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[InsaneZero]

My copy arrived a day early and boy the game's a beauty. So glad I'll finally be able to play ReCoM. I imported it back in the day but I never bothered to mod my ps2 for it.

Anyway, I started with the first game on proud and Guard Armor is wrecking me. I guess I'll have to grind. >.>

Early bosses in Proud Mode will kill you in three hits max. Hope you stocked up on Potions.

Also, mages in the coliseum preliminaries will be the bane of your existence.

 

[Mokubba]

Amazon canceled my limited edition pre-order and then dispatched the normal one. I didn't even get a chance to cancel it. hopefully shopto haven't ran out of stock.

I blame them fornot having proper pics of the limited edition.

 

[Go_Ly_Dow]

God damn the art style holds up incredibly well!

 

[Anival]

Early bosses in Proud Mode will kill you in three hits max. Hope you stocked up on Potions.

Also, mages in the coliseum preliminaries will be the bane of your existence.

I hate those, I barely even got by in the preliminaries. Also is it me but why does Donald suck all of a sudden? I never had a problem with him before and I set him to defensive but he still just wastes his mp with elemental magic.

 

[badcrumble]

I noticed he always tries to use them evenly in that case. You'll get cases of Slide Dash > Attack > Slap Shot > Attack > Slap Shot. Or Vortex > Slap Shot > Attack > Slap Shot.

KH2 was the same, you'd get Slide Dash > Round Break > Flash Step > Dodge Slash > Slap Shot

Yep. Basically, equip them all and combat will be more fun to watch and you can generally trust that they'll be pretty appropriate to the situation, IMO.

 

[CountBlack]

I hate those, I barely even got by in the preliminaries. Also is it me but why does Donald suck all of a sudden? I never had a problem with him before and I set him to defensive but he still just wastes his mp with elemental magic.

That's why I switch him out with another Disney character whenever I get the chance lol

 

[Joqu]

Early bosses in Proud Mode will kill you in three hits max. Hope you stocked up on Potions.

Also, mages in the coliseum preliminaries will be the bane of your existence.

I actually hadn't stocked up on Potions, I was hoping Donald would do a good enough job with healing me for now. Yeah... That didn't happen.
Still, I'm quite surprised I'm having this much trouble with him. Final Mix's Proud Mode is hard.

Man I knew I would regret getting the regular edition. The local stores here were sold out when I wanted to pre-order it and I didn't feel like getting one online, postage here is always such a hassle. I guess I'll have to waste money on that later.

 

[Anival]

That's why I switch him out with another Disney character whenever I get the chance lol

That's for goofy though, that's what I did before. Oh well its kind of hard but still fun.

 

[badcrumble]

I hate those, I barely even got by in the preliminaries. Also is it me but why does Donald suck all of a sudden? I never had a problem with him before and I set him to defensive but he still just wastes his mp with elemental magic.

Early in the game on harder difficulties, you can expect Donald to die all the time. That's just how it is. He's still way more useful than Goofy in the endgame with his Thundaga spamming.

...#teamstaff

 

[leatherhat]

Come watch a real (staff) playthrough on proud mode

http://www.twitch.tv/leatherhat1

 

[PotatoCat]

I just got the game and started with +staff -sword on proud mode... Oh lawd, I don't know what I'm gonna expect.

 

[badcrumble]

I did +staff -shield on Proud mode because I fucking *love* playing games where I can kill enemies quickly but also die in a heartbeat if I'm not careful. I recommend +staff -sword or +shield -sword for most folks though.

 

[Holmes]

Come watch a real (staff) playthrough on proud mode

http://www.twitch.tv/leatherhat1

Is that you? The skeleton mask is a bit creepy.

 

[leatherhat]

Is that you? The skeleton mask is a bit creepy.

