The next game in the Kingdom Hearts series will be for the 3DS, complete with a title that is both Square Enix-level nonsense and early generation punny (note it has 3 D's, like how early DS titles had a D__ S___ and how early N64 games had a 64). The game takes place after Kingdom Hearts Coded and has you playing alternately as Sora and Riku as they try to earn their Mark of Mastery (official Keyblade Wielder status) by training under Yen Sid. Some old original worlds return, such as Traverse Town, but every single Disney world will be new, with the only currently known one being The Hunchback of Notre Dame (I question how they'll fit French Catholicism in a Disney/Square game...). The gameplay is the same command system from Birth By Sleep and Re:coded (although with awesome new features) and the game will be on the same level as 1, 2, and BBS in terms of story/scale. Also, the ending will lead directly into Kingdom Hearts III, which means this may be our very last game before III finally arrives.
Also, DO NOT PANIC ABOUT SORA AND RIKU LOOKING YOUNG IN THE TRAILER. Nomura (creator) has stated that this is just a concept trailer, and that Sora and Riku will actually be getting whole new outfits which are still in the development stage.
Quote from: Sora on January 18, 2011, 03:30:49 PM
The next game in the Kingdom Hearts series will be for the 3DS, complete with a title that is both Square Enix-level nonsense and early generation punny (note it has 3 D's, like how early DS titles had a D__ S___ and how early N64 games had a 64). The game takes place after Kingdom Hearts Coded and has you playing alternately as Sora and Riku as they try to earn their Mark of Mastery (official Keyblade Wielder status) by training under Yen Sid. Some old original worlds return, such as Traverse Town, but every single Disney world will be new, with the only currently known one being The Hunchback of Notre Dame (I question how they'll fit French Catholicism in a Disney/Square game...). The gameplay is the same command system from Birth By Sleep and Re:coded (although with awesome new features) and the game will be on the same level as 1, 2, and BBS in terms of story/scale. Also, the ending will lead directly into Kingdom Hearts III, which means this may be our very last game before III finally arrives.
Also, DO NOT PANIC ABOUT SORA AND RIKU LOOKING YOUNG IN THE TRAILER. Nomura (creator) has stated that this is just a concept trailer, and that Sora and Riku will actually be getting whole new outfits which are still in the development stage.
Once again, I remember why I love Kingdom Hearts so much.
I'm pretty hyped and curious as to what the new Disney worlds will be. I'm REALLY hoping for a Black Cauldron world. That'd be badass.
Quote from: Sin Jecht on January 18, 2011, 04:42:15 PM
Once again, I remember why I love Kingdom Hearts so much.
I'm pretty hyped and curious as to what the new Disney worlds will be. I'm REALLY hoping for a Black Cauldron world. That'd be badass.
That'd be AMAZING.
I feel like making wish lists... how about: Black Cauldron, Jungle Book (it almost made it into BBS, but they had to cut it out), Princess and the Frog (just because The Shadow Man would be an awesome fight), Treasure Planet, Atlantis, Emperor's New Groove (they can make it work... i hope), and Robin Hood.
Quote from: Sora on January 18, 2011, 04:56:27 PM
That'd be AMAZING.
I feel like making wish lists... how about: Black Cauldron, Jungle Book (it almost made it into BBS, but they had to cut it out), Princess and the Frog (just because The Shadow Man would be an awesome fight), Treasure Planet, Atlantis, Emperor's New Groove (they can make it work... i hope), and Robin Hood.
I 100% agree with this.
Quick question though. Pixar, yes or no?
Pixar is yes, but I'm not sure what chance it would have... I'd like Incredibles, Toy Story, and Monster's Inc. to show up at some point in the future, either Dream Drop Distance or III.
Well if it's all new worlds, I don't see why not add them now.
Quote from: Sora on January 18, 2011, 04:56:27 PM
That'd be AMAZING.
I feel like making wish lists... how about: Black Cauldron, Jungle Book (it almost made it into BBS, but they had to cut it out), Princess and the Frog (just because The Shadow Man would be an awesome fight), Treasure Planet, Atlantis, Emperor's New Groove (they can make it work... i hope), and Robin Hood.
i definetly agree with some of the worlds in this selection(still need to watch the full Princess and the Frog though^-^')
it's awsome that Hunchback is going to be in this game, but if Sora's going to have a new outfit in KKIII, does that mean the possibility of no more Drive Forms?
