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Title: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on November 10, 2008, 04:00:53 AM
This is the best place (in RPM I mean) where we can discuss the whole Kingdom Hearts series~
I wrote and snapped everything myself. It was for a project that never even started, so I post it all here.



Kingdom Hearts (PS2)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/kingdomheartsfinalmix.jpg)

Game Name
flagjp キングダム ハーツ
flagjp flagus flageu Kingdom Hearts
flagjp キングダム ハーツ ファイナル ミックス
flagjp Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix

Release Date
flagjp March 28th, 2002
flagus September 16th, 2002
flageu November 15th, 2002
flagjp December 26th, 2002 (Final Mix)

The first game where we first got to meet Sora, Kairi and Riku on Destiny Island, along with a huge cast of Square and Disney characters and environments. When the Heartless took over all the worlds in the game, Sora was forced to leave his island along with his friends, but they got separated and Sora landed on Traverse Town.

With the help of Donald and Goofy that also got there, with the use of their Gummi Ship, they were to go find their King Mickey that ran away from Disney Castle on a mission, and they will need the help of Sora's Key Blade to go through all the tasks ahead of them and find their king this way. The villain Maleficent gathers a group to bring darkness over the worlds, and with the help of a manipulated Riku (who later becomes Fake Ansem, Xehanort's Heartless), they would make sure that no one interferes. However, Sora defeats this Fake Ansem and closes the door to the Heartless. Kairi returns to Destiny Island and Sora and the gang is still in search for King Mickey and Riku.

Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix (PS2)

This is the English version of the original KH, but with a huge amount of new features added, including new Key Chains for Sora's Key Blade and the new secret movie called Another Side, Another Story ~Deep Dive~ that gave players a sneak peek of what happens in Kingdom Hearts II.

If that wasn't enough, a new secret boss was added as well, called The Unknown, who is really Xemnas (Xehanort's Nobody) from Kingdom Hearts II. A Proud Mode difficulty was also added that is more challenging than the original game's Expert Mode.

[spoiler][PS2] Kingdom Hearts: Final Mix - Proud Mode difficulty
» 01: Opening Movie (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827970)
» 02: Beginning (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827966)
» 03: Destiny Island (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827961)
» 04: Friendly Fight (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827960)
» 05: Disney Castle (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827958)
» 06: Connecting Worlds (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827956)
» 07: Heartless (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827954)
» 08: Leon (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827950)
» 09: Guard Armor Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258827835)
» 10: Oh, you speak English? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826726)
» 11: Let's see the gorillas (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826721)
» 12: Clayton went too far (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826720)
» 13: Clayton is banished from the group (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826719)
» 14: Olympus Coliseum (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826716)
» 15: Merlin (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826714)
» 16: How did he get so small? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826711)
» 17: Trickmaster Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826709)
» 18: Clayton Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826700)
» 19: Cloud (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826698)
» 20: Cerberus Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826697)
» 21: 100 Acre Wood & Riku found (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826696)
» 22: Traverse Town Keyhole (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826694)
» 23: Phil Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826681)
» 24: Agrabah (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826678)
» 25: Ah, the one who holds the key (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826676)
» 26: Aladdin & the Genie (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826674)
» 27: Jasmine is in trouble (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826670)
» 28: Cave of Wonders Boss (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826667)
» 29: My first wish, Genie. Show me the keyhole! (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826661)
» 30: Jafar Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826655)
» 31: Carpet Ride & Free the Genie from the Lamp (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258826653)
» 32: Monstro (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820210)
» 33: Parasite Cage (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820165)
» 34: Parasite Cage Again (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820141)
» 35: Atlantica (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820124)
» 36: Saying hello to Triton (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820123)
» 37: Shark Attack (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820114)
» 38: Key bearers are not welcome (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820109)
» 39: Silly Faces (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820104)
» 40: Ursula (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820086)
» 41: Someone just got bigger (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820076)
» 42: Giant Ursula (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820068)
» 43: Keyhole in Atlantica (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820060)
» 44: Halloween Town (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820024)
» 45: Why, of course... A Heartless need a heart! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258820000)
» 46: Stolen Heart (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819997)
» 47: I knew Oogie Boogie was behind this! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819991)
» 48: Lock, Shock och Barrel (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819982)
» 49: Oogie Boogie Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819972)
» 50: Giant Oogie Boogie Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819966)
» 51: Neverland (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819962)
» 52: Anyone can fly. You wanna try? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819900)
» 53: Anti-Sora (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819885)
» 54: Fly, Sora! Just believe, and you can do it! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819860)
» 55: Captain Hook (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819833)
» 56: Neverland Keyhole (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819744)
» 57: You just gotta believe in yourself! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819729)
» 58: Pegasus Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819726)
» 59: Hercules Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819724)
» 60: Hollow Bastion (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819696)
» 61: Riku in Hollow Bastion (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819691)
» 62: Collecting Emblems (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819688)
» 63: Maleficent (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819642)
» 64: Dragon Maleficent (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819631)
» 65: Riku II (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819629)
» 66: Sora turned into a Heartless (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819626)
» 67: I looked everywhere for you, but you were with me all along. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819614)
» 68: Hunny Tree in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819611)
» 69: Rabbit'z Howze in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819596)
» 70: Hunny Hunt High Score (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258819593)
» 71: Wood Hill in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818096)
» 72: Muddy Path + Cutscene in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818065)
» 73: Behemoth Boss (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818056)
» 74: Hades Cup 50 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818024)
» 75: Hades Cup 40 Part 1 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818015)
» 76: Hades Cup 40 Part 2 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818013)
» 77: End of the World (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258818006)
» 78: Chernabog from Fantasia (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817949)
» 79: Last bunch of Heartless. We're almost there! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817940)
» 80: Hades Cup 30 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817937)
» 81: Hades Cup 20 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817919)
» 82: Hades Cup 10 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817909)
» 83: Darkness is the heart's true essence... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817902)
» 84: Ansem (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817901)
» 85: Darkside & Ansem II (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817899)
» 86: Final Fight (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817893)
» 87: Ending (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817891)
» 88: Staff Roll / Credits (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817889)
» 89: Another Side, Another Story (Deep Dive) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258817886)
[/spoiler]



Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories (GBA/PS2)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/kingdomheartschainofmemories.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/kingdomheartsrechainofmemories.jpg)

Game Name
flagjp キングダム ハーツ チェイン オブ メモリーズ
flagjp flagus flageu Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories

Release Date
flagjp November 11th, 2004 (GBA)
flagus December 7th, 2004 (GBA)
flageu May 6th, 2005 (GBA)
flagjp March 29th, 2007 (PS2)
flagus December 2nd, 2008 (PS2)
flageu April 17th, 2009 (PS2)

Sora, Donald and Goofy managed to save the world from darkness in the first game, but they are still in search for King Mickey and Riku. They find a note that Pluto carried around in his mouth, and after reading that, they run to Castle Oblivion, a place where one will be able to gain memories, in exchange of other memories.

This castle is run by cards, so the traveler in this castle is forced to use these cards to his/her advantage to overcome all obstacles. With each floor Sora climbs, they face a few members of an Organization wearing black hoods. These include Axel, Larxene, Vexen and Marluxia. A replica of Riku interferes during the trip as well. The castle is actually run by a girl called Namine, and she's forced to manipulate Sora's memories in the castle in favor of the Organization, otherwise she wouldn't be allowed to leave the castle ever again.

In this game, you can also play as Riku, in the mode Rebirth/Reverse, where Riku goes through the basement areas of Castle Oblivion as he fights another set of members from the Organization, which includes Lexaeus and Zexion.



Kingdom Hearts II (PS2)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/kingdomhearts2finalmix.jpg)

Game Name
flagjp キングダム ハーツII
flagjp flagus flageu Kingdom Hearts II
flagjp キングダム ハーツII ファイナル ミックス +
flagjp Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix +

Release Date
flagjp December 22nd, 2005
flagus March 28th, 2006
flageu September 29th, 2006
flagjp March 29th, 2007 (Final Mix)

A new game, a new story and a new world to visit. In this case, it's Twilight Town and a new face emerges from the existing cast of playable characters. Roxas, who happens to be Sora's Nobody, after Sora was sealed in Castle Oblivion, has been awakened to become the 13th member of the Organization. Roxas also gains friends in the town, but thoughts remain as to why he exists.

In the meantime, Ansem the Wise (who King Mickey was an apprentice of in past relations) and Riku join hands to try and re-awaken Sora from Castle Oblivion, and with this, be able to reunite with him later. When Sora and the gang did awaken, they now set course against a new threat, mainly the Organization XIII. They take over the new and past worlds with their force of Nobodies, and as if that wasn't enough, Maleficent has returned, with a new companion, Pete, alongside her. They unleash Heartless to interfere with the plans of the Nobodies.

With each heart collected with the use of Sora's Key Blade, the Organization gets even closer to unlocking the powers of Kingdom Hearts situated in The World That Never Was. Sora and the gang must stop Xemnas and his group from using Kingdom Hearts for the wrong purpose. Among the Organization, Sora faces Xemnas, Xigbar, Xaldin, Saix, Axel, Demyx and Luxord.

This was also the game that featured the Reaction Command system, that lets the player perform different kinds of moves (usually counters) depending on when the Triangle button is pressed. At the end of the game, a movie shows the existence of three Enigmatic Soldiers wielding Key Blades on both hands. This is only a small hint of what will come later.

Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix (PS2)

This game includes a remake of the GBA game, called Re:Chain of Memories, with new scenery and voice acting at major parts.
  
Anyways, this is the English version of the original KHII, with the most well-packed fan service ever imagined. With the new area called Cavern of Remembrance added, the player could now be able to face the whole Organization XIII in any order they see fit, as well as being able to face a select few of the members at select worlds with the use of Absent Silhouette portals.

As if that wasn't enough, new cut scenes were added and filled the gaps in the original KHII. These cut scenes relates to both Roxas and Xehanort, and tells the player some much needed information that wasn't revealed before, including Xehanort's relations to the Enigmatic Soldiers. Speaking of the Enigmatic Soldiers, Sora is able to face one of them by either defeating all the Organization members in the Absent Silhouette portals or beating the game first (and earning a nice and shiny crown next to their save file). This Enigmatic Soldier is reachable through a portal in Disney Castle, and that boss is a tough nut to crack.

The player would also be able to face mushroom versions of the Organization, that are located in different worlds and that challenges the player on a few mini-games. Crown pieces has also been placed all over the game, and by picking them up, you would be able to use them to complete a puzzle in Jiminy's Memo, make out a picture (or an illustration) out of that puzzle, and gain items that way. Sora can also wear different-colored crowns on his head by defeating the Enigmatic Soldier, all 13 Organization members in the Cavern, and beating all the Mushroom XIII mini-games.
  
Also, unlike the original KHII, in one scene where Sora finds Roxas in The World That Never Was, in this version the player would be able to fight Roxas for real, and it's a very exciting battle. Finally, the game also continues the Enigmatic Soldier plot, with the newly added secret movie called Birth By Sleep, where the Enigmatic Soldiers face a bald man and his companion, and at the end you see King Mickey...

[spoiler][PS2] Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix - Critical Mode difficulty
» Opening Movie & Beginning (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811465)
» You can give us back the _____ now. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811444)
» Job Assignments (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811432)
» Let's get tickets! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811412)
» Twilight Thorn (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811377)
» Struggle Battle Tournament (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811371)
» Axel & Setzer (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811345)
» You don't remember my name? Thanks a lot, Kairi...! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811331)
» The 7 wonders and a Ghost Train (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811312)
» The Haunted Mansion (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811298)
» The Roxas that I know is long gone... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811295)
» Sora! Wake Up! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811294)
» King Mickey! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811292)
» Pete & Yen Sid (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811289)
» Sora, you need more suitable traveling clothes... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811279)
» Hollow Bastion (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811277)
» Organization XIII in Hollow Bastion! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811275)
» Asteroid Sweep: The Land of Dragons (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811269)
» The Land of Dragons (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811233)
» Traveling towards the Summit (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811214)
» Mulan blows her cover... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811213)
» Shan-Yu (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811209)
» Stardust Sweep: Beast Castle (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811206)
» Beast Castle (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811205)
» Thresholder / Posessor (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811196)
» Beast (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811193)
» Shadow Stalker / Dark Thorn (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811187)
» 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811185)
» Phantom Storm: Olympus Coliseum (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811182)
» Olympus Coliseum (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811180)
» This is my story, and you're not part of it! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811166)
» It seems we were fated to meet. Maybe you need a guardian? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811158)
» Cerberus (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811153)
» Phil's Training (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811144)
» Let's go save Meg! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811142)
» Look kids, Pete's invincible! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811136)
» You won't stop a true hero! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811133)
» Get up on the Hydra's back!! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258811131)
» Disney Castle (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809455)
» We should ask Merlin for help! (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809449)
» C'mon, we gotta help the King! (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809436)
» Hm, what's Maleficent up to? (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809434)
» That house is on fire! (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809433)
» Now, let's get those Heartless! (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809431)
» It was Pete after all! (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809416)
» Fighting Pete again (bad stream) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809414)
» Splash Island: Atlantica (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809411)
» Atlantica 1st visit (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809410)
» Floating Island: Port Royal (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809407)
» Port Royal (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258809405)
» And now, the blood will be repaid, to free us from this curse, forever! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808588)
» The signal! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808583)
» They need the blood of a pirate. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808580)
» Don't lose sight of the Medallion! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808572)
» Ohoy! Treasure, mateys! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808571)
» Barbossa / Illuminator (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808568)
» Broken Highway: Halloween Town (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808566)
» Halloween Town (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808554)
» Christmas Town (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808550)
» Prison Keeper (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808540)
» Oogie Boogie (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808538)
» Atlantica 2nd visit (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258808534)
» Ancient Highway: Agrabah (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806975)
» Agrabah (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806972)
» Cave of Wonders (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806966)
» Treasure Room (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806965)
» Volcanic Lord / Blizzard Lord (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806958)
» Sunlight Storm: Pride Land (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806957)
» Pride Land (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806954)
» Pride Rock (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806938)
» We found Simba! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806918)
» Shenzi, Banzai and Ed (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806917)
» Scar (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806901)
» Twilight Town Again (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806895)
» Do you know Kairi? Then come to the station! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806891)
» A new road is open, and Kairi and Riku are waiting somewhere along it. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806887)
» Hollow Bastion Again (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806884)
» Ansem's Study (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806883)
» Space Paranoid (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806871)
» DTD: Door To Darkness (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806852)
» Data Space (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806851)
» Hostile Program (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806844)
» It keeps on saying the data inside's all kerskuppled... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806829)
» Maleficent gives orders to Heartless (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806822)
» Does this Leon have any treasure? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806797)
» Sora! Behind you! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806788)
» The King's in the Bailey! You better head over there! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806782)
» Donald! Goofy! Take Sora and get going! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806768)
» Demyx (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806757)
» Now I remember! Xehanort, Ansem's apprentice! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806754)
» 1000 Heartless! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806751)
» I guess sometimes help comes from unexpected places... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806750)
» Atlantica: Under the Sea (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806748)
» There's a rumor in the imperial city about a spy in black, lurking in the mountains. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806742)
» The door's locked. Let's climb up! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806737)
» Let's head over to the Throne Room. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806721)
» Storm Rider (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806714)
» Li Shang saves Mulan! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258806697)
» Tonight's very important... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803950)
» Fighting on the dance floor. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803945)
» Beast is very angry... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803917)
» More fighting... and Bell is in trouble! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803912)
» Xaldin (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803909)
» Wonder Boy here thinks his hero days are over... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803908)
» Pain & Panic Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803905)
» Let's help Wonder Boy. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803900)
» Hades (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803899)
» Liar! Leon doesn't have any treasure! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803897)
» The curse is back again... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803895)
» Let's find the missing medallions! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803880)
» Grim Reaper (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803878)
» Ariel signs a contract with Ursula (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803877)
» Time to stop Ursula! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803876)
» Stolen Christmas Presents (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803820)
» Lock, Shock & Barrel (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803818)
» The Experiment (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803814)
» Desert Ruins (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803812)
» Switch Activation (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803810)
» Genie Jafar (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803808)
» Shenzi, Banzai & Ed (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803805)
» Give Simba some moral support (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803801)
» Ground Shaker (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803800)
» Atlantica: Let's sing one last time! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803798)
» Something's wrong in Hollow Bastion again... (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803797)
» Let's go to the tower! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803795)
» Tron is upgraded! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803792)
» Sark (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803786)
» MCP (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803773)
» Assault of the Dreadnought: Twilight Town (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803760)
» Aren't we here because of the picture? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803759)
» King Mickey comes to help! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803753)
» Axel comes to help too! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803752)
» He's holding... a key blade!? (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803748)
» Roxas (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803744)
» Kairi is saved by Namine. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803737)
» Sora and the gang goes inside the Organization stronghold. (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803736)
» You leave Sora alone! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803735)
» Xigbar (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803733)
» A Blustery Rescue in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803724)
» Hunny Slider in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803723)
» Jump in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803722)
» The Expotition in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803721)
» The Hunny Pot in 100 Acre Wood (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803720)
» Riku! (bad sound) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803719)
» Luxord (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803718)
» Final Form Get! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803717)
» Different names, same fate! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803713)
» Saix (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803711)
» Ansem the Wise (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803698)
» "Warriors of the Key Blade, go forth and bring me more hearts!" "NO!" (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258803695)
» Heartless 1 in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801228)
» Heartless 2 in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801227)
» Gliding in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801219)
» Nobodies 1 in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801210)
» "What is Cloud doing?" "Beats me." (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801206)
» Sephiroth (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801205)
» Xemnas 1 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801184)
» Xemnas 2 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801169)
» Final Xemnas (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801166)
» Ending (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801164)
» Staff Roll / Credits (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801161)
» Gathering (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801159)
» Birth by Sleep (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801151)
» Let's solve this Crown Puzzle! Part 1 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801143)
» Let's solve this Crown Puzzle! Part 2 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801140)
» Mushroom No.1 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801122)
» Mushroom No.2 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801121)
» Mushroom No.3 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801120)
» Mushroom No.4 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801119)
» Mushroom No.5 (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801111)
» Lexaeus (Absent Silhouette) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801099)
» Cerberus Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801097)
» Titan Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801079)
» Goddess of Fate Cup (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801076)
» Ultima Weapon Get!! (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801064)
» Zexion (Absent Silhouette) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801061)
» Marluxia (Absent Silhouette) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801060)
» Larxene (Absent Silhouette) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801048)
» Vexen (Absent Silhouette) (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801047)
» Nobodies 2 in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801029)
» Nobodies 3 in Cavern of Remembrance (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm/b/258801024)
[/spoiler]



Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days (NDS)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh3582days/kh3582days01.png)

Game Name
flagjp キングダム ハーツ スリー ファイブ エイト デイズ オーバー ツー
flagjp Kingdom Hearts Three Five Eight Days Over Two

Release Date
flagjp May 30th, 2009
flagus September 29th, 2009

This game takes place between Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories and Kingdom Hearts II. This game is mostly about the Organization 13, and Roxas is the main focus. In the game, Roxas is trained to become an Organization Member and the story is told through his point of view. The player is able to see how Roxas became a member and what tasks he has to go through, each day of progress. A new Organization Member is introduced here too. A female member, number 14, Xion. Riku is in the game too, as well as Donald and Goofy. The game has a multi-player mode called Mission Mode, where you will be able to play wirelessly with 4 other players.

A new equipment feature is in the game called Panel Slot. This is your equipment panel. You have 15 slots at start, and the max is 40, and you gain new panels later so that the amount can be doubled, tripled or even quadrupled. You get access to those slots later. On the slots, you put items and other things on them, or else you won't be able to use the item, unless it's a usable item in your Backpack, like say a Potion. You can equip Magic, Skills, Key Blades, Armors, Accessories, Usable Items and other things into these slots and "each" of these items use up one slot. You can place these items anyway you want on the Panel Slots, and you can take them back to your item bag again. It's almost like the Materia system in FF7. You can try different combinations to raise your stats and combine skills and abilities.



Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (PSP)

- Coming Soon -



Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep: Final Mix (PSP)

- Coming Soon -



Kingdom Hearts: Coded (Cell Phone)

- Coming Soon -



Kingdom Hearts: Re-Coded (NDS)

- Coming Soon -



Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance (3DS)

- Coming Soon -



(KH2FM) Weapons (Sora's Keyblades)

ImageNameAbilityStats
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora01.png)Kingdom Chain
キングダムチェーン
Crisis Half
クライシスハーフ
ATK: 3
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora02.png)Promise Amulet (Oathkeeper)
約束のお守り
Form Boost
フォームブースト
ATK: 3
MAG: 3
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora03.png)Past Memories (Oblivion)
過ぎ去りし思い出
Drive Boost
ドライヴブースト
ATK: 6
MAG: 2
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora04.png)Star Seeker
スターシーカー
Air Combo Plus
エアコンボプラス
ATK: 3
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora05.png)Hidden Dragon
ヒドゥンドラゴン
Damage Aspell
ダメージアスピル
ATK: 2
MAG: 2
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora06.png)Heroes Crest
ヒーローズクレスト
Air Combo Up
エアコンボアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 0
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora07.png)Monochrome
モノクローム
Item Up
アイテムアップ
ATK: 3
MAG: 2
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora08.png)Follow the Wind
フォローザウィンド
Draw
ドロー
ATK: 3
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora09.png)Circle of Life
サークルオブライフ
MP Haste
MPヘイスト
ATK: 4
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora10.png)Photon Debugger
フォトンデバッガー
Thunder Up
サンダーアップ
ATK: 3
MAG: 2
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora11.png)Gull Wing
ガルウィング
EXP Chance
EXPチャンス
ATK: 2
MAG: 3
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora12.png)Rumbling Rose
ランプリングローズ
Finish Plus
フィニッシュプラス
ATK: 5
MAG: 0
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora13.png)Guardian Soul
ガーディアンソウル
Reaction Up
リアクションアップ
ATK: 5
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora14.png)Wishes Lamp
ウィッシーズランプ
Prize Up
プライズアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 3
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora15.png)Holy Pumpkin
ホーリーパンプキン
Combo Up
コンボアップ
ATK: 6
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora16.png)Sweet Memory
スウィートメモリー
Drive Converter
ドライヴコンバータ
ATK: 0
MAG: 4
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora17.png)Wonder of Abyss
ワンダーオブアビス
Blizzard Up
ブリザドアップ
ATK: 3
MAG: 3
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora18.png)Sleeping Lion
スリーピングライオン
Combo Plus
コンボプラス
ATK: 5
MAG: 3
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora19.png)Bond of Flame
ボンドオブフレイム
Fire Up
ファイアアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 4
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora20.png)Fateful Encounter
めぐりあう二人
Light & Dark
ライト&ダーク
ATK: 5
MAG: 4
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora21.png)Fatal Crest
フェイタルクレスト
Charge Berserk
チャージバーサク
ATK: 3
MAG: 5
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora22.png)Fenrir
フェンリル
Combo Minus
コンボマイナス
ATK: 7
MAG: 1
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora23.png)Ultima Weapon
アルテマウエポン
MP Hastega
MPヘイスガ
ATK: 6
MAG: 4
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kh2fm/sora24.png)Winner's Proof
ウイナーズプルーフ
EXP Zero
EXPゼロ
ATK: 5
MAG: 7




(KH2FM) Weapons (Donald's Staffs)

  
NameAbilityStats
Magic Staff
まどうしの杖
-ATK: 1
MAG: 1
Hammer Mace
ハンマーメイス
-ATK: 2
MAG: 1
Victory Bell
ビクトリーベル
-ATK: 3
MAG: 2
Comet Mace
コメットメイス
-ATK: 2
MAG: 2
Meteor Staff
メテオスタッフ
Thunder Up
サンダーアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 3
Rising Dragon
ライジングドラゴン
Fire Up
ファイアアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 4
Spell's Relic
スペルズレリック
Blizzard Up
ブリザドアップ
ATK: 4
MAG: 5
Nobody Lance
ノーバディライス
Item Up
アイテムアップ
ATK: 5
MAG: 5
Save the Queen
セイヴザクイーン
Hyper Healing
ハイパーヒーリング
ATK: 5
MAG: 6
Pressure Mushroom
プレジャーキノコ
-ATK: 0
MAG: 1
Pressure Mushroom +
プレジャーキノコ+
-ATK: 0
MAG: 3
Precious Mushroom
プレジャスキノコ
MP Haste
MPヘイスト
ATK: 1
MAG: 5
Precious Mushroom +
プレジャスキノコ+
MP Hastera
MPヘイスラ
ATK: 2
MAG: 7



(KH2FM) Weapons (Goofy's Shields)

NameAbilityStats
Knight Shield
騎士の盾
-ATK: 1
MAG: 0
Adaman Bumper
アダマンバンパー
-ATK: 2
MAG: 0
Chain Gear
チェーンギア
-ATK: 3
MAG: 0
Shooting Star
シューティングスター
-ATK: 3
MAG: 0
Ogre Shield
オーガシールド
Defender
ディフェンダー
ATK: 5
MAG: 0
Genji Shield
源民の盾
Hyper Healing
ハイパーヒーリング
ATK: 6
MAG: 0
Akashic Guard
アカシックガード
MP Haste
MPヘイスト
ATK: 7
MAG: 0
Nobody Guard
ノバディーガード
Damage Aspell
ダメージアスピル
ATK: 8
MAG: 0
Freeze Pride
フリーズプライド
-ATK: 5
MAG: 0
Save the King
セイヴザキング
Item Up
アイテムアップ
ATK: 9
MAG: 0
Happy Mushroom
ハッピーキノコ
-ATK: 1
MAG: 0
Happy Mushroom +
ハッピーキノコ+
-ATK: 3
MAG: 0
Platial Mushroom
プラチアルキノコ
Protect
プロテス
ATK: 5
MAG: 0
Limited Mushroom
リミテッドキノコ
Protectga
プロテガ
ATK: 9
MAG: 0



(KH2FM) Items

NameDescription
Potion
ポーション
Restore Target HP by 40%.
High Potion
ハイポーション
Restore Target HP by 60%.
Ether
エーテル
Restore Target MP completely. MP Charge requires additional recovery.
Elixir
エリクサー
Restore Target HP and MP completely.
Mega Potion
メガポーション
Restore Party HP by 40%.
Mega Ether
メガエーテル
Restore Party MP completely. MP Charge requires additional recovery.
Last Elixir
ラストエリクサー
Restore Party HP and MP completely.
Tent
テント
Restore Party HP and MP completely (Menu only).
Drive Recover
ドライヴリカバー
Restore 1 point of Drive Gauge.
High Drive Recover
ハイドライヴリカバー
Restore 3 point of Drive Gauge.
Power Up
パワーアップ
Raise Strength stats by 1.
Magic Up
マジックアップ
Raise Magic stats by 1.
Guard Up
ガードアップ
Raise Defense stats by 1.
AP Up
APアップ
Raise AP stats by 1.
Baseball Charm
ベースボールチャーム
Chicken Little will be available in the "Summons" command list.
Lamp Charm
ランプチャーム
Genie will be available in the "Summons" command list.
Ukulele Charm
ウクレレチャーム
Stitch will be available in the "Summons" command list.
Feather Charm
フェザーチャーム
Peter Pan will be available in the "Summons" command list.



OK, now we can talk~ :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread (Spoilers)
Post by: Zx on November 10, 2008, 04:06:28 AM
Now that I remember, I had a question long ago. Why Terra and the others are not using that armor of KHIIFM+ secret ending?, somehow they are using like parts of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on November 10, 2008, 08:02:18 AM
They probably get the armor at the end of the game~

OR MAYBE, after we finish all 3 of the stories, we'll get a final part w/ all three~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on November 10, 2008, 08:03:26 AM
1- epic 1st post is epic o_O

2-The secret endings armor was based on the that of the original ending from KH2, which at the time Nomura had said he had not much of a clue where he was going to go with it art style wise. Also the battle is most likely really late time frame wise, where as BBS is starting at the very begining at Terra, Aqua, and RoXasTwo's stories.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megatamx on November 10, 2008, 01:07:05 PM
Whoa this new KH thread is better than the old one!I really like it!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on November 10, 2008, 01:51:20 PM
Odds are the game (PSP one) is gonna start after the battle, thus the armor's already busted and useless.

I'm actually kind of glad that Square Enix decided to go to the handhelds for the extra story telling. Now we won't have to fork out 400-500 bucks just to play like 3 games 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on November 10, 2008, 04:30:24 PM
People already did just for MGS4
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on November 10, 2008, 04:45:10 PM
2-The secret endings armor was based on the that of the original ending from KH2, which at the time Nomura had said he had not much of a clue where he was going to go with it art style wise. Also the battle is most likely really late time frame wise, where as BBS is starting at the very begining at Terra, Aqua, and RoXasTwo's stories.
So you say the armors were like a prototype when they didn't a clue about the look of the characters?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: TheDivine on November 11, 2008, 01:38:27 PM
People already did just for MGS4

Damn right we did.

Anyway. I thought it was stated that the only reason those three were wearing armor in the secret ending was because he needed a way not to show their faces. And didn't one of them die in the extended trailer? Doesn't make sense if that's the beginning of the game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on November 11, 2008, 05:46:44 PM
no one died in the second trailer
Vent? was just frozen
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on November 11, 2008, 06:03:44 PM
Yea, it was Vent that got frozen and Aqua saved him from bring crushed on the ground. Terra takes off his helmet.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on November 14, 2008, 02:11:32 AM
358/2 Days is confirmed for February 2009 in Japan.
(http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/61161020081113_155014_0_big.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: BigManW on November 14, 2008, 05:59:32 AM
358/2 Days is confirmed for February 2009 in Japan.
(http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/61161020081113_155014_0_big.jpg)
Remember when they said there were going to be costume changes for a couple of the worlds in 358/2 Days?  Guess Squeenix likes to fib a bit.  :W
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on November 14, 2008, 06:16:46 AM
Perhaps they're not just showing it off to save it for a later issue.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sky Child on November 14, 2008, 07:33:41 AM
So is there anything about these games that makes any sense at all?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on November 14, 2008, 11:14:27 AM
Patience Sky, the WTFs of what we seen of KH 358/2 days will be answered when it comes out and whoever buys it~

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on November 14, 2008, 04:38:24 PM
I have a horrible feeling No. 14 there is going to get a ton of cosplayers going as an emo Kairi...

Oh wait, that's EXACTLY what she is!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on November 14, 2008, 04:54:11 PM
She? The 14 is a she? News to me >.>;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on November 14, 2008, 04:59:24 PM
I think the first statement about the XIV-Member was that she is female.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on November 14, 2008, 07:04:52 PM
Yup that it is, first statement of her being of the XIVth member and being a female~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on November 14, 2008, 07:12:35 PM
She? The 14 is a she? News to me >.>;

Where were you the whole year of 2008 when we talked about it? >w<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on November 14, 2008, 08:01:10 PM
Plus what about the recent trailers where she was hooded? I'm pretty sure she has a feminine voice under the hood, unless I'm mistaken. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 16, 2008, 11:06:21 PM
Wow, Zx, did you just crawl out from under a rock? No offense, of course. Still, that's massive. Here's a funny story. One of my friends once brought the manual to KHII to school and showed me it. He was wondering why Mickey was hooded, and we speculated on that. He played it for like 14 or 15 hours straight when he first got it, too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jericho on November 16, 2008, 11:07:54 PM
Anybody else wonder why developments in this series have been so few and far in between?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 16, 2008, 11:08:34 PM
I think the team took a break after KH2 or something.

Also, WALL-E world for KH3! Or at the very least Toy Story.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on November 16, 2008, 11:10:05 PM
Every world of PIXAR would be great for Kingdom Hearts!

I still want my Disney Afternoon KH too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jericho on November 16, 2008, 11:12:30 PM
Every world of PIXAR would be great for Kingdom Hearts!

I still want my Disney Afternoon KH too.

Post of the week. If I can roam a PS3 rendered Duckberg and visit THE Vault, Game of The Forevah. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 16, 2008, 11:13:21 PM
We need Jungle Book world! WE NEED IT! Reason? Baloo. That is all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on November 16, 2008, 11:15:22 PM
We need Jungle Book world! WE NEED IT! Reason? Baloo. That is all.

We'd have Baloo in Tale Spin world!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jericho on November 16, 2008, 11:16:32 PM
Rescue Rangers, Bonkers, Goof Troop, Gargoyles...

The list goes on and on... 0v0
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on November 16, 2008, 11:17:48 PM
Lets hit the way back machine...

Gummi Bears.

Bouncing here. There. Everywhere.

Adventures beyond compare.

[tornado fang] yeah, the Gummi Bears.

Disney, you surely must have some fragment of the old soul in that mutant Eisner tainted body. You know what to do.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 16, 2008, 11:19:55 PM
Aye. So many possibilities. Though Rescue Rangers might not work, seeing as Chip and Dale work at Disney Castle to launch the Gummi ships... Also, how about BOLT! Maybe...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on November 16, 2008, 11:24:34 PM
Aye. So many possibilities. Though Rescue Rangers might not work, seeing as Chip and Dale work at Disney Castle to launch the Gummi ships... Also, how about BOLT! Maybe...

Bolt's really Oliver and Company, if you watch those two simutaniously. (Sometimes, Disney just leeches off another film to make a new one, ala Final Fantasy 7 whenever Square makes a game)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on November 19, 2008, 11:47:21 AM
Quote
Square Enix announced today that a Kingdom Hearts Edition that includes the new Nintendo DSi and the game will be released in Japan. The included DSi unit will have an original design of some form. Pricing and design information will be announced at a future date.
http://gamekyo.com/news29347_kingdom-hearts-358-2-days-confirmed-for-february-new-screens.html
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 03, 2008, 07:39:36 AM
Did anyone here play Re:com yet> OR had play Re:CoM, just not the English version yet? I know I had not!  :-[ :(
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 03, 2008, 07:41:05 AM
EB called me before I went to work, so i'll be picking up my copy in *looks at clock, hm, 1:41 AM* 10 hours XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 03, 2008, 10:00:41 AM
OR had play Re:CoM, just not the English version yet?

I've had the Japanese version along with KH2 Final Mix since like, forever. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on December 03, 2008, 11:01:42 AM
I also have the japaneseversion together with Final Mix+
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 05, 2008, 11:45:08 PM
Re: Chain of Memories is out in my Curcuit City now, get it while it lasts.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 06, 2008, 07:18:46 AM
finally got around to finishing Traverse Town.  and Axel.  Facing Axel, is actually rather fun~ and I like the fact they added new card combos, oh and Quinton Flynn still delivers 8D~.  I'll tell some more as I go on (aside from being hooked to Chrono Trigger DS and Apollo justice)~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 06, 2008, 11:06:42 PM
Getting CTDS for XMas, I hope... Anyways, so many worlds that could be added! There's such a massive selection!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 16, 2008, 08:09:38 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1FsqO0DMdE&feature=PlayList&p=7CB2C367B9648157&index=7

Larxene dub pleases me, ALOT.

Same goes to Vexen 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 17, 2008, 07:44:20 PM
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - TGS2008 Trailer (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16945425mS78kHCr)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Axel Video (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16945372nPJGFT6b)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - Xaldin Video (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16945405kNqdM2zt)
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep - JUMP FESTA 2008(2007.12) Trailer (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16945348AJWm8N4H)
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep - Terra Video (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v169452313zz2nTZJ)
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep - Ven Video (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v16945369JsaBtPKp)

Remember what I said, everyone: DAY ONE!! 0v0

It's fun how Roxas, Xion and Axel are on Destiny Island, standing/sitting the same way that Sora, Kairi and Riku does. x3

Also this:
Kingdom Hearts coded - DKS3713 Trailer (http://www.veoh.com/videos/v169454619CGJjGHt)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on December 17, 2008, 07:49:31 PM
Terra has the best looking keyblade of all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on December 17, 2008, 08:11:36 PM
day 4-5ish for me  >w<

thanks you for posting these (http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u25/Dr_Wily_II/Sprites/CephiKobun.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: vile mk4 on December 17, 2008, 10:56:55 PM
video

I was about to post that. Seems like the psp will have it's best year this 2009. Agito ?, this ? Really nice.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 24, 2008, 04:21:37 AM
Dunno, but I think this is a new trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0P98qJjNA&e

Looks like the rumors about Terra is a bad guy is true.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on December 24, 2008, 04:28:22 AM
It says TGS trailer, do you remember how long ago that was? =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on December 24, 2008, 04:44:25 AM
Looks like a.) there's a Terra and Aqua pairing, or at least there'll be hundreds of fanfictions of it ( >.>; ), and b.) Terra is one of those heroes that's 'bad but still good'.  :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 24, 2008, 05:10:05 AM
We call them Anti-heroes and they're ALL the rage in Japan and, thus, fan-fictions.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: BigManW on December 24, 2008, 10:20:15 AM
Quote
Seems like the psp will have it's best year this 2009.
You actually think Birth By Sleep is going to come out next year?
Ahahah.

Hahahah.

HAHAHAHAHAHA.


Yeah, no.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 27, 2008, 04:49:23 AM
(http://www.khinsider.com/images/vjumpfeb/2.png)
(http://www.khinsider.com/images/vjumpfeb/1.png)
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Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 27, 2008, 05:09:41 AM
I have a feeling the cutscenes and the portraits within the transparent yellow chatbox is going to clash alot with the scenes.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megatamx on December 27, 2008, 01:40:02 PM
Why does the graphics look good?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: BigManW on December 27, 2008, 03:24:11 PM
Why does the graphics look good?
Because Squeenix is good at what they do?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 27, 2008, 08:33:06 PM
Square Enix likes to sacrifice animals to make a system work better graphically than most people expect it to. Sega is also serving as apprentice to them to learn their ways, given how freakishly good their CGI is getting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 27, 2008, 08:59:04 PM
Capcom should learn from Square Enix 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 28, 2008, 03:03:10 AM
Yeah, Squeenix has always been known to utilize impressive graphics in their games and their games actually has an equally good storylines.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megatamx on December 28, 2008, 04:45:00 AM
They even got good CG graphics on FFI on the PSX!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on December 28, 2008, 05:42:07 AM
dear Megatamx.
do you ever think?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jericho on December 28, 2008, 05:44:24 AM
dear Megatamx.
do you ever think?

Needs more obvious if you ask me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on March 05, 2009, 11:37:39 AM
(http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1807/kingdomheartsdsi.jpg)

SquEnix has FINALLY annouced the release date for KH: 358/2 days. Set for march 30th, along with a custon DSi containing the Mickey, title, Kingdom, and  Oraganization XIII, insignias and RoXas' personal emblem. Unfortunatly, Sora's still gay. But then again KHII was just brokeback hearts without the awesome peter Griffin song.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on March 05, 2009, 11:54:32 AM
I can make a better looking DSi than that. Just get me some stickers. 8D

If you don't know what I'm saying, I'm saying it sucks.

I rather have the Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Echoes of Time DSi. >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megatamx on March 05, 2009, 02:05:25 PM
dear Megatamx.
do you ever think?
nope http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEqhtIuIarE
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 07, 2009, 08:54:00 PM
New video for 358/2 (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14714_kingdom-hearts-358-2-days-new-video.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sky Child on March 07, 2009, 11:40:31 PM
I really really wish these games would stop coming out.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slystrife on March 08, 2009, 08:31:02 PM
^
With KH's popularity, that's not likely to happen although there is my slight hope of KH III ending the series with a bang. I'd be saddened greatly if the series went the way of Final Fantasy.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on March 08, 2009, 08:36:46 PM
KH3 won't end the series. SE is trying to establish the franchise to become as ig as FF or DQ.

Also, Nomura will focus on making KH games after FF13 is done.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on March 08, 2009, 08:42:32 PM
Is it just me or does organization XIII has one member too much?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on March 08, 2009, 09:02:51 PM
It was supposed to be Organization XIV, but something is gonna happen to Xion. ;o;
That's why they decided to keep the name Organization XIII in Kingdom Hearts II.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on March 08, 2009, 09:49:35 PM
They realized they had too many women. Larxene was enough. (This assumes that the rest of the Organization is all men, since some of them are questionable... right, Marluxia?)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Satoryu on March 08, 2009, 10:11:46 PM
they're all pretty girly. just some are more girly than others.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rock Bomb on March 08, 2009, 10:22:50 PM
I got chain of memories for PS2 recently, and still haven't played it yet. Why?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on March 09, 2009, 06:24:46 AM
^
With KH's popularity, that's not likely to happen although there is my slight hope of KH III ending the series with a bang. I'd be saddened greatly if the series went the way of Final Fantasy.

It doesn't look like it is showing any signs of stopping at this point and as long as Disney/Square Enix is there to provide the characters, celebrities for voices and they are making money off this franchise, I don't know if it will actually end.


KH3 won't end the series. SE is trying to establish the franchise to become as ig as FF or DQ.


KH7, the FF7 of the KH universe.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on March 09, 2009, 06:44:07 AM
they're all pretty girly. just some are more girly than others.
I'd say the one that uses playing cards as a weapon would be more of a stereotypical gay than a woman. There's also the guy with the eye patch... sort of.

Oh, and that throw away one no one cares about with the giant sword and power levels and what not.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on March 09, 2009, 07:39:16 AM
well, as far as i'm concerned, at least they use good development time for KH, so as long they provide good quality (aside from the 3 sides of peoples for Chain of Memories) games, I wouldn't care.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 29, 2009, 09:41:55 PM
New 358/2 trailer (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14980_kingdom-hearts-358-2-days-new-trailer.html)

Shows a bunch of cutscenes as well as gameplay.
[spoiler]Seems you can play as Donald and Goofy. But I'm not sure if that's only in multiplayer.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 29, 2009, 06:14:06 PM
I make screenshot spam~ >0<

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Organization 13 Members.

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Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on May 29, 2009, 09:43:32 PM
Awesome Vixy! Thanks! I can't wait to see the vids
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 29, 2009, 09:52:25 PM
I wish I could make videos, but my laptop isn't strong enough for recording, so I snapped the screenies instead. >U<

The game works with no$gba 2.6a.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on May 29, 2009, 10:06:29 PM
I guess a stream would be out of the question?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 30, 2009, 12:35:45 AM
I guess a stream would be out of the question?

You know... I might try it a bit. Click to watch my live stream. o.o (http://www.justin.tv/vixyrpm)

I can't promise it will work 100%.




No, it doesn't work at all. -AC

Posted on: May 29, 2009, 22:27:02
See how "awesome" it is... owob -AC (http://www.justin.tv/clip/4cd75bf7288be777)

Posted on: May 29, 2009, 23:49:28
Nevermind, I'm playing the real thing on my DS instead. (I wish it had video capture features though... =w=)
The controls are so comfortable~ just like KH2. I love it. ^.^

Menu Translation:
# パネルスロット = Panel Slot
# ホログラムミッション = Hologram Mission
# レポート = Report
>> ロクサスダイアリー = Roxas Diary (this lets you see small bits of each day you've played through)
>> エネミーレポート = Enemy Report
# チュートリアル = Tutorial
# コンフィグ = Config (this has mostly camera settings... there's some battle styles here too or whatever)
# セーブ = Save (you have 3 save slots)
# タイトルへもどる = Back to Title

Roxas and Axel are eating ice cream on the top view of Twilight Town on day 255. They seem to talk to each other about something that happened in the past, and that moves the story all the way down to day 7, where you get to see Xion for the first time. And from there, every day, you get new missions and get further in the story. You get to experience each day like this, and each day tells its own tale. This is Roxas' point of view. ^^

Youtube already has a video walkthrough up, omg. >w<
I'm playing the game myself though, I want to experience the game myself.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on May 30, 2009, 01:28:39 AM
:), sounds pleasing.  Thanks, I shall look forward to more sex text  :V
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 30, 2009, 02:27:41 AM
OK, now I can explain what Panel Slot is.

This is your equipment panel. You have 15 slots at start, and it "looks like" the max is 40. You get access to those slots later. On the slots, you must put items and other things in them, or else you won't be able to use that item, unless it's a useable item in your Backpack, like say a Potion. You can equip Magic, Skills, Key Blades, Armors, Accessories, Useable Items and other things into these slots and "each" of these items use up one slot. </psp>

Posted on: May 30, 2009, 02:21:12
You can place these items anyway you want on the Panel Slots, and you can take them back to your item bag again. This is kinda like the Materia system in FF7. You can try different combinations to raise your stats and combine skills and abilities.

Oh yea, you get Dodge Roll on day 12. ^^ </psp>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on May 30, 2009, 02:32:17 AM
Gotta, and I mean GOTTA, have Dodge Roll.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jazz Shaking on May 30, 2009, 02:57:01 AM
How's the music? Since KH games usually have spectacular music...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 30, 2009, 03:29:35 AM
The music is... actually KH2 music nya~ >v<' New music might show up after you get past Twilight Town. The music sounds lovely on DS. ^.^

Day 7-13 are the tutorial/intro days. After that, you can talk to Saïx in TWTNW, and then be able to select the world you want to visit. It's more like a Mission Select though. You get a mission objective, and get new items that way. The mission list even shows what items, skills and equipment you get. You start in Twilight Town, and unlock other worlds later. ^^

Posted on: May 30, 2009, 03:17:51
You see the yellow bar on the HP? That's your Limit Break. When your HP is low enough to reach the yellow bar, you can charge up your Limit Break by holding your attack button, then press it again to use the Limit Break. A white line will travel from the right side of your HP bar to the left. It shows how long the Limit Break lasts. These Limit Breaks are the same ones that Sora use in KH1 and KH2FM (Limit Form). The yellow bar goes down each time you do a Limit Break, but don't worry, it's not your HP. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on May 30, 2009, 03:32:26 AM
Yes! Limit Breaks!

Although I'm not sure what you mean by there being Limit Breaks in KH1; KH1 didn't have the Drive Gauge or any gauge or special attack that you used after an amount of time, number of enemies destroyed, or even damage taken. Just a whole bunch of special Keyblade combos that used MP.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 30, 2009, 03:39:29 AM
I kick more behinds at Final Mix 2 than the first, I kinda forgot. I love fighting Roxas and Terra. ^w^

I'll go back to play KH1FM again soon. I want Birth by Sleep so badly~ o>v<o
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on May 30, 2009, 03:56:23 AM
Chris just fangasms over the Roxas Double-Keyblade/Axel battle during the beginning of KH2.

Not that I can blame him; double Keyblade is fun. I hope, if they make it, KH3 fixes what was wrong with 2 while bringing back the solid foundations of 1 and adding in a few new surprises.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megatamx on May 30, 2009, 02:09:30 PM
Will we see roxas dual wielding keyblades? *o*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 30, 2009, 02:13:47 PM
Maybe in one of the later days, close to the end (you know, story-wise). ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on May 30, 2009, 04:38:57 PM
The game is out in Japan already? I going to expect vids from you, Vix!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on May 30, 2009, 05:04:09 PM
Will we see roxas dual wielding keyblades? *o*
I believe so.

Also, it seems Riku, Mickey and Sora will be available to play as in missions (according to some members). And there was a hack video on Youtube showing them fighting Nobodies in a certain mission. Unfortunately, the user removed them. :/

Posted on: May 30, 2009, 10:50:18 AM
EDIT:

HUGE SPOILERS (even though it's a hack, there obviously real models)
[spoiler]Dual bladed Roxas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DC2Y3OwRKo0)

Riku gameplay (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxhhPHnA0C8&feature=related)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: shinobigoomba on May 31, 2009, 01:52:12 AM
so is theere any normal exploration..or is everything in the game mission based?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 31, 2009, 04:24:59 AM
You select a mission and from there, you can explore. You can talk with the other Org. members in TWTNW, and trade Heart Points to get new items from a cloaked Moogle (so cute~ >v<), but that's it. The actual exploring happens in the missions, and you talk with Saïx to select missions. You can go back to a specific day/mission, if you select Hologram Mission in the menu. When the exp bar gets full, you get a LVL UP panel, and it means to gain a lvl, you must put it on a slot. It means that max lvl is 40...

Posted on: May 31, 2009, 04:10:20
Hmm... there might be LVL UP panels that give you more levels on 1 slot. I hope the level can be higher than 40.

When you beat lots of mission, Saïx will give you a rank. You start with Novice. The rank lets you buy better items from the Moogle Shop. You can buy new Key Blades, Abilities, Accessories. Even LVL UP panels. Oh btw, you can't just put 1 potion on a slot and hope that it'll do good. No, you have to waste slots to use an item, so it means you have to put Potion on 9 slots to use 9 Potions. >v<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on May 31, 2009, 04:43:31 AM
-text-
Shouldn't be much of a problem when you get Cures in, though they subscribe to the same guidelines. (Three Cures = Three Cure casts)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 31, 2009, 05:33:39 AM
You can also gain new abilities, like say Combo Up, if you equip Accessories. And of course, every Accessory takes up a slot.

I'm on day 51, at 3 hours 40 minutes. I just finished a mission in Agrabah.

Axel went missing earlier on though, but Roxas gets much closer to Xion on each day. They even eat Sea Salt Ice Cream at "the usual spot". ^^

When Roxas is about to go back to TWTNW from Agrabah, he suddenly falls down on the ground, and not waking up at all. This is on day 27 it happens. Roxas is seen sleeping on his bed in TWTNW. You see a cutscene of a cloaked member talking to Xemnas at the KH2 ending beach. Roxas is seeing visions of Sora and Kairi at Destiny Island together, watching the sunset. And he also sees Sora inside the egg-shaped capsule in Castle Oblivion. The game fast-forwards to day 49 and 50. Saïx and Xemnas are in the room, talking about Namine's influence to Roxas. Xion puts seashells next to Roxas' pillow where he sleeps. He wakes up on day 51. The other members are missing, but Xion shows up later at "the usual spot". o.o;

Posted on: May 31, 2009, 05:04:28
You will laugh! >0< (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnsYwDLCxSQ)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnsYwDLCxSQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Lunar Knight Zeke on May 31, 2009, 05:50:27 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnsYwDLCxSQ[/youtube]

They so got that from Soul Calibur.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on May 31, 2009, 07:20:41 AM
I will attack you with this soup... OF DOOM!

Zexion's is the clear winner here.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 31, 2009, 04:56:34 PM
About Xion.

[spoiler]She is not actually a Nobody, but a doll created by Xemnas from Sora's leaked memories. Her face was based off of Sora's strongest memory, Kairi, but as Naminé pieced together Sora's memories, she began to physically look like Sora.

The plan was for Xion to eventually become a complete Sora replica, due to the fact that Xemnas was unsure if he could rely on the actual Sora to gather him enough hearts for Kingdom Hearts. Eventually she would have had to absorb Roxas to become whole, and if that were to happen, the original Sora would never awaken. Eventually she is absorbed by Roxas instead, thus giving him the ability to duel-wield.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on May 31, 2009, 05:37:23 PM
[spoiler]Which would explain Sora's sudden ability to Dual Wield. Doesn't that mean Kairi can Dual Wield, or did she absorb Namine? I forget.[/spoiler]

Anyway, GIANT LADLE OF DOOM!
Also, Combat Pizzas! "Would you like a SLICE?!"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on May 31, 2009, 05:45:17 PM
"Two pepperoni pizzas with extra cheese, mushrooms, ham, and pineapple. Got it memorized?"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on May 31, 2009, 06:06:24 PM
About Xion.
[spoiler]So I guess Sora can have a three-way with himself now?[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on May 31, 2009, 06:47:57 PM
[spoiler]So I guess Sora can have a three-way with himself now?[/spoiler]
i am now waiting for someone to draw this.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on May 31, 2009, 07:08:07 PM
Man, where do you find time for this Vixy? I am just in awe at your gaming skills and thanks for the spoiler on Xion, I had been spoiled.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 31, 2009, 07:26:43 PM
Man, where do you find time for this Vixy?

In my bed playing on the DS at night.
Other times, I'm on my lappytop~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on May 31, 2009, 07:28:03 PM
In my bed playing on the DS at night.
Other times, I'm on my lappytop~
Wow, if I had a DS then I would be just like Vixy..... *o*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on May 31, 2009, 10:35:10 PM
In my bed playing on the DS at night.
Other times, I'm on my lappytop~

XD! Just like me! hahaha.

and dear god, never has a spoiler button been so tempting  :(
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on May 31, 2009, 11:37:54 PM
XD! Just like me! hahaha.

and dear god, never has a spoiler button been so tempting  :(
i know you want to push the button
just do it
do it
XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on June 01, 2009, 01:03:06 AM
In my bed playing on the DS at night.

I play Dr. Mario Express nightly before going to bed! Every now and then, Bird and Beans or KSSU.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on June 01, 2009, 02:17:10 AM
In my bed playing on the DS at night.
Other times, I'm on my lappytop~
i am now waiting for someone to draw this.
We seriously need some casual vixy shots...
Title: KH 1 & 2 coming for Wii?
Post by: Zx on June 01, 2009, 03:07:42 AM
 :o

http://gamekyo.com/videofr15175_kingdom-hearts-1-2-sur-wii.html
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on June 01, 2009, 03:39:54 AM
Just an E3 rumor for now, but you never know.

If it's true...and I can find a good D-Pad GCN controller and the GCN versions of my 'collections' games, this would be the nail in my PS2's coffin if it weren't for FF7.

EDIT: http://www.amazon.com/PS2-Nintendo-Wii-GameCube-Converter-Support/dp/B000F7B516
Okay, well, that might cover the controller, but not FF7 or Tactics.
Title: Re: KH 1 & 2 coming for Wii?
Post by: STM on June 01, 2009, 04:46:35 AM
:o

http://gamekyo.com/videofr15175_kingdom-hearts-1-2-sur-wii.html
Logo looks like crap, triangle button in clip of what looked like the final boss... and English menu text.

Sorry, even the Final Mixes had the text in Japanese. Fake.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on June 01, 2009, 04:59:56 AM
Yeah, the clips were unchanged from the PS2 version, quality and all. No buttons mapped to any of the Wii's buttons, too much blank time for SE's trailers, and the last few screens of text weren't spaced correctly.

Whoever the **** keeps making these bloody Wii-pushing KH fake trailers needs to be shot, just for fun, not even on the principle of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OKeijiDragon on June 01, 2009, 05:05:04 AM
Logo looks like crap, triangle button in clip of what looked like the final boss... and English menu text.

Sorry, even the Final Mixes had the text in Japanese. Fake.
Full of [parasitic bomb]. Pretty much everything you said already, but mostly because there's no copyright info at the beginning and end of the video. But I guess that goes without saying.

Also, the fact that this is getting attention from a media outlet is quite sad. I guess some people are just that gullible.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 01, 2009, 03:58:43 PM
triangle button in clip of what looked like the final boss...

Which one?

The first clip has a Reaction Command change to "look like" it's for Wii buttons.
That area is the entrance before you visit The World That Never Was and isn't a final fight.
You're fighting Nobodies together with Axel, before he... dies. =w=

The second clip is a fight against Xigbar, and he shoots stuff. x3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 01, 2009, 05:35:24 PM
If you look closely, you can see the green marking on the button. Other than that, the trailer lacks quite a bit of polish.

But you never know. I could be prove wrong and these two are coming to Wii. I certainly wouldn't be against getting Final Mix for either game brought over. I mean... most of the work is already done. They just need to translate a few new things and bring the voice actors from Re:CoM in for the other Org 13 members, assuming they don't just straight recycle the voices already in Re:CoM.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 01, 2009, 05:50:26 PM
Just tell me when, and I'll try my best to bring a live stream of both Final Mixes (and the secret bosses).

But I'll do it right after Arc Rise Fantasia. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 01, 2009, 09:33:37 PM
The Ultimania cover
(http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/7715/daysultimania.jpg)

looks awesome.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 02, 2009, 01:00:21 AM
I was excited, but then I saw Play-Asia didn't have it yet...

Amazon JP has it though. ^^ (http://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/product/4757525788)

The Ultimania books are the best. My KH2FM+ Ultimania had lots of facts and guidance for the game.

This one will have lots of details, guides and artworks too. :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Luke on June 02, 2009, 06:40:41 PM
Vixy, would you mind to explain me how I use a Limit Attack in 385 / 2?

I just can't figure out how to do it...  >_<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 02, 2009, 07:29:03 PM
You have to lose enough HP so that you reach the Yellow bar. o.o

Then you can hold down the attack button for a few seconds, to charge up the Limit Break, then you can keep button mashing the attack button to use the Limit Break, until time runs out. The timer is a white little line that scrolls across the HP bar. ^^

You can only use a few Limit Breaks, because the yellow bar keeps going down after you use them. They fill back up again after you're finished with a mission. I think you can find a way to make the yellow bar longer, but I don't know how yet. o.o;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on June 02, 2009, 07:38:13 PM
you kill yourself.




only you stop partway.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 02, 2009, 11:52:17 PM
The English Trailer to 358/2 Days. ^^ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joxYIq2K7T8)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joxYIq2K7T8[/youtube]

The one from the Nintendo conference.

The clues hints about the spoiler I mentioned about Xion a while ago.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 03, 2009, 12:38:32 AM
Seems they got back the VA's from KHII.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 03, 2009, 03:06:47 AM
Axel souinds a lot more mature in Days than he did in II, also Xion's voices seems to fit the character especially when you hear her Japanese.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Luke on June 03, 2009, 09:10:24 PM
Damn, Mission 21 sure is frustrating as Hell.....  X(

Any advice how to clear it?

PLEEEEEEEASE?  >w<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 03, 2009, 09:33:19 PM
Quote from: Gamespot
[...] Nintendo also said that Kingdom Hearts 358/2 from Square Enix would arrive for the DS in North America on September 29.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on June 03, 2009, 11:33:54 PM
Does ANYONE know why it's called Three-Five-Eight Over Two Days? I mean, if it isn't Three-hundred Fifty Eight Over Two Days, then why the hell is the name supposed to be read for each individual number? That's pretty much my biggest gripe with the DS game...

My gripe with the PSP is the fact that the story I want to know about and the story I care about is on the PSP, which I lost some time ago ><
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on June 04, 2009, 09:59:21 AM
[spoiler]
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png) (http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png)
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on June 04, 2009, 10:51:09 AM
Haha, that's good one.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 04, 2009, 04:22:43 PM
Does ANYONE know why it's called Three-Five-Eight Over Two Days? I mean, if it isn't Three-hundred Fifty Eight Over Two Days, then why the hell is the name supposed to be read for each individual number? That's pretty much my biggest gripe with the DS game...

My gripe with the PSP is the fact that the story I want to know about and the story I care about is on the PSP, which I lost some time ago ><
Then just call it Kingdom Hearts DS. It's not like people will suddenly not know what you're talking about.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 04, 2009, 04:38:05 PM
[spoiler]
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png) (http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png)
[/spoiler]

That's a good one. I kinda don't like the plot of this supposedly finished series.. I guess that's what Squeenix is known for: Mooch a series until it can't be mooched no more.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 04, 2009, 06:05:53 PM
[spoiler]
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png) (http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs49/f/2009/154/7/c/358_2_DAYS_SPOILERS_by_AluminumTicket.png)
[/spoiler]

nyoro~n, that is just weird.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 04, 2009, 07:57:45 PM
KH is starting to turn into Metal Gear Solid...I mean seriously There is everyone somehow a clone of Sora, like there is almost everyone a clone of Big boss in MGS
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 04, 2009, 08:04:25 PM
Kingdom Hearts.. Raiden?  8D

I can imagne Sora being Snake, and Riku being Big Boss.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 04, 2009, 08:11:46 PM
game mechanics + secret (exclusive) bosses > story
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on June 04, 2009, 08:12:17 PM
So, this is the end for Roxas.

Now, how is Ven related to Sora/Roxas? He can be another nobody or something like that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 04, 2009, 08:18:37 PM
game mechanics + secret (exclusive) bosses > story
What kind of interesting bosses are there? BTW. story-wise COM made for me the most sence from all the KH games :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 04, 2009, 08:26:34 PM
KH1 - Kurt Zisa (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_wY9-K0IpM)
KH1 - Ice Titan (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDbwJu3ZK8E)
KH1 - Phantom (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ootasI4_k)
KH1 - Sephiroth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=463JY-_sN0A)
KH1FM - Unknown (Xemnas) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJpjor-kcFo)
KH2 - Sephiroth (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihaJFDQ6B3U)
KH2FM - Terra (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0bhzvb1cBE)

Organization XIII
KH2 + KH2FM - Xemnas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLVC8CpmZhs)
KH2 + KH2FM - Xigbar (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBSpgpdmaFo)
KH2 + KH2FM - Xaldin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Eeot3LTWIE)
KH2FM - Vexen (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-UbnfEGWK4)
KH2FM - Lexaeus (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYuxsZVgRkg)
KH2FM - Zexion (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abFx58Xe87w)
KH2 + KH2FM - Saïx (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOH66U2Ip2Y)
KH2 + KH2FM - Axel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG5xVSs_Bw0)
KH2 + KH2FM - Demyx (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtwpHC35Tyw)
KH2 + KH2FM - Luxord (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8zfX9rBOCk)
KH2FM - Marluxia (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKYEqPXyee8)
KH2FM - Larxene (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKMx_46clcg)
KH2FM - Roxas (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BVSkXuobow)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on June 04, 2009, 10:41:40 PM
Then just call it Kingdom Hearts DS. It's not like people will suddenly not know what you're talking about.

I pretty much already do, but still, why is the name what it is? Does it involve heavily on members 3, 5, and 8 of the Organization Can't-keep-a-track-of-our-members?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 05, 2009, 05:27:10 AM
It was explained earlier in the topic in a spoiler box. The name is tied to something that is revealed in the ending.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ryugaki on July 22, 2009, 12:25:08 PM
Now, how is Ven related to Sora/Roxas? He can be another nobody or something like that.

same goes to Terra/Riku and/or Aqua/Kairi... it is unknown... even if there's some connection, it will be revealed in Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep (KH:BBS)

[spoiler=anyway, got a little problem here:]why I didn't get the 'Explosion' ability after I defeat "Blizzard Lord" and "Volcanic Lord" at Agrabah's 1st Story...?? (KHII:FM)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on August 25, 2009, 10:55:27 AM
I forgot to answer this.

In KH2FM, they moved around a few things so that it would make the game harder or more/less balanced. You learn Explosion in Space Paranoids, right before you fight Sark and the MCP. ^^; </wii>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ryugaki on August 26, 2009, 04:26:20 AM
owh... I see... thanks a lot, Vixy-san!

well,  after playing KH:358/2 days, I've come up with another mysterious question (that probably hardly anyone here knows the answer)

IIRC, there's a moment where Xion transformed into Ven when knocking down... (who was it again? I forgot...) and then again, I believe that Ven really has something to do with Sora, as well as Terra/Riku and Aqua/Kairi. what I believe in is, Sora is Ven's reincarnation. and so does Kairi/Aqua. but then again, they'd appear at Destiny Island, watching Sora & Riku played together while they're kid. so, who are they? anybody knows...?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 26, 2009, 06:45:11 AM
IIRC, there's a moment where Xion transformed into Ven when knocking down... (who was it again? I forgot...)
Xigbar.
and then again, I believe that Ven really has something to do with Sora,
No, really.
as well as Terra/Riku and Aqua/Kairi. what I believe in is, Sora is Ven's reincarnation.
...
and so does Kairi/Aqua. but then again, they'd appear at Destiny Island, watching Sora & Riku played together while they're kid.
...And how is it possible for Sora to be Ven's reincarnation if Sora is born before Ven dies...?
so, who are they? anybody knows...?
They're Keyblade wielders. Common sense should tell you that something like their relationship to Sora and co won't be revealed until the game is actually released?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 26, 2009, 04:51:40 PM
^

You should really put these things in a spoiler tag.

Anyway:
Quote from: Famitsu (translated)
Famitsu: We know you will control 3 different characters throughout the story, but how will that be handled?
Nomura: From the start, you will choose who to control. Until you clear it as that person you will control only them. Playing as a different character will reveal things that were previously unknown. Even within the same world, each person will have their own scenario as well as different bosses so it will seem as though you are playing 3 different games. In the case that you and your friends choose differing character, you will be each experience different aspects of the story, so as you progress be careful not to spoil it for each other.

Famitsu: I see. So then, approximately how long is the play time for each character?
Nomura: Current plans place it at approximately 15 hours per character. Because there are other aspects, such as Deck Customization and the like which will only add to the amount of play time, there is probably over 50 hours of total play time.

Famitsu: Will the 3 characters completely act independently of one another?
Nomura: Basically, yes. However, there will be a few instances in which 2 or 3 people act in congruence. (For instance) Terra who looks for clues on Master Xehanort (has) Ven who follows him, and Aqua worries about Terra while he is searching for Ven. These are just 2 examples. The various stories will finish at different points in time.

Famitsu: Until now there has been little information on Aqua. What kind of person is she?
Nomura: She is extremely serious. She is the honor student type of girl. She is also awkward with the most trivial things. She shows a frightening face to her opponents and a kind face to her allies. She is the most reliable among the 3.

Famitsu: Aqua seems to float and glide while moving, are her movements in battle not also meant to be characteristic (of her)?
Nomura: We were going for the image of "Magical Girl" with her movement patterns.

Famitsu: I think the fans are especially wondering about the identity of Ven, who looks like Roxas, and what eventually happens to Terra so...
Nomura: So that you could figure it out for yourself, there have been a lot of hints about those topics placed in so I think there are people who will come to understand. There are many different mysteries this time around as well, however, we have given a detailed explanation. Ven's relation to Roxas as well as an encounter with the previous main character, Sora, is all covered in the game; however, as far as personality goes, you might say his positive view on things is one point that is closer to Sora. It's just that, while Sora does not really worry about anything, Ven is quite serious so you might say he is more like the halfway point between Roxas and Sora (as far as personality goes). However, with things such as wielding his keyblade backhanded, Ven plays completely different from either Roxas or Sora.

Famitsu: What are the enemies called the "Unversed?" (Note this is the name of the Unbirths)
Nomura: They are called "Unversed" in English, it is those who are born from negative energy. The meaning of the term is "Those who are not yet versed in life" ("Those who are not yet knowledgeable in life" but the word for knowledgeable also can mean "Versed" so I used that instead to illustrate why he called them "Unversed"). I think you will understand that meaning once you play the game.

(http://i29.tinypic.com/311otg3.jpg)
(http://i32.tinypic.com/2mi0rxi.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/63t3kx.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/33e5y00.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/5kokna.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on August 26, 2009, 05:29:08 PM
Stitch~ :>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ryugaki on August 29, 2009, 05:01:02 AM
And how is it possible for Sora to be Ven's reincarnation if Sora is born before Ven dies...?
that's why....

They're Keyblade wielders. Common sense should tell you that something like their relationship to Sora and co won't be revealed until the game is actually released?
yeah... something's told me that... but I can't just sit here and waiting for the game's release, right?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 29, 2009, 06:56:30 AM
but I can't just sit here and waiting for the game's release, right?
Yes you can.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 04, 2009, 06:06:12 PM
The Birth by Sleep website is now updated. (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/bbs/)

It features a clearer look at trailer that showed Aqua's gameplay.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ParasiteBirth on September 04, 2009, 08:22:21 PM
Don't know if this was put up yet, too lazy to check, anyway!
Birth By Sleep Trailer 01 - Japanese (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7XRKThdat8)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 05, 2009, 12:38:31 AM
Didn't know you played all three of those knightguys.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ParasiteBirth on September 05, 2009, 01:37:01 AM
Vent Aqua and Vent(us) ( Roxas )
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 05, 2009, 01:39:20 AM
I think you mean Terra, Aqua and Ventus.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ParasiteBirth on September 06, 2009, 02:26:50 AM
Yeah sorry, Stupid me typing twice the same name, I forgot Terra.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 27, 2009, 02:11:20 PM
English version of 358/2 days is out~ 0v0
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on September 27, 2009, 05:31:01 PM
and I didn't finish my translated version.  :-[
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ParasiteBirth on September 27, 2009, 06:01:49 PM
BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY  0v0
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on September 27, 2009, 08:36:47 PM
I'm tempted to get the game, but I'm also wondering how long and how good it is.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on September 27, 2009, 10:30:56 PM
Now I do want KH for my DS, but not like this.

Call me when it's KH1 Final Mix DS!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 28, 2009, 08:01:55 AM
Wednesday~ I shall get it, before watching Eva 1.0 in theatres
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on October 14, 2009, 03:39:15 PM
True Keyblade Master finally revealed. MISTAH BUSHIDO.

(http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6313/1255526989536.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 14, 2009, 05:20:10 PM
Master Eraqus (Square backwards). It's funny. >U<

And there's a new world called Land of Departure. I can't wait to play the game. ^.^

The Command Board feature at the bottom looks like how you learn abilities. Electric Spark~ XD

It says January 2010 release!! o.o
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on October 14, 2009, 05:29:18 PM
It says January 2010 release!! o.o

Almost half the good titles are for 2010 release, dear. Of course, the origional Keyblade master is a samurai. a samurai named Eraqus. I might make a character with Enix backwards for the hell of it. (AKA: Xine)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on October 15, 2009, 12:17:44 AM
I already like this Eraqus.  He looks [tornado fang]ing boss~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 15, 2009, 12:22:59 AM
He's the original Key Blade Master, and he is teaching Terra, Aqua and Ventus the way of the Key Blade. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 15, 2009, 12:53:43 AM
First Yensid, now Eraqus.

