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Klonoa: Empire of Dreams | 
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Category: Video Games
List Price: $19.79
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Avg. Customer Rating:  13 reviews
Sales Rank: 14442
Platform: Game Boy Advance
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Game Boy Advance
Shipping Weight (lbs): 12.1
Dimensions (in): 5 x 5 x 1
MPN: Unknown
UPC: 722674021135
EAN: 0722674021135
ASIN: B00005LZY2
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Condition: GAME ONLY!! No Instructions, No Case, Game Only! 100% Original and Authentic! Game Only. Game only. Game Only!
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Amazon.com Review
The weirdest ears in gaming come to the Game Boy Advance in Klonoa: Empire of Dreams. Klonoa, the supercute critter with limblike ears, must help Emperor Jillius, who has been struck with a strange illness that robs him of the ability to dream. It's up to Klonoa to defeat the monsters that are terrorizing the empire and solve the mystery behind the emperor's ailment. Featuring 40 levels spanning five worlds, this title mixes up gameplay nicely. Action stages are traditional 2-D platform levels, similar to classic Mario and Sonic games. In these levels, Klonoa runs or rides a hover board through obstacle-filled lands. Boss stages pit Klonoa against a large creature with a hidden weak point. The most engaging levels are the puzzle stages, which require Klonoa to gather three keys to unlock the exit. These stages are very well designed, requiring thought and imagination on the player's part. In order to reach some keys, Klonoa will need to grab certain objects, monsters, or a combination thereof to reach his goal. Because each monster produces a different effect when thrown, and various surfaces react differently when hit, lots of trial and error is required. Although the game's graphics are very bright, they aren't as detailed as in other GBA games. The sound is excellent, but the cute music and effects--particularly the gibberish language spoken by the characters--might be annoying to older gamers. Those with an aversion to cuteness should just hit the mute button, sit back, and enjoy one of the best platform games for the GBA. --Raymond M. Padilla Pros: - Excellent level design
- Good use of the GBA's sound capabilities
- Classic gameplay that's perfect for fans of 16-bit platform games
Cons: - Sound might be too cute for mature gamers
- Graphics lack detail
- Can be finished in fewer than 10 hours
Amazon.com Product Description
Klonoa is a clever side-scrolling action game. As Klonoa, a catlike character with wings on its head, you must outmaneuver the bad guys with a prowess that isn't merely limited to smacking them upside the head--this cat has one mean jump! The game's graphics are highly engaging, and, even though Klonoa is a side scroller, its environment strives for a 3-D look. Challenging bosses and diverse levels test your gameplay.
Product Description
The weirdest ears in gaming come to the Game Boy Advance in Klonoa: Empire of Dreams. Klonoa, the supercute critter with limblike ears, must help Emperor Jillius, who has been struck with a strange illness that robs him of the ability to dream. It's up to Klonoa to defeat the monsters that are terrorizing the empire and solve the mystery behind the emperor's ailment. Featuring 40 levels spanning five worlds, this title mixes up gameplay nicely. Action stages are traditional 2-D platform levels, similar to classic Mario and Sonic games. In these levels, Klonoa runs or rides a hover board through obstacle-filled lands. Boss stages pit Klonoa against a large creature with a hidden weak point. The most engaging levels are the puzzle stages, which require Klonoa to gather three keys to unlock the exit. These stages are very well designed, requiring thought and imagination on the player's part. In order to reach some keys, Klonoa will need to grab certain objects, monsters, or a combination thereof to reach his goal. Because each monster produces a different effect when thrown, and various surfaces react differently when hit, lots of trial and error is required. Although the game's graphics are very bright, they aren't as detailed as in other GBA games. The sound is excellent, but the cute music and effects--particularly the gibberish language spoken by the characters--might be annoying to older gamers. Those with an aversion to cuteness should just hit the mute button, sit back, and enjoy one of the best platform games for the GBA. --Raymond M. Padilla Pros: - Excellent level design
- Good use of the GBA's sound capabilities
- Classic gameplay that's perfect for fans of 16-bit platform games
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| Customer Reviews: Read 8 more reviews...
