Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[ESRB dreams up Klonoa: Door to Phantomile on PS3 and PSP]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/esrb-dreams-up-klonoa-door-to-phantomile-on-ps3-and-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/esrb-dreams-up-klonoa-door-to-phantomile-on-ps3-and-psp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/18/esrb-dreams-up-klonoa-door-to-phantomile-on-ps3-and-psp/#comments When we saw this news, our giant wing-like ears flapped in excitement and we exclaimed in a nonsensical language. Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, one of the PlayStation's best (and only) side-scrollers, is going to be released on PSN via PSOne Classics.

That is, of course, assuming that's why the ESRB rated the game for PS3 and PSP. It's a pretty safe assumption. If you don't want to wait for the Wind Bulleting, enemy-grabbing action to hit PS3 and PSP, Door to Phantomile is also available in a more modern form -- it was remade for Wii.

JoystiqESRB dreams up Klonoa: Door to Phantomile on PS3 and PSP originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Critical darling (and Wiimake) Klonoa has seen a UK price cut, prior to even being released to stores. The upcoming Nintendo Wii title is scheduled to release on May 22, but multiple retailers have cut the RRP nearly in half. Play.com UK is offering the PS1 remake for £14.99 while Amazon.co.uk is selling the title for £17.99. The suggested retail price is listed as £24.99.

If the price slash continues after release, Klonoa could be one of the fastest cuts we've ever seen to to a Namco title. Unless you count the cut to our hearts when Star Wars characters were unceremoniously introduced into the world of Soul Calibur. Which we do.

[Via DarkZero]

JoystiqKlonoa price slashed in UK, before release originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 18 May 2009 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Sorry, folks, but the giveaway has ended. Keep an eye on your email inbox and thanks for playing!

Namco Bandai sent us a new copy of Klonoa for the Wii, along with the titular character's hat (Twitterholics, you may have already seen an image of the hat here). If you want to get in on this action, then follow these easy steps below!
  • Leave a comment telling us where you will wear your new hat first
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day
  • This entry period ends at 2:59 pm ET on Thursday, May 14
  • At that time, we'll randomly select one winner to receive Klonoa for Wii ($30)
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
Thanks for reading and best of luck to you all!

Gallery: Klonoa (Wii)

JoystiqJoyswag: Klonoa (and his hat) [update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandaijoyswagklonoaklonoa-door-to-phantomilenamconamco-bandaiFri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Namco unleashes flurry of Klonoa clips]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/namco-chooses-quantity-over-quality-with-latest-klonoa-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/namco-chooses-quantity-over-quality-with-latest-klonoa-trailers/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/29/namco-chooses-quantity-over-quality-with-latest-klonoa-trailers/#commentsNamco Bandai sent us a slew of new trailers for its upcoming game, Klonoa. The content within each video is pretty much the same: platforming, platforming, and more platforming. Good thing that's something Klonoa fans like most about the series, right? Head past the break to check out 5 more videos from the upcoming Wiimake.

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JoystiqNamco unleashes flurry of Klonoa clips originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bandaiklonoaklonoa-door-to-phantomilenamconamco-bandaiWed, 29 Apr 2009 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Namco's Klonoa remake releasing to Europe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/namcos-klonoa-remake-releasing-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/namcos-klonoa-remake-releasing-to-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/06/namcos-klonoa-remake-releasing-to-europe/#comments
Eurogamer reports that Namco's Klonoa remake will be making its way to Europe, likely putting a smile on a face or two along the way. Klonoa is an updated version of the original PSOne game, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, and features a new control scheme that takes advantage of the capabilities of the Wiimote and Nunchuk, but will also include a classic control method for those who wish to ditch the waggle.

Klonoa is currently available in Japan and will make its way to North America sometime this spring. It'll arrive in Europe sometime this year.

