Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil

by Namco

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00005LZNI
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: July 24, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,000 in Video Games (See Bestsellers in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

The original Klonoa for the PlayStation was a critically acclaimed 2-D platform game, but it was mostly ignored by consumers. Gamers passed on it partially because of its unfamiliar and unusual lead character, Klonoa, a furry critter with a giant pair of ears tipped with extremities. Hopefully PlayStation2 owners will not suffer from a similar aural phobia because they'll be missing a fine game in the sequel. Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil takes the excellent gameplay of its predecessor and puts it in a 3-D world. The game offers a nice mix of graphics, gameplay, and sound--albeit for a relatively short time.

Fans of games such as Sonic Adventure and Crash Bandicoot will love this title. It plays similarly to those games, but with superior camera control. Although the graphics are technically impressive--excellent use of lighting effects, particle effects, and cel shading--it's the style that really stands out. The bright and playful graphics give off a feel-good vibe without being puerile. Unfortunately, all these lovely aspects are found in a game that most players will finish in fewer than 10 hours. Sure, there are some secrets and puzzles, but nothing that's truly challenging. It's a brief experience, but one of the best on the PlayStation2. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Beautiful graphics
• Classic platform gameplay
• Lovely soundtrack

Cons:

• Very short
• Very easy
• Text boxes scroll slowly

Product Description

The original Klonoa for the PlayStation was a critically acclaimed 2-D platform game, but it was mostly ignored by consumers. Gamers passed on it partially because of its unfamiliar and unusual lead character, Klonoa, a furry critter with a giant pair of ears tipped with extremities. Hopefully PlayStation2 owners will not suffer from a similar aural phobia because they'll be missing a fine game in the sequel. Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil takes the excellent gameplay of its predecessor and puts it in a 3-D world. The game offers a nice mix of graphics, gameplay, and sound--albeit for a relatively short time.

Fans of games such as Sonic Adventure and Crash Bandicoot will love this title. It plays similarly to those games, but with superior camera control. Although the graphics are technically impressive--excellent use of lighting effects, particle effects, and cel shading--it's the style that really stands out. The bright and playful graphics give off a feel-good vibe without being puerile. Unfortunately, all these lovely aspects are found in a game that most players will finish in fewer than 10 hours. Sure, there are some secrets and puzzles, but nothing that's truly challenging. It's a brief experience, but one of the best on the PlayStation2. --Raymond M. Padilla

Pros:

• Beautiful graphics
• Classic platform gameplay
• Lovely soundtrack

Cons:

• Very short
• Very easy
• Text boxes scroll slowly

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insanely fun game, January 28, 2005

By	sharkston - See all my reviews

Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

Klonoa 2 is the best PS2 game that I've ever played. It is not a "kiddie game". It is really fun!

Gameplay: 10/10
It plays like a 2-D game, except for some of the hoverboard levels. Some of the puzzles are hard, but other than that, it's an insanely fun game.

Music: 10/10
It doesn't get in the way, like it does in most games. The background sounds stay in the background. There's even a sound test!

Graphics: 10/10
The graphics are probably the best in any PS2 game! It almost looks like a cartoon, but better.

Story: 8/10
Well... it's kinda confusing, and there are too many cutscenes, but you'll get used to it. At least the story is original and not as predictable as the Sonic or Mario games.

Replay Value: 10/10
If you think that the game ends after you beat the final boss, you are wrong! This game has lots of unlockables and fun extras like Time Attack and two terrific bonus levels.

Overall: 9.6/10
If you have a PS2 and you don't have this game, then you're missing out on a lot. It's worth the money. If you like other Namco games, you'll like this.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great game...period., July 11, 2002

By	An XX-year-old movie-watcher (who cares how o... (Inside of everybody) - See all my reviews

Well, I am writing this up from a sleepless night of playing Klonoa 2. It was a short little thing, but I loved every moment of it. It was just fun. Now, I've never played the original Klonoa, but this game makes me want to have.
Here's a rundown of the game's 'points.'

Graphics: Very nice, cel-shaded graphics. I personally would've preferred hand-drawn, but whatever. This way the classic gamers and newer ones can be happy simultaneously. The Colors are very bright and pleasant and kept my attention.

Design: This game is brilliantly designed. The characters have this weird...fuzzy look to them, so I guess they're animals. The monsters and bosses are also quite imaginative, and remind me somewhat of a Tim Burton project. Very well-done.

Music: Eh, the music was OK. Nothing that really stood out to me.

Voive-Acting: Despite the weird and utter cuteness, I felt that the characters' voices were well-done. Perhaps that's because they kept the ORIGINAL JAPANESE VOICE-ACTORS! Strangely, the game isn't in Japanese or English, I think it is in a made-up language, like in the Panzer Dragoon games. Very creative, very unique.

Controls/Fun: As bad controls can make or break a game, I have put the controls and fun level into the same category. Anyhow, the conrols were VERY simple (directions, jump and ring-toss), and the game is a side-scroller, so some of you newbie gamers had better watch out. The simple contols, nonetheless, had me worried as to how much the game would vary, but it ended up doing so quite nicely. You got the chance to fly on helicopter baddies, shoot up into the air via a rocket or cannon, ride a snowboard, shoot up in the air using an electric baddie, and more.
Therefore, I have to say that this game was VERY fun, though some stupid newbie gamers may be turned off by it's cuteness, surrealism, non-horrible, non-English voice-acting, classic feel, and lack of violent deaths. Still, I would at least rent this baby, it's really quite the nice distraction.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have for your PS2!!!, July 26, 2001

By	"platinum_ice12" (Oxnard,CA) - See all my reviews

I am writing a review for this game because I feel that it needs to get the attention that it deserves which the first game definitely did not get. First of all, the gameplay remains intact making it simple and perhaps a bit too easy for hardcore gamers, however it offers new features which keeps gameplay fun and replay value high. Graphics are astonishing and tight, with lush backgrounds and cel shaded characters, its just easy on the eyes. The game really shows what the PS2 is capable of doing. The only problem is that the game is quite short, regardless this game is a gem to be treasured by all. Please for all the haters out there, I am simply stating my opinion about the positive aspects of this game because no doubt it is one cool game. It is a must have for everyones PS2 library and no doubt you will enjoy this game too like everyone that played the first one and this sequel.