

Aside from intuitive controls and Klonoa's unique abilities, players can look forward to solving puzzles and besting enemies to progress further into the story. Since Door to Phantomile and Lunatea's Veil practically share the same gameplay mechanics, newcomers to the franchise will feel at home in no time. The Phantasy Reverie Series offers an authentic throwback to the franchise's side-scrolling elements, with the environments rendered in 3D and platforming sequences taking place on a 2D plane. For the first time in the series' history, Klonoa's original adventure as a Dream Traveler is brought together under a single roof, allowing players to experience its charming nature and addictive gameplay uninterrupted.

As the Phantasy Reverie Series aims to capture its essence, Bandai's focus on core installments is well justified. Though younger generations of gamers may not be familiar with Klonoa because the franchise eventually fell by the wayside, it was popular enough to span multiple spin-off games for select handheld consoles back in the day. RELATED: Sonic Origins Developer Blames SEGA for Game's Multiple Bugs While the series' icebreaker, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, will ensure that players get a memorable state-of-the-art experience with its upgraded Wii release from 2008, the sequel, Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil, will stay true to its original PlayStation 2 delivery. You can pre-order it now via the official site here.Initially announced during a Nintendo Direct earlier this year, Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series promises to bring back remastered versions of two iconic entries in the titular franchise. The release date for Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series is set on July 8 for both consoles and PC.

However, one welcome addition this time around is the additon of adjustable difficulty level, allowing players of varying degree enjoy it according to their own preference.

The two games featured renewed, revamped graphics, while keeping the classiic gameplay fuully intact. Released initially in 1997 by Namco, Klonoa is a side-scrolling platformer featuring a colorful character roster and vibrant game world, it’s up to you as Klonoa to embark on a journey to save Phantomile. If you’re wondering what exactly this game is, here is a short desciption via Bandai Namco: The Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series includes two titles: “Klonoa: Door to Phantomile” and “Klonoa 2: Lunatea’s Veil,” both fully remastered for old and new fans alike. Check out more on the announcement below as well as a trailer for the classic collection. Besides the earlier announcement for Nintendo Switch, Bandai Namco has dated the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series release date for July 8 across PlayStation and Xbox consoles as well as on PC via Steam.
