Here is the link to the review:
http://wii.ign.com/articles/979/979742p1.html
Closing Comments
For anyone that says the pure platformer is dead, I’d tend to agree to a certain standpoint, which is why Klonoa feels like a breath of fresh air on a system that normally spits out mini-game collections and crappy sports packs once a week. Klonoa is a remake of the original, and it follows the template brick for brick, but for newcomers to the series it’s a must-play entry into the world of platformers. For returning fans, there’s still a nice bit of nostalgia to it all as well. I got a kick out of the original 12 years ago, and it’s been great coming back to the series. The visuals look crisp, though there’s better on Wii in the form of titles like Galaxy and Nintendo’s own Wario platformer, but it runs at 60 frames a second, and the core gameplay more than justifies the franchise’s reentry into the gaming world. It’s well worth the $30, and a great platformer with plenty of difficulty ramp-up to appeal to everyone. Welcome back Klonoa. Hopefully you get to kick your feet up and stay for a while…
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| out of 10 | click here for ratings guide |
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| 7.0 | Presentation Not as interesting or innovative as the PSX’s storybook design. The concept is there, but there’s less attention to the game’s interface. Characters, design, and humor is great though. |
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| 8.0 | Graphics It runs at 60 frames per second, full widescreen, and makes use of some great animation and lighting techniques. More could be done, but it’s a good looking remake. |
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| 8.0 | Sound The voice acting is a bit odd, appealing to younger gamers for sure. Very Sonic-like. The remixed music is a nice touch though, and it’s just as robust as ever. |
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| 8.5 | Gameplay We’ve done it all before, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t a great system. The game tends to be a bit easy, but like Mario Galaxy there’s harder areas tucked away. Good fun. |
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| 7.5 | Lasting Appeal If you played the original, this is basically a graphical update. The title runs about four hours or so, but every moment is fun and innovative. Not bad for $30. |
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| 8.0 |
OVERALL (out of 10 / not an average) |