Gallery: Klonoa (Wii)

JoystiqNamco's Klonoa remake releasing to Europe originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Namco Bandai shot over some new videos for Klonoa and we must say they look rather good. Even though it's a remake of a PSOne game, we're still excited for this one. It looks like the platforming is going to be as fun as ever, and the updated graphics make it much easier on the eyes. Head past the break for three more videos, if the one above this text tickles your fancy.

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JoystiqNamco unleashes 4 new Klonoa trailers originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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And it's doing away with that pesky subtitle Door to Phantomile. Yes, Namco's remake of the classic PSOne game will release in North America, as reported earlier, and will simply be titled Klonoa. Should be easy enough to remember.

All we have to go on right now is a 2009 release window. Namco hasn't specified an exact date within the year, but, hey, it's 2009 right now. Let's hope we get it sooner rather than later.

See also: Born for Wii: Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil


[Via press release]

JoystiqNamco confirms Klonoa coming to North America originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Whoa. Click to embiggen.
It's been over a decade since Klonoa: Door to Phantomile came out on the original PlayStation, received heaps of critical praise, and completely tanked at retail. The Wii remake will have its own chance at being unsuccessful this year when it's released by Namco Bandai under a new, shorter moniker: Klonoa.

We're hoping Wii owners in the US won't ignore this charming platformer. The Wii Remote seems perfectly suited for the game. A large part of the game involves grabbing and throwing enemies, and that should be easily handled with a simple shake of the Remote. Those that want more traditional controls will be able to use a GameCube or Classic controller.

The charming character designs and colorful environments certainly make the game one of the more eye-popping on Wii. Check out the latest screens in our brand-new gallery.

Gallery: Klonoa (Wii)

JoystiqKlonoa getting US release, shorter title originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yay! The latest Nintendo Power has confirmed a North American localization of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (under the abbreviated moniker of Klonoa), and the good news doesn't stop there. For example:

  • The magazine states that Namco Bandai has settled on keeping the more chibi of its two designs for our eponymous hero, meaning Klonoa won't be made to look like about a million other cute, generic platform anthropomorphs. The elongated ears stay!
  • Pleasingly, there will be a sensible range of control options, allowing you to rock a side-on Wiimote (surely the closest to how the PS1-era originals were enjoyed), a Cube pad, or the Classic Controller.
  • Apparently, there has been much discussion of sequels and remakes; let's hope the game's weak sales in Japan don't affect any plans to follow through on this!


[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqKlonoa to North America in spring originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 22 Dec 2008 17:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Klonoa: Door to Phantomile has been a big blip on our radar ever since it was revealed. To see the changes that Namco made to the original game, it almost looks like something completely brand new. But, thankfully, the gameplay is relatively unchanged, allowing the new Wii port to retain the spirit of the original title. In the video above, you'll see mostly gameplay, along with a brief cutscene. Let your eyes feast on the visual buffet above. Then, hop into the comments and tell us how awesome you think it looks.


[Via Go Nintendo]

JoystiqKlonoa: Door to Awesome Video originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 18:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Klonoa: Door to Phantomile comes out in Japan next week, but Namco Bandai is only circulating the first videos now. We have no idea why anybody would want to keep this luscious title from us. Watching Klonoa and Huepow bounce around these vivid, beautiful, omigawdcolorssopretty levels, we can't shake the feeling that Klonoa is the best-looking third-party Wii game we've seen in many a month.

There's a Japanese TV trailer after the break to give your eyeballs a further treat. Now let's pray for a speedy (and sensible) localization!

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JoystiqKlonoa looking scrumptious in debut trailers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 15:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Namco Bandai is determined to spoil Klonoa: Door to Phantomile's "Extra Vision", the "Balue's Tower" level in which Klonoa is tasked with picking up all 150 gems to unlock more special content. Now Dengeki is posting those screens along with the reverse stage and alternate costume information found a few days ago. Normally, revealing total spoilarz would be worth complaining about, but the statute of limitations has long past expired on Klonoa spoilers.

