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Yeah man, the action. The people.
Is there a reason KH games never have any NPCs? Makes the worlds feel like contained tiny stages rather than the sprawling worlds they're supposed to be, it's always been one of my biggest criticisms.
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Kingdom Hearts Community Thread: Now everybody can be a Keyblade Wielder!
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Sora, Donald and Goofy standing next to the Avengers in a replica of the 360 shot from the movie sounds like something they'd want to do. I doubt there would be any artstyle issues either unless SE really want to base any hypothetical Marvel content on the MCU movies.
On that note actually, in the hypothetical situation that Marvel gets included in KH, do you think that Disney would want them to focus more on the Avengers rather than Spider-Man and X-Men?
I should platinum Re:CoM one day. I have everything but the beat the game on Beginner with Sora and Riku trophys, the hard part's over and yet I can't bring myself to playthrough it a 3rd time. Maybe i'll get around to it close to 2.5s release.
I'd say play it if you want to but watching the movie's probably more enjoyable. Personally though i'm one of the few who enjoyed Days and its mission structure (I thought it went well with the panel system) I just felt it was lacking abilitys early enough in the game to make movement less tedious and more enjoyable which made it more of a drag doing them.
One thing that bugs me about the movie is it doesn't develop the organization members or introduce them enough to get to know them better which the game does more in missions dialog.
I'd say play it if you want to but watching the movie's probably more enjoyable. Personally though i'm one of the few who enjoyed Days and its mission structure (I thought it went well with the panel system) I just felt it was lacking abilitys early enough in the game to make movement less tedious and more enjoyable which made it more of a drag doing them.
As much as i'd like to be wrong I still don't think we'll get more npcs/npc interaction in worlds even after Nomuras talks of the PS4 (and by extention Xbox Ones) power being overwhelming. It would be great if we did though.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Yeah man, the action. The people.
Is there a reason KH games never have any NPCs? Makes the worlds feel like contained tiny stages rather than the sprawling worlds they're supposed to be, it's always been one of my biggest criticisms.
Do my eyes deceive me or you'r not using a widescreen fix?
They do deceive you. Some of the text boxes seem to be stretched out, but otherwise everything works fine in widescreen.
Napalm_Frank
Member
I think some of the widescreen hacks fix the text boxes too but it might be for the FM only, I dunno.
LegendofLex
Member
Because no one seems to have explained this to you:
The plot of KH3D is that when Ansem SOD lost his corporeal form, it was because he traveled back in time to contact his younger self, which requires you to leave your body behind. He then sends his younger self forward in time to summon all his various incarnations in the present (including his other partial selves, Nobodies who he built up to share his heart and will, and I suppose his original self, too).
We don't fully know if Master Xehanort is the Xehanort form that was restored (I know Re:Coded kind of implies this), or whether he was brought through time along with the other Xehanorts. So it could be that Terra-Xehanort is the complete self that was actually restored. 3D does actually allude to Terra still being lost to Xehanort's side.
We don't fully know if Master Xehanort is the Xehanort form that was restored (I know Re:Coded kind of implies this), or whether he was brought through time along with the other Xehanorts. So it could be that Terra-Xehanort is the complete self that was actually restored. 3D does actually allude to Terra still being lost to Xehanort's side.
If the Keyblade Graveyard is still intact, why doesn't anyone who knows of its existence ever go back there?
Master Xehanort alluded that Terranort is one of the not yet revealed members of the New Organization, didn't he?
Master Xehanort alluded that Terranort is one of the not yet revealed members of the New Organization, didn't he?
I think the only person who knows about it and is a position to go there would be Yen sid. Xehanort still needs his 13th self.
LegendofLex
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The Last One
Member
Square registered a trademark for a prequel trilogy. What are the chances of this being KH related? I mean, they promised a KH game every year, right?
Napalm_Frank
Member
Nnnnaaaaah.
