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It All Began With... Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep |OT|
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jaundicejuice
Member
Damn it. What am I missing out on without that save file?
jaundicejuice said:
Basically the ending. Not just the secret ending either.
Just skip all cutscenes and put it on normal and you can breeze through in like 3 hours I'm sure. Although if you want the secret ending, make sure you complete all profiles on at least proud mode.
jaundicejuice
Member
Damn it, it's like a force of habit to roll with 3 save files in an rpg. 
jaundicejuice
Member
I can see why people say Aqua can get ridiculously over-powered. I just unlocked the Bladecharge command style, which effectively doubles, if not triples the reach of her keyblade and the AoE finisher is pretty devastating.
jaundicejuice
Member
I beat Aqua's campaign earlier today and based off of what I saw on youtube, I will be replaying Terra's quest to get back that save file I overwrote since it looks like I'm missing out on a cool boos fight. Just don't know when I'll get to doing that exactly.
Overall Birth By Sleep was pretty fucking rad. Yeah, I said rad. Kind of glad I saved Aqua's campaign for last, while she started off weak, she was easily the most powerful of the three by the end of it. Bladecharge and Ghost Drive were pretty ridiculously powerful command styles.
Now it's on to Kingdom Hearts, going to play through the rest of the series, for the first time, in chronological order. It'll be interesting to see how the series has evolved.
Overall Birth By Sleep was pretty fucking rad. Yeah, I said rad. Kind of glad I saved Aqua's campaign for last, while she started off weak, she was easily the most powerful of the three by the end of it. Bladecharge and Ghost Drive were pretty ridiculously powerful command styles.
Now it's on to Kingdom Hearts, going to play through the rest of the series, for the first time, in chronological order. It'll be interesting to see how the series has evolved.
Fimbulvetr
Member
Aru said:
Seriously.
Just wait for 3DS and pretend the rest never happened.
Pureauthor
Member
You know, I wish they'd revisit the CoM battle system.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
Man, I still need to beat this. I'm still at the end of Terra's story... which is still my first play through.
The reason I've set it aside for so long isn't because I dislike the game but because I liked it TOO much. The combat more specifically. I would play just to constantly fight, level up slots (whatever they were called), swap them out for lower levels, level those up, create new abilities, level those up and so on because the combat here is THAT enjoyale. The thing was, I sort of burnt myself out I guess plus new games came out so I sort of stuck it on the back burner.
The reason I've set it aside for so long isn't because I dislike the game but because I liked it TOO much. The combat more specifically. I would play just to constantly fight, level up slots (whatever they were called), swap them out for lower levels, level those up, create new abilities, level those up and so on because the combat here is THAT enjoyale. The thing was, I sort of burnt myself out I guess plus new games came out so I sort of stuck it on the back burner.
MoonsaultSlayer
Member
aerts1js said:
Umm... spoiler that, dude. What the hell.
Great Game! I just finished all three campaigns and it's definetely better than Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2. The gameplay, graphics, and music were incredible and the story wasn't half bad although I was starting to grow tired of it by the end of the third campaign.
Although I do have one question. I beat all the campaigns on proud mode and the only secret report I'm missing is #5. Where do I find it?
Although I do have one question. I beat all the campaigns on proud mode and the only secret report I'm missing is #5. Where do I find it?
RadioHeadAche
Member
Aru said:
By comparison the first game is really, really slow with the combat. I don't think I can play KH1 again as a result (among other things).
Electivirus
Member
RadioHeadAche said:
Oh god yes. Even the DS titles are more polished. Gameplay-wise, anyway.
Ajemsuhgao
Member
I've been stuck on a boss fight for like a month now, and haven't had the desire to go back to this game because of it.
I'm in the fissure before the Keyblade Graveyard, and the fight that comes up is just ridiculously hard for me for some reason. I'm either severely underleveled, or doing it wrong. I'm level 32, but he kills me really, really fast.
Any tips for this fight?
EDIT: Nevermind...dodge rolling constantly and shotlocks helped a lot. That fight was pretty annoying, still.
