Comments on: Klonoa Character Design Being Checked For North American Wii-make

By: Infi

Infi — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 04:53:46 +0000

That’s not a very fair comparison, since the new design is clearly hand-drawn art, whereas the old design is shown as in-game graphics.

By: Kaylun

Kaylun — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:09:26 +0000

The new design has some cool points but the ears and the hat need to stay. Klonoa would look much more male. I almost didn’t play Klonoa when I was younger, only reason was cause he reminded me of Tails. I’m a boy so I dont dig cute things but the ears and his hat GOTTA stay.

By: jarrod

jarrod — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:57:35 +0000

New design doesn’t look terrible, but it really would be too bad if they changed the classic design. I dunno, it’s just so much more unique.

By: Peridot

Peridot — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:26:58 +0000

This is a big mistake, Namco. Why change something that works? It doesn’t make any sense. Everyone I know LOVES Klonoa’s design so don’t change it!! Keep the cute, ORIGINAL design!!

By: badfish

badfish — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 20:30:16 +0000

Keep it OLD SCHOOL. Don’t change IT!!!

Bandai programmers must have been on the toilet when they thought about changing the design.

By: Seen

Seen — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 08:35:42 +0000

Fucking sellouts.

Klonoa isn’t some “cool” generic furry like Sonic the Hedgehog. Besides, the ears and hat, thats his FUCKING TRADEMARK. How can you even call him “Klonoa” if you get rid of that?

By: Advent

Advent — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:43:19 +0000

@jeffx- Of course I have played every Klonoa game. I guess I’m the only one that likes his new design, but I’m not arrogant to change.

His ears could still be used to glide in his new design, just cause they arnt jumbo sized doesnt mean his gameplay would change.

Why would anyone compare this franchise with Sonic? Namco bandai is a much better company than Sega, and they dont cash in there popular franchises just for money.

By: Toad64

Toad64 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:29:53 +0000

My God I’m going to be so torn if we get Klonoa on the Wii in the states, and then it turns out to star that abomination that is the “new” design. Please Namco, don’t do anything stupid and give us the regular, cute looking Klonoa.

By: bigmac996

bigmac996 — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:28:52 +0000

I don’t think this character design change is a good idea at all. The original klonoa has a great profile silhouette with the large ears and all which is important since the game plays out in a 2d angle. The new character, however, would likely look extremely boring and generic in actual gameplay.

By: DIRU

DIRU — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:55:26 +0000

don’t fuck with the original design namco bandai. leave it alone please! who cares about updating it for the kiddies. us old timers like the character design just the way it is. i repeat, leave it alone!