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Kingdom Hearts HD I.5+II.5 ReMIX |OT| Kingdom Hearts Final Port
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That's what Nomura has said is the aim. It's a numbered title and as such it will function more like previous numbered titles. They aren't ignoring the portable titles & experimentation done in those and will carry over some features from those (though not necessarily in the exact same form), but all in all they are aiming for KHIII to be more like KHII than BBS/DDD in at least its basics.
Yessss. Actually I think it's one of the best action games period and not just action RPG.
whoever designed bosses in KH2 is genius.
I'm almost done with first game, is CoM that bad for platinum?
It's not THAT bad in the PS4 version. Collecting cards & getting to lvl 99 is a grind but nothing too unmanageable. It's no White Knight Chronicles II...
The PS3 version? Yeah, it was horrible. You had to play the game through 6 times because difficulty trophies didn't stack.
TheChuggernaut
Banned
Did they speed up how fast Vexen gathers data in this? I know it was super sped up when the game launched, but compared to videos I watched, I feel like it's faster still. I don't have enough MP for the AS fight right now, and it's insane. I can get the dude down to 3 health bars before he hits all 5 data bars. Then he just keeps using his DM every so often and I end up getting wrecked because I have nothing to restore MP with. Even when I go out of my way to stay out of the circle it still seems like the data is going up way too quick.
Because it was and still is a decent action RPG.
HeartlessNobody213
Member
Agreed.
Recently completed it and besides the camera and Gummi Ship aspect it's still an enjoyable experience for me.
I was actually surprised how much people on here seem to dislike it.
Having now moved on to COM, I can see why people might not be too fond of that.
Strangelove77
Member
Is CoM worse on PS2 than on GBA? I thought it was one of the best GBA games when it came out, but I really didn't care for it when it was remade in 3D. I don't think it transitioned over quite as well.
I'm curious which version people prefer.
I'm curious which version people prefer.
So I finally picked this package up a few days ago and started a level 1 critical run. I'm still in Land of Dragons. I gotta admit that this is a new experience being able to see running away from most enemies as a valid option since i'm not getting EXP.
This is probably my 6-7th run through KH2 and my 3rd run through KH2FM so I needed to do something different.
Anyone have any suggestions on getting through Level 1 Critical runs? So far I'm loving guard more than I ever did in the early game. That cave in the Land of Dragons? I had to be patient as hell to kill all the heartless in there solo (Ping was useless)
I loved the game on GBA but despised it on PS2. Hated the lack of English lip synching and the game felt more boring since I'm stuck in front of my TV playing it as opposed of grinding on the go. Also it lost the 2D charm that even the improved soundtrack couldn't replace.
This is probably my 6-7th run through KH2 and my 3rd run through KH2FM so I needed to do something different.
Anyone have any suggestions on getting through Level 1 Critical runs? So far I'm loving guard more than I ever did in the early game. That cave in the Land of Dragons? I had to be patient as hell to kill all the heartless in there solo (Ping was useless)
I loved the game on GBA but despised it on PS2. Hated the lack of English lip synching and the game felt more boring since I'm stuck in front of my TV playing it as opposed of grinding on the go. Also it lost the 2D charm that even the improved soundtrack couldn't replace.
KZXcellent
Member
I prefer the PS2 version. Full cutscenes for the major story beats went a long way for me. Also being in a 3D space made it a lot easier to play for me. In the GBA version I found fights against some bosses like Maleficent and Darkside to be rough since I'd miss attacks due to not being lined up with them properly. 3D eliminates that issue. Also the two extra story bosses are cool.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Zexion and Marluxia 3rd form.
I loved KH1 as a kid. And I think it's still a pretty enjoyable game albeit some minor problems.
Pacing is great, soundtrack is as lovely as I remembered. Art direction is colorful, cartoony and does justice to its source material. Combat is simple but still decent.
My biggest gripes were really boring boss battles minus few decent ones (Riku 2, Ansem 2, Kurt Zisa) and cramped worlds with too much running back and forth. Camera and gummi ship stuff was only a minor nuisance imo.
I'd give it a solid 8. I really look forward playing KH2FM on critical mode. I played in on normal years ago it was wayyy too easy. I actually liked KH1 more as a kid but we'll see what happens now.
Pacing is great, soundtrack is as lovely as I remembered. Art direction is colorful, cartoony and does justice to its source material. Combat is simple but still decent.
My biggest gripes were really boring boss battles minus few decent ones (Riku 2, Ansem 2, Kurt Zisa) and cramped worlds with too much running back and forth. Camera and gummi ship stuff was only a minor nuisance imo.
