In case you missed it, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile was one of the most endearing and critically well-received platformers for the original PlayStation. Taking traditional side-scrolling action and running away with it in innovative, not to mention incredibly fun, ways made the game a cult hit among system owners. Though highly regarded, the original Klonoa never managed the sales numbers it truly deserved. Moderate success, however, led to a follow up on PS2 in 2001 - Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil - yet the franchise has been missing in action (here in the States) ever since.
Fast forward to the present, and Namco is now gearing up for the release of their full remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile on Wii. Headed up by original director Hideo Yoshizawa, this complete re-envisioning of the game will be coming to American Wii owners next spring (Nintendo Power vol. 237). As of this writing, the game's already been released in Japan, and once again the reception has been a warm one. But what can U.S. gamers expect?
Take a look at some PS1 game prices that have really taken off over the past 2 years. Some are trending much higher, but a few have dipped recently and it might be your last shot to get them into your collection affordably.
Nahima of Gaming Rebellion looks back at PS1 platformer Klonoa and why its colorful, cute setting is so memorable.
Gamers will probably never see another entry in Namco's dreamlike platform action series, and that's a darned shame.
