Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil (2001)

Developer: Namco
Platforms: PlayStation 2
Genres: Platform, Sport, Adventure
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 28 player ratings

How it feels

A warm, storybook platformer that glides through lush fantasy worlds with breezy momentum and a surprisingly tender emotional undercurrent.

charmingwhimsicallightheartedbittersweetaccessiblecolorfulgentledreamlike

About

Klonoa 2 puts players in the role of Klonoa, who, along with a new cast of friends, has stumbled into another adventure, this time to save the world of Lunatea and help unveil the mysteries of the enchanted world. The game features gameplay inspired by the original Klonoa with 2D side-scrolling in a 3D-rendered environment. Klonoa's equipped weapon is a crystal ring which contains the life of Lolo inside helping him. Klonoa, a long-eared creature, has stumbled on yet another mystical adventure. In Klonoa 2, a dark kingdom threatens the enchanted realm of Lunatea. Now it's up to Klonoa and his friends, Lolo and Popka, to prevent evil forces from bringing monsters and sickness into their world. Help Klonoa through 24 magical stages featuring hover-board gliding, perceptual changes, and new treacherous foes. On your adventure, you'll drop off waterfalls, get shot into the air by cannon, and gain special abilities from your defeated enemies.

What players say

A charming, polished 2.5D platformer with airtight gameplay and a surprisingly emotional, melancholy story beneath its cute cel-shaded world. Widely cited as a heartfelt hidden gem of the PS2 era.

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