[Wii] Klonoa! (now without that $80 ebay price tag)

No one could find the original PSX version because I bought every US copy in existence.

Namco, I take back every bad thing I said about you these past few years. =D I hope that they let you use the gamecube controller with this game. Sideways wii-mote kinda sucks for playing games.

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The original isn't that expensive anymore unless it's sealed. Then the price jumps in the 200s! xD

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This deserves a bump with some updated information.



US release date is tagged as 5/5/08 and the game is priced at 39.99 on gamestop:
Gamestop.com - Buy Klonoa - Nintendo Wii

And finally, the producer is keeping a blog on IGN and plans on updating it every two weeks. hopefully this will get the game the exposure it deserves.
Klonoa - Experience

I am drowning in anticipation here. I'm really excited that we're getting another Klonoa release... even if it's a remake. This was one of the most overlooked titles on the ps1 and this release will hopefully introduce this wonderful series to more people. Currently I'm replaying all the other games. Finished Klonoa 1 last weekend and I started working on Klonoa 2. I might have to dig out my PS2 though because the the 60GB ps3 can't even run the game properly. It cuts off the music and display every time it switches areas. =\

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Oh I know. I've completed Klonoa 2 like 10 times already. It was one of the first PS2 titles I played. It managed to make itself better in every aspect which is what a sequel should do. If they make a 3rd game I don't see how they could top the second one. @_@

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Bump!

This game launches in 2 weeks and the price has officially dropped to 30 dollars. THIS IS A FUCKING STEAL! Any Wii owner is not a true fucking gamer if you don't buy this game. This series deserves some love from everyone and you probably won't be disappointed if you play it. And please, for the love of god, don't mix it in with the "shitty wii shovelware" crowd like most gamers will probably do because this game doesn't deserve that treatment. ;_;

And those of you in PAL land, you are getting blessed with this too. I dunno if you'll get the slashed price like us but it is still a must own game.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I don't know where people are getting confirmation that the Phantomile language track is done by the English VA. As far as I know, it was only confirmed in the IGN blog that both languages would be selectable but it said nothing about who voices it. I don't see why Namco would redo the Phantomile language using the English voice actors unless they are trying to keep things consistent. Otherwise, it would make more sense (and save them money) to just reuse the same track since it doesn't make any sense either way.

Personally, I think it'll be untouched. I guess we'll have to wait for someone to preview the English build of the game to know for sure.

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Just thought I would mention that for some odd reason Gamestop changed their release date from 5/5/09 to 4/29/09. If this happens to be correct then the game will be arriving a week early.

Gamestop.com - Buy Klonoa - Nintendo Wii

However, amazon and most other websites still list the game for its original 5/5/09 release. And the 29th is a Wednesday which is a weird since most games get shipped on Tuesday to arrive on Wednesday. So don't get your hopes up too much.

It seems possible though considering the game went gold on April 7th.

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Ence. <3 for sales++ on Klonoa. You won't regret your purchase. :3

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

My prediction:

I will ban Deni from GFF unless he posts a picture of himself holding a copy of Klonoa for the wii.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Well, it looks like Gamestop will have this tomorrow. They called me earlier today to let me know that I can pick it up after 12 on Friday. I LOVE it when games arrive on Fridays. Perfect timing for the weekend!

I can't take it. I need my Klonoa fill. >_<

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Well Ence claims to have it already on his backloggery and he's from ca too. So I'm sure my gamestop will have it tomorrow.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

KLONOA GET! I chuckled at the free taco coupon too. Most random thing I have ever seen packaged with a video game. It makes sense though. Wahoo's tacos. I bet Ence used his already. XD

I also laughed at the Gamestop employee who wondered what Klonoa was. I told him it's the coolest platformer ever. Then he tried to advertise the new Wii-Sports game to me and I was like "No, it sucks. Get Klonoa."

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Finished the main game. Now I'm onto 100% everything. Of course the ending is still as depressing as ever.

Overall, I was very satisfied with this game. They did a good job at remaking the levels and they are possibly some of the most beautiful and colorful areas I've seen on the wii. The US version added the ability to turn on a graphics filter if you have component cables. I strongly suggest you use this! Most of the characters were redesigned nicely as well, though I don't really like Hewpoe's other design that much. Even though the game was made easier with the addition of 2 hearts, some people new to the series will have some difficulties in the 5 and 6 visions if your platform skills are lacking. Best of all, with all these enhancements and redesigns, I felt they did a fantastic job of staying true to the original game.

Right now I'm trying to collect all the gems and those medals you get for clearing those challenge areas found within the visions. They take a bit of practice to get a good time on. Of course these videos make it look easy: Namco unleashes flurry of Klonoa clips

I hope this game sells decently enough. This is Namco's attempt at reviving one of the best 2D platforming series out there and so far this wii-make bombed in Japan. If we want to ever see a proper Klonoa 3 release it is up to the NA and PAL markets to show Namco that people still love this series. At the 30 dollar price point you can't lose because this game just screams quality. Anyone who loves platformers, old school style games, or just wants a good Wii game for once, go do yourself a huge favor and pick up a copy. You won't regret it!

I'm hoping Klonoa can find a new home on the Wii because he fits the console perfectly.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Beat the extra tower stage to get the music box. You thought it looked worse than Klonoa 2? After playing both games back to back the remake of 1 looks much better visually, though the level design and difficulty balance is so so much better in 2.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Matthew Perry, an actor from the show Friends, plays Klonoa with his pants down around his ankles. Disturbing, yes? :o

Kotaku - Too Much Information About Matthew Perry's Klonoa Habits - Klonoa

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