I got lots of different masks but this one suits the weather

 

[Caode]

To my shame I've never played any of the Kingdom Hearts series, but it's one of those that I've always wanted to play but it's just eluded me. 1.5 HD Remix is so temping though, I might pick it up with GTA on Monday night... although it could be some time before I get stuck in to it because of GTA.

What's the verdict on the HD remaster?

 

[Nudull]

I did +staff -shield on Proud mode because I fucking *love* playing games where I can kill enemies quickly but also die in a heartbeat if I'm not careful. I recommend +staff -sword or +shield -sword for most folks though.

+staff, -sword on my first Final Mix playthrough. I'm used to balanced stats.

 

[Lysander518]

Man, I love this game but the camera makes me want to rage. I'm not even having a hard time with any of the fights, but it's just so frustrating trying to get a good angle on the action.

 

[Holmes]

Jafar has some crazy eyebrow action.

 

[Lysander518]

To my shame I've never played any of the Kingdom Hearts series, but it's one of those that I've always wanted to play but it's just eluded me. 1.5 HD Remix is so temping though, I might pick it up with GTA on Monday night... although it could be some time before I get stuck in to it because of GTA.

What's the verdict on the HD remaster?

The games look incredible. The camera is still pretty wonky, but it only slightly detracts from the experience. I went in expectingit to feel dated, but it holds up extremely well. That's in part due to the stagnance of JRPGs and in part due to just how great Kingdom Hearts is. If you don't look too closely, you could probably convince anyone that didn't know better that this is a brand new game and not an HD Remaster.

 

[Caode]

The games look incredible. The camera is still pretty wonky, but it only slightly detracts from the experience. I went in expectingit to feel dated, but it holds up extremely well. That's in part due to the stagnance of JRPGs and in part due to just how great Kingdom Hearts is. If you don't look too closely, you could probably convince anyone that didn't know better that this is a brand new game and not an HD Remaster.

Excellent! Thanks for the info, I'll more than likely be picking this up now on Monday night along with that other small game coming out. I know Kingdom Hearts 3 is years away but I want to get in among the franchise now, sooner rather than later or else I'll never play the originals.

 

[WrenchNinja]

Chose sword, sacrificed staff

Fuck magic. I'm the warrior with invincible courage that can bring terrible destruction, weeenies

Man this game looks so good in HD. I really missed Sora' s old voice. And right stick camera omg.

Proud mode is no joke. Feels a lot harder than expert in vanilla KH.

 

[Mr-Joker]

So I bit the bullet and decided to buy this game, so how long do we have to wait for Kingdom Heart 2.5 HD ReMix?

 

[Voror]

Well, still trying to beat Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie. Always end up with Wakka last, but he always manages to get me. Only good thing I can say about this fight is that you can get quite a bit of exp from techs.

 

[RichieJNES]

So I bit the bullet and decided to buy this game, so how long do we have to wait for Kingdom Heart 2.5 HD ReMix?

About a year or two.

 

[Mononoke]

Torn on which item to choose. Finally got some time to play this. I've heard that Strength can be raised with items. So Staff and Shields benefits are more substantial. Learning towards..staff.

 

[Plasmid]

This game just makes me anxious for 2.5 HD Remix, honestly.

I hope it's announced at TGS.

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Can't wait for 2.5! Only if for Kh2 FM`

Just finished monstro, Halloween town or atlantica?

 

[iGeodude]

Well, still trying to beat Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie. Always end up with Wakka last, but he always manages to get me. Only good thing I can say about this fight is that you can get quite a bit of exp from techs.

Yep, I got to LV 7 before leaving Destiny Islands due to tech spamming Wakka and Tidus. Actually with Tidus it's pretty easy to do an tech loop with him.

 

[Iceblade]

So should I go with Proud mode? I hear it's really hard, but I want to unlock as much stuff as I can. If it's too frustrating or grindy though I don't want to bother.

 

[sappyday]

Not liking Atlantica too much; needs more singing.

Yup. I was actually glad it turned into a musical in KH2.

