Some players will find Klonoa 2’s visuals unappealing, while other’s will love the game’s cute style. Fans of other Klonoa games will instantly recognize the game’s trademark approach. Level elements are big and bright, making them easy to see – even when you’re not using the backlit SP version of the GBA. Backgrounds use multiple scrolling layers to give the game depth, and even feature some simple animations. Enemies are limited to simple animations, but still fit with the rest of the game world. Still, cut-scenes flesh out the game’s story between levels.
Jazzy, fast-paced tunes make up a majority of the game’s soundtrack. Each is keyed to fit with the theme of each game world. Though enjoyable, the tunes really aren’t something you’ll want to listen to outside the context of the game. This makes the purchase of earphones a necessity if you’re a parent planning on picking up Klonoa 2 for a kid – it’ll save your sanity on long car trips.