Nah, they're FF Before-Lightning, FF Lightning-Core, and FF Dirge of Lightning.
badcrumble
Member
I really doubt it, if only because there's not really any good team to be working on three unannounced KH games.
UNLESS it's about a KH 1.5 + KH 2.5 + DDD release for PS4, I guess. But that's either 4 games and 3 movies or 5 games and 2 movies. Not exactly a trilogy.
I suppose they would package it in away where its 3 products.
Also I would buy the shit out of it, specially if its like extra end of the game shit in preperation for 3
NHarmonic.
Member
The only prequel that was "hinted"? but went nowhere was BSB 2, right? Still, if 2.5 is this years KH, what will 2015 brought to us?
badcrumble
Member
Something DDD-related, given what the trailers have been teasing.
The Last One
Member
Yeah, actually I don't believe the prequel trilogy is KH related either, but I wonder what KH they plan to release next year, maybe DDD HD?
Ivalice prequels yesssssssssss. Or FFX prequels. Heck, honestly speaking most of the Final Fantasy settings would make for awesome prequels. Even FFXIII. My gut feeling says it's a non-Japanese IP though, despite it being SQEX-JP related.
On the topic of KH, been finishing off plat for KHFM 1.5 and good God Gummi missions are going to make me go bald(er).
Also never knew you could max out the number rofl
On the topic of KH, been finishing off plat for KHFM 1.5 and good God Gummi missions are going to make me go bald(er).
Also never knew you could max out the number rofl
On the topic of KH, been finishing off plat for KHFM 1.5 and good God Gummi missions are going to make me go bald(er).
Also never knew you could max out the number rofl
You're stronger willed than me. The synth item grinding has taken its toll on me, so I've decided to skip the gummi missions for any foreseeable future.
I did have the most nerve-wracking fight against Sephiroth just a moment ago though. I don't remember the fight being that spooky! At least I beat him on my second try.
This sounds like straight up insanity.
Oh and does anyone know where the best place to grind for the Defender shield is?
Napalm_Frank
Member
I did it at Traverse Town Hotel. The hallway had a bunch of Defenders/Wizards and with encounter up I just ran back and forth.
NHarmonic.
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Napalm_Frank
Member
THANK JESUS
Now try the gummi ship missions on FINAL MIX! And after that FINAL MIX PROUD!
You wouldn't let Chip and Dale down would you?
I recommend in release order. BBS is the big ? for newcomers. Gameplay-wise, you'll proably be disappointed when you get your hands on KH1 if you play BBS first but I'd be very interested to see how playing BBS firstly would have affected my understanding of the later proceedings.
Btw, your timeline is slightly wrong. This is the best timeline I can find.
http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2011/243/3/d/kingdom_hearts_storyline_by_sora21-d48goyd.jpg
If you were a newcomer, I'd recommend skipping 358/2 Days altogether until you were familiar with KH2's plot.
I really liked days as well. I thought it was fun and it was my first KH game in years!
I have strong objections concerning how much of emotion the movie can convey to the player compared to the original though. A lot of the bonding between the characters and the player is happening by playing every mission individually and then coming to the sad finale. The game may be a bit repetitive (I wasn't bored, but that's the most common criticism), but its repetition and mission structure help the player bond with the characters and relate with what is happening to them. The movie simply doesn't have the same impact you'd get from playing the game.
Square Enix Presents at E3 actually put together a really cool infographic in their KH2.5 presentation re: which games are where chronologically. A lot less detailed but much easier to take in at a glance.
edit: here
You know, I have that somewhere on my PC and I can't find it
Just found out that somewhere along the way while doing the rest of the trophies I had overwritten my Proud save (was just past Atlantica) meaning I'll have to start all over again for Proud Player. Also overwrote my near-end save for Unchanging Armor (on Beginner, same playthrough as the gummi ships/synthesis)
Gaaaaaaaaaah.
That's an unbelievable feat considering the game has like 100 save slots. (To be fair the more slots you use the longer it takes to access the save menu because the game flips through all of them every time)
Oh well, I guess that's what happens when you return to platinum trophy a game after months-long absence and can't remember jack shit about what you meant to do.
