Klonoa: Door to Phantomile PS1 box art

PlayStation · Platformer

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile

Certified classic

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1 player
CommitmentWeekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours)
SeriesKlonoa
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 14

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is a platformer developed by Namco.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II. Among the 77 PS1 platformers in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.

It is part of the Klonoa series; on the PS1 you can also try Klonoa Beach Volleyball. The series also appears on other systems with Klonoa: Empire of Dreams (GBA) and Kaze no Klonoa: Moonlight Museum (WonderSwan). Namco also made Tekken 2, Ace Combat 3 and Air Combat for the PS1.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to run, jump and explore
  • you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
  • you want to experience one of the PS1's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is like

Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.

Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile cheats & codes

15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Reversed Joker CommandD00BECA2 ????
Anzahl Kristalle8010E474 ????
Alle Level zugänglich800CAAD6 0001
Unendlich Herzen Drücke L2D00BECA2 0100 8010E478 0006
Unendlich Leben Drücke Select+L2D00BECA2 0101 8010E472 0009
Unsichtbar Halte L1D00BECA2 0400 800BEEF4 000F

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Klonoa: Door to Phantomile walkthroughs & guides

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Klonoa: Door to Phantomile FAQ

When did Klonoa: Door to Phantomile come out on the PS1?

Klonoa: Door to Phantomile was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made Klonoa: Door to Phantomile?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Klonoa: Door to Phantomile multiplayer?

No. Klonoa: Door to Phantomile is a single-player game.

How long does Klonoa: Door to Phantomile take to play?

As a platformer, Klonoa: Door to Phantomile typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Klonoa: Door to Phantomile 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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