Quote from: Sin Jecht on January 18, 2011, 05:34:07 PM
I 100% agree with this.
Quick question though. Pixar, yes or no?
i'd honestly say no, considering that
most of all the disney worlds used up to this point have been animated movies, i think that bringing in a 3d world would be.... can't find the right word for it.
Quote from: dawnwolfnxhoj on January 18, 2011, 08:34:36 PM
i definetly agree with some of the worlds in this selection(still need to watch the full Princess and the Frog though^-^')
it's awsome that Hunchback is going to be in this game, but if Sora's going to have a new outfit in KKIII, does that mean the possibility of no more Drive Forms? i'd honestly say no, considering that most of all the disney worlds used up to this point have been animated movies, i think that bringing in a 3d world would be.... can't find the right word for it.
...You do realize that even though they were all animated worlds originally, they were recreated in 3D for Kingdom Hearts... so basically your entire point makes no sense? Furthermore, Chicken Little may not have had a world, but he was a 3D character in KH. Not to mention Pirates of the Caribbean or Nightmare Before Christmas.
Quote from: Cecil Harvey on January 18, 2011, 08:46:21 PM
...You do realize that even though they were all animated worlds originally, they were recreated in 3D for Kingdom Hearts... so basically your entire point makes no sense? Furthermore, Chicken Little may not have had a world, but he was a 3D character in KH. Not to mention Pirates of the Caribbean or Nightmare Before Christmas.
whoops, i did forget about chicken little. Still, I said
MOST of the worlds were animated originally.
Quote from: Cecil Harvey on January 18, 2011, 08:46:21 PM
...You do realize that even though they were all animated worlds originally, they were recreated in 3D for Kingdom Hearts... so basically your entire point makes no sense? Furthermore, Chicken Little may not have had a world, but he was a 3D character in KH. Not to mention Pirates of the Caribbean or Nightmare Before Christmas.
Don't forget Tron.
Quote from: Sora on January 18, 2011, 09:05:39 PM
Don't forget Tron.
And Tron.
Quote from: dawnwolfnxhoj on January 18, 2011, 08:58:37 PM
whoops, i did forget about chicken little. Still, I said MOST of the worlds were animated originally.
Basically the game wouldn't feel any different. The characters just would look how they usually do.
I haven't been as happy about a video game since I found out Kingdom Hearts II had Tron in it. Seriously, I doubt they'll be able to reach that height unless they add The Black Cauldron.
you guys are fags and should have grown out of kingdom hearts by now
that's all i have to say
Quote from: Black Mage on January 19, 2011, 12:09:10 AM
you guys are fags and should have grown out of kingdom hearts by now
that's all i have to say
Did this series beat your daughter or something?
Quote from: Sora on January 19, 2011, 05:07:08 PM
Did this series beat your daughter or something?
no
it's just that it went downhill after kh1 and only morons continue to play it for a lame story
don't even tell me you like the repetitive gameplay or you like playing the same exact levels over and over 5000 times
Well, I, thousands of gamers, and most video game review sites find that the series in general is fun and has an interesting story.
Besides, plenty of people don't like the game, but they're content with simply not playing it. What I'm wondering is why you so aggressively hate the series and all who associate with it. It's not like it's destroying a generation like modern Nickelodeon or something; it's just one spin-off crossover series that you could very very easily avoid playing. Which brings up another point: exactly which of these games have you actually played? Because there are now 6 of them, not counting remakes/special editions, and you can hardly judge the entire franchise solely because KH2 was too easy.
Quote from: Sora on January 19, 2011, 06:10:03 PM
Well, I, thousands of gamers, and most video game review sites find that the series in general is fun and has an interesting story.
Besides, plenty of people don't like the game, but they're content with simply not playing it. What I'm wondering is why you so aggressively hate the series and all who associate with it. It's not like it's destroying a generation like modern Nickelodeon or something; it's just one spin-off crossover series that you could very very easily avoid playing. Which brings up another point: exactly which of these games have you actually played? Because there are now 6 of them, not counting remakes/special editions, and you can hardly judge the entire franchise solely because KH2 was too easy.
Oh, don't mind Custom. He's just an old troll who has lost his luster.
I, on the other hand, have always wanted to try Kingdom Hearts. I finally have a PS2, perhaps this is the time?