Hang on:

Mocpac

OR

Odnetnin

No, don't bother doing Sega; that's an actual word. o-O
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 15, 2009, 12:57:00 AM
Sega Ages is a game collection series in Japan. :3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sega_Ages)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 15, 2009, 01:00:57 AM
Mmhmm, they actually used that nifty little trick!

I wish they had done that with some collection games here; seeing a big Segaages logo would have been trippy for consumers!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on October 15, 2009, 02:21:38 AM
You could also try XBox or Xobx but that amkes no sense. 
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 15, 2009, 02:34:29 AM
Nah, not Xbox.

Tfosorcim

....hey, I wonder...

Setag Llib
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on October 15, 2009, 04:50:10 PM
MASTERRRR!!!
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/10/500x_ashgooch.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 15, 2009, 04:52:05 PM
Yea, Kotaku are good at spotting things. Good to see Sakaguchi again. ^^ (http://kotaku.com/5382223/who-does-this-new-kingdom-hearts-character-look-like)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on October 15, 2009, 09:54:36 PM
I approve of The Gooch getting a cameo.

I'm just wondering where the hell this little plot twist with Sora, Roxas and Ventus is going. The whole thing's getting pretty messy already.

In before super obvious Chosen One of All plotline.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 16, 2009, 12:43:11 AM
Nomura did say in an interview that he's planning to add new mysteries/secrets in BBS. (besides Ven)

Which means yet again, more confusing plot twists in the KH storyline.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on October 16, 2009, 01:10:21 AM
Oh boy. He's the M. Night Shyamalan of video games now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on October 18, 2009, 04:23:24 PM
[spoiler]http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2219/kingdomheartsday357.jpg (http://img169.imageshack.us/img169/2219/kingdomheartsday357.jpg)[/spoiler]

lol

Posted on: October 19, 2009, 01:27:16 AM
So Master Xehanort's Apprentice's name is Vanitas, or Apprentice Vanitas. Here's the scan:

(http://i35.tinypic.com/11b812a.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on October 18, 2009, 04:30:27 PM
The bald guy looks cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on October 18, 2009, 04:31:07 PM
Yes,he does...
BTW:
Is it just me or does the final boss of 358/2 (you know who) look  like Alberts model W form from ZXA?......
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on October 18, 2009, 06:36:12 PM
Yes,he does...
BTW:
Is it just me or does the final boss of 358/2 (you know who) look  like Alberts model W form from ZXA?......

And the mysteries continue with strange lookalikes and oddly placed cameos. XD

No seriously I'd like to get a screenshot of this guy. I bet people would be poking fun at this guy right now..
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 18, 2009, 06:38:21 PM
Um, I dunno.
Maybe SquEnix did borrow some things from Albert, but when you look a little closer, the final boss still has Sora's clothes and looks. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on October 18, 2009, 06:56:19 PM
Here's an odd idea, KH with Mega Man Classic-esque gameplay with Disney Bosses as the Robot Masters and Xehanort would be Wily.

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on October 18, 2009, 07:12:08 PM
You know...disney and Marvel are buddies...who are buddies with Capcom...you know what could turn out....Heartless Hunter X......
BTW: Here is what I was talking about:
[spoiler](http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/44/xionboss1stform.jpg)
(http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/6485/xionbossform.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on October 19, 2009, 05:22:28 AM
it DOES kinda look like model W with the wings and the gold, and the helm.
Anyways, rented the game, it is really good, sure wish I had money to keep it  ;O;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on October 19, 2009, 07:01:10 AM
...I am not coming back here again till' I finish 358/2 Days...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 21, 2009, 05:38:08 PM
The new BbS Trailer~ 0v0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jghM_7vHpU8)

The battle system looks amazing!

[spoiler]Even (Vexen), Dilan (Xaldin) and Aeleus (Lexaeus) are here too! You know, before they became Nobodies. >v<[/spoiler]

I like where this is going. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on October 21, 2009, 07:34:07 PM
Subs now!

This looks awesome. I though the armors were only a pre-design of the characters.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on October 21, 2009, 09:19:23 PM
That is awesome!

Subs now!

This looks awesome. I though the armors were only a pre-design of the characters.

^ Agreed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on October 21, 2009, 09:42:40 PM
The fact that you can actually wear those armors is pretty friggin cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 21, 2009, 09:47:56 PM
Agreed, and here i thought you could only wear them in multiplayer.

also, i lol'd at the Tinkerbell pantsu 0:55
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on October 21, 2009, 11:15:04 PM
Omega was the biggest ripoff of a Nobody ever.

Hit the more info for a semi translations
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nj37Wjx32RU

Aqua is still fap worthy, and thankfully none of the characters are as gay as Sora.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on October 22, 2009, 02:34:16 AM
*me and brother sees trailer*

AWE-SOME!!!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 22, 2009, 02:39:11 AM
For some reason I've been reading way too much KH speculation.

I'm calling it right now btw, Terra=Xehanort=/=Master Xehanort.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 22, 2009, 02:44:12 AM
In the 2nd Final Mix, when you fight Terra...

"Aqua… Ven… Keyblade… who are you? I can feel it… we have met before… it was when… No… it isn't you… It isn't you that I have chosen… Why is it not him… Xe… ha… nort… is that you? Xeha… nort… Xehanort!"

"I see. Your strength is… What I sensed in you is…"

"So you have returned, young Keyblade user. I have no further power to give you. All I have is my hatred towards Xehanort. Will you allow me to engrave that into your heart?"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rock Miyabi on October 22, 2009, 04:26:58 AM
The new BbS Trailer~ 0v0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jghM_7vHpU8)
The battle system looks amazing!
Sweet, I can't wait to fight Andross again!!!  8D (2:10)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 22, 2009, 05:00:46 AM
Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the brains to rule Ly-lat?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 22, 2009, 10:57:28 AM
Hmm, finally another trailer.
INTERESTING.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 22, 2009, 06:24:31 PM
Old Beta Trailer for the first Kingdom Hearts (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ori-1zhIgcY)

Disney Castle in 1:06!? O^O
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 24, 2009, 03:21:38 AM
Yep, good thing they used it in 2.
And geez that's a whole lotta Riku. Maybe that would've been better if Riku was the Gary to Sora's Ash. As it is, though, he's just dull with the worst attributes of Sephiroth.

Watching the trailer, I cringe at thinking how the series jumped the original shark, but can see where the gold got buried under Groupthink and profiteering.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on October 24, 2009, 04:07:15 AM
I'm calling it right now btw, Terra=Xehanort=/=Master Xehanort.

I second that. It seems like when a Nobody and Heartless are made, those entities have no complete memory and I remember Ansem saying that when he found "Xehanort" that the name was all he could remember. There's a good chance that in BbS something happens to Terra that gives him amnesia, he winds up in Ansem's world and all he remembered was the name of the former Keyblade Master. From there he decides to [tornado fang] around with darkness and creates the Nobodies of the Organization. His heartless ends up getting a second wave of amnesia or whatever and adopts the name Ansem, while the Nobody does the X Anagram with Ansem to actually hide his name or something, I don't remember why.

Here's an interesting question: we already know that when someone's heart is taken, the body just disappears and a Heartless is created, and a Nobody is the body of the person if they had a strong will, and those with an extremely strong will have their entire body stay the same, but hardly any of their original memories and whatnot. Here's the thing: Xehanort's Heartless retained the body as well (to a degree), but was just like any other Heartless, and the Nobody was vaguely similar. What are the Heartless forms of the other Organization members? I mean, that couldn't be the ONLY exception to the rule, that the Heartless just turn into whatever beast regularly, right? As for Sora, since his will was strong enough to create a Nobody with a form, wouldn't that have also mean that he should have turned into a different Heartless rather than just a simple Shadow?

I know I'm reading too much into it, but even in the first game, not taking into account the Nobodies existing yet, shouldn't Sora have had a form closer to his original self if Xehanort was able to do the same? Did I just miss something or was it a case of the creator not thinking that deeply or into it, ala Miyamoto and Zelda?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on October 24, 2009, 04:55:44 AM
Sora turning into a shadow was to make him indistinguishable between other shadows; so that kairi would be the only one to recognize him because of how he approached her. ...and by the shape of his calves  8D

I'm sure if he wanted too, he could look like this (http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8269/260pxantiform.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on October 24, 2009, 05:29:29 AM
...and by the shape of his calves  8D

I was thinking using his new stature for pantsu.

8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 24, 2009, 04:19:23 PM
Everybody and their mothers know that Terra = Xehanort. It's so [tornado fang]ing obvious, it's not funny.

Also, It could have been expected, that one of the characters would deal with DARKNESS.

Yep, Nomura sure likes his DARKNESS. Just as much as the [Top Spin] pretty boys.

.....

Anybody has scans of that nice Riku x Sora doujinshi? Translated?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on October 24, 2009, 06:54:40 PM
which one?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on October 25, 2009, 01:06:41 AM
[spoiler](http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9895/xehanortmasteryu6.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/236/1/7/Terra_is_Xehanort_by_jazzmanjustin.png)[/spoiler]
?

Well, if Terra is truly Xehanort, it woul make sence about Xemnas talking with the armor and looking for the other "friend". But dunno why Xemnas didn't remember Vent with Roxas.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on October 25, 2009, 02:47:34 AM
[spoiler](http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9895/xehanortmasteryu6.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/236/1/7/Terra_is_Xehanort_by_jazzmanjustin.png)[/spoiler]
?

Well, if Terra is truly Xehanort, it woul make sence about Xemnas talking with the armor and looking for the other "friend". But dunno why Xemnas didn't remember Vent with Roxas.

It may not have clicked. Odds are Xemnas had a mere fragment of his original memory left due to being a Nobody AND the amensia that Xehanort had prior to showing up on Ansem's front door. He could have met the people he was looking for and not know it since his memory was just shattered.

I do have a question though; what the heck does Ven have in common with Sora? I mean, the game is 10 years prior to KH1, and Sora would have been a baby. I doubt he's Sora's uncle since that would mean he has to be somewhere around the age of 20, dead minimum unless there's a giant gap in between the birth of Vent and his sibling to allow him to be seemingly 15-18.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on October 25, 2009, 02:01:22 AM
Plot inconsistantcies. Remember the Elf Wars and the CM gap? only this time with Cloud wannabes. Plus that if the game takes 10 years before 1, then Roxas wouldn't exist.. yet. unless it's an alternate reality of course from the minds of the few that started all this, and if this takes place 10 years before, then every other disney movie Sora has encountered would begin at the beginning of the movie, as Hercules would be already be in training with Phil, and the events of "The Little Mermaid" haven't happened yet. except with Lilo and Stitch, the movie would've been finished by now.



Ven might have a connection with a few chars though. Not sure where square's going with this direction... if it insists a remake of the first three games.

It's Ven however, so let's see what happens when the game's released in Japan.

So.. yeah. Square's not known for sticking with the plot when it comes to sequels and prequels. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX1tihZwrsI)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on October 25, 2009, 02:57:12 AM
Ven might have a connection with a few chars though. Not sure where square's going with this direction... if it insists a remake of the first three games.
Well, somehow he meet Xigbar, because he remembers Vent in KH 358/2.

I do have a question though; what the heck does Ven have in common with Sora? I mean, the game is 10 years prior to KH1, and Sora would have been a baby. I doubt he's Sora's uncle since that would mean he has to be somewhere around the age of 20, dead minimum unless there's a giant gap in between the birth of Vent and his sibling to allow him to be seemingly 15-18.
Or why the hell Vent looks exactly like Roxas. Reincarnation?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on October 25, 2009, 02:58:24 AM
Kingdom Hearts will become SE's Zelda.

In terms of continuity.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 25, 2009, 03:44:45 AM
[spoiler](http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/9895/xehanortmasteryu6.jpg)
(http://fc07.deviantart.com/fs31/f/2008/236/1/7/Terra_is_Xehanort_by_jazzmanjustin.png)[/spoiler]
?

Sure, Master Xehanort has the clothes, but if you age Terra the appropiate number of years, dye his hair white, give him MX's clothes, and change his eye color (which we already saw happen) he'd look exactly like Ansem/Xehanort. Either that or becoming a heartless made Master Xehanort a huge favor.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on October 25, 2009, 03:49:21 AM
Time travel 8D lol?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 25, 2009, 03:52:21 AM
? I could've sworn that second comparison pic wasn't there when I first saw that post.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 25, 2009, 01:52:48 PM
The plot in KH is SO BAD, that it's just laughable. Not too laughable, but still.

Apparently Nomura thinks that:

COFNUSING PLOT = GOOD WRITING

When this is far from truth.

Still, it seems like this game will be less faggoty than Days and 2. Mostly because Organization is not in it, and the bad guy seems to be a cool old man (who has a side kick who I THINK, is voiced by Ishida Akira).
Shame I do not own a PSP.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slystrife on October 25, 2009, 04:50:23 PM
Nomura is only the director for Kingdom Hearts, the writer is actually Kazushige Nojima; so you can blame him for thee complicated twist the story took during Chain of Memories.

It is a little silly how far-fetched the plot has become, but hey.. at least the games are still fun! XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 25, 2009, 07:03:14 PM
Nomura is only the director for Kingdom Hearts, the writer is actually Kazushige Nojima; so you can blame him for thee complicated twist the story took during Chain of Memories.

It is a little silly how far-fetched the plot has become, but hey.. at least the games are still fun! XD
Actually, I liked Chain of Memories. Organization was awesome there, HELL, AXEL WAS [tornado fang]ing AMAZING! Then in two he became a [Top Spin]. : /
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on October 25, 2009, 07:06:30 PM
Actually, I liked Chain of Memories. Organization was awesome there, HELL, AXEL WAS [tornado fang]ing AMAZING! Then in two he became a [Top Spin]. : /
Is the organozation in 2 really that bad? I found them cool in CoM
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 25, 2009, 11:48:02 PM
Axel goes from most badass guy in the game, to Roxas' yaoi boyfriend =/

Oh, and since I'm in the KH thread...[tornado fang] Infernal Engine.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on October 26, 2009, 02:03:25 AM
Thank God for the Yaoi shield Xion and Namine although it will not stop fangirls, it makes for some interesting fics. Anyway, I hope that Nojima manages to salvage what is left of the story and ties some loose ends together.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slystrife on October 27, 2009, 03:25:50 AM
Thank God for the Yaoi shield Xion and Namine although it will not stop fangirls, it makes for some interesting fics. Anyway, I hope that Nojima manages to salvage what is left of the story and ties some loose ends together.

I hope so too, but with the way that it's going now he's only making the story more complicated. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on October 27, 2009, 01:48:58 PM
Trailer with subs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJaJDW-A-E8
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: TheDivine on October 30, 2009, 04:55:56 PM
So, I'm not the only KH Fanboy that thought KHDS sucked, right?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 30, 2009, 05:22:07 PM
Eh, I thought it was fine, the biggest problem was the reusing of EVERYTHING.

I'm not a KH fanboy though.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 30, 2009, 05:35:34 PM
So, I'm not the only KH Fanboy that thought KHDS sucked, right?
I can't even be bothered to play it.

...............

Hmm... I just might do it now.

Will be back later with a little review. I sure [tornado fang]ing hope, I can play as Vexen in story mode.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 30, 2009, 05:42:57 PM
You can only play with the rest of the Organization in mission mode. That and you only have one mission with each of the members that go to Castle Oblivion before they are sent to die.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 30, 2009, 05:58:28 PM
You can only play with the rest of the Organization in mission mode. That and you only have one mission with each of the members that go to Castle Oblivion before they are sent to die.
WHAT?!

Also, it turns out I had a downloaded save file. So I tried mission mode, and did play as Vexen.

..........

This game is [tornado fang]ing boring. Even playing as Vexen, Useless and Mansex did not help. I dunno how should I feel about this.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 30, 2009, 06:01:37 PM
Did you even customize your panels and stuff?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 30, 2009, 06:21:56 PM
Did you even customize your panels and stuff?
No.
I just went on few missions, completed them, got bored and left. As in, with the downloaded FULL 100% save file. I might yet try to go through the game myself... but... after this... I cannot really say I want to.
What does this whole panel customization do? Does it help?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on October 30, 2009, 06:24:12 PM
What does this whole panel customization do?

Everything. Magic, weapon upgrades, abilities, items, level ups, mobility, etc.

Also, I'd recommend actually playing through the game. A few warnings though:
-Starts SLOW
-Tutorials (the only thing the CO guys were in the story for)
-Lots of ice cream.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 30, 2009, 06:31:39 PM
Everything. Magic, weapon upgrades, abilities, items, level ups, mobility, etc.

Also, I'd recommend actually playing through the game. A few warnings though:
-Starts SLOW
-Tutorials (the only thing the CO guys were in the story for)
-Lots of ice cream.
Oh, I see. Gonna go try it now. Maybe I'll even play through...

Quote
-Lots of ice cream.
FSDFGSDGFGSDSGFS!
Once again, I have doubts. : /

Anyway, thanks for the info.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on November 01, 2009, 01:31:37 AM
If they removed all those ice cream scenes, they could have fit the cut Pinnochio world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on November 14, 2009, 10:41:23 PM
My only real issue with KH is that Sora was gayed out to the max. Any other character would have been a better main.

(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/6115/kh1.jpg)

(http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/5782/kh2.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 19, 2009, 10:54:03 PM
(http://s4.postimage.org/Ry1h0.jpg) (http://www.postimage.org/image.php?v=aVRy1h0)

Quote from: KH Insider
The new scan has already surfaced, showing off the minigame world of "Disney Town", as well as Pete in his "Captain Justice" costume.

There also appears to be a new character at the bottom right of the page, below Terra's leg. It's hard to tell at this point, but could this be an image of Braig?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on November 19, 2009, 10:56:19 PM
The hair does look like Braig/Xigbar a bit. A little whiteness in the front of the hair. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 21, 2009, 04:27:48 PM
Yep, that's Braig.

(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/Superdee100/scan_vjump_2010_jan.jpg?t=1258817144)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on November 21, 2009, 07:30:35 PM
Wow, isnt that interesting, the people from the first and or second kingdom hearts, execpt its htier real selves. This is hard to explain, nobodys, heartless and stuff.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on November 28, 2009, 11:26:53 AM
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1985/skmvhtpzgalhi7tyxyhgr47.jpg)

What the hell Ienzo?!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on November 28, 2009, 11:29:25 AM
(http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/1985/skmvhtpzgalhi7tyxyhgr47.jpg)

What the hell Ienzo?!
What the hell?!
He's a kid here? Or just a midget?
I wonder if he will be USELESS like always.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on November 29, 2009, 12:32:39 AM
*giggles at Vex-I mean Even*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on November 29, 2009, 09:37:16 PM
"Vent, Ienzo here will grow up to be a brilliant scientist. You would do well to be a brilliant Keyblade Master to help our research."

Too bad his nobody is so worthless, he originally gets killed in one hit.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on November 29, 2009, 10:38:36 PM
"Vent, Ienzo here will grow up to be a brilliant scientist. You would do well to be a brilliant Keyblade Master to help our research."

Too bad his nobody is so worthless, he originally gets killed in one hit.
And that hit is offscreen!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 01, 2009, 03:41:40 PM
A Nobody is just a persons body, they'd still age normally as we already saw with Xigbair/Braig long ago.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 01, 2009, 08:12:08 PM
A Nobody is just a persons body, they'd still age normally as we already saw with Xigbair/Braig long ago.
About how old is Xemnas?

Nomura: Nobodies don’t age; they exist as they were at the time of becoming a Nobody. He seems about 30 years old?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 02, 2009, 08:05:35 PM
Nomura's also now saying different things, and seemingly retconning others in KH 234234234234 days.

Which as believed to have always been the case that he's making this [parasitic bomb] as he goes along while reading 2ch all day.

Posted on: December 02, 2009, 02:50:47
Zack vs Zack confirmed.
(http://img1.a9vg.com/200912/02/1259769508911.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 02, 2009, 08:15:36 PM
Olympus Colosseum, where every hero (and soldier) has a chance to get in the spotlight.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 02, 2009, 10:26:14 PM
Gonna lol when he does again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 03, 2009, 01:11:05 AM
Hey look, it's the REAL main character of FF7! I approve.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on December 03, 2009, 06:41:59 AM
http://kotaku.com/5417523/voice-of-roxas-tweets-kingdom-hearts-psp-localization

lol twitter.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on December 03, 2009, 06:43:59 AM
Does Zack have...

...Materia???
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 03, 2009, 07:04:46 AM
Surprised no one bothered to mention that next to Aqua is child Kairi in Hollow Bastion.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 03, 2009, 07:11:35 AM
(http://img1.a9vg.com/200912/02/1259769508911.jpg)
Kairi is in that scan too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 03, 2009, 07:33:49 AM
That's what I was referring to.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 03, 2009, 07:35:37 AM
I felt like pointing it out twice was necessary.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 03, 2009, 08:01:40 AM
Well... they did mention in the first game she moved to Destiny Islands at a young age and that definitely doesn't look like the Islands.

I would not be surprised if she's from Radiant Gardens before the whole thing went to crap.

But yeah, bigger story (for now) is Zack Fair is in. All he needs his cactaur dancing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 03, 2009, 10:57:56 AM
OH YES NOMURA!
PUT IN MORE FF CHARACTERS! I MEAN, WHY NOT?
JUST DON'T FORGET TO ADD LOTS OF DARKNESS!

Ehhh, not so sure how I feel about this?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on December 03, 2009, 02:31:25 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ACO1g-SCDg&feature=related[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 03, 2009, 02:44:28 PM
Well... they did mention in the first game she moved to Destiny Islands at a young age and that definitely doesn't look like the Islands.

I would not be surprised if she's from Radiant Gardens before the whole thing went to crap.

But yeah, bigger story (for now) is Zack Fair is in. All he needs his cactaur dancing.

Kairi was the princess from Radiant Gardens.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 04, 2009, 12:29:22 AM
Works for me.

Also, the darkness [parasitic bomb] only involves those two idiots, Cloud and Sephiroth... and by extension, Tifa. Zack looks to be the peppy upstart who can destroy whole buildings with a smile.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gotham Ranger on December 04, 2009, 12:30:17 AM
I hope they don't ruin him, too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 04, 2009, 02:54:22 AM
Zack, Angst, I don't see it. I hope they don't add in Genesis just to screw with us or even worse ay of those Deepground people, that would be just plain trolling.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 04, 2009, 02:55:15 AM
Zack will teach them to die like a hero. There's no other end.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on December 04, 2009, 05:20:42 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ACO1g-SCDg&feature=related[/youtube]

And just for a change of pace...!
DARKNESS
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 04, 2009, 06:14:29 AM
Kingdom Darkness.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on December 04, 2009, 02:37:43 PM
Why isn´t Kefka in any Kingdom Hearts games.... :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 04, 2009, 04:47:17 PM
Because the only villain apparently worth using is one of the lamer ones in the series... and this is even considering that lackey, Seifer. Actually, I think they're the only two "villain" aligned FF characters in the series.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 04, 2009, 05:35:22 PM
Why isn´t Kefka in any Kingdom Hearts games.... :\
Because he's made of crap.

No, seriously.

What this series needs is a REAL VILLAIN like Exdeath.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 04, 2009, 06:43:08 PM
Why isn´t Kefka in any Kingdom Hearts games.... :\

Because this game was designed to originally appeal for the american audience, and for the most part the average american doesn't know who the hell characters like him are.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 04, 2009, 09:23:10 PM
Also, because it is designed to appeal to a general audience and Americans like the Disney aspect of KH than the Final Fantasy one. Besides most kids nowadays only play final fantasy through either GBA or DS but if I ask them what game cloud is from, "Isn't like from Kingdom hearts 1 or something?"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 04, 2009, 09:29:04 PM
Kinda like how Setzer is in KH2 amiright?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on December 04, 2009, 09:45:57 PM
Because this game was designed to originally appeal for the american audience, and for the most part the average american doesn't know who the hell characters like him are.
Which is exactly why Setzer is in KH2.
your argument has a hole in it.

e;f;b.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 05, 2009, 12:41:55 AM
and this is even considering that lackey, Seifer.
Isn't This Romantic?!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sky on December 05, 2009, 12:44:42 AM
Zack vs Zack confirmed.
(http://img1.a9vg.com/200912/02/1259769508911.jpg)
why are these assholes always in the hercules world?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 05, 2009, 12:52:20 AM
Because he's made of crap.

No, seriously.

What this series needs is a REAL VILLAIN like Exdeath.
>Exdeath
>A Real Villain
>HURR HURR HURR, HURR HURR HURR, HURR HURR HURR.

I'd sooner take David "Mateus" Bowie.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on December 05, 2009, 12:56:22 AM
I'd sooner take David "Mateus" Bowie.

He is the mighty SOVEREIGN!

(http://cm1.theinsider.com/media/0/13/74/Bowie001.0.0.0x0.640x480.jpeg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on December 05, 2009, 03:17:40 AM
Not many great main villians in FF. Queen Remedi and (at first) Exdeath are the only 2 that aren't entirely "DESTROY EVERYTHING".

It's the manipulative subvillains like Hojo, Dycedarg, or Queen Brahne that drive the stories.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 05, 2009, 07:32:17 PM
Jecht vs. Yu Yevon... vs. Seymour.

Shame all their fights were ridiculously easy.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 10, 2009, 08:12:02 AM

TIME PARADOX...well, dimensional.
http://www.khinsider.com/images/BirthBySleep/famitsu_091224_01-02.jpg

ONLY ZACK'S EXPECTED HEROIC DEATH WAS ABLE TO MAKE HERCULES INTO A HERO.(and a douche bag)
http://www.khinsider.com/images/BirthBySleep/famitsu_091224_03-04.jpg

Online Multiplayer
http://www.khinsider.com/images/BirthBySleep/famitsu_091224_05-06.jpg

crappy cell game no one cares about.
http://www.khinsider.com/images/BirthBySleep/famitsu_091224_coded.jpg
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 10, 2009, 11:57:16 PM
Potential boxart:

(http://www.khinsider.com/images/NewScans/Boxart.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on December 11, 2009, 01:04:54 AM
Neat!

Anyone gonna be playing online?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 11, 2009, 01:09:11 AM
As I'm the only KH fan girl in here, I'll definitely play it online~ ^.^ </wii>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on December 11, 2009, 01:14:50 AM
In that case, It may still be awhile since I probably won't import.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 11, 2009, 01:42:51 AM
As do I not have the resources or money to do the thing Vixy does and not everyone is Vixy but then there is only one Vixy. I will wait for the English or doenload the ISO like everyone else as it is the only thing I can do.  8)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 11, 2009, 02:35:20 AM
As do I not have the resources or money to do the thing Vixy does and not everyone is Vixy but then there is only one Vixy. I will wait for the English or doenload the ISO like everyone else as it is the only thing I can do.  8)
SHAME ON YOU!
*downloads a ds game rom*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 11, 2009, 06:23:59 AM
Shame on the two of you! Cancer killing the industry!

...Oh, my Wii game download is finished.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 11, 2009, 10:25:23 AM
I can wait for the english version~

Having a job sure has its perks~  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 11, 2009, 11:04:14 PM
Potential boxart:

(http://www.khinsider.com/images/NewScans/Boxart.jpg)

a closer look
(http://www.khinsider.com/images/Boxartcontest/birth.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on December 12, 2009, 12:24:33 AM
Online Multiplayer
http://www.khinsider.com/images/BirthBySleep/famitsu_091224_05-06.jpg

You sure it's online? The scan only mentions LAN and Ad-Hoc, online's not written anywhere =/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on December 12, 2009, 12:40:52 AM
As do I not have the resources or money to do the thing Vixy does and not everyone is Vixy but then there is only one Vixy. I will wait for the English or doenload the ISO like everyone else as it is the only thing I can do.  8)

Share it with me <.< no one has a PSP around in my area so I can't hoard theirs and play it.

(http://www.khinsider.com/images/Boxartcontest/birth.jpg)

I'm starting to wonder just how awkwardly you can hold the damn keyblade now, and is that some kind of Vincent-esque claw on Terra's arm? Am I blind? Has that always been there?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on December 12, 2009, 01:14:09 AM
Speaking of the english version, do we have a release date for it yet?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 12, 2009, 01:43:50 AM
You sure it's online? The scan only mentions LAN and Ad-Hoc, online's not written anywhere =/
Squenix did this too with Dissidia, where by Online they mean Ad-Hoc wifi.

Ah well... we know which mode's going to be utterly useless in America unless we use XLink or Ad-Hoc Party on the PS3.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 13, 2009, 06:44:15 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ6LyqI-OU8&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on December 20, 2009, 05:37:33 AM
More information about Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep at the Jump Festa 2010.

From KH insider ( all credits goes to kh insider)
- The trailer starts with Ven sitting unconsciously on a thrown in what looks to be the Chamber of Repose
- There's a conversation between Master Xehanort and Master Eraqus about the Keyblade war
- Terra swings his Keyblade, saying "my dream is to become a Keyblade Master." Aqua replies with "you mean 'our' dream"
- Goofy and Donald stand guard at the Mysterious Tower when suddenly there's an explosion. They find Ven unconscious on the ground, holding in his hand a translucent blob that looks like a blue glowing paopu fruit
-The Fairy Godmother asks Terra if he has a heart that believes in dreams
- Captain Justice makes an epic appearance, but Aqua laughs it off
- Zack asks Aqua on a date. She gets embarrassed and shakes her arms and head
- Hades confronts Terra
- In Neverland, Aqua is holding Ven's Keyblade. Peter Pan tells her that Ven left it behind
- Terra yells out in front of a sleeping Aurora, "what did you make me do?!"
- Ven holds his head in pain on the ground, with Mickey being unconscious behind him. Master Xehanort says something to him
-The FMV scenes of the screenshots displayed in the 30 second TV CM and magazines scans are shown
-Terra and Aqua are shown facing off against eachother
-Vanitas and Ven reenact the scene of Sora looking up to find Riku holding out his hand to him in the first Kingdom Hearts
-Ven runs through a dark hallway and the walls have a hologram of King Mickey in action
- Terra is chased by a flood of water in what looks to be the hallway of Castle Oblivion
- In-game cutscene of the secret ending from the second Final Mix
- Master Eraqus talks to Aqua, Aqua looks sad
- Terra is shown with a young Riku at the beach; the sun is setting. Terra asks Riku, "why do you want to leave this world?" Riku replies with "I want to be stronger"
- Aqua is shown with King Mickey and young Kairi. Aqua mentions that she senses 'light' from Kairi, and King Mickey tells her that Kairi is special
- Ven runs past Eleaus and Dilan, and the two yell out "wait!"
- Terra faces off with Braig. Braig has the big scar on his left cheek in this scene
- Ven and Even are shown with Ienzo
- Young Axel and Saïx are shown in their human forms talking to Ven. Axel says "because we're friends, got that memorized?" Both of their hair styles are similar to their Nobody selves, but shorter. Axel wears a scarf on his neck and an orange tank top. Saïx wears a short-sleeved blue training jumpsuit, with a crescent moon mark on his left chest. They both look to be around the same age as Ven. There are no scars or marks on their faces
- A preview of some of the minigames is shown
- Battle scenes are shown of Terra against Braig and Aqua against Vanitas
- Vanitas takes off his helmet (but his face is off screen). Master Xehanort asks him, "how was Ven?" to which Vanitas answers, "I'll train him up."
- Vanitas is unconscious on the floor. Aqua attempts to remove his helmet but Vanitas suddenly laughs hysterically
- Terra is shown fighting Master Xehanort. Terra roars and darkness start to release from him
- A baby (?) is wrapped in clothing and seen on the trunk of the paopu tree that Sora, Riku and Kairi always hang out at. He has a similar appearance to Ven. His eyes are drooping but there are stars twinkling in/around them
- Little Sora watches a falling star in the night sky
- Aqua is shown at the beach, a tear falling down her cheek
- In the last scene, someone says, "his name is..." followed by a scene of Sora in his Kingdom Hearts II outfit, sitting on the paopu tree alone


Very interesting, but then again it rises more questions to be answered.
So far there's no way to view the Jump Festa 2010 trailer as-of-yet. I really like to see that trailer.

Here's an artist's fan-drawing of what Lea and Saix's human-form in BBS looks like:
(http://pics.livejournal.com/maiki/pic/001408ec)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 20, 2009, 08:09:38 AM
- Zack asks Aqua on a date. She gets embarrassed and shakes her arms and head
Oh Zack, you rascal.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 20, 2009, 04:26:25 PM
Oh Zack, you rascal.
Good man. He just doesn't waste time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 23, 2009, 07:14:15 PM
Isa and Lea revealed
(http://i47.tinypic.com/33dbbqt.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 24, 2009, 03:15:23 AM
(http://www.baronbob.com/yearwithoutsantaclause.jpg)

...Just saying. If they wind up to be brothers, someone gets smacked.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on December 24, 2009, 04:06:45 AM
^I'd die of laughter if they had made Saix an Ice element instead of moon or whatever AND it turned out they were brothers.

With a couple of the members turning out to be kids in this appearance, I have to wonder just when the heck the experiment took place that caused them all to become Nobodies. I know that BBS is 10-12 years prior to KH1, and granted those two would certainly age to what they look like (almost) in KH2, it seems like RIGHT before KH1 started is when the [parasitic bomb] hit the fan for the Organization of Inconsistent Numbers while they were still human.

I know posting this video is somewhat pointless, but it's got some stuff that I haven't seen brought up again in other videos. It's the Jump fiesta KHI video from '08. Hopefully I'll be able to post up the video from '09 that Chris was talking about soon, but it all depends on how fast it ends up on YouTube since I don't have the type of 'internet skillz' some other people have.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1us0KFcrCYM[/youtube]

EDIT: A video I found with some other stuff. it's fanmade with scans and video clips combined, and it shows the Shoot-Lock system in play.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1xyyy8QqFg[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 24, 2009, 04:39:46 AM
Lia=Axel? The i goes where?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 28, 2009, 06:01:46 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdytaOOOVVc[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on December 28, 2009, 11:43:23 PM
Jump Fiesta trailer
[youtube]ObBFP0IGpwY[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 29, 2009, 12:03:58 AM
Aw, Pete you klutz. It's a decent trailer, I'm liking the minigame footage, I wonder how it'll work out in the end, and I am LOVING Hades' VA. Overall in my opinion, it's starting to turn out to be a decent handheld KH game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 30, 2009, 04:19:36 AM
And the main characters doesn't have big foots 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 30, 2009, 04:40:15 AM
I was hoping they'd shrink the whole feet design thing. It just looked odd to have characters with massive feet, even if they were trying to accommodate the main characters to the Disney-style of design.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on December 30, 2009, 05:02:23 AM
Now if we can just get the Mario Galaxy hands shrunk.

I swear Mario's wearing inflatable gloves.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 30, 2009, 06:25:40 AM
BOY! I SURE CAN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT THAT TERRA IS XEHANORT IS ANSEM(fake one) IS XEMNAS!

OH BOY! OH BOY!

Wait...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 30, 2009, 06:41:20 AM
I think everyone with half a brain figured that one out a good while ago. It's no different from playing Crisis Core while knowing Zack dies at the end.

Also DARKNESS. (smacked)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 30, 2009, 07:34:31 AM
I think everyone with half a brain figured that one out a good while ago. It's no different from playing Crisis Core while knowing Zack dies at the end.

Also DARKNESS. (smacked)
Now, the question is... WHO IS VANITAS?
*DUN DUN DUUUUUUN*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 30, 2009, 05:50:09 PM
It's going to be Hayner.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 31, 2009, 03:31:48 PM
Its just me or Vent use the same tech as Cloud...you know, the one he did to finish Sephiroth at the end of FF AC with all the swords?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 31, 2009, 05:14:33 PM
Its just me or Vent use the same tech as Cloud...you know, the one he did to finish Sephiroth at the end of FF AC with all the swords?

Actually, it's similar to the limit move between Sora and Riku in KHII. It was called "session".
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on December 31, 2009, 06:03:46 PM
I loved Session. I also saw that Aqua and Mickey use Holy Burst from Chain of Memories.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on December 31, 2009, 07:03:03 PM
And Terra use some big sword cannon(?)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 05, 2010, 04:32:49 PM
Hm (http://c.2ch.net/test/-/handygrpg/1262699122/)?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 05, 2010, 05:07:51 PM
Another Dive? o w o;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 06, 2010, 01:25:06 AM
(http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/112/314330.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 06, 2010, 01:53:48 AM
; o ; I wish my laptop wasn't lagging, so I could live stream the game later.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on January 06, 2010, 02:42:09 AM
Let us know when you can though; I look forward too it!  :)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 06, 2010, 03:16:41 AM
Let us know when you can though; I look forward too it!  :)
Me too... Aqua...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 01:44:58 PM
AHAHAHAAHAHAHAAHAHA!
THE SPOILERS AND ISO ARE OUT!

I lol'd at the spoilers... Jesus Christ, Nomura. You and your [tornado fang]ing Sora clones.
[spoiler]VANITAS LOOKS LIKE BLACK HAIRED SORA UNDER THE HELMET AND HE'S THE EMBODIMENT OF VENTUS' DARK SIDE WHICH MASTER XEHANORT WAS SUCKING OFF HIM AND [parasitic bomb]![/spoiler]

Also...

[spoiler]MASTER XEHANORT IS APPRENTIECE XEHANORT IN TERRA'S BODY OR SOME [parasitic bomb][/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 08, 2010, 04:18:52 PM
Apparently these spoilers are B.S., or so someone else claimed on another forum.

I certainly wouldn't put it past Nomura at this point.

[spoiler]You are now aware that Sora is really just Nomura truncated and the No replaced with So to hide his identity as he goes about making this more and more into a messed up fanfic.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 08, 2010, 05:10:40 PM
http://www.justin.tv/tom11725
http://www.justin.tv/inunonanahou
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 05:37:36 PM
Okay, suckers.
I ripped all the music from the game that can be ripped.
I converted it to HQ OGG format. It has 160 mb as a whole.
It's just that... they do not loop... I do not think they even have [tornado fang]ing loop points, but still it should hold you long enough for official OST release, no?

Okay, if at least three people say "DO WANT" or something similar, I'll upload this crap on MU. Otherwise I won't even bother.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 08, 2010, 05:45:47 PM
Hehe... Yes please!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 05:54:17 PM
Okay. That's one.

AND [tornado fang]!
I have to convert the tracks again, because the program I used to convert them, cuts the music off at certain moments. In other words... SHORTER TRACKS.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFfffffff...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 08, 2010, 06:00:24 PM
Take your time, be careful with it. No rush. :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on January 08, 2010, 06:42:14 PM
I want...very much!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 06:45:14 PM
Okay. That's two.

The tracks are now in mp3 format... they still do not loop nicely, BUT AT LEAST NOW THEY HAVE PROPER [tornado fang]ing LENGHT!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 08, 2010, 06:54:45 PM
Motion thirded, passed.

I was happy with seeing one thing when I looked at the world list from the leaks:

[spoiler]No [tornado fang]ing Agrabah or Halloweentown! FINALLY![/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 07:04:16 PM
Okay, this [parasitic bomb] be uploadin', NIGGAS!

You have to wait, like, two hours tough. Because I have [parasitic bomb] upload speed (30 kb/s). : <
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 08, 2010, 07:56:26 PM
With my own research, I found the "fake" was actually another release by Caravan. ^^;

Magus Tale Eternity - Seikaiju to Koisuru Mahou Tsukai (J) [ULJM-05577] (1,700,233,216 bytes)
It's a cute game. >v<

Real one:
Kingdom Hearts - Birth by Sleep (J) [ULJM-05600] (1,703,510,016 bytes)

Posted on: January 08, 2010, 19:18:37
EDIT: New patch might be working! Testing it~ owo

Posted on: January 08, 2010, 19:23:47
EBOOT.BIN failed. ;oo;

Posted on: January 08, 2010, 19:52:25
inunonanahou (http://www.justin.tv/inunonanahou) is already in Keyblade Graveyard (the KH2FM/BBS secret movie area). ^^b
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 08:43:23 PM
Ohkay, boys and WOMEN.
This gamerip is kind of like uploaded... BUT!
Can I post the link in this thread? Or should I like, send you all PMs?

Well, Vixy?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 08, 2010, 08:54:17 PM
You can post or PM if you want. ^^b
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 08, 2010, 09:01:28 PM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QFGP85RZ
Ohkay, so here's the friggin' link.
I sure hope that it works for all of you.
There's no password.
320 Kbps Mp3
No looping in tracks.
SHIMOMURA AWESOMENESS!
Enjoy.
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 08, 2010, 10:39:59 PM
[spoiler=Terra ending][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1RUiSKzGJA[/youtube][/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 08, 2010, 11:20:34 PM
So it's true, Terra is...[spoiler]Xenmas[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 08, 2010, 11:27:48 PM
You do realize those spoiler tags don't really hide anything, Zx.

It's pretty obvious what you're saying.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 08, 2010, 11:32:29 PM
>_>;

Well too many questions now, let's just wait for more spoilerz
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 08, 2010, 11:46:28 PM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QFGP85RZ

It doesn't work....noooooooooooooooo!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 02:44:23 AM
I saw a topic at pspiso where they kept working on the game to work for CFW.
It already has over 250 pages in 1 day (each page has 10 posts).
The same thing at GBATemp where 180 people are watching one topic with 18+ pages. >v<

It doesn't work....noooooooooooooooo!

It works now tho. ^^b
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 09, 2010, 02:57:16 AM
The OST is really good, they are getting better in each game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 02:59:58 AM
I guess I could loop them, but just hearing them like this is good enough. Renaming them is a better idea tho. ^^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 09, 2010, 03:05:06 AM
Eraqus = Square (Enix) 8D

Nomura likes to play with names.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 03:08:14 AM
Yea, Square and Nomura likes to do that.

Master Eraqus (Square backwards). It's funny. >U<

Posting this because I can~ Explains SOO much. >U<

(http://i49.tinypic.com/ixw7xu.png) (http://i49.tinypic.com/ixw7xu.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 09, 2010, 04:08:08 AM
Unless you want to remain virgin to the game:

[spoiler]Vanitas. Ventus. Pronounce it as close as you can to moonspeak[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 04:10:35 AM
[spoiler]ァニタス (vanitasu)
ェンタス (ventasu)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 09, 2010, 04:22:53 AM
Nomura is the new Kubo is the new Sakurai.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 09, 2010, 04:25:09 AM
Seems like someone is alive after all
[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2mHYEIN7l0[/youtube][/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 09, 2010, 05:06:00 AM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QFGP85RZ
Ohkay, so here's the friggin' link.
I sure hope that it works for all of you.
There's no password.
320 Kbps Mp3
No looping in tracks.
SHIMOMURA AWESOMENESS!
Enjoy.
ZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Thank you muchly! :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 09, 2010, 05:24:32 AM
Ahahahaha! So it's true, that Master Xehanort in Terra's body is Xehanort is Ansem's Heartless is Mansex.

Oh, and no problemo Wily. : >
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 09, 2010, 05:43:47 AM
How long do you guys think it'll take before wiki's related to Kingdom Hearts will spill the beans on the story?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 09, 2010, 06:11:02 AM
It hasn't already?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 09, 2010, 06:52:17 AM
Yay it finally works! thnks Kharaxel!

I definitely love it!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 09, 2010, 07:14:25 AM
Yay it finally works! thnks Kharaxel!

I definitely love it!
Imma happy that you like it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on January 09, 2010, 10:05:26 AM
Hm, constant angry boy is happy and predicted stuff is somewhat true.

Well, here's to a bunch o' months of non-spoilery till' the NA ver. comes~

thanks for the ripped ST Kharax.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 02:40:40 PM
The tracks has names now~ (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/KingdomHeartsBBSgamerip.zip)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 09, 2010, 02:47:37 PM
Secret ending now with sound! 8D
[spoiler]
Part 1
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85W1fp2vN2Y[/youtube]

Part 2
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiEpFeyGqbE[/youtube]
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 09, 2010, 02:53:52 PM
I just get even more confuzzled than before. Damn KH and their spinoffs!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 09, 2010, 03:06:33 PM
Goddamn, that made me kind of sad. : <
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 03:42:40 PM
>oo< Aqua~ <3

[spoiler=Something silly]Birth by Sleep = Rockman Zero series >U<

Terra is Zero (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry%C5%8Dtar%C5%8D_Okiayu) and Master Xehanort is Dr. Vile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikao_%C5%8Ctsuka)

Final Boss in Terra's Story = Omega[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on January 09, 2010, 03:47:09 PM
um is there some sort of time paradox somewhere ?
as i can't see any clear timeline
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 09, 2010, 04:06:13 PM
[spoiler](http://i46.tinypic.com/5ys3nd.png)[/spoiler]

This thing is hilariously awesome.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 09, 2010, 04:08:31 PM
Wow, I didn´t expect such time travel madness  XD
>oo< Aqua~ <3

[spoiler=Something silly]Birth by Sleep = Rockman Zero series >U<

Terra is Zero (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry%C5%8Dtar%C5%8D_Okiayu) and Master Xehanort is Dr. Vile (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chikao_%C5%8Ctsuka)

Final Boss in Terra's Story = Omega[/spoiler]
Indeed, Why is Chikao Otsuka always dubbing villainous old men?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 09, 2010, 04:10:45 PM
Because his voice fits that kind of role the best?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 09, 2010, 04:15:32 PM
Because his voice fits that kind of role the best?
True, but those old bastards all sound the same now  XD...anyways that ending made me curious if they are making a KH3 now
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 09, 2010, 04:17:29 PM
Nomura said he wasn't making KHIII until after Versus XIII, and that they would make another non-numbered KH game before that.

Or something.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 04:29:32 PM
another non-numbered KH game

You did post that hint about the PS3 game, Kingdom Hearts: Another Dive (http://c.2ch.net/test/-/handygrpg/1262699122/). >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 09, 2010, 05:47:31 PM
[spoiler](http://i46.tinypic.com/5ys3nd.png)[/spoiler]

This thing is hilariously awesome.
also,
[spoiler](http://i48.tinypic.com/mvrdrm.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on January 09, 2010, 05:51:10 PM
This is so weird, I'm not sure I can take this series anymo--

AQUA

Wellllll, maybe I could stay for a little while...
Delicious.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 06:14:17 PM
Discussion about the whole Reconnect thing.

[spoiler=Something from GameFAQs that's the mind-blowing type of awesome]Ansem, Aqua, and the Dark Margin.
- Aqua's stuck in the dark realm.
- When Ansem's machine exploded, "anything could happen" -- including warping him to the dark realm.
- They meet. They talk about Sora, as seen in the trailer. And they "wait for him," like the secret ending says.
- Ansem's speech matches up exactly with that timeframe. It's all about faith in Sora and the magic connection of hearts -- exactly what he was talking about when his machine went kablooey. He also talks about Sora's adventure in the past tense, so it's definitely shortly in the future.

Why Didn't Sora See Them There in KHII?
- They were on the wrong side!
- One shore is in the dark realm. One shore is in the realm of twilight.
- As confirmed in the Director's Secret Report, Sora and Riku were on the twilight side.
- But, naturally, Ansem and Aqua would be on the dark. They had a whole ocean between them!

We Must Return, To Free Them From Their Torment!
- Coded features a mysterious cloaked man. Ansem has a cloak now.
- Coded's all about data-hacking. Ansem was a computer whiz.
- There's been some recent rumblings of Coded continuing after BBS.
- Ergo, the "they" is Ansem and Aqua, and the "torment" is being trapped in the darkness.
- Sora has to return to the dark realm to free them! Which ties in perfectly with telling a story about Mickey's adventure in the dark realm!

Kingdom Hearts: Reconnect!
- "The pieces lie were they fell," the secret ending says. Well, it's time to line them up -- yours, and mine.
- The next game revolves around the gathering of everything. Aqua, Ansem, and even the Nobodies.
- Why? To set up for the next big adventure. Put all the pieces on board so the game can begin.
- That's why the next game isn't KHIII, but not just a side game, either![/spoiler]

And the obvious thing we knew since the first game: Sora = Sky = Hope/Light

[spoiler]Nomchan: So Sora is now pretty much the biggest mary sue in video game history.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on January 09, 2010, 06:18:16 PM
So I'm guessing the whole story is now known?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 09, 2010, 06:18:55 PM
Yea, but there's more to translate, just to make sure everything makes more sense than usual. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 09, 2010, 06:21:16 PM
Well, this isn't actually so bad.
It wasn't even gay either.
I RIKE IT!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 09, 2010, 06:22:57 PM
[spoiler]That's why the next game isn't KHIII, but not just a side game, either![/spoiler]
Then what? a game movie?

So, Ven = Sora; Sora = Ven. Two boys in one body, how that sound? 8D

Secret Boss theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEuPQ7MsJdI

Sounds like someone we know...

And this make sense too
[spoiler]How does Tetsuya Nomura come up with these storylines...?
So hard to follow...
First we had Terra who turned into Terranort after being possessed by Master Xehanort. Terranort then calls himself Xehanort after getting amnesia. He then calls himself Ansem after losing himself to darkness. After being split into a heartless and a nobody, Heartless calls himself Ansem, while Nobody calls himself Xemnas. However, he isn't the real Ansem, but was the apprentice of Ansem.

We have Sora. He created a nobody called Roxas. Who has somebody who looks exactly like him called Ventus who existed 10 years ago. Ventus, who has another half to him called Vanitas. Who looks exactly like Sora except with black hair and golden eyes. Ventus' heart then enters Sora's, explaining why Roxas looks like Ventus. However, that doesn't explain why Sora looks like Vanitas, the OTHER side of Ventus that DIDN'T enter Sora.
When Sora lost his memories, a clone was created called Xion. Xion is connected to Sora and wants to BE Sora by absorbing his memories. We also had Data Sora from Coded who had 'the heart of Sora' but wasn't.

Riku. Lost his way to the darkness and got possessed by Ansem who was really Xehanort who was really Terranort. He fought off the darkness but then started using it willingly again. He then transformed to look like Ansem to fully embrace the darkness. Now Riku calls himself Ansem. Lost his Ansem form and called himself Riku again. We also have a clone of Riku that is aptly named Riku Replica.

So we also have Kairi. A princess of heart. Who's heart went into Sora, but was later released. This then created Namine, the nobody of Kairi. Technically. The two then fuse and reform Kairi who was not MEANT to have her body, because of the creation of her Nobody, Namine, but still had it. Also, the clone Xion also takes on the form of Kairi because that is the strongest memory from Sora's memory. But Xion had black hair, not red. And later Xion would want to become Sora and started looking like him.

ORIGINAL Ansem. Got his name copied a hell of alot so he called himself DiZ. Showed himself to be Ansem. Ate sea-salt ice-cream.

In conclusion. Too many Xehanorts. Too many Ansems. Too many Soras.
Geez Nomura. Hook me up with your dealer sometime.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 09, 2010, 07:25:20 PM
[spoiler]That's why the next game isn't KHIII, but not just a side game, either![/spoiler]
Then what? a game movie?

So, Ven = Sora; Sora = Ven. Two boys in one body, how that sound? 8D

Secret Boss theme
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEuPQ7MsJdI

Sounds like someone we know...

And this make sense too
[spoiler]How does Tetsuya Nomura come up with these storylines...?
So hard to follow...
First we had Terra who turned into Terranort after being possessed by Master Xehanort. Terranort then calls himself Xehanort after getting amnesia. He then calls himself Ansem after losing himself to darkness. After being split into a heartless and a nobody, Heartless calls himself Ansem, while Nobody calls himself Xemnas. However, he isn't the real Ansem, but was the apprentice of Ansem.

We have Sora. He created a nobody called Roxas. Who has somebody who looks exactly like him called Ventus who existed 10 years ago. Ventus, who has another half to him called Vanitas. Who looks exactly like Sora except with black hair and golden eyes. Ventus' heart then enters Sora's, explaining why Roxas looks like Ventus. However, that doesn't explain why Sora looks like Vanitas, the OTHER side of Ventus that DIDN'T enter Sora.
When Sora lost his memories, a clone was created called Xion. Xion is connected to Sora and wants to BE Sora by absorbing his memories. We also had Data Sora from Coded who had 'the heart of Sora' but wasn't.

Riku. Lost his way to the darkness and got possessed by Ansem who was really Xehanort who was really Terranort. He fought off the darkness but then started using it willingly again. He then transformed to look like Ansem to fully embrace the darkness. Now Riku calls himself Ansem. Lost his Ansem form and called himself Riku again. We also have a clone of Riku that is aptly named Riku Replica.

So we also have Kairi. A princess of heart. Who's heart went into Sora, but was later released. This then created Namine, the nobody of Kairi. Technically. The two then fuse and reform Kairi who was not MEANT to have her body, because of the creation of her Nobody, Namine, but still had it. Also, the clone Xion also takes on the form of Kairi because that is the strongest memory from Sora's memory. But Xion had black hair, not red. And later Xion would want to become Sora and started looking like him.

ORIGINAL Ansem. Got his name copied a hell of alot so he called himself DiZ. Showed himself to be Ansem. Ate sea-salt ice-cream.

In conclusion. Too many Xehanorts. Too many Ansems. Too many Soras.
Geez Nomura. Hook me up with your dealer sometime.[/spoiler]

God damn, Sora could open up a [tornado fang]ing hotel at this rate. So if I got the story, then:

[spoiler]there's Sora himself, Ventus, Roxas, Xion, and at one point Kairi that was in him.

I'm assuming the only reason why he looks like Vantias is because either Vantias 'joined' back with Ventus or went back inside him, giving Sora his look and thus saving some kind of epic twist at the end of it all, which wouldn't make a lick of sense because we clearly see Kairi and Riku at a young age and Sora is the same age as Kairi, and Riku can already freaking talk and have some understanding of the world (something I doubt a toddler could do) so the whole thing about the game being 10 years prior to KH1 ends up becoming a bunch of BS or else they're really over-estimating the intelligence of children. Even then, what good did it do Ventus to put his heart inside Sora?

Seriously, I think I'm going to have to draw a [tornado fang]ing flow-chart to see if I understand this [parasitic bomb] properly :\[/spoiler]

Who wants to bet that if KH3 or whatever actually does come about and it's Sora saving whoever, they're going to say that there are even MORE people inside of him or shove more in him? You could say that when he uses a Drive form he absorbs Goofy and/or Donald to use that form meaning they can be included in the body count of Hotel Sora as well.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 01:12:02 AM
Secret ending now subbed
http://heartstation.org/bbs/archives/23
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 02:31:55 AM
[spoiler=how Kingdom Hearts' plot now works](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg)

PNG Version (for more editing) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.png)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 10, 2010, 03:14:12 AM
Something that might be kind of cool for the next KH game, just to at least justify making Sora either a big whore or so, a Body Form Switch mechanic. With the push of a button, Sora can switch out his body with Xion or Roxas and for an unlockable, switch out with Ventus/Vantus/Veantus, and each one plays differently. Sora can use Drive forms, Xion can use Memory forms, Roxas can use Nobody forms, and depending on the unlockable, use the command thingy that he's associated with or something. Memory forms can be the forms Xion used in 358/2, and Nobody forms can be reminiscent of various Nobodies from KH2 (like Axel, Xigbar, Saix, Vexen and Larxene, with each form using a special version of the spell associated with it), and all the form types can use the Drive gauge like before, and throw in one or two new Drives for Sora and maybe a new one for Xion and let Roxas use the kick-ass form he had in 358/2 and KH2 went he was fighting Sora or Axel.

And is it me, or does Demyx look a little bit like Travis Touchdown with his mugshot from 358/2?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on January 10, 2010, 03:17:51 AM
Sora had that one form in KH2:Final Mix that had his KH1 self, right? And Anti-Sora?

I wouldn't think it much of a stretch to see a Roxas/Vanitas/whatever form.

Heck, let's make a Whatever Form. Sora turns into a giant white blob with a quadruple Keyblade.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 10, 2010, 03:19:04 AM
Heck, let's make a Whatever Form. Sora turns into a giant white blob.

Then he eats jellybeans and can become different things, like a ladder! :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on January 10, 2010, 03:22:50 AM
Then he eats jellybeans and can become different things, like a ladder! :D

A Boy is a Blob?

Interesting sequel.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 10, 2010, 03:52:59 AM
A Boy is a Blob?

Interesting sequel.

lol "Donald! Feed me a red one!"

On a side note, would you guys think this would be an accurate representation of a flow chart concerning Terra and Riku?
[spoiler](http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b218/Volcanman/kingdomheartsDarkness.jpg)[/spoiler]

Sorry for the size, photobucket changed it on me  :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 04:00:57 AM
It took me like 5 months to understand the history of KH1 and 2 and then 358/2 was released, 2 months to understand because of the confusion and now this.... [tornado fang] it, I'll just play the damn game.

Fan made X-blade
[spoiler](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/Lorddragonmaster/xblade.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 10, 2010, 04:10:35 AM
Holy crap, how can one game bring about sooo much confusion that WASNT made by Hideo Kojima?
I'm just kidding, but this is still difficult to digest when the game isn't even out in america
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 04:13:31 AM
I'm just kidding, but this is still difficult to digest when the game isn't even out in america
That's true. And it only have one day out in Japan >.>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 10, 2010, 04:15:59 AM
Holy crap, how can one game bring about sooo much confusion that WASNT made by Hideo Kojima?

I think SE was always trying to outdo Hideo, and KH finally gave them a set continuity to [tornado fang] around with to REALLY mess things up and BS about.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 04:17:40 AM
[spoiler]Nomchan: So Sora is now pretty much the biggest mary sue in video game history.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 10, 2010, 04:32:12 AM
Also Sora is less likable than Snake for the sole reason that one is a hell lot more awesome.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on January 10, 2010, 09:01:03 AM
I don't know what happened in BBS and I still got a grip w/ KH.  How the hell do you get confused?

or maybe i'm just awesome~

I doubt whatever i'll say is flawless though :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 10, 2010, 09:17:44 AM
You guys know what? This convoluted plot is so bad, that I can't help but love it. I mean, it's almost like Geass... A TRAINWRECK! You just can't look away.
That, and I love me some multiple Xehanorts/Ansems/Xemnas'.

I'm not sure, however, how I feel about multiple Soras. : /
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 10, 2010, 09:20:45 AM
It´s not confusing...just overcomplicated...Just wait what Hideo Kojima will do with Castlevania  [eyebrow]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on January 10, 2010, 10:29:55 AM
This is really the best way to put it.

[spoiler=how Kingdom Hearts' plot now works](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg)

PNG Version (for more editing) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.png)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 10, 2010, 01:10:17 PM
Discussion about the whole Reconnect thing.

[spoiler=Something from GameFAQs that's the mind-blowing type of awesome]Ansem, Aqua, and the Dark Margin.
- Aqua's stuck in the dark realm.
- When Ansem's machine exploded, "anything could happen" -- including warping him to the dark realm.
- They meet. They talk about Sora, as seen in the trailer. And they "wait for him," like the secret ending says.
- Ansem's speech matches up exactly with that timeframe. It's all about faith in Sora and the magic connection of hearts -- exactly what he was talking about when his machine went kablooey. He also talks about Sora's adventure in the past tense, so it's definitely shortly in the future.

Why Didn't Sora See Them There in KHII?
- They were on the wrong side!
- One shore is in the dark realm. One shore is in the realm of twilight.
- As confirmed in the Director's Secret Report, Sora and Riku were on the twilight side.
- But, naturally, Ansem and Aqua would be on the dark. They had a whole ocean between them!

We Must Return, To Free Them From Their Torment!
- Coded features a mysterious cloaked man. Ansem has a cloak now.
- Coded's all about data-hacking. Ansem was a computer whiz.
- There's been some recent rumblings of Coded continuing after BBS.
- Ergo, the "they" is Ansem and Aqua, and the "torment" is being trapped in the darkness.
- Sora has to return to the dark realm to free them! Which ties in perfectly with telling a story about Mickey's adventure in the dark realm!

Kingdom Hearts: Reconnect!
- "The pieces lie were they fell," the secret ending says. Well, it's time to line them up -- yours, and mine.
- The next game revolves around the gathering of everything. Aqua, Ansem, and even the Nobodies.
- Why? To set up for the next big adventure. Put all the pieces on board so the game can begin.
- That's why the next game isn't KHIII, but not just a side game, either![/spoiler]

And the obvious thing we knew since the first game: Sora = Sky = Hope/Light

[spoiler]Nomchan: So Sora is now pretty much the biggest mary sue in video game history.[/spoiler]

This is actually make sense somehow. and lol at the Sora's chart
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 06:01:17 PM
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-system-terra-ICON0.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-system-ventus-ICON0.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-system-aqua-ICON0.png)
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-system-ICON0.png) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-installdata-ICON0.png)

(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/khbbs-system-PIC1.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 10, 2010, 06:21:30 PM
Hmm? You ripping teh imaeges?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 06:26:42 PM
The ISO is loading at the red System Data screen, then it stops. x3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 10, 2010, 07:05:01 PM
Holy crap, how can one game bring about sooo much confusion that WASNT made by Hideo Kojima?
I'm just kidding, but this is still difficult to digest when the game isn't even out in america
you've never heard of suda 51, have you.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on January 10, 2010, 08:18:14 PM
You guys know what? This convoluted plot is so bad, that I can't help but love it. I mean, it's almost like Geass... A TRAINWRECK! You just can't look away.
That, and I love me some multiple Xehanorts/Ansems/Xemnas'.

I'm not sure, however, how I feel about multiple Soras. : /

That's the thing.  It's not that convoluted nor confusing.  I dunno, maybe because I innately knew it'd have multiple games to tell one thing after another so I kept myself to see how things went in a simple manner (though I like the mind and heart differences via the Org XIII nobodies.  Or the way it struck me how one's mind can lead to how the person's perspective of themselves be as it 'is'.).

So it's not super hard to see how it plays out. (besides, nothing will be as confusing/complicated as the stories of 92834759348572349857234589 people that took part in WWI and II and more.  Those takes 29387429385734895723495837458934573 books to explain).

Or that's just me, I dunno.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 09:26:07 PM
This chart is now updated:

[spoiler=how Kingdom Hearts' plot now works](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg)

PNG Version (for more editing) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.png)[/spoiler]

And here's the version with Xehanort:

[spoiler=how Kingdom Hearts' plot now works (Xehanort Version)](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworksxehanortriku.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworksxehanortriku.jpg)

PNG Version (for more editing) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworksxehanortriku.png)[/spoiler]

And a "Easy Mode" version XD

[spoiler=Easy Mode](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kingdomheartsexplainingxehanort.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/kingdomheartsexplainingxehanort.jpg)[/spoiler]

So what does everyone think about the new plot that leads to the secret ending Kingdom Hearts: Reconnect?

[spoiler]I think it's good to know that no one really died (I'm talking about Aqua, Ven, Terra, Xion, Roxas, Axel, Naminé, Ansem the Wise/DiZ and more people). They were just sent to the Realm of Darkness, in a different world than what Sora, Kairi and Riku live on right now. In KHII ending, we saw Roxas inside Sora, and Naminé inside Kairi. In the new (non-numbered?) game, Sora is the key to everything, and will rescue everyone. This is why Aqua was crying, because she will be able to meet her friends again and get out of the Realm of Darkness. ^^[/spoiler]

Not to mention...

[spoiler]Master Eraqus' heart is still inside Terra's body after the fight midway through Birth by Sleep. Master Xehanort tries to take over both Terra's and Eraqus' hearts and body, but Terra is interfering with him, so in the end, both of them are controlling a body that's now simply called "Xehanort", the silver-hair version of Terra that later splits into "Fake" Ansem and Xemnas.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 09:34:50 PM
So...what's the meaning of "Birth by Sleep"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 09:36:05 PM
[spoiler]A hero is born through sleep. That hero, in the end, is Sora. XD[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 10, 2010, 09:40:39 PM
Pft. Good to know that we know what's the meaning of Reconnect before it gets released. Nomura mind [tornado fang] won't work this time...for now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 10, 2010, 09:41:03 PM
Here's a good question: what the hell are the Unversed? If we now know what the hell happens to the characters, just who or what are the Unversed? I'll admit a sequel to the series could help shed some light on the entire situation and end all questions (like the absolute origin of the keyblade, the keyblade war, where the Heartless came from, and what the Unversed are and the whole connection, as well as what would happen if a Heartless, Nobody, and Unversed combined?)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 10, 2010, 09:47:15 PM
My my, this is becoming like a good mystery book. Everything is being revealed step by step. I like it
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 09:50:04 PM
Here's a good question: what the hell are the Unversed?

Those things are explained while you play Birth by Sleep.
But people are more excited about the Secret Ending instead...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 10, 2010, 09:53:17 PM
Those things are explained while you play Birth by Sleep.
Well, some people are not able to do so
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 10, 2010, 09:54:05 PM
Here's a little Unversed info. ^^ (http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/Unversed)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 11, 2010, 01:54:09 AM
KH1 FM Secret Boss: Xemnas (major role in KH2)

KH2 FM Secret Boss: Terra (major role in BBS)

KH BBS Secret Boss: ?? (possible major role in KH3)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 11, 2010, 02:15:11 AM
I'm surprised no one's found the secret boss yet.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 11, 2010, 02:16:18 AM
[spoiler=how Kingdom Hearts' plot now works](http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.jpg)

PNG Version (for more editing) (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/howkingdomheartsplotnowworks.png)[/spoiler]
If you count the coded characters, there's also Data Sora.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on January 11, 2010, 03:05:03 AM
The tracks has names now~ (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FFFZXWRW)
Yeah, my connection is crappy rite nao, and I pretty much screwed up my first (and only) chance to save that file. Can I just, like, get a list of the track names so I can rename them myself?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 11, 2010, 03:48:12 AM
[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpDXqUljJwE[/youtube]
So, they push a button to use the armors? No different from the Power Rangers >.>
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on January 11, 2010, 03:52:37 AM
Trying to find the overall plot of KH is lioke trying to the hay in the needle stack, you will dive in to find but will get yourself hurt real bad.

That's the thing.  It's not that convoluted nor confusing.  I dunno, maybe because I innately knew it'd have multiple games to tell one thing after another so I kept myself to see how things went in a simple manner (though I like the mind and heart differences via the Org XIII nobodies.  Or the way it struck me how one's mind can lead to how the person's perspective of themselves be as it 'is'.).

So it's not super hard to see how it plays out. (besides, nothing will be as confusing/complicated as the stories of 92834759348572349857234589 people that took part in WWI and II and more.  Those takes 29387429385734895723495837458934573 books to explain).

Or that's just me, I dunno.

Which is something I hope accomplish one, I hop to create something that will give massive headache to some people or my own anthology.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 11, 2010, 03:57:53 AM
Yeah, my connection is crappy rite nao, and I pretty much screwed up my first (and only) chance to save that file. Can I just, like, get a list of the track names so I can rename them myself?

Here you go: Gamerip just got RPM'd~ :3 (http://lol.rockmanpm.com/KingdomHeartsBBSgamerip.zip)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on January 11, 2010, 04:42:13 AM
[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpDXqUljJwE[/youtube]
So, they push a button to use the armors? No different from the Power Rangers >.>
[/spoiler]

Aqua ;_;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 11, 2010, 06:52:53 AM
you've never heard of suda 51, have you.
Guy who made Killer 7 and went on to make No more Heroes and its respective sequel and some other games? I've heard of him, but thats practically all I know, oh yeah and he's also the 51st android created by Square and EGM to make games to continue the industry.
And all these little charts help a lot with the story line, even if this game has been out for less than a week. <.<

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on January 11, 2010, 07:55:20 PM
 Secret Boss found, Vanitas' shadow/Heartless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw1Use8WoJ0

Couldn't tell who it was at 1st till the end, was too busy staring at Aqua. <3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 11, 2010, 10:50:22 PM
Secret Boss found, Vanitas' shadow/Heartless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw1Use8WoJ0

Couldn't tell who it was at 1st till the end, was too busy staring at Aqua. <3

Who can blame you? And it appears the secret boss....will help further the story in the next  more convoluted addition, of KH!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 12, 2010, 01:36:21 AM
The pain... The suffering... The ownage. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 12, 2010, 03:22:01 AM
Last Episode
[spoiler]    * Aqua goes back to Land of Departure with Ven and finds the Keyblade Eraqus uses on the ground, with everything fallen into darkness
    * Aqua carries Ven inside the broken castle and places him on a throne
    * She unlocks a Keyhole behind the throne that transforms the room into the Chamber of Waking
    * She leaves Ven there and walks outside to see that the castle has become Castle Oblivion
    * Aqua goes to Radiant Garden and finds Xehanort there, who she then fights
    * After fighting him the first time, he summons his Guardian, and there's a second battle
    * Xehanort stabs himself with the Keyblade and falls into darkness
    * Aqua jumps into the darkness after him, but she can't get him back out in time, so she takes off her armor and gives him her Keyblade, and it flies him out faster, but she's stuck in the dark realm
    * Final ending with little Sora and Riku on the beach, Aqua is shown wandering the realm of darkness
    * Four Darkside Heartless appear, and Aqua seems to give up for a moment, but then Terra and Ven's Keyblades destroy them, and she decides to carry on
    * It shows little Sora and Riku on the beach again, they talk and then words flash across the screen
    * End credits roll
    * Ven's heart is seen going to Sora in his Awakening
(http://i552.photobucket.com/albums/jj324/vexensteele/17.jpg)
(http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff215/Kaiju-Z/AquaandTerranortinRadiantGarden.png?t=1263213465)
[/spoiler]
Finally, more answers.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on January 12, 2010, 03:23:54 AM
This story is a trainwreck.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 12, 2010, 03:25:59 AM
It'a all a Sora orgy really.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 12, 2010, 03:27:54 AM
So was Geass R2 and it was a very entertaining train-wreck.

