Klonoa for Wii

Remakes can be double-edged swords. Sure, it's fantastic to have old favorites visit us again, newly dressed in the fresh fabrics of current technology. But more often than not, they're not quite the wonderful experiences we remember them to be, instead revealing that nostalgia has colored our perceptions and memories a bit too much. Klonoa then is a bit of a risk, being not only a remake of the original PlayStation classic, but a very faithful one to boot. Luckily, its old-school charms have survived the years intact, and while the Wii version will not have the impact that the original had, it consistently delivers the goods. A two-dimensional platform within a three-dimensional space, Klonoa is set in Phantomile, a gorgeous and ingenious series of twisting and turning paths that are a pleasure to navigate. This 2.5D gameplay is deceptively simple, and effort and persistence are required to fully explore each area and get all collectables. During his adventure, Klonoa visits several regions of Phantomile, which brings a refreshing degree of variety to the game world. All areas are brought to life through simple but crisp and colorful visuals that stand as one of the strongest graphical presentations to be found on the Wii. Combat encounters are fairly basic and frequent, but never wear out their welcome. Klonoa doesn't have any overt offensive abilities, but can grab most enemies to use as projectiles against obstacles or other enemies. Grabbed enemies can also be used to double-jump, and this integration of combat and platforming mechanics creates a seamless and coherent gameplay experience. The game is very accessible and never gets particularly challenging, but remains involving enough to keep experienced gamers pleasantly occupied. The adventure is a bit on the short side, with a full playthrough taking at most six hours, yet it remains continuously compelling. The story doesn't offer much substance and is bogged down by terrible writing and voice acting, but Klonoa's gameplay and design are splendid enough to ensure that it stands as a great addition to the Wii library, with no nostalgia required to appreciate it. For all your Discount Computer Parts, Games and Notebook requirements visit us at http://usacomputers.rr.nu and http://sacomputers.rr.nu

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