I'd highly recommend it. The two main PS2 games should be around $20 each used, and they shouldn't be too hard to find either. In fact, you can probably still find the PS2 remake of Chain of Memories, although that game's gameplay is psychotic. While the portable games are good, necessary to the over-all story, and the PSP one is first chronologically, I wouldn't touch them until you've played the PS2 ones and decided whether or not the series is worth following. Although, the gameplay does change every once in a while, and the PSP one actually has the most fun gameplay imo.
Quote from: Sora on January 19, 2011, 06:10:03 PM
Well, I, thousands of gamers, and most video game review sites find that the series in general is fun and has an interesting story.
Besides, plenty of people don't like the game, but they're content with simply not playing it. What I'm wondering is why you so aggressively hate the series and all who associate with it. It's not like it's destroying a generation like modern Nickelodeon or something; it's just one spin-off crossover series that you could very very easily avoid playing. Which brings up another point: exactly which of these games have you actually played? Because there are now 6 of them, not counting remakes/special editions, and you can hardly judge the entire franchise solely because KH2 was too easy.
i've played KH1, KH2, CoM, and Birth By Sleep.
I like KH1 and CoM, hated KH2 and Birth By Sleep.
This series makes me mad because it's overrated as intercourse by little kids. The same reason games like Call of Duty made me mad. Yes, it was fun at first, is it fun 3 games later? No.
Wow, I think you're the only person I know who liked CoM more than BBS. Not that CoM was terrible, but the card system is often just plain aggravating (although I have Re:CoM, so I don't know if that changes anything). Also, you mentioned how annoying it is going to the same worlds over and over (I for one am definitely sick of Olympus coliseum and Agrabah, anyway), but I find it interesting that your two favorites of the series have the exact same worlds as eachother.
So, anyone know what's up with this 'Drop' bar? What, do I have to suicide to get awesome wall bouncing abilities?
Quote from: Sora on January 19, 2011, 07:55:46 PM
Wow, I think you're the only person I know who liked CoM more than BBS. Not that CoM was terrible, but the card system is often just plain aggravating (although I have Re:CoM, so I don't know if that changes anything). Also, you mentioned how annoying it is going to the same worlds over and over (I for one am definitely sick of Olympus coliseum and Agrabah, anyway), but I find it interesting that your two favorites of the series have the exact same worlds as eachother.
I liked CoM because they changed it up. The card system becomes a nightmare at the end, but at least it was a new battle system. The rest feel like I'm doing the same thing in the same places.
Quote from: Sin Jecht on January 19, 2011, 09:58:17 PM
So, anyone know what's up with this 'Drop' bar? What, do I have to suicide to get awesome wall bouncing abilities?
It seems like that would be the meter that lets you do that stuff, although "Drop" is probably just the name, like Drive or Clock. The thing is, though, that meter doesn't seem to move during the gameplay, so either it's irrelevant to the wall-jumping or this beta video just wasn't showing it fall.
I'm going to buy this game once it comes to America. But the title is too ridiculous for my tastes.
Well, since this thread is still front page from when I made it in January (this forum is so sad), I might as well bump it...
The game has been confirmed for a Spring 2012 date, and we should be getting trailers and gameplay within the coming days.
Also, on an interesting note, it seems Final Fantasy isn't the only Square franchise in the mix anymore; KH3D will feature characters from The World Ends With You, including Neku and the Reapers.
Quote from: Neerb on September 14, 2011, 08:33:55 PM
Well, since this thread is still front page from when I made it in January (this forum is so sad), I might as well bump it...
The game has been confirmed for a Spring 2012 date, and we should be getting trailers and gameplay within the coming days.
Also, on an interesting note, it seems Final Fantasy isn't the only Square franchise in the mix anymore; KH3D will feature characters from The World Ends With You, including Neku and the Reapers.
Great, now I have to play TWEWY.
...Wait, what? They're going with THEM?
Quote from: Neerb on September 14, 2011, 08:33:55 PM
Well, since this thread is still front page from when I made it in January (this forum is so sad), I might as well bump it...
The game has been confirmed for a Spring 2012 date, and we should be getting trailers and gameplay within the coming days.
Also, on an interesting note, it seems Final Fantasy isn't the only Square franchise in the mix anymore; KH3D will feature characters from The World Ends With You, including Neku and the Reapers.
big fag game
Quote from: Custom on September 16, 2011, 12:11:55 AM
big fag game
Really? I've heard some pretty nice things about TWEWY.