It'a all a Sora orgy really.
Yep, it sure relvolves around the gay kid.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Zx on January 12, 2010, 03:28:54 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevY9JEt9_M[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 12, 2010, 03:33:45 AM
Wait, what? :o
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on January 12, 2010, 03:36:10 AM
So was Geass R2 and it was a very entertaining train-wreck.

Never watched Code Geass.

That said, after reading the story synopsis... I don't want this game anymore.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 12, 2010, 03:38:41 AM
I wouldn't say that your missing out, there is only one thing you need to know if you wanna watch it, death note with WE DIG GIANT ROBOTS!! CHICKS DIG GIANT ROBOTS!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on January 12, 2010, 03:41:40 AM
I didn't watch/read Deathnote either.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 12, 2010, 03:42:19 AM
Neither have I, oookay, ever watched Gurren Laggan?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 12, 2010, 05:59:38 AM
This story is a trainwreck.
Nomura, Stephany Meyer, and JK Rowling in a terrible writer cage match.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 12, 2010, 06:53:04 AM
Surprise challenge: Kubo?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 12, 2010, 06:59:58 AM
Nomura, Stephany Meyer, and JK Rowling in a terrible writer cage match.

Meyer wins, hand-bloody down. JKR's story makes sense on a basic level, and while Nomura needs a flow-chart to understand, at least no pre-existing rules are flat-out broken or destroyed, Meyer is a mockery of everything from romance to occult creatures.

Anyway, I don't see this anywhere but..... [spoiler]how is it that Vantias and Sora look so similar? We're supposed to believe that Vantias gives his 'look' to Sora when he went into Ven and then Ven went into Sora, but Sora was already born, and he's only a year or two younger than Riku, and in the game, Riku is at the very least 2, which means jack diddly, and as far as affecting his clothes go, at the start (for Sora anyways) of KH2 he finds the faeries from Sleeping Beauty and they give him his outfit (not to mention that really wouldn't affect anything since they're clothes, not actual physical appearance).

Also, why the heck does Xehanort want the X-Blade, or Kingdom Hearts? in the flow chart Vixy put up concerning Sora, there's a note that the ridiculous thing is sought after by Xehanort. Is it just power? Is he nothing more than a typical villian? [/spoiler]

Dammit KHWikia! When is the spoiler policy going away? DX
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 12, 2010, 07:20:23 AM
Meyer wins, hand-bloody down. JKR's story makes sense on a basic level, and while Nomura needs a flow-chart to understand, at least no pre-existing rules are flat-out broken or destroyed, Meyer is a mockery of everything from romance to occult creatures.
your last statement can be applied to rowling too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 12, 2010, 08:39:48 AM
your last statement can be applied to rowling too.
To be honest, Rowling did a much better job with occult stuff than Meyer.

Anyway, as I said, I enjoy the plot of this game(even tough I never played it) more than I did the one from KH2.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on January 12, 2010, 10:07:19 AM
Nomura's lost it. He wanted to be Kojima, but failed to realize that heart faggotry and non Disney Pixar magic aren't as good as the nano machines excuse.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 12, 2010, 01:54:30 PM
Nomura's lost it. He wanted to be Kojima, but failed to realize that heart faggotry and non Disney Pixar magic aren't as good as the nano machines excuse.
You don´t like the darkness excuse?  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 12, 2010, 02:04:50 PM
Everything can be explained with darkness!

Random comment:
Heh, you should drink one shot everytime you heard "darkness" while playing Kingdom Hearts games. Should be fun.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 12, 2010, 02:09:26 PM
You would be drunk after one cutscene
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 12, 2010, 02:23:15 PM
Everything can be explained with darkness!
-"WHY THE [tornado fang] DID YOU KILL HER?!  She was OUR friend!"
-"DARKNESS!"
-"Oh, okay."

whathefuckdidiwrite
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 12, 2010, 02:24:34 PM
The darkness has corrupted Nomura's mind!  :V
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 12, 2010, 02:26:27 PM
The darkness has corrupted Nomura's mind!  :V
Yeah. Mine too.
That's probably why I'm such a jerk.
My KOKORO is controlled by YAMI NO CHIKARA.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 12, 2010, 02:28:04 PM
You also watched too manny Yugioh!  XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 12, 2010, 03:04:06 PM
You also watched too manny Yugioh!  XD
Maybe. Who knows.

Now, let's theorise. What will Aqua and Ansem do to pass time while they sit together in the Dark Realm? Try to avoid the most OBVIOUS thing any 13 year old boy would say about this.

Now, I think they are going to make castles and other various works of art from sand.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 12, 2010, 03:21:49 PM
Maybe. Who knows.

Now, let's theorise. What will Aqua and Ansem do to pass time while they sit together in the Dark Realm? Try to avoid the most OBVIOUS thing any 13 year old boy would say about this.

Now, I think they are going to make castles and other various works of art from sand.
You got my figured out, since I was going to say:
[spoiler]A Childrens card game![/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 12, 2010, 03:34:49 PM
Meet Sandy Claus. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on January 12, 2010, 04:23:21 PM
Meyer made me realize that I don't believe that is the story she wanted out or may be that some people can overexaggerate on how bad something can be when it really could be just be plain bad. Besides I am sure Meyer has something better than Twlight and even admitted but annoying haters may associate it with Twlight and once again bash on her writing. I am sorry to vampire fans that Anne Rice ruined things for you but please man, cut Meyer some slack even vegetable loving vamps don't make sense.

Nomura's lost it. He wanted to be Kojima, but failed to realize that heart faggotry and non Disney Pixar magic aren't as good as the nano machines excuse.

If Kojima's writing is so out there, why does it work for him and not Nomura? I don't see people complaining about Kojima as much as they do this guy.

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 12, 2010, 04:33:31 PM
you've never been to YCS. >>
you're also delusional, but whatever.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 12, 2010, 04:49:44 PM
Finally I got to order my copy of KH: BBS from Play-Asia so I expect it to come in next week so I'm trying to avoid as much spoiler about this game as possible until I've played all three of the characters' stories. However someone posted a picture of Vanitas without his helmet on, on deviantArt while I was looking for a good fanart of the Unversed. Looked away as fast as I can, but the image is still there.

I'm beginning to understand who and what Vanitas, but I hated myself by looking it. Oh well, no use complaining about it.



Since some of you here have played the game to a certain extend, how is it? The gameplay, Command Deck system, the D-Link abilities, and such? I'm really excited to play this game when it arrives at my house!




Oh yeah... a little off about talking about the game, but I tried voicing Vanitas from the few clips for the Winter 2009 trailer.

[youtube]84_IlAw1m_M[/youtube]

So yeah... if you want to watch. I could've done better... my voice is a tad deep and I seem to lack emotion, but I did record this at night at home so I didn't want to disturb or wake anyone up.

Rate and comment if you want. I wonder did any of you guys did any fandub acting for any of your favorite characters from BBS?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Pringer X on January 12, 2010, 08:19:25 PM
One thing I just realized that actually breaks the rules that KH set up, by the mid-quel; the Nobodies. It's understood that Kairi's Nobody was formed when she lost her heart, and the 'empty shell' that remains forms it, but in KH1 we see her body with Riku being carried around like luggage. Heck, if I remember right, the scene when Sora stabs himself with the Dark Keyblade, he frees her heart and it goes right back into her, along with the Dark Keyblade disappearing and freeing the OTHER hearts of the Princess', which is another question, but at what point exactly did Namine appear? Also, did Sora just grow a body back from being a Heartless? How did that work? Lastly, shouldn't the Princesses of Heart have Nobodies as well? If Kairi somehow had one, then those other 6 should as well since the only major difference is that instead of their hearts being inside a different person, they were inside an object.

Something else, spoilers for 358/2: [spoiler]Xemnas created Xion through Sora's lost memories, but how did that work out exactly? Did he just force Namine to give him Sora's memories? I can get that she managed to escape the Organization with DiZ/Riku's help, but then how were they also working on restoring Sora's memories at the start of KH2? Did Xemnas just create a copy of Sora's memories then molded them into Xion?[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on January 12, 2010, 08:29:01 PM
ven's ultimate blade. Delicious Tower

(http://b.share.photo.xuite.net/apaulliao/1be0c21/1320449/143267616_x.jpg)

Complete with a 100% critical hit rate.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on January 12, 2010, 08:53:35 PM
That's awesome.

Who doesn't enjoy cracking skulls open with ice cream?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 12, 2010, 10:47:04 PM
Is this why everyone likes sea salt ice cream in KH? Because every other flavour is a lethal weapon?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on January 12, 2010, 11:18:14 PM
That and its blue, plus if they all liked Beer or something then Disney would kill Square.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: borockman on January 12, 2010, 11:58:18 PM
ven's ultimate blade. Delicious Tower

(http://b.share.photo.xuite.net/apaulliao/1be0c21/1320449/143267616_x.jpg)

Complete with a 100% critical hit rate.

Lol, so Ven got a sweet tooth.  XD

From which world is that anyway?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on January 13, 2010, 01:44:27 AM
ven's ultimate blade. Delicious Tower

(http://b.share.photo.xuite.net/apaulliao/1be0c21/1320449/143267616_x.jpg)

Complete with a 100% critical hit rate.
Is this why everyone likes sea salt ice cream in KH? Because every other flavour is a lethal weapon?
... It all makes sense to me now...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 13, 2010, 02:39:12 AM
The most sweetest and kickbutt Keyblade of all time! Ultima Weapon has nothing on this!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 13, 2010, 03:00:20 AM
I translate the BATTLE REPORT (Game Clear screen).

ゲームレベル = Game Level (Beginner/Standard/Proud)
レポート達成率 = Report % Completion
倒した敵の数 = Number of Enemies Defeated
最も使ったコマンド = Command Used the Most (example: Aerial Slam / 999)
最も使ったコマンドスタイル = Command Style Used the Most (example: Fatal Mode / 999)
最もD-LINKした相手 = D-LINK Partner Used the Most (example: Ventus / 999)
プレイ時間 = Play Time (example: 999:59:59)

No bad status showing up here, compare to KH1 (Continues) and KH2 (Anti-Sora & Mickey).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 13, 2010, 03:09:16 AM
Only bad thing about Anti-Sora is he murdered your drive gauge. The form itself was badass.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on January 13, 2010, 03:12:15 AM
That's the first time I had seen or heard anything about Ventus' odd ultimate keyblade.
Looks like RPM...

*puts on shades*

...gave me the scoop on it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 13, 2010, 09:41:31 AM
Looks like RPM...

*puts on shades*

...gave me the scoop on it.
I don't get it.

Also, that's some [tornado fang]ing SWEET keyblade.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 13, 2010, 09:52:50 AM
overused CSI reference, just nod and move on.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on January 13, 2010, 06:01:23 PM
Lol, so Ven got a sweet tooth.  XD

From which world is that anyway?

From what I can tell, it's either found in a random chest.. or obtained through a series of battles in the Wonderland world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on January 14, 2010, 01:58:22 AM
overused CSI reference, just nod and move on.

Sour grapes. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nekomata on January 14, 2010, 02:27:45 AM
sour? no just tired of seeing it everywhere.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 20, 2010, 12:05:40 AM
A patch for the ISO is being worked on, but it has been stuck at a red saving screen since the release.

Hopefully, it will be taken care of by skillful hackers and patchers. Follow the progress here:

http://hmvg.net/BBSP/
http://hmvg.net/forums/index.php
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 20, 2010, 05:58:32 PM
This is why I'm importing... pirating just isn't worth it except when playing old classic PSX games. That and I don't have a hacked PSP.


Hopefully my Japanese copy arrives today as it was shipped this Monday.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Vidramidra on January 20, 2010, 08:17:58 PM
I'm playing with 358/2 Days. It's the first Kingdom Hearts game I play with ^^;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 29, 2010, 10:28:31 AM
I finished BBS. That was fun.

coded final chapter.

[spoiler]In the previous episode they had completed the restoration of the journal, and Sora had lost his power. The King asks Riku to put Sora back into the data world so that he can check out the new world that has appeared.

When Sora wakes, he is in Traverse Town. When Sora looks around to see what has happened, the King appears in front of him

“Sora, that day your journey started from here. And on that day, I was here too. It’s time I tell you the truth.”

Sora sees if he can use the keyblade, and then the King opens a door to the new world... to Castle Oblivion.

In Castle Oblivion, the King is no longer with Sora. Instead there is a black coated man. He says “If you want to know the truth you must move forward.” and hands Sora a card. It’s a Destiny Island card. So he uses the card on the door in front of him, and enters a pure white room. And then Selphie appears.

[I read through all the rest, but he just goes through all the worlds again talking to Disney characters and killing Bugs. Extremely boring. I’ll only translate the interesting parts.]

During this time, Sora realizes something. That is, even if you don’t remember someone you’ve met, there is still the “sadness of having forgotten them”. He holds that sadness close to him and continues on. The black coated man tells him that he should forget that pain. If he holds it too close, he will soon fall into darkness. But Sora can’t make that choice. After having gone through everything, he had held his pain and continued on. And the black coated man... Roxas, says “Then I’ll show you real pain!” and attacks. [apparently he’s dual-wielding at this point, woo!] Then Roxas gives Sora the “Card of Truth” and is absorbed. Sora meets up with the King, and they open the next door...

Beyond the door is Namine. She tells him that because his memories destroyed and then restored once, that had created the Bugs. And she tells him that within him there is someone else's memories. That is the true meaning of the words that were written on the journal, “You must return to free them from their torment.”

Roxas, Axel, Namine, Xion... as well as Terra, Aqua and Ven. Though they are gone, they are still connected within Sora’s heart. “I feel as though I’ve met them.” Sora says “You have met two of them. And one you seem to have a special connection with.” Namine says and then, “In the future, the time will come when they will need to be awakened.” The King promises Namine that he will “Tell Sora in the real world.” As Namine fades away Sora tells her, “Thank you.”

During the credits the King sends Sora the letter. It’s the letter that Sora received in KHII.

I wanted to tell you immediately.

There are memories asleep inside you.

Those memory fragments connect to the future.

Sora, Riku, Kairi...

The truth surrounding the Keyblade, passes through numerous connections, they’re inside your hearts.

Sora,

It all leads to you, everyone is waiting for you. The only one who can heal their sadness is you.

Its possible that the travels up until now compared to the next trip may have been easy everything thought to be accidental was really connected the door to a new departure already seems to be opening.

-Mickey
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 29, 2010, 07:30:56 PM
So that's what the letter said...


Pretty interesting, anyway I'm already on Aqua's story as I cleared both Terra's and Ven's (and my god their Final Bosses were hard as hell!) since is my favorite Kingdom Hearts game ever! Can't wait for its stateside release!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Kit on January 29, 2010, 09:15:03 PM
This story.

Oh god Nomura stop.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 30, 2010, 11:15:32 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oArvayjNY0[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 30, 2010, 11:32:50 PM
That explains a lot.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 30, 2010, 11:58:40 PM
Hello, Mr. Nomura. Your friendly neighborhood mutant tengu thing... or tasty mango... or whatever here. See this?

(http://prospect.rsc.org/blogs/cw/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/marijuana-leaf.jpg)

No more of this when you're writing these damn things. Stop it.

Good day.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on January 30, 2010, 11:59:28 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oArvayjNY0[/youtube]

Well, it took them 4 games but they finally fulfilled that damned promise >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on February 02, 2010, 04:51:25 AM
Hello, Mr. Nomura. Your friendly neighborhood mutant tengu thing... or tasty mango... or whatever here. See this?

(http://prospect.rsc.org/blogs/cw/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/marijuana-leaf.jpg)

No more of this when you're writing these damn things. Stop it.

Good day.
They've been smoking that since FFI (oooh, so Garland goes to the past and back to the present to become immortal, and while in the past he is Chaos, making him impossible to kill, yet he is also a knight.) Sephiroth is proof they mess around with their games, and you all eat it up like its Jesus. <.<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on February 02, 2010, 05:46:30 AM
They've been smoking that since FFI (oooh, so Garland goes to the past and back to the present to become immortal, and while in the past he is Chaos, making him impossible to kill, yet he is also a knight.) Sephiroth is proof they mess around with their games, and you all eat it up like its Jesus. <.<

Well at least they admit it in 7 with the "Loco Weed" item. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on February 02, 2010, 04:14:11 PM
what do you mean they were on drugs?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Kit on February 02, 2010, 07:10:20 PM
what do you mean they were on drugs?

By saying they were on drugs, we mean the story and characters are so far tangled and retarded they had to be on drugs.
How can anyone sit through all that crap? Go and read a book or something, your brain cells won't die trying to figure out if they actually give a [parasitic bomb] about Roxas or Sora or that entire game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 02, 2010, 07:47:17 PM
Ken Akamatsu is a much better writer than Nomura.
This is a fact. Don't try to deny it.

I mean, the guy can make a TEN YEAR OLD BOY [tornado fang]ing awesome and manly.

What can Nomura do? Oh, that's right.

DARKNESS!

Can Nomura give his main character an AWESOME father?

No, but he can give him DARKNESS and NO BODY.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on February 02, 2010, 07:56:49 PM
Can Nomura give his main character an AWESOME father?

I have high hopes for this fellow:

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3387/1216399669930.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Kit on February 02, 2010, 09:05:13 PM
I have high hopes for this fellow:

(http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/3387/1216399669930.jpg)

This guy looks serious business.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 02, 2010, 09:52:01 PM
I AM THE BAMF OF THIS GAME! OBEY ME OR DIE!!! HAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on February 02, 2010, 10:07:06 PM
What's with the story complaints? Does it matter? Each to their own. o.o

I play it for the music, the boss battles in the game, Disney characters, and a few other things. ^^

Aqua~ <3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 02, 2010, 10:41:10 PM
I think the story is cool, but meh. The gamepay is where it's at!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on February 03, 2010, 12:41:00 AM
I play kingdom hearts for the plot...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on February 03, 2010, 02:54:54 AM
Kingdom Hearts 1 will always have a special place in gaming for me.

Every other game, not even a fraction as much.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 03, 2010, 02:57:29 AM
Rumor has it that Christopher Lloyd is going to play someone in BBS.

-shrug-
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dr. Wily II on February 03, 2010, 04:26:34 AM
Please be Master Xehanort. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on February 03, 2010, 05:20:09 AM
What?! He can't! We need him to be Judge Doom!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on February 03, 2010, 05:53:24 AM
We had Norio Wakamoto as Xehanort but we need someone awesome to be Xehanort and not Epcar (no offense).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 03, 2010, 05:55:46 AM
The Christopher Lloyd thing was fake, just as I expected.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 04, 2010, 04:48:56 PM
We had Norio Wakamoto as XEMNAS
Fixed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on February 04, 2010, 04:50:32 PM
Terra = Zero (Rockman X Series)
Master Xehanort = Dr. Vile (Rockman Zero Series)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on February 04, 2010, 05:17:03 PM
Lucas Gilbertson as Terra?  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 04, 2010, 08:36:28 PM
WHAT AM I FIGHTING FORRRR!!! *kills a bunch of Heartless*

You get: Z-Saber Keyblade!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on February 05, 2010, 03:22:04 AM
Bring back Zane!!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 05, 2010, 04:03:42 AM
He's gone and not coming back. Get over it, seriously.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on February 05, 2010, 04:39:32 AM
I'm gonna be honest. Proud Mode is easy.

Just skillfully use Slide and do some jump-slashing. Gather up some Potions if you really need them and use Aqua D.Link for Cura. Keep a long distance from enemies or bosses, Lock-On (L+R), then hit them when you see an opening. You can't lose on boss fights this way, unless you end up as bad as the live streamers back in January (dying 20-30 times on the first few bosses). o.o;

If you beat Critical Mode on KH2FM and Proud Mode on 358/2 Days, this one is in the bag. x3

The Deck building in the game is easy to jump into. Next to the abilities, you can see a bar. When it fills up, it will go up a level (sounds familiar? AP should give you a hint). When it's max level, it will have a crown which means it's Mastered. Next to some abilities, you will gain passive abilities, like Libra/Scan that shows Enemy HP. You can collect more of the same abilities, and you can sell those in the Moogle Shop. Raise them to max level and you will get more profit. It's very basic and you get used to it quick. You can equip 3 abilities/spells/items, but you can equip more later. Select them in battle with the D-pad (Up or Down) and use with the Triangle button. D.Link shows up if you press Right on the D-Pad. There's another spot in the Deck building menu where you can equip action skills like Slide, Reflect Guard and so on. Jump takes over one of the slots, so you can't remove it. >v<;

I like how the game gives you the choice to play at 222 or 333 processing power in Config. And change between 16-Bit or 32-Bit Color Mode.

Kingdows Harts XP, anyone? XD </wii>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 05, 2010, 05:04:37 AM
don't forget to add Proud Mode to Re:CoM to that list as well.

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on February 05, 2010, 11:12:00 PM
We had Norio Wakamoto as Xehanort but we need someone awesome to be Xehanort and not Epcar (no offense).

Bring back Zane!!

I liked Epcar as heartless Xehanort. He's got the kind of deep dark voice a real badass would have! But regular old man Xehanort needs someone else...

And, while I do like how Terra and Xehanort are both voiced by Zero and Weil, Lucas would not fit in my mind as a good Terra.
Oh the other hand, for whoever dubs Xehanort, I'm going to be placing his voice over all of Weil's in game lines.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on February 08, 2010, 04:10:44 AM
http://www.rainymood.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDizdSZB2Gw&fmt=18

Play/view them both at the same time.

Yes, related to thread.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 17, 2010, 08:59:57 AM
-- Now we can’t help but think on what the next game in the series is going to be like.

Nomura: First we have to get “Birth by Sleep” to the West (laugh) Everything with that has already bee decided for the most part. We are thinking about added a Critical Mode, and making bosses we thought were a bit weak stronger. And since Megaflare was too strong, we’ll have to adjust that. Some of the event scenes we’re going to change back to the way they were, and we’ll adjust some scenes so that the story is more easily understandable.

-- Since you’ll be changing so much, does that mean we can expect a Final Mix?

Nomura: Well, first we’ll have to see just how much it becomes different from the domestically released version. But we’d really like to be able to release one “Kingdom Hearts” game a year. We don’t want several years to go by without there being anything.

-- In two years it will be the 10th anniversary for the series. Will we have KHIII by then?

Nomura: No no, we’re going to keep that one a secret (laugh). Like I said before, we still have to release “Mystery” game that will connect the series.

-- Can you currently say whether the series will end with the third game, or anything else about it?

Nomura: “Kingdom Hearts” is Sora’s story, but the series that we’re developing now is also the story of one other person. You could say that it is a series where that person is the core.

-- The series you’re developing now!?

Nomura: I can’t say anything more than that (laugh).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on February 17, 2010, 02:34:15 PM
-- In two years it will be the 10th anniversary for the series.

10 years already? Man, time flies.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: HyperSonicEXE on February 17, 2010, 04:37:11 PM
Series they're developing now.

Yeah, Roxas/Ventus.

It'd be nice if it were Mickey or the continuing adventures of Aqua or Kairi. We'd keep seeing the Disney worlds if it were any of them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 17, 2010, 10:03:43 PM
More KH is always a good thing~  I'll look forward to this new 'mystery' game~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on February 17, 2010, 10:13:30 PM
If STM sees this, it will not be the end of it (laughs). As far as I'm concerned, it looks like they are still continuing the card game since BBS was released in the states, so did Series 2, which prominately features KHII characters and worlds. I still have a bunch from the first set, I can scan a few if you want to see them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 18, 2010, 12:36:48 PM
Here's the full interview. Or you could just go here (http://forums.khinsider.com/spoilers/145648-new-interview-rebirth-wings-need-translation-4.html#post4873236).

[spoiler=BBS Spoilers]-- I’ve heard that what started the project was a proposal sent in by the SE Osaka team.

Nomura: Well, there was a time when we were unsure of where we would have Birth by Sleep developed. But then the Osaka team that had helped out with Musashiden II [I believe this is Brave Fencer Musashi in other territories?] said “We would like to work on it!” So we asked them to show us their work on the PSP, and they created a prototype. The prototype was quite good, so we decided to have them work on the game. During the first period of development on Birth by Sleep we had the Crisis Core team work on parts of it. But the Kingdom Hearts series is a Disney series, so they we have that hurdle we have to get passed, and we needed to have constant communication between the Tokyo and Osaka teams. There were a lot of things we needed them to become familiar with. So instead we had them start with working on Re: Chain of Memories.

-- Were there any problems that occurred during development?

Nomura: Not really. There were problems with development during the last leg of development, but that wasn’t only a problem with Birth by Sleep. But it was pretty terrible having to think of names for the Commands. I always think of names in Kingdom Hearts games myself, but since things can change during development I always choose names at the end. But since how many symbols can be used in names changes with each game, sometimes even Commands used in past games have to have their names changed.

-- There were quite a few Commands this time.

Nomura: It was hell (laugh.)

-- Which part of the battles was the part you were most interested in doing?

Nomura: The Deck Commands. Battles change depending on what Commands you are using, so there is an element of trial and error. It also takes into account the players own play-style and interests, so it’s interesting to see in the end how everyone’s Deck is different. Chain of Memories and The World Ends With You had a similar system where you could change around your Commands, and this is like a compilation of that. Because we have this Deck Command system we were also able to use a board game for strengthening your Commands.

-- What kind of Commands did you use?

Nomura: I used the stronger Attack Commands, as well as Detonate type Commands, with one Cure spell. When I played around in Mirage Arena I used Megaflare and Magna type Commands.

-- There are a lot of different gameplay systems at work in the game, but the PSP is able to control them all quite well.

Nomura: The controls in 358/2 Days were a little too complex, so shaved off a little bit here and there. For example, in 358/2 Days you could look up and down while moving, but you can’t in Birth by Sleep. We tried to simplify it.

-- At first Shoot Locks confused me, but I got used to them quickly.

Nomura: Shoot-locks were added pretty much just like they were originally planned, but the way you release the attack took some trial and error. At first we had made it so that the attack released after locking on and releasing the button, but in the end it ended up as it is now. There was quite a lot of things packed into this game, but the Osaka team really did their best for us.

-- It seems that some people requested more complex area maps.

Nomura: Personally, I think that the battles are the funniest part of the Kingdom Hearts series, and that’s what we were thinking about in KHII even more so than in the original game. But some people wanted more areas to explore, so we put more of that kind of thing in, but made sure it wouldn’t interfere with battles.

-- There were quite a few new songs, and it made the battles and events even more exciting.

Nomura: We asked for quite a few songs this time. Not only did we have Shimomura (Yoko) working on the soundtrack, but Ishimoto (Takeharu) and Kawamori (Keiji) helped as well, each giving about five songs. Ishimoto took care of the songs having to do with Vanitas.

-- In Last Episode you use Aqua, but since I had been paying so much attention to Terra and Ven I hadn’t thought she would end up being such an important character.

Nomura:
Then it’s all according to plan (laugh.) You could even say she is the true main character.

-- There were things in the story that answered questions, but there were also things that made it even more confusing...

Nomura: Yes (laugh.)

-- First off, the young man with silver hair that stands on the beach saying “This world is too small.” is a young Master Xehanort, correct?

Nomura: That’s true.

-- Then, when Ven’s heart was fractured, someone completed his heart with their own. Was this Sora’s heart?

Nomura:
Yes. That was when Sora was born into the world.

-- There was a new type of keyblade that appeared this time, changing the “key” in keyblade to “X” (The X of the Greek alphabet, pronounced “key”. It also has the meaning of “ultimate” or “death”.) It’s quite an excellent name.

Nomura:
The name “X-Blade” was Watanabe (Daisuke), the scenario writer’s, idea. How the symbol X ‘crosses’ is symbolic of the crossing of dark and light. The members of Organization XIII get their names by adding an X to the name they had as humans comes from this. Also, the Nobody’s mark looks a lot like Eraqus’ symbol, but you can probably figure out that the reason this is has something to do with Xemnas.

-- Please tell us more about the Unversed mark and their design concept.

Nomura: That mark was an idea thought up by the development staff. It looks like an evil heart doesn’t it (laugh.) The concept was “feelings”. We wanted it to represent “anger” and “joy” among other things.

-- How the Unversed appeared is talked about in the story, but Master Xehanort was controlling Heartless. Were there already Heartless at this time?

Nomura: Heartless will always exist as long as their are hearts in the world. They have exist since long ago. Those who have fallen into darkness can control them.

-- Aqua lays a spell on Kairi’s pendant. Is it to protect her from the forces of darkness?

Nomura: Because of that pendant Kairi was sent to Destiny Island.

-- So Kairi going to Destiny Island wasn’t just an accident.

Nomura: What we wanted to show in the story this time was that “fate is inevitable”. Someday Kairi would go to a place where she would be protected by a hero of light.

AND THE BONDS AND THOUGHTS ARE CONNECTED TO SORA

The mysteries of the Secret Event

-- The way Castle Oblivion came to be, and the whole story about the Room of Awakening have been made clear. So when Sora and his friends visited during 'Chain of Memories', Ven was already sleeping in the Room of Awakening, right?

Nomura: That's right.

-- And some members of Organisation XIII were searching for it.

Nomura: Yeah. But only Aqua can solve the mysteries of that castle.

-- So without Aqua...

Nomura: Nobody will be able to reach Ven.

-- So then, why is Xemnas of Organisation XIII searching for Ven?

Nomura: Well, there's still some time between the ending of 'Birth by Sleep' and 'KHI', so...

-- So you're saying you can't tell us yet (laughs). Braig had a big role in the game, and he was a little ominous...?

Nomura:
In the final scene where Braig appears, his eyes have changed to gold.

-- Did something happen between him and Master Xehanort?

Nomura: I think there was a line where Master Xehanort says that he has "scattered some seeds", and that's also referring to Braig.

-- "Also" referring to Braig!? You're holding something back there... And then there was the scene where Master Xehanort says to Terra, "It seems there is another heart already residing in your own. Well well, Eraqus."

Nomura: We've put in all kinds of foreshadowing (laughs).

-- You can't tell us you're not going to make the story between 'Birth by Sleep' and 'KHI' in some form!

Nomura: I think you can more or less predict what happens in between 'Birth by Sleep' and 'KHI' now. However, this time you could probably imagine what would happen to Terra in the end, but I think when you personally experience it in the game, it can still make you feel something. Even when you know about something, I think there's significance in depicting it, so that may also be made clear at some point.

Ansem the Wise and Aqua

-- At one point in 'KHII', Ansem the Wise escapes from the world of darkness. This time he has once again descended into the world of darkness. At what point in time does this happen?

Nomura: After 'KHII'. When he stopped the Organisation's plans in 'KHII', he was caught up in an explosion and blown into the world of darkness. The line where he says, "I first met him one year ago," is referring to before 'he' went to sleep - that is, it's referring to the time of 'Chain of Memories'. It doesn't mean this is one year after 'KHII'.

-- At that point, it seems like Aqua has been lost for a long time.

Nomura: Yes. From when she comes to the world of darkness to when she meets Ansem the Wise, over 10 years have passed in the outside world. The flow of time is different in the world of darkness and the outside world, so it doesn't feel like 10 years have passed. But there's no mistaking that she's been in the world of darkness for quite a long time.

-- During Aqua's conversation with Ansem the Wise, it's said that some data has been hidden in Sora?

Nomura: The truth is, that expression was an intentional link to 'coded'. I think people who have played the last chapter of 'coded' will know this, but that isn't foreshadowing for 'coded', it's foreshadowing for what will happen afterwards.

-- I see. In "Blank Points", you've used the theme music that played in the opening, 'Hikari', again.

Nomura: In 'Birth by Sleep', Blank Points is where 'Hikari' is used for the second time; this is the game's true ending. The timing of the credits was something I personally fussed over, and with Aqua's line right beforehand, I had Toyoguchi (Megumi) do about 50 takes. I wanted her to say it with a strong feeling of hope.

What's after coded?

-- The last chapter of 'coded' is also deeply interesting. I couldn't believe that character appeared...

Nomura: We went back and forth over that a lot. Originally a different character appeared, but in the end we went with the current form. We also put in the battle with that character at the last minute, so development was very hectic.

-- By the way, is there something like a secret report in 'coded'?

Nomura: There isn't. But when Riku appears in the Destiny Islands room, there's a hidden movie you can watch. You need to destroy the blocks to make Riku appear, so please search for him.

-- The end of 'coded' is linked to the end of 'Birth by Sleep', and makes us think we want to see what Sora's up to soon.

Nomura: If that's how you feel, then I'm grateful. The ending of 'coded' was based on the contents of the the King's letter, as well as that ending, so we made it with that in mind.

-- And so now we're interested in the next game in the series.

Nomura: First we have to do the foreign version of 'Birth by Sleep' (laughs). We've more or less decided on the details. We're thinking of putting in a Critical Mode for battles. Also, we'll make some of the bosses that felt weak stronger. Mega Flare was too powerful, so we plan to adjust that. As for events, the direction of some scenes was changed for various reasons so we'll put them back into the form that was originally planned, we'll adjust the events to make the story a little easier to understand, and add in some extra parts.

-- So there'll be several changes. Does this mean we can expect a 'Final Mix'...?

Nomura: That will depend on how much it differs from the Japanese version. But we do basically want to bring out one game in the 'Kingdom Hearts' series every year; we don't intend you to go for years without a single piece of news.

-- In about two years we'll hit the 10 year anniversary. So how about KH3?

Nomura: No no, that's still a secret (laughs). The title with a connection to the mystery series that I mentioned before will come out first.

-- So will the series be complete with the third part? Are you looking at the whole picture?

Nomura: 'Kingdom Hearts' is Sora's story, but the series we're working on at the moment is the story of one other person. That is to say, it's a series where that person is the focus.

-- The series you're currently working on!?

Nomura: I can't say any more than that (laughs).[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 25, 2010, 02:32:51 AM
3 planned KH games confirmed (http://heartstation.org/?p=2093)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on March 25, 2010, 03:01:39 PM
^ As if Squeenix/Disney was going to let this go to waste, either way we get more games.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on March 25, 2010, 04:23:13 PM
The next three? Yeesh. What happened to "one a game every two years"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 27, 2010, 12:29:20 AM
Meh, no matter. I didn't even know they'd announced KH3. Please tell me it isn't for PS3...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on May 17, 2010, 09:37:03 PM
http://kotaku.com/5540790/kingdom-hearts-birth-by-sleep-dated-detailed-and-psp-bundled/gallery/

Quote
The game will be available on September 7 for the Sony PSP, either as a standalone release for $39.99, or a limited edition PSP bundle for $199.99.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 18, 2010, 09:32:37 AM
Should be awesome.

And now I need to get a PSP by Sep 7th... :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on May 18, 2010, 09:32:46 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKVrA-YcZFM

Completely ignore that the trailer was in the link I posted, why don't you.

I'll most likely get the bundle, I could use a new PSP.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on May 18, 2010, 09:34:06 AM
i wonder if the bundle will even come out over here
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 18, 2010, 09:34:31 AM
He deleted his post. Huh.

Yeah, if I have the cash, I might just get the bundle too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on May 18, 2010, 09:39:55 AM
No point keeping 2 links leading to the same vid.

i'm still shocked about Leonard Nimoy and Mark Hamill~

August 31 - Other M
Sept 7 - Birth by Sleep~

my wallet is gonna get a masochistic wound for those two weeks~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 18, 2010, 09:44:54 AM
Heh... With me saving up for MAGFest in January, I hope that I'll...
A) Have a job
B) Have enough money for that trip
and
C) Have enough for the bundle
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on May 18, 2010, 10:40:46 AM
August 31 - Other M
you could just skip this one

not a big deal
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on May 18, 2010, 11:47:20 AM
You're just saying that so you won't have to read my rambling on how much fun i'm having w/ Other M the week before BBS XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 09, 2010, 10:31:42 PM
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc288/Superdee100/f0om0x.jpg?t=1276115696)

Quote from: KH Insider
With speculations running wild, finally some light is shed on the matter of the mysterious Re:Coded.

Thanks to the Square-Enix Europe's Twitter, we now have confirmation that Re:Coded is aimed at none other than the Nintendo DS gaming platform.

With so much speculation running around, at least this was settled at long last, and with images from the E3 Press Kit to boot!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 09, 2010, 10:34:59 PM
Gonna be for the DS? Jesus Christ, didn't they learn their lesson with the previous title?

Urgh, just for the story, gotta play it just for the story...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 09, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
Maybe it´s going to be good this time?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 09, 2010, 10:47:51 PM
Maybe it´s going to be good this time?
Hope so.

Any hardcore "I look at japanese spoilers" Kingdom Hearts fan knows if the cellphone game was any good to begin with?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 09, 2010, 10:53:24 PM
Maybe it's for those that can't get a cellphone game, period. But I wonder why they put the "Re:" in the title, is it another retell?  8U
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 09, 2010, 10:54:59 PM
Maybe a remake of coded...just like RE: Chain of memories
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 09, 2010, 11:12:34 PM
Maybe a remake of coded...just like RE: Chain of memories

There was also a "RE: II" and a RE: I" if I recall. Again, it would be GREEAT to grab a game that was -supposidly- cellphone only.  Let's see how Nomura can get away with butchering the currently-existing facts this time..
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 09, 2010, 11:17:29 PM
Maybe it's for those that can't get a cellphone game, period. But I wonder why they put the "Re:" in the title, is it another retell?  8U
Yeah, it's a retell. I kinda wonder... didn't this game have the kind of graphics the DS can't normally handle?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 09, 2010, 11:43:15 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c4/Kingdom_Hearts_Coded_Gameplay.jpg/800px-Kingdom_Hearts_Coded_Gameplay.jpg)

Looks like Paper KH to me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 09, 2010, 11:50:09 PM
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c4/Kingdom_Hearts_Coded_Gameplay.jpg/800px-Kingdom_Hearts_Coded_Gameplay.jpg)

Looks like Paper KH to me.
(http://ui08.gamespot.com/423/coded6_2.jpg)

Screenshots seem too damn varied to check.


EDIT: Looking at a trailer, it looks like the game won't be very demanding at all. It doesn't seem very fun, either...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 10, 2010, 04:14:06 AM
Looks cool; glad I'll finally be able to be coded.

And Gaia, you're thinking of Final Mix (for the first KH) and Final Mix+ (for KHII; that included the CoM remake that was finally released as Re: Chain of Memories over here). We still haven't gotten either on the states, and we probably never will. All they really were was remakes of their respective games with a few extra things, such as Keyblades and boss battles.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 10, 2010, 04:48:53 AM
Since Coded aparently kills off two important characters and is pretty much the prologue for KH3, I'd say it's important in the overall storyline. Which explains why it's being released over here instead of just being skipped.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 10, 2010, 07:59:53 AM
Pretty much every cell-only game that has been deemed vital for a game over here has been released. FF4: The After Years, this, I think Before Crisis... I know I saw screenies of that in English...

Okay, every Squeenix cell phone game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 10, 2010, 09:32:39 AM
We're getting Coded ported to the DS eh?

Okay, cool.  I shall buy~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 10, 2010, 09:38:17 AM
I shall "buy"~

I hope you get what I mean. :P

Hey, if I had a working DS maybe I actually would buy it! Who knows, maybe I will by then! :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 10, 2010, 10:06:56 AM
XD I do.

You people and your R4s XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 10, 2010, 10:07:23 AM
I meant No$GBA but meh. :P


In all seriousn-(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/Kobuns/KoolaidKobunTRUEFINAL.png)

ACK!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 10, 2010, 10:08:24 AM
Well, that too XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 10, 2010, 01:28:04 PM
I guess I'll "buy" it too. 8D

I'm interested to know how the gameplay will work.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on June 16, 2010, 08:20:06 AM
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-2010-kingdom-hearts/101630
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 16, 2010, 10:54:50 AM
Master Xehanort has millions of dicks in his mouth while talking confirmed.

No wonder he's pissed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 16, 2010, 12:51:06 PM
Master Xehanort has millions of dicks in his mouth while talking confirmed.

No wonder he's pissed.
You shut up, that's Nimoy. ;_;

...and I still haven't stopped tearing up ever since his "I am, and shall always be... your friend." speech in XI. ;__________;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on June 18, 2010, 06:42:44 AM
Quote from: GoNintendo
- dev started when general details on 3DS were given to Square-Enix
- Nomura had ideas for framework and story, as well as gameplay systems
- Kingdom Hearts 3D is not the final name
- The '3D' portion of the name has something to do with the game's final name, and it doesn't stand for 3rd dimension
- completely original game
- Sora and Riku appear as they do in the first game
- Nomura explains this by saying: "This is because it's not a remake, but a completely original game. This time, Sora and Riku are the two main characters. We're currently in the process of selecting new worlds. 'KH3D' will be a title that enters a new step to follow the three games whose production was announced simultaneously, '358/2 Days, Birth by Sleep, and Coded."
- story will feature unexpected elements, and may challenge the developments of the series thus far
- Re: Coded will have some hints on the 3DS title
- three new gameplay systems being considered
- Birth by Sleep co-director Yasushi Yasue is battle planner on Re: Coded
- developed by "Square Enix/h.a.n.d"
- Nomura: "It's like one game has been added. My purpose in coming to E3 wasn't just for the announcement but for a meeting as well. I'm scheduled to come to next year's E3 too. There are still surprise titles, but first enjoy Re: Coded, whose release date we're set to announce shortly."

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/06/18/nomura_on_kh_3ds/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 02:14:39 PM
- story will feature unexpected elements, and may challenge the developments of the series thus far

NOMURA, YOU DO NOT DO THIS. IT IS NOT SOMETHING YOU DO. YOU DO. NOT. RETCON. GAMES.

NOT WHEN THEY'RE AS BULLSHITLY CONVULTED AS YOU MAKE THEM AND THEIR STORY HAS SUCKED SINCE THE SECOND ONE.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 18, 2010, 03:38:17 PM
NOMURA, YOU DO NOT DO THIS. IT IS NOT SOMETHING YOU DO. YOU DO. NOT. RETCON. GAMES.

NOT WHEN THEY'RE AS BULLSHITLY CONVULTED AS YOU MAKE THEM AND THEIR STORY HAS SUCKED SINCE THE SECOND ONE.

if only opinions didn't exist eh? :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 03:58:13 PM
if only opinions didn't exist eh? :P
Retconning is good? Taking facts you put in your first games and making them completely different in the current ones is good?

And frankly, first game was about something COMPLETELY different from the second one... it's like they took a whole different story and just crammed it in there.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 18, 2010, 09:58:26 PM
Just a question: Did you play Chain of Memories, Flash? That sets up the story for 2 while making it so it isn't like it's just thrown in for no reason by adhering to the ending of 1.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 10:04:24 PM
Just a question: Did you play Chain of Memories, Flash? That sets up the story for 2 while making it so it isn't like it's just thrown in for no reason by adhering to the ending of 1.
Chain of Memories was good. It made it so Axel was a sneaky dude, adhering to his plan every single step of the way so he'd win, no matter what.

...then KH2 turned him into a pansy looking for his love.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 18, 2010, 10:05:46 PM
Okay, just asking. They did kinda gay him up in 2.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 18, 2010, 10:10:02 PM
...and everything that came after. Seriously Marluxia seemed more straight than him
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 10:15:54 PM
Okay, just asking. They did kinda gay him up in 2.
Not just him. Everything.

I mean, what did the organization did that was so evil? Ooooh, they want hearts of their own because they can't feel. SO EVIL. Ooooh, they're manipulating Sora into saving the worlds from heartless, something he'd most probably do anyway. SOOOO EVIL AND DIABOLICAL. Individual members were doing evil manipulative stuff, but it didn't make any sense why they did that.

The whole plot makes no sense. And people just come up to Sora and go "MEN IN BLACK COATS. EVIL. MUST DESTROY." Even Haloween Town's whole quest is simply based on Maleficent "trying to cause mischief once more". At least KH1 had a straight plan, an organization at the core that made sense, was Disney-based, and had actual perceptive goals. And it was a fun game that although a bit dark, it never stopped being an adventure with children going around and having fun through Disney worlds. Then in comes KH2 and starts being grimdark and retconning EVERYTHING.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 18, 2010, 10:24:55 PM
I think Square got the deal with Disney and made a Disney-like storyline. After that, they could keep the characters and go their own way. So they went the way they did; I don't like the story at all. In fact, I'll watch the story so I know what's going on, but generally I'll skip it if I can read what happened in the Journal or something. Part of my knowledge-seeking, I guess.

I mainly play it for the gameplay; it's pretty fun.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 10:27:24 PM
I think Square got the deal with Disney and made a Disney-like storyline. After that, they could keep the characters and go their own way. So they went the way they did; I don't like the story at all. In fact, I'll watch the story so I know what's going on, but generally I'll skip it if I can read what happened in the Journal or something. Part of my knowledge-seeking, I guess.

I mainly play it for the gameplay; it's pretty fun.
The gameplay in the main titles and Birth By Sleep has always been fun. But I'm tired of the bullshit they're pulling with the story, which has it becoming Nomura's own personal fapfest. He's [speed burner]ing all over the characters, making them become more of his own personal stereotypes, and getting everything to be some kind of DBZ-hybrid where nobody dies, souls have like... 4 or 5 different ways to go, and it obeys every single anime cliché.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 18, 2010, 10:32:39 PM
Which is why more and more I'm ignoring the story.

Although Christopher Lee does do the voice of DiZ which is cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 10:35:43 PM
Which is why more and more I'm ignoring the story.

Although Christopher Lee does do the voice of DiZ which is cool.
...and Leonard Nimoy does Master Xehanort's voice. Which is awesome.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 18, 2010, 10:37:44 PM
It is. Quite awesome, actually.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 18, 2010, 10:39:36 PM
Oh yeah, Xehanort..apparently he´s the Villain in all games..altough he´s not
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 10:52:08 PM
Oh yeah, Xehanort..apparently he´s the Villain in all games..altough he´s not
I'm betting that in the end, he turns out to be good or some inunderstandable crap.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 18, 2010, 11:40:04 PM
Retconning is good? Taking facts you put in your first games and making them completely different in the current ones is good?

And frankly, first game was about something COMPLETELY different from the second one... it's like they took a whole different story and just crammed it in there.

that's the thing.  i'm one of those fools that didn't find anything all too off in KH2 and I frankly enjoy the storyline and I don't see all that much 'complexity' to it, it's rather simple to follow and amusingly has some bit of depth, depending on the perspective of the audience.  That and I think rather differently from most people.  That's all i'm just saying.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 18, 2010, 11:49:29 PM
that's the thing.  i'm one of those fools that didn't find anything all too off in KH2 and I frankly enjoy the storyline and I don't see all that much 'complexity' to it, it's rather simple to follow and amusingly has some bit of depth, depending on the perspective of the audience.  That and I think rather differently from most people.  That's all i'm just saying.
I enjoyed the game too. I just don't realise WHY they changed the tone so much.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on June 19, 2010, 03:51:01 AM
Not just him. Everything.

I mean, what did the organization did that was so evil? Ooooh, they want hearts of their own because they can't feel. SO EVIL. Ooooh, they're manipulating Sora into saving the worlds from heartless, something he'd most probably do anyway. SOOOO EVIL AND DIABOLICAL. Individual members were doing evil manipulative stuff, but it didn't make any sense why they did that.

The whole plot makes no sense. And people just come up to Sora and go "MEN IN BLACK COATS. EVIL. MUST DESTROY." Even Haloween Town's whole quest is simply based on Maleficent "trying to cause mischief once more". At least KH1 had a straight plan, an organization at the core that made sense, was Disney-based, and had actual perceptive goals. And it was a fun game that although a bit dark, it never stopped being an adventure with children going around and having fun through Disney worlds. Then in comes KH2 and starts being grimdark and retconning EVERYTHING.

Eh, the Org. XIII does have a goal, or at least Xemnas does, world domination and that stuff. That part is not that complicated.


Also, Re:Coded seems to have a different battle system than Coded, it's supposed to be using something similar to BbS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 04:23:10 AM
Eh, the Org. XIII does have a goal, or at least Xemnas does, world domination and that stuff. That part is not that complicated.


Also, Re:Coded seems to have a different battle system than Coded, it's supposed to be using something similar to BbS.
I don't even remember him stating that. World domination? There are so many damn worlds. What's he gonna do? Turn everyone into heartless? No, he loathes Heartless. Turn everyone into Nobodies? No, he doesn't like being a Nobody. Then WHAT. Is there a point to world domination, anything except "pure villanic requirement because nobody else gives a damn about motivation"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 19, 2010, 04:40:33 AM
I think he's Chaotic Stupid.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 05:41:17 AM
I think he's Chaotic Stupid.
Chaotic Animu Clichéd, more like it. Like Sephiroth before him. Stupid motivation that appeared thanks to stupid logic. Nomura likes to pull off evil emo bishonen who are bimbos, it seems.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 19, 2010, 09:17:09 AM
IF it only was a cliche only in Anime.

But whatever,to each their own.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 02:15:34 PM
IF it only was a cliche only in Anime.

But whatever,to each their own.
Where else is it a cliché? I mean, here you got a simplistic story that doesn't make you think in the least, and instead spoon-feeds you every single twist while pulling more and more supernatural [parasitic bomb] off its own ass about the heart and soul and fighting. And a villain who's a bishonen with white long hair says cryptic things that aren't supposed to mean anything, just make him look cool.

...sounds like anime there, bro. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on June 19, 2010, 03:16:25 PM
Xemnas: "We nobodies want to feel... the same emotions and feelings as you humans do. We need hearts to complete us. We want to feel... whatever it is that you humans are able to express with your emotions and feelings, and without hearts, we feel empty and clueless."
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 03:24:14 PM
Xemnas: "We nobodies want to feel... the same emotions and feelings as you humans do. We need hearts to complete us. We want to feel... whatever it is that you humans are able to express with your emotions and feelings, and without hearts, we feel empty and clueless."
Exactly! Look at how EEEEEVIL that sounds! That's totally the rant of a world-destroying maniac. =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dantonumanoa Ongdolota Amycronicon on June 19, 2010, 03:45:28 PM
Xemnas: "We nobodies want to feel... the same emotions and feelings as you humans do. We need hearts to complete us. We want to feel... whatever it is that you humans are able to express with your emotions and feelings, and without hearts, we feel empty and clueless."
Apparently this has already been stated by Flash numerous times, but this doesn't sound unreasonable in the least, and I always wondered why it was that Sora had to stop him.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on June 19, 2010, 03:56:46 PM
Chain of Memories was good. It made it so Axel was a sneaky dude, adhering to his plan every single step of the way so he'd win, no matter what.

...then KH2 turned him into a pansy looking for his love.
Oh God, did I rage at that.
I loved him in CoM, he was my favorite character there.
Then Kingdom Hearts 2 came... and I no longer liked him so much.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 04:06:13 PM
Apparently this has already been stated by Flash numerous times, but this doesn't sound unreasonable in the least, and I always wondered why it was that Sora had to stop him.
The ultimate reason might be because they don't want him to open Kingdom Hearts. But then... what the hell even is Kingdom Hearts? It's the essence of all hearts, right? Sora predicted it was "LIIIIIGHT" because all humans are "GOOOOD". And then suddenly it was darkness again for some reason. And then... Mickey was inside for some other reason... and...

I DUNNO! The guy keeps pulling more and more stuff out of his ass! The appearance of Mickey and Riku at the last minute make sense in a sacrificial ending kind of way, for a surprise, but they don't make sense when you try to explain the whole thing and make "opening Kingdom Hearts to obtain new hearts for those who have none" an evil thing. Because it's not. KH had Ansem (or Xehanort, whatever) wanting to open up Kingdom Hearts because he wanted the darkness within to conquer all worlds and turn everything into pure darkness. It's kinda stupid, but with the reports and everything, it kinda made sense, in a simplistic sort of way. Until the following games screwed everything up.


Oh God, did I rage at that.
I loved him in CoM, he was my favorite character there.
Then Kingdom Hearts 2 came... and I no longer liked him so much.
Retcons! They can turn Yagami Light into Shinji Ikari!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 19, 2010, 04:07:45 PM
Well, maybe it was bad to open Kingdom Hearts? The XIII tried to open it so that makes them evil?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 04:10:47 PM
Well, maybe it was bad to open Kingdom Hearts? The XIII tried to open it so that makes them evil?
But... WHY is it bad? It's the essence of all hearts, why not explore it? Why not use it to obtain a heart yourself instead of existing as a being who can't feel? What should Nobodies do? Just... go on without feeling? Or try to be alive again? They're trying to regain their humanity. And Sora just walks in and slaughters them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on June 19, 2010, 04:16:42 PM
You see Xemnas is trying to use KH for his generic villain motives, but the other nobodies believe they are doing to get their hearts back....
Also it is not as if they were all friendly. Without hearts and stuff they kinda became evil...
Seriously the concept of Heartless, Nobodies and What´s-their-name-in-BBS confuses me
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 19, 2010, 04:28:12 PM
You see Xemnas is trying to use KH for his generic villain motives, but the other nobodies believe they are doing to get their hearts back....
Also it is not as if they were all friendly. Without hearts and stuff they kinda became evil...
Seriously the concept of Heartless, Nobodies and What´s-their-name-in-BBS confuses me
I've just tried out BBS in a full save with multiplayer co-op matches with friends. Still haven't played it. But as far as people told me, it plays "destiny" alot into the equation. So basically, all of the "Sora's a kid who got caught up in the middle of all this, but his heart was big enough to save the worlds" ends, and it's all replaced with "MIGHTY HERO WHO WILL FULFILL DESTINY".
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 19, 2010, 07:33:33 PM
(Blurry) Re:Coded Trailer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOS-3J-y0mU&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 20, 2010, 12:44:47 AM
Where else is it a cliché? I mean, here you got a simplistic story that doesn't make you think in the least, and instead spoon-feeds you every single twist while pulling more and more supernatural [parasitic bomb] off its own ass about the heart and soul and fighting. And a villain who's a bishonen with white long hair says cryptic things that aren't supposed to mean anything, just make him look cool.

...sounds like anime there, bro. 8D

it can sound like alot of media frankly.  But whatever.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 20, 2010, 01:03:08 AM
it can sound like alot of media frankly.  But whatever.
Because there's TONS of media that have effeminate evil men who have simplistic goals, who speak crypticly and constantly pull power levels bullshit out of their asses and end up being defeated by the power of love and friendship besides anime and japanese games, right? =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 20, 2010, 03:12:16 AM
[tornado fang] the whole damn story, just give me my beat the living [parasitic bomb] out of Disney villains with a giant key while traveling with Donald and Goofy on a quest to beat up a big Disney villain.

First game got it down pat. This Org. XIII nonsense is just clogging everything up.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 20, 2010, 04:22:18 AM
[tornado fang] the whole damn story, just give me my beat the living [parasitic bomb] out of Disney villains with a giant key while traveling with Donald and Goofy on a quest to beat up a big Disney villain.

First game got it down pat. This Org. XIII nonsense is just clogging everything up.
Amen, bro.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 20, 2010, 02:44:00 PM
Because there's TONS of media that have effeminate evil men who have simplistic goals, who speak crypticly and constantly pull power levels bullshit out of their asses and end up being defeated by the power of love and friendship besides anime and japanese games, right? =P

Yup. 
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 20, 2010, 03:33:00 PM
Yup. 
Examples?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 20, 2010, 03:46:40 PM
my low iq makes me not remember much at all frankly.

But that's to be expected.  Anyways, i'm done.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 20, 2010, 04:00:43 PM
O...kay?

Anyone have any ideas in what way the gameplay of Coded changed, from the cellphone to the DS?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on June 20, 2010, 05:12:11 PM
Well, from the screenshots it looks like it now uses the Birth by Sleep battle system. Other than that no idea.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Lilirulu on June 20, 2010, 05:13:32 PM
After reading threw all of this...
I'm totally lost. (manly on why the Org. was bad.) I should get back to playing 356/2 , but the Antlion is hard ;0;

Also, would it be okay to post theories here? If not I'll just bugger off~





Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Dexter Dexter on June 20, 2010, 05:33:58 PM
The battle system in KH1 was WAY better than the one in KH2. (dat ragnarok, sonic blade whatever the hell it was called, I don't give three shits and ars arcanum 8B)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 20, 2010, 09:21:27 PM
I prefer 2's solely for Final Form. It owns everything.

Although Ars Arcanum was cool.

@lili: Go ahead. I don't think anyone will mind.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Lilirulu on June 20, 2010, 11:46:25 PM
Okay, I haven't played KHII in the longest time so I might be wrong on this but. ..

But if Xemnas went into Kingdom Hearts he gets his heart + Get loaded up with power ( Did he do so in-game? I can't remember @-@;) . . .and after he gets them there no telling what he would do. So it seemed more like a precautionary measure, to stop Xemnas from get uber powerful and world domination and stuff. Iunno...

And Sora could look like Venitus (?) becuase vanitus did had some hanky panky with Sora's mom, well that or it's coincidental (or Ven went to sora because he looked like Venitus? ono;Also, Xion is boy. I'm not buying all the strongest memory bullcrap.or Sora is having a gender crisis.jkjk don't hurt me ;0;


I suck at this theory stuff ono;

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 21, 2010, 12:35:42 AM
I think its easier to understand the plot if you just think, "If it gets in my way, it dies."

Takes the annoyance of sympathetic villains out of the picture if they're all just a target that needs to be exterminated.

"But then you don't get the enjoyment out of the plot, STM!"

Only thing enjoyable is watching Nomura pulling things out of his ass and trying to convince people there's a plot going on. He needs to stop trying to mimic Kojima, because at this point, Darkness = Nanomachines.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 21, 2010, 12:56:30 AM
I think its easier to understand the plot if you just think, "If it gets in my way, it dies."

Takes the annoyance of sympathetic villains out of the picture if they're all just a target that needs to be exterminated.

"But then you don't get the enjoyment out of the plot, STM!"

Only thing enjoyable is watching Nomura pulling things out of his ass and trying to convince people there's a plot going on. He needs to stop trying to mimic Kojima, because at this point, Darkness = Nanomachines.
In short, "play every shitty story game as you would play BAD DUDES". I like you, man.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 21, 2010, 04:11:00 AM
That's how I constantly found myself in KH2 and 358 to an extent. They'd go on about some plot or feeling sad, and I'm just like, "...so, where's the part where I get to beat something up with my giant key? No, shut up, I don't care that you're questioning who you are, let me go kill something."

Even Tales of the Abyss had a more interesting story while still allowing me to murder anything in sight. This was just brutally boring, especially since you couldn't skip cutscenes all the way through unless you previously saw them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 21, 2010, 04:13:20 AM
The enemies in BBS are called Unversed.

Also, I'm interested in BBS because it shows the future members of OrgXIII before they went all Nobody and [parasitic bomb].
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 21, 2010, 04:16:35 AM
The enemies in BBS are called Unversed.

I've never seen a single picture of these "Universed". What purpose do these things have (like the Heartless and Nobodies) anyway?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 21, 2010, 04:18:35 AM
It's "Unversed" Gaia, not Universed... no "i"

I could be wrong, but I'm guessing that thing with Master Xehanort could be one of them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 21, 2010, 04:26:02 AM
Unversed, Universed, blah.

But I'd like a picture of a "grunt" so I can get a clear idea, I might have missed 'em in the trailer.. but again, what purpose do they have besides being an enemy? (I know that nobodies have no souls and heartless are clearly obvious being without hearts with a still functional soul, so yeah).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 21, 2010, 05:42:19 AM
Unversed, Universed, blah.

But I'd like a picture of a "grunt" so I can get a clear idea, I might have missed 'em in the trailer.. but again, what purpose do they have besides being an enemy? (I know that nobodies have no souls and heartless are clearly obvious being without hearts with a still functional soul, so yeah).
(http://www.kingdomhearts3.org/picture.php?albumid=146&pictureid=5347)

DAT GOOGLE. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on June 23, 2010, 09:30:29 AM
KH Re:Coded

- Re:Coded is being developed to allow more fans to experience the game
- the DS was selected as most people have the hardware, and due to lack of analog
- The story will be the same as Coded, but aside from event scenes, the game will see many major changes
- targeting more casual gamers
- adjustable difficulty
- design concept: Coded+358Days+BbS
- battle planning being supervised by Birth by Sleep co-director
- same team will be handling the map design
- level-up system is an expansion of the one found in 358/2 Days
- multiplayer elements feature avatars from BbS, and Lightning from FFXIII
- secret movie included
- Currently 80% complete

KH 3DS

- brand-new game
- next stage of the franchise after Coded/358/BbS.
- Sora and Riku will be the playable characters in the game
- the pair will be visiting new worlds
- multiple hints in Re:Coded relating to 3DS
- expect more info at next year's E3

Source (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=399185)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 23, 2010, 09:37:55 AM
Nice! Thanks for the info! ^_^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 23, 2010, 09:52:14 AM
and due to lack of analog
...wut?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 23, 2010, 09:55:30 AM
- the pair will be visiting new worlds

I look forward to that :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 23, 2010, 09:56:44 AM
Flash: Coded was a cell phone game originally, thus no analog joystick. The DS has no analog joystick (the 3DS may, but Re: Coded isn't for that). That's probably all they meant. Makes the transfer simple; no need to incorporate joystick controls.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 23, 2010, 10:07:06 AM
For most people who didn't import,

[spoiler]this will be the first time they fight Dual Wielding Roxas, who will likely follow a similar pattern to his Final Mix+ form. They've been quietly sneaking in some KHII FM stuff in some of these titles, like the Multiplayer menu music in 358/2 Days is just Cavern of Remembrance's normal music.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 23, 2010, 12:45:55 PM
Flash: Coded was a cell phone game originally, thus no analog joystick. The DS has no analog joystick (the 3DS may, but Re: Coded isn't for that). That's probably all they meant. Makes the transfer simple; no need to incorporate joystick controls.
I know that. But it's already been stated that the gameplay has changed. Plus the videos make it seem quite different, and with some 3D movement. How would an analog stick not be good in those cases?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 23, 2010, 02:16:52 PM
358/2 Days has 3D movement and there hasn't been a problem at all w/ a D-pad (or to me, there hasn't been any problems.)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on June 23, 2010, 02:32:44 PM
It did hurt my thumb a bit
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 23, 2010, 02:36:06 PM
Only thing that hurt me while playing that game was the over-abundance of ice cream scenes.

I used to troll that they probably could have squeezed in the Pinocchio stage if they cut all of those out. After beating the game, I'd probably have been dead right.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 23, 2010, 03:25:19 PM
It did hurt my thumb a bit
And it's frustrating to handle any 3D game with a d-pad nowadays. You just can't turn and move as well as you would with an analog.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on June 23, 2010, 07:27:49 PM
More details from the Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura...

- "We had originally planned to make Coded playable on a wider variety of mobile phones. However, we wound up supporting far fewer than we first envisioned, and in the end it was released on nothing at all in North America. As a result, we decided to release Re:coded on the most popular hardware out there so more people can play it. It also helped that the game was designed for non-analog controls from the start."

- "We originally planned for a straight port from the mobile-phone version, but due to differences in resolution and so forth, everything except for the movie scenes had to be rebuilt. After thinking over the capabilities of the platform, we decided to redo the game sections in 3D and keep the text-based events in 2D. In 358/2 Days we built realtime events with low-poly character models, but they didn't have as much impact as we thought considering the amount of work that went into them. We really wanted to show off the characters here, so the event scenes work as they did in The World Ends With You. There's a wide variety of expressions and poses to each character, so even though it's 2D, the visuals still have a real depth to them."

- "The concept of the battle system was to take Coded, add 358/2 Days and Birth by Sleep, and incorporate all of the parts that made each of those games special. Mixing all three together resulted in something completely new, so I think even people who played Coded already can enjoy this."

- "One of the concepts of this project was to aim for something casual users could enjoy. We concentrated on core users in 358/2 Days, and we received feedback that the game's controls were hard to use. With this game, we retained the simplified controls from the mobile-phone Coded -- there's an auto-jump feature, and you'll automatically move toward enemies even if you're a little too far out of range to attack. I think that makes the game more exciting to play than 358/2 Days. Tai Yasue, co-director on Birth by Sleep, is balancing the battle system in this game, and the same team's reworking the maps as well."

- "Instead of multiplayer, we're concentrating on local-based online content. Coded allowed you to use avatars from [the mobile-phone only] Kingdom Hearts Online, but these avatars will also appear in Re:coded as part of the online interface. Most of the avatars we've released so far will be in there, so you can use Birth By Sleep's heroes or Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII if you like."

- "It's over 80% complete. We made people wait a while between announcing Birth by Sleep and releasing it, but that won't happen this time -- we'll announce a release date soon."

- "(Kingdom Hearts 3DS)It's not a remake, but a wholly new project. Sora and Riku are the two heroes this time, and we're selecting new worlds for the game now. 3D is going to be the next step forward for the series after 358/2 Days, BbS and Coded."

- "I can't say yet (what the story will be like) but it'll be something that player won't expect, something that tears down story developments that have been going along with expectations up to now. There are a lot of hints put into Re:coded along those lines, so if you're interested, I hope you can give it a try. We'll release it as quickly as we can -- I can't say anything more at this point."

"Their (Sora, Jiminy) hurting will be mended / when you return to end it" (in Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded)

- "Over the past half year, we haven't been particularly forthcoming with information, but for these two titles (Re:Coded and The Third Birthday), starting this month, we'll be constantly sharing detailed information until release."

- "There are other games that have yet to be announced, and at this Fall's Tokyo Game Show there will also be new announcements, so please look forward to it."

- King Mickey digitizes Jiminy's report on the situation, but Sora can't get it due to some weird corruption going on in the Disney world
- strange blocks have popped up all over the place, and King Mickey has tasked Sora with figuring out what's going on
- the Heartless are slowing taking over Disney castle
- dialog has been changed around somewhat since the cell phone release
- will feature auto-jump option for those that want it
- some side-scrolling stages

The following information is from composer Yoko Shimomura...

- three songs for Re:Coded
- says Normura's orders for the game aren't too tough
- Shimomura created 2 songs for the original Re:Coded release
- Famitsu listened to the song for "Data World", which has a chiptune vibe that still pays tribute to the Kingdom Hearts style
- contains a large number of songs from the Kingdom Hearts series


Source (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=127895)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 23, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
- "I can't say yet (what the story will be like) but it'll be something that player won't expect, something that tears down story developments that have been going along with expectations up to now. There are a lot of hints put into Re:coded along those lines, so if you're interested, I hope you can give it a try. We'll release it as quickly as we can -- I can't say anything more at this point."
It's official. Nomura is the new Joe Quesada.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 23, 2010, 08:59:45 PM
Watch it be that Xehanort retakes over Riku.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 24, 2010, 09:46:02 PM
Such a shame as KH and the interquel CoM strarted off so well but now it is just more and more confusing with each game. I admit it took me awhile to realize that he is just making things up as he goes along.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on June 24, 2010, 09:47:55 PM
I admit it took me awhile to realize that he is just making things up as he goes along.

I'm pretty sure most people do that, and it's not necessarily a bad thing ^^;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 24, 2010, 09:54:28 PM
I'm pretty sure most people do that, and it's not necessarily a bad thing ^^;
It's a bad thing when you have no idea of what you wrote two games ago and make up [parasitic bomb] to explain what would go better unexplained.

Also, retcons BAD.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on June 24, 2010, 09:56:59 PM
Yeah, I agree it's bad if they forget parts of the story so far x3  Retcons don't really bother me though
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on June 24, 2010, 10:04:36 PM
(http://www.kingdomhearts3.org/picture.php?albumid=146&pictureid=5347)

DAT GOOGLE. 8D

GEE THANKS. XD
I'm betting that these are the "soulless" version of the heartless 'tho. :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 24, 2010, 10:26:55 PM
In before Org 13 reforms as all unversed or heartless or whatever.

It's almost damn obvious everyone's going to be alive by the end, even the Org XIII people in their original forms.

Hell, the only person who may remain dead is probably Old Man Spock-with-a-million-dicks-in-his-mouth.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 24, 2010, 10:27:45 PM
The Unversed, if memory serves, are precursors to the Nobodies and Heartless. As such, I'm not sure what they'll be like.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 24, 2010, 10:33:59 PM
Hell, the only person who may remain dead is probably Old Man Spock-with-a-million-dicks-in-his-mouth.
Dude, he's the boss in all games, of course he comes back.

And yeah. Death in KH means as much as death in DBZ.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on June 24, 2010, 11:56:18 PM
Dude, he's the boss in all games, of course he comes back.

