Klonoa: Empire of Dreams 2001

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An emperor with insomnia has outlawed dreaming in the Empire of Jillius, and Klonoa wakes up there, in this 2001 puzzle platformer for the Game Boy Advance. His Wind Ring shoots a gust that draws in an enemy, and he lifts it overhead. He can throw it forward at other enemies or double jump off it to reach places he could not otherwise, so enemies work as stepping stones. He can also pick up square blocks and place them where he wants, and float for a short time by flapping his ears. A stage opens its exit once you have collected three stars. There are 40 stages across five worlds, with some forced scrolling and hoverboard stages, and optional gems and hearts to find. Enemies and objects come back, so you cannot get stuck. Enemies you can lift and jump off keep every screen a small puzzle today.