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Kingdom Hearts Community Thread: Now everybody can be a Keyblade Wielder!
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I actually thought of the exact same thing.
Really wish I had been able to play this series when I was a kid.
My first game was KH2 (didn't finish it as it was a friends) so I already knew a few key things. Plus well... internet. Luckily though there were still plenty of surprises. Hurray for restraint. On the other hand I'm happy my first true experience was with the Final Mix version which brings a LOT of awesome additions to the table
. Not to mention I actually managed to %100 the game. It's been a long time since I've cared enough to do that. Honestly though this game is something all it's own and it is truly a masterpiece.
What a crazy awesome idea it was to mix the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy (my childhood). Can't wait for 2.5. In the meantime though, it's off to Chain of Memories!
My first game was KH2 (didn't finish it as it was a friends) so I already knew a few key things. Plus well... internet. Luckily though there were still plenty of surprises. Hurray for restraint. On the other hand I'm happy my first true experience was with the Final Mix version which brings a LOT of awesome additions to the table
looking at you Sepiroth and Unknown dude
What a crazy awesome idea it was to mix the worlds of Disney and Final Fantasy (my childhood). Can't wait for 2.5. In the meantime though, it's off to Chain of Memories!
william_557
Member
the power of the mystic
Inner strength
A staff of wonder and ruin
Inner strength
A staff of wonder and ruin
Not gonna lie, I burnt myself out playing CoM right after 1FM on the 1.5 compilation.
I suggest playing through CoM on beginner for your first run. That way you can breeze through it for the story, and if you like it you can revisit it on harder difficulty levels.
RPGCrazied
Member
Anyone want to guess the release date for 2.5 HD? The playstation blog said this year, but Japan has yet to get a date. Hopefully it doesn't slip into 2015.
R10Neymarfan
Member
All recent info still maintains a 2014 release. English voicing for re:coded cutscenes have/ are happening too so the english version is almost done as well.
Thanks for the heads up Mecha. I've heard that the gameplay is a lot different due to the card based battle system.
Are there any similarities between KHs and CoMs gameplay or is it a completely different beast? I haven't really looked into it all.
I'm putting my money on September.
Most likely it will probably be in the late fall or early winter. Gaming industry is weird about announcing dates.
A July 13th release would be friggin hilarious, although I'm willing to be that they'll save that date for KH3 in whatever year it comes out.
Without spoiling too much, let's just say it retreads a lot of ground. Especially in the remake (e.g. not the original 2D version)
edit: Doubly especially since you said you took the time to 100% 1FM
Napalm_Frank
Member
October 14th US, 17th EU. Show me your bets.
Combat in CoM is in real time like in KH1, but you have to use cards to attack and you need to combine them to use special moves. You can play it somewhat similarly to KH1 (usually not to great results), but because cards have values you can be broken out of attacks.
Just about finished with Traverse Town and I'm really glad I went with beginner. This games combat is weird. Still though I love the story.
Thanks for the help guys.
Is it just me or does Sora sound like Zidane?
They did the voice acting in re:CoM after KH2, so Sora sounds noticeably different.
Well that explains that. I'm guessing it's a different VA?
Same person, but he has gone through puberty and is trying to sound young.
It's surprising they didn't get a new VA. Pretty cool though.
I don't know how well he does in KH2 but yeah it was really weird when I was playing CoM. Seems to be getting better though.
Napalm_Frank
Member
He is better in KH2 (as are most actors) mostly because they didn't lipsynch the characters in re:com due to cutscenes being prerendered for whatever crazy reason in the PS2 release so they are directed to dub on japanese lipsynch unlike every other KH.
HJO best performance definately is KH1 but he is pretty great in 2 also for what he is given (and DDD too considering Sora is a total tool in that one).
RPGCrazied
Member
I still own all of the black label PS2 games too, even with the new HD sets I'm still keeping it for the collection.
I'm guessing 2.5 HD will be another artbook style case?
If you think that's weird, wait until you hear him in DDD.
WeaponKnight
Member
That puberty problem is the same in the Japanese version too, it's weird hearing KH2 Sora's voice coming from KH1 Sora.
RPGCrazied
Member
So, after 2.5 HD comes out, will Dream Drop be the only game in the series not playable on the PS3?
I wonder what they are going to do with that game. I'm pretty positive III will be right after Dream Drop. I have a feeling they will HD that game. It might be just a digital only title, or what else, since its only one game.
I wonder what they are going to do with that game. I'm pretty positive III will be right after Dream Drop. I have a feeling they will HD that game. It might be just a digital only title, or what else, since its only one game.
Pay it no mind.
If there were eldritch abominations running around literally ripping people's hearts out, would you go outside?
Are we collection bragging?
Kingdom Hearts BL
Kingdom Hearts GH
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories
Kingdom Hearts II BL
Kingdom Hearts II GH
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix +
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Japanese
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days English
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts RE: coded
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Kingdom Hearts I.5 HD ReMix
Plus necklaces and earrings and manga...
Nothing. They didn't remake CoM until after 2 was out, so they won't remake 3D until after 3. That way people won't whine about they wasting time on a remake instead of 3 (which would be valid as the port team would have to be taken from KH3 unless they outsourced it. And no one wants that.) Besides, as it stands now, you can play the entire series with only two systems: A PS3 for 1, CoM, 2, and BBS and a 3DS for Days, coded, and 3D.
R10Neymarfan
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IF they do release in 2015, it better be cross gen. Idk if some fans will take exclusivity well even though it would give them an extra incentive to purchase other than KH3 and FFXV
Yes
Isn't he older DDD? I thought that game took place after 2. I'd hope they don't just drop all character development and make him suck...
I've never seen a Japanese dub with that problem so this would be interesting to see.
Well Nomura did say he wanted all the games on one console so yeah I'd say it's a pretty safe bet that it will come to PS3 (DDD). Not sure if Nintendo is a problem.
He acts a bit less mature in DDD, but Nomura has said how he wants to make a more mature Sora in 3.
Huh, considering last year's 1.5 banner and box art were one and the same, I guess that almost-answers the box-art question earlier in the thread. Maybe.
(Yeah I'm aware JP 1.5 came out pre-E3)
He is older and it does take place after 2, but the voice change is so jarring because we didn't get a lot of fresh Sora Dialogue outside of the re-releases.
If my memory isn't completely shot (3D spoilers)
I think it's supposed to be Young Xehanort.
Yeah that seems to be the case. They're referring to a master, so they're both keyblade wielders, and they're talking about a subject that only
Xehanort
It has a ton of spoilers, so watch out.
R10Neymarfan
Member
Kind of disappointed it's so late though. And as someone who doesn't plan to get a PS3 it's hurts. But I know if I wait it out a little more I will eventually get rewarded with what I am hoping for. I know how Square plays this game
Cool I'll probably avoid it. Thanks for the heads up.
Man I hope E3 isn't just a spoiler fest. Though I guess the game has been around for awhile.