And yeah. Death in KH means as much as death in DBZ.
I mean in the ending. It's almost a no-brainer he's going to be back while possessing Riku or something. Nomura is practically building up to that.

Or [tornado fang], an attempted swerve with some random crap involving Vanitas, causing him to possess Sora.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 25, 2010, 12:24:46 AM
It's almost damn obvious everyone's going to be alive by the end, even the Org XIII people in their original forms.

Nomura said it himself that no one actually "dies" in the KH universe.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on June 25, 2010, 12:25:28 AM
I mean in the ending. It's almost a no-brainer he's going to be back while possessing Riku or something. Nomura is practically building up to that.

Or [tornado fang], an attempted swerve with some random crap involving Vanitas, causing him to possess Sora.
Haven't played it yet so I wouldn't know. Though I'm pretty much the only person in the world who thinks his voice is the damn best in the whole game. But I'm a Nimoy fanboy, so I'm biased.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on July 01, 2010, 09:04:01 AM
Kingdom Hearts Re: Coded official Japanese site (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/recoded/index.html)

Quote from: GoNintendo
- speedy battles and simple controls
- Final Fantasy characters included
- characters section features Sora, King Mickey, Jiminy Cricket, Donald Duck, Goofy and Chip & Dale, with more coming
- takes place after Kingdom Hearts II
- Jiminy Cricket finds a message in his journal that he doesn't remember writing
- Mickey has Jiminy's journal converted into data form for analysis, but the data ends up being corrupted
- Mickey finds the data version of Sora to help fix this corruption
- Play as a digital version of Sora
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on July 02, 2010, 11:55:12 AM
You guys should expect these things from Nomura by now
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 02, 2010, 11:59:10 AM
You guys should expect these things from Nomura by now
Yes, but he slooooooowly but surely ends up tearing apart whatever great game he made, while leaving that tiny bit of potencial which will never be realised.

He's gonna do it with "The World Ends With You 2: It Was All A Joke Neku Will Be Angsty Forever"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 09, 2010, 11:14:54 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9CaF8j0JUI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 10, 2010, 03:10:54 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9CaF8j0JUI&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Hm, that actually looks really good. It's giving me KH1 vibes, and that's always a good thing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on July 10, 2010, 05:58:40 PM
The combat actually looks good, which makes me pretty upset they decided to do YET ANOTHER rehash game with it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on July 13, 2010, 11:26:25 PM
The Worlds Of Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep (English) (http://www.viddler.com/explore/kotaku/videos/4/0.917)

For those that haven't played the Japanese one. ^^;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sapphire Knight on July 13, 2010, 11:36:42 PM
Holy moly! STITCH LEVEL!!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on July 14, 2010, 04:53:04 PM
Holy moly! STITCH LEVEL!!
[insertimageofslowpokehere]

I just wanted to drop by to say, that by now, KH is the KING OF REHASHAN. Because they are even rehashing the rehashed games. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 14, 2010, 05:12:48 PM
[insertimageofslowpokehere]

I just wanted to drop by to say, that by now, KH is the KING OF REHASHAN. Because they are even rehashing the rehashed games. 8D
And they keep finding new ways to bring back retarded Organization characters back, not to expand their personalities, but for them to be useless all over again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sapphire Knight on July 14, 2010, 10:30:18 PM
[insertimageofslowpokehere]
-.- .... I just got to this thread, bite me...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on July 14, 2010, 10:33:58 PM
And they keep finding new ways to bring back retarded Organization characters back, not to expand their personalities, but for them to be useless all over again.

Producer: Well, that's the end of the Organization for good now.
Executive: But what about the fans!?
Producer: Well.. Uhhh.. I'll see about it.

Pretty summarizes what happens when a major disney/square character is killed off, and the fans want to see them again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 15, 2010, 12:14:34 AM
*enjoyed KH2 more than KH1*

*doesn't care what you have to say*

*goes off to play KH2 again*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on July 15, 2010, 12:27:33 AM
*having fun playing both the Final Mixes~* C:
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 15, 2010, 01:01:54 AM
*having fun playing both the Final Mixes~* C:

*is jealous as all hell*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on July 15, 2010, 01:46:34 AM
*is jealous as all hell*

Aw, is alright~ You can look in the first post to see any clip from Final Mix that you like. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 15, 2010, 02:23:56 AM
Producer: Well, that's the end of the Organization for good now.
Executive: But what about the fans!?
Producer: Well.. Uhhh.. I'll see about it.

Pretty summarizes what happens when a major disney/square character is killed off, and the fans want to see them again.
Nobody likes them. Just Nomura and the Roxas/Axel shippers.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 15, 2010, 03:08:57 AM
Nobody likes them. Just Nomura and the Roxas/Axel shippers.

I like them and I'm not big on either character.

So you lost. Yay.

Also, Orgy d00ds are cooler to fight than lol disney bosses. But hey, I don't really like Disney all that much. It was the original main turn off to the series for me.

Oh [parasitic bomb], I said I wasn't going to comment on this jerkfest. *walks away*

Aw, is alright~ You can look in the first post to see any clip from Final Mix that you like. >U<

Thanks Becky ;_;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 16, 2010, 01:51:14 PM
I like them and I'm not big on either character.

So you lost. Yay.

Also, Orgy d00ds are cooler to fight than lol disney bosses. But hey, I don't really like Disney all that much. It was the original main turn off to the series for me.
Sooo... you like a bunch of emos in black cloaks which really have no reason to be evil in the first place and who pretty much DESTROYED the series' story...

...and you dislike Disney, which is... half of what KH2 is in the first place?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on July 16, 2010, 04:35:51 PM
Let's replace the Organization with stick figures (all 13 of them) but they still keep the exact same attack patterns and moves (including the Final Mix exclusive bosses).

Would it make any difference?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on July 16, 2010, 05:01:09 PM
No it would not.  :\ But still it would be interesting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on July 16, 2010, 05:46:55 PM
Let's replace the Organization with stick figures (all 13 of them) but they still keep the exact same attack patterns and moves (including the Final Mix exclusive bosses).

Would it make any difference?
FUND IT!

Also, the only member of Organization that I liked was Vexen (since Axel turned out to be a [Top Spin]). Shame Axel gave him a gruesome death.
Oh, and Larxene. Tough, supposedly, she was a guy in her previous life. : /
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 17, 2010, 03:12:18 AM
Let's replace the Organization with stick figures (all 13 of them) but they still keep the exact same attack patterns and moves (including the Final Mix exclusive bosses).

Would it make any difference?
I say they should either KILL OFF the Organization for good, or retcon all games since KH1 (they can do that. Add in time travel or erasure of events or some [parasitic bomb]) and make the Organization crafty and behind-the-scenes manipulative. Seriously, I was awaiting some epic Legacy of Kain [parasitic bomb], and in the end, all they were were some dudes who came in at certain times, got in my way for no reason whatsoever than to... get in my way, and as a conclusion, their wish was to get hearts of their own by doing something I've been doing all along. SERIOUSLY, WHAT THE HELL. And retconning it so it wasn't Ansem in the first game, or even making the first game useless or something? [tornado fang] you, Nomura. The first game was the best. Making it irrelevant, then making Sora also irrelevant in the overall story, along with the addition of so much homosexuality to the plot, is stupid to a degree I cannot believe. There's only so much "oh I wanted you to do that!" you can do and show no reason to do it before you're considered an ass-puller.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 17, 2010, 04:46:53 AM
About the only thing I agree with is the disdain for the large influx of hoggays.

KH1 was the least interesting of the three I played so far, albeit a great game in it's own right.

Sooo... you like a bunch of emos in black cloaks which really have no reason to be evil in the first place and who pretty much DESTROYED the series' story...

...and you dislike Disney, which is... half of what KH2 is in the first place?

Yep. I don't care for the disney stuff to be honest. I enjoyed fighting the Orgy guys more than ANY of the Disney guys. So honestly, the first parts of the game are less interesting. It doesn't get really interesting till the latter half and especially the end of the game. Just how I feel, BRO.

So, I'll continue to support the "slaughter" of what you like about the series. 8D

Also, can't wait to play BBS. Hurry up American slaves. Translate that [parasitic bomb].
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 17, 2010, 01:55:11 PM
About the only thing I agree with is the disdain for the large influx of hoggays.

KH1 was the least interesting of the three I played so far, albeit a great game in it's own right.

Yep. I don't care for the disney stuff to be honest. I enjoyed fighting the Orgy guys more than ANY of the Disney guys. So honestly, the first parts of the game are less interesting. It doesn't get really interesting till the latter half and especially the end of the game. Just how I feel, BRO.

So, I'll continue to support the "slaughter" of what you like about the series. 8D

Also, can't wait to play BBS. Hurry up American slaves. Translate that [parasitic bomb].
Well, people with bad taste have to exist. Takes all kinds to make the world what it is. What I'll say in Nomura's defense, the gameplay has evolved quite a bit from iteration to iteration. If we forget the monstrosity which was the DS title.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 17, 2010, 02:13:12 PM
Well, people with bad taste have to exist. Takes all kinds to make the world what it is. What I'll say in Nomura's defense, the gameplay has evolved quite a bit from iteration to iteration. If we forget the monstrosity which was the DS title.

Just as well, people who don't realize that opinions are opinions and not really fact; good and bad are subjective as opposed to facts, exists.

Haha. Opinions.

G'night.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 17, 2010, 08:29:54 PM
Just as well, people who don't realize that opinions are opinions and not really fact; good and bad are subjective as opposed to facts, exists.
Haha. Opinions.
G'night.
Opinions? It's just plain [tornado fang]ing stupid narrative turns in a story that used to be about a kid going on a big adventure, then went fuckup, and now it's pandering to emo yaoi lovers. I've crossed and recrossed the validity of the Organization as villains over and over, as well as what they've done that doesn't justify them being villains AT ALL. Their speeches make as much sense as saying "darkness darkness darkness" indefinetly, which was find in KH1 as the ranting of a single madman, but it's just plain stupid as a bunch of emo dweebs who wouldn't know evil if it slapped them in the face.

Heck, I'd make the same speech I've been doing in this topic for a long time. And I've got no time to remake it all over again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on July 17, 2010, 09:50:07 PM
The Organization characters themselves aren't interesting by any means. However, fighting them is a lot more fun than the Disney villains. Square put a little more effort in making their fights more fast-paced and varied, be it Larxene's rapid movement and constant spamming of Thundaga, Marluxia's Doom Counter, Xigbar's laser shots and sniper rifle (headshot should have been instant kill) or even Luxord's gambling-based moves.

This is even more obvious in Final Mix's refights of all of them where they're injected with steroids and come at you with all their ferocity... and even more so when done in Critical Mode, like Vixy demonstrates.

Forenote: most of their names I had to look up because I only remember them by their attack styles.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 17, 2010, 10:15:34 PM
The Organization characters themselves aren't interesting by any means. However, fighting them is a lot more fun than the Disney villains. Square put a little more effort in making their fights more fast-paced and varied, be it Larxene's rapid movement and constant spamming of Thundaga, Marluxia's Doom Counter, Xigbar's laser shots and sniper rifle (headshot should have been instant kill) or even Luxord's gambling-based moves.

This is even more obvious in Final Mix's refights of all of them where they're injected with steroids and come at you with all their ferocity... and even more so when done in Critical Mode, like Vixy demonstrates.

Forenote: most of their names I had to look up because I only remember them by their attack styles.
Gameplay-wise, sure. But they don't many any sense in any other way.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on July 17, 2010, 10:46:04 PM
That's what I was saying. Gameplay-wise. I like a good challenge in my boss fights. ^^;;

And nowadays, I only play on the hardest difficulty on every game, because that's more fun.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 17, 2010, 11:00:40 PM
That's what I was saying. Gameplay-wise. I like a good challenge in my boss fights. ^^;;

And nowadays, I only play on the hardest difficulty on every game, because that's more fun.
Difficulties are a tough thing to measure in terms of actual fun. This is my usual scale:

Stealth games: Hard mode all the way. It's always cooler when you play in actual stealth instead of having dumb enemies. But having super-hearing is also lame, so as long as it's got a decent difficulty.
Hack and Slashers: Hard mode, [tornado fang] yeah. Contrary to popular belief, the computer never "cheats". The reaction time changes. But I do hate it when all the enemies have is a bigger health bar, while I've got a smaller one (like in God of War games).
FPS games: Hell yeah, Hard mode. Enemies that make use of the environment and move like motherfuckers. But no ten headshots to kill bullshit, please.
RPG: As long as it's strategy-based, yes, hard mode all the way. But more often than not, Hard Mode means "GRIND SUM MOAR HUNDRED TIMEZES". So that's bullshit.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 18, 2010, 03:09:59 AM
Opinions? It's just plain [tornado fang]ing stupid narrative turns in a story that used to be about a kid going on a big adventure, then went fuckup, and now it's pandering to emo yaoi lovers. I've crossed and recrossed the validity of the Organization as villains over and over, as well as what they've done that doesn't justify them being villains AT ALL. Their speeches make as much sense as saying "darkness darkness darkness" indefinetly, which was find in KH1 as the ranting of a single madman, but it's just plain stupid as a bunch of emo dweebs who wouldn't know evil if it slapped them in the face.

Heck, I'd make the same speech I've been doing in this topic for a long time. And I've got no time to remake it all over again.

Dude, you need to get over yourself. No matter HOW you twist it, an opinion is a goddamn opinion. One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Like all your bloody FPSes, your wacky DC comics and all the other stuff... that's your stuff. To me, it's convoluted and uninteresting.

OPINIONS.

MOTHER [tornado fang]ing OPINIONS! YOU SEE, WHAT I SAID ABOVE WAS AN OPINION. If I need to "clarify" it in a better way, I will. I think Thanatos got the picture.

Anyways, enjoy your OPINION DEBATE.

[tornado fang].
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 18, 2010, 03:16:12 AM
Dude, you need to get over yourself. No matter HOW you twist it, an opinion is a goddamn opinion. One man's garbage is another man's treasure. Like all your bloody FPSes, your wacky DC comics and all the other stuff... that's your stuff. To me, it's convoluted and uninteresting.

OPINIONS.

MOTHER [tornado fang]ing OPINIONS! YOU SEE, WHAT I SAID ABOVE WAS AN OPINION. If I need to "clarify" it in a better way, I will. I think Thanatos got the picture.

Anyways, enjoy your OPINION DEBATE.

[tornado fang].
He mad. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 18, 2010, 04:29:43 AM
He mad. 8D

Not yet. Getting there though.

It'll be unmistakable when I'm mad, trust me. >_>...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 18, 2010, 12:09:07 PM
Not yet. Getting there though.

It'll be unmistakable when I'm mad, trust me. >_>...
You already started with personal attacks, so I get that you mad.  :V

Look at it this way. It's my OPINION that this is a fact. And leave it that way. If you're crazy enough to think narrative quality is based on opinion, who the hell am I to tell you otherwise?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on July 18, 2010, 09:06:58 PM
(http://pbskids.org/arthur/games/factsopinions/images/fo_splash.gif)

Just saying...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 18, 2010, 10:43:17 PM
You already started with personal attacks, so I get that you mad.  :V

Look at it this way. It's my OPINION that this is a fact. And leave it that way. If you're crazy enough to think narrative quality is based on opinion, who the hell am I to tell you otherwise?

You wouldn't be posting if I was legitimately mad. >_> Irritated sure, mad? No.

Also. EVERYTHING is subjective. You wanna know what a fact is? If I put a bullet in your skull and blew your brains out the back of your head... you'd die. THAT is a fact. If you get shredded into tiny pieces in a meat grinder... you won't live. THAT is a fact.

If I write a love story tomorrow, it will turn out to be a great piece of work. That is a opinionated calculation based on subjective thinking of a situation.

Radda Radda Radda. Etc.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 18, 2010, 10:46:26 PM
You wouldn't be posting if I was legitimately mad. >_> Irritated sure, mad? No.

Also. EVERYTHING is subjective. You wanna know what a fact is? If I put a bullet in your skull and blew your brains out the back of your head... you'd die. THAT is a fact. If you get shredded into tiny pieces in a meat grinder... you won't live. THAT is a fact.

If I write a love story tomorrow, it will turn out to be a great piece of work. That is a opinionated calculation based on subjective thinking of a situation.

Radda Radda Radda. Etc.
Getting kinda violent there. Also, that's not a fact. Because we'd still need to discuss what life and death means. Because EVERYTHING IS SUBJECTIVE! Yaaaaay!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on July 18, 2010, 10:53:42 PM
Getting kinda violent there. Also, that's not a fact. Because we'd still need to discuss what life and death means. Because EVERYTHING IS SUBJECTIVE! Yaaaaay!

...

*twitch*

CONTRADICTION IS THE BEST POWER EVER. ENJOY YOURSELF SUPERHERO. *shoots self*

Also, that's not violent for me. That's friendly endearment. And that's a "fact" hurf durf.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on July 18, 2010, 11:04:57 PM
...

*twitch*

CONTRADICTION IS THE BEST POWER EVER. ENJOY YOURSELF SUPERHERO. *shoots self*

Also, that's not violent for me. That's friendly endearment. And that's a "fact" hurf durf.
It's sarcasm, dude. =P Meant as a joke.

Aaaaaaaaaanyway, back on topic. Theories for a possible KH3? If what Nomura said is right, he's pretty much bringing back EVERYONE that ever mattered. Meaning, Sora's gonna have a team of his own to lead against something. I just hope they manage to make everything more coherent than the retconned mess we got now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 21, 2010, 12:19:40 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0v4hHPme00&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Jazz Shaking on August 19, 2010, 03:54:52 AM
Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep GamesCom 2010 Trailer

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksYat9-EBvc[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 19, 2010, 07:03:27 PM
The voices (mainly Terra and Aqua), sound a bit better than last time IMO. MX still sounds horrendous.

Oh, and Master Eraqus sounds awesome. But i'm not too sure about DiZ's "new" voice.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on August 22, 2010, 03:38:10 PM
Why does DiZ have new voice?
Why do Aqua's and Terra's VA suck so much?
WHY DOES MICKEY HAS THE BEST VOICE OUT OF ALL OF THEM?!
Goddamn.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on August 22, 2010, 06:51:53 PM
If that Xenmas-alike turns out to be a Heartless or Unversed version of him...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on August 23, 2010, 12:41:45 AM
Why does DiZ have new voice?
Why do Aqua's and Terra's VA suck so much?
WHY DOES MICKEY HAS THE BEST VOICE OUT OF ALL OF THEM?!
Goddamn.

*tosses a tampton*

I do agree on DiZ/AtW, i'm sad at the lack of Christopher Lee, but I can accept it.  The new voice more or less follows the same timbre as the JP VA.  So, i'll grow w/ it over time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 23, 2010, 12:56:29 AM
Still trying to wrap my mind around who that Organization XIII cloak guy is in that trailer. Either it's some form of Terranort or a new character all together? Eh, perhaps it'll be revealed in KH3D.

lol at trying to make sense of the KH storyline. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 23, 2010, 01:19:45 AM
You do know that this takes place 10 years before the original game, right? Therefore, Xehanort in his incarnation from KH2 doesn't even exist yet.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on August 23, 2010, 01:23:46 AM
I'm gonna go ahead and orgasm at Nimoy's voice, even though it doesn't really fit the character 100%, because he's always [tornado fang]ing awesome to hear.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 23, 2010, 01:34:54 AM
You do know that this takes place 10 years before the original game, right? Therefore, Xehanort in his incarnation from KH2 doesn't even exist yet.

It's a secret boss, not a storyline boss. They're optional and don't contribute anything to the actual game storywise.

It could be a hint at a later game, like Lingering Sentiment.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 23, 2010, 02:21:41 AM
Now that I've actually watched the trailer I have to say one thing...
 
DAMNIT! THIS LOOKS SO AWESOME!!!

I need a PSP for this! And I need a job to get the PSP! (unless I can use my friend's, then I only need the game).

Still, I'm guessing that the robed character is just someone in a robe, and the Organization decided to use their style.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on August 23, 2010, 03:23:15 AM
You do know that this takes place 10 years before the original game, right? Therefore, Xehanort in his incarnation from KH2 doesn't even exist yet.

The plot's already a massive train wreck. Let's just go ahead and add time travel for the hell of it! -Nomura.

Just add dinosaurs in already. We've got pirates, samurai/ninjas, and robots.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on August 23, 2010, 03:41:29 AM
Just add dinosaurs in already.

Isn't it just convenient that they have an incredibly appropiate franchise for that already? 8D

Btw, did they ever find a way around the whole "never gonna play this with CFW ever even if you have the original UMD" thing? I really want to play this AND keep my CFW =/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on August 23, 2010, 04:24:38 AM
Nope, which sucks because I've four games on standby ready for playing.

Honestly, outside of emulators, I see no reason to keep PSP homebrew these days.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on August 23, 2010, 02:11:24 PM
It has been playable on 5.50 GEN for some months with a bit of file decrypting. Not sure about the USA version.
Decrypt EBOOT.BIN and the BBS1,2,3 DATs, add some specific plugins and you're all set. ^^;

ISO works on an earlier CFW, but of course, not the UMD itself (which I tried). UMD runs on 6.20. x3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on August 23, 2010, 08:53:01 PM
I've played the japanese ISO already with the patch. I'm waiting for the english version, however. If Nomura's gonna ruin the franchise for me, at least I want him to do it right.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 02, 2010, 12:53:35 PM
I thought he already ruined the franchise for you.

Anyway, I pre-ordered the game, I get it next week.

I..can wait, actually. I really don't care all that much.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 02, 2010, 02:25:55 PM
He did, but that doesn't mean I don't want to know what happens.

...and the gameplay's still pretty cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 03, 2010, 10:09:48 AM
So I saw a major spoiler, and it made me want this even more.

[spoiler=What I saw without specifics]
The face beneath Vanitas' mask[/spoiler]

Yeah, it was a shock. But now I really want Birth by Sleep. :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 03, 2010, 10:11:07 AM
That spoiler isn't all that exciting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 03, 2010, 10:12:22 AM
Well I'm not going to SHOW YOU...

unless you want me to in spoilers.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 03, 2010, 10:14:29 AM
Seeing as I already beat the game back in January... I kinda already know.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 03, 2010, 10:16:07 AM
Well then, I thought it was cool. That's all I care about. :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on September 03, 2010, 05:35:16 PM
That spoiler isn't all that exciting.

Seriously.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 03, 2010, 09:28:34 PM
>any present story in any KH game
>exciting
>oh lawl 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 03, 2010, 10:47:51 PM
>any present story in any KH game
>exciting
>oh lawl 8D

This and what I said about people being in a Legends forum.

Anyway, dickitude aside, I thought the spoiler was pretty brain breaking myself. I'm still excited about the story and it's presentation in BBS, so no worries Mirby. Not everyone is gonna [acid burst] all over your parade.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 03, 2010, 10:54:08 PM
US version's been leaked, if anyone cares.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 04, 2010, 06:29:43 AM
Um, I DO care~ <3 ; . ;

Since I already finished everything in the Japanese version (that I bought way back in January) on Proud Mode, I picked Critical Mode this time. It has the Final Mix feeling that I love so much in KHII Final Mix. ^^b

I like all the dialogues and there are bugs and glitches that has been fixed from the Japanese version.
This version feels more complete than the original BBS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 04, 2010, 06:35:38 AM
Does it need a patch or something?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 04, 2010, 06:38:41 AM
Only a decryption patch with a ISO Tool. It works fine on 5.50 GEN-D3.
There's some prepatched ISOs on Megauploads and torrents. ^^;

You don't need any extra plugins. Turn off the old KHBBS (J) plugin.
The prepatched ISO that has a Install Data icon seem to work the best right now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 04, 2010, 06:40:52 AM
And if I already have Prometheus installed? >.>

Anyways, damn, now I'll have to juggle this and P3P (I really should get to finishing those last 2 or 3 months).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 04, 2010, 11:05:36 AM
Hey, Vixy.
I heard this version of the game was supposed to have bonus content, and additional music.
Dat true?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 04, 2010, 12:39:01 PM
I'm using the version from Bitgamer. It's the version Vixer talked about, with the installed patch and everything. It's running pretty well.

Playing with Terra so far. It all seems like very much a Kingdom Hearts game. I only have one concern.



[spoiler]...soooooooooooooooo many of the interactions in the game have been DIRECT Star Wars quotes of Palpatine/Anakin interactions when it comes to Terra and Xehanort.

Seriously, some of those conversations are pretty much DIRECT quotes, except changing names and terms.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 04, 2010, 12:41:53 PM
Critical mode better be hard or I'll be disappointed. Proud mode is too easy.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 04, 2010, 12:52:50 PM
So I ripped audio from the USA version again, and much to my surprise:
It ripped me more music than last time... wat?

I think there are even the themes, that I couldn't get from the eleven version.

wot
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 04, 2010, 05:54:10 PM
Critical mode better be hard or I'll be disappointed. Proud mode is too easy.

Just like Critical Mode in KHII Final Mix, enemies give you more damage and you get only half the max HP you normally get. ^^;

Zero EXP ability is in the beginning of Critical Mode too, so you can beat the game at LV1.

And yea, like KHII Final Mix, SquEnix decided to add crowns for you to collect in this game too. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 04, 2010, 09:39:29 PM
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JS2AZQ9O

A present for you guys.
New secret boss music.
Ripped by me.
Enjoy. : >
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 04, 2010, 09:40:16 PM
And yea, like KHII Final Mix, SquEnix decided to add crowns for you to collect in this game too. >U<
As long as we're not stuck wearing a faggy little crown by game's end... >_>;;;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 05, 2010, 06:28:46 PM
Anybody knows how to convert .pmf files to something like avi?
I already know how to convert me some audio from the videos.

Also, if anybody missed it, I posted a new secret boss music track I ripped, on the previous page. : P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 05, 2010, 07:12:47 PM
New Secret Boss

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioEGK2Sz2dM&feature=recentf[/youtube]

That new keyblade Ven is using in the video is called... No Name. >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 05, 2010, 07:25:56 PM
It's official: All mysterious figures are enitrely in uniform.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 05, 2010, 08:13:08 PM
So... it's Xemnas, right?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on September 05, 2010, 08:55:23 PM
Watch it be his "Unversed" form.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 05, 2010, 09:03:41 PM
So... it's Xemnas, right?
Possible.
HE TRAVELED TO THE PAST USING A TIME MACHINE!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 05, 2010, 10:51:48 PM
Possible.
HE TRAVELED TO THE PAST USING A TIME MACHINE!
...you know what's so [tornado fang]ing awful about it?

...it's that by now, you might just be right.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on September 05, 2010, 10:55:12 PM
He used the power of DARKNESS
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 05, 2010, 10:58:38 PM
He used the power of DARKNESS

Gothic Weapons =/= Darkness. Always.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on September 05, 2010, 11:00:34 PM
It´s Kingdom Hearts. There´s darkness everywhere in this [sonic slicer]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sapphire Knight on September 05, 2010, 11:04:29 PM
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that Ven's health did not go down during the fight?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 05, 2010, 11:23:09 PM
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that Ven's health did not go down during the fight?

Hax. Seriously haxed.

It's obvious it's someone playing a leaked copy with Cwcheat enabled, infinite health code and probably Instant Magic Charge.

Anyways, it's totally Xemnas. He was obviously warping in through TIEM AND SPEACE!!111oneoneone

Inb4 he's now suddenly a master of the elements and [parasitic bomb].

Lets just be mature and realize it isn't Xemnas but really some new character to be featured in one of the new games relevant to some new plot involving reconnection.

EDIT: On further examination, I decree that it is really all the Orgies in one. Seriously.

Think about it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 05, 2010, 11:28:51 PM
Am I the only one bothered by the fact that Ven's health did not go down during the fight?

It says right there in the description that he hacked infinite health so that the battle would be longer than a few seconds :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Copy X on September 05, 2010, 11:45:08 PM
I just scored 358/2 for $15.00 bucks. Too bad I don't have a DS but I got it. =)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 06, 2010, 07:49:32 AM
I'll take it off your hands... :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on September 06, 2010, 08:55:03 AM
Player uses a code to to take no damage, and to get a good look at his attack. As you can see at the start of the battle, it's clearly Albert Wesker.

 [youtube]qThA9ycAm0s[/youtube]

He basically has the attacks of EVERYONE while  [tornado fang]ing Trans-AM. Around the 2 minute mark it just turns into a [twin slasher], even with INF HP.

Also thanks to Terra and Aqua's english VA's along with a few others, this is easily one of the worst dubs ever. It sound like they just pulled a bum and a whore off the street and recorded all their lines while reading right from the script for the 1st time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 10:13:30 AM
Also thanks to Terra and Aqua's english VA's along with a few others, this is easily one of the worst dubs ever. It sound like they just pulled a bum and a whore off the street and recorded all their lines while reading right from the script for the 1st time.
AMEN BROTHER!
I'm not alone here, now am I?
hurp durp
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 06, 2010, 10:15:16 AM
I haven't heard Terra's yet, but I heard Aqua's for like 5 seconds in one trailer before I closed it and I thought it was [tornado fang]ing horrible.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 06, 2010, 01:14:47 PM
I'm not fond of Aqua, but Terra sounds basically like any other emo douchey kid, which is standard for Kingdom Hearts anyway.


So far, I've been playing the game, and I like it. It plays like a regular PS2 KH. This is very good, after the disappointment that was the DS title.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 01:21:15 PM
[spoiler]I like his Xehanort(as in, not MASTER, but Terranort one) voice.[/spoiler]

Anyway, anybody wants some voice clips from the game?
As in, clear of music and sfx and [parasitic bomb].

I can provide, just show me what, where and when... and I'll try to find them in the countless files of generic numbering.

(just keep in mind that the endings, and secret ending are, well, movies in the game. So no, I can't give you voices from that. : P)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 06, 2010, 04:13:44 PM
I like his Xehanort(as in, not MASTER, but Terranort one) voice.

Anyway, anybody wants some voice clips from the game?
As in, clear of music and sfx and [parasitic bomb].

I can provide, just show me what, where and when... and I'll try to find them in the countless files of generic numbering.

(just keep in mind that the endings, and secret ending are, well, movies in the game. So no, I can't give you voices from that. : P)
Spoiler tags, dammit. Not everyone knows that, no matter how damn predictable it is.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 04:59:33 PM
Spoiler tags, dammit. Not everyone knows that, no matter how damn predictable it is.
I'm sorry.
I just thought that EVERYFUCKINGONE knew this already.
Herp derp, sorry if I spoiled anyone.

Fixed my previous post with spoiler tags... for what its worth now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on September 06, 2010, 05:47:59 PM
EVERYONE SHOULD   have already known  just by looking at Terra along. If they didn't catch on to the fact that Terra and Xeonhart lool exactly the same then they should probably stop playing. "Rage Awakened" as the final boss BGM also gives it away what was going to happen.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 06, 2010, 07:49:14 PM
EVERYONE SHOULD   have already known  just by looking at Terra along. If they didn't catch on to the fact that Terra and Xeonhart lool exactly the same then they should probably stop playing. "Rage Awakened" as the final boss BGM also gives it away what was going to happen.

Not me.  Silly.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 08:57:21 PM
http://www.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_comments=1&v=9qybVRjoE64

Oh, how poor and deluded those kids are.
They actually think that KH has good story. : /

It's offensive to games, books, comics and movies with an actually good story.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 06, 2010, 09:05:05 PM
Well, good or not you have to admit that it's at least entertaining. Whether that is in a "so bad it's good" way or just "good" way depends on each person.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 06, 2010, 09:07:00 PM
All it really needed was a Rickroll response. Kingdom Hearts was good until CoM. That's why I don't play [parasitic bomb] with DARKNESS involved, unless properly excecuted. It's why Disgaea is a well-written satire on such plots as this.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 09:09:20 PM
Well, good or not you have to admit that it's at least entertaining. Whether that is in a "so bad it's good" way or just "good" way depends on each person.
Yes, I do find it entertaining... but in a SO BAD IT'S GOOD way.
It's kind of my guilty pleasure.

[spoiler]'m [tornado fang]ing gay for Vexen and Xemnas : P[/spoiler]

All it really needed was a Rickroll response. Kingdom Hearts was good until CoM. That's why I don't play [parasitic bomb] with DARKNESS involved, unless properly excecuted.

Oh yes. CoM. The only game, where Axel is awesome, and on the other hand... this is the game that introduced, well, ORGY.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 06, 2010, 09:12:25 PM
http://www.youtube.com/comment_servlet?all_comments=1&v=9qybVRjoE64

Oh, how poor and deluded those kids are.
They actually think that KH has good story. : /

It's offensive to games, books, comics and movies with an actually good story.
Actually, and sadly, Nomura fuckupness not withstanding Kingdom Hearts does feature a halfway decent story by the quality standards of movies and games nowadays. And the first one was very good, as a matter of fact.

...I swear, so many games nowadays have deplorable excuses for stories, it's hard to find anything that DOES have a good story.

(although I MUST say... a few games nowadays... not some, but a tiny percentage does show remarkable prowess in storytelling, in an absolutely amazing way that beats the [parasitic bomb] out of Inception and other fantastic tales told to us)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 06, 2010, 09:17:40 PM
(although I MUST say... a few games nowadays... not some, but a tiny percentage does show remarkable prowess in storytelling, in an absolutely amazing way that beats the [parasitic bomb] out of Inception and other fantastic tales told to us)
You mean like Legacy of Kain, right? If we're talking about awesome plot, you can't just NOT mention LoK.

As for the KH plot.
Well, yeah. The first one had a simple enough plot, it worked. Then CoM came, and it had a bit more complicated, but still good plot. In fact, it was the only thing that pushed me forward in playing it (THOSE [tornado fang]ing CARDS YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR TO OPEN THE DOORS WHY CAN'T THE ENEMIES DROP THE CARD I WANT WHY WHY,lfewl,alf,al).

And then... Kingdom Hearts 2 came and everything slowly started falling apart.
The plot became a so bad it's good.
Heh.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on September 06, 2010, 09:48:05 PM
No, I think it just became bad. At this point, he's just throwing any plot element he can and is going to pull an M. Night Shamalamadingdong on everyone in the last game.

[parasitic bomb], Sora's already the biggest Mary Sue in history.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 06, 2010, 10:20:01 PM
You mean like Legacy of Kain, right? If we're talking about awesome plot, you can't just NOT mention LoK.

As for the KH plot.
Well, yeah. The first one had a simple enough plot, it worked. Then CoM came, and it had a bit more complicated, but still good plot. In fact, it was the only thing that pushed me forward in playing it (THOSE [tornado fang]ing CARDS YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR TO OPEN THE DOORS WHY CAN'T THE ENEMIES DROP THE CARD I WANT WHY WHY,lfewl,alf,al).

And then... Kingdom Hearts 2 came and everything slowly started falling apart.
The plot became a so bad it's good.
Heh.
KH2 had potencial. Pretty much everything bad with it was that Sora couldn't do [parasitic bomb] and was basically irrelevant to the story, and the Organization. The Organization ruined everything really.

And yes, I'm a big fan of the Legacy of Kain games, and I specially love the way how Defiance cleared everything up so nicely. There are other amazing games, though. Planescape: Torment is amazing for an RPG, as well as the first two Fallouts. KOTOR has the best story in all of the Star Wars legacy, with a cast of characters that is absolutely wonderful and quite deep if you dig into their worlds time and time again. Snatcher has a very cool story, for example. And there are lots of point and click games which might fit into the role, such as The Longest Journey. And for all of its present fuckupness and canon problems, the first MGS game had one hell of a story.

And if I might plug one absolutely AMAZING title, Alan Wake has one hell of a story, which actually challenges you and treats you as an intelligent human being instead of giving you retarded details every seconds and twists of the dumb variety.


No, I think it just became bad. At this point, he's just throwing any plot element he can and is going to pull an M. Night Shamalamadingdong on everyone in the last game.

[parasitic bomb], Sora's already the biggest Mary Sue in history.
I think it's the opposite. From KH2 onwards, Sora became the dumbest shitbag in the whole game. Goofy is the smart one on the team who makes all of the logical connections, for [tornado fang]'s sake. GOOFY. Sora is completely disconnected from all of the story. It's no longer the story about a little boy with a big key and a fantastic adventure. It's Nomura's leather bullshit story about bishonen who act like pretentous assholes and never let you in on the story until the last moment just for kicks. Sora just plays the part of killing the big bad at the end, after he's pulled a fuckton of gambits on you.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 07, 2010, 12:36:56 AM
*spins around upon ze' hate*

one more day till BBS~ well...thursday technically since I sleep a fair bit before I leave for work.

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on September 07, 2010, 12:38:22 AM
*spins around upon ze' hate*

one more day till BBS~ well...thursday technically since I sleep a fair bit before I leave for work.

Learn to hack.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 07, 2010, 12:39:08 AM
Too lazy to not support. (and well...for a dishwashing job, I get paid pretty well.  For now anyways.)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 07, 2010, 04:05:19 AM
Too lazy to not support. (and well...for a dishwashing job, I get paid pretty well.  For now anyways.)
(points) Hey look guys!

He PAYS for videogames! Hahahahahahahahaha!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 07, 2010, 07:42:56 AM
I tried downloading this... but I can't play it via the only PSP emulator there is without cracking it via actual hardware...

That, and my comp sucks.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 07, 2010, 09:27:04 AM
At the end of Terra's story, but the end dude is hard.

I'm gonna level up to 40, see if he's beateable then.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 07, 2010, 09:29:17 AM
I beat the game at like level 20 :v
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 07, 2010, 12:34:09 PM
Then I'm a lesser man than you, but considering the game lets you be up to level 100, I don't spend too much time running from enemies' attacks that aren't inescapable, I try to counter 'n [parasitic bomb]. KH is a game you gotta feel POWERFUL at. Terra's still a wimp at 20.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Setsuna F. Seiei on September 07, 2010, 07:11:57 PM
Terra just sucks in general. He's too slow and unless he's at a stupidly high level, he has no chance at beating Wesker or VLS.

Overall Aqua is the best character to use.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 08, 2010, 09:08:39 PM
At level 40, trying to beat the same dude. Still can't. I hate it when characters are pretty much untoucheable if you go near them. He doesn't seem to have any stable routine whatsoever, and some of his combos are inescapable.

...having to stand still while another character hacks away at your life bar feels so damn stupid.

Posted on: September 07, 2010, 06:50:31 PM
...So, I finally beat him.

...because I found that the way to beat him incredibly easily... is...

...to slowly counter every single attack he does and make one single strike for each of his attacks.

...

...in a Kingdom Hearts game. A final boss which doesn't let you do combos and works entirely by countering is like a Mario game made entirely of QTEs.

IT IS NOT THE RIGHT WAY DAMMIT
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 09, 2010, 08:41:09 AM
So the game was supposed to come out here today, but it got pushed back to tomorrow for...some reason.

So tomorrow, I shall have it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 09, 2010, 09:23:21 AM
YAY for day off tomorrow!  I look forward to getting my copy :D!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 09, 2010, 10:58:17 PM
So, I know about the story in KH. I can live with that. I'd like to know though, is the gameplay good? It's not a step back is it? Cause right now I'm considering wether I should get this or nor
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 09, 2010, 11:01:59 PM
So, I know about the story in KH. I can live with that. I'd like to know though, is the gameplay good? It's not a step back is it? Cause right now I'm considering wether I should get this or nor
It's a step forward. They do away with the bullshit menus of magic and [parasitic bomb] you never use, and instead, you get an awesome deck of commands you can select from, choosing the magic, techniques and stuff you want to use. Aside from that, the game works pretty much just like KH2, in attacking, jumping, everything. You just cut away the bullshit and go back to using those awesome attacks from KH1 which you could actually select and use instead of everything being QTE.

Oh, there are no QTEs in this game, thank God. Everything is selected by you.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 09, 2010, 11:07:45 PM
Hahaha. I guess we disagree there. I think it's a step back. I liked the QTEs to be honest and I hate how it still feels like a KH1 menu system for the magic. Thankfully it's dumbed down and I can choose everything I want to in the long run. (though I still gotta use shitty [parasitic bomb] to evolve the [parasitic bomb] into less shitty [parasitic bomb] to get something useful)

In terms of Gameplay, it's definitely. KH2 > KHBBS > Card [parasitic bomb] > KH

Those are the only ones I've played though, can't comment on Days.

Anything that is a step back to the first game is a definite step backwards for me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 09, 2010, 11:09:59 PM
Sounds cool to me.

And what's even better is the fact that Versus' battle system will be based on this. And that it is supposed to be "vastly improved"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 09, 2010, 11:17:42 PM
Hahaha. I guess we disagree there. I think it's a step back. I liked the QTEs to be honest and I hate how it still feels like a KH1 menu system for the magic. Thankfully it's dumbed down and I can choose everything I want to in the long run. (though I still gotta use shitty [parasitic bomb] to evolve the [parasitic bomb] into less shitty [parasitic bomb] to get something useful)

In terms of Gameplay, it's definitely. KH2 > KHBBS > Card [parasitic bomb] > KH

Those are the only ones I've played though, can't comment on Days.

Anything that is a step back to the first game is a definite step backwards for me.
The QTEs had one single button to press, and you could no longer do cool moves like Ars Arcanum or Sonic Blade. You just did the enemy-specific moves with the QTEs, and MASHED MASHED MASHED the X button like crazy, which made the gameplay exceedingly simple.

With this gameplay, you have TONS of Arcanum-like moves to select, each with their own style and twists, you have tons of drive-like forms which you switch to at random, depending on the moves you use (if you use alot of fire moves in a row, you get a fire form) and the whole game seems to move faster and more accurately than the others. It's a deeper system, and to select the moves, you don't have to go through a complicated menu, no. All you have to do is select it from the always-available list with the d-pad, and use the move with the triangle button. The list is ALWAYS there and it doesn't collapse like in KH1 and 2. You get more slots to equip stuff as you go on.

Look at it any way you want it. It's moving from the casual "MASH X LOTSA TIMES" to a more refined system, that doesn't focus on enemy-specific attacks for which you just have to press the damn triangle button over and over.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 09, 2010, 11:24:42 PM
The QTEs had one single button to press, and you could no longer do cool moves like Ars Arcanum or Sonic Blade. You just did the enemy-specific moves with the QTEs, and MASHED MASHED MASHED the X button like crazy, which made the gameplay exceedingly simple.

With this gameplay, you have TONS of Arcanum-like moves to select, each with their own style and twists, you have tons of drive-like forms which you switch to at random, depending on the moves you use (if you use alot of fire moves in a row, you get a fire form) and the whole game seems to move faster and more accurately than the others. It's a deeper system, and to select the moves, you don't have to go through a complicated menu, no. All you have to do is select it from the always-available list with the d-pad, and use the move with the triangle button. The list is ALWAYS there and it doesn't collapse like in KH1 and 2. You get more slots to equip stuff as you go on.

Look at it any way you want it. It's moving from the casual "MASH X LOTSA TIMES" to a more refined system, that doesn't focus on enemy-specific attacks for which you just have to press the damn triangle button over and over.

Rightfully so in the flexibility of the gameplay; albeit, I thought there was too "much" in the system of BBS and thus it gave me the same overwhelming feeling of the menu system. It works, don't get me wrong. It's just too much for my tastes.

However, the reason I like the QTEs is because of the cinematic effect. To be that was the awesome charm of KH2. You were capable of doing crazy, amazing and UNIQUE things with each enemy/boss. That actually made fighting enemies interesting to me. It made meeting new monsters and facing the Orgy guys all the more interesting when you could do crazy [parasitic bomb] out of the blue. I suppose I'm the only kind of person that appreciates the cinematic effect of stuff like that.

But then I guess that is expected of someone that thinks of outright gameplay last. *shrugs* Well, if you're not like me (which is basically everyone here), you'll prefer BBS to KH2. So, give it a shot Acid.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 09, 2010, 11:37:52 PM
Man you two really love another.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 09, 2010, 11:38:30 PM
Gonna agree with Superbat on this one. The battle system is definitly a step above from the rest. Once you get a hang of it, you'll be able to try out various different combinations and commands to see what works best for you during a certain battle or just overall. That aside, the Command Board may slow down the pacing of the game a bit, but i still had fun using it. Not to mention it does give you advantages to level up your commands.

(But i DID like the QTE and would've been interesting to see that in here, just not an extensive amount. It's no big deal anyway)

Go for it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 12:10:50 AM
Rightfully so in the flexibility of the gameplay; albeit, I thought there was too "much" in the system of BBS and thus it gave me the same overwhelming feeling of the menu system. It works, don't get me wrong. It's just too much for my tastes.

However, the reason I like the QTEs is because of the cinematic effect. To be that was the awesome charm of KH2. You were capable of doing crazy, amazing and UNIQUE things with each enemy/boss. That actually made fighting enemies interesting to me. It made meeting new monsters and facing the Orgy guys all the more interesting when you could do crazy [parasitic bomb] out of the blue. I suppose I'm the only kind of person that appreciates the cinematic effect of stuff like that.

But then I guess that is expected of someone that thinks of outright gameplay last. *shrugs* Well, if you're not like me (which is basically everyone here), you'll prefer BBS to KH2. So, give it a shot Acid.
Most people will agree with me that although cinematic effects look cool, games are for playing, not just watching. So QTEs are fun, but really do nothing but limit a game. If the QTEs actually had different buttons to press, I'd be a bit more pleased. But it's one single button. It's the "press to win" button, and I just hate that kind of logic. It's a fun movie, but it's definetly not a good GAMEPLAY mechanic.

While BBS is exceedingly simple. All you gotta do it select the commands you want, and pick them as you're battling. It's simpler than most games. You'd rather have a game that is simply based on pressing a single button over and over to win, with no challenge at all and just repetition over and over, instead of some actual VARIETY in battle? May be okay with you, but it's not really a point that favors a game in quality of gameplay. The commands don't even require learning combos or anything like that. It's just selecting them as you go. What could be more simple than that?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 10, 2010, 12:35:29 AM
I AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU. CAUSE I LOVED MGS4.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 12:40:44 AM
I AGREE WITH BOTH OF YOU. CAUSE I LOVED MGS4.
MGS4's main schtick was variety, though. =P The thing was that the cutscenes were too big, but DAMN if the game didn't have a thousand different ways to go through a section.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 10, 2010, 02:19:16 AM
Herp Derp. I don't like having to move from the [tornado fang]ing DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to the JOYSTICK to move.

It's not fluid, it's not even "simple" in the least. And it's also BACKWARDS. What the [tornado fang]? Reversed Direction for the menu? How confusing is that. Trying to move, jump from menu to menu and what have you... ugh.

Well, there's nothing left for me to say here I guess. Hop skip jump
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 02:28:49 AM
Herp Derp. I don't like having to move from the [tornado fang]ing DIRECTIONAL BUTTON to the JOYSTICK to move.

It's not fluid, it's not even "simple" in the least. And it's also BACKWARDS. What the [tornado fang]? Reversed Direction for the menu? How confusing is that. Trying to move, jump from menu to menu and what have you... ugh.

Well, there's nothing left for me to say here I guess. Hop skip jump
It's been like that for every KH game, including KH2 if you didn't use shortcuts. The menu's like moving a roulette manually, so it works reversed. It's not that bad.

Most PSP games like MGS:PW require the directional buttons for stuff like camera or imput. It's because of the console's lack of buttons. Kingdom Hearts, being a very simple and easy game to play, uses the d-pad very little, to be honest. If you're THAT aversed to multitasking in a game, I don't advise you to try better stuff from Nomura, such as The World Ends With You.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 10, 2010, 08:06:08 PM
Upon further examination... No Name has a stop watch and other clock features.

It really may be a time traveler. Why it has massive powers of masterlyness... is beyond me. But it is most definitely a time traveler.

Also, I like Aqua's VA. I don't know what the complaint is. I don't have an issue with the VAing in this. Especially considering how long we've come since then.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 09:20:31 PM
My problem with Aqua's VA is that she's too stiff. She seems like she's reading from the script directly without ever having read it before.

The rest of the actors are top-notch. Nimoy does a great job. People just hate him because he's not KAWAII DESU.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 10, 2010, 09:33:40 PM
Not sure if an old man is...well, kawaii desu, but, I guess I get your point.

From what I heard so far (from the bit my brother let me hear from his PSP), it's quite good~ The VAing so far.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 09:42:51 PM
Of course it's good. Disney VAs are always good.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 10, 2010, 09:49:56 PM
Not sure if an old man is...well, kawaii desu, but, I guess I get your point.

From what I heard so far (from the bit my brother let me hear from his PSP), it's quite good~ The VAing so far.

Damn, you too? He won't even let me get NEAR it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 10, 2010, 10:00:32 PM
My problem with Aqua's VA is that she's too stiff. She seems like she's reading from the script directly without ever having read it before.

The rest of the actors are top-notch. Nimoy does a great job. People just hate him because he's not KAWAII DESU.

Yeah, I don't get the whole "KAWAII DESU" in the case of Xehanort.

Aside from that, Nimoy does do a good job. It took getting used to, I'll admit. But it's perfect after a little bit of listening. Just not what I would've expected originally.

Also, I dunno, I didn't get that feeling from Aqua's VA. Then again, everyone reacts differently to different sounds. *shrugs*

Incidently, I'm hoping KH3D isn't the next official installment. It seems too much of a throw back. I'm hoping it is more like a remake of KH1. That way I can skip it if I like, outside of just playing it for Riku action, I'm not interested in going back to the basics. Nor am I interested in going back in time to the original look either.

Too Disney-ey. Too faggy as well, Sora looks like such a douche in his old outfit. >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 10, 2010, 10:10:51 PM
Sora looks like such a douche in his old outfit. >_>

He looks like a Gay Lumberjack in his old outfit. Still does. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 10, 2010, 10:46:13 PM
I actually think his old outfit is the only good one. Because the first game, being the only one in the whole saga that MAKES SENSE TO EXIST, was about the adventure of a little kid going through Disney worlds with an unthreatning weapon, gaining lifelong friends, making peace with his rival and saving the girl. THAT'S where it should have ended. Right there. There is no other game I wish that had completely FAILED in terms of sales than this one. His old outfit made him look like what he was, a little kid.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 10, 2010, 10:52:39 PM
Damn, you too? He won't even let me get NEAR it.

Not exactly.  We were on a bus to get to the theatre to see Machete and well, he started to play BBS and knew I haven't got the chance to get it, so he passed me one half his earphone and well, we chatted away.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 10, 2010, 11:04:29 PM
Not exactly.  We were on a bus to get to the theatre to see Machete and well, he started to play BBS and knew I haven't got the chance to get it, so he passed me one half his earphone and well, we chatted away.

Ah, I see. The way my brother sounded he wanted to complete the game in one shot. But damn, he blares my PSP to the point I can hear it from the other room.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 11, 2010, 12:25:29 AM
I actually think his old outfit is the only good one. Because the first game, being the only one in the whole saga that MAKES SENSE TO EXIST, was about the adventure of a little kid going through Disney worlds with an unthreatning weapon, gaining lifelong friends, making peace with his rival and saving the girl. THAT'S where it should have ended. Right there. There is no other game I wish that had completely FAILED in terms of sales than this one. His old outfit made him look like what he was, a little kid.

And I'm of the opposite thinking, of course. I think that KH1 was merely an experiment to see where they could go and a testbed for a new idea. KH:COM and KH2 were an attempt to see how far they could go with the vague ideas they established. It's things like this that evolve that are my prime suspect of intrigue. There was so much potential with KH1 and they helped realize some of that in KH2 and further in BBS. I personally hope they continue to do so.

I've never been a big fan of Disney. Never will. Disney ain't bad, don't get me wrong... I just never clicked with it. Frankly, I would be satisfied if KH dumped all the Disney stuff and attained more original content and more FF stuff. I don't exactly love Final Fantasy, in fact I tend to be one of it's greater critics... but it CLICKS better together than Sora running around with a crazy ass mage duck and a mutated dog with a SHIELD for a weapon. Seriously, my partners were useless. I only liked having Riku as my partner. However, Mickey is actually pretty badass as a Keyblade Wielder. Always liked Mickey though, despite my general disdain for Disney.

That said, Final Form is a great outfit for Sora. But then, I just like epic white and silver outfits.

Added Note: I do appreciate that they are making the Disney content more serious than it actually was though. It isn't HORRIBLE immersion, it's just not GREAT immersion.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 01:00:59 AM
And I'm of the opposite thinking, of course. I think that KH1 was merely an experiment to see where they could go and a testbed for a new idea. KH:COM and KH2 were an attempt to see how far they could go with the vague ideas they established. It's things like this that evolve that are my prime suspect of intrigue. There was so much potential with KH1 and they helped realize some of that in KH2 and further in BBS. I personally hope they continue to do so.

I've never been a big fan of Disney. Never will. Disney ain't bad, don't get me wrong... I just never clicked with it. Frankly, I would be satisfied if KH dumped all the Disney stuff and attained more original content and more FF stuff. I don't exactly love Final Fantasy, in fact I tend to be one of it's greater critics... but it CLICKS better together than Sora running around with a crazy ass mage duck and a mutated dog with a SHIELD for a weapon. Seriously, my partners were useless. I only liked having Riku as my partner. However, Mickey is actually pretty badass as a Keyblade Wielder. Always liked Mickey though, despite my general disdain for Disney.

That said, Final Form is a great outfit for Sora. But then, I just like epic white and silver outfits.

Added Note: I do appreciate that they are making the Disney content more serious than it actually was though. It isn't HORRIBLE immersion, it's just not GREAT immersion.
Wow. Story over gameplay, theme over narrative, appreciation of absolute stereotypes, enjoying Final Fantasy over Disney, actually LIKING the way Kingdom Hearts is getting bullshitty over the original concept, liking QTEs better than deeper and still intuitive gameplay...

Jesus Christ. Sorry, man, but I gotta say this. You have what I'd probably call the most horrible gaming taste I have ever heard of in my entire life. o_o

I mean, that's certainly epic. Seriously.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 11, 2010, 01:05:42 AM
*shrugs* Dude, I'm not the only one really. That's why there ARE these things just as there are the things you like. Such as thing as "marketability" and what have you. There's a consumer base for things that exist. Another man's trash is another man's treasure, etc. etc.

Hopefully after meeting me you can realize there are no absolutes with this [parasitic bomb] anymore. Someone will like something somewhere and they have their own legitimate reasons for it, whether you can comprehend it or not.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 01:08:56 AM
*shrugs* Dude, I'm not the only one really. That's why there ARE these things just as there are the things you like. Such as thing as "marketability" and what have you. There's a consumer base for things that exist. Another man's trash is another man's treasure, etc. etc.

Hopefully after meeting me you can realize there are no absolutes with this [parasitic bomb] anymore. Someone will like something somewhere and they have their own legitimate reasons for it, whether you can comprehend it or not.
I know, it's why Twilight is so popular. Sure it's unquestionable [parasitic bomb], but people like it. Same as there are people who like MTV dating reality shows, Sarah Palin, Scientology... The list is endless. But your taste kinda englobes pretty much what are considered the worst things in gaming nowadays. I'm sorry for that, dude.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 11, 2010, 01:14:21 AM
I know, it's why Twilight is so popular. Sure it's unquestionable [parasitic bomb], but people like it. Same as there are people who like MTV dating reality shows, Sarah Palin, Scientology... The list is endless. But your taste kinda englobes pretty much what are considered the worst things in gaming nowadays. I'm sorry for that, dude.

lol Twilight. I'll never understand that [parasitic bomb].

And well, it takes all kinds really. I think the majority of Gaming Community now is so [tornado fang]ing stupid it drives me apeshit. But I realize without those drug induced nutcases, I wouldn't be where I am now, holding a PSP playing stuff that actually appeals to me. (currently enjoying Valkyria Chronicles 2 with all my heart)

I'm not sorry for what I like, not ashamed for being unable to click with the majority of gamers... because I can still appreciate things that SANE gamers appreciate. A good platformer like Mario. The Zelda Series, Metroid (anything not Prime based) and the majority of the old Final Fantasies. I appreciate the classics. I appreciate a lot of the things most RPMers like, which consist MOSTLY of Classic Gamers (aside from you new bloods, of course, which are a diverse bunch. Not that that is bad really).

All in all, I am me. No more, no less. And I love gaming as much as you do or the next person. I just love it in a different way.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 11, 2010, 01:25:59 AM
I like the game so far. Still not used to the controls though. Never really was a great PSP player.

Soundtrack is ballin' though (mainly the endgame music with all the bossthemes and such).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nicole Claris on September 11, 2010, 01:27:39 AM
I know, it's why Twilight is so popular. Sure it's unquestionable [parasitic bomb], but people like it. Same as there are people who like MTV dating reality shows, Sarah Palin, Scientology... The list is endless. But your taste kinda englobes pretty much what are considered the worst things in gaming nowadays. I'm sorry for that, dude.
Now you're being ridiculous. You're comparing air headed media whores to someone who just has a different opinion to yourself. MTV dating shows is nothing like enjoying a good jRPG. jRPGs are 99.9% of the time more intelligent.

I started the new Kingdom Hearts game. The controls SUCK. The PS2 controller is NOT the same as the PSP. The joystick is a lot closer to the directional pad. So comparing it to the PS2 is a pointless argument. So it works great for you. Great. Doesn't mean it is for everyone else.

I like the story so far. Yeah the first one was simple, yeah it's different now, but Mario isn't the same as it was. Metroid sure as hell has evolved and changed from the basically faceless platformer it used to be. The game is growing, evolving, making it's own lore. You don't complain when the Halo books come out and flesh out the game universe. This is how they choose to do it. We don't have much control in how they make games. But we can like what we like.

I am tired of reading you completely demeaning someone because they like something different than you. It's one thing to say you disagree but comparing him to something that you mean obviously in a negative character destroying way is so childish I can't just read it anymore without saying something. Be more mature about this. People always disagree.

You can define what YOU think is wrong with games. But you don't have a right to say that about one person. Saying "FPS games are stupid" isn't a personal attack. Telling someone "Thinks YOU like are why all new video games are [parasitic bomb]" is not okay. So just learn what an opinion is. And start respecting other people's. I'm not just talking about with Ares either.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 01:37:44 AM
Now you're being ridiculous. You're comparing air headed media whores to someone who just has a different opinion to yourself. MTV dating shows is nothing like enjoying a good jRPG. jRPGs are 99.9% of the time more intelligent.

I started the new Kingdom Hearts game. The controls SUCK. The PS2 controller is NOT the same as the PSP. The joystick is a lot closer to the directional pad. So comparing it to the PS2 is a pointless argument. So it works great for you. Great. Doesn't mean it is for everyone else.

I like the story so far. Yeah the first one was simple, yeah it's different now, but Mario isn't the same as it was. Metroid sure as hell has evolved and changed from the basically faceless platformer it used to be. The game is growing, evolving, making it's own lore. You don't complain when the Halo books come out and flesh out the game universe. This is how they choose to do it. We don't have much control in how they make games. But we can like what we like.

I am tired of reading you completely demeaning someone because they like something different than you. It's one thing to say you disagree but comparing him to something that you mean obviously in a negative character destroying way is so childish I can't just read it anymore without saying something. Be more mature about this. People always disagree.

You can define what YOU think is wrong with games. But you don't have a right to say that about one person. Saying "FPS games are stupid" isn't a personal attack. Telling someone "Thinks YOU like are why all new video games are [parasitic bomb]" is not okay. So just learn what an opinion is. And start respecting other people's. I'm not just talking about with Ares either.
For this kind of answers, is why the internet invented the "U Mad" response. =P

I'm just messing around with the dude. Learn to chill. He is. And he's giving me good responses all over that show that he's beneath pointless bickering.

lol Twilight. I'll never understand that [parasitic bomb].

And well, it takes all kinds really. I think the majority of Gaming Community now is so [tornado fang]ing stupid it drives me apeshit. But I realize without those drug induced nutcases, I wouldn't be where I am now, holding a PSP playing stuff that actually appeals to me. (currently enjoying Valkyria Chronicles 2 with all my heart)

I'm not sorry for what I like, not ashamed for being unable to click with the majority of gamers... because I can still appreciate things that SANE gamers appreciate. A good platformer like Mario. The Zelda Series, Metroid (anything not Prime based) and the majority of the old Final Fantasies. I appreciate the classics. I appreciate a lot of the things most RPMers like, which consist MOSTLY of Classic Gamers (aside from you new bloods, of course, which are a diverse bunch. Not that that is bad really).

All in all, I am me. No more, no less. And I love gaming as much as you do or the next person. I just love it in a different way.
Twilight is a fantastic phenomenon. You know the Hero's Journey? The prototype for every single adventure ever? Meyer basically (and probably unknowingly) created the same sort of prototype in a story that mirrors all fanfics ever. When a 13-year old (or someone with the maturity of such) is reading something like it, it's as if they're reading their own fanfic, starring THEM. It's accidental genius, I tell ya.

And sure, there you go, with Valkyria Chronicles and the opther games you show, you get the usual standards of gaming. And I'm not a new blood. =P I started on the 8-bit generation, just like alot of other people, with a Master System, and worked my way through there. I just kinda hate it when people start acting like old men and say everything's [parasitic bomb], old stuff is great. Stuff evolves. We gotta evolve with it. The FPS genre is really not one of my favorites, although I like playing it. I defend it fervorously, because I think it holds amazing merit, and it's a natural part of evolution. People bash it because they refuse to understand it or give it place on the natural evolution of games.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 11, 2010, 01:45:35 AM
Random opinion:

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7227/masterxehanort.png)

This guy is pretty cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 01:48:45 AM
Random opinion:

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7227/masterxehanort.png)

This guy is pretty cool.
He is! About time they made Xehanort into a good villain again!

[spoiler]Before [tornado fang]ing him up and making him be a cryptic little [parasitic bomb] like all of Nomura's bishonens. >_>[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 11, 2010, 01:52:23 AM
Before [tornado fang]ing him up and making him be a cryptic little [parasitic bomb] like all of Nomura's bishonens. >_>

Funny that Nomura fixed him though, no?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 11, 2010, 01:54:21 AM
Twilight is a fantastic phenomenon. You know the Hero's Journey? The prototype for every single adventure ever? Meyer basically (and probably unknowingly) created the same sort of prototype in a story that mirrors all fanfics ever. When a 13-year old (or someone with the maturity of such) is reading something like it, it's as if they're reading their own fanfic, starring THEM. It's accidental genius, I tell ya.

And sure, there you go, with Valkyria Chronicles and the opther games you show, you get the usual standards of gaming. And I'm not a new blood. =P I started on the 8-bit generation, just like alot of other people, with a Master System, and worked my way through there. I just kinda hate it when people start acting like old men and say everything's [parasitic bomb], old stuff is great. Stuff evolves. We gotta evolve with it. The FPS genre is really not one of my favorites, although I like playing it. I defend it fervorously, because I think it holds amazing merit, and it's a natural part of evolution. People bash it because they refuse to understand it or give it place on the natural evolution of games.

Well, first before I comment on what you said, I'll comment for Alma; mostly because she's currently in the middle of a battle on Critical Mode, fighting the crazy Three Part Unversed thing. She did see my visual frustration, and has seen the frustration you've caused me (and others) before. I can understand how she feels. But honestly, I've reached the epitome of "don't care, opinions are opinions" frankly. I've also reached a level of understanding that not everyone (or most in general really) can comprehend me or agree with me on the same level. No fault to them or me really. Just how these things go.

That said... I'll get to the meat of this reply. Which probably won't be that long honestly. Anyways, I reiterate because I didn't quite mean "you" when I said "you new bloods". As for the rest, well... that's why I tend to be neutral on a lot of things. Everything is a necessary force in the evolution of gaming. While yes, I do feel very disdained by a lot of what is the "popular thing" now, I accept it in as much stride as I can. Yes, I [sonic slicer], who doesn't? It's a forum. Outside of such circles, I generally seem neutral. You'd just as soon see me playing Call of Duty 4 or Battlefield 2142, shooting up some n00bs and one-manning it to a Titan to blow it up. Well... before the servers died.

My deal is, as long as what I value in gaming still exists. Is still appreciated... I will be satisfied.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 02:09:00 AM
Well, first before I comment on what you said, I'll comment for Alma; mostly because she's currently in the middle of a battle on Critical Mode, fighting the crazy Three Part Unversed thing. She did see my visual frustration, and has seen the frustration you've caused me (and others) before. I can understand how she feels. But honestly, I've reached the epitome of "don't care, opinions are opinions" frankly. I've also reached a level of understanding that not everyone (or most in general really) can comprehend me or agree with me on the same level. No fault to them or me really. Just how these things go.

That said... I'll get to the meat of this reply. Which probably won't be that long honestly. Anyways, I reiterate because I didn't quite mean "you" when I said "you new bloods". As for the rest, well... that's why I tend to be neutral on a lot of things. Everything is a necessary force in the evolution of gaming. While yes, I do feel very disdained by a lot of what is the "popular thing" now, I accept it in as much stride as I can. Yes, I [sonic slicer], who doesn't? It's a forum. Outside of such circles, I generally seem neutral. You'd just as soon see me playing Call of Duty 4 or Battlefield 2142, shooting up some n00bs and one-manning it to a Titan to blow it up. Well... before the servers died.

My deal is, as long as what I value in gaming still exists. Is still appreciated... I will be satisfied.
Hey, already said before. I cause frustration and madness without breaking any rules, and without the need to hurt anyone directly. It's all in good fun and games. People need to be riled up. It's one of life's greatest things. It's why I've liked you here. You don't tend to go mad easily. =P Makes me happy that people can be civil to each other without being a bunch of pussies.

And that's EXACTLY what I consider myself to be. Although I have my favorites, I'll play ANY sort of game, as long as it's fun and I'm in the mood. I just really dislike it when people start criticizing a genre, simply because they find it strange, or threatning to their way of gaming. =P Or worse, POPULAR!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 11, 2010, 02:18:24 AM
POPULAR!

DAMMIT! now I want to watch Ratatouille for the 15th time!  THANKS! lol!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on September 11, 2010, 02:27:17 AM
Hey, already said before. I cause frustration and madness without breaking any rules, and without the need to hurt anyone directly. It's all in good fun and games. People need to be riled up. It's one of life's greatest things. It's why I've liked you here. You don't tend to go mad easily. =P Makes me happy that people can be civil to each other without being a bunch of pussies.

And that's EXACTLY what I consider myself to be. Although I have my favorites, I'll play ANY sort of game, as long as it's fun and I'm in the mood. I just really dislike it when people start criticizing a genre, simply because they find it strange, or threatning to their way of gaming. =P Or worse, POPULAR!

*nods* I tend to try to be a level headed person. I wasn't years ago, it still comes out when I'm too stressed out... but it's the eff'n internet. We come here to blow our horns and make asses of ourselves, more often than not. Besides that, I do enjoy the challenge. I haven't posted this much in... well, since RPM blew up a year and some change ago.

I consider myself an Omni-Gamer. I play all sorts of different kinds of games and enjoy them to varying degrees. I enjoy them for what they are. I do [sonic slicer] and complain about some things though, I'm human. I have moments of fear and weakness. (I sometimes fear that JRPGs will fade out... I know it won't but I do.) But I digress, Xehanort actually is significantly more interesting than "Ansem, Ruler of Darkness" and Emo Baby Xemnas. Granted, I like the final battle against Xemnas better than the other Xehanort-esque guy battles.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 03:06:12 AM
*nods* I tend to try to be a level headed person. I wasn't years ago, it still comes out when I'm too stressed out... but it's the eff'n internet. We come here to blow our horns and make asses of ourselves, more often than not. Besides that, I do enjoy the challenge. I haven't posted this much in... well, since RPM blew up a year and some change ago.

I consider myself an Omni-Gamer. I play all sorts of different kinds of games and enjoy them to varying degrees. I enjoy them for what they are. I do [sonic slicer] and complain about some things though, I'm human. I have moments of fear and weakness. (I sometimes fear that JRPGs will fade out... I know it won't but I do.) But I digress, Xehanort actually is significantly more interesting than "Ansem, Ruler of Darkness" and Emo Baby Xemnas. Granted, I like the final battle against Xemnas better than the other Xehanort-esque guy battles.
Don't worry. Everyone has their times. And about the JRPG thing, even if they do dissapear, Dragon Quest will never change, and there will always be one or another game in the market, constantly appearing. Point and click games refuse to die, for example! Same with sidescrollers. It'll be okay.

And yep. Nimoy gives him a good quality level, although he's too Palpatine-ish. =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 11, 2010, 03:50:02 AM
I beat Terra's story on Critical. His final boss did cause some frustration, but he went down soon enough.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 03:52:40 AM
I beat Terra's story on Critical. His final boss did cause some frustration, but he went down soon enough.
COUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTER
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 11, 2010, 03:57:39 AM
COUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTERCOUNTER

That and spamming the Shotlock. That was especially useful when he took his time to summon those boulders/meteors from the ground.

This is probably the hardest KH game to date. 2nd being CoM, for me anyway.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 04:04:12 AM
I'm finding it ridiculously easy, aside from the bosses.

