I've never played this. And never maybe will. I was hoping for a pokemon-ish story, but this appears to be your average adventure game. I'd like to see a warrior cats game with a pokemon-ish backgriund, such as battling cats and defeating Tigerstar like defeating Cyrus.
Tools for this page
Klonoa
(2009, Video Games - Adventure, Rated E10+, Play it on: Nintendo Wii)
-
Is it age appropriate?
About our ratings(Flash is loading. If this text does not disappear you need to install the latest flash version)
Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
Is it any good?
-
Common Sense says
Short remake of classic platformer with some mild violence.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
The good stuff
-
Educational value:
What to watch out for
-
Violence:
-
Sex:
-
Language:
-
Consumerism:
-
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
This review of Klonoa was written by Chad Sapieha
Parents need to know that this game is a traditional, Mario-style platform adventure with mild cartoon violence. The player's character can fall into crevasses and get hurt when bumping into enemies or spiky objects. Conversely, he can attack by grabbing enemies and hurling them at other foes. There is no blood, but some characters (mostly bosses) do die. Also, a pipe is seen protruding from an older character's mouth.
Families Can Talk About
Talk to your kids about the media in their life. We have more tools and tips that can help
- Families can talk about value in interactive entertainment. How many hours do you expect to get out of a game? Do you tend to play through games more than once? Does that factor into your value equation? If a game is lots of fun but lasts only a handful of hours, are you still satisfied?
More on Klonoa
What’s the Story?
A remake of the original Klonoa, which appeared more than a decade ago on the original PlayStation, KLONOA is a side-scrolling platform adventure game set in a lush, three-dimensional environment. Players follow a set path (or paths) as they leap over crevasses, jump from one floating platform to another, and avoid various health-draining obstacles, such as enemies and spiky balls. You can go on the offensive by grabbing one enemy and throwing it at another, and some areas can only be reached by holding onto a flying foe. Players can also navigate their environments by sliding through streams of water, floating up air vents, and riding carts. Completing the game unlocks bonuses meant to add replay value, such as mirrored environments.
Close
Is It Any Good?
There's nothing particularly groundbreaking about Klonoa, but that doesn't detract from the fact that this is a beautiful and expertly crafted bit of platforming fun. The side-scrolling 3-D level design is nothing short of brilliant. Players navigate lush environments by running circular paths around buildings, ducking in and out of caves, and leaping through the canopies of forests. What's more, the simple controls, which make use of just three buttons and either the joystick or d-pad (Klonoa works with not only the remote and nunchuk, but also Wii Classic and GameCube controllers), can be learned in minutes, regardless of the player's previous experience with games in this genre.
Klonoa's only downfall is that it runs on the short side -- just six hours or so, by our clock. Even casual players could finish it in a single weekend. And with no multi-player options, there's little reason to come back. A great game, but one that is perhaps better rented than purchased.
ClosePublisher’s Details
Released on 5/5/2009, price $29.99, not online enabled
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Mild Cartoon Violence, Tobacco Reference)
ESRB rating: E10+ (for Mild Cartoon Violence, Tobacco Reference)
Our Members Say
Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Not So Sure. . .
Give Recommendations, Get Them, Too!
Become a member and get recommendations from other parents based on your child's age.Tell us your child's age:
Already a member? Log inOur Members Rate It
Do you play it? 
For Your Family
Get age-based recommendations for your kids:
Customize based on your child's age
