Klonoa

Klonoa is a Japanese platform video game series created by Namco and centered on a title character who travels through dream worlds.

Klonoa is a Japanese platform video game series created by Namco. The series centers on the title character, Klonoa, who travels through dream worlds. The franchise began with *Klonoa: Door to Phantomile* in 1997 and includes a sequel, spin-offs, and a 2022 remastered compilation of its first two main games.

Overview

Klonoa is a platform game franchise built around the character Klonoa, who is commonly described as a dream traveler. The series combines side-scrolling platforming with puzzle elements and has appeared on multiple Nintendo and Sony platforms over time. Klonoa has appeared on major console and PC platforms available to Canadian players, including Wii, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Windows through later releases and remasters, alongside other popular series such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Kirby, and Angry Birds.

Games

The core series includes *Klonoa: Door to Phantomile* and *Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil*. The first game was later remade for Wii, and both main games were remastered in *Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series* in 2022.

Character

Klonoa is the series' protagonist and namesake. He is commonly depicted as an anthropomorphic creature associated with dreams and travel between fantasy worlds.

Reception and legacy

The franchise has maintained a cult following and has been reissued for modern platforms through remasters. Its distinctive identity comes from its character design, dream-themed setting, and platforming mechanics.