Hardest one for me was the DS title, but it was more because your character was unbelievably weak, with extremely limited gameplay.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 11, 2010, 04:05:26 AM
Play Critical with Zero EXP if its too easy
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 11, 2010, 04:10:30 AM
Nope. I hate limiting games as a standard of higher difficulty. If the difficulty's bigger, the enemies should be more intelligent.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 11, 2010, 04:19:35 AM
Some of the things that made CoM tricky for me was the generally poor control. That and for some reason, i always had trouble defeating Marluxia and it was a huge pain in trying to land a decent combo on him most of the time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 11, 2010, 04:31:48 AM
Marluxia wasn't that bad, kinda annoying, but not bad at all. The Riku replica on the other hand...oh, and Captain Hook, [tornado fang] those two.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on September 11, 2010, 04:41:39 PM
Marluxia wasn´t hard if you know how to dodge his attacks. Hook and Repliku were annoying, hook with his swaying ship, exploding presents and his sword combos... But the cheapest boss of the game would be ANSEM from Reverse rebirth....It´s the final boss ok, but he´s friggin cheap, I´m still not sure how I beat him.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 14, 2010, 05:01:22 AM
The end of this video. XD

[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBW0tbrlJYQ[/youtube][/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Black Mage J on September 14, 2010, 05:09:09 AM
Reminds me, I started the english version just now as Terra. You could say this is my first KH game, it's great, except for some minor details like how doesen't anyone notice Xenahort is a bad gu-is that Scrooge Mcduck?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 14, 2010, 05:19:58 AM
is that Scrooge Mcduck?

Yum for ice cream~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 14, 2010, 08:38:50 AM
Do you ever get to TALK to him, or is he just a sudden distant cameo everytime you go to Radiant Garden?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 14, 2010, 09:33:02 AM
Ven and Aqua talk to him.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 14, 2010, 01:37:49 PM
Ah, good.

(sheds tears for everyone remembering Ducktales faggotry without ever remembering his KING OF THE MOTHERDUCKING KLONDIKE status ;____;)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 14, 2010, 02:12:40 PM
(sheds tears for everyone remembering Ducktales faggotry without ever remembering his KING OF THE MOTHERDUCKING KLONDIKE status ;____;)
I remember.
My favorite moment from that comic was Scrooge tearing the [tornado fang] down entire ship bare handed.
And it was just after he was humiliated by the pig guy, and he learned his mother passed away.
;___;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 14, 2010, 03:40:48 PM
I remember.
My favorite moment from that comic was Scrooge tearing the [tornado fang] down entire ship bare handed.
And it was just after he was humiliated by the pig guy, and he learned his mother passed away.
;___;
Scrooge still is the biggest badass in all of Disney when he is pictured right. I still have the stack of European comics from when I was a kid, and epic adventures are epic. Dude puts Indy to shame.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on September 15, 2010, 10:26:06 AM
(http://i52.tinypic.com/21c8djp.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 15, 2010, 10:28:11 AM
It's a straight port of the US version with all the extra stuff we got. From what I hear.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 15, 2010, 10:34:22 AM
Yeah, because that's what the first Kingdom Hearts's Final Mix was too.

Oh wait...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 15, 2010, 10:40:27 AM
Hey, I heard about this earlier. That's all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 15, 2010, 11:07:15 AM
...there's always a Final Mix.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 15, 2010, 11:14:24 AM
...there's always a Final Mix.

Days.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 15, 2010, 11:19:01 AM
Days.
...for decent KH games. =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 15, 2010, 12:06:32 PM
Didn't stop them from making a 3Dish CoM.

It's nice for what it is.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 15, 2010, 05:18:03 PM
Didn't stop them from making a 3Dish CoM.

It's nice for what it is.
The DS title still sucked. It's pretty much everything KH is supposed NOT to be. Limiting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 16, 2010, 01:23:21 AM
Really?  I found it pretty fun for what it is.  Given it ain't the strongest of the titles, it's nice.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 16, 2010, 06:37:34 AM
My only real problems with Days (besides the recycling) was it being mission based and that it literally took over half a year for it to get interesting.

It's a straight port of the US version with all the extra stuff we got. From what I hear.

Supposedly there was a trailer at TGS and a new armored character appeared, so nope.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2010, 10:11:11 AM
My only real problems with Days (besides the recycling) was it being mission based and that it literally took over half a year for it to get interesting.

Supposedly there was a trailer at TGS and a new armored character appeared, so nope.
...so it's another [tornado fang]ing Final Mix++ with other [tornado fang]ing changes to the plot we should have known about in the first place.

...[tornado fang]ing great.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 16, 2010, 10:15:17 AM
...so it's another [tornado fang]ing Final Mix++ with other [tornado fang]ing changes to the plot we should have known about in the first place.

...[tornado fang]ing great.

Did you really expect otherwise?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on September 16, 2010, 10:49:17 AM
...so it's another [tornado fang]ing Final Mix++ with other [tornado fang]ing changes to the plot we should have known about in the first place.

...[tornado fang]ing great.

troll.jpg

Posted on: September 16, 2010, 03:16:42 AM
Sony Press Conference Details
-The trailer played at the Tokyo Game Show features a new armored warrior. (Who could it be?)
-The game will release in Japan in January 2011.
-There will be new content added to the game, on top of the additional content already added to the North American/European release.
-If you purchase Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix, you will receive a code to download a costume for Cloud in Dissidia Duodecim 012, that will change his appearance to look like Kingdom Hearts Cloud.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on September 16, 2010, 10:49:43 AM
Watch them add The Jungle Book world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 16, 2010, 10:53:10 AM
Atleast we got to feel special for one week.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 16, 2010, 09:56:18 PM
-The trailer played at the Tokyo Game Show features a new armored warrior. (Who could it be?)

Why do i have a feeling that person has something to do with that "Mysterious Figure" guy? It's possible those two could be leading up to whatever next KH game. (or it could be Terra, Aqua or Ven in new armors)

and...

(http://www.kh2.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/bbsfm01.jpg)

looks alot like Monstro.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 17, 2010, 06:34:01 AM
New Mirage Arena levels, hm.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 18, 2010, 01:08:00 AM
Watch it while it's hot. It's only a matter of time before Sqeenix takes it down.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNZULh8B5Q8[/youtube]

After watching it again, i have a vague feeling that armored guy might be Eraqus.
[spoiler]and yes, i know he "died"[/spoiler]

Posted on: September 17, 2010, 06:49:05 PM
(http://i266.photobucket.com/albums/ii276/RikuRising024/BBS%20FM/ArmouredUnknownlowerback.png)
(http://i794.photobucket.com/albums/yy221/ova_faze/vlcsnap-2010-09-17-01h18m24s183.png?t=1284711638)

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100701024446/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/4/40/Master_Eraqus.png/335px-Master_Eraqus.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 18, 2010, 01:31:50 AM
Hironobu Sakaguchi in full armor!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 18, 2010, 01:36:43 AM
So, so far BBSFM has Eraqus in armor, a Monstro Mirage Arena world, and a Secret Episode.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 18, 2010, 01:50:50 AM
So, so far BBSFM has Eraqus in armor, a Monstro Mirage Arena world, and a Secret Episode.

...and probably an extended final movie.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 18, 2010, 11:20:16 AM
Hironobu Sakaguchi in full armor!
rofl... where's Uematsu and Amano then? :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 18, 2010, 11:49:25 AM
As we speak, Nomura is thinking of more ways on how to [tornado fang] western people over with his releases.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 18, 2010, 02:18:19 PM
rofl... where's Uematsu and Amano then? :D

I... wasn't kidding

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100701024446/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/4/40/Master_Eraqus.png/335px-Master_Eraqus.png)(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/506/hironobusakaguchi.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 18, 2010, 02:22:13 PM
We knew about that and he wasn't kidding. Read old post or look at the date of these links (October 2009)

Who Does This New Kingdom Hearts Character Look Like? (http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/10/who-does-this-new-kingdom-hearts-character-look-like/)
Master Eraqus (?) and Land of Departure (http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/136603-master-eraqus-land-departure-23.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 18, 2010, 02:58:22 PM
...honestly, he looks just like every japanese samurai master. >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: BassDS on September 19, 2010, 03:01:39 AM
Well I've been hearing rumors that they may remake Days using Birth by Sleep's battle system. I enjoyed the DS game, so I'd be happy if this turns out to be true.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 19, 2010, 03:08:35 AM
Well I've been hearing rumors that they may remake Days using Birth by Sleep's battle system. I enjoyed the DS game, so I'd be happy if this turns out to be true.
Honestly, I have no idea if I would even give a [tornado fang] about that.

Just gimme KH3 so we can end the story quickly and move on to the next thing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 19, 2010, 07:03:36 AM
Well I've been hearing rumors that they may remake Days using Birth by Sleep's battle system. I enjoyed the DS game, so I'd be happy if this turns out to be true.

...you sure didn't hear wrong? I mean, that's what Re:coded is; coded remade with BBS's battle system.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 19, 2010, 08:59:50 AM
I... wasn't kidding

(http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20100701024446/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/4/40/Master_Eraqus.png/335px-Master_Eraqus.png)(http://img836.imageshack.us/img836/506/hironobusakaguchi.png)
I know. I saw it too.

I just want to see Uematsu and Amano in this now. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 19, 2010, 03:21:46 PM
Honestly, I have no idea if I would even give a [tornado fang] about that.

Just gimme KH3 so we can end the story quickly and move on to the next thing.
You really think this will end on KH3?!
AHAHAHAHAHHAHA!
No, don't think so.

lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 19, 2010, 03:23:26 PM
Well... they could end Sora's story and start with a new main character or something.

But KH won't die anytime soon.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 19, 2010, 03:27:01 PM
Nomura already confirmed that Kingdom Hearts III is just the end of the 'Xehanort Saga' and afterwards there will be a new main character alongside Sora, but Sora will still be the central character.

This is old new guys :v
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 19, 2010, 03:49:45 PM
Nomura already confirmed that Kingdom Hearts III is just the end of the 'Xehanort Saga' and afterwards there will be a new main character alongside Sora, but Sora will still be the central character.

This is old new guys :v
I know that.

I just want THIS STORY to end so I can move on and let this saga go on by itself. I can't stand leaving a story I used to like halfway.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 19, 2010, 03:54:03 PM
You're so conceited, I wasn't even directing that at you.

Seeing as I've told that to you a couple of times, I assumed you would have remembered.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 20, 2010, 10:13:13 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZo7LuZEy1I&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 20, 2010, 10:40:07 PM
2:00: Was that Lightning I just saw as an avatar? Holy [parasitic bomb], if this game has customization, it'll give me an excuse to buy this game.

But one thing though: Why must they do that "multi-tv" effect almost every trailer?  o-O
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 20, 2010, 10:44:58 PM
2:00: Was that Lightning I just saw as an avatar? Holy [parasitic bomb], if this game has customization, it'll give me an excuse to buy this game.

The original game had customization, so i'd assume that the system applies here too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on September 21, 2010, 05:05:13 AM
The avatar's are cute though; what do they do game-wise?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2010, 08:17:47 AM
Damnit, another game I'm gonna have to save up for.

Looks awesome though.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 21, 2010, 10:12:56 PM
[spoiler=Re:coded, KH3D and BBS:FM info]--Re:coded:--
 
    * At first we were thinking that the path crossing system areas would pile up to 100 levels, but now it seems something good happens when 100 levels are cleared.
    * There are 800 Avatar Kingdom parts, including rare items and items that can be redistributed in the path crossing areas.
    * The synthesis system has been made easier to understand and a help menu was added.
    * You need to acquire 20 trophies in order to see the Secret addition. It seems the secret scene will be a short cutscene, but the conversation is very important.
    * The next title is Kingdom Hearts 3D. The story takes place after Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded. Now that Re:Coded is over the Osaka team is meeting up and beginning  development.


--Birth by Sleep Final Mix--

    * Out of the new additions, the biggest is probably the boss battle with the person wearing an Organization coat from the North American version. The true nature of this battle can’t be revealed yet.
    * Besides, compared to the Final Mixes up until now, there aren’t as many added elements so a number of additional bosses were added.
    * The armored character from the end of the Tokyo Game Show trailer can be fought in the Mirage Arena. What his existence is, if you saw his name it’d be easy to understand. He’s even stronger than the man in the Organization coat.
    * You can fight the armored character, though it’s very difficult. When Director Nomura played against it, he lost every time.
    * It can be challenged playing one-player, but its strength is even greater than the man in the Organization coat. During development, it was called the strongest enemy of all the additional bosses.
    * Among other additions, they include the choice to play on the most difficult Critical Mode, Megaflare is weakened, and the facial models of young Sora, Riku, and Kairi have been upgraded to higher quality models.
    * Also the Secret Episode was added. As for the additional Secret movie, it’s still secret. The contents are being prepared. The requirements to see the new Secret movie are simple.[/spoiler]

Since KH3D is the latest in the storyline, it's weird how Sora and Riku are still in their KH1 clothes... With each game, the plot becomes more and more needlessly convoluted. :P

Quote from: Original Sin from KHInsider
Kingdom Hearts: After 2 And Coded But Before 3, 3D Over 3 Weeks, 2 Days and A Few Hours, coming 2011 to the Nintendo 3DS.
pretty much
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 22, 2010, 09:29:35 AM
I look forward to seeing videos of that secret episode and secret movie when it happens.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 25, 2010, 08:51:06 PM
(http://img543.imageshack.us/img543/333/fm01.jpg) (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201009/25034046.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 25, 2010, 09:40:15 PM
Nice helmet, Sakaguchi
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 04, 2010, 02:06:01 AM
More Re:Coded stuff, including some fun battles, the Command Matrix and other things. (http://www.wiiz.fr/article.php?a=32193)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 04, 2010, 02:33:08 AM
Nice! Now I really want this.. :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 06, 2010, 07:49:47 PM
ReCoded is [tornado fang]ing awesome.
I'm at level 9 and I just left TRAVERSE Town.
Can't say I'm not having fun. I am having fun.
Tough, all the [tornado fang]ing jumping on blocks pisses me off.

Still better than ORGY XIII - THE BORING GAME.

It's a shame I don't understand what's happenin'.
Tough I do managed to sorta figure out the battle system... kinda.

EDIT: Fixed a mistake.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 06, 2010, 08:12:31 PM
Do you mean "though" instead of "tough"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 06, 2010, 08:53:31 PM
Do you mean "though" instead of "tough"?
...
I meant a different mistake. but it seems I overlooked the one you mentioned. I'm such a silly billy, tee hee. : P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 06, 2010, 08:54:35 PM
Well your post was a bit hard to read like that... got confused until I realized that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 06, 2010, 10:35:30 PM
Dohohohohoho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6d-de9eDos
WARNING! SPOILERS, BITCHES!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 06, 2010, 10:38:35 PM
Re:Coded coming January 1st in the US (http://kingdomheartsrecoded.com/us/)

Opening
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVxDJX4HV38[/youtube]

Dohohohohoho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6d-de9eDos
WARNING! SPOILERS, BITCHES!

Was just about to post that. Screw you! XD

The last thing Yen Sid said... that would be an awesome setup for KH3D.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on October 06, 2010, 10:40:20 PM
Dohohohohoho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6d-de9eDos
WARNING! SPOILERS, BITCHES!
Howq very convenient for Mr. Bald...some baddies set up some complex plots to be ressurected...he just has to be killed...twice to be ressurected. Points for creativity there :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 06, 2010, 10:48:10 PM
Wow... I think that just untangled some of the mess that the story for KH is. Because that... that actually makes sense.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on October 06, 2010, 11:34:53 PM
Birth by Sleep alone tied up alot of things.

I'm starting to think that some are overthinking alot of things in KH.  There is still a fair bit that is not that hard to follow.

Either way, that secret ending is indeed a very nice setup to KH3DS~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 06, 2010, 11:43:25 PM
It is.

[spoiler=My Synopsis]
I have not played BBS (I wish I had, then I'd know more. CURSE MY NOT HAVING A PSP!)

Ahem.

As I see it, the first KH was simple. Kingdom Hearts was a door with great power, and Ansem wanted it. He used Riku to do so. Sora was the keyblade wielder so he had to stop the Heartless. He defeated Ansem and stopped him from devouring the Hearts of all worlds. Simple. The Heart is now freed.

KH:CoM added in the Organization. And also showed that Riku was also a keyblade wielder (I think), and his fight with darkness.

KHII added Nobodies, which are the captive shells of those lost, twisted by magic unless the one who lost the shell was powerful enough. Sora comes back, and defeats Xemnas, Xehanort's Nobody (much like Ansem was Xehanort's Heartless). Good, the body is now free. The freed body and heart can recombine.

Go back to BBS, from what I understand, and it fixes a lot of confusion. Such as how the hell the whole deal started. With Xehanort (actual Xehanort) appearing, and showing the genesis of the Organization (I think), and explaining things regarding Sora and Roxas (with Vanitas and Ventus). I could be wrong on this, as I haven't played it. But this is how I understand things.

That make sense?

Also, 358/2 Days was just a way to explain various events regarding Roxas to clear up some confusion. I still haven't beat that (save was erased at Day 250 or something) so I'm not sure about Xion, aside from what I've read in spoilers.
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on October 07, 2010, 12:09:18 AM
Damn, I really want to explain what BBS helps clear out, but since you haven't played it, I also don't want to spoil you the surprise of connecting things.  ):
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 07, 2010, 12:13:10 AM
Go ahead. I've spoiled myself on the secret ending of Re:Coded, of Xion (somewhat), and others, so go ahead.

And since I have no idea when I'll get a PSP to get it, I may never have that chance.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 19, 2010, 11:09:25 AM
I've ordered my copy of BBS.
Guys, please, tell me I can [tornado fang]ing change the voices to japanese, because I CAN'T [tornado fang]ing STAND ENGLISH AQUA!
Her voices is so horrible, that it just... ARRRGH!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 19, 2010, 10:52:52 PM
As always, you can't.

I thought Terra's voice was awful at first, but after listening to Aqua's, i can honestly say his voice is now decent.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on October 20, 2010, 10:33:18 AM
As always, you can't.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGHhhmfdkghksmkgmgskdsmgksdm

I thought Terra's voice was awful at first, but after listening to Aqua's, i can honestly say his voice is now decent.
Terra's not so bad... at least he can kinda do emotions if he wants to.
The [sonic slicer] who voices Aqua on the other hand...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 24, 2010, 04:32:02 AM
More on Kingdom Hearts 3DS (http://gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=145836)

Most worlds will be completely new.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 24, 2010, 04:54:25 AM
It says something about a few dozen soras raining from the sky.. Oh great, nomura is at it yet again. >.>

But new worlds must mean is a good thing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on December 24, 2010, 11:19:22 AM
Oh you guys. There's nothing wrong with Aqua's voice. Terra matches his character just fine and Aqua just sounds "different" than what you probably "expect" from a female character like her. She's got a hint of accent to her, which is intriguing because I can't seem to place it no matter how much I try. She's got a myriad of different personality forms that are all expressed rather well, unlike the other two... given Terra is basically just "raeg" and Vent is just "silly" most of the time. *shrugs*

I don't think anyone in BBS had bad voice acting, honestly. Obviously none of you have faced bad dubbing. Spoiled brats.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 24, 2010, 01:21:51 PM
I don't think anyone in BBS had bad voice acting, honestly. Obviously none of you have faced bad dubbing. Spoiled brats.
COME AGAIN?! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVO_1y0t0TA)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on December 24, 2010, 01:30:11 PM
Whatever it was, it was blocked. Due to copyright laws.

Oh well.

Unless it tops CARDCAPTORS, which can't be topped, mind you... since it not only had BAD dubbing, but was missing a LARGE portion of episodes AND rearranged airing AND the entire style of the show was "changed" along with a number of alterations to the script to "westernize" it and a load of other bull and... *takes a deep breath* ... yeah. 8| Considering Card Captor Sakura was one of my favorite shows, it is a miserable existence to allow to exist.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on December 24, 2010, 01:42:15 PM
No, I can't say that i like Aqua's voice actor. She ended up sounding like some... tone-deaf surfer... i guess.
Leonard Nimoy's (final) role as Master Xehanort was amazing, and more than made up any of the voices roles which i didn't like.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 24, 2010, 01:52:58 PM
Unless it tops CARDCAPTORS, which can't be topped, mind you... since it not only had BAD dubbing, but was missing a LARGE portion of episodes AND rearranged airing AND the entire style of the show was "changed" along with a number of alterations to the script to "westernize" it and a load of other bull and... *takes a deep breath* ... yeah. 8| Considering Card Captor Sakura was one of my favorite shows, it is a miserable existence to allow to exist.
It was an example of polish dub of MEGAMAN NT WARRIOR.
[tornado fang]ing copyright block.

Well, anyway... almost nothing is able to top Cardcaptors, as far as I know. But what I wanted to show you was still pretty bad. Those same people dubbed Shaman King and other anime from 4Kids for Jetix Poland (Now it's Disney X D tough).

If you want to see an example, put: Shaman King PL or something on youtube and hear it.

I still stand by my statement that the [sonic slicer] who voices Aqua is a crappy VA. Just because something isn't on the level of CARDCAPTORS, it doesn't mean it's not BAD. Keep that in mind.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on December 24, 2010, 02:07:48 PM
Then I guess I must be doing some serious drugs that you guys aren't.

Except I'm not. So I dunno. What's going on here? Do we all have a different level of quality that isn't on the same terms yet we're able to acknowledge pure suck?

I guess beyond pure suck, there's just levels of... acceptance and opinion. I like Aqua, my opinion is that her VA isn't shabby.

I... begrudgingly accept that you guys don't grasp this level of hearing I seem to have. But then... well. I did watch all of Cardcaptors. Twice.

Maybe my ears are dead. I dunno.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 24, 2010, 06:36:25 PM
To be honest here, the voice acting in BBS isn't bad if you ask me.

There could be much worse. I think it works.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on December 24, 2010, 09:32:53 PM
B-but I liked the voices. O^O
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 25, 2010, 05:22:59 AM
As did I, Vixy. As did I...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 25, 2010, 09:15:47 AM
Same here.  Even though I tend to...pay attention to something else (such as overall tone in lines and such, and find connections, etc.).

I like BBS Voice work overall.  Hell, Corey Burton as Ansem the Wise is AN EXCELLENT replacement to Christopher Lee.  So I have nothing to fear on hearing such a sexy, deep voice lol.

Aqua's VA is not bad, certain lines could've been done slightly better, but they are far from when they do happen.  Terra's VA works for who Terra is, so I had no problem, same case w/ Ven.

My fav is perhaps Mark Hamill as Eraqus.  I still get mindblow'd that it's LITERALLY the Joker voicing Eraqus.  And he did [tornado fang]ing awesome.

(I also loved Jessica Martin's performance as Samus, *shrugs* lol)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 14, 2011, 05:53:30 PM
BUMPITY!!

So I've been playing Re:Coded, and I have a question.

Any advice to taking on the final System Sector in Hollow Bastion (the one that you get Ultima Weapon from)? I have to say, the 13 floors and defeating the Eliminator for one of the floor challenges seems a bit daunting.

Then again, I did do all 30 layers of Olympus Coliseum...
Title: Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance]
Post by: Phi on January 18, 2011, 10:23:52 PM
(http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110118140652/kingdomhearts/images/7/7a/KH3D_Dream_Drop_Distance.PNG)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6rSwB2MdUE[/youtube]

Gameplay looks incredible. And HELL YES, Notre Dame!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on January 18, 2011, 10:27:47 PM
Yes, give me even more reasons to buy a 3DS, Square! owo
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 19, 2011, 06:22:22 AM
Damn! The gameplay is.... *drools*

I have to buy a 3DS now, but I don't think I can reserve one due to money being tight for me right now. :'(
Well I can wait.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 19, 2011, 03:40:33 PM
HERP DERP
[spoiler]3D MODELS FROM BBS CAN BE RIPPED AND CONVERTED (with BONES) TO OTHER 3D MODELING FORMATS (preferable collada .dae) FOR SOME TIME NAO!
(http://i56.tinypic.com/33lecep.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/z5p1.jpg)

Go to xentax 3D Models forum for further instructions... or ask me, and I shall deliver them.
As in instructions for the process of ripping and converting... kekekeke.
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 19, 2011, 04:43:25 PM
Volume 2 confirmed~ (video)

[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eMIwLQjcnE[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2D4ClOd1_0[/youtube][/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 19, 2011, 04:44:20 PM
Another prequel...

He really is just making it up as he goes.

Looking forward to Nanomachines of DARKNESS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: nobody on January 19, 2011, 04:46:09 PM
You know that the plot is gonna be so convoluted and crap (more than it already is) by the time KH3 comes along that it will be terrible no matter what.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on January 19, 2011, 04:46:49 PM
Volume 2? o.o
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 19, 2011, 04:47:45 PM
Kingdom Hearts 0.5, the prequel that fills up the blanks.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Volume 2.
Takes place directly after the first BBS. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 19, 2011, 04:49:39 PM
If anything, it better include the two extra boss they got in Final Mix... and maybe Monstro.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on January 19, 2011, 04:52:47 PM
so TWO more side games will be coming out before III? xD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 19, 2011, 04:55:32 PM
I dunno, this "completely new" game looks like it'll have more about how Sora, Riku and Kairi got to Destiny Island and maybe bits about how the Organization gets formed and station themselves in the Castle of Oblivion and Radiant Garden, among other things. And some more plot points between Mickey/Ansem the Wise, and Terranort working with Braig on getting their hands on Kingdom Hearts. ^^;

Sequel to BBS, prequel to KH1.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: nobody on January 19, 2011, 04:57:40 PM
I dunno, this "completely new" game looks like it'll have more about how Sora, Riku and Kairi got to Destiny Island and maybe bits about how the Organization gets formed and station themselves in the Castle of Oblivion and Radiant Garden, among other things. And some more plot points between Mickey/Ansem the Wise, and Terranort working with Braig on getting their hands on Kingdom Hearts. ^^;

Sequel to BBS, prequel to KH1.
So where does actual gameplay go, if that was to be the case?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 19, 2011, 05:00:19 PM
So where does actual gameplay go, if that was to be the case?
The gameplay will be replaced by quick time events, DARKNESS, more cutscenes and DARKNESS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 19, 2011, 05:02:58 PM
Quick Time Events pretty much, and...

So where does actual gameplay go, if that was to be the case?

It could have many aspect really, depending on who the playable characters are. XD

1. Aqua fighting the Darkness. At this time I don't think Ansem the Wise will actually be there at the point of Volume 2, since the event where he gets stuck in the Darkness doesn't happen until KH2 where he shoots his machine thingy at Kingdom Hearts.
2. You are Sora that has Ven's soul inside him and you are stuck in Destiny Island or doing other things with Riku, Kairi and the FF characters.
3. You are Terranort that is forming the Organization along with Braig (Xigbar) and gather new members. Think 358/2 Days type game.

Any of those or all 3. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: CephiYumi on January 19, 2011, 05:04:03 PM
So Dream Drop Descent is also about KH1 era Sora, they jus really don't wanna touch future plot things (I guess it's hard to go through all of it?)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 19, 2011, 05:06:54 PM
1. Aqua fighting the Darkness. At this time I don't think Ansem the Wise will actually be there at the point of Volume 2, since the event where he gets stuck in the Darkness doesn't happen until KH2 where he shoots his machine thingy at Kingdom Hearts.
Umm... Ansem was thrown in to the DARKNESS once way before KH2, if I remember correctly.
But yeah, I don't think he'll be there because Aqua meets him for the first time when he falls in the second time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 19, 2011, 05:11:57 PM
Can't they just make it a video at this point?

Wait, no, then they wouldn't milk money out of it.

It's getting really tempting to just hit Nomura upside the head with a baseball bat.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: nobody on January 19, 2011, 05:15:04 PM
so TWO more side games will be coming out before III? xD
There will be way more than that, considering that Nomura wants to release a KH game a year and KH3 is still years away.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 19, 2011, 06:14:20 PM
To me, since the trailer for Dream Drop Distance starts out with the extra scene from Re:Coded mentioning the Mark of Mastery, maybe that test to prove oneself as a Keyblade master is just a simulation, or a dream. Hence all the improbable. And to master it, one is set to their forms when first wielding the Keyblades (in this case, KH1 Sora and Riku).

That's what I think, at least.

As for the new one, sounds interesting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 19, 2011, 06:23:46 PM
[tornado fang].
Did anybody back up those videos about "volume 2"?
Because Square worked fast, and blocked THEM ALL.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 19, 2011, 06:53:12 PM
I have part 2 of the secret ending video still up to view on my tabs so I guess I could record it using CamStudio.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 19, 2011, 07:29:15 PM
I have part 2 of the secret ending video still up to view on my tabs so I guess I could record it using CamStudio.
Thanks, but it seems there's no need for that now.
http://vimeo.com/18961214
BACKUP!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 19, 2011, 11:16:34 PM
^Good... because the quality and sound sucks on CamStudio. 8)

Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix Soundtrack

[spoiler]
[youtube]2yPU_g826AU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]

[youtube]zsa725bCGlw&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]

[youtube]jmm9BjPouZ4&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]

[youtube]2Anp3nT7VEQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]

[youtube]k0RWJoXmyOU&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]

[youtube]pjabfQnWbn0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/youtube]
[/spoiler]

These are godly... especially Hunter of the Dark! It's just... Wow. Just wow.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 19, 2011, 11:22:51 PM
So Dream Drop Descent is also about KH1 era Sora, they jus really don't wanna touch future plot things (I guess it's hard to go through all of it?)

Actually, this game is the latest timeline in the series. I'm assuming story-wise, KHIII should be right after it.

As for why their in their KH1 clothing, i have no idea.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on January 19, 2011, 11:44:12 PM
Superdee is correct, actually Nomura recently confirmed it via this set of news around the last bit o' paragraphs (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/19/kingdom_hearts_3ds_detailed/)

"Of particular note in Nomura's statement is that he referred to the game's storyline as "the prologue for the final battle as the story approaches the final stages for the current series just ahead of the Kingdom Hearts series' 10th anniversary." "
2012 release for KH3?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 26, 2011, 07:50:33 PM
http://www.mediafire.com/?uvbtma3vdxjpv91
Here, have the BBS FINAL MIX tracks in a nice package.
Not my upload.

Posted on: January 20, 2011, 01:16:46
For the love of [tornado fang]...
Finally beat the game as Aqua... now onto either Ventus or DARKNESSGUY.
Which should I pick?

Goddamnit Vanitas, you [sonic slicer]. It took less failures to defeat your final form than it took to defeat you in Never Land... and when fighting Braig.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 26, 2011, 07:53:32 PM
Just curious...

Anyone got the human names for the Orgy members? I haven't gotten the chance to play BBS (seen it played, but haven't played it myself) so I'm just wondering.

Obviously, Xemnas was Ansem (Xehanort), Xigbar is Braig, Axel is Lea, and Roxas is Sora but... the others?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 26, 2011, 08:11:16 PM
Just curious...

Anyone got the human names for the Orgy members? I haven't gotten the chance to play BBS (seen it played, but haven't played it myself) so I'm just wondering.

Obviously, Xemnas was Ansem (Xehanort), Xigbar is Braig, Axel is Lea, and Roxas is Sora but... the others?
1. Go to http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com
2. Search names of all the Orgy XIII members.
3. ????
4. PROFIT
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 26, 2011, 08:13:40 PM
right... that was my original plan that I forgot..

thanks!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on January 26, 2011, 08:14:53 PM
Xemnas = Ansem
Xigbar = Braig
Vexen = Even
Lexaeus = Elaeus (sp?)
Xaldin = Dilan
Zexion = Enzio
Axel = Lea
Saix = Isa

we don't know the rest for now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 26, 2011, 09:03:14 PM
Yeah, that's what the site said.

And it was Aeleus.

Also, read up on a few articles there and a lot more makes sense now.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on January 28, 2011, 04:30:24 AM
larxene = relena?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 28, 2011, 06:14:12 AM
Marluxia = Lamuria?

Demyx = Myde?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on January 29, 2011, 02:09:01 AM
Still waiting to hear the relief that they will ABANDON the crappy fgtry that is the old outfits and style of Sora and Riku... I mean, REALLY? It doesn't even MAKE SENSE. It has to be the dumbest idea I've ever heard.

This is the kind of thing that can make your balls inert.

[parasitic bomb] Nomura.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on January 29, 2011, 02:31:17 PM
from what the trailer gave away it might be cause they are training in their dreams and memories(again o__O)
well they want to become True Keyblade Masters whatever the benefits of that are
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 29, 2011, 07:16:35 PM
That's what I thought as well, Ephidiel.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Aresian on January 29, 2011, 10:43:01 PM
Still gay.

Lemme know when we're done with that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: STM on January 30, 2011, 05:43:31 AM
Spoilers: Sora and friends defeat Xehanort and everything goes back to normal, including all the Org members back to human forms, Ven, Terra, and Aqua reunited, and everything being sunshine and rainbows.

The final cutscene is Sora's kid with [spoiler]Aqua[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 30, 2011, 07:58:42 AM
Still waiting to hear the relief that they will ABANDON the crappy fgtry that is the old outfits and style of Sora and Riku... I mean, REALLY? It doesn't even MAKE SENSE. It has to be the dumbest idea I've ever heard.

This is the kind of thing that can make your balls inert.

[parasitic bomb] Nomura.

Nomura may not be as dumb as we thought. (http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/01/30/kh3d_sora_riku_clothes/) Even if they only change midway through the game.
Quote
Nomura actually hasn't drawn any specific drawings for Kingdom Hearts 3D yet. He's actually looking into an idea of changing Sora and Riku's clothing. One of the reasons for this is that if the characters appear in the same clothing, some people might think that KH3D is a remake.

Of course, Sora and Riku have to appear in their original Kingdom Hearts forms as part of the story. Nomura said that he's considering having them appear in their current clothing at the start of the game, and change midway through.

Seriously, not only are the clothes going to change, but they might be BRAND [tornado fang]ing NEW attire! Curious how well made the design will be.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 30, 2011, 01:21:53 PM
Curious how well made the design will be.
You REALLY need to ask?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Fxeni on January 30, 2011, 05:49:47 PM
My guess is that it will probably involve zippers, perhaps quite a few of them 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 30, 2011, 06:21:30 PM
Despite that, i still thought Sora's KHII outfit was well designed at the very least. Better than Riku's "bishie" look, that's for sure.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 30, 2011, 08:28:33 PM
Yeah, I can't wait. ^.^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 09, 2011, 11:20:28 PM
After many months with no significant information on the series, we now find out that KH3D will be playable at TGS.

Quote from: KH insider
We know that Final Fantasy Versus XIII won't be at the Tokyo Game Show (in case you didn't know, read this story). So what will Square Enix be showing in its booth (besides Assassin's Creed Revelations)?

In this week's Dengeki PlayStation (as summed up at Sokuho@Hokanko), Tetsuya Nomura reveals that the company plans on having playable versions of Final Fantasy XIII-2, Final Fantasy Type-0, Kingdom Hearts 3D and Theatrhythm Final Fantasy.

XIII-2 was already playable at E3, and Type-0 will get a downloadable demo later this week. But TGS should end up being our first chance to get hands-on time with Kingdom Hearts 3D and Theatrhythm.

Joining the playable titles, Square Enix will have its usual Open Megatheater showing the latest game footage. Nomura hopes to release the footage from this online as soon as possible (you'll recall that they managed to do this last year, much to everyone's surprise.)

Nomura had some strong words for KH3D, saying that its quality is at the level of a console game. The motions that were shown in the game's trailers have been fully realized, right down to running on the walls. KH3D will have the flashiest motion of the series thus far, he promised.

The development schedule for KH3D has reached high pitch, Nomura said. He hopes to release it as soon as possible following the start of the new year.

The interview also touched briefly on the future of the Kingdom Hearts series. Nomura admitted that it's become difficult to get new players into the series at present. This is one thing they're hoping to address as part of the series' 10th anniversary. One part of this plan is some sort of "HD technical test" for the series.

Kingdom Hearts 3D won't be the only Nomura title that comes out early next year. Nomura also said to expect Theatrhythm, a project on which he's serving as creative producer, early in the new year. He referred to the 3DS rhythm title as the first Final Fantasy 25th anniversary title, suggesting that more could be on the way.

TGS is only a month away. Nomura has never failed at making a dull KH trailer, so i eagerly await an in-depth look at this game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ephidiel on August 09, 2011, 11:56:02 PM
My guess is that it will probably involve zippers, perhaps quite a few of them 8D
you forgot the belts
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on August 10, 2011, 12:12:43 AM
you forgot the belts

And you forgot the darkness.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on August 10, 2011, 01:49:32 AM
Did someone say Darkness?  8D

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWMZb3_Gt5Y[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 10, 2011, 03:07:34 AM
Marluxia = Lamuria?

Demyx = Myde?

hi there.... apparently only founder mebers form "XIII [Top Spin]s" have modified names, newcomers like marluxia, axel bla bla bla, were named by xenmas, and roxas....well he is coneceted to the main character, he have to have a name using this method
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on August 10, 2011, 03:09:43 AM
Do you have a source on that, or do I have to call bullshit?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on August 10, 2011, 03:20:58 AM
"XIII [Top Spin]s"

Real classy. B(

I think Xemnas renamed the non-founders. Dunno for sure; I'd have to check.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 10, 2011, 03:25:48 AM
At the very least, Roxas was named by Xemnas. It was seen in KHII Final Mix+ and the intro for 358/2. It was never said if Marluxia or Axel went through the same process.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 10, 2011, 03:30:47 AM
Real classy. B(




sorry, i couldn`t resist, do you know how many gay jokes those guys have inspired?
anyway. they never say if the "non founder" members have modified version of their original names, but every thing point that, maybe because roxas is a part of sora, a wielder of a nice an shiny keyblade , a useful tool in xemnas plan to gather hearts, he deserved a special treat. the rest have names from zero
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on August 10, 2011, 03:33:11 AM
from zero

Oh you just HAD to go there, didn't you? >0< (Ryotaro Okiayu)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 10, 2011, 03:35:13 AM
Oh you just HAD to go there, didn't you? >0< (Ryotaro Okiayu)

 i don`t get  it XDD
im gonna play kh2 a little maybe it helps XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on August 10, 2011, 03:37:12 AM
sorry, i couldn`t resist, do you know how many gay jokes those guys have inspired?

Not an excuse.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Satoryu on August 10, 2011, 03:37:44 AM
In BBS you see Lea and Isa, who Axel and Saix are clearly the Nobodies of. So it's not all of them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on August 10, 2011, 03:39:24 AM
i don`t get  it XDD

Terra's voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.
Zero (Rockman X)'s voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.
Alucard (Castlevania)'s voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.

:3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 10, 2011, 03:41:53 AM
The X is the badge of being an Organisation member, regardless of where they came from.

We just don't know all the original names (yet) >_>' But if we get this...
(http://i1003.photobucket.com/albums/af152/Kojima-san/snapshot20110119145955ahgt.png)
Terranort is at Radiant Garden at this point, so... the beginning of Org XIII and a chance for more names?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 10, 2011, 03:42:37 AM
"XIII [Top Spin]s"
Real classy. B(

Oh, not this again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 10, 2011, 03:43:29 AM
With all those secret reports scattered throughout the series, i would be quite surprised if they haven't delved into the naming process. Yeah, i know about the "X" in each Organization member's name. But did Xemnas name them first-hand?

I've read through most of them in KH2 and some others posted on the web. But that's about it. Nomura loves hinting at character origins in those reports, so it's possible the answer is in one of those games... somewhere.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 10, 2011, 05:36:02 PM
Terra's voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.
Zero (Rockman X)'s voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.
Alucard (Castlevania)'s voice actor is Ryotaro Okiayu.

:3
now everything fits pefectly.... :O
die heartless you don`t belong in this world....worlds yeah this
what is a reploid? a miserable pile of wires and hearts
but enough talk.......... heart at you!!!!!!

sorry i couldn`t resist :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on August 10, 2011, 06:42:42 PM
Did someone say Darkness?  8D

No! I said the darkness!

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRYNYb30nxU[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 10, 2011, 06:50:24 PM
You win again, Acid *shakes fist*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 12, 2011, 07:26:21 AM
I like how my pondering led to such... interesting conversation.

Ahem. Now that I've played and beaten BbS, I'm ready for DDD. Also, replaying the original makes for an interesting timeline. Such as how quickly Radiant Garden fell to darkness.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on August 12, 2011, 05:31:26 PM
It is nteresting except for the part bout tthe X Blade,the Ventus/Sora connection and Terranort.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 12, 2011, 07:33:50 PM
It is nteresting except for the part bout tthe X Blade,the Ventus/Sora connection and Terranort.

I always thought Terranort was the absolute best part of the story. Ven's story was disappointing, nothing but friendship mumbo-jumbo (which was milked more than Terra and Aqua's plot line). The revelation of his "light" going inside Sora was really cool though.

Also, i find it funny that those three "un-interesting" events you mentioned were some of the most vital parts of the game's story. :/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 13, 2011, 09:55:02 AM
The revelation of his "light" going inside Sora was really cool though.
I loved how that was Sora's inheritance to the keyblade, and Terra's was to Riku.
Sqenix is really good at fleshing out things like that. I loved how the secret ending for re:Coded went: [spoiler]Now that Ansem, Seeker of Darkness and Xemnas are defeated, Master Xehanort can return.[/spoiler] It made sense, but had never occured to me previously.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 13, 2011, 11:31:11 AM
I loved how that was Sora's inheritance to the keyblade, and Terra's was to Riku.

That has nothing to do with it. Remember, Sora stole Riku's in the first one? There has been nothing of yet that contradicts it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 13, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
Riku was able to hold Sora's keyblade (at Hollow Bastion) for a brief moment, the fact that they both were able to hold *a* keyblade.
This was because Terra committed his keyblade to Riku, alongside Aqua committing hers to Kairi, when Terra and Aqua arrived at the Destiny Islands. Ventus' broken heart connected to Sora, as Superdee said above with the 'light', which did the same thing as the other two.

EDIT: Right, I didn't know that Terra/Riku's keyblade was the one that appears on Destiny Islands when the Darkside attacks.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 13, 2011, 01:16:09 PM
No, the Keyblade in the first game is definitely Riku's. The Key is first summoned by Riku, but he gets swept away to Hollow Bastion so it automatically goes to Sora.

When they meet up in Traverse Town, Riku is able to hold onto the Keyblade without Sora being able to take it back (like he does previously with Leon) because it belongs to Riku, but he gives it back.

Later in Hollow Bastion, he's able to summon it off Sora because it belongs to him, but it eventually chooses Sora over him because he has the stronger heart.

I'm pretty sure the first game explains this, but if you haven't played it in awhile it'd probably be an easy detail forget.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on August 14, 2011, 02:37:10 AM
BBS is refreshing in terms of story and gameplay but it opens just as many holes as it closes. I sort of of have a love/hate with this game, I like its challenging gameplay and story but I hate how it completely made the first game irrelevant to the storyline. THe Heartless were just a joke after KH1.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 14, 2011, 04:19:30 AM
BBS is refreshing in terms of story and gameplay but it opens just as many holes as it closes.

Yeah, the KH series became like that since 2. In fact, Nomura outright stated that KH3D will "leave players guessing" about certain events that will transpire in the game. The thing is, it was done this way for the sake of speculation. They want fans to theorize and discuss about who is who, what is what (etc.) I'll be the first one to say that i don't find all those riddles spouted out throughout the series to be annoying.

Sure they can be "WTF?", but by the time the Xehanort saga is over, everything should wrap up nicely.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on August 14, 2011, 12:26:15 PM
^ same, but I always find any mystery in many stories to be intriguing and fun thinking.

I do hope KH3 (not 3Ds) to have a journal/encyclopedia similar to MGS4Database and the Xenosaga 3 Database<3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 18, 2011, 11:24:57 AM
Having replayed the first recently, the Keyblade chooses Sora after his "my friends are my power!" speech. The messed-up part is how Donald and Goofy ditch Sora when Riku takes the Keyblade back. Although, according to a Xehanort Report where he states that a Keyblade Master can remove hearts, which Sora does to release Kairi's... Does this mean he showed the Mark that early?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on August 18, 2011, 02:52:11 PM
I would think that taking down the big bad would qualify for that as is. I really said to myself "is this really necessary?" when hearing the plot for KH3DS. No, that's fine, we just took down the heartless big bad and all the crazy nobody leaders in giant city sized battles saving the universe TWICE. But, no, we're not keyblade masters or anything.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on August 18, 2011, 07:39:40 PM
To be fair, it's more of a title and it's not just about skill. Who knows, maybe the whole procedure unlocks some hidden power or something like that. Also, I think they'll need it if they ever want to get Ven's comatose body out of Castle Oblivion.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 18, 2011, 09:59:40 PM
Who knows, maybe the whole procedure unlocks some hidden power or something like that. Also, I think they'll need it if they ever want to get Ven's comatose body out of Castle Oblivion.

Yeah, that's possible. Aqua was only able to create Castle Oblivion because Eraqus taught her the technique due to becoming a Keyblade Master. Thus Ven and Terra were unable to do so. Sora and/or Riku will likely be forced to learn that technique as well, since that might be the staple power of becoming Master. Other than that new ability, i'm not sure if "Master" bears any significance besides the ranking.

On a side note, i thought of something interesting: If Sora or Riku do indeed learn the technique, what's to say either of them won't preform the same move Aqua did? Create a completely brand new area/location to explore. That could be a really awesome start-up for KH3. Just some food for thought.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 18, 2011, 10:12:07 PM
That would be cool. But it brings up the fact that Donald and Goofy call Sora a keyblade master throughout the first game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on August 18, 2011, 10:22:22 PM
That would be cool. But it brings up the fact that Donald and Goofy call Sora a keyblade master throughout the first game.
Didn't they call him that because they didn't know he wasn't one?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 19, 2011, 02:34:06 AM
To be fair, it's more of a title and it's not just about skill. Who knows, maybe the whole procedure unlocks some hidden power or something like that. Also, I think they'll need it if they ever want to get Ven's comatose body out of Castle Oblivion.

Nomura already said in an interview somewhere that Aqua was the only one capable of getting Ven's body out of Castle Oblivion because she was the only one who had the correct memories to arrive at the room his body is in, which is why Xemnas couldn't find it when he was looking.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on August 19, 2011, 03:18:19 AM
Retcon!!!!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 19, 2011, 09:08:38 PM
well... a little question, if xenahort was the bald guy, that means, the human xenmas also stole his name before use the name ansem??  :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on August 19, 2011, 10:32:17 PM
Xemnas is Xehanort, and vice versa. Or rather, Terranort. The Ansem name was stolen when he was still human.

The real Ansem was imprisoned somewhere, I think, and became DiZ.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on August 20, 2011, 06:38:30 AM
soooo.... the xenahort we see in kh2 during flashbacks is terranort then?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on August 20, 2011, 07:07:15 AM
soooo.... the xenahort we see in kh2 during flashbacks is terranort then?

Obviously.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 13, 2011, 09:45:42 PM
Copied from the SE thread. (Blurry) gameplay at 5:22

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTZzE1A3Irg&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

KH confirmed for Donald and Goofy party, just like old times.

(http://www.khdestiny.fr/img/Autres/news/130911-kh3d-sora-gameplay-01.png)

(http://www.khdestiny.fr/img/Autres/news/130911-kh3d-sora-gameplay-05.png)

It's hard to tell, but his new outfit looks akin to Valor Form. And is that Traverse Town or a new world? Looks like it could be that Notre Dame world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 13, 2011, 10:09:24 PM
I guess we'll see on TGS. I'm expecting at least a big trailer.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 15, 2011, 05:10:18 AM
Neku from "The World Ends With You" appears in Kingdom Hearts 3D in Traverse Town, asking Sora he needs a partner for the 'Reaper's Game'.

Quote from the article:
Quote
The TGS demo has two parts. In Sora’s episode, you start in Traverse town. Sora calls for Riku, but finds Neku instead
who is hanging from a roof. He jumps down and shows Sora the number on his hand and mentions he needs a partner to play
the Reapers’ game with.

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/14/kingdom-hearts-3d-features-characters-from-the-world-ends-with-you/

I love TWEWY, but this is an interesting and nice surprise! I wonder if any other character, non-Disney, non-Final Fantasy, and non-Original characters will appear?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 15, 2011, 05:44:57 AM
Well, this "calls" for some Calling! 8D (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0569Wt-cZ0)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on September 15, 2011, 05:57:39 AM
Bwuh?

Now I have to wonder how large Neku's part in the story will be.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 15, 2011, 05:59:49 AM
That's awesome, but it makes this extremely relevant.

(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/halolz-dot-com-kingdomhearts2-twewy-nobodiescomic.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 15, 2011, 11:08:59 AM
SORA COUNT

REGULAR SORA
ROXAS, NOBODY CLONE OF SORA
VEN, CLONE OF ROXAS WHO IS A CLONE OF SORA MADE OUT OF HALF A SORA CLONE
VENTUS, CLONE OF ROXAS WHO IS A SORA CLONE WHO DIVIDES INTO TWO SORA CLONES
MEMORY SORA
XION, GIRL CLONE OF SORA
I DON'T KNOW IF ANTI SORA COUNTS BUT WE'LL PUT HIM IN
HEARTLESS SORA, [tornado fang] IT IT COUNTS
VANITAS, A SORA CLONE THAT IS ONE OF TWO SORA CLONES MADE OUT OF A SINGLE SORA CLONE
SION FROM THE BOUNCER, WHO IS SORA FROM THE FUTURE WHO CAME TO THE PAST TO STAR IN AN UNSUCCESSFUL GAME
AND NOW NEKU, A SORA CLONE FROM ANOTHER GAME

WHEN WILL IT END and I think I missed one or two

UPDATED.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 15, 2011, 11:42:26 AM
(http://creativeuncut.com/gallery-01/art/bnc-sion3.jpg)

Sion from the Bouncer, adult Sora from an alt dimension.  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 15, 2011, 01:20:49 PM
(http://s3.amazonaws.com/imgly_production/2003009/original.jpg)

(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/neku_kh3d_tgs.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/398199416.jpg)

Quote from: KH insider
We have part of the name of the dog-like pet, too! Seemingly he is (partially) named Ndanyan, and the bat accompanying Riku starts with "Kou"! We'll get the (full) translated names to you when we have them!

Quote
    KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: Dream Drop Distance Releasing Spring 2012 in Japan

    The trailer begins with Yen Sid’s voice explaining the circumstances of the adventure taking place this time around. It seems Riku and Sora will be contending to finally become Keyblade Masters. It takes place in “the world submerged in sleep”, but the details are still unknown. Also, the enemies are called Dream Eaters, goblins who consume sleep.

    Once again, Sora descends into Traverse Town, calling in search for Riku, when he hears the voice of a new character say, “The Noise are horrible…” The guest character appearing is Neku, the headphones toting main character from “It’s a Wonderful World” (The World Ends With You). It seems Neku is caught in the Reaper’s Game, where if you cannot complete the mission given by the Reapers, your existence will be eliminated. But he doesn’t have a partner; it seems Sora may be lending him a hand?

    Then suddenly the round form of an adorable creature appears. That creature is shown rolling about on the flat top side of a hand using the camera function. Just like a puppy, you can see it’s belly. Seems you can pet it using the touch pad, it looks so cute when it’s eyes light up! It seems Sora befriends it, riding upon it during battle and hopping around upon it. Also, it’s so speedy it’s hard to tell what’s happening, but since the original concept of the title is “bold action”, it seems that the battles are more refreshing than anything in the series so far!

    There is also a surprise in the final scene. There is a cutscene from Xehanort’s point of view, the camera faces Braig who says, “Has your memory returned?” Maybe this will be one of the memories explained in this title.

A ton more images and delicious information on the site! (http://www.khinsider.com/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on September 15, 2011, 02:00:25 PM
Hey, it looks like I can draw Sora's outfit the same way twice! :D

"World submerged in sleep", huh? Hopefully my "KH3D-Sora is really Xion" theory might still hold some ground...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 15, 2011, 03:00:13 PM
SORA COUNT

REGULAR SORA
ROXAS, NOBODY CLONE OF SORA
VEN, CLONE OF ROXAS WHO IS CLONE OF SORA
MEMORY SORA
XION, GIRL CLONE OF SORA
I DON'T KNOW IF ANTI SORA COUNTS BUT WE'LL PUT HIM IN
HEARTLESS SORA, [tornado fang] IT IT COUNTS
AND NOW NEKU, A SORA CLONE FROM ANOTHER GAME

WHEN WILL IT END and I think I missed one or two
and vannitas....a sora with black hair... how many soras are still out there? we will know soon, stay tuned...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 15, 2011, 07:23:43 PM
and vannitas....a sora with black hair... how many soras are still out there? we will know soon, stay tuned...

And with that, we can say that p. much Nomura writes his characters in a near-identical manner in each game/draws a character in a way so similar to his last it's no wonder we poke fun at him for it. Also that bat looks like Meta-Knight. No really.

Also Neku.. That means how old is TWEWY now?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 15, 2011, 09:33:05 PM
Updated my Sora Clone list.

...we have eleven Soras, ladies and gentlemen.

Oh Nomuraaaaaaaa
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Klavier Gavin on September 15, 2011, 09:38:11 PM
Updated my Sora Clone list.

...we have eleven Soras, ladies and gentlemen.

Oh Nomuraaaaaaaa

(http://i.imgur.com/jjUo1.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 15, 2011, 11:22:50 PM
I was looking at the site...

and then it crashed on me... :(

But it looks friggin' awesome!

EDIT: It seems the page just doesn't like Chrome right now; opened right up in Firefox. (This is why I have both).

But yeah, I gotta say. Neku looks pretty cool in full 3D. As for the tidbit that Famitsu translated...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 15, 2011, 11:25:51 PM
VEN, CLONE OF ROXAS WHO IS A CLONE OF SORA MADE OUT OF HALF A SORA CLONE
VENTUS, CLONE OF ROXAS WHO IS A SORA CLONE WHO DIVIDES INTO TWO SORA CLONES

Wait what.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 12:05:21 AM
Wait what.
Ven's two dudes. Ven and Vanitas. When it turns out he's too much of a pussy to do anything, Xehanort divides him into Ven (good) and Vanitas (evil).

So, clone of a clone who divides in two clones, one of which is a clone of the original.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 12:23:53 AM
You do realize that both Ventus and Vanitas existed when Sora was but a wee kid, and neither of them have any interaction with 5-year-old Sora, right?

Ahem, for those having issues with the site like I have, I have transcribed the important posts (since I had to look it up on my DS *.*) here.
[spoiler=Aforementioned Posts]
Quote from: Famitsu
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D: Dream Drop Distance Releasing Spring 2012 in Japan
   The trailer begins with Yen Sid's voice explaining the circumstances of the adventure taking place this time around. It seems Riku and Sora will be contending to finally become Keyblade Masters. It takes place in "the world submerged in sleep", but the details are still unknown. Also, the enemies are called Dream Eaters, goblins who consume sleep.

   Once again, Sora descends into Traverse Town, calling in search for Riku, when he hears the voice of a new character say, "The Noise are horrible..." The guest character appearing is Neku, the headphones toting main character from "It's a Wonderful World" (The World Ends With You). It seems Neku is caught in the Reaper's Game, where if you cannot complete the mission given by the Reapers, your existence will be eliminated. But he doesn't have a partner, it seems Sora may be lending him a hand?

   Then suddenly the round form of an adorable creature appears. That creature is shown rolling about on the flat top side of a hand using the camera function. Just like a puppy, you can see it's belly. Seems you can pet it using the touch pad, it looks so cute when it's eyes light up! It seems Sora befriends it, riding upon it during battle and hopping around on it. Also, it's so speedy it's hard to tell what's happening, but since the original concept of the title is "bold action", it seems that the battles are more refreshing that anything in the series so far!

   There is also a surprise in the final scene. There is a cutscene from Xehanort's point of view, the camera faces Braig who says, "Has your memory returned?" Maybe this will be one of the memories explained in this title.

Quote from: KHInsider.com
   We have our first KH3D floor report! KHInsider's own krexia was able to play Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance at this year's Tokyo Game Show, and she's sent in the sweet details about the demo for our readers! Without further adieu:

SORA'S SCENARIO

   We start off with Sora back in Traverse Town. He's got new clothes but... he apparently doesn't know why! It seems he's been separated from Riku, and Sora immediately yells out for his friend. It's then that we first see Neku Sakuraba from The World Ends With You. Neku promptly tells Sora to shut his noisy mouth and asks if he is a participant in the "Reaper's Game". Since Sora doesn't have the countdown stamp on his hand like Neku, it appears he is not.

   Sora heroically offers his help to Neku as a friend. Neku retorts that Sora can't make friends that easy, to which Sora replies that it is easy. Neku then promptly dashes off into Traverse Town in a cloud of sparkles.

   It's here that you gain control of Sora, fighting through Traverse Town. The X button on the 3DS is you "freeflow" button, which will allow Sora and Riku to do all sorts of crazy and fast maneuvers such as bouncing off of walls and swinging around poles. The idea behind this mechanic is freedom of movement based around objects in the environment. While in freeflow you can attack by pressing the attack button, and it will be contextual to where you are in freeflow. It's particularly flashy and fun to execute. However, it seems that the camera is a bit slow in keeping up with these maneuvers.

   Commands are structured just like Birth by Sleep and Re:coded in which you can cycle through abilities. Use one and there will be a cooldown before you can use it again. You get the idea. At the end of Sora's scenario he fights a boss. The boss can be described as boxy with long arms. It can attack from a distance by shooting it's arms into the foreground. This looks particularly impressive in 3D. After the boss is defeated, Sora's scenario ends.

RIKU'S SCENARIO

   We see Quasimodo carrying Esmerelda towards the Cathedral of Notre Dame when we first visit Le Cité des Cloches (The City of Bells). Riku is with them and also sporting a new outfit and shorter hair. It seems he is protecting them.

   Riku battles inside the cathedral, and you can freeflow between the pillars inside. It's important to note that Sora and Riku are now accompanied by new companions we've seen in the keyart. Sora's companions are described as a panda-like creature and a smaller more "squirrely" companion. Riku's companions are described as something resembling a unicorn and a bat.

   When the group reaches the top of the cathedral, Riku's boss fight begins. It's a winged flying boss, and for this fight Riku is able to fly. You must jump up to the roof and chase it in flight around the cathedral. This is also impressive looking in 3D.
[/spoiler]

copypasta is so much easier than having to retype articles in full...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 16, 2011, 12:52:04 AM
Wait.. Sora gets Neku and Riku, of ALL PEOPLE, get Notre Dame? ...wat.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 12:57:19 AM
Gaia, this is just the demo.

I'm sure that in the final version all worlds will be visited by both.

(I'm also sure that the camera issue mentioned will be resolved)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 01:35:53 AM
You do realize that both Ventus and Vanitas existed when Sora was but a wee kid, and neither of them have any interaction with 5-year-old Sora, right?

Ahem, for those having issues with the site like I have, I have transcribed the important posts (since I had to look it up on my DS *.*) here.
[spoiler=Aforementioned Posts][/spoiler]

copypasta is so much easier than having to retype articles in full...
I call them all clones because they were created after the original. The original being Sora in Kingdom Hearts 1, and the creator being Nomura, the Tite Kubo of gaming.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 16, 2011, 01:51:24 AM
Ven's two dudes. Ven and Vanitas. When it turns out he's too much of a pussy to do anything, Xehanort divides him into Ven (good) and Vanitas (evil).

So, clone of a clone who divides in two clones, one of which is a clone of the original.

I know that, but what I quoted of your list says Ven and Ventus which are literally the exact same person, and not in a clone/heartless/nobody/data/evil side/whatever way. That is unless nicknames now count as another person and nobody told me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 01:54:50 AM
I know that, but what I quoted of your list says Ven and Ventus which are literally the exact same person, and not in a clone/heartless/nobody/data/evil side/whatever way. That is unless nicknames now count as another person and nobody told me.
One is a guy, the other is half of that guy, which makes it a completely different guy in its own way. And we ARE talking about a game in which characters are divided into two halves as a routine.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 16, 2011, 02:02:21 AM
(http://www.khdestiny.fr/img/Autres/news/150911-kh3d-dream-drop-distance-tgs-11.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 16, 2011, 02:05:47 AM
One is a guy, the other is half of that guy, which makes it a completely different guy in its own way. And we ARE talking about a game in which characters are divided into two halves as a routine.

...are you talking about Vanitas or are you saying that Ven (before having Vanitas separated) and Ven (after having Vanitas separated) count as different people to you? Because then why not divide Roxas into Roxas and Roxas (with Xion), and then Sora into Sora, Sora (with Ven), Sora (without Roxas), and Sora (with Ven, Roxas, and Xion) while you're at it? =/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 16, 2011, 02:11:53 AM
One is a guy, the other is half of that guy, which makes it a completely different guy in its own way. And we ARE talking about a game in which characters are divided into two halves as a routine.

How it's supposed to be is Ven and Vanitas. Period. There's no Ven and "half of Ven", because that half is already Vanitas himself. And you already listed Vanitas, so that "half of Ven" is covered and accounted for. Anything further will just cause a paradox. :P

So in actuality, there should only be 10 clones on your list.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 02:21:24 AM
...are you talking about Vanitas or are you saying that Ven (before having Vanitas separated) and Ven (after having Vanitas separated) count as different people to you? Because then why not divide Roxas into Roxas and Roxas (with Xion), and then Sora into Sora, Sora (with Ven), Sora (without Roxas), and Sora (with Ven, Roxas, and Xion) while you're at it? =/
Good idea!

(http://www.khdestiny.fr/img/Autres/news/150911-kh3d-dream-drop-distance-tgs-11.jpg)
Naice poster. I like the pets. Cute and bright, the way KH should be.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 16, 2011, 02:31:44 AM
(http://www.khdestiny.fr/img/Autres/news/150911-kh3d-dream-drop-distance-tgs-11.jpg)

WonderNyan. Cute name. >u<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 03:01:46 AM
While I like that poster, I'm more interested in the symbol on the dog's chest.

Could that be the symbol of the Dream Eaters?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 03:37:17 AM
Probably. I'm liking their designs quite a bit. Just hope enemies aren't too similar.

I'm also hoping we get a little bit of Noise cameos.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 16, 2011, 01:05:37 PM
i can`t see the image >.<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on September 16, 2011, 01:13:26 PM
Less blurry version of the TGS poster. (http://kingdomhearts.wikia.com/wiki/File:KH3D_Game_Poster_(Tokyo_Game_Show_2011).png)

...Wonder Cat looks more like Wonder Mutt, but that's just me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 01:24:19 PM
Let me re-up it for ya then.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/150911-kh3d-dream-drop-distance-tgs-11.jpg)

Take this too.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/3DKeyart.png)

And these.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc-HLuYAqAY[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLIHG-HcW38[/youtube]

EDIT: CURSE YOU GONZO!

Imagesniped... :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 01:38:54 PM
The gameplay looks nice. I hope it's compatible with the second slide pad for the camera, though.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 16, 2011, 01:46:10 PM
The gameplay looks nice. I hope it's compatible with the second slide pad for the camera, though.

It was on a list of compatible games for the peripheral.

Quote
    Monster Hunter Tri G
    Resident Evil: Revelations
    Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D
    Ace Combat
    Dynasty Warriors VS.
    Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 02:33:55 PM
It was on a list of compatible games for the peripheral.
Good then. It'll help with the menu as well in other setups, I bet.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 16, 2011, 06:08:24 PM
for what i `ve read, xenahort, is alive again....(weak plotline or they want to give the player the chance to kill the bald bastard by themselves)
but...our heroes still have to pass a test to be giant key masters...
and other many things....

but still are some questions.... in kh1.. he keyblade was supposed to be unique, in kh2 riku got one, ok, but why hand one to kairi?....whatever
but since BBS...there are keyblades everywhere...and to be honest...many of them looks awesome...in comparison to poor sora who only have the most generic of all...
that`s means the kingdom chain has the same purpose of every "light keyblade"?
anyone with a light k.blade could seal all the worlds? , cuz sora skill came from poor old ventus
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 06:17:52 PM
Here's the thing.
[spoiler=In the secret video in Re:coded]
It is explained by Yen Sid that since Xehanort's heart was freed (by defeating Ansem, Seeker of Darkness in KH1) and since his body is freed (by defeating Xemnas in KH2), the original Master Xehanort will be free to walk once more. But there may be more than one of him.

He then tells Mickey to get Sora and Riku, to have them show the Mark of Mastery, which, as we all know, is what part of KH3D will be about.[/spoiler]

As for the rest, the Keyblade Sora has in KH1... belongs to Riku. It always was his, but once Sora had his MY FRIENDS ARE MY POWER speech in Hollow Bastion, the Keyblade switched to the one with the stronger heart. Riku also lost it because he was already giving in to the darkness.

This explains why both Sora and Riku have Keyblades. Another reason for this (and also why Kairi has one) is because in Birth by Sleep, Ventus, Terra, and Aqua (respectively) give them each the power to wield the Keyblade.

As for the light and dark keyblades... also explained in BbS is that there are separate families of Keyblades. Those of Light (which Sora wields), those of Darkness (same as the light but found in the realm of darkness; see Mickey's Kingdom Key D), and then those of Heart. That last one is only really relevant to the χ-blade.

Lastly, as to sealing the worlds... that's a standard feature to the keyblade. Locking and unlocking things, whether it's chests, hearts, or even worlds.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 06:33:00 PM
Another explanation as to why the whole damn plot is so convulted:

Everything after KH1: ASSPULL.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 06:37:32 PM
Oh boy, here we go again...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 08:07:42 PM
Fine, I'll edit it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 16, 2011, 08:09:33 PM
I don't know how you manage it, Flash, but half the time you crack me up and the other half you annoy me to no end... XD

Ahem. Yeah, so I'm in the midst of a very fun discussion regarding Neku's appearance in KH3D over at the KHInsider forums... fun ideas have come out of it. ^.^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 08:27:13 PM
I mean to only anoy. The rest is accidental. =P

I seriously hope Nomura comes up with something good for that. I don't mind Neku's appearance, I even love it. But TWEWY had a kind of... well, long story short, it's the best damn story Nomura ever came up with, and one of the DS' greatest games. It wrapped up so well, I'd hate a sequel. So appearances like these, if well managed, could make sure we get an AWESOME Death God game dose, as well as keep away from ruining the perfect ending the first game had.

Not just that, but TWEWY was very much like a dark KH, with Tokyo instead of Disney, and a much darker plot. It's pretty cool that we'll finally see Neku fight the Noise in 3D, maybe even have him as Traverse Town's partner? I dunno, but it's been a long time since a Kingdom Hearts-related new character has made me this happy.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 16, 2011, 08:35:05 PM
Long post about Star Wars and Jedi Master similarities, Nomura latched on to a leash, KH1 praise, etc
*post gets edited*

(http://i.imgur.com/r4JhQ.gif)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 08:37:28 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/r4JhQ.gif)
What I edited it TO summed it all up pretty nicely.

But it's honestly impossible to play BBS without thinking of the Star Wars prequels.

...specially with Luke and Spock in the same game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 16, 2011, 09:48:32 PM
And the two did an awesome job~

I still can't figure out why KH is so easy for me to follow.  Must be my low IQ hurhur~
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 16, 2011, 10:18:09 PM
Do you guys know what pisses me off? Like very, very much?
I can't go to a youtube video about KH (be it a trailer or something) and not see someone make a remark such as: "KH IS THE BEST STORY EVER TOLD!"
And it's sometimes even from people who are 18 years old or older. I mean, what? Don't they read books or even watch movies? I mean... I just don't [tornado fang]ing get it. The story is entertaining yes, but it's not in any shape of form "The best story ever". It makes we want to punch them in the face. Repeatedly.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 16, 2011, 11:04:34 PM
Ya know, the first game was great, but Nomura needs to put a restraining order onto himself. Sometimes I think this is comparable to whenever End of Evangelion makes an appearance in a Super Robot Wars.  -AC

..At least when it comes to character designs, he seems to know that belts and zippers sell.  XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 16, 2011, 11:23:10 PM
Do you guys know what pisses me off? Like very, very much?
I can't go to a youtube video about KH (be it a trailer or something) and not see someone make a remark such as: "KH IS THE BEST STORY EVER TOLD!"
And it's sometimes even from people who are 18 years old or older. I mean, what? Don't they read books or even watch movies? I mean... I just don't [tornado fang]ing get it. The story is entertaining yes, but it's not in any shape of form "The best story ever". It makes we want to punch them in the face. Repeatedly.
Explanation to yet another thing, which will undoubtly [acid burst] alot of people off, but I really don't give a [tornado fang]:

Kingdom Hearts... at least the saga as it is now, is a shonen anime. It has the depth and complexity of a big anime, which means characters alive and dead, super form names, power levels, place names and weapon models are a given. Anime, at least the typical common type, because I've seen some pretty good ones, thinks that slamming a huge amount of details and facts in things is comparable to story quality.

