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[Fimbulvetr]

Is it just me, or does the lock-on function in this game blow? Half the time it just randomly deactivates for no discernible reason.

It helps that literally every endgame boss has some sort of teleport ability that kills lock-on. |:|

 

[Colocho]

Will get this, but I don't how I'll juggle this + P3P + VCII + MGS: PW.

Seriously, the PSP is fucking awesome.

 

[Kingsora]

My special edition arrived this morning, my mum nabbed it to give me as a birthday present tomorrow, i'll probably sit and play it at work all day long (can't beleive im buying PSP games again!)

It's also my bday tommorow *High five*

 

[kyo_daikun]

It's also my bday tommorow *High five*

Virgos rock! In hindsight I should have just kept the game and be playing it right now, lameness...

 

[Kingsora]

Virgos rock! In hindsight I should have just kept the game and be playing it right now, lameness...

At least you have something to look forward to tommorow, I hate bdays, they make me feel old =(

 

[Septimus]

I know nothing about this game (Big KH fan though) and I'm about to go pick it up right now. I hear there are 3 stories/characters. Is there a preferred order? Or is only one character available at the start?

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Happy birthday!

Ontopic : Gonna pick BBS up on the way homefrom work o/

I know nothing about this game (Big KH fan though) and I'm about to go pick it up right now. I hear there are 3 stories/characters. Is there a preferred order? Or is only one character available at the start?

You can choose any of the three at the start
Chronologically, story wise you wanna play it Terra > Ventus > Aqua

 

[Kingsora]

I know nothing about this game (Big KH fan though) and I'm about to go pick it up right now. I hear there are 3 stories/characters. Is there a preferred order? Or is only one character available at the start?

Terra - Ven - Aqua is the best way according to Nomura, but you can follow a different path if you want

 

[kyo_daikun]

Terra - Ven - Aqua is the best way according to Nomura, but you can follow a different path if you want

This needs to be added to the OP, I see it getting asked on nearly every page :lol

 

[Pureauthor]

Beat Terra's story. The final boss seems to have a real issue with choosing whether or not to acknowledge that I hit him. Annoying as heck. :/

Time to take a break from KH:BbS.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

Does the PSP Bundle for this game have the kingdom hearts silkscreen on the back like the japanese version or is it just a silver psp?

Edit: Finally found a youtube video of the US version. LAME.

 

[mjc]

So are the three character's storylines the same thing or is it a three story/three different perspectives and adventures type of thing?

 

[Fimbulvetr]

So are the three character's storylines the same thing or is it a three story/three different perspectives and adventures type of thing?

3 different perspectives.

The characters travel separately.

 

[ShockingAlberto]

Spoiler

__Hook__

is really difficult. I'm starting to not have fun fighting him.

 

[Reknoc]

Wow Terra why are you so dumb. I kinda regret playing him first, maybe he would have been a neat character that when he's Sasukeing it up I would assume he was super tricked by the villains and not simply told something dumb and he totally believed them.

 

[Bebpo]

Wow Terra why are you so dumb. I kinda regret playing him first, maybe he would have been a neat character that when he's Sasukeing it up I would assume he was super tricked by the villains and not simply told something dumb and he totally believed them.

Yeah, despite what everyone says in this thread you really are supposed to do Ventus first. Makes the story more enjoyable because you get a good lead off the bat and it makes you want to know what happened to Terra to cause him to do what he was doing.

 

[MemoirsofMimi]

If anyone would like a copy of the UK-exclusive limited edition, send me a message. It's $50

 

[duckroll]

Yeah, despite what everyone says in this thread you really are supposed to do Ventus first. Makes the story more enjoyable because you get a good lead off the bat and it makes you want to know what happened to Terra to cause him to do what he was doing.

Nonsense. You're just jealous that Terra gets all the love because you want to suck on Ventus/Roxas/Sora's little boy penis! :lol

 

[StuBurns]

Vent is clearly meant to be played first, just based on his positioning, the question is which order makes the story come together most smoothly. The design intent is for the player to choose Vent first, it just might not actually be the most enjoyable way to play it.