I'm in the fissure before the Keyblade Graveyard, and the fight that comes up is just ridiculously hard for me for some reason. I'm either severely underleveled, or doing it wrong. I'm level 32, but he kills me really, really fast.
Any tips for this fight?
EDIT: Nevermind...dodge rolling constantly and shotlocks helped a lot. That fight was pretty annoying, still.
LTTP. I started this game a few months ago, but was sidetracked with other games. I'm on my 1st campaign (Aqua) and fighting
and I CANNOT beat him :-(. I grinded a bit cause I kept dying, I'm level 24 now. I think I'm doing better than when I fought him at first, since I was level 20. I'm using Magic Hour, some projectile magic and Bubble Blaster. Is there a trick to getting HP boost commands? I could really use some more HP cause I'm getting tired of one to two hit kills.
2nd fight against Vanitas in Never Land
Pureauthor
Member
Chairhome said:
Any particular attack you have issues with? Aqua and Ven both have very good dodging (as opposed to Terra's, which sucks), so if worst comes to worst, mash Square until you see an opening to drop a Firaga in his face, then repeat.
I think the problem is that I lose lock on him a lot when he goes underground. And when I don't see him, he pops out of the ground and it usually kills me or puts me near death. Maybe I should just have more Cure spells/potions equipped. Magic Hour is my go to attack since it teleports me right to him. I think maybe I'm just being too aggressive and fighting him like a regular enemy. I usually dodge all over the place, but I usually get pegged by an attack when he's behind me and I don't anticipate what he's doing.
After leveling up a lot, I finally was able to beat him. Finished Aqua's story, started Terra, and man, this game is awesome. I'm completely enamored by the game again, and I feel like I shouldn't have many problems for the rest of this game. I'm playing on Critical mode, and had to level up a bit, but I haven't had too many issues. I guess Aqua's was the most difficult? Can't wait to finish the rest of the game, and what a delight this game is after being completely disappointed with 358/2.
semiconscious
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Chairhome said:
as a non-kh fan (hated/quit the first one, mostly enjoyed & finished kh2), i continue to have very fond memories of this game. one of the best looking, & most addictive, rpgs on the psp, whether you like the series or not...
Electivirus
Member
Ordered a PSP and this game from Amazon. One-day shipping. By this time tomorrow, I'll be playing the best game in the series.
Electivirus
Member
And now I have it! Even from the few minutes I've spent with the game, the command deck is super-fun to use, the battles themselves are really fluid, and it easily blows every other game in the series out of the water in this regard.
Also, holy shit this game is gorgeous.
Also, holy shit this game is gorgeous.
I actually haven't messed with the command board much. Its there a big benefit? And man. It took me a few hours to beat terra's final boss. I think I was tired last night, only took a few tries this morning and I finished it. Working in ventus's campaign now. Can't wait to finish it!
Fimbulvetr
Member
Chairhome said:
Boards can get you new commands and give a massive XP boost to the ones you already have.
Also it's the only way to get Pete's D-Link and you need to win them in the Mirage Arena in order to get everything.
I suggest going to the Mirage Arena whenever you wanna play the Command Board.
Electivirus
Member
Square Enix did wonders with the character animations in this game, but...I can't help but think they went a wee bit too far with
Literally every scene he's in has him gesturing wildly with his fingers in a way that makes him look as if he's milking a giant cow.
Oh, and fuck the command board. Never before have I been so inclined to bash Tigger's head in.
Master Xehanort.
Oh, and fuck the command board. Never before have I been so inclined to bash Tigger's head in.
Fimbulvetr
Member
Electivirus said:
Pro-tip:
See where it says "Hand" right under "Roll"? Use that, as it's your only advantage over the AI players.
Don't spam it obviously, or you won't be able to buy board pieces. Use your proper judgement.
For example: If you are moving over an area with a lot of enemy owned board pieces, use something like Two Dice to have a higher chance of avoiding them or GP protector so you don't lose any points if you land on one.
Here's a list man, learn it: http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Command_Board#Effects
WrenchNinja
Member
You don't need to know anything to enjoy this. I guess just know that Sora is the Jesus/chosen one/whatever of the KH universe.hertog said:ok just got the game. What do I need to know about the KH storyline to enjoy this?
