Klonoa: Empire of Dreams is a platformer released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001. Players follow the adventures of the titular character, Klonoa, as he seeks to lift a curse from the Emperor Jillius' kingdom, which forbids dreaming. By traversing various levels, solving puzzles, and battling enemies with the help of his ring which can inflate enemies to use them as platforms or projectiles, Klonoa works towards restoring dreams to the land. The game features a mix of 2D sprite graphics on a 3D perspective and is known for its engaging gameplay and charming storytelling.