But the real draw to this particular article isn't the repetition of top secret info. It's the fact that there are tons of new screens of the remake's third and fourth "visions," and they are as colorful and brilliant as every other Klonoa Wii screen. At this point, it doesn't matter if you've seen everything there is to see from the original, because you'll probably want to see it again.

JoystiqAnother Vision of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Famitsu has revealed some of the extra hidden content in the gorgeous Wii remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. The extra "vision," an especially difficult level set in Balue's Tower, was present in the PlayStation game and remains unlockable in this version. In addition, Klonoa will be able to earn secret costumes by beating bosses in Time Attack mode. Perhaps the "new look" Klonoa will be included in these unlockables?

Players will also have the ability to unlock reversed versions of levels in which Klonoa starts from the end. Either these stages will have redesigned enemy layouts or other new content, or Famitsu is employing a bit of hyperbole by describing them as a "new adventure."

JoystiqKlonoa: Door to Extras originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GoNintendo's RMC reports that he received a survey from Namco Bandai all about Klonoa. There's only one reason that they would survey American gamers about this particular character at this time: they want to release the Wii remake of Door to Phantomile! Send us the survey -- we'll fill in the YES PLZ box.

Further confirming the tentative localization plans, and depressing the hell out of us, one of the questions asked responders to choose which character design they preferred between these two: Klonoa's character art from the actual game, and a redesign in which Klonoa is apparently a wingless bat. The long ears are kind of important to gameplay, guys. And the Pac-Man hat is pretty important to us. At least if they're considering redesigning the character, Namco Bandai is probably hoping to give Klonoa a big marketing push.

JoystiqNamco Bandai exploring possibility of localizing, ruining Klonoa remake originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It might just be because we can't help but mentally compare it to the PlayStation game, but we think the Wii remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile looks really impressive. The colors are super-bright, the depth-of-field effect is cool, and the lighting is extremely well done. The simple character designs that made it possible for the game to work the first time really help out here.

Dengeki has a large collection of screens of the first two "Visions" (levels). They also confirm that Klonoa, which comes out December 4 in Japan, will allow use of both the Classic Controller and the GameCube controller, in addition to the Wiimote!

JoystiqKlonoa: Screens of Phantomile originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Oct 2008 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We didn't really have much doubt that the core gameplay in Klonoa: Door to Phantomile would be preserved in the Wii remake, especially after seeing how closely the environments matched. But it's nice to see this gameplay video from TGS that proves that it's the same Klonoa as ever. Two more videos from this play session are after the break.

In case you missed out on the PlayStation classic, Klonoa's gameplay focuses on the mechanic of grabbing enemies and either throwing them at other enemies, or jumping and throwing them straight down, allowing Klonoa to do a double jump.

Strangely, we think this remake bears a distinct resemblance to NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams, another 2.5D platformer (or whatever you want to call NiGHTS) that takes place in the world of dreams.

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JoystiqTGS08: Klonoa: Video Link to Phantomile originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Either someone out there has been reading Born for Wii, or we have impeccable taste. Still, if this keeps up, it's going to be hard for us to come up with game selections that make you go "Man, why didn't I think of that?" This week is a case in point: Namco went and ruined the surprise by announcing a remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile for the Wii. Really, though, that just makes this week's choice all the more likely to see the light of day.

The Klonoa series is often overlooked when gamers list off their favorite platformers. A certain plumber seems to snag the spotlight all too often. Still, Klonoa has a considerable cult following, and for good reason: the gameplay manages to be incredibly straightforward and fun at the same time. Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil is one of the most fun, lighthearted games of last generation, and its atmosphere and design make it a perfect match for the Wii.

NEXT >>

Gallery: Born for Wii: Klonoa: Lunatea's Veil


Every week, Born for Wii digs into gaming's sordid past to unearth a new treasure fit for revival on the Nintendo Wii. Be sure to check out last week's entry in the series, Lemmings, and for more great titles that deserve your attention, take a look at Virtually Overlooked.