 

[Jerk]

It helps that literally every endgame boss has some sort of teleport ability that kills lock-on. |:|

It really depends on when you use it and which one you use.

Terra's string of bosses were made much easier when using certain shotlock abilities.

 

[duckroll]

Vent is clearly meant to be played first, just based on his positioning, the question is which order makes the story come together most smoothly. The design intent is for the player to choose Vent first, it just might not actually be the most enjoyable way to play it.

No. Terra was designed to be played first. Unless you think the director is "clearly" wrong.

 

[StuBurns]

No. Terra was designed to be played first. Unless you think the director is "clearly" wrong.

Then the start of the game is very very poorly designed.

 

[Jerk]

Vent is clearly meant to be played first, just based on his positioning, the question is which order makes the story come together most smoothly. The design intent is for the player to choose Vent first, it just might not actually be the most enjoyable way to play it.

I agree.

Everything about Ven screams 'beginner.'

From his character to his story to his combat style and abilities.

Terra stuff just happens to be chronologically first.

 

[ExtraKr1spy]

Playing Ventus right now and I don't think I'm enjoying it as much. sucks having to relearn all the abilities/commands I got with Terra.

 

[duckroll]

Then the start of the game is very very poorly designed.

Nope, the game is very well designed. You're just wrong. Deal with it.

 

[StuBurns]

Nope, the game is very well designed. You're just wrong. Deal with it.

Okay, tell me what in the design makes the users think they should choose Terra?

 

[Jerk]

Playing Ventus right now and I don't think I'm enjoying it as much. sucks having to relearn all the abilities/commands I got with Terra.

Terra was much more fun to play as.

I really dislike Ven's shorter reach and low damage.

 

[duckroll]

Okay, tell me what in the design makes the users think they should choose Terra?

He's a sexy man, he's the tallest, and he was a woman in FFVI. Do we really need more reasons?

 

[Hcoregamer00]

Will get this, but I don't how I'll juggle this + P3P + VCII + MGS: PW.

Seriously, the PSP is fucking awesome.

I know how you feel, except MGS with Phantasy Star Portable 2 in my situation.

 

[StuBurns]

He's a sexy man, he's the tallest, and he was a woman in FFVI. Do we really need more reasons?

So you have no argument really?

When you start the game, Vent is the character featured on the start menu, Vent is the first character you play as, Vent is implied to be the least experienced, Vent is described as being a 'middle ground' of the other two. I can't think of a single reason anyone would select other others outside of preferring the designs, or wanting to play as a girl, or thinking Vent might be too emo, etc.

I think the game strongly suggests the player play thru first time with Vent, and if the director wanted people to start off as Terra, the team should have done a far better job of communicating it.

 

[duckroll]

Terra was much more fun to play as.

I really dislike Ven's shorter reach and low damage.

I did too at first, but then when you mix his long range commands along with a bit of magic, it makes quite a difference very quickly. The play style of the characters are actually different enough that it's pretty commendable.

 

[Reknoc]

He's a sexy man, he's the tallest, and he was a woman in FFVI. Do we really need more reasons?

Yea, well, he wears stupid pants which is fitting because he's a pretty stupid guy I'm surprised he can dress himself with all those straps. Maybe if he dressed like Terra in FFVI... Hm... Hmm... urgh...

Hm... mmm

Uh though I guess he is on the title screen.

 

[duckroll]

So you have no argument really?

If you choose to ignore the undeniable facts I listed, sure. Terra is more of a man than you are, and you just can't deal with it deep inside. I understand, and it's really nothing to be ashamed of.

 

[Fimbulvetr]

Whatever, Aqua trumps both of those idiots.

 

[Hcoregamer00]

So you have no argument really?

When you start the game, Vent is the character featured on the start menu, Vent is the first character you play as, Vent is implied to be the least experienced, Vent is described as being a 'middle ground' of the other two. I can't think of a single reason anyone would select other others outside of preferring the designs, or wanting to play as a girl, or thinking Vent might be too emo, etc.

I think the game strongly suggests the player play thru first time with Vent, and if the director wanted people to start off as Terra, the team should have done a far better job of communicating it.