Kids these days don't read books. Therefore, we find quite a few idiots thinking that Final Fantasy VII is the greatest story ever, simply because it's the most they ever read in their lives. Kingdom Hearts is fanfiction with children's movies, which will be recognizeable to them, and it's a large number of facts they can understand.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Acid on September 17, 2011, 12:54:55 AM
Homer, Tolstoi, Dickens, Goethe and Co. are rotating in their graves at light speed
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on September 17, 2011, 03:25:33 AM
@Kharaxel

While most people don't read as much books as they use to, the KH is the best story ever is mostly opinion anyway. Also, Kindgom Hearts is a complex story but its complex for the wrong reasons, the direction of the series wasn't really that well thought out and you can tell that they are mostly in it for the money. I ask ths again, how 'complex' of a story do you need about a shonen boy hero with a key shaped sword fighting alongside with a dog and a duck?

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 17, 2011, 03:56:58 AM
@Kharaxel

While most people don't read as much books as they use to, the KH is the best story ever is mostly opinion anyway. Also, Kindgom Hearts is a complex story but its complex for the wrong reasons, the direction of the series wasn't really that well thought out and you can tell that they are mostly in it for the money. I ask ths again, how 'complex' of a story do you need about a shonen boy hero with a key shaped sword fighting alongside with a dog and a duck?


Same as (almost) every single anime ever. Complexity doesn't rely on the story being deep or the narrative having quality. It relies on how much bullshit you can pile on top and have it be referenced all the time so only "smart fans" will get it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 17, 2011, 04:01:05 AM
It's why anime like Hetalia (which is crap) is still hot today. It's just for that reason, and can be applied to gaming franchises, just like this one~

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 17, 2011, 04:30:45 AM
I sure hope Nomura isn't aiming for an over arching, multi-complex story, because he failed hard. Mind you, I don't mean that the story isn't thought provoking. Really, there is only 3 or 4 ways to look at the story progression: Darkness fucks [parasitic bomb] up, Friends and allies become lost in darkness, Light overcomes darkness and the hero saves the day. That's all it's been from (chronologically) BBS to KH2/Coded. From that core perspective, they add FF, Disney and now TWEWY characters and worlds to sweeten the entertainment factor.

The battle between Light and Darkness is obviously an age-old thing, and the KH series is by no means the best or over-complex take on the topic. But I hope SE keeps in mind, first and foremost, it is a story about a boy and his Keyblade. Fighting for his friends. Simple and fun. It's supposed to be a average, pick-up-and play series with a simple storyline. And I feel that lately they have been trying to needlessly add "filler" darkness and "lost memory" ploys to try and deepen the series. If they want to go any deeper, just focus on MX's "resurrection", have Sora (and Riku) kick his ass, and done.

Hell, not even an average Final Fantasy game gets terribly deep.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 17, 2011, 05:06:28 AM
It's why anime like Hetalia (which is crap) is still hot today. It's just for that reason, and can be applied to gaming franchises, just like this one~


thanks to the brainless fans, you know  the the unlimited supply of morons what this planet can offer?(i mean no offense but sometimes is true)

anyway....maybe nomura really [tornado fang] it up, it mean everything was fine, until he put alot of  FF characters... i mean what he did?
1.- he bring FFVII dramas in kh.... yeah aerith is alive and she meet cloud in the end of the game yeah yeah cool(sarcasm mode)
now can we get in the present game plot???
and in KH2 is worse....introducing tifa with a breast reduction...i only endured her painful speech about light for the fenrir keychain...jeezzz what game im playing again? hk2 of ffvII?
2.-i think since KH2 disney characters doesn`t much purpose...well maybe comedic purpose (honestly they aren`t funny, the first time in kh1, i dont wanted donald and goofy, they where so patetic, in the actual gamplay they are really useful, but in cutscenes...it make want to cut your veins)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 17, 2011, 05:16:54 AM
*engrish*

As a certain american bandit would say..

"Speak english, it's the only language I can understand."

It's NOT about the things you mentioned, it's about the how meaningless is to deepen an already established plot, and open more plot holes than a irish bum opening more cans of beer in the process.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 17, 2011, 05:20:42 AM
something about FF and cutting veins bullshit

FF characters didn't add to the complexity or "[tornado fang] up" the story. It added variety to the game, and gave you the opportunity to try out different attacks. And what's wrong with Donald and Goofy? Strip away the Disney themes from the series and you don't have KH. You need to stop playing this series.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 05:26:03 AM
As a certain american bandit would say..

"Speak english, it's the only language I can understand."

It's NOT about the things you mentioned, it's about the how meaningless is to deepen an already established plot, and open more plot holes than a irish bum opening more cans of beer in the process.
I'm sorry, but as someone who in the past has attempted to help you with your spelling (several times), I find this rather funny. I mean, even though slayer's bad English annoys me, I don't bug him about it. Why? The reason's in his sig.

Ahem. I think the KH characters are added to make the world a bit more unique, and also to give the unique worlds some inhabitants that long-time Squeenix fans are already familiar with.

I, for one, love the fact that in Dissidia Duodecim, Cloud, Sephiroth, and Squall have DLC outfits that are taken from KH1.

Also, news.
Quote from: KHInsider
Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance appeared in playable form at the Tokyo Game Show with hardly anything known about its core gameplay. Those who played it might have already figured out the basics, but just to be sure Tetsuya Nomura appeared on the rarely updated Kingdom Hearts official Twitter with some details.

Nomura highlights three new gameplay systems:

Free Flow Action

These are the "flashy" actions Nomura has mentioned in the past. By pressing Y, you can make your character kick off walls, swing around poles, slide down rails, and so-forth. You can string together these actions. You can also connect into other moves -- pressing A or a powerful attack, or B for a jump.

Reality Shift

When you're attacking enemies, objects and enemies will sometimes be highlighted with a cursor. Press X and A simultaneously, and you can perform special attacks through the lower screen.

Dual Link

In DDD, you fight along side demons known as "Dream Eaters." In the TGS demo, you start off with two of these in your party. As you build up a gauge, the Dream Eater's icon will begin to flash. Tap the icon on the lower screen, and you'll be able to do a team attack. You can also team up with both Dream Eaters simultaneously.

Source (http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/163839-tetsuya-nomura-details-kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-gameplay-systems.html)

EDIT: Who wants to see Sora's scenario now?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K297I7zJ3-c[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 17, 2011, 05:32:55 AM
I know, but sometimes how he puts it in a list and doesn't use the enter key on occasions can make it confusing (and now I use spellcheck 95% of the time, heh).


...But yeah, characters add variety to this series. If you take out the disney characters, who will guard the macguffins the bad guys want? It will also take longer, and such.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 05:33:35 AM
Congratulations, Gaia. I tried to get you to do that HOW many times? :P

Ahem. Post edited above w/ new video.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 17, 2011, 06:20:48 AM
EDIT: Who wants to see Sora's scenario now?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K297I7zJ3-c[/youtube]

Lookin' sharp there Neku.

Battles look pretty much the same as BBS, which is a very good thing. However, like BBS, there is noticeable lag when things get intense. I would have thought the framerate would move smoother since it's not running off a disc, therefore less load and buffer. Hopefully that lag is cleaned up in the final version (or the inevitable Japan-exclusive Final Mix version). As of now, KH2 still has the silkiest movements in the series for whatever reason.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 10:17:40 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YxQC3jIqxg&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]
Yeah, it's the same video, but now there's English subtitles for the scenes, and it's been edited to only show the gameplay. I mean, they're still in the corner, but it doesn't focus purely on them now.

Be sure that Closed Captioning is on in the video, or you won't see the subtitles!

Posted on: September 17, 2011, 09:11:52
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/KHDD_TGS_2%20smaller.png)
Quote
Darkness becomes light,
Light falls into darkness.
Dreams are connected to each other--
When you fall into a dream,
You are connected through dreams to "The world enclosed in sleep".
And if you open the "Keyhole of sleep" in that world,
The world will be released--

As for the other one pictured previously...
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/KHDD_TGS_1%20smaller.png)
Quote
Dream Eater:
The Heartless are made up of darkness.
But in "The world enclosed by sleep" a different darkness exists.
Monsters who eat dreams, "Dream Eaters"
These are divided into two types: "ones that eat dreams and plant nightmares" and "ones that eat nightmares"

System:
Sora and Riku both fly around among new Disney worlds. Moreover there's evolved action, and new cooperative techniques with their new Dream Eater friends.
Source (http://forums.khinsider.com/future-kingdom-hearts/163851-hq-scans-translations.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 17, 2011, 11:58:22 AM
Who here thought that Genesis in Crisis Core was pretty much an excuse for the guy to add as much pretentious monologues than ever? =P All he needs to say is that he's quoting some kinda book he loves, and he can put as many "Look at meeee, I'm speaking in riddles cuz I'm smart, although my character is paper thin!". He loves his shiny-haired evil androgynous men speaking in dramatic overtones, even though their intentions are pretty much the same as any DBZ villain.

Anyway, gameplay's looking pretty awesome, and the new moves are cool. And those pet things move as adorably as they look. Gameplay-wise, I don't think we're ever gonna have to worry about card systems and limitated movesets ever again, because all new consoles can pretty much handle it all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 12:03:25 PM
Okay, where did Crisis Core come into this??

Anywho, I'll keep postin' news as I get it. ^.^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 17, 2011, 12:37:07 PM
The same way Crystal Skull came into the other thread where people are complaining about Lucas. =P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 12:42:41 PM
Ah, I see... XD

I'll just leave these here...
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Wandanyan%20art%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Koumori%20Bat%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Riku%20render%20art.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Sora%20render%20art.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Wandanyan%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Sora%20Riku%20TGS%20clothes%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Koumori%20Bat%20render.png)

And lastly, just because...
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Sora%20Neku%20screen%204.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 17, 2011, 01:05:04 PM
Ah, I see... XD

I'll just leave these here...
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Wandanyan%20art%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Koumori%20Bat%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Riku%20render%20art.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Nomura%20Sora%20render%20art.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Wandanyan%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Sora%20Riku%20TGS%20clothes%20render.png)
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Koumori%20Bat%20render.png)

And lastly, just because...
(http://images.khinsider.com/TGS%202011/Sora%20Neku%20screen%204.png)
Was that art made by Nomura? It doesn't look like his style. They look too... expressive and happy.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 02:14:22 PM
The top four are him. The other three are in-game models.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 17, 2011, 03:04:17 PM
Hope he's changing his style for the better, then. Because those don't look like they're by him.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 03:12:27 PM
Heh, yeah.

I love the kindness that shows in Riku's eyes, though. That little smile, and the warmth in his eyes... very well done artwork.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 17, 2011, 06:10:30 PM
Okay, where did Crisis Core come into this??



...since zack sneak into birth by sleep  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 17, 2011, 06:57:10 PM
Off-screen Trailer (http://fyeahsorasyndrome.tumblr.com/post/10313742760/kingdom-hearts-fans-i-went-to-tokyo-game-show#notes)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTksR5ntjOU[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 07:57:55 PM
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/dddxehanortkeyblade.png)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/EVILWONDERNYAN.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 17, 2011, 08:15:32 PM
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/dddxehanortkeyblade.png)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/EVILWONDERNYAN.png)

Uh, yes. I think we all saw that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 17, 2011, 08:31:48 PM
I know, but it's also good to have a static form of the images.

Especially since the one of the keyblade is rather vital...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 18, 2011, 12:13:45 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v502/Ashurahori/1316297182019.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 18, 2011, 12:21:14 AM
lol, that's most likely something In-The-Machine would draw.  XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2011, 10:26:19 AM
Trailer officially released. Now we don't have to deal with the low-quality one! Screencaps to come.
See it here~ (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/3d/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 20, 2011, 12:13:04 PM
Okay...
[spoiler]
(http://i52.tinypic.com/dqt3sw.jpg[)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/x4en3q.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2eeaiqx.jpg)
[/spoiler]
This should be interesting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2011, 12:46:54 PM
I think that right there shows the origins of Organization XIII. Maybe.

[spoiler=Theory]
Ya know, I'm guessing that Apprentice Xehanort snapped a bit.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/xehanortkeybladedddhq.png)
Since that's obviously exactly who that is. Maybe that inner war between Master Xehanort and Terra came to a head, and he lost it. He did seem rather irritable in Blank Points...

I'm guessing after that, he goes on a rampage, creating the rest of Organization XIII. I mean, we did see Dilan and Aeleus, who obviously became Xaldin and Lexaeus. We've got the birth of Xigbar, Vexen, and Zexion right there too.[/spoiler]
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/nekudddhq.png)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/donaldgoofymickeyyensidsorarikudddhq.png)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y194/dakirbymaster/rikudddhq.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 20, 2011, 01:05:52 PM
That's basically what happened from the beginning. He either experimented on them willingly, or he went on a rampage. Although from the rampage, I dunno how they'd accept him as a leader.

...oh, yeah. It's Nomura. A small speech that means nothing will have them thinking otherwise.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2011, 01:18:58 PM
You know, that has me thinking.

As revealed in 358/2 Days, Roxas, when first born as a Nobody, was like a baby. He didn't know who he was or what to do; as such, he was very impressionable. So impressionable, in fact, that he was easily recruited into Organization XIII with little effort.

Now, what I'm thinking is, all Nobodies when first born, especially those who retain human form, are just like Roxas was. So it would be very little effort on Xehanort's part to convince them of what happened. In fact, even if they retained their memories, he could brush it off. And, maybe, they don't remember the instances of their demise that led them to a "life" as a Nobody. So that could easily be a part of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 20, 2011, 03:53:17 PM
You know, that has me thinking.

As revealed in 358/2 Days, Roxas, when first born as a Nobody, was like a baby. He didn't know who he was or what to do; as such, he was very impressionable. So impressionable, in fact, that he was easily recruited into Organization XIII with little effort.

Now, what I'm thinking is, all Nobodies when first born, especially those who retain human form, are just like Roxas was. So it would be very little effort on Xehanort's part to convince them of what happened. In fact, even if they retained their memories, he could brush it off. And, maybe, they don't remember the instances of their demise that led them to a "life" as a Nobody. So that could easily be a part of it.
What could be logical would be that Xehanort's the one who harvested their heartless, turning them all into nobodies. Throughout KH1 they just wandered until they were found and formed the Organization (due to Xemnas being a different person, and probably hating Xehanort for the fact that he doesn't have a heart, he was accepted as a leader). Sora killed Xehanort, Xemnas and the others didn't focus on taking revenge, but regaining a heart instead.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2011, 04:07:34 PM
Possibly.

We'll be getting definite answers in this new one though, sooo... :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 20, 2011, 10:04:59 PM
All I wish is for Nomura to stop pandering to the yaoi fangirls. Sora needs to get some poon, dammit!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 20, 2011, 11:58:58 PM
All I wish is for Nomura to stop pandering to the yaoi fangirls. Sora needs to get some poon, dammit!
THIS.....
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 21, 2011, 01:35:59 AM
Cool trailer, but I found the BBS trailers to be more exciting. I don't know if it was because they were new characters, better music or maybe the darker tone. In terms of the battle system, this looks like it has BBS beat. And the touch screen strategy combat looks extremely useful. I'm just worried that the story won't be terribly interesting until towards the ending.

I hope Neku has a bigger role in this game than what Cloud had.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on September 21, 2011, 02:32:33 AM
All I wish is for Nomura to stop pandering to the yaoi fangirls. Sora needs to get some poon, dammit!

Wait, so officially pairing Sora with Kairi wouldn't count as "pandering to the het fans"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 21, 2011, 01:24:08 PM
Wait, so officially pairing Sora with Kairi wouldn't count as "pandering to the het fans"?
I won't say anything of this "official" until we see them kiss or some crap. And until Sora stops blubbering over Riku every time he's able to.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2011, 01:38:20 PM
Well it is official that Sora's always liked Kairi, and that Riku has as well. It's a big love triangle.

But as for either of them actually DOING anything about it... nothing yet. :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on September 21, 2011, 03:01:13 PM
And until Sora stops blubbering over Riku every time he's able to.

Well, Riku's status had been unknown to Sora for a long time, whilst Kairi was safe at home (for the most part); I could see why Sora would've been more worried about Riku.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2011, 03:51:36 PM
Add on the fact that they've been friends probably since birth (I mean, Kairi didn't come to the islands until later; Sora and Riku have lived there for their entire lives)...

Posted on: September 21, 2011, 06:07:49 AM
About the story
About Dream Eaters
About Neku
Reality Shift Ability

Source (http://kh13.com/forum/topic/23325-kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-in-famitsu-this-week/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 21, 2011, 05:57:54 PM
My god.. SO many pokemon jokes that can come up with the "tameable" Dream Eaters.. Gotta catch 'em all, Pokemon Dream Eater!

So Neku's not the only one eh? There's a chance we might see So Zetta Slow in thwee dee. Hope not. :\

Even Nomura's not Supes. He can't draw anything in a tight time.

How this game connects to the first is intriguing.

Xehanort finally gets to shine, good for him. (I can finally stop calling him Terranort now :))

Customizable Dream Eaters? In comes the multiplayer sequel to the Chain of Memories duels on the GBA.

So their abilities will work similarily to Viewtiful Joe's VFX. Intresting.

And Riku, stop messing with your bloody hair.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 21, 2011, 06:02:39 PM
Well, Riku's status had been unknown to Sora for a long time, whilst Kairi was safe at home (for the most part); I could see why Sora would've been more worried about Riku.
He knew nothing about either of them, and him and Riku were fighting awhile ago, while he had feelings for Kairi. Meeting her in KH2 was all a bit "Hey... what's up?" while he shoulda manned up and make her see what being a love interest is all about.

Is it just me, or do most japanese game protagonists don't know how to give their love interests some sugar?

Add on the fact that they've been friends probably since birth (I mean, Kairi didn't come to the islands until later; Sora and Riku have lived there for their entire lives)...

Posted on: September 21, 2011, 06:07:49 AM
About the story
  • Nomura drew the illustration featured at the TGS booth in a hurry. He drew the Dream Eaters that would be your companions.
  • Nomura drew the new outfits according to how the Osaka team wished. They’re like their older outfits with minor changes.
  • They are versions between KH1 and KH2, which become the outfits for this title.
  • Riku’s hair grew during the time he was away to show the passage of time, now his hair is cut immediately after that.
  • The “World Submerged in Sleep” is a complex story, but there were worlds other than those that Sora restored in KH1, some that were not submerged in darkness. Like the worlds of the princesses and Dumbo’s, etc. In the end of KH1 it was established that some of those worlds were restored, but not all of them. Those that were neither in light nor in darkness, but those that were submerged in sleep.
  • Since those worlds are essential asleep, the dreams of those worlds become the setting.
  • Sora and Riku will travel to those worlds to awaken them from their sleep.
  • When a world is awoken from it’s sleep, it will be restored to it’s original form.
  • This title involves taking an exam in order to qualify for the Mark of Mastery, so it’ll also be concerned with events that took place in BBS.
  • All the Disney worlds appearing wil be new, and there will be new areas in existing worlds.
  • Temporarily taking on their KH1 forms, they’ll enter into the worlds of sleep . Additionally, Yen Sid says that in order to become a Master, the self taught way that they use the Keyblade will be reset and that it is necessary they learn how to use the Keyblade appropriately from the beginning. When they request to take the exam, Sora says he doesn’t need it, but since Riku has been overwhelmed by darkness before he doesn’t have the self-confidence. Also, Sora and Riku will be taking it together.
  • The opening of this title will be in Xehanort’s point of view. Additionally, there will be a surprise unlike anything seen before in the last scene.
About Dream Eaters
  • The Dream Eaters do not approach anyone and consume dreams in the World of Sleep where there are no Heartless. If Sora/Riku don’t use the power of the Dream Eaters, they can’t go to the other worlds.
  • Their abilities too are related to the Dream Eaters.
  • The Dream Eaters were designed not to be traditionally cute, but to have charm that couldn’t be disliked.  Wonder Cat was drawn to share that idea.
  • The mark of the Dream Eaters started with a heart as the base and the image of tremors. Nightmares have that sort of bad feeling.
  • The mark above your own Dream Eaters shows your ownership, it’s also displayed on the map. The boss fights are elaborated in a different direction, where you’ll have to use the map’s characteristics to your advantage. For instance, the floor will break out from under you and the field area will expand. Using the map, you’ll be able to identify your location quickly in that sort of situation.
  • The color scheme is new this time; it’s more pastel unlike what we’ve done before. However, you’ll be able to change the colors of your companion Dream Eaters.
  • The leveling up of the Dream Eaters is directly related to the growth of Sora and Riku. So far we’ve only seen 2 at a time in battle, but if you give it your all you’ll be able collect all the types.
  • Nomura isn’t quite sure off the top of his head, but there are dozens of Dream Eater types.
About Neku
  • Neku’s appearance in Traverse Town was by special means that have to do with his reason for being there. He’ll show up in District 1, etc.
  • Beginning in Traverse Town as usual you’ll meet your party member, but since I wanted to put in a fresh character, we put in Neku from The World Ends With You.
  • This time Traverse Town is constructed around the reason that Neku and co. have come. He has been separated from his original partner Shiki.
  • We’ll go into more detail about Shiki and the others in a follow up report.
  • Concerning a sequel to The World Ends With You, there may be something going on.
Reality Shift Ability
  • The Reality Shift ability in Traverse Town has Sora sink to the bottom screen where he can aim at the enemies. It’s different in each world, and Riku’s ability is different too. In Riku’s Reality Shift you can touch the bottom screen to connect enemies and objects in a line creating chain that Riku will attack following along on the upper screen.
  • The way Sora and Riku interact with their companion Dream Eaters is different. Sora can ride atop the Dream Eaters and be thrown off, while they serve as power ups to Riku.
  • Like shown in the TGS demo, Sora can have two companions at the same time and use them both to do the Dual Link ability where the two Dream Eaters combine into one big Wonder Cat. Filling up the gauge, you’ll be able to use the Reality Shift and Dual Link abilities successively.
  • Since the concept of the game was bold action, this title really makes use of the Free Flow Action ability. Though you have a lot of battle options, with this alone you can do many actions like spinning around and jump kicking depending on the terrain.

Source (http://kh13.com/forum/topic/23325-kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-in-famitsu-this-week/)
Naice. Nice party replacements, and certainly much more controllable than Donald and Goofy were. And I'm loving the way the story actively HAPPENS, and isn't just a dream. They go into worlds, save the hell outta them, and earn their marks of mastery. Sounds simple enough. And not just that, NEW worlds. No overused Agrabah, but [tornado fang] yeah Notre Dame. I'm hoping to see some Toy Story or maybe even Marvel there.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2011, 06:13:12 PM
Sorry.

Marvel has said that their properties will NEVER cross with Disney properties. Even though Disney owns Marvel, properties of the two shall remain separate.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on September 21, 2011, 10:09:44 PM
Sorry.

Marvel has said that their properties will NEVER cross with Disney properties. Even though Disney owns Marvel, properties of the two shall remain separate.

 :)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: slayer on September 21, 2011, 10:31:23 PM
Sorry.

Marvel has said that their properties will NEVER cross with Disney properties. Even though Disney owns Marvel, properties of the two shall remain separate.
maybe is better this way ,i dunno....
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 21, 2011, 10:40:46 PM
Sorry.

Marvel has said that their properties will NEVER cross with Disney properties. Even though Disney owns Marvel, properties of the two shall remain separate.
Until Disney says so.

Marvel's NEVERs are never meant to be.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2011, 10:41:24 PM
It is. You wouldn't want Mickey to appear in the latest issue of X-Men, would you?

Same goes for Spidey appearing in a short starring Donald and Daisy.

Just examples here.


Also, Disney has also said the properties won't be mixed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 21, 2011, 10:44:02 PM
That's good to hear. A lot of fans since the first game want other properties mixed in instead of Disney, and knowing Square, that is what has me worried.  '>.>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 21, 2011, 10:53:16 PM
It is. You wouldn't want Mickey to appear in the latest issue of X-Men, would you?
I would. Specially in the direction the latest issue of X-Men took.

Quote
Same goes for Spidey appearing in a short starring Donald and Daisy.
YES, I would. So very much. He'd actually fit in.

Quote
Just examples here.


Also, Disney has also said the properties won't be mixed.
Only until it's useful in a money-making point of view. Trust me, the moment is does become useful, you're gonna be seeing a crossover.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 22, 2011, 05:04:30 AM
To be honest, I can't imagine a Marvel x KH crossover working out.

But that Spider-man and Disney comparison that Mirby made has me intrigued. It definitely could fit well.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 22, 2011, 07:21:36 AM
... Nomura also won't allow Marvel in. Trust me, there's no way in hell that Marvel is gonna make it into KH; it was founded on using strictly Disney's original properties, and that's not gonna change anytime soon. You can dream all you want, but it won't happen in a million years.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 22, 2011, 10:46:19 AM
To be honest, I can't imagine a Marvel x KH crossover working out.

But that Spider-man and Disney comparison that Mirby made has me intrigued. It definitely could fit well.
Yep. Disney's much, much more than just movies. As stuff opens in the way of more fan-loved and reasonably unknown (at the time) stuff like Tron, and more recent stuff like Chicken Little (not to mention already having stuff from a direct-to-video sequel), it could definetly fit in properties like Duck Tales and Gargoyles. And things happen in ridiculous, mysterious ways. If Disney sees the amount of success and moolah that Capcom is making with the MvsC franchise, why not allow a few more crossovers? For money's sake, since Marvel can go child-friendly when it wants to.

... Nomura also won't allow Marvel in. Trust me, there's no way in hell that Marvel is gonna make it into KH; it was founded on using strictly Disney's original properties, and that's not gonna change anytime soon. You can dream all you want, but it won't happen in a million years.
Why wouldn't he? Japanese people love Marvel. And what is an "original property"? Disney has thousands upon thousands of original properties, some quite unknown, and some not directly Disney. Like Nightmare Before Christmas, which was released under the Touchstone Pictures banner, only recently switching back to Disney. Heck, Kill Bill is an original Disney property, the company certainly created it.

So Nomura notwithstanding, since he's the head honcho of the series but the big heads in the company have the final word, in a time when the Marvel movies are coming out in quite alot of popularity, and a time when a rival company game has quite a bit of success with a Marvel crossover, what's stopping Square from requesting to use Marvel in KH? Even better, what's stopping Disney from saying they can use the Avengers movie properties, making the game yet another very successful tie-in? Money talks. And Disney does stuff for money nowadays.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 22, 2011, 11:33:47 PM
(http://www.famitsu.com/news/201109/images/00050802/Tjj8TljHf7l3k1tSl2DVL5YM953YADXG.jpg)

(http://www.famitsu.com/news/201109/images/00050802/OOhF89tTFwRxaxvfqAN9gAQUFwBM4n9P.jpg)

Loads of clean images here (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201109/23050802.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on September 23, 2011, 04:09:09 PM
Yep. Disney's much, much more than just movies. As stuff opens in the way of more fan-loved and reasonably unknown (at the time) stuff like Tron, and more recent stuff like Chicken Little (not to mention already having stuff from a direct-to-video sequel), it could definetly fit in properties like Duck Tales and Gargoyles. And things happen in ridiculous, mysterious ways. If Disney sees the amount of success and moolah that Capcom is making with the MvsC franchise, why not allow a few more crossovers? For money's sake, since Marvel can go child-friendly when it wants to.
Why wouldn't he? Japanese people love Marvel. And what is an "original property"? Disney has thousands upon thousands of original properties, some quite unknown, and some not directly Disney. Like Nightmare Before Christmas, which was released under the Touchstone Pictures banner, only recently switching back to Disney. Heck, Kill Bill is an original Disney property, the company certainly created it.

So Nomura notwithstanding, since he's the head honcho of the series but the big heads in the company have the final word, in a time when the Marvel movies are coming out in quite alot of popularity, and a time when a rival company game has quite a bit of success with a Marvel crossover, what's stopping Square from requesting to use Marvel in KH? Even better, what's stopping Disney from saying they can use the Avengers movie properties, making the game yet another very successful tie-in? Money talks. And Disney does stuff for money nowadays.

 :(
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 23, 2011, 04:17:07 PM
:(
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_6bvNFxSlr4k/TTqnwQn1t_I/AAAAAAAAA5g/zf8WYiZWv4E/s1600/222832_Disney_Money.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 23, 2011, 04:37:32 PM
Anyone who thinks Marvel character will appear in KH is simply delusional (sorry).
Besides, it might be a fun thing in theory, but in practice I don't I (for one) want to see Nomura handling Spiderman or DOOM.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on September 23, 2011, 04:43:19 PM
I let my mind wander on that topic. I immediately disgusted myself with the thought of a Super Hero Squad world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 23, 2011, 04:53:47 PM
Anyone who thinks Marvel character will appear in KH is simply delusional (sorry).
Besides, it might be a fun thing in theory, but in practice I don't I (for one) want to see Nomura handling Spiderman or DOOM.
(http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/connoraveryew3.jpg)
This is what happened when Amano got ahold of Wolverine and Elektra.

Do you really want something like that in KH, except designed by Nomura (who can't really handle characters whom he didn't create i.e. Setzer)?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 23, 2011, 05:26:22 PM
Anyone who thinks Marvel character will appear in KH is simply delusional (sorry).
Besides, it might be a fun thing in theory, but in practice I don't I (for one) want to see Nomura handling Spiderman or DOOM.
The same could have been said about people who dress like this:
(http://fernrocks.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/tron-guy.jpg)
And yet he handled them well. Same with Disney properties, he handled them all well. What makes you think he wouldn't handle Marvel properties just as well?

(http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix/connoraveryew3.jpg)
This is what happened when Amano got ahold of Wolverine and Elektra.

Do you really want something like that in KH, except designed by Nomura (who can't really handle characters whom he didn't create i.e. Setzer)?
That looks AWESOME. And what makes you say that? Didn't he handle pretty much every single old Disney franchise character well? So why wouldn't he handle Spider-Man, Thor or Cap well? It's all about choosing a random world, going there and beating up some bad guys. There have been japanese versions of pretty much every single Marvel property already, in artstyle and way to tell stories. Marvel's even got anime running at the moment, quite a few actually. There's been an X-Men Manga, there's a Marvel Manga Universe, and there's several different kinds of stories within Marvel, all ranging from kiddy to more mature. Other than people saying "I don't like the way I'm imagining this could go!" There's absolutely no way they wouldn't be able to do this, and quite well.

People get too uptight about this. Marvel's got a HUGE universe, spanning several different kinds of stories and ways to see different superheroes. That's what's beautiful about the industry, it's flexible. You can have a realistic Wolverine that kills everyone, and you can have one that uses martial arts and life lessons to defeat enemies while teaching kids the value of friendship in cartoons. And they can BOTH be good.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 23, 2011, 05:34:00 PM
I understand.
But the main point here is that there's little chance that Marvel characters will appear in KH.
No matter how much we want it, it would just not fit. But hey, who knows? We just might see Spiderman and Wolverine in KH when they run out of Disney exclusive worlds for future games. : P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on September 24, 2011, 01:13:52 AM
Like I said, only time will tell. I'd certainly love ANYTHING to appear in Kingdom Hearts. From Transformers to Doctor Who to Star Trek to Twin Peaks, I have no idea what WOULDN'T fit in. =P

But Disney would certainly do it for money. Just to give an idea of what Disney DOES for money:

- They've extended the copyright time of characters like Mickey Mouse to +70 years so they can keep making money out of the character.
- They're lobbying in the UK to make Peter Pan a public domain character, so they can stop paying royalties to the children's hospital that has owned the rights for decades.

They can do crap like that, so they can most certainly whore out their properties as much as they can.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 24, 2011, 10:11:16 AM
The Yoshitaka Amano Wolverine was a REALLY cool read, although it's been a LONG time since I read it.

Speaking of which, the Amano Sandman is still collecting dust, what am I doing XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 24, 2011, 10:15:05 AM
Like I said, only time will tell. I'd certainly love ANYTHING to appear in Kingdom Hearts. From Transformers to Doctor Who to Star Trek to Twin Peaks, I have no idea what WOULDN'T fit in. =P

But Disney would certainly do it for money. Just to give an idea of what Disney DOES for money:

- They've extended the copyright time of characters like Mickey Mouse to +70 years so they can keep making money out of the character.
- They're lobbying in the UK to make Peter Pan a public domain character, so they can stop paying royalties to the children's hospital that has owned the rights for decades.

They can do crap like that, so they can most certainly whore out their properties as much as they can.

Well, if you put it that way then I really wouldn't be surprised to see it happen.
And Jesus Christ, +70 years? Wow.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on October 07, 2011, 08:11:18 PM
(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/8475/1318007819084.jpg)
(http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/6575/1318007863740.jpg)
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8231/1318007986476.jpg)
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/435/1318008081016.jpg)

A recent interview with Nomura concerning the upcoming Kingdom Hearts game provided us with the following info:

NEKU:
>Neku’s appearance in Traverse Town was by special means that have to do with his reason for being there. He’ll show up in District 1, etc.
>Beginning in Traverse Town as usual you’ll meet your party member, but since I wanted to put in a fresh character, we put in Neku from The World Ends With You.
>This time Traverse Town is constructed around the reason that Neku and co. have come. He has been separated from his original partner Shiki.
>We’ll go into more detail about Shiki and the others in a follow up report.
>Concerning a sequel to The World Ends With You, there may be something going on.


STORY:
    >Nomura drew the illustration featured at the TGS booth in a hurry. He drew the Dream Eaters that would be your companions.
    >Nomura drew the new outfits according to how the Osaka team wished. They’re like their older outfits with minor changes.
    >They are versions between KH1 and KH2, which become the outfits for this title.
    >Riku’s hair grew during the time he was away to show the passage of time, now his hair is cut immediately after that.
    >The “World Submerged in Sleep” is a complex story, but there were worlds other than those that Sora restored in KH1, some that were not submerged in darkness. Like the worlds of the princesses and Dumbo’s, etc. In the end of KH1 it was established that some of those worlds were restored, but not all of them. Those that were neither in light nor in darkness, but those that were submerged in sleep.
    >Since those worlds are essential asleep, the dreams of those worlds become the setting.
    >Sora and Riku will travel to those worlds to awaken them from their sleep.
    >When a world is awoken from it’s sleep, it will be restored to it’s original form.
    >This title involves taking an exam in order to qualify for the Mark of Mastery, so it’ll also be concerned with events that took place in BBS.
    >All the Disney worlds appearing wil be new, and there will be new areas in existing worlds.
    >Temporarily taking on their KH1 forms, they’ll enter into the worlds of sleep . Additionally, Yen Sid says that in order to become a Master, the self taught way that they use the Keyblade will be reset and that it is necessary they learn how to use the Keyblade appropriately from the beginning. When they request to take the exam, Sora says he doesn’t need it, but since Riku has been overwhelmed by darkness before he doesn’t have the self-confidence. Also, Sora and Riku will be taking it together.
    >The opening of this title will be in Xehanort’s point of view. Additionally, there will be a surprise unlike anything seen before in the last scene.

DREAM EATERS:

>The Dream Eaters do not approach anyone and consume dreams in the World of Sleep where there are no Heartless. If Sora/Riku don’t use the power of the Dream Eaters, they can’t go to the other worlds.
>Their abilities too are related to the Dream Eaters.
>The Dream Eaters were designed not to be traditionally cute, but to have charm that couldn’t be disliked. Wonder Cat was drawn to share that idea.
>The mark of the Dream Eaters started with a heart as the base and the image of tremors. Nightmares have that sort of bad feeling.
>The mark above your own Dream Eaters shows your ownership, it’s also displayed on the map. The boss fights are elaborated in a different direction, where you’ll have to use the map’s characteristics to your advantage. For instance, the floor will break out from under you and the field area will expand. Using the map, you’ll be able to identify your location quickly in that sort of situation.
>The color scheme is new this time; it’s more pastel unlike what we’ve done before. However, you’ll be able to change the colors of your companion Dream Eaters.
>The leveling up of the Dream Eaters is directly related to the growth of Sora and Riku. So far we’ve only seen 2 at a time in battle, but if you give it your all you’ll be able collect all the types.
>Nomura isn’t quite sure off the top of his head, but there are dozens of Dream Eater types.

"REALITY SHIFT":

>The Reality Shift ability in Traverse Town has Sora sink to the bottom screen where he can aim at the enemies. It’s different in each world, and Riku’s ability is different too. In Riku’s Reality Shift you can touch the bottom screen to connect enemies and objects in a line creating chain that Riku will attack following along on the upper screen.
>The way Sora and Riku interact with their companion Dream Eaters is different. Sora can ride atop the Dream Eaters and be thrown off, while they serve as power ups to Riku.
>Like shown in the TGS demo, Sora can have two companions at the same time and use them both to do the Dual Link ability where the two Dream Eaters combine into one big Wonder Cat. Filling up the gauge, you’ll be able to use the Reality Shift and Dual Link abilities successively.
>Since the concept of the game was bold action, this title really makes use of the Free Flow Action ability. Though you have a lot of battle options, with this alone you can do many actions like spinning around and jump kicking depending on the terrain.

Misc:

>Since it’s hard to watch even in 2D because the movements are so intense, in 3D your eyes may become tired after playing for a long time. There is depth in the 3D vision, when Sora jumps out of the screen, it’s almost becomes a burden to one’s eyes. I think it’s probably best to use the 3D vision during cutscenes.
>There will be multiplayer functions, we’ll explain more in a follow up report.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 07, 2011, 09:19:25 PM
Add on the fact that they've been friends probably since birth (I mean, Kairi didn't come to the islands until later; Sora and Riku have lived there for their entire lives)...

Posted on: September 21, 2011, 06:07:49 AM
About the story
  • Nomura drew the illustration featured at the TGS booth in a hurry. He drew the Dream Eaters that would be your companions.
  • Nomura drew the new outfits according to how the Osaka team wished. They’re like their older outfits with minor changes.
  • They are versions between KH1 and KH2, which become the outfits for this title.
  • Riku’s hair grew during the time he was away to show the passage of time, now his hair is cut immediately after that.
  • The “World Submerged in Sleep” is a complex story, but there were worlds other than those that Sora restored in KH1, some that were not submerged in darkness. Like the worlds of the princesses and Dumbo’s, etc. In the end of KH1 it was established that some of those worlds were restored, but not all of them. Those that were neither in light nor in darkness, but those that were submerged in sleep.
  • Since those worlds are essential asleep, the dreams of those worlds become the setting.
  • Sora and Riku will travel to those worlds to awaken them from their sleep.
  • When a world is awoken from it’s sleep, it will be restored to it’s original form.
  • This title involves taking an exam in order to qualify for the Mark of Mastery, so it’ll also be concerned with events that took place in BBS.
  • All the Disney worlds appearing wil be new, and there will be new areas in existing worlds.
  • Temporarily taking on their KH1 forms, they’ll enter into the worlds of sleep . Additionally, Yen Sid says that in order to become a Master, the self taught way that they use the Keyblade will be reset and that it is necessary they learn how to use the Keyblade appropriately from the beginning. When they request to take the exam, Sora says he doesn’t need it, but since Riku has been overwhelmed by darkness before he doesn’t have the self-confidence. Also, Sora and Riku will be taking it together.
  • The opening of this title will be in Xehanort’s point of view. Additionally, there will be a surprise unlike anything seen before in the last scene.
About Dream Eaters
  • The Dream Eaters do not approach anyone and consume dreams in the World of Sleep where there are no Heartless. If Sora/Riku don’t use the power of the Dream Eaters, they can’t go to the other worlds.
  • Their abilities too are related to the Dream Eaters.
  • The Dream Eaters were designed not to be traditionally cute, but to have charm that couldn’t be disliked.  Wonder Cat was drawn to share that idea.
  • The mark of the Dream Eaters started with a heart as the base and the image of tremors. Nightmares have that sort of bad feeling.
  • The mark above your own Dream Eaters shows your ownership, it’s also displayed on the map. The boss fights are elaborated in a different direction, where you’ll have to use the map’s characteristics to your advantage. For instance, the floor will break out from under you and the field area will expand. Using the map, you’ll be able to identify your location quickly in that sort of situation.
  • The color scheme is new this time; it’s more pastel unlike what we’ve done before. However, you’ll be able to change the colors of your companion Dream Eaters.
  • The leveling up of the Dream Eaters is directly related to the growth of Sora and Riku. So far we’ve only seen 2 at a time in battle, but if you give it your all you’ll be able collect all the types.
  • Nomura isn’t quite sure off the top of his head, but there are dozens of Dream Eater types.
About Neku
  • Neku’s appearance in Traverse Town was by special means that have to do with his reason for being there. He’ll show up in District 1, etc.
  • Beginning in Traverse Town as usual you’ll meet your party member, but since I wanted to put in a fresh character, we put in Neku from The World Ends With You.
  • This time Traverse Town is constructed around the reason that Neku and co. have come. He has been separated from his original partner Shiki.
  • We’ll go into more detail about Shiki and the others in a follow up report.
  • Concerning a sequel to The World Ends With You, there may be something going on.
Reality Shift Ability
  • The Reality Shift ability in Traverse Town has Sora sink to the bottom screen where he can aim at the enemies. It’s different in each world, and Riku’s ability is different too. In Riku’s Reality Shift you can touch the bottom screen to connect enemies and objects in a line creating chain that Riku will attack following along on the upper screen.
  • The way Sora and Riku interact with their companion Dream Eaters is different. Sora can ride atop the Dream Eaters and be thrown off, while they serve as power ups to Riku.
  • Like shown in the TGS demo, Sora can have two companions at the same time and use them both to do the Dual Link ability where the two Dream Eaters combine into one big Wonder Cat. Filling up the gauge, you’ll be able to use the Reality Shift and Dual Link abilities successively.
  • Since the concept of the game was bold action, this title really makes use of the Free Flow Action ability. Though you have a lot of battle options, with this alone you can do many actions like spinning around and jump kicking depending on the terrain.

Source (http://kh13.com/forum/topic/23325-kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-in-famitsu-this-week/)

Dude, Bueno. I already posted that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Bueno Excelente on October 07, 2011, 09:46:09 PM
The pics too? Ergh, disregard that. Hangover.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 07, 2011, 10:11:25 PM
Well no, not the pics. Those are new. But the text was a repost.

No worries, sometimes it's handy to have it on the current page.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on October 08, 2011, 02:03:52 AM
   >Riku’s hair grew during the time he was away to show the passage of time, now his hair is cut immediately after that.

I don't like it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 21, 2011, 09:31:45 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCfK-viiDjg&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

TWISTER [chameleon sting]er
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 18, 2011, 01:32:46 PM
(http://mup.2ch-library.com/d/1321616957-2011111820450000.jpg)
Pinocchio is a world. Guess even those alive in the Realm of Light can dream themselves into the Realm of Sleep.

Or maybe the slumbering hearts of the worlds can dream up memories of those who are no longer with them.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 18, 2011, 09:50:44 PM
Niceeee. It's possible that this is the world that was scrapped from Days, put into this game. Obviousy with better graphics and different story, but the idea is there. There should be more information in next week's Famitsu regarding the new worlds.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on November 18, 2011, 10:55:37 PM
Actually, Famitsu will show an expanded version of what Jump did, and Jump is the magazine that scan is from. Which means we'll get more on Prankster's Paradise (as the world seems to be called) and Les Cites des Cloches (as evidenced by the character in the corner).

EDIT:
(http://images.khinsider.com/KH3D/Scans/3D%20partial%20scan%20-%2011.18.2011.jpg)
FROLLO AND PHOEBUS CONFIRMED FOR BRAWL
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on November 19, 2011, 10:56:58 PM
Great, I can't wait to hear Hellfire in midi format!  XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 20, 2011, 01:52:39 AM
Great, I can't wait to hear Hellfire in midi format!  XD

Yeah, no. As much as I love that song, it's way too mature for KH. Hunchback is probably Disney's darkest animated movie of all time. I mean, just listen to the lyrics. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmn9iH6bHJc)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on November 20, 2011, 01:56:46 AM
Considering it would make sense as a midi composition, as the red robed preists might be possible bosses for this world, AND KH has done some pretty stupid "WTF" moments already (And it was used as part of Hunchback's advertisement), so why the hell not?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 20, 2011, 02:47:27 AM
What I mean is, there is no way they could have those lyrics. And Frollo's motives would have to be dumbed down considerably. The guy pretty much sings about how horny he is for Esmeralda, and if he can't have her he'll burn down all of Paris.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on November 20, 2011, 03:13:06 AM
Considering the target audience in the west, it's most likely they'll have to tone him down for the kids of this generation (A generation in which overprotective parents shove unfunny shows down their throats, but eh). You got me beat there. Then there are those guys (like us) who grew up with those kinds of movies (Don Bluth Movies and Disney Movies during a trip-out scene). So it's gonna be hard to please both generations, whereas the Hercules world pretty much was done justice and made it some sort of an arena minigame with it's own plot.

There are also unused FF characters, and the Hunchback world would take the Herc route, but the Final Fantasy characters will most likely be from the Playstation era. I have no clue, this is only speculation on my part. Hey, if we see Neku in Twilight Town, it's possible for a mission to hunt down reapers hiding in other worlds, including Mr. Zetta Slow.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on November 20, 2011, 07:11:48 PM
(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/11/VJump%20incomplete%20Riku.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/11/VJump%20scan%203.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/11/VJump%20Scan%20Sora.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/11/VJump%20scan%20Riku.jpg)

[spoiler](http://i1109.photobucket.com/albums/h421/coronaviridae/gifspam/frollo-lolwat.gif)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 15, 2011, 06:45:26 AM
Ahem. Found this over at KHI.

Quote from: Lancelot
[Great news everybody! Courtesy of FF-Reunion, we now have scans from the latest issue of V-Jump which shows off a new world in KH3D based off of Disney's Three Musketeers! Mickey, Donald and Goofy will be returning as well as Pete, who seems to be up to no good again.

The scans also reveal three never before seen Dream Eaters (called Frog Chef, Mimi Bunny and Nal Bird respectively) and information on the game's use of the 3DS' augmented reality feature! On top of that, the post from FF-Reunion states that Joshua and Beat from The World Ends with You are to appear in the game alongside Neku! Check out the scans below:]

Courtesy of the great people over at FFReunion~

Get hyped! Mickey, Donald AND Goofy all returning for goodness knows what mischief and trouble!

Watch out for that dastardly Pete, too! Don't forget the new Dream Eaters, to boot!

And according to the post, it seems Joshua and Beat are scheduled to appear alongside Neku to represent The World Ends with You/It's A Wonderful World!

[spoiler=large scans]
(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/12/12-14%20VJump%20Scan%202.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2011%20Uploads/12/12-14%20VJump%20Scan%201.jpg)
[/spoiler]

Source: FF-Reunion » Blog Archive » KH (http://www.ff-reunion.net/kh/2011/12/14/kh3d_the-three-musketeers_and_the-world-ends-with-you_new_character)

:3

taken from their front page and discussion page.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 15, 2011, 06:47:29 AM
I swear, they will never reveal anything that actually makes me interested in this game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 15, 2011, 06:52:29 AM
I swear, they will never reveal anything that actually makes me interested in this game.
Out of pure curiosity... what WOULD make you interested in this game?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 15, 2011, 04:52:46 PM
Here, have some Beat and Joshua.
(http://kh13.com/zenphoto/cache/articles/weekly-sh-nen-jump/january-2-2012/1323949349-2011121520410000_640.jpg)
courtesy of kh13.com
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 15, 2011, 11:51:22 PM
I swear, they will never reveal anything that actually makes me interested in this game.

We've only seen like 5% of the game so far. And even then, [chameleon sting]ing NEKU is in here. Not sure if serious.

Here, have some Beat and Joshua.
(http://kh13.com/zenphoto/cache/articles/weekly-sh-nen-jump/january-2-2012/1323949349-2011121520410000_640.jpg)
courtesy of kh13.com

Nice, Beat looks cool. But Joshua.... just screams bishounen. Especially now that he's in 3D.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 15, 2011, 11:56:21 PM
The Three Mouseketeers.. really.. REALLY?! What an odd choice for an entry. Oh well, it's most likely an insight for King Mickey's past (I bet the dub for the film will most likely sound obnoxious). For Joshua, I rest my case. We will see the reapers soon enough. Hellfire (possibly) confirmed through Esmerelda's appearance in the scan.

Sorry for nerdrage.. It's just that The Three Mouseketeers isin't one of my favorite disney movies, and it's quite odd they chose this as this appears reletavely new.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 16, 2011, 02:30:38 AM
I see nothing wrong with using Mouseketeers. Not terribly exciting, but seeing the three in capes n' uniform looks cool. I want the really impressive worlds like Toy Story saved for KH3 (or maybe even a Ghibli world; I'm looking at you, Spirited Away <3)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 16, 2011, 03:32:44 AM
We've only seen like 5% of the game so far. And even then, [chameleon sting]ing NEKU is in here. Not sure if serious.

I'd probably be more interested if I actually had the console needed to play the game with.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 17, 2011, 03:07:10 AM
Official website updated. (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/3d/) Complete with a new 'Dearly Beloved' remix.

Quote from: KH insider
  • More props to aibo_ac7 with a confirmation that that Axel, young Terranort (with his face hidden under a familiar black hood), Vanitas, Joshua and Shiki are seen in the trailer!
  • Xion, Roxas and Rhyme's appearances have been confirmed!

  • Tron Legacy is in KH3D, Maleficent and Pete have returned and Axel now goes by Lea.

  • Thanks to sqexgal, we now know that when the Drop Gauge reaches 0, the character and Dream Eaters must sleep. Also, the Reality Shift ability in the Musketeers world is called "Wonder Comic". The characters appear at random and you can do a powerful finishing attack with the three musketeers.

  • Also according to sqexgal, Axel/Lea appears near a castle, a younger form of Xemnas is shown attacking Sora, and Sora appears in the Three Musketeer world in the demo with Mickey not recognizing Sora, but with knowledge of Keyblades and other worlds.

^ with more and more info coming in as Jump Festa progresses.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on December 17, 2011, 03:55:50 AM
Wait, so time travel's involved in this? Or is that when you sleep, you recall memories of your past.. God this series is confusing. Good god it's gonna be hard on the TWEWY cast. o-O

And I thought the Mouseketeers choice was odd.. this is even stranger than nonfiction!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on December 17, 2011, 04:49:38 AM
>Sora, Roxas, Xion and Vanitas in the same game

All them Soras
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Great Gonzo on December 17, 2011, 05:19:26 AM
Xion's back in some capacity?!

...

Knowing what eventually happened to her, I'm not sure if I should celebrate just yet. ;_;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 17, 2011, 11:50:28 AM
>Sora, Roxas, Xion and Vanitas in the same game

All them Soras
Soraception.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on December 17, 2011, 12:23:24 PM
Damn... we have to wait a week until the Trailer is unveiled. I was SO excite to see it right now to see all the action happening! This is one of the reasons I bought a 3DS for!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 19, 2011, 01:19:25 PM
By the way, the trailer's 8 minutes long. :3

Posted on: December 17, 2011, 12:26:31
And here's the 8 minute long trailer.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtX25lSRmE[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on December 19, 2011, 11:16:39 PM
Here's that same video - worse resolution, but english subtitles.  :)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Zlex8ja2eNI[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 20, 2011, 12:44:31 AM
By the way, the trailer's 8 minutes long. :3

Posted on: December 17, 2011, 12:26:31
And here's the 8 minute long trailer.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IPtX25lSRmE[/youtube]

*watches KH3D trailer*

Man, I have to get high with Nomura one of these days.

Confusion aside, the gameplay looks terrific, especially the flying/diving segments. This seems to be more entertaining than BBS, battle system-wise.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on December 20, 2011, 03:16:57 AM
oh god that trailer has me excited!!! :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on December 20, 2011, 05:21:02 AM
Also, that wasn't young TERRANORT... it was simply YOUNG MASTER XEHANORT.
I mean, hell, it should be obvious, considering we've seen that he had hair similar to how it looks when he took over Terra's body.

Additionally... Jesus Chirst, Nomura. WHY DON'T YOU JUST SIMPLY CALL IT "KINGDOM HEARTS: THE CLONE WARS"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on December 21, 2011, 03:27:11 AM
Also, that wasn't young TERRANORT... it was simply YOUNG MASTER XEHANORT.
I mean, hell, it should be obvious, considering we've seen that he had hair similar to how it looks when he took over Terra's body.

Additionally... Jesus Chirst, Nomura. WHY DON'T YOU JUST SIMPLY CALL IT "KINGDOM HEARTS: THE CLONE WARS"?

Even Better where my KHIII? Kingdom Hearts : The Clone Wars

Riku: I will be the most powerful Jedi keyblade user ever....... will even learn how to stop people from dying.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 14, 2012, 08:00:00 AM
A few gameplay snippets

[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=p1qR0jORFCw[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whFIhucqWlg&feature=related[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9YGt8iWrHU&feature=related[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMJ1O9b1aMk&feature=related[/youtube][/spoiler]

Quote from: KH insider
To be more precise, the first video (Actions) contains a sub-page for the following in order:

    Using the Slide Pad
    A button (Attack)
    B button (Jump)
    Environment


The second video (Free Flow) contains:

    Free Flow Y Button + Slide Pad
    Free Flow Action (A Button) + Free Flow Attack
    Free Flow Attack: Whirl Kick => Attack: Kick Dive
    Action: Pole Spin => Attack: Turn Cutter
    Action: Pole Spin => Attack: Blow Off


The third video (Link System) contains: Dream Eater Icon:

    Touch to Activate
    Sora: Link Action
    Riku: Link Action


The fourth video (Dream Eater Interactions) contains:

    Dream Eaters: Touch to Play (gain EXP aka 'Link Points')
    Training Toy

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on January 14, 2012, 09:11:50 PM
20 cents say that many people will spend time mostly with the dream eater nintendog minigames.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 19, 2012, 12:19:58 AM
Ahem. News update!!

Fantasia is confirmed to appear as a world.
You can fight other players' Dream Eaters via adhoc wireless.
The ending will be unlike any before in the series (despite it being short like Re:Coded's)

Things to check out in the following scan-dump:
The CAT graffiti in Traverse Town
The Ability Link menu (that's how you level up your Dream Eaters, and therefore Sora/Riku)
Riku in Tron: Legacy (text reads "stray program" or something; it's a guard saying it in reference to Riku)

Here's a sampling of recent Famitsu scans.
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-05.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-10.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-12.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-15.jpeg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-14.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-19.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/01/Famitsu/famitsu-scan-22.jpg)

Source: KHInsider (http://www.khinsider.com/content/view/2149/338/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on January 19, 2012, 02:51:35 AM
So WANT the Triceratops Dream Eater as a partner!

Thanks for posting the pictures Mirby! I SO looking forward to this game when it comes out!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on January 19, 2012, 04:20:38 AM
Gotta Catch 'em All... wait, wrong game.

Chernobog returns. Will he be more challenging this time? He was a joke, as a stationary enemy. And the gang's all here, including Rhyme, boy their renders make them look malnourished.. Anytime now Suqeenix, you KNOW the Reapers are in there.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 19, 2012, 07:07:12 AM
Japanese release date is 3/29.

Here's the limited edition 3DS it comes with:
(http://www.4gamer.net/games/113/G011346/20120119033/TN/002.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 19, 2012, 07:59:44 AM
why is the crown pink

thats gay, yo
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 19, 2012, 08:54:21 AM
I think it's pink because the game's logo is pink. And silver, but there's pink in it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on January 19, 2012, 07:52:12 PM
Watch as this bonus be JP-Only.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 30, 2012, 02:26:39 PM
Quote from: Chichiri
KINGDOM HEARTS 3D [Dream Drop Distance] | SQUARE ENIX (http://www.square-enix.co.jp/kingdom/3d/)

New world icon and logo for Traverse Town and gameplay video featuring Reality Shifts below~

(http://images.khinsider.com/Worlds/KH3D%20Worlds/Logos/Traverse%20Town.png)(http://images.khinsider.com/Worlds/KH3D%20Worlds/Icons/Traverse%20Town.png)

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCRXSwFtk_8[/youtube]

Translations, care of goldpanner:

    Handsome Pegasus *Spirit
    Command
    >Sparkga
    >Icebreaker
    >Thoroughbred Ride
    Dream Eater that attacks by gathering the wind.
    Defenceless while gathering wind.

    ------------

    Ghost Pierrot *Nightmare
    Command
    >Rainbow Wind
    >Final Break
    >Attack
    A Dream Eater that loves prizes.
    They do things such as turn into prizes, and steal them too.

    ------------

    REALITY SHIFT 1/4
    When the pink marker has come up
    [drag down stylus on the bottom screen] or [X + A button]
    When the pink marker has appeared over the target,
    you can execute Reality Shift.

    --------------

    REALITY SHIFT 2/4
    Slingshot (Traverse Town)
    While touching an object on the bottom screen, pull and adjust the point of impact.
    Let go and it will launch, exploding at the point of impact and damaging nearby enemies.

    ---------

    REALITY SHIFT 3/4
    Holy Rope (La Cité des Cloches)
    On the bottom screen, connect sparkling points with a line.
    Where the connecting line was on the bottom screen, a rope will appear,
    damaging enemies that pass over it.

    --------------

    REALITY SHIFT 4/4
    Wonder Comic (Country of the Musketeers)
    Trap enemies in a comic book world, which you control by following directions to touch the bottom screen.
    Keep control until the very end and it will explode, catching nearby enemies.

    -----------

    Traverse Town
    The town where those who have lost their way gather, Traverse Town.
    Sora and Riku meet Neku and the others, who have come from a different world.
    They were participating in a "Reapers' Game" with their partners, but
    it seems they were separated when they came to this world.
    (has the names under each render)

    --------------

    Neku
    A young boy who always has his headphones on,
    behaving like he rejects everyone.
    (Protagonist of 'The World Ends With You')

    Joshua
    A friend of Neku and the others.
    It seems he knows about this world in detail.

    Rhyme
    Because she has lost her memories,
    she doesn't know why she's in Traverse Town.

    Shiki
    Neku's partner. A bright and energetic girl.
    She always carries a black stuffed cat wherever she goes.

    Beat
    He is wandering Traverse Town, looking for his partner Rhyme.
    A passionate young man who hates to lose.

As with all my KH info, Source: KHInsider (http://forums.khinsider.com/news/166002-kh3d-site-update-now-translations.html)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 31, 2012, 11:17:40 PM
Is it just me, or is Squeenix being much more vague with KH3D info than when BBS was in production? I remember them giving out a flurry of gameplay videos when BBS was nearing release. This game comes out in 2 months, and I expected much more information/videos regarding the story and command systems.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 01, 2012, 01:04:02 AM
I think it's just you. The first time the SYSTEM section was updated, we got four gameplay vids, and with this latest update (second such update since the SYSTEM section became updated) we got another gameplay vid (seen in my previous post). At this rate, we'll be getting a lot more.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 01, 2012, 01:45:24 AM
I recall tons of interviews (samey, but interviews nonetheless) and a few early impressions on BBS well before it was released. I'm not just talking about gameplay, the media seemed much more riled up about BBS than KH3D. Possibly because it introduced new main characters, so more things to discuss or whatever.

I'm not complaining about what we have, but I don't feel as excited for this as I was for BBS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 09, 2012, 08:57:36 AM
Yeah, that was probably it. The new trio there.

It could also be because some outlets still hate the 3DS or something, I dunno, or that this isn't KH3. Once that's announced, they'll be all over it.

Also, we'll definitely be getting more. I mean, the updates to the site were slow at first, but they're picking up. The last update also added some new Dream Eaters to the CHARACTERS section and Traverse Town to the WORLDS section along with that video, so that's a pretty good update. I'm sure we'll see more soon.

Posted on: January 31, 2012, 07:16:04 PM
Here, have some boxart courtesy of KHInsider (http://www.khinsider.com/content/view/2245/338/).
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/Larger%20Box%20Art.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on February 09, 2012, 07:54:53 PM
Damn... I'm hating the fact that the 3DS is region-locked. Why Nintendo!? Why!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 09, 2012, 09:09:46 PM
Damn... I'm hating the fact that the 3DS is region-locked. Why Nintendo!? Why!
You're talking as if this won't come out outside of Nippon.
Chill out, kiddo. You'll get to see your Sora clones soon enough... IN 3D!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on February 09, 2012, 10:43:58 PM
Yes, while any and/or all Final Mixes will stay in Nihon Land. =w=;;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 09, 2012, 10:54:11 PM
Like the characters, don't really like the background. Come on SE, where's your usual flare?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on February 09, 2012, 11:46:02 PM
Yes, while any and/or all Final Mixes will stay in Nihon Land. =w=;;
At least the international version will have something new to it 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 10, 2012, 03:13:45 AM
Like the characters, don't really like the background. Come on SE, where's your usual flare?

didn't notice the background, was too busy staring at riku's ass
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 10, 2012, 10:17:30 PM
Ya know, I don't think there's gonna be a 3D Final Mix, mainly because there's no sign of things being added to the US version that weren't in the JP version (as there was in KH1, 2, and BBS, and all three of those had FMs)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 12, 2012, 04:00:39 AM
Ya know, I don't think there's gonna be a 3D Final Mix, mainly because there's no sign of things being added to the US version that weren't in the JP version (as there was in KH1, 2, and BBS, and all three of those had FMs)

And what "signs" would those be?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 12, 2012, 05:02:48 AM
Right now, the fact that it's being localized while they're doing the finishing touches on the JP version, but I'm sure there will be more to come.

Plus, they haven't done a Final Mix for a DS KH at all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 12, 2012, 05:21:54 AM
Plus, they haven't done a Final Mix for a DS KH at all.
Because one of them was already like a Final Mix (Coded)

Thank god they didn't do anything with Days. Imagine adding more cutscenes or some crap to that mess of a game.
That reminds me... I need to find meself that Zexion "useless" avatar and maybe put it on again...
If I still had my stash of KH2 3d models i would make something with Zexion being useless for that Xemnas tumblr of mine. : <

Now I'm sad.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 12, 2012, 07:02:44 AM
Well, in the cases for the DS KH titles, they were not "main games", so no Final Mixes. At least, that's what I was always lead to believe. BBS, KH and KHII are stated to be main/major title games, and KH3D is already confirmed to be a major title.

Coded was worthless and Days just cleared up some series plot points. Major titles grant a Final Mix, so I'd wager that KH3D will get one too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on February 12, 2012, 07:10:19 AM
You're talking as if this won't come out outside of Nippon.
Chill out, kiddo. You'll get to see your Sora clones soon enough... IN 3D!

How many Sora clones will they keep making?

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on February 12, 2012, 08:28:03 AM
Right now, the fact that it's being localized while they're doing the finishing touches on the JP version, but I'm sure there will be more to come.
Sure, it won't be something as publicised as a contest (a la Kurt Siza), but major international releases normally do trump the Japanese one in some way.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 12, 2012, 08:44:43 AM
Usually it's just English voice acting.

I mean, if there is a 3D FM, I'll be the first to admit I was wrong, but until then, I don't see it happening.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 12, 2012, 09:20:16 AM
Chain of Memories, a gba game got a remake as well.  Re:Chain of Memories.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 12, 2012, 09:53:42 AM
Well yeah, but that was only because it was the + in KH2 Final Mix+ and not a Final Mix.

It was a remake just as Re:coded was. Not a Final Mix, a remake.
Title: NEW KH3DS TRAILER!!!!!!!
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 14, 2012, 12:11:44 PM
10 minutes and if ya thought the end of the last one shat your bricks, you'll love how this one will reverse the process~

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=rAPBAm1GkHE[/youtube]

[parasitic bomb]'s making me super excited~

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on February 14, 2012, 04:37:28 PM
Here's the subbed version! Be sure to turn on the captions!

[youtube]BssrlR_rdFc[/youtube]

I am SO HYPED for this game! I can't wait to get it! :D


Secrets unveiled!
[spoiler](http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/sorayahya/Secrets.jpg)[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 14, 2012, 07:08:58 PM
What the [tornado fang] is wrong with me?
Near the end of the trailer I almost cried [sonic slicer] tears.
I think I'm turning into a complete pussy.

That is t say, I enjoyed this. Very much.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 14, 2012, 07:44:30 PM
As confusing (more confusing than the last trailer) as that was, I would be lying if I said I wasn't [tornado fang]ing excited for this game.

Secrets unveiled!
[spoiler](http://i1072.photobucket.com/albums/w367/sorayahya/Secrets.jpg)[/spoiler]

I BET you the scenes with Xion, Terra and Aqua are at the very ending of the game. Notice that Xion is speaking to older Sora. And the organization cloak wearing dude with the red eyes reminds of the secret boss in BBS Final Mix.
[spoiler][youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvNDlTRqMQo[/youtube]

Maybe the one seen from KH3D is a possible variation from the monster that attacked Aqua.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 15, 2012, 12:27:03 AM
That would mean it was a Heartless, since the Hunter of the Dark was definitely one of those (also it ate Heartless, or so I assume).

Regardless, I haven't been this hyped for the game since TGS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2012, 12:52:42 AM
Am I the only one who found it incredibly dull?

I am, aren't I.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 15, 2012, 01:28:14 AM
Am I the only one who found it incredibly dull?

I am, aren't I.

Definitely.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2012, 03:09:04 AM
It's not that the trailer was bad or anything, it's just that the game looks as if it won't really advance the story that much. Which is to be expected, they're holding out III after all.

I suppose I should get used to it though, seeing as III isn't coming out for around 30 years or so after Versus comes out in about 60.

...or the game actually might reveal and go into a lot of things and prove me completely wrong. Who knows? But either way, the trailer doesn't have me hyped for the game.

Does look like fun, though.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on February 15, 2012, 08:55:33 AM
As far as I can tell...
[spoiler]- Xehanort is trying to get Sora's mentality broken down, either for another shot at the X-Blade (via his and Ventus' hearts), a new vessel (since despite being in 'prime', Terra!Xehanort got his ass kicked twice), or some sort of pawn.
- Sora might encounter, or at least get allusions to, Xion and the BBS trio. The hood with red eyes might be his Heartless and he might finally resolve that (although I could've sworn that was resolved in Coded, but who knows).
- Lea, remembering Roxas and his days as Axel, probably wants to go after Sora and Roxas to save their asses.
- False!Ansem and Xemnas seem to still be around independent of Terra!Xehanort, although that could just be the situation of the dreams (if not, then Replicas are viable). I wouldn't be surprised if Old!Xehanort is somehow separate too, considering the clusterfuck.
- Either there's multiple Mickeys in these dream worlds, or some sort of timetravel [parasitic bomb] is happening. Assuming the former.[/spoiler]

This definitely isn't some sort of simple filler with how much is being hinted at. Sheesh.  X(

With the nod to the first game at the very end there and remembering the secret movie at the end of said first game, I really have to wonder how much of this series they planned ahead of time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on February 15, 2012, 09:15:34 AM
I really have to wonder how much of this series they planned ahead of time.
They planned nothing ahead of time.
They simply keep adding [parasitic bomb] along the way.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2012, 10:18:29 AM
This definitely isn't some sort of simple filler with how much is being hinted at. Sheesh.  X(

...still doesn't look like anything important, just plot created for the sake of having a game fill the space while they continue to stall on KH3.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 15, 2012, 09:34:27 PM
Even though it's been confirmed that this game will tie directly into KH3?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 15, 2012, 11:48:39 PM
Yeah, whats your point? Nothing I said would contradict that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 16, 2012, 12:45:27 AM
Yeah, whats your point? Nothing I said would contradict that.

The point is that it will directly tie in with KH3. If this game didn't exist, the plot for KH3 doesn't exist either. If you want a plot to "fill the space" while they stall on KH3, I suggest you look towards Coded.

KH3D will have, and will be, one of the most important plots in the entire series. This is in the league of KHII's importance. This will tie BBS, KH1, KHII and even CoM together to mesh with the eventual finale of the Xehanort saga. Sora/Riku possibly rescuing Aqua from tRoD so she can free Ven, save Terra and much more that can happen throughout -- speculation that could very well be reality. Nomura also stated that the game would add even more secrets and mysteries, so I can only imagine that will push the story further like the numbered games have.

I'm curious, what would make a sequel "important"? Because to me, it seems no KH game will satisfy you until III comes out. No matter how big.

And I really hope your excuse isn't "becuz they're young".
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 16, 2012, 01:14:56 AM
The point is that it will directly tie in with KH3. If this game didn't exist, the plot for KH3 doesn't exist either. If you want a plot to "fill the space" while they stall on KH3, I suggest you look towards Coded.

KH3D will have, and will be, one of the most important plots in the entire series. This is in the league of KHII's importance. This will tie BBS, KH1, KHII and even CoM together to mesh with the eventual finale of the Xehanort saga. Sora/Riku possibly rescuing Aqua from tRoD so she can free Ven, save Terra and much more that can happen throughout -- speculation that could very well be reality. Nomura also stated that the game would add even more secrets and mysteries, so I can only imagine that will push the story further like the numbered games have.

I'm curious, what would make a sequel "important"? Because to me, it seems no KH game will satisfy you until III comes out. No matter how big.

And I really hope your excuse isn't "becuz they're young".

Not quite. This also ties Days and Coded in. Seeing as Xion appears near the end of the trailer, and the fact that Roxas's little "got it memorized" thing occurs in Twilight Town, that means Days is being wrapped up. And the whole point of Coded was to see if Sora could handle the pain of all those still locked in his heart (namely Roxas, Xion, and Ventus), which the end of the trailer looks like it's pointing directly too (the pain, that is, and Sora having to handle it).