Quote from: Neerb on September 16, 2011, 05:00:59 AM
Really? I've heard some pretty nice things about TWEWY.
no, twewy is great
but mashing dream drop is a big fag game
becuase it's jsut a clusterintercourse of things that don't belong together
it's all just a poorly written fanfic at this point
Quote from: Custom on September 16, 2011, 07:43:03 AM
no, twewy is great
but mashing dream drop is a big fag game
becuase it's jsut a clusterintercourse of things that don't belong together
it's all just a poorly written fanfic at this point
Big SHITTY MCSHIT game
horrible idea
and neku crossover poop doesn't even make any intercourse ing sense considering that to be in the reaper's game, you have to be dead, which a screenshot shows. Neku has the timer so that means he's dead. however, he's in the KH universe, where being dead = heartless and if you're vaginay enough, a nobody too. so what the intercourse ? the rules of death directly contradict each other here.
that and neku + riku + sora has to be the most homosexual a game can get. it'll probably be the Neku that was like I HATE PEOPLE OMG ANGST ANGST ANGST and suddenly sora becomes his level five boyfriend that teaches him the value of hurt feelings
yeah this is a horrible intercourse ing idea
Japan
Contradicting poop since 14000 BC
This is Kingdom Hearts. You know? Contradictions: The Game: The Series.
that's only if you actually consider KH2 canon or, if you're not a faggot and use normal words like me, existent.
kh2 didn't happen but somehow I like to pretend that 358/2 Days did with characters that just look eerily similar to Roxas and friends.
also COM didn't either
in fact like this series doesn't exist by my standards anymore
Quote from: Bearissoslow on September 26, 2011, 12:56:19 AM
yeah playing kingdom hearts is a horrible intercourse ing idea
Quote from: Bearissoslow on September 27, 2011, 10:44:48 PM
that's only if you actually consider KH2 canon or, if you're not a faggot and use normal words like me, existent.
kh2 didn't happen but somehow I like to pretend that 358/2 Days did with characters that just look eerily similar to Roxas and friends.
also COM didn't either
in fact like this series doesn't exist by my standards anymore
wat
New 10 minute trailer shows lots of new plot elements, more of the weird new animal side-kick mechanic, and [re]confirms the following worlds:
-Traverse Town (basically a TWEWY world now, with how many characters it has)
-Mickey Mouse's The Three Musketeers (no idea how they'll write this off)
-Fantasia (not just Yen Sid, but a whole world with the Flower scene, Centaur scene, Sorcerer's Apprentice scene, and Chernabog scene)
-Pinocchio (actual world now, not just Monstro)
-Tron Legacy (with Sam and Flynn, despite Flynn not being in KH2)
-Hunchback of Notre Dame (Catholicism? In MY JRPG?)
I lost a ton of interest in this game, but now I'm more excited; I just hope Jeff Bridges is somehow willing/forced to reprise his role as Flynn.
No international date yet, but Japan gets the game at the end of March.
Love the intro thingamahoosin with the great graphics and flashbacks of past games.
Heartless pets? The intercourse ?
Also, that red head in purple who's from another game, is he from Final Fantasy too?
Quote from: JrDude 益 on February 17, 2012, 01:26:17 PM
Love the intro thingamahoosin with the great graphics and flashbacks of past games.
Heartless pets? The intercourse ?
Also, that red head in purple who's from another game, is he from Final Fantasy too?
Well, these aren't Heartless, they're some new kind of enemy called Dream Eaters or something to that effect.
As for the red head, that would be Neku, from Square's DS cult hit "The World Ends With You." Apparently Square has decided Final Fantasy isn't enough representation of their company, so Traverse Town will now be populated with characters from TWEWY and visually altered to be more fitting (such as graffiti on the walls and entirely new sections of the town).
TWEWY has a ton of characters in DDD.
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120103195432/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/e/e9/Neku_%28Scan%29_KH_3D.png/200px-Neku_%28Scan%29_KH_3D.png)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120124225759/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/d/d2/Joshua_KH3D.png/190px-Joshua_KH3D.png)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120125034321/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/7/7c/Beattrans.png/200px-Beattrans.png)(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120125034131/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/d/da/Shiki.png/200px-Shiki.png)(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120124230251/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/3/35/Rhyme.png/200px-Rhyme.png)
Quote from: The Riddler on February 17, 2012, 02:21:26 PM
TWEWY has a ton of characters in DDD.
