Kaze no Klonoa G2 - Dream Champ Tournament (Japan)
Game Boy Advance
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Reviewed in 2002
84
✪ Reviewed on February 26, 2026
78
Klonoa G2 Dream Champ Tournament in Japanese, more ambitious direct sequel. More stages, refined mechanics, still that unique enchanting universe. Even better than the first.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Klonoa sequel on GBA developed by Namco and published in Japan in July 2002. Klonoa competes in the Dream Champ Tournament alongside new characters all vying for the ultimate gold medal. Enriched gameplay with new ways to use enemies, varied tournament stages, original bosses and a competitive storyline. Japanese version of Klonoa 2: Dream Champ Tournament.
Kaze no Klonoa G2 - Dream Champ Tournament review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
The sequel leaves travel for competition, and its scenery changes accordingly: tournament arenas with filled stands, banners, podiums and show lighting replace the contemplative landscapes of the first game. The rival characters, more numerous, wear strongly typed silhouettes that make them identifiable at a glance on the match board.
The writing becomes more rhythmic to match the tournament spirit: percussion up front, opening fanfares for each match, motifs that accelerate as the finish nears. The series' sung language and soft timbres are kept but placed in a more energetic frame, clearly distinguishing this instalment from its predecessor without betraying its identity.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾2,8 MB📅18/07/2002
Published by Namco
Kaze no Klonoa G2 - Dream Champ Tournament (GBA) price, value & rarity
Original Japanese edition of the second GBA Klonoa, released in July 2002 under the Kaze no Klonoa G2 Dream Champ Tournament title, the first sub series iteration with a structured tournament mode. Namco rigid case and a dedicated Japanese obi, cover art in warmer colours than the Western Klonoa 2 Dream Champ version. Japan run was short, complete with obi sought after by Namco enthusiasts mapping the portable Klonoa branch before the franchise went dormant.
An underrated gem
This portable sequel refines the formula and adds rhythmic competition plus new characters, all wrapped in the same lovingly polished package. Its Japan-only status kept it from Western players for far too long. Denser and more generous, it'll delight anyone after a clever platformer unjustly passed over in silence.
Is Kaze no Klonoa G2 - Dream Champ Tournament still worth playing in 2026?
Dream Champ Tournament picks up the first GBA Klonoa and extends the formula with a tournament setting, more stages, fresh mechanics and even sharper visual work on the pseudo 2.5D. The capture and throw core stays intact, yet the competitive structure and the tiers to unlock give every session new energy. The Namco pixel art shines especially well, the soundtrack too. For fans of the first and lovers of polished puzzle platforming, this is a sequel more ambitious than it looks.