JoystiqBorn for Wii: Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Oct 2008 13:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Along with a batch of screens of the remake of Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, Famitsu has posted a perfect comparison shot between the new Wii version and the PlayStation version. These two screens put next to each other will disabuse you of the nostalgic memory of Klonoa on the PlayStation looking nice, and will completely shatter any idea of the Wii version being a simple port.

What it does suggest is that Klonoa on the Wii is a very close remake of the PlayStation game. This environment, at least, looks completely identical in layout. There may be extras attached (probably), but we expect this to be an upgraded remake rather than a remix.

JoystiqKlonoa vs. Klonoa originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nintendo announced a lot of games last night at their Japanese conference. Many of them, like Punch-Out!! here, were brand new. Some, like Supan Smasher and Cosmic Walker, we still don't know anything about. But we've got screenshots. So many screenshots.

After the break, you'll find galleries of all the new games, along with new screens of some upcoming games we've known about for a while. Of special interest to us: the previously-announced Oboro Muramasa Youtouden, coming to the US as Muramasa: The Demon Blade, because it looks super hot, Karaoke Joysound Wii, which appears to have art by Parappa creator Rodney Alan Greenblat, and Takuto of Magic (Wand of Magic), which appears to be a followup to Taito's LostMagic on the DS.

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JoystiqNintendo conference screen mega-roundup! originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>428Adventureanimal-crossing-city-folkanother-codearc-rise-fantasiaArikacosmic-walkerdynamic-combatEndless-OceanEndless-Ocean-2Endless-Ocean-2-AdventuEndless-Ocean-Blue-WorldEndless-Ocean-2-Adventures-of-the-DeepEndless-Ocean-Blue-Worldenglish-conversation-trainingExplorationfamily-skiforever-blueharvest-moonjoysoundkaraoke-joysound-wiikensaxklonoaline-attack-heroesNintendooboro-muramasa-youtoudenOpen-Worldpunch-outrune-factory-frontierrygarshape-boxingstart-with-100supan-smashertaiko-drum-mastertaiko-no-tatsujintakuto-of-magictatsunoko-vs-capcomtrace-memorywaku-waku-animal-marchThu, 02 Oct 2008 17:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Nintendo unveils new WarioWare, Mario & Luigi, more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/nintendo-unveils-new-warioware-mario-and-luigi-and-plenty-plenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/nintendo-unveils-new-warioware-mario-and-luigi-and-plenty-plenty/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/02/nintendo-unveils-new-warioware-mario-and-luigi-and-plenty-plenty/#commentsFiled under: ,

Not content with announcing a new DS iteration and a few franchise updates, Nintendo has used its Japanese press conference to reveal approximately 3 bajillion more new titles, including new editions of WarioWare and Mario & Luigi. Highlights include:

DS (Expanded List, Video)
  • Mario & Luigi RPG 3
  • Made in Wario/Wario Ware
Wii (Expanded List, Video)

JoystiqNintendo unveils new WarioWare, Mario & Luigi, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Well, it's a bit late for accurate estimation. Let's just say a lot of new games. And rather than write a separate post about each new game seen for the first time in this Nintendo media conference video, we'll just list out every new game we see in the order we see them, with a bit of description in case you can't figure out which is which. We'll also point out known games for which we're seeing the first video. Okay?
  • Let's Tap, developed by Prope, published by Sega. The sidescrolling platformer/fireworks ... thing.
  • Karaoke Joysound, developed and published by Hudson. We knew about the game, but this video was the first look. It's the one with the rabbity avatar.
  • Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. We saw scans of this remake this morning, and now there's the first video.
  • Taiko no Tatsujin Wii. It's the one that looks like a Taiko game! Coming December 11!
And many Nintendo-published games for 2009!