[spoiler](http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120103195432/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/e/e9/Neku_%28Scan%29_KH_3D.png/200px-Neku_%28Scan%29_KH_3D.png)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120124225759/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/d/d2/Joshua_KH3D.png/190px-Joshua_KH3D.png)
(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120125034321/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/7/7c/Beattrans.png/200px-Beattrans.png)(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120125034131/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/d/da/Shiki.png/200px-Shiki.png)(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120124230251/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/3/35/Rhyme.png/200px-Rhyme.png)[/spoiler]
Could be hint.
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/17/kingdom-hearts-3d-english-recording-underway-some-actors-already-done/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/02/17/kingdom-hearts-3d-english-recording-underway-some-actors-already-done/)
Good, the American release team is working with the voices as we speak. Zexion's VA finished, and Neku's original VA reported a week ago that he's almost finished.
7 years and we still don't have KH3.
Square Enix is run by a bunch of intercourse ing chimpanzees. KH2 sold like intercourse ing crack. Tired of this spin-off poop, there is no excuse for this crap.
I am actually very excited about this game. I'm super excited about the Hunchback of Notre Dame world. :3
Quote from: Michio Kaku on February 17, 2012, 09:04:40 PM
7 years and we still don't have KH3.
Square Enix is run by a bunch of intercourse ing chimpanzees. KH2 sold like intercourse ing crack. Tired of this spin-off poop, there is no excuse for this crap.
Why exactly do people think "3" is some all-powerful magic number? What could possibly make someone want to play 3 but not want to play the other games? It can't be gameplay, since BBS and 358/2 have arguably better gameplay than 2's "press X to win" strategy; it can't be story, since the people who want 3 keep calling the sequels, prequels, and midquels we've been getting "spin-offs" instead of addressing them as the key components of story that they really are (not to mention BBS had a way better story than 1); it can't be console power, since people wanted 3 back on the PS2 before PS3 came out while the 3DS is has been shown to be clearly stronger (and with the same buttons if you get CPP). I just don't get it; heck, the series could have very well just STOPPED after what happened in 2, it was the handheld games' additional plot elements that justify 3 in the first place.
It's just like how Sonic "fans" are always whining about some game called "Adventure 3" when in reality they should be whining about how SEGA forgot how to make a console game; if there's no plot build up, no learning from mistakes, and no creative advances in gameplay, then a game called "Adventure 3" would just suck anyway (and it DID, since 06 had the exact same elements as 1 & 2).
When I refer to 3, its not in terms of gameplay or story necessarily. Especially considering Kingdom Hearts' story makes no sense(putting it lightly).
It should be obvious that I'm referring to what platform these games are on. This type of game just feels better on a console.
Quote from: Neerb on February 18, 2012, 08:54:09 AM
it can't be console power, since people wanted 3 back on the PS2 before PS3 came out while the 3DS is has been shown to be clearly stronger (and with the same buttons if you get CPP). I just don't get it; heck, the series could have very well just STOPPED after what happened in 2, it was the handheld games' additional plot elements that justify 3 in the first place.
Uh, what? Kingdom Hearts 2 came out in 2005. That summer, we were introduced to the PS3. People never wanted KH3 to be on the PS2. NO ONE. When talking about the PS3, people EXPECTED Kindom Hearts 3. So yes, its console power. People want an HD Kingdom Hearts. This isn't exactly difficult to understand and makes complete sense. When you establish a franchise on a platform and transition it to a completely different one altogether(console to handheld) you unfortunately alienate some of your fanbase. It's just how it is.
The experience man, the experience. I prefer console games. I lost interest in KH when they went handheld only. The DS ones suck from what I've played, to boot.
People want a console game.
People want an official 3 in the series.
Also, I heard somewhere that, after 3 is released, that is the end of the Sora Story. Sora's time with the Key Blade and just about everyone else that existed in the Sora plot, will stop being the main characters of the game, and will start off using new ones, with new stories, and not build off of this one anymore. Or something like that. Don't quote me on it.