I'd give it a solid 8. I really look forward playing KH2FM on critical mode. I played in on normal years ago it was wayyy too easy. I actually liked KH1 more as a kid but we'll see what happens now.
i am playing KH2 on PS3 right now,and i have a question about abilities that you gain in be clearing story events
will the order of gaining the ability will change according to the difficulty?
i am not talking about leveling up,i know leveling up abilities it has something to do with the first weapon i choose.
i am talking about clearing story events
https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts_II/Abilities
here there are two Abilities by Story Events.
so,both of them are true?
will the order of gaining the ability will change according to the difficulty?
i am not talking about leveling up,i know leveling up abilities it has something to do with the first weapon i choose.
i am talking about clearing story events
https://strategywiki.org/wiki/Kingdom_Hearts_II/Abilities
here there are two Abilities by Story Events.
so,both of them are true?
I've "finished" the Mirage arena with Terra and Ventus, only missing the stuff that unlocks after beating all stories.
Whoever thought that hiding the ultimate keyblade and special bosses behind Rumble Racing and Command Boards was a good idea is a goddamn sadist.
I have done the 4 races twice now and will have to do them a third time. That's time I'm never getting back.
At least Command Board games can be kinda sorta entertaining somehow.
Edit: Oh wait, you have to do the first 3 races in Disney Town to even have them unlocked in the arena, too. What am I doing with my life.
Whoever thought that hiding the ultimate keyblade and special bosses behind Rumble Racing and Command Boards was a good idea is a goddamn sadist.
I have done the 4 races twice now and will have to do them a third time. That's time I'm never getting back.
At least Command Board games can be kinda sorta entertaining somehow.
Edit: Oh wait, you have to do the first 3 races in Disney Town to even have them unlocked in the arena, too. What am I doing with my life.
Be careful about running away TOO much from enemies. Even though they don't give experience, those are drops you aren't getting (like items and synthesis materials).
Here are some tips I picked up on my level 1 run:
-Guard often, it works on so much attacks. I see this is something you picked up while playing already
Learn to love magic:
-Reflect is hilariously overpowered, use it a lot when you get it
-Magnet is great for crowds of enemies, and has some advanced applications
-Thunder/Blizzard is great for distant targets
-Limits are very powerful, and give tons of invincibility in dire situations
-Utilize summons as well. My favorite was Chicken Little who trivialized a decent amount of fights with his constant magnet-like attacks. Stitch gives unlimited MP, etc
-Learn to make use of items instead of relying on the Cure spell for healing. Potions are relatively inexpensive and having a full stock on you and your party (auto-refill helps keep them stocked all the time) keeps you healthy. Your MP is best left to using other spells or limits, and using Cure will get rid of all your MP. Save Cure for extreme emergencies. Have some ethers on hand as well; FYI it gives you a full MP restore when out of MP charge, and partial MP restore when in the red.
-Be careful about giving AP boosts to your allies. With the new abilities you get on critical mode, you might not be able to equip all of your abilities at once. Equipping all of Sora's abilities is more important than having all your party member's abilities on at once.
-Synthesizing is pretty helpful. You don't have to go all in on making an Ultima Weapon, but some of the stuff (items, gear) you can make as you progress can really help.
That's it from me, sorry if it got a little wordy. A Level 1 run is mostly about utilizing all your tools (and Sora has a LOT of tools at his disposal to make use of) properly in a given situation. Enjoy your run, it really is great fun even if it gets frustrating at times. The amount of satisfaction you'll feel after overcoming a really tough fight will feel great.
I enjoy the GBA version for the sprites and it being the only one in the series that had them (Chi/Union doesn't really count for me)
But I love the PS2 remake for all the new sleights they added making the game more fun to break/play around with the mechanics with. The little additions that were made to Riku mode were pretty neat aswell. With that said though I enjoy them.
I only felt that way in the beginning, when you start getting more skills it gets fun again like how I remembered it as a kid.
Lucky I'm on ps4 then.
papertoonz
Member
last time i checked it's still the same speed
if you having trouble with his DM use one of donald limit to get you though it then
paragonpro
Banned
I actually dont think kh1 gets good until you reach hallow bastion. 2 is solid throughout though..except space paranoids
You know, I kinda find that to be a contradiction. Hollow Bastion was great because it was a huge, challenging, level with good design. KHII is just a series of sets with a several forced generic battles with gimmicks. They're polar opposites.
oreomunsta
Banned
This is true, and my impressions of the worlds in 1 are as follows.
Wonderland: Oh hey, Alice in Wonderland! This is cool. Hey, the tea par - huh? it's done?