 

[Potionsmaster]

Yup. I was actually glad it turned into a musical in KH2.

Though I didn't necessarily like the musical fest in KH2, it came as a relief after Atlantica in KH1 o_0

 

[Seven Force]

Eff the haters, Atlantica's one of my favorite KH1 worlds.

(Though yeah, the controls are really clunky. Ooozes Disney charm through and through, though.)

 

[Holmes]

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Can't wait for 2.5! Only if for Kh2 FM`

Just finished monstro, Halloween town or atlantica?

Might as well get Atlantica over with.

 

[Seda]

Eff the haters, Atlantica's one of my favorite KH1 worlds.

(Though yeah, the controls are really clunky. Ooozes Disney charm through and through, though.)

I like Atlantica as well.

 

[McNum]

I like Atlantica as well.

Ariel is probably a bit unique in that she's as far as I remember, the best specialized party member for a world. She's all about underwater combat, and that's exactly what you need in that level. Also, she's cute. Never a bad thing.

Is Ariel still good in Final Mix? I seem to remember her having a corkscrew spin that was rather effective.

 

[WeaponKnight]

Might as well get Atlantica over with.

On the other hand, Atlantica is a little less bad if you get a few levels at HT.

 

[Holmes]

Imo I never found Atlantica to be all that difficult. Just the annoying controls.

 

[Nephitamine]

So should I go with Proud mode? I hear it's really hard, but I want to unlock as much stuff as I can. If it's too frustrating or grindy though I don't want to bother.

There's a pretty steep curve at the first few worlds, but when you get cure, dodge roll, aero, and guard it becomes much more manageable. It also keeps the game from being a mash x to win.

 

[CountBlack]

Don't remember Neverland being so short.

Beat it in like 15 minutes lol

 

[Nudull]

Well, still trying to beat Tidus, Wakka, and Selphie. Always end up with Wakka last, but he always manages to get me. Only good thing I can say about this fight is that you can get quite a bit of exp from techs.

Totally forgot I could do this. XD
Still got up to Lv. 7 early by grinding a few Heartless before leaving the Destiny Islands, so no huge loss.

 

[CrimsonCommie]

Finally about to start playing this game again. It's been so long! I guess I'm gonna go with +staff -sword on proud mode.

 

[HawthorneKitty]

Is it bad that I'm not switching out Donald and Goofy like ever?

 

[Silvawuff]

Restarted Proud with +Shield -Sword. I think it was a solid choice.

This game is fantastic. Oh the nostalgia. 2.5 HD can't come fast enough. I think KHIIFM has a lot more to punish us with.

 

[JLG-]

Trickmaster keeps kicking my ass. ;_;

 

[badcrumble]

Ariel is probably a bit unique in that she's as far as I remember, the best specialized party member for a world. She's all about underwater combat, and that's exactly what you need in that level. Also, she's cute. Never a bad thing.

Is Ariel still good in Final Mix? I seem to remember her having a corkscrew spin that was rather effective.

I'm trying to remember: are there any Trinity spots in Atlantica? There are a couple, right?

 

[Seven Force]

Ariel's one of the best world specific pary members. That spinning drill-like attack she does is great for keeping enemies stun locked.

I'm trying to remember: are there any Trinity spots in Atlantica? There are a couple, right?

There's a white one in the area just before heading to Triton's throne room.

 

[Ken]

Playing this makes me want to try out the portable KHs; whcih ones are worth playing through?

 

[FlipWilson]

Heyyy what's happening... man.....

SHOW ME YER STUFFFFFFFF

LOL!!! good times!!!

 

[Mit-]

Playing this makes me want to try out the portable KHs; whcih ones are worth playing through?

BbS is probably the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series.

It at least has the best gameplay.

 

[Ken]

BbS is probably the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series.

It at least has the best gameplay.

Can I get that digitally on Vita?

 

[RurouniZel]

Can I get that digitally on Vita?

No. ;_;