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JoystiqNintendo conference video reveals one billion new games originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Namco's not-quite 3D platforming mascot, Klonoa, will soon waggle his way onto the Wii by way of a remake of his first PlayStation adventure, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile. According to 1UP, the Wiimake will boast a "hefty graphical enhancement" over the original, while IGN adds that the title will also be getting difficulty tweaks as well.

Currently no US release has been announced, though our friends in Japan can look forward to controlling the 'Dream Traveler' on December 4 using just the Wii remote and two buttons as he ... wait, what is this game about again? Honestly it's been a decade since we played the thing. You could probably just tell us it's a racing title starring anthropomorphic vegetables and we'd be just as inclined to nod along and smile.

JoystiqKlonoa Wiimake dreaming of Japan this December originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A new Klonoa game from Namco Bandai, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile, is being developed for Wii, according to the latest issue of Famitsu magazine. It's a remake of the first Klonoa game on the PSOne, which also happens to be called Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (you can read up on it at Wikipedia here). The presentation, as you can see above, is cel-shaded, bright and colorful, maintaining the look of the franchise. We like it, to be honest. And, as is custom with the Klonoa games, expect this title to have plenty of platforming segments to go through.

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is scheduled for a December 4th release in Japan.

JoystiqNamco thinks Wii is ripe for Klonoa remake originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Namco's lovable platformer from the PS1 era is getting resurrected. The PEGI (European equivalent of the ESRB) has rated the game for the PLAYSTATION Network. Klonoa was a hit amongst hardcore gamers for its art and unique gameplay. Juxtaposing 2D gameplay in a 3D environment was pretty exciting when it first came out. We wonder if the game has survived the test of age. [Source: PS3 Fanboy]

In other news, the Japanese Store has recently been updated with I.Q. and Arc the Lad III. [Source: PSPHyper]

JoystiqKlonoa joins ever-expanding PS1 lineup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The PEGI (Pan-European Game Information) website has revealed another upcoming PS1 title that may be coming to the PSN within the next few months. Klonoa has been rated "3+" for the PlayStation Network. As fans of the quirky platformer (and its PS2 brother, Klonoa 2) we can't wait to see it hit the PSN Store. With the recent leaks of Vib Ribbon alongside this, it seems that SCEE are stepping up on keeping the quality level of upcoming PS1 games consistant. Let's have fewer games like Hardcore 4x4 and more memorable, top shelf PS1 games.

Of course, there's no word on when this might be hitting the European store, so keep your eyes out. We're expecting to see it sometime in the next eleven and a half months. If we're lucky.

[Thanks Merc25]

JoystiqKlonoa rated by the PEGI for the PlayStation Network originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Jan 2008 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A few days ago we found out about the story of David Jaffe's Heartland. The aim of the title was to have a game that would make a gamer cry. Since that game is dead in the water, it made me wonder if there already were games on the PSP that could make me cry. I haven't yet had it happen with a PSP title, but unfortuantely for me, I don't play every game that comes out. Until they release Klonoa PS1 as a PSP download, I'm not sure there's a PSP game out there that can make me cry. Am I wrong? Is there a PSP game that's made you cry? Do you admire a game that can achieve that emotion or do you only want the emotion of joy from playing games?

JoystiqHas a PSP game ever made you cry? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 14 Mar 2007 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've been reviewing the PSP playable PS1 games that have been released thus far, but are they what we really want? We listed what we'd like to see from the PS1 library last month, but Modojo has their own list now. The list includes the predictable like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, but it also includes more cult games like Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (the ending of which made me cry).

To see the rest of the list you'll have to go read the article. After you've done that though, come back here and let us know what games that you'd like to see make the leap from PS1 to PSP.

[Thanks Justin ]

[Update 1: Linked to our previous list of Most Wanted PS1 games]

JoystiqMost wanted PS1 to PSP games 2 [Update 1] originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 06 Jan 2007 23:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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