debatable- but it is hard to ignore that Door to Phantomile has fewer areas that get recycled, while Lunatea’s Veil constantly introduces new ideas. No matter what, both titles are masterworks and anyone who …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a faithful and entertaining remaster of two classic PlayStation platformers. Bandai Namco did an excellent job keeping the franchise&s;s identity alive and preserving the faithful combat and platforming. Though it may feel dated by today&s;s …"
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"If you’re expecting completely remade games, this isn’t the remaster collection for you. But if you want to relive your childhood memories and frustrations with Klonoa, the Phantasy Reverie Series is the way to do it. Getting two cult-classics in …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is one of the most oddly-named collections ever, but features two top-notch platformers in their definitive editions."
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series does a great job of grouping two beloved but not well known games together in a package that works well on Nintendo Switch. The games have a charming visual style and a gameplay simplicity that I …"
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"Phantasy Reverie Series is a relatively no-frills remaster collection. There&s;s a couple of quality of life improvements and the games have a fresh lick of high definition paint, but if you didn&s;t like Klonoa back in the day then you&s;re …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is an excellent remaster that more or less, manages to honor its source material."
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"Klonoa was a wonderful series that didn’t last very long. It is incredible to see it come back, and more beautiful than ever. These games are truly chill and a joy to play and I am thrilled to see them …"
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"For such a cult franchise, it&s;s a real shame there is so little to offer outside of the base titles included in this package, especially when full price is being asked. In other titles and remakes, some real love has …"
Read original review"The Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a love letter to fans of the series, but by modern standards the games fall a little short."
Read original review"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a great collection for fans of 2D platformers, whether you’ve played these games before or not. Klonoa 2 is the standout title here, but both games are well worth playing, and should hopefully create a …"
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"The passage of time can sometimes be kind to classic games. Where Klonoa was once compared unfavourably to the far more “innovative” platformers that were doing the rounds, perhaps now it can be judged on its own merits instead, and …"
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"Make no mistake, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is the best way to currently play these two platforming classics and Namco has done a decent job of presenting these titles in the best possible light. With around 25 hours of dreamy, …"
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"Does Klonoa’s age show? Yes. Do these games still have a lot of charm after twenty years? Also yes. If you enjoy retro platformers, you really have no excuse for not playing Klonoa: Phantasy Reverie Series."
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"25th anniversary of Klonoa brings the long-lost series back to our cozy game libraries and gives us chance to defeat nightmares of Phantomile and Lunatea once more. Klonoa and his friends look in 4K and 60FPS more beautiful than ever …"
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"Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series brings together the two main games of the franchise, updating aesthetic elements and adapting details to the present time without mischaracterizing what made the series stand out in the not-so-distant past. Even with some occasional dated …"
Read original review"Had the additional DLC package been included with the game as standard, we’d probably suggest Klonoa Phantasy Reveries Series as a must-have for fans hungry to spend time with its cool cat protagonist again. It would be easier to recommend …"
Read original review"If you&s;re looking to fall in love with a platformer that wears its heart on its sleeve, you&s;ll be happy to know that these titles still do hold up tremendously well, even if they may not feel as polished as …"
Read original review"I’m so glad that Namco Bandai re-released these games during Klonoa’s twenty-fifth anniversary year. They hold up remarkable well over time and have aged beautifully. I sure hope we see more of Klonoa going forward."
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"Overall, the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie series is an excellent remaster of two fantastic games that manage to subvert your expectations. Both games are awesome platformers that have a lot of ambition in their level design attached to them. The only …"
Read original review"Solid and definitely have an audience. There could be some hard-to-ignore faults, but the experience is fun."
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