Ryo Ishida, the producer of the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series, has discussed the difficulties that were encountered during the remastering of Klonoa 2 in recent interviews.
The Switch release consists of two different video games. Because the collection used the Klonoa: Door to Phantomile remaster that was developed for the Wii, it is probable the game was simpler to work with. On the PlayStation 2 in 2001, however, was the last time we saw Klonoa 2 in action.
Remaster challenges on Klonoa 2
Ishida spoke to Retro Gamer on the fact that lighting was a particularly difficult challenge.
“The remastering of Klonoa 2 presented us with a number of important issues, one of the most crucial of which was adjusting the stage lighting. There was an issue with the lighting in select portions of the game as it was being ported from the PlayStation 2 version to the platforms used in the current generation. You may believe that all we needed to do was enhance the lighting in the whole region; but, because we also wanted to ensure that the intended atmospheres and moods from the original game were maintained, we spent a significant amount of time and effort modifying them.
About Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series
The return of Klonoa
Namco introduced the first installment of the KLONOA video game series, which is a 3D side-scrolling action game, in 1997.
The story of the game centers on its protagonist, Klonoa, who embarks on a mission to rescue the planet while taking place in a creative setting and featuring a diverse cast of original characters.
We are pleased to announce the release of the KLONOA Phantasy Reverie Series, a remastered title that combines both KLONOA: Door to Phantomile and KLONOA 2: Lunatea’s Veil! This release is in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the first title in the series, and we are excited to share this news with you!
The games’ settings and the various components of its gameplay have not been altered in any way, but the visuals have been improved. In addition, the games now have difficulty levels that can be adjusted, making them more approachable for gamers who are just starting out.
Playing this updated version of KLONOA will take you on a journey down memory lane, which will bring back fond memories.
Included are the “Main Game” and the “Moo Costume Set” from the “KLONOA Costume Set.”
The Moo Costume Set is part of the KLONOA Costume Collection.
The Player may take on the role of Moo, one of the game’s antagonists, by donning this outfit.
There is no guarantee that the design, content, or specs will remain unchanged beyond the first release.
The costume download content has been introduced to the main game.
There is a possibility that additional features may be made available on their own at a later date.
After the download is complete, a player may outfit supplementary features by going to the Options menu and selecting the Costumes option.
On the Nintendo Switch, you may now play the Klonoa Phantasy Reverie Series. The original two games in the series have had their aesthetics modernized, and in addition to that, there are some new features such as the ability to modify the game’s level of difficulty and support for two-player cooperative play.
