Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal

About

Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal is a turn-based RPG that reimagines the series with top-down action. Play as Klonoa, Guntz, or Pango as you battle enemies using color-coded attacks. Each character has a signature weapon, Klonoa’s Wind Ring, Guntz’s handgun, Pango’s bombs, with blue and red variants that match enemy colors. Collect weapons and gear upgrades as you explore a world filled with monsters and hidden chests. Battle rewards include Dream Shards for leveling up and coins to buy new items. The game’s standout feature is its flexible stat system, points can be reallocated anytime, letting you tweak builds between fights. Voice acting adds personality, with actors like Takahiro Sakurai as Guntz and Kumiko Watanabe as Klonoa. While its Japan-only release and 2002 launch date make it a cult classic, fans of classic RPGs praise its simple yet strategic combat. A niche title that carves its own path in the Klonoa legacy.

Storyline

Klonoa Heroes is the second to latest game in the series, set in an alternate universe from the other games. Here, Klonoa lives in his hometown of Breezegale and is setting his sights on becoming a true hero. The game begins with him and his friend, Chipple, trying to pluck a special flower, the Hikari Sakura (literally the Light Sakura or Light Cherry-blossom) from a tree branch. The flower is said to only bloom under special circumstances, and the person who possesses it will be granted good luck. After getting the Hikari Sakura, Klonoa was informed by Popka, his small, dog-like friend, that several small monsters have taken up residence around his town, and Klonoa rushes to beat them back. Not long after defeating them, Klonoa decides to visit his friend, a priestess-in-training named Lolo, who informs him that more monsters have been sighted on Bell Hill, located just up the path from the shrine she is studying in. After promising he will come back safely, Klonoa makes his way to the top of the hill, only to be surrounded by several small, round creatures called Moos. Just then, he is rescued by a young man on the motorcycle who calls himself Guntz.