This game is tying ALL THE PREVIOUS GAMES together and going directly into KH3.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 16, 2012, 01:20:35 AM
I'm curious, what would make a sequel "important"? Because to me, it seems no KH game will satisfy you until III comes out. No matter how big.

Being on a console I actually have would probably be a major factor :v
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 16, 2012, 03:10:37 AM
Not quite. This also ties Days and Coded in. Seeing as Xion appears near the end of the trailer, and the fact that Roxas's little "got it memorized" thing occurs in Twilight Town, that means Days is being wrapped up. And the whole point of Coded was to see if Sora could handle the pain of all those still locked in his heart (namely Roxas, Xion, and Ventus), which the end of the trailer looks like it's pointing directly too (the pain, that is, and Sora having to handle it).

This game is tying ALL THE PREVIOUS GAMES together and going directly into KH3.

Yes, Mirby, I know that. I just pointed those specific titles out to him because those are obviously the bigger "arcs" in the story (for lack of a better word).

I know that it will tie in Coded, but I honestly don't give it credit as a significant KH game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 16, 2012, 03:55:03 AM
Xion, Roxas and Axel/Lea should just stay in Days. There's really no need - with the exception of Lea - to bring them back other than to please the fans.

Their story was had an acceptable wrap up, until BBS coded started doing the whole "Sora will save everyone thing" which included them.

Honestly I think this game will be like CoM, it'll have plot relevance to the next game but won't necessarily have to be played and still basically miss nothing. I mean, not everyone is going to play this one after all.

But like I've said I could be wrong.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 16, 2012, 10:32:18 PM
You're too proud to act as if you would be wrong 8D.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on February 20, 2012, 08:10:15 PM
the rest of the fandom had been waiting for KH3 for years now. I know it isn't Megaman legends 3, Half Life 2 Black or Duke Nukem Forever but still fans are still waiting for KH3 and we want them to stop trolling and develop the game already.

Xion, Roxas and Axel/Lea should just stay in Days. There's really no need - with the exception of Lea - to bring them back other than to please the fans.

Their story was had an acceptable wrap up, until BBS coded started doing the whole "Sora will save everyone thing" which included them.

Honestly I think this game will be like CoM, it'll have plot relevance to the next game but won't necessarily have to be played and still basically miss nothing. I mean, not everyone is going to play this one after all.

But like I've said I could be wrong.


Yes, Mirby, I know that. I just pointed those specific titles out to him because those are obviously the bigger "arcs" in the story (for lack of a better word).

I know that it will tie in Coded, but I honestly don't give it credit as a significant KH game.


Not quite. This also ties Days and Coded in. Seeing as Xion appears near the end of the trailer, and the fact that Roxas's little "got it memorized" thing occurs in Twilight Town, that means Days is being wrapped up. And the whole point of Coded was to see if Sora could handle the pain of all those still locked in his heart (namely Roxas, Xion, and Ventus), which the end of the trailer looks like it's pointing directly too (the pain, that is, and Sora having to handle it).

This game is tying ALL THE PREVIOUS GAMES together and going directly into KH3.

Let’s face KH continuity is so convoluted that you need to come with a ton theories and fanwank  just to figure out how each game connects with the next one. Not to mention all the constant retconning of the story and the Final Mixes that never leave Japan makes matters worse for anyone who wants to make sense of the plot. The whole Xehanort ‘arc’ is complete [parasitic bomb], Nomura has been making up stuff as he went along and I am tired of the Sora clones that appear here and there. Why not just create KH3 and be done with it?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 20, 2012, 08:38:48 PM
It's only convoluted if you don't pay attention to it all. To me, it makes perfect sense. No need to make anything up to connect the games; there's more than enough evidence in the games themselves to do that.

(and don't assume your feelings are the same as all fans; i'm a fan and i'm perfectly content in waiting for kh3 to ensure it's good and not a steaming pile of rushed [parasitic bomb] made solely to appease the rabid fans' desires. what is true of the part is not true of the whole)

Oh, and here are some scans or something.
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/VJump%20Scans/Scan%204.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/VJump%20Scans/Scan%2011.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/VJump%20Scans/Scan%201.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/VJump%20Scans/Scan%2016.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/VJump%20Scans/Scan%2010.jpg)

and the 10th Anniversary Box too:
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/02/Huge%2010th%20Anniv.jpg)

Source (http://www.khinsider.com)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 22, 2012, 12:27:37 AM
The only thing missing from that collection is the KH 3DS.

Let’s face KH continuity is so convoluted that you need to come with a ton theories and fanwank  just to figure out how each game connects with the next one. Not to mention all the constant retconning of the story and the Final Mixes that never leave Japan makes matters worse for anyone who wants to make sense of the plot. The whole Xehanort ‘arc’ is complete [parasitic bomb], Nomura has been making up stuff as he went along and I am tired of the Sora clones that appear here and there. Why not just create KH3 and be done with it?

To me, theorizing is what makes the storyline and characters so fun. And it's not that convoluted at all, the story seems all over the place now, but as I've said before it'll be cleared up by KH3. I guess you could think of it as a series of riddles. We don't get the Final Mixes, so what? That's why we have YouTube and translations to further understand the plot.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 22, 2012, 01:24:02 AM
The only thing missing from that collection is the KH 3DS.

Well yeah, that's not part of the Anniversary Box art. Prices converted to USD are $200 for the Anniversary Box and $270 for the 3DS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 23, 2012, 04:53:15 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pce0bhWVKbc&feature=related[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hFWstbbPsrg[/youtube]

More scans (http://kh13.com/forum/topic/30434-kingdom-hearts-3d-in-famitsu-weekly-radiant-garden-the-grid/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on February 23, 2012, 05:00:51 PM
Quote from: Nintendo Power
-- Kingdom Hearts 3D was first announced at the same time as the Nintendo 3DS hardware. What made you so eager to bring the series to a new platform?

Nomura: We were impressed with the passion Nintendo put into the design of the N3DS hardware. And personally, I was excited by the idea of a Kingdom Hearts game that could be played in 3D in the palm of one’s hands. That was certainly a big part of it.

-- Can you explain what the title-Dream Drop Distance-Means?

The story for this installment takes place in a world submerged in sleep, and from that “Sleep” we derived “Dream”. “Drop”, from the phrase “Drop off to sleep”, is our name for the system in which players alternate between control of Sora and Riku during gameplay. And since Sora and Riku are progressing through the story on different storylines, we chose “Distance” to express the gulf between them. And of course, since all three words start with the letter D, it can be shortened to 3D to add to the meaning of 3D functionality.

-- What can you tell us about the overarching story of the game and how it ties into the future of Kingdom Hearts?

The story for this installment picks up where Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded on the Nintendo DS left off, making it the most recent chapter in the timeline. It’s the story that takes place right before the final chapter of the “Xehanort arc”, which began with the very frist Kingdom Hearts.

To give a brief summary of the game’s premise, Yen Sid assigns Sora and Riku with visiting the Sleeping Worlds and open the seven Sleeping Doors as their Mark of Mastery exam, which they must complete in order to become Keyblade Masters. However, a mysterious boy in a black cloak appears everywhere they go, and nothing ends up going exactly as planned. That’s the gist of it.

In terms of future Kingdom Hearts, I know fans are eager for the arc’s final battle, and I hope to begin writing it soon.

-- In a previous interview, you mentioned that the Mark of Mastery exam won’t span the entirety of the game. Could you elaborate on that a little bit?

As I just mentioned, the mysterious boy in the black cloak causes the story to take an unexpected turn. Whenever he appears, Xehanort and other characters that have been linked to him, like Ansem, seem to follow, even though they’ve already been defeated in the past. Their story isn’t about the Mark of Mastery exam, so that plotline proceeds in a different direction.

-- How did you decide which new Disney worlds to include in the game?

Tai Yasue, the game’s codirector, suggested that since the film Fantasia contained many worlds, we could use that in the game to separate the worlds that Sora and Riku traveled through. I’ve always wanted to visit Fantasia in a Kingdom Hearts game, so I jumped at the chance. It’s a similar story with the other worlds. We considered how their worldview and settings could be used in interesting effect with the particular mechanics and scenario we had written for this installment, and selected them on that basis.

-- Why did you choose to make both Sora and Riku playable characters this time around?

Sora and Riku represent the theme of the Kingdom Hearts series, which is “the light and dark sides of the heart.” This story takes place right before the final battle, and so we wanted to go back to the origin of the series and depict the polarity of light and darkness through their respective stories.

-- As big fans of The World Ends with You, we’re excited to see its characters appear in Dream Drop Distance. What role do they play in this game?

In previous games in the Kingdom Hearts series, Final Fantasy characters made appearances and gave Sora guidance to help with his adventure. This time, it’s characters from The World Ends with You who perform that role. The basic story is that the characters wandered into this world while playing the Reapers’ Game, and became separated from their partners. Their stories begin with the teammates searching for each other.

-- Aside from yourself, did anyone on the Kingdom Hearts team work on the World Ends with You?

The illustrator who worked on TWEWY, Gen Kobayashi, is now serving as the art director for Dream Drop Distance. That games composer, Takeharu Ishimoto, has also created some music for DDD. Finally, the director of TWEWY, Tatsuya Kando, is working as this game’s animation supervisor.

-- What are the origins of the Dream Eaters? And can you explain the difference between the two types: Spirits and Nightmares?

Actually, as you may have seen in the debut trailer, I was originally planning to go with Heartless and Nobodies. But when I started thinking about setting the game in a dream world with enemies who could grow and fight alongside the player, I felt that it wouldn’t really make sense to be raising Heartless and Nobodies. So I came up with the Dream Eaters as a new kind of enemy that appears in Sleeping Worlds and that feeds on dreams instead of being focused on hearts the way Heartless and Nobodies are.

Nightmares are the Dream Eaters who eat dreams born in these worlds and sow nightmares instead; they appear as the main enemy for this installment. Spirits are good monsters who eat nightmares, and they fight alongside Sora and Riku as allies.

-- Will Sora and Riku fight alongside Disney characters at any point? Or do they strictly fight alongside their Spirit allies?

In this installment, they will be fighting almost exclusively alongside their Spirit allies. To be clear, this game isn’t a spinoff, since it’s a continuation of the series’s main story. But when I’m working on a game in the series that isn’t a numbered title, I like taking the opportunity to incorporate ambitious new systems like this.

-- The action in Dream Drop Distance is a lot faster and more frenetic than in the previous Kingdom Hearts games. What was the motivation behind that?

I have a clear direction for how I want the Kingdom Hearts series evolve, and this change is part of moving in that direction. The games in the series are known as RPGs with a high level of action, in which anyone can perform flashy moves. In order to make the gameplay even more dynamic, we’ve implemented a new system called Flowmotion. With that, I think we’ve taken another step towards our ultimate goal for the series.

-- In a recent trailer, we spotted various Nobodies like Xemnas, Xion, and Axel. How is it that they’re around for the events of this game?

I can’t discuss details just yet, but the mysterious boy in the black cloak has something to do with this. They will confuse Sora and Riku wherever they go.

-- Who would you say is the main villain in Dream Drop Distance?

I can’t make a definitive statement because that would be giving away a secret, but I will tell you once again, the mysterious boy in the black cloak is the key to the answer.

-- Will this game take advantage of StreetPass or SpotPass?

The game does take advantage of StreetPass capabilities, and uses them in the Spirit-breeding system.

-- Who’s composing the soundtrack for the game? Will it include a new theme song?

With this installment, Yoko Simomura will continue her role as the series’s main composer. Takeharu Ishimoto and Tsuyoshi Sekito-who have worked on previus installments like Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep-will also be contributing music to this game. Ishimoto will not only be handling songs from The World Ends with You, but from other games as well. As with our previous titles, the theme music is going to be a song by Utada Hikaru.

-- Will all of the US voice actors from previous Kingdom Hearts be reprising their roles in Dream Drop Distance?

That’s certainly a plan. In fact, the voice recording for the North American version is already underway.

-- This year marks the 10th anniversary of the series. Do you have anything special in store for 2012 to celebrate this occasion?

In Japan, we’re planning to release a 10-year commemorative box set. We don’t have any other solid plans, but the series has a lot of support from fans in North America, so I hope we can do something special for them as well.

-- Finally, if we ask nicely, would you share something about Dream Drop distance that you haven’t mentioned anywhere else?

This is the first time we’re doing this, but there’s a surprise during the end credits. So even when the credits start to roll, don’t put down your N3DS, and don’t let your guard down!

Source (http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=464234)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 28, 2012, 01:59:01 AM
Apparently, this game only has 2 save slots.

and (full?) game impressions, which don't tell us much new stuff (http://sqex.info/2012/02/kh3d-impressions-from-famitsu/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on February 28, 2012, 02:11:15 AM
Quote from: http://sqex.info/2012/02/kh3d-impressions-from-famitsu/
The Opener Made Me Cry!

Oh come on
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on February 28, 2012, 02:40:08 AM
Oh come on

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tightening my heart like they were my own babies.
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but during their leveling up part I involuntarily let out a giggle at their cuteness

suddenly, crying at the opening doesn't seem too far-fetched for this person
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on February 28, 2012, 07:38:20 AM
i'm sure there's plenty more like that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 04, 2012, 09:11:40 PM
4gamer (http://www.4gamer.net/games/113/G011346/20120229024/) updated their site with a new article and new screens.
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG7.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG15.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG17.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG26.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG34.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG36.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG50.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG58.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG39.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG43.jpg)
(more screens in Source link at bottom)

And now for the article's translation. Be warned there are some story spoilers (nothing major, just Clu's role in The Grid and more on the opening in Yen Sid's tower).
Quote from: Goli of Neogaf
Rinzler is fightable, he uses disks which release spark-like things on contact, and he can also reverse gravity, which reverses controls for Sora/Riku. The Grid's boss is also shown, which is a giant dream eater you fight in a circular rotating stage. The boss hurls disks at the current PC, and can also summon bullets that rain down from the ceiling, upon contact with the current PC his drop gauge decreases.

Regarding the storyline, it is hinted that Clu has some sort of interest for keyblades as do the other Tron characters, but his motives seem evil or something. Also Young Xehanort is there and he apparently knows a lot about The Grid.

On the part about the Mysterious Tower, it says Sora and Riku go to it only to be met with Yen Sid having a worried look, there he explains to become keyblade masters they hvae to go to the dream world and release the keyholes there. Also it's confirmed that as always the journey begins in Destiny Islands.

Then there's Radiant Garden. One of the texts under the screenshots says Lea knows he's human again because he can see his reflextion once more, but he can't find all other Org. XIII members. On the one with Lenzo, it says he seems to possess a lot of information regarding Traverse Town.

Then there's the dream eaters nightmare/spirits section. First the spirits:

The one that looks like a little clown is called Ghost Clown, apparently it likes prizes a lot so it helps to pick them up. Its link attack is called Ghost Vacuum where he inhales enemies and then vomits them damaging them as well as whoever it vomits on. Next is Scissor Beetle, who can fire bullets from its chest, useful for long range attacks! Its link attack is called Trap Shot, where it fires a barrage of bullets from its chest to where the target cursor is placed, it also prevent enemies from moving after being shot; afterwards there's Idaten Kirin, its link attack is called Thunderstorm, where a bunch of consecutive bolts strike the enemy. The following one is Opportunist Bat, who goes flapping along the battlefield, it uses ultrasonic waves and drain attacks as its moves. Its link attack is Dark Fierce, where the current PC grows lonk dark nails from his hands and feet, allowing for quick long range kicks and punches finishing with an arc shaped attack.

Finally, the nightmares where two new kinds are introduced, first the Glaring Owl, who uses Libra on you to find your weakness and then exploit it. Then there's the Dendencargo, it's a pun I'm not sure how to translate, but it mashes up the Japanese word for snail and escargot, it hides in its shell but if you manage to turn it over it becomes defenseless.

As mentioned in earlier reports, once the drop gauge runs out you change to Sora/Riku and so forth, using drop prizes that enemies drop you get drop points, which you can use to enhance Sora/Riku. In between drops you can also see the event forecast for the current world you're in, these events include sales from shops or the chance to fight rare dream eaters.

As also previously reported, you can breed spirits provided you have their recipes and required materials, you can also name your spirits! Each spirit has its own distinct personality that affects their battle behavior but you already knew that.

Regarding battle commands, you can get them via shops, the spirits's ability link board and treasure chests; after that you can add them to your deck.

On the ability link board you can also get passive abilities, for example, if you want Riku to have the HP Up ability, you can have one of your spirits learn it, and once they have Riku can use it too!

The final part of the news article are new Reality Shifts, first up is the Fantasia inspired Symphony of Sorcery's, Fantasmic, where you have to tap notes as they appear on the touch screen. The Grid's Reality Shift is called Code Break, where you tap differently colored words on the touch screen to hack the world and produce a number of different effects, the one shown this time is Moving Spark which is, well, a moving spark.

Source (http://www.khinsider.com/content/view/2320/339/)
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Also, due to Ghost Clown's Link Attack, I'm gonna have to paint him pink and name him Kirby. Along with my triceratops who'll be named Cera.

Also of note: that last pic I posted here in this post shows Riku utilizing the giraffe's Link Attack to wield some guns temporarily and blast foes. Pretty sweet!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on March 04, 2012, 09:49:18 PM
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As also previously reported, you can breed spirits provided you have their recipes and required materials, you can also name your spirits! Each spirit has its own distinct personality that affects their battle behavior but you already knew that.

Looks like Kingdom Hearts: Pokemon Drop Distance is inevetable then.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 04, 2012, 10:44:35 PM
Looks like Kingdom Hearts: Pokemon Drop Distance is inevetable then.
We've known about the Dream Eaters and the fact you collect them since September, Gaia. This is nothing new.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on March 04, 2012, 11:46:09 PM
I say inevetable I really meant once it hits 4chan this game will be likely teased about being "similar" to pokemon.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 05, 2012, 12:41:56 AM
It's been teased about being similar to Pokemon since September.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 05, 2012, 09:19:32 AM
Lenzo

His name is Ienzo

As in Zexion is an anagram of Ienzo with an X

How can people still make that mistake? [tornado fang]ing NeoGAF
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on March 05, 2012, 05:32:56 PM
I..Um.. WAT?!  :o (http://www.models-resource.com/psx_ps2/kingdomhearts2/sheet/2855)

Apparently the folks at TSR was digging through KHII's files.. and look what they found!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 05, 2012, 08:10:50 PM
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101126072011/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/f/fa/BuzzWoodyModels.jpg/805px-BuzzWoodyModels.jpg)

That's from digging through KH2 Final Mix's data, actually. Also old, but it gives more hope for an eventual Toy Story world.

Similarly, Pinocchio was originally slated to appear in 358/2 Days, and the story would've been like this: "Set in a circus and playing off the story of Pinocchio, a puppet with a heart, and the Nobodies who possess no heart, we planned for a sad episode with Roxas and Xion looking for hope for themselves." From Nomura himself. And now Pinocchio's in 3D, so that's cool.

The last big part of removed content would be the Jungle Book world in BBS, of which there are still a few unfinished rooms one can access via cheat codes.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on March 05, 2012, 09:23:35 PM
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(http://images.khinsider.com/Kingdom%20Hearts%20Dream%20Drop%20Distance/Screenshots/4Gamer(3:4)/4GTG17.jpg)

I had been meaning to say this for awhile but Riku looks out of place with those human looking characters.

(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101126072011/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/f/fa/BuzzWoodyModels.jpg/805px-BuzzWoodyModels.jpg)

That's from digging through KH2 Final Mix's data, actually. Also old, but it gives more hope for an eventual Toy Story world.

Similarly, Pinocchio was originally slated to appear in 358/2 Days, and the story would've been like this: "Set in a circus and playing off the story of Pinocchio, a puppet with a heart, and the Nobodies who possess no heart, we planned for a sad episode with Roxas and Xion looking for hope for themselves." From Nomura himself. And now Pinocchio's in 3D, so that's cool.

The last big part of removed content would be the Jungle Book world in BBS, of which there are still a few unfinished rooms one can access via cheat codes.

Inresting, I gotta try it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 06, 2012, 02:36:18 AM
(http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101126072011/kingdomhearts/images/thumb/f/fa/BuzzWoodyModels.jpg/805px-BuzzWoodyModels.jpg)

That's from digging through KH2 Final Mix's data, actually. Also old, but it gives more hope for an eventual Toy Story world.

That's news to me. Stop with that "old" bullshit, it's way past overdone. If some people haven't seen it, so what?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 16, 2012, 09:20:31 AM
Here, have a Nomura interview from Famitsu.
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The meaning behind the main illustration!
— The package illustration has been publically revealed.

Nomura:To be honest, at first I had drawn a different picture. Sora, Riku, and King Mickey were the same as the current illustration, but I drew Mickey bigger and Sora and Riku were much smaller. However, design-wise it was difficult to use for the packaging, and when we tried it on the title screen you couldn’t really recognize Sora or Riku (wry laughter), so I redrew it.

— There is another version of the illustration with different colors and the directions switched, can you tell us about that?

Nomura:When you look at this illustration inside the game package. I wanted it’s composition and look to remind you of the title’s catch copy, “Darkness becomes light, light falls into darkness.” The two images make a pair; I think it’s nice to consider the contrasts between them and how they reflect the storyline.

— Will we see this image within the game itself?

Nomura: Yes, if you play the game on the advance degree of difficulty you’ll be able to see it.

— In the illustration, Sora has his eyes closed while Riku’s are open.

Nomura:That’s right. There’s meaning behind that, but I think you’ll understand it through playing the game. By the way, the 2 types of illustrations are not just merely reversed, but the change in color degree and overall balance has been reworked.

— We look forward to understanding that. Anyways, for the first time fans will obtain an enclosed AR card with the game. Can you tell us about the friendly Dream Eaters on those cards?

Nomura:The game package will contain one card that unlocks one of the following partner Dream Eaters at random: King Wondernyan, Circus Panda, and Nekuish. These 3 Dream Eaters are rare; however unlocking them through an AR card is not the only way to obtain them, you can partner with them in the game too. Still, if you do a Link Portal exchange through StreetPass, you can obtain the recipes for them. If you try to StreetPass regularly, you can probably obtain all three pretty early on.

Key people of the story!

— In the opener, we see a flurry of memorable scenes from the series while an orchestra version of “Hikari” plays, it’s very moving!

Nomura:It was Nomatsu (Takeshi Nomatsu, the title’s cinematic movie director) who managed it, he said himself “there isn’t a next one”, so he crammed it full of content.

— Parts of the opener were used in the Special Trailer that was released publically, where the keywords “those who are asleep within sadness” appeared. Does helping those people become the goal of this game?

Nomura:How will that go… (Laughs.) Well, first off Sora and company will have to make preparations for that.

— In the last part of the trailer, one of the points that stands out is when Aqua and Terra appear with the black coated character with the “nightmare” eyes.

Nomura:That black coated person is important to the storyline, but isn’t necessarily a new character. The details of it are something to look forward to when you play.

— As for new worlds, the image of the world from Tron Legacy is very closely adapted. The people in it are drawn quite realistically.

Nomura:Since we adapted realistic portrayals in the past with The Pirates of the Caribbean in Kingdom Hearts II, we had a bit of know-how this time around. I was a bit apprehensive at attempting to do it on a portable device, but I think the end result has a high quality to it. I supervised over the production side of the movie parts and the scenarios of the storyline reflected well into it.

— Did you plan from the beginning to use Tron Legacy as a world?

Nomura:It was decided around the time the project was beginning. We had planned for Sora to visit the original Tron world and for Riku to go to the Tron Legacy world.

— Ansem and Xemnas, as well as Master Xehanort’s forms appear, but are they the real thing?

Nomura:Well, about that… Ansem and Xemnas appear often, harassing Sora and Riku.

— Are Ansem and Xemnas key persons?

Nomura:If I had to say who the key persons were, I’d say they are the silver haired boy and Axel. This time at the end of the story, there will be the longest cutscene of the whole series where the true form of Ansem and Xemnas, as well as their goals and many other truths will be revealed all at once.

Raising Dream Eaters!

— How come this time instead of being joined by Donald and Goofy, our heroes team up with Dream Eaters?

Nomura:This time the story is about Sora and Riku taking the Mark of Mastery Exam. If Donald and Goofy participated in the exam without being Keyblade wielders, then it would be sort of weird. (Laughs.) Besides, those two are active characters in the numbering titles of the series, so I thought that it would be an interesting challenge to have an adventure outside of that.

— I see. So the Dream Eaters, you can create them by gathering materials to “breed” them. What lead you to develop this kind of system?

Nomura:The Dream Eater’s growth is directly connected to the abilities of Sora and Riku, which serves as an axis of this title. To that extent, I wanted players to feel affection for their Dream Eaters, thus you start with them from their initial creation and watch as they grow alongside you.

— Unlocking the abilities of the Dream Eaters and doing the Ability Link to make Sora and Riku stronger is sort of like parts of the system in Re:Coded.

Nomura:That’s right. At first, I initially wanted to develop another form of the command board from Birth by Sleep. Then I mixed the growth systems of Re:Coded and 358/2 Days and came up with a new idea that became the Ability Link feature.

— The Dream Eater’s growth is one of the charms of this title, but it seems with the interacting on the touch screen, the Dream Eater’s characteristics change rapidly.

Nomura:Their attitudes are different depending on their characteristics, for instance some prefer to attack aggressively while other prefer to support your character. One type of Dream Eater has 4 characteristics; even if they are same types of Dream Eaters, they each have their own personalities. So choose among the characteristics you like and have fun.

— How many types of Dream Eaters are there in total?

Nomura:There are a little over 50 types of Dream Eaters you can partner with. You can’t partner with the boss ones, but outside of that you can breed all the Dream Eaters.

— With the similar Dream Eaters like Wondernyan and King Wondernyan, are they evolutions of the same form or are they from separate recipes?

Nomura:They aren’t evolutions of one another, that is not how this system works. If you have the materials, you can produce two or more of the same Dream Eaters.

— As far as activities with the Dream Eaters go, there is the Flick Crash feature. What was the concept behind this feature?

Nomura:As the main mini-game of this title, I wanted to produce something that has the speed aspect of a card game fused with an action game. I said it had to be something frenzied with a “restless feel” to it, but it was hard to actually materialize. After repeated trials, I think it finally became something fun.

— By the way, it seems the Dream Eater’s appearance and abilities can be customized and you can name them. It’s a fairly different taste for the series compared to the past titles.

Nomura:Every time I try to make the taste of the game relate to its title, but in this game since the player can name their Dream Eater to their liking its quite straightforward. I put a lot of consideration into naming the titles interestingly, it’s fun.

Big developments packed into a short time period!

— About how long does it take to clear the game?

Nomura:Probably about 35 hours? Upgrading and playing Flick Crash take time, so I think you could keep on playing it.

— The story and the system of this game are both packed with developments. Did you think the development period was going to be this long?

Nomura:It’s really like one year since Birth by Sleep Final Mix. All the staff has worked very hard to make it here. The Osaka team took over development and even though they had only once worked with the Nintendo DS when they did Re:Coded, this is the first time they created a fully interactive 2-screened title. Even though this time the unreasonable demands were raised even more, I think their high level of creative consciousness really shines in this title.

— A lot of effort went into this title huh. By the way, we previously asked you about an announcement regarding Final Fantasy Versus XIII, is there any information you can share about when that would be?

Nomura: We hear from everyone that there is a high demand to release more information. We are almost finished preparing so we can respond to that. Even though we are in agreement, it’s really not related to current developments so we aren’t in a situation to release information about it. But since I’m not allowed to speak about it, I have no choice but to continue discussion in this way about it.
Have some Famitsu scans too.
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Famitsu%20-%20March%2015%202012/Scan01.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Famitsu%20-%20March%2015%202012/Scan02.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Famitsu%20-%20March%2015%202012/Scan03.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Famitsu%20-%20March%2015%202012/Scan04.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Famitsu%20-%20March%2015%202012/Scan05.jpg)
And some more images too!
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Nintendo%20-%20March%2016%202012/img_ss_1.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Nintendo%20-%20March%2016%202012/img_ss_2.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Nintendo%20-%20March%2016%202012/img_ss_3.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Nintendo%20-%20March%2016%202012/img_ss_4.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/03/Nintendo%20-%20March%2016%202012/img_ss_5.jpg)

Source (http://www.khinsider.com)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 22, 2012, 03:40:58 AM
There's also a few clean images. (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201203/17011654.html)

Posted on: March 16, 2012, 01:33:16 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1uLLmszrlE&list=UUqbTxvupSHpeSQV0VWusrnA&index=2&feature=plcp[/youtube]
^ love this one

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gd2PBuaI11g&list=UUqbTxvupSHpeSQV0VWusrnA&index=1&feature=plcp[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 24, 2012, 12:24:25 AM
If anyone's curious, you can see the opening video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxzzLYwGr_k) with some embellishments they added since it was at the Premiere Event at the beginning of the month. I recommend full-screen viewing, or you could make your way to the Premiere Video #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWIJ8gR5qWg) which enlarges the top half but has background noise since it was recorded during the actual event and not beforehand.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 24, 2012, 12:52:13 AM
If anyone's curious, you can see the opening video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxzzLYwGr_k) with some embellishments they added since it was at the Premiere Event at the beginning of the month. I recommend full-screen viewing, or you could make your way to the Premiere Video #2 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWIJ8gR5qWg) which enlarges the top half but has background noise since it was recorded during the actual event and not beforehand.

Wow, 5 seconds of it I hadn't seen like a million times before!

It's [tornado fang]ing nothing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 24, 2012, 02:47:04 AM
Wow, 5 seconds of it I hadn't seen like a million times before!

It's [tornado fang]ing nothing.

... You lost me there. Showing un-comatose Ventus, Terra and Aqua at the end for a huge showdown wouldn't be considered "nothing". Sure, we knew they would return eventually, but it still gave me a bit of a jump/wtf moment. It's pretty cool.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 25, 2012, 06:07:04 AM
Really? It just didn't seem like a big deal to me. It's in CG so I doubt it's anything really important, symbolic more than anything.

Honestly though, the problems I have with this game are all me and not the game itself. I'm sick of the Orginization, I wish Nomura just killed them off in KH2 (yeah I know, that wasn't going to happen) and I'm sick of everyone and their mother wearing organization cloaks.

...these things actually have little to do with the issue at hand but I must say that it really irritates me and all these things build up.

Another thing is deaging Sora. Sure it's not really a big deal really but I know its going to suck in English, just like Re:CoM how HJO's current voice does not fit the younger Sora at all.

Also they cut Riku's hair, I mean come on. That's unforgivable.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on March 25, 2012, 07:33:49 AM
I don't want to sound mean or rude, but are you ever happy with ANYTHING both non and KH-related Matou Sakura?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 25, 2012, 07:46:18 AM
Sure I am! I was quite pleased with BBS and enjoyed it immensely - to the point that I even bought it twice!

I just can't look at DDD and see it has anything more than just Nomura stalling until he's finally able to make KH3 the way he wants (with the original team after Versus is finished).

I just have too many expectations for a proper continuation to KH2 that I know it won't deliver on; it has been seven years, they've become quite unfulfillable at this point.

We'll see if that's really the case when the game is actually out but I don't have my hopes up.

But hey, don't let me hamper your excitement. If you're really looking forward to this game then I'm happy for you.

And besides knowing me, the more I think less of the game before it's out the more I'll be pleasantly surprised and enjoy it when I do play it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 25, 2012, 07:58:54 AM
Also they cut Riku's hair, I mean come on. That's unforgivable.
It's magically back at the end of the opening when they all assemble, if that means anything... D:
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 26, 2012, 09:14:13 AM
It's magically back at the end of the opening when they all assemble, if that means anything... D:

This being the same opening that has Sora and Riku fighting Master Xehanort.

It doesn't mean anything.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 26, 2012, 09:18:08 AM
You know that could be foreshadowing for 3, since this game does tie directly into that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 26, 2012, 09:57:05 AM
Or you know, it could be referencing BBS and nothing more.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 31, 2012, 08:16:43 PM
The live streaming has already started. (http://www.twitch.tv/apaulliao/b/313119353)

For anyone that's interested, skip to 1:10:00 for the opening. The use of Mickey's silhouette is awesome, getting Disney nostalgia vibes everywhere. Also, Joshua is a god/guardian in this game too (he sprouts wings and flies away).

Posted on: March 28, 2012, 01:35:31 PM
A few people have beaten the game already. You can see gameplay and spoilerific scenes here. (http://kh13.com/forum/topic/32056-spoilers-kingdom-hearts-3d-video-collection/)

The main details of the ending, obviously big spoilers ahead
[spoiler=HUGE SPOILERS]- There MIGHT be 3 different endings according to one person, take it with a huge grain of salt

- It was revealed that Xemnas' plan all along was to make everyone in the Organization into Xehanort; Xigbar already has some of Xehanort inside of him

- Sora failed the exam, Riku passed

- Lea somehow became a [chameleon sting]ing KEYBLADE WIELDER

- Sora switches between his KH3D and KHII outfit during some cutscenes, but you can't [tornado fang]ing play as KHII Sora

- Sora leaves on a journey to become a keyblade master; second time's the charm?

- Riku stays with Yen Sid for now

Now I could be mistaken about this part, but from what I've seen in the secret ending, Kairi is trying her hand at becoming a keyblade master with Yen Sid. Now how is THAT going to work? Kairi doesn't strike me as a competent fighter, let alone a possible keyblade master.
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 31, 2012, 11:49:24 PM
couldn't you have put that last part in the spoiler tag too? i mean, if it's from the secret ending, then i feel it should be a secret as well to those who haven't earned it or spoiled it. >_>
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 01, 2012, 01:06:41 AM
Yeah, you're right. I just felt that this secret ending was lacking compared to the others.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on April 01, 2012, 01:14:46 AM
Thanks. I'm just trying to avoid as many big spoilers now that the game is out until it is released here in the states. Yeah, I did look at all the Famitsu scans and stuff, and did enjoy checkin' the website, but now... Yeah, these spoilers are much more... spoilery than those.

:3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on April 01, 2012, 02:09:02 AM
Oh my! That was a close call! I almost read from the spoiler tag about the game's ending!

As interesting as I am with learning about what happens in the game, I'll wait for when the game comes out in the stats. It's coming out this Summer or Fall?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 01, 2012, 02:41:42 AM
To be honest, I would have avoided the spoilers too if it came to the states sooner. I don't know the usual time span of release for KH games between the US and Japan, so I became impatient and curious, eventually watching all of the ending cutscenes.... and its only been out for a few days. Terrible willpower indeed...

KHIII is a different matter. I will not spoil any big details for myself until I get the game in my hands, no matter how hard I have to force myself.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on April 01, 2012, 03:00:43 AM
I'll hold you to that promise however i can.

Chris, we only know it's coming to the states this year. My guess is May-July, mainly because the majority of voice acting is done being recorded (David Gallagher confirmed he was done recording his lines as Riku, and also confirmed that Haley Joel Osment had finished his lines as Sora).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on April 01, 2012, 04:41:01 AM
[spoiler=HUGE SPOILERS]
- Sora failed the exam, Riku passed
[/spoiler]

I [tornado fang]ing knew this would happen, called it ages ago.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on April 05, 2012, 08:22:26 PM
I'll hold you to that promise however i can.

Chris, we only know it's coming to the states this year. My guess is May-July, mainly because the majority of voice acting is done being recorded (David Gallagher confirmed he was done recording his lines as Riku, and also confirmed that Haley Joel Osment had finished his lines as Sora).


Well I'll be patient and wait for the game. No spoilers for me!
I have a few other games that's in need of my attention at the moment and I have a few chapters of my stories I need to work on so I believe it won't be a problem for me.

Posted on: April 01, 2012, 06:27:50 PM
Kingdom Hearts 3D drops this July 31 in the US! (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/05/kingdom-hearts-3d-drops-into-north-america-on-july-31/)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on April 05, 2012, 08:45:50 PM
I've been dreaming of the day the release date would drop; at least it's not too far in the distance! :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 06, 2012, 03:23:48 AM
Kingdom Hearts 3D drops this June 31 in the US! (http://www.siliconera.com/2012/04/05/kingdom-hearts-3d-drops-into-north-america-on-july-31/)

July 31. Please edit.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on April 09, 2012, 06:28:28 AM
^Oops, sorry about that! Thanks for notifying me about it!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on April 18, 2012, 11:53:07 AM
The soundtrack is out...

[spoiler]Yes. On intarwebz too.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on April 21, 2012, 09:12:06 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghj_MI0lQQ0[/youtube]

European release date is July 20th.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on April 26, 2012, 08:17:57 AM
European release date is July 20th.

And I still won't have a 3DS by then.

So, woooo big deal.

Posted on: April 22, 2012, 02:03:38 PM
Okay okay, seems I was wrong.

I do in fact have a 3DS now as I just bought one, so..... I take back everything I said.

I'm pretty excited for this game now lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on April 26, 2012, 08:30:52 AM
And I still won't have a 3DS by then.

So, woooo big deal.

Posted on: April 22, 2012, 02:03:38 PM
Okay okay, seems I was wrong.

I do in fact have a 3DS now as I just bought one, so..... I take back everything I said.

I'm pretty excited for this game now lol
this is funny because i got mine stolen last monday and am awaiting a replacement one (getting reimbursed since i was on business when it was taken)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on April 26, 2012, 03:39:08 PM
Archer, just give Mirby her 3DS back already.
Besides, I am waiting very badly for this game, as I'm not actually using my own 3DS lately aside from wearing the battery out with StreetPass runs...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 26, 2012, 09:07:28 PM
I do in fact have a 3DS now as I just bought one, so..... I take back everything I said.

you silly
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on April 28, 2012, 04:08:53 AM
Yey for demos nya~ :3 (http://andriasang.com/con0v2/kh3d_demo/)

But can only play it 15 times. No worries tho, might be enough to enjoy most of the features. x3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 28, 2012, 09:13:07 PM
Here's hoping the US gets a demo soon.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on May 03, 2012, 08:46:56 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/LDtaH.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on May 05, 2012, 08:20:19 AM
^Did they rename those Dream Eaters for the US version? I can't remember what they call in the Japanese version.

[youtube]iRMTtFUAIrQ[/youtube]

[youtube]vW4uVOycPWg[/youtube]

[youtube]d3L84-RgdLE[/youtube]

[youtube]Cjgz3n3m-3o[/youtube]


I love the music in this game! But I'm still avoiding all spoilers on this game until it comes out in English!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 05, 2012, 08:28:01 AM
^Did they rename those Dream Eaters for the US version? I can't remember what they call in the Japanese version.
Sudo Neku was Nekuish and Meowjesty was King Wondernyan or something; not sure about the rest. I really want dat Sudo Neku.

Also the music is indeed phenomenal. But beware; songs from the OST's third disc venture into possible spoiler territory.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on May 05, 2012, 08:32:19 AM
Sudo Neku was Nekuish and Meowjesty was King Wondernyan or something; not sure about the rest. I really want dat Sudo Neku.

Also the music is indeed phenomenal. But beware; songs from the OST's third disc venture into possible spoiler territory.

I see.

And I'll keep that in mind... I REALLY want to know what's happening in the game's story, but I'm going to wait until July 31st to find out. I rather not spoil myself beforehand, and it's hard right now since I wanted to look up the music on the game. Might as well do some other activities to take my mind off of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on May 05, 2012, 11:27:44 AM
I see.

And I'll keep that in mind... I REALLY want to know what's happening in the game's story, but I'm going to wait until July 31st to find out. I rather not spoil myself beforehand, and it's hard right now since I wanted to look up the music on the game.

Don't worry you're not missing anything, story sucks as per usual.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on May 05, 2012, 12:36:12 PM
Don't worry you're not missing anything, story sucks as per usual.
I think he's one of those who think the story is... is...
[spoiler]GOOD.[/spoiler]

Also, I meant ot post it some time ago:

(http://i.imgur.com/rDfLZ.png)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on May 05, 2012, 03:47:37 PM
I REALLY want to know what's happening in the game's story, but I'm going to wait until July 31st to find out. I rather not spoil myself beforehand
being in this topic won't help, but otherwise all you need to know is XEHANORTS, XEHANORTS EVERYWHERE
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on May 09, 2012, 03:14:08 AM
I think he's one of those who think the story is... is...
[spoiler]GOOD.[/spoiler]

Don't worry people like me and him won't enter the gaming or creative business and infect it for minorities like you *nudge nudge*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on May 09, 2012, 07:31:09 AM
Don't get me wrong, the story is ENTERTAINING...

It's just not in any way, shape or form good.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on May 10, 2012, 01:42:25 AM
Also, I meant ot post it some time ago:

(http://i.imgur.com/rDfLZ.png)

I read this whole thing in Mako's voice. Thank you for that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on May 10, 2012, 03:43:19 AM
I think he's one of those who think the story is... is...
[spoiler]GOOD.[/spoiler]

Also, I meant ot post it some time ago:

(http://i.imgur.com/rDfLZ.png)

Don't forget about the Sora clones that permeate the series.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on May 12, 2012, 10:52:16 PM
Here's hoping the US gets a demo soon.

Nomura confirms in a Famitsu Interview that a demo will be coming to NA. "The demo will cover a portion of Sora's scenario in Traverse Town which features The World Ends With You characters, and also contain the co-op Dream Eater minigame, Flick Rush!" No one knows when, unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 13, 2012, 12:14:03 AM
Nomura confirms in a Famitsu Interview that a demo will be coming to NA. "The demo will cover a portion of Sora's scenario in Traverse Town which features The World Ends With You characters, and also contain the co-op Dream Eater minigame, Flick Rush!" No one knows when, unfortunately.
on the plus side, the japanese demo didn't have flick rush, so we're already getting more than what they got (even though their demo came out after the game did)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on May 13, 2012, 07:29:23 AM
http://gonintendo.com/?mode=viewstory&id=177137

Posted on: May 13, 2012, 04:46:49
Um OK then how about this?

http://nintendo3dsblog.com/more-screenshots-from-the-english-version-of-kingdom-hearts-3d
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Night on May 14, 2012, 03:05:00 AM
:3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 15, 2012, 12:23:54 PM
I believe a lot of us have been waiting for this to show up.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv7TtGC0cVE[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on May 17, 2012, 04:34:08 AM
Uses same footage. :/

Well, voices are ok. Still think KH2 had the best voice acting.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on May 17, 2012, 05:15:11 AM
Uses same footage. :/

Well, voices are ok. Still think KH2 had the best voice acting.


However Aeris (English VA) was the only one that I had a beef with... no emotion whatsoever in that voice.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on May 17, 2012, 08:55:59 PM
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/05/3729kh3dmarkofmastery.jpg)
better quality (http://www.kh2.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mombundle.png)

Quote
All wrapped up in a special Kingdom Hearts branded magnetic box, the bundle will be released on July 31 for $54.99
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on May 17, 2012, 10:11:08 PM
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/05/3729kh3dmarkofmastery.jpg)
and with the game at $40, it's a good deal. I mean, the art cards alone are worth something, as is the limited edition protective case. Definitely worth the extra $15.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on June 22, 2012, 11:06:37 AM
>Get the demo
>Finished in 2 minutes

Lamest demo ever.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 23, 2012, 04:32:55 AM
>Get the demo
>Finished in 2 minutes

Lamest demo ever.

It's nice to get familiar with the freeflow controls, and pretty fun to dash and flip everywhere. Traverse town is huge, and the worlds are only going to get bigger from there. Basic gameplay was what I expected, but everyone who played as Riku at some conventions say he's better because of the Command Styles from BBS. So I'm thankful we at least get a taste of what to come

Only real complaint I have is that the same bad KH camera is back, made worse by the dynamic freeflow movements.

Nomura confirms in a Famitsu Interview that a demo will be coming to NA. "The demo will cover a portion of Sora's scenario in Traverse Town which features The World Ends With You characters, and also contain the co-op Dream Eater minigame, Flick Rush!" No one knows when, unfortunately.

NO.MU.RA.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on June 23, 2012, 06:28:16 AM
Oh the demo was definitely fun no doubt about that, the length just surprised me. I was expecting a just a little more.

Messing around with flowmotion was way more fun than I expected, I'll definitely enjoy messing around with that some more in the actual game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 23, 2012, 08:47:04 AM
Am I perhaps the only one who felt the game was faster paced than the previous titles? To the point where it became hard to take in what the hell was going on during battle half the time. Also my hands cramped up before the demo was even over. Not a good sign on my end. I preordered it, but I worry it may be sharing a shelf space with other games I never seem to get around to playing, much less completing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 23, 2012, 10:53:33 PM
Am I perhaps the only one who felt the game was faster paced than the previous titles? To the point where it became hard to take in what the hell was going on during battle half the time. Also my hands cramped up before the demo was even over. Not a good sign on my end. I preordered it, but I worry it may be sharing a shelf space with other games I never seem to get around to playing, much less completing.

Fast paced as in the flowmotion or Sora's running? Flowmotion making it fast paced makes sense, I mean, that's the point of it. I didn't really have a problem with convolution during battle, if anything, the framerate dips made it a little difficult sometimes to catch what was going on. I also noticed Sora runs at a noticeably faster pace than the previous games.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 24, 2012, 12:28:22 AM
I mean even without it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 22, 2012, 10:22:44 PM
Anyone here preorder the MoME? I just went for the standard game since I'm running low on cash.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on July 22, 2012, 11:03:03 PM
I have it fully paid off. From what I've heard it's pretty nice. US AR cards have different designs than the JP ones too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on July 27, 2012, 02:42:37 PM
Ah, Dream Drop Distance, what can I say.

I've finished The Grid with both Sora and Riku so far and I'm taking a break. I'm not like I used to be when I played Birth by Sleep and didn't put it down until I was finished, but then this game isn't as good.

Sceneries that are more sparce, not as great enemies, story's inexistant, and...
...well, the [tornado fang]ing Nintendogs ability-winning sheet is horrible.

Plus there are no great villains either or rather no villains at all - just bigass Dream Eaters.

The Disney stories themselves are pretty terrible themselves this time around too, I mean they get a lot cut and get compressed of course but its worse than usual. Having it split up between two characters doesn't help either.

Honestly with La Cité des Cloches, I probably would have been completely lost if I hadn't seen the movie before. And the city's big enough, but it's all so empty.

It's just a big empty space with dream eaters. Just like the rest of the game.

Oh, and the TWEWY part? Completely pointless.

They didn't have any character at all here, they were a complete waste of Traverse Town.  

Why include amazing new areas like the post office with the rail grinds if it's not even gonna be used properly?

I used to really like Traverse Town because of its style and because it seemed like a city all lost characters set up shop in. Now it's just an abandoned dump with nothing. New areas look good, but why are they even there?

They could have tied it in with the story or something, but nope.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 27, 2012, 06:43:22 PM
Oh, come on. Everyone knew the story wasn't going to be intense like BBS. And why are you mentioning the empty worlds? EVERY Kingdom Hearts game has empty worlds.

I disagree on the TWEWY part. I've watched a few scenes with Joshua, and he seems to be just as much as a jerk/know-it-all like the original. Truthfully, the characters act like they're supposed to in this game. Less interesting because KH3D's plot is nowhere near as complex and brilliant as TWEWY, but it's still great to see them again. Though I'm probably biased, due to being a huge TWEWY fan.

(I don't mind the Nintendogs thing, as long as the petting only takes a couple of minutes)

How do you feel about the combat?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on July 31, 2012, 04:12:47 PM
As the last country between JP, PAL and US (respectively) to get KH3D's release, I've officially got my copy of the game now myself. Time to see if this baby was worth the purchase (and pray that it isn't the hardest game yet).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 20, 2012, 04:35:39 AM
http://www.famitsu.com/news/201209/20021391.html

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5 ReMIX- announced for PS3 with a 2013 release.

In the collection are these games:
- KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
- KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
- KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days

Also mentions KINGDOM HEARTS for PC Browser.

Don't know why not X360. ^^;

Quote from: anon
HD Collection, will include 3 games.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, now with also japanese voices
Re: Chain of Memories
358/2 Days, this time in form of a movie (not a game)
"<System>
Included as a full HD remake theater story part I was released the Nintendo DS in 2009 "KH 358/2 Days". Enjoy the story as a video work."

Kingdom Hearts HD -1.5 Remix- includes:
- KH Final Mix HD with Japanese voices
- KH Re:CoM HD
- KH 358/2 Days cutscenes remade in HD in theater mode

Kingdom Hearts for PC Browsers is:
- Online social game for browsers
- Customize your avatar and explore worlds
- Card battling system
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2012, 05:03:46 AM
Yeah, pretty nifty. Though a full remake of Days would be cool, this is nice too. :D

and the reason for no 360 is probably for lack of fanbase on that system whereas they're more likely to find one on PS3 (since the originals were PS2) and therefore more easily guarantee sales.  That's what I think at least.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 20, 2012, 05:15:45 AM
Square Enix actively avoiding the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts 3 as much as possible never stops amusing me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2012, 05:25:43 AM
Square Enix actively avoiding the possibility of a Kingdom Hearts 3 as much as possible never stops amusing me.
Actually they said it was next at the presentation. Something like "The next Kingdom Hearts is 3" or something. They're just releasing this and probably a 2.5 with 2 and Re:coded (and probably BBS thrown in) to refresh people's memories. And to shut up the I WANT HD COLLECTION whiners.

Also this and 3 were hinted at in 3D's Secret Message.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 20, 2012, 05:35:52 AM
to refresh people's memories.

That's the dumbest reason ever.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2012, 05:39:12 AM
HEY FOR A GAME THAT HAS TO DEAL IN PART WITH MEMORIES IT'S APPROPRIATE! :P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 20, 2012, 06:01:57 AM
Yay for more stuff I can't play D:

Also this and 3 were hinted at in 3D's Secret Message.

If that counts as a hint then a truck crashing through your wall counts as subtle.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2012, 06:05:51 AM
Yay for more stuff I can't play D:

If that counts as a hint then a truck crashing through your wall counts as subtle.
Nah, I have it on pretty good authority it's coming out here. Can't reveal their identity though; promised.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 20, 2012, 06:24:19 AM
I meant that in an "I don't have a PS3" way.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 20, 2012, 06:34:51 AM
And to shut up the I WANT HD COLLECTION whiners.

And they couldn't even do THAT right. We wanted KH Final Mix and KH2FM+ in one package. Square is being greedy, they know people will buy it even though it has only one main game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on September 20, 2012, 06:42:43 AM
You just know they're waiting for the right time to announce KH2.5 HD.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 20, 2012, 06:53:37 AM
And they couldn't even do THAT right. We wanted KH Final Mix and KH2FM+ in one package. Square is being greedy, they know people will buy it even though it has only one main game.
I somehow knew this was going to be the exact response. EXACTLY.

Y'all too predictable.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 20, 2012, 06:56:31 AM
I somehow knew this was going to be the exact response. EXACTLY.

Y'all too predictable.

Because it's a damn logical response.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 20, 2012, 09:29:36 PM
*sigh*


If it wasn't for KH1 FM, I wouldn't be getting this collection, but at the same time, it won't be a day 1 purchase for me.  So let's see how they'll do 2.5 XDDD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on September 21, 2012, 03:11:01 AM
The past will be reawakened as a new number in never-before seen detail
Prepare yourself for the awakening of the next number


Oh. So this is what 3D hinted towards.

... Oh.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2012, 05:33:22 AM
The second line is hinting at KH3. Only the first line was this.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megaman24681012 on September 21, 2012, 05:43:53 AM
I will enter cardiac arrest if we finally get KH Final Mix in English!  *o*

I will film myself doing so if SE follows this up with KH2 Final Mix and BBS Final Mix!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 21, 2012, 05:52:28 AM
I somehow knew this was going to be the exact response. EXACTLY.

Y'all too predictable.
Don't be a defensive fangirl, Mirby.
Them suckas are telling the truth.

They should have given us both of them in one package, I mean. OTHER GAME SERIES HAVE THAT. But why should Kingdom Hearts, no? I mean why should it have such a nice package?

BETTER ADD SOME OTHER STUPID [parasitic bomb]!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 21, 2012, 05:59:48 AM
Defensive fangirl? Not me, it's as Archetype said, a logical response.

Did I say it was wrong? No, it's absolutely correct. I was just pointing out it was going to be said sooner or later, nothing more.

:P
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on September 21, 2012, 06:12:54 AM
Defensive fangirl? Not me, it's as Archetype said, a logical response.

Did I say it was wrong? No, it's absolutely correct. I was just pointing out it was going to be said sooner or later, nothing more.

:P
Sorry, I'm kinda tired. I understood your post ass backwards. Sorry again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 24, 2012, 07:23:04 AM
Wild trailer appeared!
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xYDcekBaNM[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 24, 2012, 07:25:29 AM
Wow!

[spoiler]It's [tornado fang]ing nothing.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megaman24681012 on September 24, 2012, 07:58:04 AM
Wow!

[spoiler]It's [tornado fang]ing nothing.[/spoiler]

 :O Yeah! I mean, I understand....

...that I don't know what you mean. :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 25, 2012, 08:33:59 PM
Wow!

[spoiler]It's [tornado fang]ing nothing.[/spoiler]

I concur. And it seems like a waste to "remake" Days without actually REMAKING the game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 25, 2012, 11:15:40 PM
I concur. And it seems like a waste to "remake" Days without actually REMAKING the game.

Basically:

- Improved Graphics since the first game.
- Extra Content, including extra bosses and added snippets, furthering expanding the universe.
- Balance Out certain enemy attacks and patterns, while fixing stats on Keyblades.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 26, 2012, 04:50:29 AM
Basically:

- Improved Graphics since the first game.
- Extra Content, including extra bosses and added snippets, furthering expanding the universe.
- Balance Out certain enemy attacks and patterns, while fixing stats on Keyblades.
umm nowhere does it mention balancing the stats

i have no idea where you heard that

there is extra content in that it's KH1 Final Mix (also a few new things like a Cloud/Sephiroth scene in KH1) but still

and yeah, it's HD. of course it's improved graphics.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on September 26, 2012, 11:24:03 PM
You know Days, BBS, DDD Coded and the HD remakes are nice and alll but when are we finally gonna get KhIII? I know Nomura has other projects but what about KH3? Ther series needs a true sequel, not this interquel, prequel or whatever-quel [tornado fang].
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 26, 2012, 11:36:31 PM
It's in the works. Seriously, even when this trailer was unveiled at TGS they said it was next. KH3D's secret message said it was next (it also mentioned this hd remake).

So it's next. The stage has been set, the pieces in place, the time for KH3 is upon us. Finally.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on September 27, 2012, 12:44:50 AM
umm nowhere does it mention balancing the stats

i have no idea where you heard that

there is extra content in that it's KH1 Final Mix (also a few new things like a Cloud/Sephiroth scene in KH1) but still

and yeah, it's HD. of course it's improved graphics.

By stats, I mean "damage input/output". Aside from that well.. I think it came to me from messing with keyblade/form combinations so yeah. I could be wrong, but damage output from bosses might be higher than they took (the secret boss is a tank!), but that could just me not playing the games in awhile.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 27, 2012, 04:31:40 AM
It's in the works. Seriously, even when this trailer was unveiled at TGS they said it was next. KH3D's secret message said it was next (it also mentioned this hd remake).

So it's next. The stage has been set, the pieces in place, the time for KH3 is upon us. Finally.

You forgot the part where they're not making it until Versus is done, didn't you
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 27, 2012, 05:57:08 AM
By stats, I mean "damage input/output". Aside from that well.. I think it came to me from messing with keyblade/form combinations so yeah. I could be wrong, but damage output from bosses might be higher than they took (the secret boss is a tank!), but that could just me not playing the games in awhile.
Or that, as usual, you're just making stuff up as you go. Could be that.

There wasn't any rebalancing in the original Final Mix from KH1 and there won't be in this.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ladd Spencer on September 27, 2012, 10:00:29 PM
How do you even keep an eye on [parasitic bomb] like that? It's got levels. What did you pick at the beginning?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 27, 2012, 10:12:13 PM
By stats, I mean "damage input/output". Aside from that well.. I think it came to me from messing with keyblade/form combinations so yeah. I could be wrong, but damage output from bosses might be higher than they took (the secret boss is a tank!), but that could just me not playing the games in awhile.
Or that, as usual, you're just making stuff up as you go. Could be that.

There wasn't any rebalancing in the original Final Mix from KH1 and there won't be in this.

Research time for both of you.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/516587-kingdom-hearts/faqs/21270
Experience Chart Changes

Final Mix did have black-hooded Xemnas as the secret boss, among the other ones, some re-balancing had to be made during the process.

The basic knowledge of each Final Mix edition comes from the fact that they were transferred from their US releases, while adding extra content on-top of that. That's why there's English vocals on the Final Mix editions. The HD collection will add the Japanese vocals this time.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ladd Spencer on September 27, 2012, 10:27:48 PM
Except for the added bosses, who weren't voiced at all. How lazy. I guess it was for ambiance because they're all mysterious in hoods and [parasitic bomb]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 27, 2012, 10:32:31 PM
In KH2 Final Mix+ (*hugs her copy*), you can select both English and Japanese vocals for each cutscene after unlocking the Theater Mode. The new added cutscenes (mostly the ones with Org XIII) didn't have newly recorded English voice clips, but when changing the language to Japanese and watching those, there would be Japanese voice clips this time. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 28, 2012, 01:56:32 AM
Research time for both of you.

http://www.gamefaqs.com/ps2/516587-kingdom-hearts/faqs/21270
Experience Chart Changes

Final Mix did have black-hooded Xemnas as the secret boss, among the other ones, some re-balancing had to be made during the process.

The basic knowledge of each Final Mix edition comes from the fact that they were transferred from their US releases, while adding extra content on-top of that. That's why there's English vocals on the Final Mix editions. The HD collection will add the Japanese vocals this time.
My bad. Regardless, there probably won't be any new rebalancing aside from that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on September 28, 2012, 03:49:18 AM
http://gematsu.com/2012/09/kingdom-hearts-1-5-hd-remix-announcement-only-for-japan
As long as it's still region free (unlike P4U), then it's OK.

There will be words for localization later. Just have to wait.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 28, 2012, 06:06:56 AM
Yeah, the announcement only applies to Japan for the time being. We heard the same thing with KH3D too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 04, 2012, 03:57:45 AM
http://gematsu.com/2012/10/nomura-teases-kingdom-hearts-ii-hd
Yup, no surprises here. >U<
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 04, 2012, 04:13:28 AM
Also this
(http://images.khinsider.com/2012%20Uploads/10/KHPC.jpg)

first screens of that KHPC thing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on October 04, 2012, 06:11:54 AM
KH: CoM combined with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (well, as far as the art direction goes). For customization you'll be playing a randomly generated character.. I think.

The shadow in the screenshot seems blue-er than the heartless on the card.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 04, 2012, 06:12:51 AM
CoM combined with Theatrhythm Final Fantasy (well, as far as the art direction goes).
battle system is said to be different that CoM's

that art style originated with kingdom hearts mobile
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ladd Spencer on October 04, 2012, 09:06:24 PM
The shadow in the screenshot seems blue-er than the heartless on the card.
That's because they were considered racist, like Oil Man, or Jynx.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 04, 2012, 10:34:12 PM
Or, a more likely solution, because the card isn't exactly representing it and is just an attack card.

The player seems a lot less Riku-y then the card.

See, doesn't make sense. It's just an attack card.

Also note the gauges at the top. Alongside the requisite Experience indicator and current Munny, there's also Action Points (the blue bar) and Battle Points (the green bar). I'm guessing AP is for movement around the worlds and BP is for battling, naturally.

Oh and have that Famitsu article that was alluded to in Vixy's post.

Quote from: Kingdom Hearts Insider
Report on Kingdom Hearts -HD 1.5 ReMIX-: Pictures of prettied-up screens and an Interview with Mr. Tetsuya Nomura

This year marks 10 years since the first Kingdom Hearts title was born, and now with the time ripe it is being remastered in HD. Let's peruse the content from these screencaps and an interview with director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura!

A NEW DOOR OPENS IN HD

Kingdom Hearts (hereon KH) is an action RPG series loved throughout the world. Of the seven stories that have been revealed so far, KH Final Mix and KH Re:Chain of Memories have been remastered in HD inKH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, releasing in 2013 for PS3. On top of this, KH 358/2 Days is also included as a volume converted to video! Without further ado, let's check out the new images of each title, born again and more gorgeous than ever.

KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX

Kingdom Hearts, in which Sora, the protagonist of the series, and Donald and Goofy travel through various Disney worlds. This title, which released in March 2002, returned triumphantly as KH Final Mix, which used the North American version that released the same year in December as a base with added components and the English voicing. This Final Mix version has been remastered in HD in KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-. The voicing that was in English will be in Japanese.

(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2001.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2002.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2003.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2004.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2005.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2006.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2007.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2008.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/FinalMix/KH%20FM%2009.jpg)

KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories

After the adventures of KH, Sora and Donald and Goofy set foot in 'Castle Oblivion', in which the further you go in, the more you lose your memories... KH Re:Chain of Memories, remastered in HD for this title, was originally included with KH2 Final Mix, which released in 2007. It was a 3D remake of the Gameboy Advance title KH Chain of Memories, which released in 2004.

(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/ReChainofMemories/ReCoM%2001.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/ReChainofMemories/ReCoM%2002.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/ReChainofMemories/ReCoM%2003.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/ReChainofMemories/ReCoM%2004.jpg)

KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 DAYS

The protagonist of KH 356/2 Days is Roxas, a young man who played an important role in KH2. The story of Roxas and Axel, who takes care of him, and Xion, a girl who has newly joined 'Organisation XIII', unfolds. In KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, you can appreciate the main story of KH 358/2 Days put to video and bestowed new voicing as a video volume.

(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/3582Days/Days%2001.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/3582Days/Days%2002.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20HD%20ReMIX/Screenshots/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/3582Days/Days%2003.jpg)

KINGDOM HEARTS FOR PC BROWSER (TENTATIVE TITLE)

Kingdom Hearts for PC Browser (tentative title), announced at Tokyo Game Show 2012 with KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-, will be a free to play online game for PC browsers. As a player you will customise an avatar that will represent you and adventure through Disney worlds. It seems that undertaking quests and cooperating with friends to defeat enemies will be elements?

(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20PC/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/01.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20PC/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/02.jpg)(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20PC/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/03.jpg)
(http://images.khinsider.com/KINGDOM%20HEARTS%20PC/Famitsu%20-%20October%2004%202012/04.jpg)

WE ASK DIRECTOR MR. TETSUYA NOMURA ABOUT KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX-

This year marks 10 years since the first Kingdom Hearts title was born, and now with the time ripe it is being remastered in HD. Let's peruse the content from these screencaps and an interview with director Mr. Tetsuya Nomura!

?Please tell us the details of how the release of KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- came to be.

Mr. Tetsuya Nomura (hereon Nomura): All the titles in the series so far are a collection, first establishing the internal set-up, called the 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' (?), and I wanted to bring together the whole story arriving at KH2 before we turn to its conclusion.

?There's strong meaning behind going over it again, isn't there. Will there be changes or additions to the content of the games?

Nomura: The two titles that are included as games will have trophy support. We intend to include an extensive range of trophies, from the more orthodox to ones that won't go down easily. Also, the controls in KH1 have been modified to be a little closer to the ones in KH2. We've also replaced some of the models of the main characters with the most recent ones.

?Why are you remaking KH 358/2 Days as a video volume rather than a game?

Nomura: Actually, I had also been thinking about doing a full remake like KH Re:Chain of Memories (hereon KH Re:CoM). However, if we had started that it would have considerably delayed starting work on the new title, so it ended up being included in the form of something like the 'theatre mode' that we already have in the series. We are changing 70% of the main story into cutscenes, with freshly-recorded voicing too, and we are currently working on around 100 scenes. If you watch from start to finish, you will know and understand the story of KH 358/2 Days. Though it's in a different form than the game I think people will enjoy it.

?Can you please tell us a little more about the series-first KH game for PC browser?

Nomura: This is not a title with an emphasis on story, but we are working premises in. That said, for the first time in the series you can enjoy the content completely separately from the main series, so even beginners to the series might be able to be at ease playing it. The battling is different again from KH Re:CoM, and we are aiming for something with simple controls and flashy movements. I think customising is important to this type of game, so we are filling it with new elements in that area.

?By the way, what of a HD version of KH2 and up?

Nomura: It would be unnatural not to (laughs).

?Here's hoping! And now, lastly, a message for the gamers please.

Nomura: Because the series so far has been scattered over different consoles, I think there have been people who found it difficult to access, with sequels such as KH2 that might already have come out by the time they came to know about the series. With KH -HD 1.5 ReMIX- you can enjoy the story from the beginning, and in HD quality on top of that, so if you haven't played yet please by all means use this opportunity to do so. I think even those who have already played through the series may make new discoveries regarding foreshadowing of sequels and lines that reference previous lines and such by taking another look at everything aligned in chronological order. I would be happy if this title turns out to be a 'restart' for the series.

?Seeker of Darkness Chronicles... mentioned as the phrase 'Xehanort Chronicles' in a previous interview with Weekly Famitsu, this refers to Xehanort the Seeker of Darkness being the pivot of the whole series. 'Seeker of Darkness Chronicles' is the formal name first used in the project proposal.

Original Famitsu Article (http://www.famitsu.com/news/201210/05022299.html)
Kingdom Hearts Insider Translation (http://www.khinsider.com/news/Tetsuya-Nomura-Interview-HD-Screenshots-3097)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Gaia on October 04, 2012, 10:38:41 PM
That's because they were considered racist, like Oil Man, or Jynx.

..Or that because of this art direction, the shadow would be a bit hard to see in the background if it were it's standard colors. I would've been raging trying to hit those bastards in Halloween Town in the first game if this were the case (as I can't SEE them since they blended in with the backgroud a bit).  -AC

battle system is said to be different that CoM's

that art style originated with kingdom hearts mobile

Kinda forgot that existed, now that I suddenly remebered Re: Coded. Why does japan tease us with their mobile-only games in heavy-hitting series?  -_-
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ladd Spencer on October 04, 2012, 10:44:07 PM
Wouldn't it kind of make sense that the Shadows blend in with shadows?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on October 05, 2012, 01:20:43 AM
Wouldn't it kind of make sense that the Shadows blend in with shadows?

don't apply logic to kingdom hearts it doesn't make sense
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on October 07, 2012, 08:18:14 PM
don't apply logic to kingdom hearts it doesn't make sense

*nods yes*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Ladd Spencer on October 08, 2012, 03:09:10 AM
Key... blade?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 11, 2012, 06:04:44 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2012/10/10/xehanorts-story-is-the-dark-seeker-chapter-and-more-kingdom-hearts-tidbits/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 11, 2012, 07:11:17 AM
ugh it's Seeker of Darkness, not Dark Seeker.

stupid siliconera mistranslating something *grumble grumble*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on November 21, 2012, 04:53:22 AM
http://gematsu.com/2012/11/kingdom-hearts-1-5-hd-remix-is-80-90-percent-complete
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megaman24681012 on November 21, 2012, 05:03:24 AM
don't apply logic to kingdom hearts it doesn't make sense

Kingdom Hearts' plot in a nutshell.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on January 25, 2013, 12:28:59 AM
Localization (http://instagram.com/p/U4h_uvLg8g/)

And it seems JM is uploading snippets of footage from his recording session. (http://www.keek.com/!sqIZaab) Yay?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 25, 2013, 12:44:38 AM
This makes 3 KH titles that Jesse McCartney has leaked localization of.

THREE.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 25, 2013, 07:54:05 AM
It seems he's been told to remove that [parasitic bomb].
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 25, 2013, 10:59:06 PM
You know its entirely possible that its still not getting a localization and that the English voice option is just for the Japs like in the Final Mixes, since I seem to recall them saying something about 'adding voice acting to scenes that previously didn't get any.'

Now I'm not saying that is the case and its probably not, but jumping to conclusions usually leads to disappointment.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on January 25, 2013, 11:12:39 PM
Possible, yes.

Probable? Not likely. KH has a pretty big following overseas, and since they have confirmed that they're restoring JP voices for the entirety of 1.5 for the JP release (removing the English voices present in the original KH1 Final Mix), the fact that we are seeing some sort of English recording is big. Not to mention that he's obviously recording for the Days segment of the collection, which had no English recordings beforehand and therefore signifies a localization effort.

Okay, so there are SOME English recordings for Days, but they're most likely replacing those considering the large amount of cutscenes being remade for the Days "movie" (it is 2 hrs 50 min after all)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on January 25, 2013, 11:17:49 PM
Possible, yes.

Probable? Not likely.

...that's what I said.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blackhook on January 25, 2013, 11:43:49 PM
That's what she said.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on January 26, 2013, 01:37:50 AM
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/KH_HD_Pack.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on January 26, 2013, 08:33:51 AM
Hold on, you mean that is real?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on January 26, 2013, 08:37:03 AM
(http://lol.rockmanpm.com/KH_HD_Pack.jpg)
I wanted to post that.