Quote from: JrDude 益 on February 18, 2012, 01:12:00 PM
Also, I heard somewhere that, after 3 is released, that is the end of the Sora Story. Sora's time with the Key Blade and just about everyone else that existed in the Sora plot, will stop being the main characters of the game, and will start off using new ones, with new stories, and not build off of this one anymore. Or something like that. Don't quote me on it.
Tetsuya Nomura has stated that 3 will end the Xehanort Saga, but Sora will continue to be the main protagonist.
"Xehanort Saga"
Well I hope the next story arc makes more sense than this one. I shouldn't get my hopes up though.
Quote from: Michio Kaku on February 20, 2012, 06:29:01 AM
"Xehanort Saga"
Well I hope the next story arc makes more sense than this one. I shouldn't get my hopes up though.
I'm not sure if I'd even want to continue...
I mean, I guess I'll cross that bridge when it comes, but frankly this single connected story about fighting Xehanort is... well, all the series has ever known. The plot has always revolved around him, he's always the big boss (either behind the scenes or in a literal final boss); I'm just not sure what the series would DO once he's done. Plus, if I'm ever going to stop playing this series, I'd think (and hope) that the big finale in 3 would be the place to end it.
It "bombed" in Japan. The quotes are there because it didn't sell badly, but it still only sold about two thirds of what was expected and half as much as BbS did. Seems clear that the KH fanbase prefers Sony platforms.
Well, 3DS owners spent their money on Kid Icarus two weeks ago; PSP owners had been saving money for years before BBS came along.
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 04, 2012, 08:46:17 AM
Well, 3DS owners spent their money on Kid Icarus two weeks ago; PSP owners had been saving money for years before BBS came along.
I imagine that sales will be stable. It's a KH game.
Quote from: The True Nicolas Cage on April 04, 2012, 08:46:17 AM
Well, 3DS owners spent their money on Kid Icarus two weeks ago; PSP owners had been saving money for years before BBS came along.
Shots fired.
That joke doesn't really work in Japan, though. lol
US release date is July 30.
...but is it even a good game to begin with?
Quote from: Not Sad Keanu on April 05, 2012, 09:38:12 AM
...but is it even a good game to begin with?
lol
I haven't heard anything especially bad about the quality. It's made by the Birth by Sleep team.
It only sold through <65% of its first week stock, and there's apparently a game-ending bug in the game (3DS games can't be patched yet). This game is totally intercourse ed in Japan, and you can bet that SE isn't happy. I bet they'll end up porting it to PSP to make up for it.
Tales of Graces all over again
At least we finally got Tales of Graces F
Quote from: Not Sad Keanu on April 06, 2012, 07:53:22 AM
Tales of Graces all over again
At least we finally got Tales of Graces F
In this case, however, we'd only get the 3DS version because lol psp in the west.
Everyone I know that bought one just bought one to hack it. It's why I bought one.
Comes out in 3 days. Not as excited as I was for the last couple games, but it's basically the last step to THE END (second-to-last step if you count the fact that they won't start KH3 until they finish FF Versus XIII, the release of which is starting to seem just as mythical), so there's that. Plus, a couple reviewers said it's better than BBS, which would be great since BBS was possibly my favorite in the series.
Quote from: Trevelyan on July 28, 2012, 10:26:06 AM
Comes out in 3 days. Not as excited as I was for the last couple games, but it's basically the last step to THE END (second-to-last step if you count the fact that they won't start KH3 until they finish FF Versus XIII, the release of which is starting to seem just as mythical), so there's that. Plus, a couple reviewers said it's better than BBS, which would be great since BBS was possibly my favorite in the series.
If we lived in Australia or Europe, we would've been playing the game by now.
Quote from: DededeCloneChris on July 28, 2012, 12:32:19 PM
If we lived in Australia or Europe, we would've been playing the game by now.
I think there are enough reasons for a gamer to NOT live in Australia or Europe to make up for it.
Got the game today, and I'm having a lot of fun with it. I didn't get very far before my battery started dying, though. That's what I get for not charging my 3DS the night before. :/
The rest of my post contains some pretty mild spoilers. (About what you'd get if you read a game review.) I'm spoiler tagging it just in case, though.
[spoiler]One of the most common complaints I've heard about the game so far is the drop system, because if you drop in the middle of a boss fight you have to start it all over again when you come back. So far I haven't had any problems with it. I just always drop when the meter starts to get low. Either that, or I just stay in the same area until the game forces me to drop. This way I don't lose any progress.
