Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series

The passage of time can sometimes be kind to classic games. Where Klonoa was once compared unfavourably to the far more “innovative” platformers that were doing the rounds, perhaps now it can be judged on its own merits instead, and while neither of the two Klonoa games are especially flashy or spectacular, the subtle and nuanced whimsy that sits at their core offers a particularly potent foil to the self-seriousness that far too many modern games – even platformers – express. Whether you’re replaying these for nostalgia or discovering them for the first time, Klonoa’s going to win…

Checkpoint GamingSonii Winters

8.5/10

Wahoo! The much-welcomed resurgence of mascot platformers shines on with the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, a delightful duo of titles that has rightfully gone from cult classic to best seller. The Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is full of colour, charm, and for those willing to dream on, plenty of feels. Let’s start the Vision!

Nintendo World ReportAlex de Freitas

8.5/10

It’s apparent that Phantasy Reverie Series was a budget job, but it stays in its lane and delivers two excellent games in one okay package. And yet this so-so port is maybe one of the greatest gaming gifts of the year. Thanks to it, I was able to reconnect with the simple pleasure of Door to Phantomile and also be introduced to the wonder that was Lunatea’s Veil for the very first time. After about eight hours spent across both titles, I’m reminded of how special these games are, in the whole grand pantheon of platforming icons there is still nothing quite like Klonoa. Thoughtful, intric…

Capsule ComputersDustin Spencer

8.5/10

Klonoa returns in style, bringing two hidden gems to modern platforms with a fresh coat of paint.

XboxEraNick "Shpeshal Nick" Baker

8/10

Fans of the series will feel right at home. Monkey Craft has put together a really nice package to celebrate Klonoa’s 25th birthday and everything has been executed really well. Right down to the menu screens which are simple, convenient and logical to navigate. At any stage you can jump out to the title screen of the game you’re playing, then out to the main one and jump into the other game. It’s all pretty fast and smooth to do. Newcomers to Klonoa’s world will find themselves two bright and colourful mascot platformers to sink their teeth into that hold up really well and don’t really overs...

COGConnectedNicola Kapron

75/100

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is the long-awaited remaster of the first two Klonoa games. These 2.5D side-scrolling platformers are considered by fans to be lost gems. Does Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series live up to the hype, and are Klonoa’s adventures still worth playing? The answers are yes and yes, with a few asterisks attached.

Twisted VoxelSalal Awan

7/10

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a dream come true for those who appreciate its value, but it lacks enough content to create a compelling purpose for someone to play through the games again.

GameTyrant Ethan Salzman

7/10

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is a whimsical journey through dreams and adventure that has been remastered beautifully.

Pure NintendoJesse Taylor

7/10

If there’s one thing I can truly appreciate about the last few years in video games, it’s the resurgence of older franchises. For whatever reason, these fra

TheSixthAxisSteve C

7/10

Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Collection demonstrates both why these games are fondly remembered and why Klonoa didn’t go on to become more famous. Flawed gems perhaps, but important ones.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

7/10

The fifth and sixth generations of consoles were by far my favorites, as they were an integral part of my childhood, but the PS1 and PS2 weren’t systems I owned back in the day, thus I missed on the Klonoa games when they first came out. Even though they screamed “Nintendo-ish”, considering how similar they looked and played to the Kirby franchise, they remained PS exclusives for a long time, with the exception of a Wii remake of the first game. Bandai Namco, wanting to capitalize on 90...

DestructoidZoey Handley

7/10

Nothing needs to be reassessed because nothing has been significantly changed. These are still two charming, well-polished platformers. There’s nothing mind-blowing about them, but I enjoy them for what they are and think more people should experience them. More effort could have been made in this collection, but the graphical clean-up is appreciated. I’m shrugging. You can’t see it, since this is a text review, but my shoulders are up.