Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 84.56% |
| Metacritic | 91/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Computer and Video Games | 7.0/10 |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 8.33/10 |
| Famitsu | 33 of 40 |
| G4 | 4/5 |
| GamePro | 5/5 |
| GameSpot | 8.9/10 |
| GameSpy | 96/100 |
| IGN | 9.2/10 |
Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil was well-received from most game critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the video game received an average score of 91, based on 18 reviews, which indicates "universal acclaim". A reviewer from Hot Games gave it an acclaimed review, saying "It's a rare game that combines style and simple, brilliant play, and a very worthy choice for King of the PS2 platformers." A review from GamePro gave it an acclaimed review, awarding it five out of five, saying "A prime lesson on simple yet addictive gameplay with awe-inspiring visuals-a blend that no gamer should miss." Core Magazine gave it a five out of five saying " this is why I picked up a joystick in the first place. Klonoa 2 is as close to a flawless game as I've ever seen.". GameSpy gave the game a positive review, saying "While the story isn't quite as moving as the original, Klonoa 2 has a wonderful mix of action, great control, nice challenge, and just beautiful presentation." IGN gave the game a positive review saying "With the aid of PS2 graphics, not only is Klonoa the star of a superior platformer, he's the star of one of the most beautiful games available.". A reviewer from GameZone gave it a positive review, saying that this game is a certain game that would make you "smile". GameSpot gave it a positive review, saying "Because of its airtight gameplay, awesome visuals, and great soundtrack, Klonoa 2 is an almost perfect platform game almost.
However, there were some mixed reactions that the game received. Allgame gave the gamefour stars out of five, saying " It's a short ride, but one that's filled with wondrous images, an engrossing story and solid, thoroughly entertaining gameplay." Netjak gave it a mixed review, but added "All in all it's not really much of a replay incentive as the levels are fairly simplistic and very linear. However, it's worth hanging on to the game solely because it can be hard to find, and also because it's a unique experience on the PS2."
Although the game was well-received from many game critics, the commercial success lacked. Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil sold 133,401 copies in Japan during 2001, making it the 85th best-selling game of the year. Famitsu reported that the game sold 33,785 copies during its first week of release in that region. Klonoa 2, along with Moto GP 4 and Seven: Molmorth no Kiheitai, were expected to sell a combined 900,000 copies during the release quarter, but only managed to sell 290,000 units together. Lunatea's Veil was re-released in Japan on June 27, 2002 as part of Sony's The Best range of budget titles.
Read more about this topic: Klonoa 2: Lunatea's Veil
Famous quotes containing the word reception:
“But in the reception of metaphysical formula, all depends, as regards their actual and ulterior result, on the pre-existent qualities of that soil of human nature into which they fall—the company they find already present there, on their admission into the house of thought.”
—Walter Pater (1839–1894)
“To the United States the Third World often takes the form of a black woman who has been made pregnant in a moment of passion and who shows up one day in the reception room on the forty-ninth floor threatening to make a scene. The lawyers pay the woman off; sometimes uniformed guards accompany her to the elevators.”
—Lewis H. Lapham (b. 1935)
“I gave a speech in Omaha. After the speech I went to a reception elsewhere in town. A sweet old lady came up to me, put her gloved hand in mine, and said, “I hear you spoke here tonight.” “Oh, it was nothing,” I replied modestly. “Yes,” the little old lady nodded, “that’s what I heard.””
—Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)