Namco Bandai Games Announces Klonoa for Wii

January 9, 2009

Namco Bandai Games Announces
Klonoa for Wii

A Classic Returns with Updated
Graphics and Controls

NAMCO BANDAI Games America Inc.
announced today that Klonoa will be available in North America for Wii in 2009.
Klonoa’s long-awaited return offers vibrant graphics, motion control and new
secrets to discover in this update to the series’ debut adventure. Highly
revered as one of the best platform games of the past 10 years, Klonoa will
ignite Wii owners’ imaginations with addictive gameplay, exciting stages and a
memorable story.

“Klonoa’s return marks an exciting
re-boot of this beloved franchise with old-school gameplay, spectacular graphics
and an instantly recognizable character,” said Todd Thorson, director of
marketing and public relations for NAMCO BANDAI Games America. “Klonoa’s
time-tested gameplay and intricate level design make for an awesome experience
on Wii.”

Help Klonoa save Phantomile, a land
formed by the dreams of its inhabitants, and recently besieged by an unknown
evil. Klonoa’s breathtaking journey takes him through a series of increasingly
difficult stages across multiple kingdoms as he strives to save his friends and
homeland. Throughout his quest, Klonoa is aided by his friend Hewpoe, a
benevolent spirit who resides in the ring from which Klonoa is able to fire his
Wind Bullet. The Wind Bullet gives Klonoa the ability to grab and inflate his
enemies and use them to his advantage.

With a simple move of the Wii Remote
Klonoa can throw captured enemies to break obstacles, uncover hidden items or
defeat other enemies. Klonoa can also use any enemy he is holding to perform a
double jump which allows him to reach high ledges or jump across large pits. By
moving the Nunchuk, Klonoa can use his whirlwind to slowdown approaching
enemies. In addition to the Wii Remote and Nunchuk controls, Klonoa offers a
wide range of control options for any style of play, including Wii Remote only,
Classic Controller and the Nintendo GameCube controller.

For more information on Klonoa,
please visit:
http://www.namcobandaigames.com
.