Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · RPG

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal

Certified classic

SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2002
GenreRPG
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentEpic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
SeriesKlonoa
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 7

Developed by Namco, Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a role-playing game.

It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords. Among the 97 GBA RPGs in our database, it ranks #16 by legacy score.

It is part of the Klonoa series; on the GBA you can also try Klonoa: Empire of Dreams and Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament. The series also appears on other systems with Klonoa: Door to Phantomile (PS1) and Kaze no Klonoa: Moonlight Museum (WonderSwan). Namco also made Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3, Pac-Man Pinball Advance and Pac-Man World for the GBA.

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to get lost in a long quest
  • you have time for an epic journey (20+ hours of adventure)
  • you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want instant action rather than menus, story and grinding
  • you are looking for something to play with friends
  • you only have a few minutes at a time

What playing Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal is like

Role-playing games trade reflexes for strategy and story. You build a party, level up, manage equipment and travel across a large world, usually through menu-based battles.

Tip for newcomers: Retro RPGs can require some level grinding and rarely tell you exactly where to go next. Talk to every townsperson, save often and use a guide if you get stuck: there is no shame in it.

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal cheats & codes

4 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:

Master Code [SMSH]00009BEB 000A 10065664 0007
Master Code [Pad]00009BEB 000A 10054B30 0007
Max Gold83003134 FFFF 830037D0 FFFF
Max Red Health Items33006D62 0064 33006D62 0001

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Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal walkthroughs & guides

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Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal FAQ

When did Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal come out on the GBA?

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.

Who made Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal multiplayer?

No. Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal is a single-player game.

How long does Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal take to play?

As a role-playing game, Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal typically falls into the "Epic journey" category: 20+ hours of adventure. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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