Coliseum: Hercules!! Hey, Phil, let's get into... THE GAIIUUMMSS... Oh shit, it's Cloud! :O this is hype. Okay, done the Phil cup. Bring on the next one! Wait, we're done? Umm, okie.
Deep Woods: FUCK THIS LEVEL. Where do I go?? FUCK THESE VINES. Fuck these vines!! Oh sweet Jesus, I got Cure!! It was worth it
Agrabah: This sucks. Can I go to the Cave of Wonders? Yay, the cave!... This sucks.
Halloweentown: I love Nightmare Before Christmas! This is great
Monstro: whendoesthisendwhendoesthisendwhendoesthisend
Atlantica: [Intangible sequence of curse words strung together]
Neverland: This is acceptable... considering what just came before
Hollow Bastion: Ooooohhhhhh, this is the good level....
KeyBladerXIII
Member
Aww come on, Tron is great! I had no idea what Tron was when I first played it, but it's visually interesting, Tron the character is portrayed very well, and it ties into the main plot better than any other Disney world.
As much as I loved the movie, Pride Lands is the worst KH2 level. Boring locations, awkward combat, awful Nala and Simba voice actors, and pointless plot retread of the movie.
The best KH2 Disney world is Beast's castle, followed by the Underworld.
papertoonz
Member
if we are just talking about game play then Timeless river is the worst world
the fights there are so much ass
This was always a nightmare for me but it became pretty easy for my Critical run once I realized you can just shoot their attacks right back at them.
KeyBladerXIII
Member
I thought Timeless River had some clever settings for fights, like the construction site and the tiny town. It's the car heartless that ruins everything.
Just thinking about it gives me nightmares, hopefully the 60 fps won't makes it worse lol.
Edit: i still have to play 2 in the collection.
Strangelove77
Member
Space Paranoids is just really boring. By far my least favorite KH2 world.
papertoonz
Member
still doesn't stop the fights from being ass
sure every one brings up the cars but the room fight can get really annoying
NullKaze
Member
Chicken Little saves the day with a free Magnet!
Chaserjoey
Member
Jump and use thunder when they're dashing. Should take them down.
The save crashes in KH2 are total ass. I just had my second one, and it was after I'd FINALLY beaten #8 of Mushroom XIII too orz
Also, while I'm here, man is Jiminy's journal brutal to complete. The stubborn side of me really wants to unlock the secret ending scene but I'm so terrible at all these minigames and the coliseum tournaments wreck me every time. I don't know if I'm pro enough to make it lol
Also, while I'm here, man is Jiminy's journal brutal to complete. The stubborn side of me really wants to unlock the secret ending scene but I'm so terrible at all these minigames and the coliseum tournaments wreck me every time. I don't know if I'm pro enough to make it lol
Suburban Thug
Member
Beat Maleficent but now getting owned by Riku, any tips?
AdmiralSnackbar
Member
So does Roxas's dive to the heart in the begining technically in TWTNW because I don't know why the game is registering 13 minutes played there when I can't even land there yet.
Unless maybe one of the in engine cut scenes loading there triggers it.
Unless maybe one of the in engine cut scenes loading there triggers it.
Strangelove77
Member
So just to be clear, if I'm playing BBS on normal I need to find all the reports for the final episode and all the stickers for the secret episode after that?
You say you only have two bosses left yet you haven't even beaten the Cavern of Remembrance.
Doesn't compute.
I didn't count them since they are just stronger versions of bosses I already fought.
Heh, if only they were that simple.
matrixman92
Member
I think ive asked before, but it was a long time ago and im just now getting around to this game. What is the fastest route for platinum in KH 1? I did the platinum on ps3, but didnt they change the trophies here? a 100% run on proud, then speedster, unchanging and all that on an easy run? So only requiring 2 playthroughs now?
KeyBladerXIII
Member
Finally got the drive forms leveled up to navigate the Cavern of Remembrance. I see the door at the end of the white hallway, but the final nobody onslaught has me dodging like
I may need a few more levels to get through that last bit.
I may need a few more levels to get through that last bit.
matrixman92
Member
been a long time since I played a KH game, and my memory sucks. But in KH 1, why is the continue option taking me back to before the last time I even saved? Im in traverse town about to fight the boss, saved right before him. I die, and it takes me all the way back to the first part where u meet Leon. So then I have to quit out and load my save game. For some reason I remembered the continue option just putting u back at the beginning of the specific area where u died
Aaron Strife
Banned
That seems wrong - it should take you back to before the boss like you said. Weird.
I died to that boss several times on the PS2 version when I played it for the first time and it put me back in the 3rd district.