To be fair, on the character select screen the order goes Terra, Ventus, and Aqua.

That to me is a big hint what the main team wants you to play.

 

[StuBurns]

If you choose to ignore the undeniable facts I listed, sure. Terra is more of a man than you are, and you just can't deal with it deep inside. I understand, and it's really nothing to be ashamed of.

If I could breakdown in tears and hug you right now, I would.

 

[duckroll]

If I could breakdown in tears and hug you right now, I would.

I'm now imagining that scene in Fight Club with Bob, and I'm not sure how I feel...

 

[Diablos54]

Well I finally finished Terra's story, although I missed one chest in Disney World which I spent almost an hour looking for . From what I've played so far, this is easily better than the rest of the KH series (Apart from maybe the first), the combat is so much better than it was in KH II, lots more to customise and just outright more fun. Time to start Ven's story next, I can see why Terra should have been done first after his ending, as

Spoiler

it doesn't say what happened to the other two. But do we find out what happened to Terra, like in the secret movie or something?

 

[StuBurns]

I'm now imagining that scene in Fight Club with Bob, and I'm not sure how I feel...

I'm now hearing "you're too fucking blond" over and over in my head...

 

[Peff]

Well I finally finished Terra's story, although I missed one chest in Disney World which I spent almost an hour looking for . From what I've played so far, this is easily better than the rest of the KH series (Apart from maybe the first), the combat is so much better than it was in KH II, lots more to customise and just outright more fun. Time to start Ven's story next, I can see why Terra should have been done first after his ending, as

Spoiler

it doesn't say what happened to the other two. But do we find out what happened to Terra, like in the secret movie or something?

Yeah, yes you do. Also, the chest you're missing is probably

Spoiler

the one in front of the roof when you exit the pinball machine. Just Air Dash there and get it.

.

 

[duckroll]

Well I finally finished Terra's story, although I missed one chest in Disney World which I spent almost an hour looking for .

It might be on one of the roofs, which you can get to using air dash or something after going to the highest roof from the pinball machine. Or it might be on one of the sides of the pinball machine.

 

[jaundicejuice]

I've only sort of played through a portion of the first and second Kingdom Hearts games, how easy is it going to be to get into Birth By Sleep?

 

[StuBurns]

I've only sort of played through a portion of the first and second Kingdom Hearts games, how easy is it going to be to get into Birth By Sleep?

Very.

 

[duckroll]

I've only sort of played through a portion of the first and second Kingdom Hearts games, how easy is it going to be to get into Birth By Sleep?

You use the analog nub to move a character around, and you press triangle to make awesome shit happen. Really easy honestly. As far as the story goes, it'll make as much or as little sense regardless of what you're played before.

 

[Diablos54]

It might be on one of the roofs, which you can get to using air dash or something after going to the highest roof from the pinball machine. Or it might be on one of the sides of the pinball machine.

I got both of those, I swear I looked everywhere like 3 times :lol, but oh well I'm sure it's nothing important.

 

[Peff]

I got both of those, I swear I looked everywhere like 3 times :lol, but oh well I'm sure it's nothing important.

Hm... you do know there are two on the left side of the pinball, do you? That one is hidden by the camera angle pretty well.

 

[duckroll]

I got both of those, I swear I looked everywhere like 3 times :lol, but oh well I'm sure it's nothing important.

Oh. I think I know which one you're missing. In the clockwork area, when you first step on the first gear which goes up and down, move the camera as it goes up, and there's a platform RIGHT next to it (which would normally be behind the camera) with a chest there.

 

[Jerk]

Whatever, Aqua trumps both of those idiots.

By a county mile.

She is infinitely more likable than the other two.

 

[Diablos54]

Oh. I think I know which one you're missing. In the clockwork area, when you first step on the first gear which goes up and down, move the camera as it goes up, and there's a platform RIGHT next to it (which would normally be behind the camera) with a chest there.

I can't remember this one, I'll have a look when I get back!

 

[duckroll]

By county mile.

She is infinitely more likable than the other two.

You're just saying that cause she's a lady. Too bad she's not real, and she won't go out with you!