Gaaaaaaaaaah.
That's an unbelievable feat considering the game has like 100 save slots. (To be fair the more slots you use the longer it takes to access the save menu because the game flips through all of them every time)
Oh well, I guess that's what happens when you return to platinum trophy a game after months-long absence and can't remember jack shit about what you meant to do.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Just one more reason to keep playing KH1!
By the way my dear KHGAF, while the release of 2.5 is still millenias away it is creeping closer with each passing day. And we have yet to put our silly heads together to decide on the extremely witty/stupid/dry OT Title! So start crackin and post your best and worst!
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Get back up on the Hydra's back!
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Icecream thread (it's still funny to me damnit!)
And yes, it has to be II.5. Just because it's so stupid.
badcrumble
Member
I don't really agree that it's super essential to play 358/2 Days *after* KH2. Sure, that's how I did it and it's how most people did it, but the idea that it somehow spoils things for KH2 (outside of Organization member reveals) is nonsense.
Blood Diamonds
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Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| RE:Coded the movie!! and some other games
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Thanks, Namine
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Sora is everyone
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| 2.5
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Get up on the Hydra's back, in HD!
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Atlantica Musicals in HD
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Thanks, Namine
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Sora is everyone
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| 2.5
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Get up on the Hydra's back, in HD!
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Atlantica Musicals in HD
Square Enix Presents at E3 actually put together a really cool infographic in their KH2.5 presentation re: which games are where chronologically. A lot less detailed but much easier to take in at a glance.
edit: here
Days and 2 aren't slightly overlapping 0/5 stars :V
Well Days ends with
Roxas being abducted and put inside the simulated Twilight Town.
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| Birth by Sleep isn't a spin-off you morons
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| On our way to the Xeha-fort
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| Don't "Linger" on the past
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| It's been a long time, friend
Oddly enough the Defender Shield was one of the most frequent drops I got while farming in Kingdom Hearts Final Mixes Japanese version, I didn't have such luck on the English version.
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Re:Final Mix Theater Edition (now with free disney pin)
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMIX |OT| Re:Final Mix Theater Edition (now with free disney pin)
You have no idea how frightening that match was to seven year old me and with the game running in 50hz it was literally going in slow motion.
You have conquered insanity inducing missions, congrats Falk.
Now try the gummi ship missions on Final Mix
badcrumble
Member
Yeah but the prologue is a really really small
really really boring
shhhh
Yeah, Square-Enix were terrible with their PAL versions in the pre-HD games era. Going through Kingdom Hearts at 30fps in 1.5 was such a breath of fresh air. (for boss battles especially due to a massive difference in how lengthy they were)
WeaponKnight
Member
Well technically BBS ends after KH2 because the ending is 11 years later :V
NHarmonic.
Member
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| Sora is everyone, Riku does everything
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| "Indeed"
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| This Sanctuary wasn't that Simple and Clean
I'm terrible, i know.
Btw, i'm an awful fan for not playing or caring for Re:Coded? i just can't seem to get any interest on that game...
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| "Indeed"
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| This Sanctuary wasn't that Simple and Clean
I'm terrible, i know.
Btw, i'm an awful fan for not playing or caring for Re:Coded? i just can't seem to get any interest on that game...
Kingdom Hearts II.5 HD ReMiX |OT| Death is but an inconvenience
The game wasn't all that interesting imo. It doesn't really have too much plot relevance either. It does shed some light on a few things, but overall it doesn't really impact anything iirc. I didn't like the gameplay all that much either. It was a bit better than Days though. I'm not a fan of the command deck, but I didn't really like the panels of Days either.
The game wasn't all that interesting imo. It doesn't really have too much plot relevance either. It does shed some light on a few things, but overall it doesn't really impact anything iirc. I didn't like the gameplay all that much either. It was a bit better than Days though. I'm not a fan of the command deck, but I didn't really like the panels of Days either.