Only played part 1 for 40% and that was quite some years ago
Despite the difficulties I had with certain bosses (spending maybe two hours on a few of them, having to leave, grind, then come back on some), I finally beat this game and I loved it. The best KH game by far, I really hope the 3DS version delivers. The story and the combat made this game spectacular. I finished the game on Proud with Aqua then Critical for the rest of the game. The Secret Movie was nice, too. I'm not totally sure I understand everything, due to my fuzzy memory of the previous games, but wow, what a great game.
Melhisedek
Member
Guys I have only played the first KH, will I be ok with the story if I play this next?
Electivirus
Member
Melhisedek said:
The story has a lot of little nods to the rest of the series, though it's for the most part self-contained.
Ventus campaign is so much better than Terra's.
I finished the game with Terra first. Thought it was fun, but it felt a little like "Kingdom Hearts lite". While the combat and general mechanics were great, everything else felt very uninspired. Bland levels, almost no story, weak cutscenes, weak character...
Now I'm about halfway through Ventus campaign and it feels like a proper Kingdom Hearts game, with more interaction between the player and Disney's characters and stories, with more interesting levels. Kinda wish there were a better selection of Disney worlds though.
Combat feels better too, since Ventus is faster. Story is still complete nonsense though, but hey, it's Kingdom Hearts, so that's to be expected.
I really miss Donald and Goofy though. They were a big part of why the story was fun to experience, dumb or not.
I finished the game with Terra first. Thought it was fun, but it felt a little like "Kingdom Hearts lite". While the combat and general mechanics were great, everything else felt very uninspired. Bland levels, almost no story, weak cutscenes, weak character...
Now I'm about halfway through Ventus campaign and it feels like a proper Kingdom Hearts game, with more interaction between the player and Disney's characters and stories, with more interesting levels. Kinda wish there were a better selection of Disney worlds though.
Combat feels better too, since Ventus is faster. Story is still complete nonsense though, but hey, it's Kingdom Hearts, so that's to be expected.
I really miss Donald and Goofy though. They were a big part of why the story was fun to experience, dumb or not.
Seven Force
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Yeah, the game is sort of designed so that the combat gets a bit deeper with each story. (You'll have a blast with Aqua.)heringer said:
If I recall correctly, Ventus' progression through the story was designed to be like Sora's romps through Disney Worlds in KH1 & KH2, which is why Ventus interacts and becomes more generally involved with the Disney characters in their respective worlds throughout his story.
heringer said:
Are you saying that because he's another Sora (look-alike) derivative? Probably so. Also, don't be so fast to hate on Terra; he's good for what he is. I played Ventus first, so it was a little annoying to have to move over to Terra, but it was okay, for what it was. His dodge was kind of nice, and needed timing and polish to incorporate into combat, whereas Ventus was kind of...yeah. He was like my easy mode.
If you think Terra is bad though, jesus, wait until you get to Aqua. Couldn't get out of the second world's zone for almost an hour because of her health/defense/physical offense. I mean, goddamn, playing her makes you a defensive master at the game, or bust. Seriously, you get so good at evading attacks that going back to another character becomes a cakewalk. I was busting out combo's like a mofo, with my hands skewed to the side, to scroll through magic, attack, and then dodge, all subsequent to each other in short amounts of time. Goddamn, I thought my concentration wouldn't reach such a high again.
...Until...RoF.
badcrumble
Member
Ventus wouldn't be quite so bad if he didn't get two immensely powerful arena-clearing self-healing moves in the endgame. As it stands, he's an utter joke.
WrenchNinja
Member
But Wingblade is so bitchin'. D:duckroll said:
Fimbulvetr
Member
Aqua was so boss. The only character with Ultimate Commands that don't take up two slots.
Ventus is just broken from the start. Doesn't he have the highest natural defense to go along with his speed? How does that even make sense?
Ventus is just broken from the start. Doesn't he have the highest natural defense to go along with his speed? How does that even make sense?