Klonoa
The series protagonist, a curious dream traveler who uses the Wind Bullet to capture and throw enemies.
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D-pad | Move Klonoa |
|---|---|
A | Jump |
B | Fire the Wind Bullet and capture or throw an enemy The Wind Bullet interacts with nearby enemies and objects. |
Start | Pause the game |
How it plays
The game uses a side-view perspective and is divided into stages grouped across several worlds. Klonoa must reach each goal while navigating platforms, hazards, enemies, and puzzle devices.
His Wind Bullet captures nearby enemies. A captured enemy can be carried briefly or thrown to defeat foes, activate switches, break objects, and reach otherwise inaccessible areas. Optional collectibles and bonus objectives encourage exploration, while later stages introduce more demanding timing and multi-step puzzles.
Plan your run
Study each room before moving. Many puzzles are easier when you identify where an enemy must be thrown before capturing it.
Meet the cast
The series protagonist, a curious dream traveler who uses the Wind Bullet to capture and throw enemies.
Klonoa’s companion and support character during his journey through the Empire of Dreams.
The ruler of the Empire of Dreams, who sends Klonoa on a mission after learning of his ability to dream.
Before you begin
Capture enemies from a safe distance when possible.
If a puzzle seems impossible, look for a switch, block, or platform that can be reached with a thrown enemy.
Klonoa: Empire of Dreams is a side-scrolling puzzle-platformer developed and published by Namco for the Game Boy Advance. Klonoa is summoned to the Empire of Dreams after the king banishes him for possessing the forbidden power to dream. Across colorful stages, he runs, jumps, captures enemies, and uses them to solve environmental puzzles. The game combines traditional platforming with carefully arranged challenges involving switches, blocks, moving platforms, and enemy throws. It was generally well received for translating Klonoa’s distinctive mechanics to a handheld format, with reviewers especially noting its polished presentation and inventive level design.
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