I haven't played the originals so this review is only about these versions.
The first Klonoa is a cute platform that does everything right besides the actual platforming. I don't know if it's similar to the original or the Wii remake, but the Reverie version controls badly. Klonoa has no acceleration or momentum when he jumps. I'm not a platforming god but I consider myself really good at these games and Klonoa made me nervous over the easiest sections. Even jumping over a small gap is akward since air control is almost non existent. It's a very easy game that becomes challenging for the wrong reasons. I also think that the main gimmick of grabbing enemies is not explored fully.
Everything else great. I would prefer an HD remake of the original psone release since pre-rendered sprites have their own charm, but it still looks great and colourful. The music is fantastic and the story is cute.
The sequel though is vastly superior and fixes everything about the first game.
Although the jumping still has no acceleration you feel more in control of Klonoa. I think the first game must have some kind of lag. The platforming is still not the best but at least feels normal.
The level design is much better with huge levels and nice puzzles and the racing levels are really fun. The grabbing mechanic is explored much more with many fun sections and challenges.
The art direction and ost lose a bit of the dreamy atmosphere of the original, but still look great (although I prefer the first game's Klonoa's design).
Speaking of Klonoa he's definitely one of the best designed mascots.
Overall it's a very nice compilation despite the controls' issues of the first game.
The first Klonoa is a cute platform that does everything right besides the actual platforming. I don't know if it's similar to the original or the Wii remake, but the Reverie version controls badly. Klonoa has no acceleration or momentum when he jumps. I'm not a platforming god but I consider myself really good at these games and Klonoa made me nervous over the easiest sections. Even jumping over a small gap is akward since air control is almost non existent. It's a very easy game that becomes challenging for the wrong reasons. I also think that the main gimmick of grabbing enemies is not explored fully.
Everything else great. I would prefer an HD remake of the original psone release since pre-rendered sprites have their own charm, but it still looks great and colourful. The music is fantastic and the story is cute.
The sequel though is vastly superior and fixes everything about the first game.
Although the jumping still has no acceleration you feel more in control of Klonoa. I think the first game must have some kind of lag. The platforming is still not the best but at least feels normal.
The level design is much better with huge levels and nice puzzles and the racing levels are really fun. The grabbing mechanic is explored much more with many fun sections and challenges.
The art direction and ost lose a bit of the dreamy atmosphere of the original, but still look great (although I prefer the first game's Klonoa's design).
Speaking of Klonoa he's definitely one of the best designed mascots.
Overall it's a very nice compilation despite the controls' issues of the first game.