PlayStation

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

There are only two real problems with Klonoa: It may be a bit too cute for its own good, and it's a little short (it'll probably only take you a few days to complete). Still, the game is so good, these problems are easily overlooked - it's simply one of the best side-scrollers in years.

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile ist ein Spiel, das eigentlich Klassikerstatus auf der Playstation haben müsste. Es ist ein extrem gelungenes und unterhaltsames Spiel, müsste man etwas kritisieren, dann wäre das neben dem hohen Niedlichkeitsfaktor nur die Tatsache, dass durch die Perspektive und die Kamera, die sich öfter mal ändert einige Sprünge etwas schwer werden. Aber sonst ist das ein Spiel, das man einfach besitzen muss.

If you are a kid, have kids or want to act like a kid for a while, this game is perfect. For more seasoned gamers, Klonoa will come to an end too quickly, but this is perfect for the kids. The game breaks away from traditional platform games in some areas and follows the traditional formula in others, making the game feel comfortable. The linear 3D environments and awesome graphics keep you on track throughout the game, and you rarely ever feel lost. All in all, I would say to give this game a shot.

Namco have produced a great stress free game here and the inclusion of hidden features and timed bonus stages that will only be unlocked after the game has been completed, helps to enhance the longevity of the game. Those you who completed the sequels of Tomb Raider and Resident Evil within a few hours will no doubt argue that this game offers little or no challenge, however for the rest of us mere mortals it offers a several days of enjoyable gaming.

Klonoa succeeds as a good all around platformer and not just a good two and a half dimension game. Each stage is straightforward, as it should be, but likewise, there're enough secrets to keep the expert gamer enthralled. It's overly cute in some ways, but even that's flawless. If there's anything to gripe about, it's that it doesn't have enough levels, and the bosses are difficult to kill, to say the least. In the platformer genre, though, this is arguably the best one on the market. Don't let this one pass you by.

Om du är nybörjare inom plattformsgenren och letar efter ett snyggt och lättspelat spel som introduktion till genren, då är Klonoa: Door to Phantomile ett idealiskt val. De som har lite erfarenhet av genren kommer dock att tycka att spelet är lite för enkelt, och för dem kan vi inte helhjärtat rekommendera det här spelet.

Well, that's about it. Experienced games should rent this puppy before investing the money; but it's definitely worth a try. If you're a parent, this should keep your kid out of your face for a long time, although it may be too difficult for very young children. Remember to keep your trigger finger on the mute button!