Full Game Reviews
Rating of
4/5
Staying True to the Formula
Nelson Schneider - wrote on 02/20/2011
"Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil" is the direct sequel to "Klonoa: Door to Phantomile." Direct sequels can be something of a mixed bag. Fans complain when anything changes, critics complain when nothing changes. It can be difficult to balance the amount of new and returning aspects to make a game that appeals to everyone. So, how does "Klonoa 2" fare?
Presentation
"Klonoa 2" improves on the original game's presentation in every way. The polygonal 3D backdrops and bosses return, but all of the sprite-based graphics have been replaced with cell-shaded polygonal models. Despite my love of old-school sprites, the new character models are an obvious upgrade. Whereas the original "Klonoa" had severe pixilation on character sprites, "Klonoa 2" has smooth, beautifully-animated characters that even …