 A hidden gem for the GBA! July 30, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This is the first Klonoa game for Gameboy Advance, released in 2001. If you've played the more recently released sequal, you know what to expect from this game. For those that haven't, in my humble opinion, it truly is a hidden gem! It's a 2D platformer specializing in solving enviromental (the kind were certain things and items block your path and such, not tetris type) puzzles. The cool thing about this game is how much you can do with the simple amount of moves given to you, by the time you get to the 3rd of the 5 worlds you'll start to think there's not much more you can do with the moves, but there is! The moves include walk (of course), jump (but dont be trying to jump on badies, you'll only hurt yourself), hover, and attack with the ring. When you attack, instead of killing the enemies, you pick them up and then can throw them or do a double jump - the biggest part of solving puzzles. All the enemy's serve a purpose. In the normal stages (or "visons") you have to solve the puzzles to advance and collect the three stars that open the door out of the level. Also, aside from the normal puzzle/platform levels, there are also "action stages". The first type is snowboarding, which is defententaly a good change of pace, and the moving stages (where the screen moves and you have to keep up). Note for those who like to keep to the slower paced normal stages, the snowboarding and moving stages are optional. Unless your trying to "really" completet the game by getting all the blue and green gems called "dream stones" scattered in the levels. 30 per normal stage and 100 per snowboarding or moving stage. Collecting the gems adds to the reply value alot, and is not to hard - not to easy (alot harder in action stages). Succesfully acomplishing this nets you the EX stages - two of which are time attack stages and one that's just a really hard normal stage. Pretty good rewards. There are also boss stages (which are required and not optional), they are pretty basic, hit the boss three times to win. They are also very easy. This great game has two main flaws though: too easy (unless you aren't a good puzzle solver, the puzzles do get pretty hard), and too short. If you can overlook these though, this (and it's sequal) is defenetly one of the best games on the GBA. I sure enjoyed it anyway! I hadn't played or even heard of any of the Klonoa games when I saw this at the store, but I decided to buy it anyway - and I was so glad I did!
 The WORST game EVER!!!!!! (Truly) DO NOT BUY!!!! June 14, 2004
1 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is the worst game in the history of earth. Do not borrow it from a friend. Do not rent it. Do not buy it. Do not play it at someone's house. DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PROS:
.Challenging puzzles and bosses
.Good graphics
.Exellent sound and music CONS:
.Too short
.Too horrible
.Can be finished in less than 10 hours
.No storyline .Repetitive music and sound
.Horrible cutscenes Don't laugh. Nothing's funny in this game. Play this game for 5 seconds, laugh at how bad it is, and never speak of it again. That's all I can say. If you're looking for something exellent, try Klonoa for Sony Playstation and/or Klonoa 2 for Sony Playstation 2!
Best! June 4, 2003
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This was my second game for the GBA, and I loved it! I was merely only eight years old, but the game was absolutly wonderful! I am now a huge fan of the Klonoa series. They are the best games I have ever played in my life! I am using this review also as a compliment to the wonderful creators of this game, Namco. Please Namco do keep making more Klonoa games. Platform game buffs all over our United Nation are counting on you, and the rest of your great company.
klonoa is the BEST April 25, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Klonoa,and the empire of dreams is sooooo fun! I loved it! I make my stories that way.It is cool. So, if I was a manager at Wal-Mart,I'd have everything Klonoa!If you hear from another person that hates this game, don't listen!And so what if I'm a girl,all I'm saying is get the game! It is cool, and it makes you put on your thinking cap.This is sad that people don't like him,if you're a Klonoa fan,show it!In my room there is,100 pictures! I also have paper dolls, since I can't have my own.So talk to an expert on Klonoa!If you follow my advice,you'll also love it for sure! Klonoa is da BEST!!!!!So if you like Japanese cuties, this is a must for your wishlist!(I vote it 10)
 Good show for platforming... May 31, 2002
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Klonoa is aimed at those who like puzzle and platforming games. You play as the weird-eared hero who must rescue a kingdom in which dreaming is forbidden.
The better side of things, the graphics and sound are fitting for the gameplay. Simple, fun, bright. The gamplay is easy to understand and somewhat simplistic, but the levels become fairly challenging as the game advances. There are three "types" of stages, exploration/puzzle, scrolling, and a fun hoverboard challenge in each of the multiple areas. This variety is the best part about the cartridge.
On the down side of things, the bosses are fairly easy to beat, and although each may be uniquely designed, the weak bosses make the game feel like child's play. In addition, the plot is simplistic and really does not add much to the game.
For a gameboy advance game, this is a good showing, especially considering it is one of the bigger games closely following the launch of the gba, but it will not hold your attention for long as the game itself is short.
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