Also... I'm liking the Dream Eater party members, and not just because I like cute things. (Though that's certainly a factor.) I always found Donald and Goofy to be a bit annoying. The Dream Eater don't talk, don't use up your items all willy-nilly, and are useful in combat without getting in your way. Quite an improvement, in my opinion.
The combat is pretty fun and flows smoothly thanks to a new feature called Flowmotion that allows you to bounce off walls and swing on lamp posts in order to launch yourself at the Nightmare Dream Eaters. I'm still getting used to the controls and sometimes have trouble with the camera, but that's just me. The circle pad pro probably makes the controls easier to deal with.[/spoiler]
I'm loving this game so far; I've beaten the first two levels, and I'm liking the Dream Eaters a lot. They're surprisingly deep in how you can interact with them (even change their colors!), yet their leveling systems are thankfully easy compared to the last couple games (the abilities YOU earn are actually dependent on which 3 Dream Eaters are in your party and how well you've raised them). Frankly, I don't remember the last time any kind of pet-raising/fighting combo was this user-friendly (you'd be surprised how many there are besides Pokemon).
About to start the Tron: Legacy level... in 3D... heck yes.
Eeeeeeee! I can't wait until I get to play around with the Dream Eaters a bit more! My 3DS needs to charge faster! > <
The fact the Flowmotion kind of makes battles easier is balanced by the fact these DAMN CREATURES keep popping out like crazy. It's like a battle of endurance!
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And I love it.
Here's a VERY important piece of info.
If you're playing on Standard Mode, don't finish the game till you have seven trophies. In Proud Mode, you need five trophies collected.
There's a secret ending that can only be unlocked doing the above.
Who the intercourse doesn't play on Proud mode? lel
Quote from: Z on August 03, 2012, 07:53:05 PM
Who the intercourse doesn't play on Proud mode? lel
Me.
The era of button mashing was over after KH II.
Quote from: Z on August 03, 2012, 09:26:23 PM
wut
In case you didn't understand, please re-read the post till you get it.
Quote from: Z on August 03, 2012, 07:53:05 PM
Who the intercourse doesn't play on Proud mode? lel
Your girlfriend doesn't. That's who. :<
BTW, not only do you NEED the quantity of trophies, but you ALSO need to answer three questions presented to you in the ending CORRECTLY.
Sadly, I don't know the answers. I don't want to stumble upon spoilers surrounding the answers.
Quote from: DededeCloneChris on August 03, 2012, 10:29:13 PM
In case you didn't understand, please re-read the post till you get it.
meh i still enjoy button mashing
Well, I got the answers! Navigating through Gamefaqs without getting spoiled was risky, but here they are. It's just answers, don't worry:
Order:
First - 1st answer (Losing something...)
Second - 2nd answer (My close...)
Third - 2nd answer (to recover...)
Written Form:
[spoiler]
1. Losing something that is important
2. My close friends
3. To recover something important.
[/spoiler]
It doesn't show at the end of the credits, but rather, in the Mementos menu after saving the game.
There's also a third requirement to the secret video; you must unlock the secret message (different than the video), which is done by hitting all the gold letters in the dive minigame during the second part of the end credits.
Also, the secret video is on youtube, which is how I watched it.
Anyways, I beat the game a couple days ago. It's one of the moat fun titles in the series, but the plot reaches new levels of convolusion. I had to rewatch some scenes in theater mode and look up some online explanations just to grasp certain things about the story, because they don't even try to clarify certain concepts. If you want a somewhat spoilery idea of what I mean, check the spoiler.
[spoiler]Take the most confusing parts of Kingdom Hearts lore you can think of, mix it with the most convoluted parts of Inception, add TIME TRAVEL, and retcon every past plan of the villains as mini back-up plans feeding into a larger impossibly complex master plan, and you have Dream Drop Distance.[/spoiler]
Quote from: Trevelyan on August 05, 2012, 07:47:34 AM
[spoiler]Take the most confusing parts of Kingdom Hearts lore you can think of, mix it with the most convoluted parts of Inception, add TIME TRAVEL, and retcon every past plan of the villains as mini back-up plans feeding into a larger impossibly complex master plan, and you have Dream Drop Distance.[/spoiler]
Oh, I KNOW.
[spoiler]Squenix has a very creepy obsession with time travel lately... Yet another similarity that compares to FF XIII-2[/spoiler]