Good God, I never realized how many zippers and belts Donald and Goofy have, until I looked at this box art.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on February 26, 2013, 07:17:06 AM
Not sure if you guys saw the news yet, but here it is:

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is coming to the North America and Europe this Fall! (http://"http://www.siliconera.com/2013/02/25/kingdom-hearts-hd-1-5-remix-coming-to-north-america-this-fall/")

Granted that Roxas' VA, Jesse McCartney, did sort of leaked it but now we have official statement that the game will be coming overseas. About time we got the Final Mix version of KH1! :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 01, 2013, 11:32:45 PM
And Europe is getting Re:Chain of Memories, which they never got!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 20, 2013, 05:30:29 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68sDvN562Ks&list=UUUrxTJ6v1Z2UOH-KIHRQ-xw&index=8[/youtube]

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D_zYvTbXec[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 20, 2013, 05:31:44 AM
I can't even care less about Days the movie.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on March 20, 2013, 05:32:56 AM
I can't even care less about Days the movie.
You too, huh?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 20, 2013, 05:34:31 AM
I may be the only person on earth that actually liked Days.

But I do agree on not caring about the movie.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on March 20, 2013, 05:38:00 AM
I can't even care less about Days the movie.

Only for trophies, amirite? (http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1878-KINGDOM-HEARTS-358-2-Days)

Also the rest:
KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX (http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1877-KINGDOM-HEARTS-FINAL-MIX)
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories (http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1880-KINGDOM-HEARTS-ReChain-of-Memories)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 20, 2013, 05:39:46 AM
Only for trophies, amirite? (http://psnprofiles.com/trophies/1878-KINGDOM-HEARTS-358-2-Days)

(http://i.imgur.com/3gYrXUo.jpg)

That's stupid.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on March 20, 2013, 05:43:51 AM
That's stupid.

Yup, Square Enix are stupid for doing that. :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 20, 2013, 05:45:17 AM
Is it really so bad that you need to be awarded just for being able to sit through it?

Yup, Square Enix are stupid for doing that. :3

They are.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on March 20, 2013, 05:49:05 AM
Most of it is watching all (most) scenes, filling up Roxas Diary and Secret Report. The 6th one pops when the rest are done.

It can be done between 5-20 minutes.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 20, 2013, 11:52:29 AM
by the way

the credits for 1.5 shows scenes from KH2 Final Mix, BBS Final Mix, and Coded... perhaps these are the games that will be in the inevitable 2.5.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 20, 2013, 06:33:13 PM
by the way

the credits for 1.5 shows scenes from KH2 Final Mix, BBS Final Mix, and Coded... perhaps these are the games that will be in the inevitable 2.5.

They would choose Coded over 3D?

lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: megaman24681012 on March 20, 2013, 06:46:23 PM
They would choose Coded over 3D?

lol

KH3D just came out, there really isn't a need for a re-release.

No doubt that the inevitable KH 2.5 Remix will have: KH2 Final Mix, KHBBS Final Mix, and remastered cutscenes from Re:Coded.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 20, 2013, 06:51:49 PM
KH3D just came out, there really isn't a need for a re-release.

No doubt that the inevitable KH 2.5 Remix will have: KH2 Final Mix, KHBBS Final Mix, and remastered cutscenes from Re:Coded.

I don't care. And no one cares about Coded.

3D is far more vital than Coded in terms of relevance for KH3. That's one of the reasons why these collections are being made.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on March 20, 2013, 07:06:41 PM
I don't care. And no one cares about Coded.

3D is far more vital than Coded in terms of relevance for KH3. That's one of the reasons why these collections are being made.
Coded might not matter plot-wise.
But it's a damn good game, better than [tornado fang]ing Days.

But yeah, I get what you mean.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 21, 2013, 12:03:36 AM
coded is actually pretty important

after all, it reveals that if sora isn't careful when he feels the pain of roxas and xion who reside within him, he might not survive

which, you know, pretty much happened in 3D, and if Riku weren't there he would've been screwed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 21, 2013, 12:07:21 AM
Honestly still isn't that important.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 21, 2013, 12:17:08 AM
*shrug*

there's also the whole "multiple xehanorts" that yen sid hinted at in the secret ending

pretty much everything important in coded lead into 3D, come to think of it.

aside from the contents of mickey's letter that sora received at the end of kh2
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 21, 2013, 01:19:27 AM
Mirby none of the [parasitic bomb] in coded is important, and the [parasitic bomb] they added in Re:coded was just an excuse to sell the same game again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 21, 2013, 04:07:04 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fEpSIhEA-0[/youtube]

PAX East trailer is out. Lipsync hasn't been done yet, apparently, but this is our first time hearing the Days cinematics in English.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 21, 2013, 07:56:32 PM
if i wanted to see a trailer i'd just play the games on ps2
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 21, 2013, 08:21:35 PM
because days movie is totally on ps2

totally
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 21, 2013, 08:32:05 PM
again, i don't give a [parasitic bomb] about the movie.

seeing the story of days once was more than enough
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 21, 2013, 08:34:42 PM
you may not

doesn't mean everyone else feels the same way

plus it's news, therefore relevant to the thread.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on March 22, 2013, 03:55:21 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fEpSIhEA-0[/youtube]

PAX East trailer is out. Lipsync hasn't been done yet, apparently, but this is our first time hearing the Days cinematics in English.

Thanks for posting this Mirby! You're awesome and so is this video! ^_^
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 22, 2013, 04:57:50 AM
Thanks for posting this Mirby! You're awesome and so is this video! ^_^
Well I'm glad someone appreciates it. :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 05:04:02 AM
because posting a video is so hard
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 22, 2013, 06:47:19 AM
if you're trying to set me off again it ain't gonna work ;D

also I'm quite excited to hear more of the Days movie; I'm pretty excited for that. Same with the additions in KH1FM.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 08:00:09 AM
days the movie is stupid

the story is one of the worst things in it

i would have preferred a playable days

a playable days with online multiplayer would have been amazing

its a completely missed opportunity

if you're trying to set me off again it ain't gonna work ;D

i've never tried to set you off, you're just sensitive
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on March 22, 2013, 08:01:54 AM
That would've actually required effort.

It's not like gameplay is something people like Days for anyways.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 08:03:28 AM
They bothered to replace all the models in KH and CoM with the ones from DDD among things like polishing up the gameplay so they've already put it in a bit considering they could have just done a straight HD port.

Besides, they already have all the models and such available if they can make a movie out of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on March 22, 2013, 08:04:25 AM
days the movie is stupid

the story is one of the worst things in it

i would have preferred a playable days

a playable days with online multiplayer would have been amazing

its a completely missed opportunity
Yes.
Imagine playing as [tornado fang]ing XEMNAS in HD.

So many possibilities.
Alas, they have been wasted, because apparently Nomura believes that the Story of Days is OH SO [tornado fang]ing GREAT.

The only version of Days I am able to stomach is the manga version.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 08:06:11 AM
Yes.
Imagine playing as [tornado fang]ing XEMNAS in HD.

stop don't make me want this
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on March 22, 2013, 08:06:57 AM
They bothered to replace all the models in KH and CoM with the ones from DDD among things like polishing up the gameplay so they've already put it in a bit considering they could have just done a straight HD port.

Besides, they already have all the models and such available if they can make a movie out of it.

True, although, honestly, if I had to choose either playing through Days again or just watching a 3 hours movie version of it, I'd choose the latter.

Online multiplayer could've been neat though, yeah.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 08:08:57 AM
Online multiplayer could've been neat though, yeah.

Multiplayer was all Days had going for it and what the whole battle system is based around, which is why it sucks so much.

I never understand why only the portable games have the multiplayer aspects and not the console games where its more accessible.

Must be a Japan thing.

EDIT: What am I even saying, the last console games were on PS2. God it's been too long since a console KH game.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on March 22, 2013, 08:13:42 AM
It still doesn't make sense they don't have online multiplayer anyways.

Although in BBS's case I guess it was more of the PSP's "lol what's wifi?" thing it had going with its games.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on March 22, 2013, 08:15:45 AM
In general, there's no use to cry over spilt milk.

And I can [tornado fang]ing bet, even after the collections are done and over with, Nomura will jump out with a new game for VITA, instead of KH3.
It will be called...

[spoiler]Kingdom Hearts - Dreams of Darkness Awakened Through Sleep[/spoiler]

Or some [parasitic bomb].

It's kind of hard for me to come up with a funny title, considering all of them might become real.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 08:23:44 AM
And I can [tornado fang]ing bet, even after the collections are done and over with, Nomura will jump out with a new game for VITA, instead of KH3.
It will be called...

It will be called KINGDOM HEARTS NO STORY and will have absolutely nothing relevant to anything and will only serve to stall for KH3 and people will still eat it up and defend it like they have with coded and such.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 22, 2013, 12:08:55 PM
it would have taken a whole extra year to remake the entirety of Days. since they wanted this out in a timely fashion but needed to keep the story for Days in (since it is rather important), they made it into a movie.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on March 22, 2013, 12:28:12 PM
it would have taken a whole extra year to remake the entirety of Days. since they wanted this out in a timely fashion

It's a HD version of games that are already out.

I could have waited, KH3 isn't coming out for a million years anyway.

but needed to keep the story for Days in (since it is rather important)

LOL
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on March 22, 2013, 12:59:01 PM
They weren't creating it just for you, ya know. This was what they wanted in general. :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on March 22, 2013, 03:30:50 PM
OK guys let's relax. ^_^;

I'm a little disappoint there's no HD game of Days as I would've loved to play the Multiplayer Mode online with other people which sadly I don't have anyone around me to play Kingdom Hearts with. True some parts of the story dragged on, I liked the Ice Cream scene on top of the Clock Town but there were a few unnecessary extras into the mix, and some of the days weren't needed but considering how strong enemies become over time I think they wanted to allow players to level up as much as possible which they didn't need to do as players could grind at past missions if they wanted to.

I like the story of Days so I don't mind a movie version of it, though I would've loved to have the game of it too with a Movie Gallery added to the HD Collection to allow players to watch their favorite scenes again without playing the game from the beginning again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on March 22, 2013, 05:16:15 PM
True some parts of the story dragged on, I liked the Ice Cream scene on top of the Clock Town but there were a few unnecessary extras into the mix, and some of the days weren't needed but considering how strong enemies become over time I think they wanted to allow players to level up as much as possible which they didn't need to do as players could grind at past missions if they wanted to.

As much as I liked Days, A LOT of scenes dragged on; not "some". And I personally thought Days was the easiest of the KH games. It was easy as [parasitic bomb] actually, and I never needed to grind. Sure, you have enemies like Dustflier, but once you get the strategy to avoid his attacks, it's a breeze.

Most of the challenging parts were because of the sloppy controls. For a DS game, it was decent, but it needed that analog control.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on March 23, 2013, 06:21:51 PM
I really ahte that Pete mission, it was very irritating and I could never get past it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 06, 2013, 05:02:00 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2kkfOBy7Bc[/youtube]

E3 Trailer is out!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 06, 2013, 05:14:22 AM
Whoa whoa WHOA

Kingdom Hearts FINAL MIX?! Did NOT see that coming.

It's a [tornado fang]ing miracle, consider me impressed, Disney.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 06, 2013, 05:20:45 AM
I could've sworn I mentioned it was KH1FM before in here, but yeah. It's totally KH1FM.

check out that UNKNOWN battle footage :D

(also let's appreciate the detail in the environments of Deep Jungle)

also the only thing Disney really has to do with these is ensuring their characters are used in an appropriate manner. Nomura and his team create the story and plan how the Disney properties will be used, then talk to Disney to get it cleared (they're usually rather accepting). It's really thanks to SE that we're actually getting KH1FM. And what better time than now to get it, eh?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 06, 2013, 05:36:13 AM
Ah yeah, that is true.

Though I don't believe it's only the Disney material SE has to pass through to them; it's everything. Disney owns the Kingdom Hearts franchise; that includes Sora and the gang.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 08, 2013, 09:24:02 PM
Can anyone help me beat Vanitas Sentiment with Terra?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 08, 2013, 10:31:09 PM
Can anyone help me beat Vanitas Sentiment with Terra?

Mine Squares and Aerial Slams seem to be the most effective way of beating him. Just like how casting Balloons is the key to beating Julius (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFu8aQjKzB4) in KH3D.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ7gc4quIHo[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on June 09, 2013, 08:03:00 AM
The only character I managed to defeat Vanitas' Remnant with was Aqua, and that was with lots of Seeker Mines and Gliding.
But yeah, I gather that Mine Square is best for Terra and Ven.

My Terra is at level 65, and I still can't do it, myself.
Title: KINGDOM HEARTS III
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 05:28:05 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npjBHFb0fZM[/youtube]

MOTHERFUCKERS
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on June 11, 2013, 05:38:19 AM
Ok, I know we're all excited, but I have to point out that at least for now the battle system seems to have returned to being like 2's.

Can we please not? BBS's is what we should have damn it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on June 11, 2013, 06:03:36 AM
Ok, I know we're all excited, but I have to point out that at least for now the battle system seems to have returned to being like 2's.

Heh, it's the battle system which kept me from playing those first two games sadly.

Oh, and just to throw this out there...

A Star Wars world & Marvel world are both possibilities now!  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 06:04:35 AM
Ok, I know we're all excited, but I have to point out that at least for now the battle system seems to have returned to being like 2's.

No, it was already confirmed a while back that the gameplay will be heavily influenced by KH3D. Notice Sora jumping off the buildings and heartless? That was flowmotion mechanics, introduced in KH3D.

In terms of Keyblade combat, It will likely play like KH3D and BBS (both games have the same combat style); that is where the series has evolved to. You don't have to worry about them going back to KHII's style of gameplay.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on June 11, 2013, 06:08:56 AM
No, it was already confirmed a while back that the gameplay will be heavily influenced by KH3D. Notice Sora jumping off the buildings and heartless? That was flowmotion mechanics, introduced in KH3D.

In terms of Keyblade combat, It will likely play like KH3D and BBS (both games have the same combat style); that is where the series has evolved to. You don't have to worry about them going back to KHII's style of gameplay.

What about the menu stuff from the first two games? That drove me up the wall. Is that gone?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 11, 2013, 06:10:59 AM
Odds are it has. If it's another evolution of the command system, then those are gone. You'll set which special attacks (and spells and items) are in your deck and use those in battle (but you can still attack normally as well, independently of commands). You'll probably be able to synthesize new commands from old ones too.

Also in regards to the announcment
 :O >U< *o* :3 <3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on June 11, 2013, 06:20:46 AM
Well perhaps I can have the Ninja Lou lend it to me one day, YOU KNOW SINCE WE CAN LEND GAMES ON THE PS4, and I can try it out. The Disney fan in me would love to get into this somewhat.

Also, MAKE A GODDAMN DISNEY AFTERNOON WORLD!  B(

Is it too much to ask for Sora to wear the Gizmo Duck suit.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 11, 2013, 06:22:36 AM
We already have Disney Town (BBS) that's outside Disney Castle (KH1/2). Why not have Duckburg and St. Canard as other locations on that world? :D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 06:27:52 AM
We already have Disney Town (BBS) that's outside Disney Castle (KH1/2). Why not have Duckburg and St. Canard as other locations on that world? :D

Eh, the minigames in Disney Town were fun but the worlds were too short.

One thing I really hope KHIII does is ADD SOME DAMN NPCs in the worlds. I hate traveling to these beautiful worlds, only for it be empty.

It's DISNEY, worlds are supposed to be lively for God's sake!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 11, 2013, 06:36:24 AM
I'm just saying, it shows that Disney Castle isn't the only thing on that world.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Solar on June 11, 2013, 06:45:56 AM
No, it was already confirmed a while back that the gameplay will be heavily influenced by KH3D. Notice Sora jumping off the buildings and heartless? That was flowmotion mechanics, introduced in KH3D.

In terms of Keyblade combat, It will likely play like KH3D and BBS (both games have the same combat style); that is where the series has evolved to. You don't have to worry about them going back to KHII's style of gameplay.

Well, plans do change after all and the only screens we have is with the old battle system. Still, there seriously has to be something wrong with them if they go back to KH2 combat rather than commands (make them more BBS and less 3D though).

The HUD is very likely just copy pasted on top of the actual video simulating gameplay like early 3D footage was, but still, I'd rather not have to consider the possibility.

What about the menu stuff from the first two games? That drove me up the wall. Is that gone?

BBS, Re:Coded, and 3D don't, but this trailer does for some reason.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on June 11, 2013, 06:53:00 AM
We really can't say much on the battle system until we actually get gameplay footage. It's probably a target of what they want to go for in that trailer, but maybe they used a KH2-style interface to capture the attention of those who may've not picked up the handheld titles? Either way, I am certainly hyped, but.. PS4 exclusive. Damn.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 06:54:22 AM
PS4 exclusive. Damn.

That was to be expected really. Nomura dislikes Microsoft.

It was either Wii U or PS4.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on June 11, 2013, 09:47:04 AM
[tornado fang]... PS4... welp.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 11, 2013, 09:52:19 PM
Can we have the shortcut menu back please? I hate having to fiddle with the Dpad to find the attack I want. Give me 8 shortcuts. Hold one of the shoulder buttons for the first 4, and another for the second 4. That will do me fine.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 11, 2013, 10:24:45 PM
Apparently this isn't PS4 exclusive.

It's PS4 and Xbox One (they couldn't comment on whether there'd be a Wii U version, so although there's no confirmation of no Wii U version, there's also not confirmation of one)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 10:25:19 PM
Apparently this isn't PS4 exclusive.

It's PS4 and Xbox One (they couldn't comment on whether there'd be a Wii U version, so although there's no confirmation of no Wii U version, there's also not confirmation of one)

Source?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 11, 2013, 10:25:36 PM
That was to be expected really. Nomura dislikes Microsoft.

It was either Wii U or PS4.

http://www.siliconera.com/2013/06/11/kingdom-hearts-3-is-coming-to-xbox-one-as-well/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 11, 2013, 10:30:23 PM
thanks chris!

yeah, they announced during the Future of Final Fantasy thing this morning; same with FFXV.

also the Osaka team (the team behind BBS and 3D) is handling KH3.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 11, 2013, 10:40:08 PM
thanks chris!

yeah, they announced during the Future of Final Fantasy thing this morning; same with FFXV.

also the Osaka team (the team behind BBS and 3D) is handling KH3.

No problem!


I cannot wait until I hear more details about KH3! It's going to be great, I just know it!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 10:40:39 PM
Yeah, the Osaka team is the best thing to happen to this series.

http://www.siliconera.com/2013/06/11/kingdom-hearts-3-is-coming-to-xbox-one-as-well/

Didn't expect it to be multi-plat. Willing to bet the PS4 version will be the most sought after, as the Xbone will fail and the previous numbered titles were on a Sony system.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 11, 2013, 10:51:47 PM
so how the Kingdom Hearts 3 wrap up the "plot"?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2013, 10:57:23 PM
so how the Kingdom Hearts 3 wrap up the "plot"?

Kingdom Hearts III will wrap up the "Xehanort saga"

But Nomura said he plans to make Sora the main character throughout the entire series.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on June 11, 2013, 11:03:49 PM
Kingdom Hearts III will wrap up the "Xehanort saga"

But Nomura said he plans to make Sora the main character throughout the entire series.

Hmmm well, I just hope that they tie things up because the body possessions, clones, clones of clones, memories and the nobody dies can get really out of hand.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 12, 2013, 02:12:52 AM
Yeah, everything from the past games will be tied up in KH3, since everything before now has been part of the Xehanort Saga. After KH3, everything will be wrapped up and the next saga will be a fresh start. I mean, it'll still star Sora, but everything else should be tied up neatly and addressed.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on July 09, 2013, 12:04:52 PM
http://www.polygon.com/2013/7/8/4503008/kingdom-hearts-creator-hoping-to-add-star-wars-and-marvel-content-in
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on July 09, 2013, 12:23:35 PM
Hoping, yes.

But Disney still has to okay it. I don't see them doing that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Waifu on July 10, 2013, 08:24:28 AM
I am not sure if that is a good idea, the Keyblade Master/Apprentice thing sounds vaguely similar to the Jedi concept already. The marvel thing is gonna makes even worse....
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on July 10, 2013, 08:33:54 AM
I don't see why Disney would say no to it. Adding in the Star Wars and Marvel fandom would probably garner more interest. Hell, I'd consider playing it for that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on July 10, 2013, 08:35:15 AM
I don't see why Disney would say no to it. Adding in the Star Wars and Marvel fandom would probably garner more interest. Hell, I'd consider playing it for that.
You dirty, DIRTY nerd. : D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on July 10, 2013, 08:36:02 AM
Damn skippy! I still want my Disney Afternoon universe though!  8)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on July 10, 2013, 01:01:21 PM
I want to see DuckTales before anything else  -_-
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on July 10, 2013, 10:12:09 PM
I want Duckburg and St. Canard, dammit.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on September 10, 2013, 03:35:03 PM
The English release of Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix is today, at least in the U.S.
If anyone gets the english version (since I know a lot of people springed for the Japanese release months ago), can they say if it's worth interest or not?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on September 13, 2013, 05:40:44 AM
The difficulty trophies don't stack it seems, meaning that you have to the game through at least three times if you want them all and since it's the same for Re:CoM, counting Reverse/Rebirth that makes it six playthroughs - a total of nine for the two games.

That's horrendous.

Posted on: September 13, 2013, 11:28:14 AM
Quote from: http://www.torontosun.com/2013/09/12/kingdom-hearts-15-lacks-the-right-key-to-unlock-a-good-game
Kingdom Hearts has fallen victim to the mixed blessing that comes with having a hugely successful series. How do you reinvent the gameplay, the narrative, the characters or the environments in a way that appeals to newcomers, while also providing for the fan base? It’s a problem companies like Capcom and Activision know well.

As a Kingdom Hearts fan, I was more than disappointed to run through the various games I was provided with, only to find out one wasn’t even playable, and the other two were games I felt like I had played countless times in the past.

lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 13, 2013, 05:44:03 AM
"I can't believe these two games that are simply HD remasters of games I've played before play just like their original forms! How dreadful!"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on September 13, 2013, 11:41:00 PM
He actually suggested to search flea markets for the original versions of Kingdom Hearts and Re:Chain of Memories if you're new to the series.
Jesus Christ. I get that $40 may not be his idea of a good price, but this guy sounds really pompous over what was advertised and packaged as the equivalent of a slightly-modified HD collection (and movie) to begin with. Doesn't even touch on the fixes, the remastered music or anything. Even the comments are even repulsed by the poor quality of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on September 14, 2013, 07:16:11 AM
But... but... Final Mix ;w;
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 14, 2013, 06:44:46 PM
How can you neglect the fact it's the Final Mix version of KH1 with new abilities, new weapons, new scenes, and a new Secret Boss with tweaks to the game's features like which abilities you get now depending on the weapon combinations and BETTER item rewards from Treasure Chests as oppose to the original?

Did the woman not do her research? And are the commentors just as bad?

EDIT: Fix'd... I didn't read the article so I wasn't aware it was a woman who wrote it. Sorry about that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on September 14, 2013, 06:54:49 PM
Well first off, judging by the author's name, she's female, not a man. I mean, don't think too many guys are running around with the name Julia, ya know?

Secondly, she's an idiot.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Protoman Blues on September 15, 2013, 01:52:50 AM
Sora's Keyblade (Kingdom Hearts) - MAN AT ARMS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPH8Pe5G1p0#ws)

Don't know if this has been posted here yet, or if anyone has any interesting either way, but I found it interesting. XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 15, 2013, 08:24:03 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPH8Pe5G1p0[/youtube]

Don't know if this has been posted here yet, or if anyone has any interesting either way, but I found it interesting. XD

That is SO freakin' awesome! ^_^

Can... can I get one... seriously I like to dress up as either Sora or Roxas at the NYC Comic-Con wielding the Kingdom Key, K maybe the the same one from the video but a pretty good looking one.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on October 14, 2013, 09:56:56 AM
http://www.siliconera.com/2013/10/14/kingdom-hearts-2-5-hd-remix-coming-2014-birth-sleep-re-coded-kh2fm/
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 14, 2013, 12:14:52 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAjibyskPas[/youtube]

here's the announcement trailer
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VixyNyan on October 14, 2013, 01:05:54 PM
And.... Preordered~! Expected and wonderful news~ :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 14, 2013, 11:01:31 PM
They chose Re: Coded, instead of DDD?

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 14, 2013, 11:02:47 PM
This should come as no surprise. In the credits for 1.5 we could see scenes from the three games in this collection.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 14, 2013, 11:06:02 PM
I have not beaten any of the games in 1.5, therefore I have not seen the credits.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 14, 2013, 11:21:40 PM
Fair enough.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on October 14, 2013, 11:31:15 PM
They chose Re: Coded, instead of DDD?

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Probably because the 3DS is a well-selling system and DDD did quite strongly in sales as well as being fresh on everyone's minds (relatively). It'd be redundant to put such a recent game's cutscenes in instead of the game that everyone can safely ignore without missing out much on the series' story at all but acts as a nice sidedish of nostalgia in the series.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 14, 2013, 11:53:17 PM
The thing is, some people will buy the collections, having never played a KH game before. Meaning, they would want all the crucial plot points to get them ready for KH3.

Re: Coded is trash and the plot does not matter one bit to the KH series. DDD is an extremely important game that moves the series forward, practically a breath away from the Xehanort saga finale.

There are still many people who don't own a 3DS, whereas almost everyone has a DS, further making Re: Coded's inclusion useless. Not to mention BBS is playable, and DDD uses very similar assets. So we could have had THREE playable titles, perfect for leading directly to KH3.

Wasted opportunity.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on October 14, 2013, 11:56:55 PM
Considering they wanted to make Days playable with 1.5 but had time constraints, I don't ever think they'd ever rework Dream Drop Distance to be playable on a different system entirely without the touchscreen mechanics it had several elements designed around. Yeah, Re:Coded is basically a waste of everyone's time, and it is kinda disappointing to some degree, but it's not one ounce of surprise from me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 15, 2013, 12:02:28 AM
Yeah, Days would have been much easier to rework to be on a console since there really weren't a lot of things that used the touch screen, and what did use it also used button controls.

3D has a whole major gameplay element revolve around the screen, so it would take a lot MORE work to make it playable on a console, as Nexus said. If they decided to add that, it wouldn't just take another year to do (which is how long they said it would take to remake Days), it would probably be a bit longer than that.

Yeah, 3DHD would have been cool, but... with the amount of work it would take, it just isn't feasible.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 15, 2013, 12:09:58 AM
Squeenix somehow made TWEWY work on iPhone; a game where the touch screen is extraordinarily important to both gameplay and story.

DDD's touch screen interface is used to a much lesser degree. So, I chalk it up to laziness, on their part. I sincerely doubt that it would be that challenging to make it single-screen based.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 15, 2013, 12:17:36 AM
And that probably took longer to make than we realize.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on October 15, 2013, 08:11:55 AM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pr9twjpM7gU&feature=player_embedded[/youtube]

Primarily 'gameplay', it looks basically like Kingdom Hearts 2 except they're not flashing the Triangle marker for the seeming Reaction Commands all over. 'Still in development' seems about right, though; a lot of the movement and actions looked stiff or awkward in that Twilight Town scene. Not to mention they're using music directly from KH2, so it seems they're focusing on the gameplay side of things first.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 15, 2013, 09:20:30 AM
Yeah, it doesn't look like the Osaka Team's style of gameplay.

I hope it's not just "Kingdom Hearts 2 with flowmotion".
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 24, 2013, 09:02:45 PM
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIEUbW4cEJQ[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on December 25, 2013, 02:51:02 AM
Get excited for XEHANORT'S HD WRINKLES (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151783964595841&set=a.10151643612380841.1073741837.76090440840&type=3&theater) :\
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 06, 2014, 06:05:38 AM
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.5 ReMIX - E3 Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIzPLvoXTSg#ws)

GET HYPE
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on June 06, 2014, 06:17:15 AM
Ehhhh... I still haven't gotten the first HD remix.
I should probably get to that sometime.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 06, 2014, 06:18:54 AM
Lost masters, huh? I also wonder who the two people at the end were.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Rin on June 06, 2014, 06:27:30 AM
Lost masters, huh? I also wonder who the two people at the end were.
Mmmmmaybe it was Square and CLONES?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on June 06, 2014, 06:37:35 AM
Yeah, it was young Xehanort and Eraqus. The hair is a dead giveaway. That scene definitely shows where Xehanort's path to darkness began, and the "lost masters" are the Foretellers who lead the factions in KHX (that online game).

Also the release date is December 5th for EU regions.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Archer on July 17, 2014, 02:56:06 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/n6TCtyl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KyY5AHd.jpg)

The text is
キングダムハーツIIIへと繋がる壮大な物語がより美しいグラフィックでよみがえる
Which reads
The epic story leading to KINGDOM HEARTS III is brought back in more beautiful graphics
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on July 17, 2014, 04:13:28 PM
Thats due out December right? It'll be my first chance to play the PSP Kingdom Hearts as my old PSP died along time ago.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 17, 2014, 09:06:41 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/n6TCtyl.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/KyY5AHd.jpg)

The text is
キングダムハーツIIIへと繋がる壮大な物語がより美しいグラフィックでよみがえる
Which reads
The epic story leading to KINGDOM HEARTS III is brought back in more beautiful graphics

God, Master Xehanort looks like an alien there. How'd Nomura screw that up?

Anyway, I have to say, I REALLY like that boxart. Absolutely love the touch with the keyblades.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on July 17, 2014, 10:49:25 PM
Zero/One is on the boxart. Hopin' you can get it in 2 or BBS for watching the Re:Coded cinematics. :3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 18, 2014, 12:00:54 AM
>Re:Coded cinematics

I'd rather be put out of my misery.
Title: Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer
Post by: Phi on June 16, 2015, 07:53:26 PM
http://youtu.be/A1DVdHfajmI (http://youtu.be/A1DVdHfajmI)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 17, 2015, 02:20:45 AM
I feel like all the KH fans left this site, just like the TYPE-MOON fans.

Which fanbase will be next? Anywho.

(http://i.imgur.com/dFZ4xQe.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/HwtApPr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/WZsQrwV.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/XfI7pkR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/QAI3CCZ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/Y1TseT0.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/rzVVyDn.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/k2QgHV1.jpg)

I do like that the chess pieces represent different characters.

The front pieces are Goat and Crown ie. Xehanort vs Sora. The board is the battlefield; likely symbolizing the Keyblade Graveyard, where the fated confrontation will take place.

The elevation beneath the two pieces may also mean that Xehanort and Sora will face off on the same pillar where Terra fought him.

The Heartless and Unversed pieces on the low level probably dictates the need to fight hordes of enemies before you can reach the top elevation.

(http://i.imgur.com/1VlhLry.jpg)

And of course, Master Xehanort's signature keyblade. I'm speculating that Young Xehanort claimed it from his master, whoever that may be, whether it was stolen or by earning it.

The huge sealed off keyhole behind it is suspicious; perhaps it's a doorway leading to the Realm of Darkness? If this is the case, then it could be an opportunity for Sora to rescue Aqua from there.

Oh, and a neat bonus.

[spoiler]Squeenix definitely did the Tangled World justice.

(http://i.imgur.com/dZVG8Zu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aI6N4os.jpg)

It's damn-near uncanny.
[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on June 17, 2015, 02:34:33 AM
I do like that the chess pieces represent different characters.

The front pieces are Goat and Crown ie. Xehanort vs Sora. The board is the battlefield; likely symbolizing the Keyblade Graveyard, where the fated confrontation will take place.

The elevation beneath the two pieces may also mean that Xehanort and Sora will face off on the same pillar where Terra fought him.

The Heartless and Unversed pieces on the low level probably dictates the need to fight hordes of enemies before you can reach the top elevation.

(http://i.imgur.com/1VlhLry.jpg)

And of course, Master Xehanort's signature keyblade. I'm speculating that Young Xehanort claimed it from his master, whoever that may be, whether it was stolen or by earning it.

The huge sealed off keyhole behind it is suspicious; perhaps it's a doorway leading to the Realm of Darkness? If this is the case, then it could be an opportunity for Sora to rescue Aqua from there.

Oh, and a neat bonus.

[spoiler]Squeenix definitely did the Tangled World justice.

(http://i.imgur.com/dZVG8Zu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aI6N4os.jpg)

It's damn-near uncanny.
[/spoiler]
I knew there was something up with the chess board, even though I didn't get to play anything since KH II and the original Chain of Memories. I guess the Tangled world might also explain the near-photo realistic quality of KH III (either that or the whole game is going to look that good).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on June 17, 2015, 02:50:31 AM
(Just quote the whole post right above you, jeez)

I feel like all the KH fans left this site, just like the TYPE-MOON fans.

Which fanbase will be next? Anywho.
Just not much to say until now.

Ufgfggh I have to get a new console for this.
(I still want an Atlantis: The Lost Empire world ;-;)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 17, 2015, 11:51:08 PM
I knew there was something up with the chess board, even though I didn't get to play anything since KH II and the original Chain of Memories. I guess the Tangled world might also explain the near-photo realistic quality of KH III (either that or the whole game is going to look that good).

I'm sorry, but I HOPE the game isn't like this in the end. I just don't like the whole "photo realistic" look they have right now for KH3... it feels and looks "boring" to me even if the scenes look amazing and recapture the Disney worlds nearly perfectly. It looks to me like the whole environment has lost its charms and quirkiness like the past titles, like 3D, as it was colorful and had its own life and characteristic even if the worlds felt "barring" at times, at least they had something about them that stood out.

Especially Pirates of the Caribbean world which really stood out.

Here... not so much. I know it's most likely Alpha footage, but I do hope this isn't how everything is going to look.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 18, 2015, 09:40:25 PM
Yeah this super realistic look just doesn't fit Kingdom Hearts at all IMO. It looks pretty and all but I still think the recent remakes look better oddly enough. Oh well I'm sure I'll buy it either way.  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 18, 2015, 11:36:38 PM
This was the next logical step for Kingdom Hearts' foray into Next-Gen.

The game is still very much cartoony, bright and vibrant. Do you want the grass and trees to look flat like the PS2 entries? Of course not. This is the big one; we waited 10 long, painful years for KH3 and the result is beautiful. No time to half-ass this.

And even then, upon close inspection of the character models, you can tell this game is still in the Alpha phase (incomplete shaders and lighting). Sora, Donald and Goofy should look considerably better in the final product, therefore meshing with the detailed worlds in a more convincing way.

Think of this as Pixar's history of films. Their first film was Toy Story: playful color palette and cartoony, however, limited by primitive CGI rendering. Because of this, the environments appeared somewhat flat and the shading wasn't very realistic.

Now compare with Toy Story 3: Considerably better polygon rendering, textures and shading were massively improved and overall more realistic. Now, despite the realism, Toy Story 3 still remains very cartoony and playfully animated, doesn't it? The very same concept can be applied to Kingdom Hearts 3.

(http://i.imgur.com/dZVG8Zu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/aI6N4os.jpg)

The world of Tangled is realistic, but does that stop it from having Disney's signature charm and lively, whimsical environments? Not at all. All this comes down to is evolution of technology. Kingdom Hearts 3 didn't lose "quirkiness" or bright color palettes. Don't believe me? Just compare those two images for yourself.

The charm is still there. Just like Tangled. Just like Brave and any other newer and more detailed Disney/Pixar films.

I'm sorry, but I HOPE the game isn't like this in the end. I just don't like the whole "photo realistic" look they have right now for KH3... it feels and looks "boring" to me even if the scenes look amazing and recapture the Disney worlds nearly perfectly. It looks to me like the whole environment has lost its charms and quirkiness like the past titles, like 3D, as it was colorful and had its own life and characteristic even if the worlds felt "barring" at times, at least they had something about them that stood out.

Especially Pirates of the Caribbean world which really stood out.

Here... not so much. I know it's most likely Alpha footage, but I do hope this isn't how everything is going to look.

Hahaha, did you seriously use Pirates of the Caribbean as an example of a KH world you prefer? Out of all the bold, beautiful worlds, that is what you pick?

That's the most realistic and "boring" world in the entire series; which, according to you, describes everything you hate about KH3. Everything in PotC was dark and completely devoid of bright colors.

The Tangled world, on the other hand, is lush with colors and life.

I'm quite surprised you don't like how this game is shaping up, as you tend to like anything that moves.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 19, 2015, 03:28:41 AM
The locations look fine and all but it's the character models I'm having some issue with, they look so flat and dull compared to the rest of the graphics I'm honestly not sure how to say what bothers me about them to be honest.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 19, 2015, 03:30:29 AM
Huh....is it me or are Sora's fingers kind of freakishly long in that picture?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 19, 2015, 03:33:00 AM
They do indeed, also his new costume is kinda meh, much like the dream drop distance one was. Honestly giving him the black outfit was a weird choice sora looks better in a red outfit in my opinion.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 19, 2015, 04:00:02 AM
Eh the only thing that kind of bugs me about the outfit is that there seems to be a deeper V-neck on his shirt.  Though what bugs me more is Sora's hair, it looks kind of weird to me.  It looks....tamer.......
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Fxeni on June 19, 2015, 04:09:26 AM
I think most of the issues with the Character models is completely in the lighting and shaders at the moment. It'll look better once that's been worked on some more.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 19, 2015, 04:16:38 AM
I hope so.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 19, 2015, 04:41:25 AM
Hahaha, did you seriously use Pirates of the Caribbean as an example of a KH world you prefer? Out of all the bold, beautiful worlds, that is what you pick?

That's the most realistic and "boring" world in the entire series; which, according to you, describes everything you hate about KH3. Everything in PotC was dark and completely devoid of bright colors.

The Tangled world, on the other hand, is lush with colors and life.

I'm quite surprised you don't like how this game is shaping up, as you tend to like anything that moves.

Oh for the love of... when I mentioned the Pirates of the Caribbean I meant how the different world and appearance of it had its own unique and quirky feel that despite being "out-of-place" with Sora, Donald, and Goofy and their appearance it felt really "cartoony" still and the Kingdom Hearts vibe was there.

Here, no, nothing like it. The super realistic kills it and the PoC was hardly realistic itself and had a cartoon-ish charm still and I never found the world "boring". The big open fields with the realistic trees, mountains, and bushes feels absolutely boring as it doesn't give off that quirky cartoon-ish and Kingdom Hearts vibe the past entries had.

And also the actual movie Tangled is more vibrant and colorful than the KH3 Alpha footage and vastly prefer the former looks. Hopefully, and I know this is the Alpha footage and designs, the end product will be like the Disney movies in terms of colors and vibrant when we get there and Sora and the gang have that KH-vibe with their final designs.

I've been looking forward to KH3 for a long time, but I wished this "style" was a little more toned down. I know they're showing off what KH3 is going to be like. If this was any other games with a realistic approach I would be fine for it, but for KH... not so much.

I hope D23 event has a better presentation than E3 at least.

Also more tidbits on KH3:
http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/18/tetsuya-nomura-on-kingdom-hearts-iii-and-kingdom-hearts-unchained-xchi/ (http://www.siliconera.com/2015/06/18/tetsuya-nomura-on-kingdom-hearts-iii-and-kingdom-hearts-unchained-xchi/)

Huh....is it me or are Sora's fingers kind of freakishly long in that picture?


Now that you mentioned it... they DO look a tad too long. But not freakishly long.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 17, 2015, 05:37:22 AM
http://youtu.be/xfXwuqQBKb4 (http://youtu.be/xfXwuqQBKb4)

- Big Hero 6 confirmed for Kingdom Hearts 3, will take place after events of the film
- Sora will go on adventures with Hiro and co., can even ride Baymax
- Darkness will manipulate original Baymax body left in the portal in the original movie, concept art by Tetsuya Nomura shown
- All Keyblades in KH3 will have unique transformations

(http://i.imgur.com/SQXeEKD.jpg)

Aw [parasitic bomb], this will be way too photo-realistic for Chris! Such an abomination!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on August 17, 2015, 05:41:32 AM
That picture is amazing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 17, 2015, 05:52:02 AM
Dark Baymax's large wing looks suspiciously like Sephiroth's wing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on August 17, 2015, 06:11:39 AM
That pic does kinda embody what I love about the KH franchise when they get Disney worlds right--fun,excitement,adventure all that. Now to see if they capture that feeling in the real level.  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on August 17, 2015, 06:16:04 AM
My brother and I were just talking about this yesterday.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on August 18, 2015, 02:05:11 AM
Dark Baymax's large wing looks suspiciously like Sephiroth's wing.

Well this IS SquareEnix after all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 18, 2015, 02:26:19 AM
Well this IS SquareEnix after all.

Yes.

I'm saying that the darkness influencing Baymax could be related to Sephiroth, who suddenly disappeared along with Cloud in Kingdom Hearts 2.

I wonder if it's coincidence or not. Perhaps it will explain what the hell happened to Sephiroth and Cloud.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 19, 2015, 03:42:44 PM
Dark Baymax's large wing looks suspiciously like Sephiroth's wing.
But that's a hand, and it's also where the rocket hand was propelled away from at the end of the movie. There are two quite normal and equally sized wings on the back.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on August 20, 2015, 12:47:12 AM
But that's a hand, and it's also where the rocket hand was propelled away from at the end of the movie. There are two quite normal and equally sized wings on the back.

He already has a normal sized right hand, which is why I assumed that had to be a wing. Barely noticed the normal wing.

And the shape, size and color certainly looks close enough to Sephiroth's wing to make that assumption. It oddly doesn't look much like a hand, like it did in the movie.

I'm willing to bet Nomura did that on purpose.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on August 20, 2015, 05:52:23 AM
The rocket first that took Hiro back through the portal has  been replaced by a nanobot structure if you look carefully enough, I thought there was a regular hand there beside the giant claw but it's the formation of the nanobots at the elbow.

Besides, the only parallel I can pull is that Xehanort is playing a Kabuki Mask role with the nanobots
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on August 20, 2015, 10:29:04 PM
It's so SquareEnix that his normal wings has it's own extra wing.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 09, 2015, 01:16:53 AM
@Phi
The artwork looks fine, I just hope the game looks more cartoony to fit the style. Sheesh.


Anyway nice to see more info on KH3... I wonder what the next world will be announced for KH3? I'm still praying for some oldies like Black Cauldron and Treasure Planet!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 09, 2015, 01:30:51 AM
Feel free to continue having bad taste.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on September 09, 2015, 01:35:27 AM
@Phi
The artwork looks fine, I just hope the game looks more cartoony to fit the style. Sheesh.


Anyway nice to see more info on KH3... I wonder what the next world will be announced for KH3? I'm still praying for some oldies like Black Cauldron and Treasure Planet!
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! *deep breath* HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

I'm sorry, I am so sorry but that just killed me right there man.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 10, 2015, 08:19:58 PM
There is a possibility of a Kingdom Hearts 2.9 (http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/09/08/former-square-enix-employee-seemingly-confirms-kingdom-hearts-2-9/?utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com)

I can only infer that, if this is true, it will be an HD collection containing Kingdom Hearts 3D, since that basically is KH2.9 anyway. This would be perfect for catching up on the last piece of story before KH3.

That, or it could simply be Kingdom Hearts 3D with nothing much else.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 10, 2015, 11:08:04 PM
Jesus Christ, just finish the thing already. Don't pull a MGSV.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on September 10, 2015, 11:13:26 PM
2.9---really? Thats the best name they could come up with?  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 10, 2015, 11:28:52 PM
2.9---really? Thats the best name they could come up with?  8D

Hey, this is the same company who created Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, after all. 8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on September 11, 2015, 05:29:50 AM
I don't know-as silly as it was at least it was creative.  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 12, 2015, 12:44:41 AM
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! *deep breath* HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

I'm sorry, I am so sorry but that just killed me right there man.

What? I loved the movie... and I like to see other oldies like Robin Hood, Oliver and Company (maybe cameo pictures like the Dalmatians a bit), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (though how would that work with The Little Mermaid one?), and a few others.

Feel free to continue having bad taste.

It's called opinions, bro. I'll respect yours, if you respect mine.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on September 12, 2015, 12:49:54 AM
No I have nothing against you for liking the Black Cauldron, the movie has its fans despite the many flaws it has. 

It's the fact that that film nearly destroyed Disney when it flopped and lost them so much money due to that flop.  Something that Disney tries so hard to forget it ever happened for the most part and you think it has a chance in being in Kingdom Hearts is what makes me laugh so hard.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 12, 2015, 05:47:51 AM
No I have nothing against you for liking the Black Cauldron, the movie has its fans despite the many flaws it has. 

It's the fact that that film nearly destroyed Disney when it flopped and lost them so much money due to that flop.  Something that Disney tries so hard to forget it ever happened for the most part and you think it has a chance in being in Kingdom Hearts is what makes me laugh so hard.

Oh I see. I read it didn't do too good for Disney, but I didn't think it would be THAT bad for them at the time. Though I'm still glad that made it regardless.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on September 12, 2015, 06:07:27 AM
It also lost against the Care Bears Movie. Let me repeat Care Bears beat Disney!  The movie had a 44 Million dollar budget and they were only able to get 25 mil from the box office.  So yeah it was a huge blow caused a huge change in Disney in terms of how they made movies.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 12, 2015, 06:34:41 AM
Well in a way something good came out of it as Disney need to re-think how to make their movies from that point on. You learn more from failures than success after all.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on September 12, 2015, 06:37:24 AM
Pretty much if it weren't for this movie sucking so bad in the box office Disney might not still be as big as they are.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 12, 2015, 05:15:31 PM
It also lost against the Care Bears Movie. Let me repeat Care Bears beat Disney!  The movie had a 44 Million dollar budget and they were only able to get 25 mil from the box office.  So yeah it was a huge blow caused a huge change in Disney in terms of how they made movies.

Wait a moment though. As far as I am aware, that is not how movie revenue works.

From what I have heard the box office take never goes to the movie makers, just to the theater. The movie makers make money selling the movie to the theater (or theater chain) only. They may get a cut of DVD sales and merchandise though.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on September 12, 2015, 05:33:30 PM
It seems the profit is divided by the distributor or marketing team and the movie theater with the distributor usually getting the bigger cut.  The formula divides the total worldwide box office gross by 2 and then subtracts the Production Budget to get the amount.  That's how box office revenue seems to work anyway.  So yeah guess movie makers don't make money from the box office, however I can't seem to find how much they sold the Black Cauldron to the theaters, just the production about and the box office amount.

Though the movie didn't get a VHS release until 10 years later and a DVD release until 2010 so the the revenue made by those probably wouldn't have mattered to the movie's failure anymore.  They made it up by making better movies.

Not to mention there isn't really any Black Cauldron Merchandise, I certainly don't see it in Disney Land or the local Target.  The thing is I can't account for if they had it back then either, not to mention the Black Cauldron did do better in places like France as well. 
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on September 13, 2015, 07:50:53 AM
There is a possibility of a Kingdom Hearts 2.9 (http://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2015/09/08/former-square-enix-employee-seemingly-confirms-kingdom-hearts-2-9/?utm_source=crowdignite.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=crowdignite.com)

I can only infer that, if this is true, it will be an HD collection containing Kingdom Hearts 3D, since that basically is KH2.9 anyway. This would be perfect for catching up on the last piece of story before KH3.

That, or it could simply be Kingdom Hearts 3D with nothing much else.
Funny story, if I remember right, this guy was FireMan on the old Atomic-Fire site. I knew he had some work with Capcom and even Comcept since then, but had no idea he was working with SE now
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 15, 2015, 10:56:29 PM
http://youtu.be/zaFLJ0sigeU (http://youtu.be/zaFLJ0sigeU)

Kingdom Hearts 2.8 is heading to PS4.

It consists of Kingdom Hearts 3D HD, Kingdom Hearts X (cutscenes, I assume), and Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-

That is a [tornado fang]ing mouthful. But man, I did not expect 0.2 to use KH3's engine. Aqua looks wonderful.

By the way, Birth by Sleep Volume 2 (0.2) was a secret ending, years ago, for BBS Final Mix.

http://youtu.be/zdMxNSPd9kY (http://youtu.be/zdMxNSPd9kY)

So now, it has finally come to fruition.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Satoryu on September 16, 2015, 12:32:09 AM
These naming schemes, man. I never finished DDD and meant to start over, so this would be a good way to do it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 16, 2015, 02:29:23 AM
BBS addon come here, I need you.

3D without hand cramps. I'll take it. I can at least play this version. I gave up on it on 3DS early on.

GIVE IT TO ME. I WANT NOW. God I'm such a fanboy piece of [parasitic bomb].

Hurry up with 3 already.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 16, 2015, 08:55:22 PM
Analysis from a Famitsu article.

KINGDOM HEARTS χ [chi] Back Cover

- The KHX Back Cover will be completely new and not just taken from the current games

- It specifically says that it will unravel the many mysteries that surround the origin of the series, so it seems like it will become an episode of great importance.

- The story synopsis is basically the Chi synopsis, about the Grand Master, who could see the future and saw great sorrow so he bestowed with his foreseeing eye the Book of Prophecy among 5 of his 6 pupils. They came together to form Unions in order to fight the dark beings (Heartless) and protecting the "light".

- While it says it's unknown how much work has been put into 2.8 at this moment, it teases saying that since voices were attached to the KHX Back Cover section of the trailer, casting may be complete.

KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2 Birth by Sleep – A Fragmentary Passage –

- The most interesting thing is a very brief mention of BBS 0.2's story. It says it happens sometime along Aqua's loitering around in the Realm of Darkness, but it is specifically hiding where in the 10 year gap between BBS and KH1 this occurs.

- During this loitering she stumbles across "unknown memories" and an encounter.

KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD

- KH3D seems to have no additions, based solely on what this article is presenting. (Had a read through what it was saying for KH3D again, and it seems there might be new content. They say that the existence of additional components (content) is something people should ponder about (they are sort of implying there might be)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on September 18, 2015, 07:48:02 AM
Thanks for the info Phi! owob
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on September 18, 2015, 08:00:35 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ajrmu2A.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on September 20, 2015, 08:50:15 PM
Would play.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 19, 2015, 02:05:27 AM
http://kh13.com/news/coverage-kingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue-kingdom-hearts-iii-at-jump-festa-2016 (http://kh13.com/news/coverage-kingdom-hearts-hd-28-final-chapter-prologue-kingdom-hearts-iii-at-jump-festa-2016)

Jump Festa 2016 Live Stream in around 15 minutes. Apparently, there will be new trailers for KH2.8 and KH3.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 19, 2015, 02:41:08 AM
It started.

Girl from the new Star Ocean game looks suspiciously like Pema.

Edit: Lots of moonspeak, no trailers of anything so far

Holy [parasitic bomb], this is taking forever. Watch them save the trailers for last
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on December 19, 2015, 03:40:54 AM
The stream seems to be offline, so did I miss anything or are they trolling us by putting the trailers last?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 19, 2015, 03:51:41 AM
What the actual hell?

The stream just up and ended. Jesus [tornado fang]ing Christ.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on December 19, 2015, 03:54:47 AM
If I don't see anything by 10:30 EST, then this was just a big waste of time.
Title: KH2.8 and KH3 Trailer
Post by: Phi on December 19, 2015, 04:28:54 AM
YES

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfw_r1UCPs0[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 26, 2015, 04:29:22 AM
[yt]http://see.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNaht0GfCuI[/yt]

Kingdom Hearts II: 40% More Grass
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on December 27, 2015, 05:51:59 PM
While III definitely has more detail to it, I think II's art direction is still better. Especially in the colors.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Fxeni on December 29, 2015, 05:18:17 AM
I'm going to say that it's the lighting that's the main difference. The assets in III still seem to be plentiful colourful, but the lighting seems to make it a bit duller somehow.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 29, 2015, 05:21:12 AM
Nomura confirmed that the graphics are incomplete.

That's especially apparent with Mickey's ugly character model.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on December 31, 2015, 03:30:13 AM
Obviously Mickey got into the drawers full of botox
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on January 01, 2016, 11:20:48 PM
I'm going to say that it's the lighting that's the main difference. The assets in III still seem to be plentiful colourful, but the lighting seems to make it a bit duller somehow.

I don't mean the colors and lighting of individual objects, but rather the palette utilized within an environment. Take the footage there for example. In KH2 they used a yellow/orange green purple palette in the environment. This color triad really helps each other pop in the scenery.

KH3 does not seem to be utilizing any particular color theory like that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 08, 2016, 11:45:54 PM
Kingdom Hearts Unchained X is now available for iOS and Android.

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUFbrF85L7E[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on April 08, 2016, 11:56:43 PM
And free too.




Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 03:22:05 AM
If anyone has about half an hour to kill I give you a review I dub Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep, Descent into Completionist Madness.  The last segment, the Struggle not the thing during the credits which is also hilarious, made me dissolve into one of the biggest giggle fits I've had this year. 

[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Il0XQ9i7U&nohtml5=False[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 09, 2016, 04:18:53 AM
What is that, a summary?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 04:21:02 AM
The Struggle is basically how hard it is to Complete the game 100%, which is why he is the Completionist.  Or did you mean something else like what kind of video/series this is?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 09, 2016, 04:36:36 AM
I mean the kind of video it is, because I was 5 minutes in and he's just saying stuff I already know.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 04:43:20 AM
Okay I can explain that, the Completonist is a Review type show where each week he 100% completes a Game and reviews it. 

The Review is divided up into different sections: the Story of the Game, Presentation of the Game (graphics, musics and the like), Gameplay (basically everything from the meat, mini games and side quest), The Final Level (which can be skipped if you don't want Spoilers), Completion Bonus (Any post game if the game in question has it), The Struggle which I already described, and the Completionist Rating which from highest to lowest are (Complete it, Finish it, Play it, Look at it and Donate it).

So yeah that's why he's explaining the Story in the first 5 minutes, which are mostly spoiler free unless stated otherwise.  The Final Level can also be skipped for those who don't want to be spoiled and skips to the Completionist Rating.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 09, 2016, 07:43:54 AM
BBS is the only game in the series with good story and relatively easy to follow.

The first KH game, too, arguably, but only because everything was shrouded in mystery, so the story was pretty linear.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 07:52:26 AM
It's mostly for people who haven't played the game before, and it's more like a summary rather than in depth.  Like he doesn't go from point to point he really just explains the beginning and how it's set up and the ending starting with the Final Level and how they got there more or less. 

The Summary is just part of the review even if it's a game almost everyone has played before. He even does it if he's reviewing a crappy game like Designer Weddings, which he rarely does but it's an example of a game that doesn't necessarily need the Story section like a few others.  He's reviewed/completed over 200 games, and Netflix for April Fools. Twice.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 09, 2016, 08:06:18 AM
Not much of an April Fools surprise if he does the same thing twice...
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 08:09:32 AM
Well it's more of a joke and he reviews a show, first time it was Breaking Bad and the second time he reviewed Better Call Saul, the prequel.  And he reviews them as if they were games, because April Fools. Besides it's better than a Dick video every year with ProJared, though ProJared didn't just do a Dick video this year.

[spoiler]And both of them also make fun of the fact that people react to other people's videos which is basically stealing other people's content, which is a serious problem now.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on April 09, 2016, 08:32:16 PM
Unchained X is decent so far, not like there's much to expect out of a mobile game.

Did anyone download it?

[spoiler]And both of them also make fun of the fact that people react to other people's videos which is basically stealing other people's content, which is a serious problem now.[/spoiler]

[spoiler]But that would mean no more Retsupurae. D:[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on April 09, 2016, 08:43:45 PM
[spoiler]While Retsupurae might fall into that category I don't think they are much of a problem compared to the other hacks out there, especially since the videos they riff on are really terrible, don't have a lot of views, and don't have a lot of effort put into them.  So they may actually be helping the videos they riff unintentionally despite making fun of them since their videos get more view, though they may get an insurge of comments making fun of them too.  The other people are stealing though and riding off the coat tails of more successful Youtubers.

Not to mention this problem affects game trailers, cartoons and anime too, every time you search for something like that there's about 5 react videos on the first page.  So yeah it's becoming a huge problem now.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on June 08, 2016, 03:37:10 PM
[youtube]! No longer available (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_bhXcjU9AE#)[/youtube]

So it seems that Birth By Sleep Volume 2 really did get reworked into this KH3 prologue demo and there's actual gameplay involved. A Ground Zeroes / Episode Duscae situation as we all speculated.
[spoiler]Also surprise Terra.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 08, 2016, 06:47:23 PM
So it seems that Birth By Sleep Volume 2 really did get reworked into this KH3 prologue demo and there's actual gameplay involved. A Ground Zeroes / Episode Duscae situation as we all speculated.
[spoiler]Also surprise Terra.[/spoiler]

It's not a demo.

[spoiler]If I know this series, it's probably not Terra, but actually a mirage to keep her confined in the darkness.[/spoiler]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 08, 2016, 06:52:51 PM
It's not a demo.

[spoiler]If I know this series, it's probably not Terra, but actually a mirage to keep her confined in the darkness.[/spoiler]
I almost want to say that this can't possibly be the case since that would be the logical thing to do narrative wise and thus make too much sense. 8D

But yeah I hope that's what it is.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: The Drunken Dishwasher on June 10, 2016, 12:07:09 AM
The real surprise for me is that KHUnch Back Cover is going to be a movie using the KH3 engine!

I honestly thought it was gonna be a nice visual novel with beautiful images and voices, but nope! a movie!

I like that! :D

As for Aqua.  HNNNNNG SHE LOOKS SO GOOD in that engine<3
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 10, 2016, 12:33:25 AM
I hope Aqua's voice is better in this, because she sounded extremely bored in BBS.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 10, 2016, 06:01:04 AM
She still seemed pretty bored in that video.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 10, 2016, 06:05:26 AM
Yeah she does sound bored, not as bad as Aerith in KH 2, but it's noticable unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 10, 2016, 06:45:06 AM
Yeah she does sound bored, not as bad as Aerith in KH 2, but it's noticable unfortunately.

Oh god don't remind me-how did that performance get past any sort of quality control.  XD
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 10, 2016, 06:53:52 AM
I know right, it's especially bad since Aerith got some of her old sass back too, and the Voice Actress ruins it.

As someone said it's like she did the voice acting while she was on a Skype call while recording that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 10, 2016, 07:05:43 AM
Yeah she does sound bored, not as bad as Aerith in KH 2, but it's noticable unfortunately.

Yeah, KH2 Aerith probably has the worst voice acting I've heard in a game. Ever.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 10, 2016, 07:09:00 AM
Well nothing can beat Chaos Wars but it's up there.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 10, 2016, 07:23:04 AM
Never heard the VA for that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 10, 2016, 07:29:21 AM
You guys better brace yourselves.

[yt]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtC1SzWSXg#[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on June 10, 2016, 08:35:51 AM
I'll throw in some Trouble Witches NEO! (which is sadly no longer available on XBLA) and Castle [of] Shikigami II, BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE MUST KNOW MY PAIN.

[youtube]youtu.be/JIVH2m9cP6k[/youtube]

[youtube]youtu.be/r8R1H26mLyw[/youtube]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 10, 2016, 08:51:18 AM
You guys better brace yourselves.

[yt]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtC1SzWSXg#[/yt]

Shizuku could pass as a drunk woman.

That is the only salvation I can find in that video.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on June 10, 2016, 09:04:21 AM
You know what the sad thing is?  The game is actually good and is considered a cult classic, but no one knows that because everyone only ever mentions the terrible voice acting.  I mean I've never played it but I find it sad.

I think the rumor is that the guy in charge of the localization didn't want to shell out the extra money for proper actors so he had his family do it, particularly since the 'actors' all have the same last name......
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on June 10, 2016, 04:14:12 PM
You know what the sad thing is?  The game is actually good and is considered a cult classic, but no one knows that because everyone only ever mentions the terrible voice acting.  I mean I've never played it but I find it sad.

I think the rumor is that the guy in charge of the localization didn't want to shell out the extra money for proper actors so he had his family do it, particularly since the 'actors' all have the same last name......

Yeeeeah that VAing was pretty painfull.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: ViperAcidZX on June 10, 2016, 05:11:40 PM
I feel the same about Trouble Witches NEO! and Castle of Shikigami II since they're cult classic shoot 'em ups (Castle of Shikigami III at least got a kind of better dub than II). I'm not sure who to blame though for Trouble Witches NEO! being an Engrish trainwreck, SNK or Active Gaming Media (at least Grolla from Rosenkreuzstilette and Elma from Chantelise were in the Japanese cast). It's almost like Resident Evil all over again.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on June 10, 2016, 07:49:53 PM
You guys better brace yourselves.

[yt]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BAtC1SzWSXg#[/yt]
This is why a dub should never be done by a small enough localization company that they had to hire their own family members and friends.
At least it's dual-audio, but that still leaves the bad / literal text translations (and completely [tornado fang]ing up character names for things like Shadow Hearts they could've easily googled to check).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 12, 2016, 12:17:32 AM
"It's idiot power!"

OK that line cracked me up.


I also think this VA for Farleen in SO3 was a little... too much squeaky?

SO3 Ending - FaytxNel (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5XOerPxqHU#)



On topic I honestly can't get into the KH3 design... I don't know if it's the lightning or something but while it's impressive and beautiful it doesn't look like a KH with that "darkish" hue on the models. Well the gameplay is amazing and I will enjoy the game when it comes out, but I do think KH2 is still the best looking KH game out there and KH3 is below that graphic-wise for me.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 12, 2016, 12:40:04 AM
KH3 is still in development, we'll see how it looks in the end.

Back Cover actually looks a bit more complete, in terms of lighting. That being said, KH3 can't be below KH2 when it's factually superior on a technical level.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 13, 2016, 01:41:23 AM
LOL 2.8

The retread / recycle continues...

Might actually play it though, since I hated the 3DS hand cramping while playing DDD, and I dropped it quick.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 13, 2016, 02:01:13 AM
You should, because KH3 will be hard to understand without DDD.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on June 13, 2016, 06:20:19 AM
I can't finish DDD because I'm slow and Drop way too much
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 14, 2016, 12:54:15 AM
You should, because KH3 will be hard to understand without DDD.

KH3 will probably just be hard to understand.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 14, 2016, 12:58:00 AM
You're not wrong.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on June 14, 2016, 04:25:25 AM
I can't finish DDD because I'm slow and Drop way too much
I got by via creating a deck with Drop-Me-Nots, and using them when my drop gauge got a little too low for comfort out of battle before switching back to the main deck.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 14, 2016, 04:27:37 AM
I got by via creating a deck with Drop-Me-Nots, and using them when my drop gauge got a little too low for comfort out of battle before switching back to the main deck.

... I wish I thought of that.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 14, 2016, 08:54:27 AM
KH3 is still in development, we'll see how it looks in the end.

Back Cover actually looks a bit more complete, in terms of lighting. That being said, KH3 can't be below KH2 when it's factually superior on a technical level.

Visually, at the moment, KH3 doesn't appeal to me. The background and world graphics I don't have a problem with... they're beautiful and really feel Disney-like with the details and how massive the worlds are now.

It's the character models I have issues with. I know they're not entirely done with them but they look so dark and clay-like especially for Micky, Donald, and Goofy. Heck, to me, the FMV from the older KH games looked way better to me than the KH3 graphics.

I do hope they make the character models more cartoonish a bit or bright like how the KH2 character models were. I could understand for Aqua's case as she's in the Realm of Darkness, but it feels off to me somehow.

So far gameplay from Aqua's story in 2.8 looks amazing and I am interest in that Back Cover movie. I will look forward to KH3 greatly when it comes out. Here's to hoping the Drive Forms return! I loved those forms.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on June 14, 2016, 12:50:13 PM
It is a bit funky that now Aqua is mixing KH2 combat rules with BBS style changes given that the BBS cast and DDD tried to make the Command Deck almost seem like something only those formally trained in Keyblades would use, but hey, a gameplay preview's a gameplay preview, and Sora will be ditching Command Decks too.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 15, 2016, 11:53:15 AM
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNJqpzjyTys[/yt]

Watch it while it's hot
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 16, 2016, 12:43:57 AM
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwg2foawZUw[/yt]

That buttery smooth 60fps!
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: OBJECTION MAN on June 16, 2016, 02:17:27 AM
That looks hot. [tornado fang] it, I need a PS4.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: VirusChris on June 17, 2016, 01:06:04 PM
I will say the gameplay is amazing in 0.2 and the background is gorgeously beautiful and is the right direction for the series and the framerate is smooth too.

I will enjoy KH3 when it comes out and I do hope there's more to the Aqua story than that, but it must be. Seeing as that's a demo.
Title: Kingdom Hearts: Nomura Is On Drugs
Post by: Phi on September 13, 2016, 10:18:10 AM
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06R_CRxgn28[/yt]

Call me when you can make sense of it.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on September 13, 2016, 04:02:06 PM
Okay time for a new theme song KH.

That being said I want this..looks soooo good.

Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on September 13, 2016, 08:21:21 PM
Okay time for a new theme song KH.

That being said I want this..looks soooo good.

If history repeats itself, KH3 will introduce a new theme song, since 1 and 2 had their own themes.

The larger issue with Utada Hikaru not writing any new songs is because she decided to focus on her family in 2010. Although, there was a rumor before that stating that Squeenix wasn't paying her enough, so she left.

In any case, Utada returned to music and recently reported that she's recording a new song, which COULD be a new theme for KH3.

We'll have to wait and see.

Oh, and have a dubbed trailer:

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKAR0uRZZ0[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Blue Valkyrie on September 14, 2016, 04:13:58 AM
Good point, either way I'll get this, a new adventure and the 3DS game that doesn't cramp my hand? Sold. Plus dull VA aside Aqua was always the most fun to play of the three BBS heros.

Her Blue themed look has nothing to do with my bias.  8D
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 12, 2016, 06:13:09 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/Jeq9t2b.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Sakura Leic on October 12, 2016, 06:26:46 AM
Goofy's clothes and posture make him look buff for some reason.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 12, 2016, 08:50:04 AM
"Gawrsh pal, better check yourself before you wreck yourself a-hyuck!"
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 14, 2016, 05:23:25 AM
During an interview with Dengeki PlayStation, Nomura revealed that the cover artwork for Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, 2.5 ReMIX, & HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue all connect together as a hidden message for Kingdom Hearts 3.

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Nomura: There are actually two secrets about the illustrations from [KH1.5] until [KH2.8]. Extremely attentive KH fans might have already discovered them, but one is that Sora's movements change from sitting, to standing, to walking. One more is that when you line up the three illustrations, you'll notice that they show the flow of time with changes in the sky. [KH1.5] is sunset becoming night, [KH2.5] is the middle of the night, and [KH2.8] is night breaking into dawn. Those three illustrations have a message regarding the final chapter, [KHIII].

(http://i.imgur.com/IPAVPGLh.jpg)

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Nomura: We worried a long time about the package art for [KH2.5], and we worked on trying to connect the three productions in a continual manner. It seems like there were a lot of people who figured out Sora's movements, but there were not very many people who noticed the connection between the skies. There are two meanings to “sora” (I.E. one being the protagonist's name, and the other meaning “sky”).
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 27, 2016, 08:45:36 PM
[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB-SgmfG_eM[/yt]

0.2 Opening Movie
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 28, 2016, 02:57:22 AM
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As we don't have any news for #KHIII, Nomura-san would like to offer everyone a sneak peek at Guard Form - a new Drive Form!

This power form was edited as it is the Keyblade from a world that hasn’t been released yet, so it has changed into a hammer shape.

(http://i.imgur.com/LHdihK6.jpg)

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The Guard Form shield mentioned earlier was transformed from the Keyblade of Herc's Shield which has been shown previously.

(http://i.imgur.com/wU4KlcR.jpg)
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Nexus on October 28, 2016, 11:00:37 AM
Surprised it wasn't posted that the PS4's getting a 1.5 + 2.5 combo release with all their content packaged together ontop of a claim on their Japanese twitter that the games will be in full 60 FPS like Dream Drop Distance in the 2.8 release.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on October 29, 2016, 10:05:43 PM
Surprised it wasn't posted that the PS4's getting a 1.5 + 2.5 combo release with all their content packaged together ontop of a claim on their Japanese twitter that the games will be in full 60 FPS like Dream Drop Distance in the 2.8 release.

The games were also 60fps in the PS3 collections.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on October 29, 2016, 11:58:55 PM
True but it's nice that they'll remain that way. No reason why they wouldn't but still lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Reaperoid on October 30, 2016, 05:05:54 AM
Surprised it wasn't posted that the PS4's getting a 1.5 + 2.5 combo release with all their content packaged together
you mean i could have it all on PS4...? *flips tables*
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 08, 2016, 10:57:29 PM
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu63R9ml_Es[/yt]

Final trailer for 2.8

EDIT: What a convenient pagebreak lol
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 10, 2016, 03:51:37 AM
Fixed.

Please refer to the YouTube embedding tutorial at the top of the page.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Mirby on December 10, 2016, 07:29:56 AM
but...

it was working already... i even checked before posting it? and after posting it?
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on December 11, 2016, 07:55:31 AM
Strange, I got an error message on my phone.
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on June 11, 2017, 09:55:12 PM
[yt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaHSpUZgW24[/yt]

Now with subs and english menus
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Phi on July 16, 2017, 01:04:48 AM
You've got a friend in me

[yt]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4y7UK4nqnQ[/yt]
Title: Re: The Kingdom Hearts Thread
Post by: Satoryu on July 16, 2017, 04:20:31 AM
About goddamn time we get some Pixar in KH.