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If anybody's curious, I have the game, and personally, I feel that it's the best Kingdom Hearts game to date. It expands on the gameplay of its predecessors while holding true to the core mechanics we've grown used to. The graphics are beautiful, as is the music, and the plot is finally something worthy of the franchise.
If you're curious about my full thoughts, check my review on Amazon under "The Atlanta Fried Critic." There are some other good reviews on there that are worth checking out as well.
If you're curious about my full thoughts, check my review on Amazon under "The Atlanta Fried Critic." There are some other good reviews on there that are worth checking out as well.
So, how do the cards work? I don't think it was explained in this article. What is the point of them?
I suggest anyone who gets the game to get the all the AR spirits because three of them are S rank and have some great abilities. And I sugest just using those spirits until you can create S rank versions of the other spirits because when you get rid of a lower rank spirit for a higher rank version you loose all your ability progress except for commands.
Anyway the game is pretty good overall but nowhere near as good as birth by sleep. They got rid of many of the things that made BBS awesome (leveling commands, finishing moves that depend on when commands you use, D-links, ect) the Dream eaters are nice to collect and some have some cool finishing moves but it takes far to long to get all the abilities of a dream eater and most abilities being party dependent is stupid. The Drop system is retarded and annoying, flowmotion is cool for getting around fast but some of the attack moves are OP as hell, and the story is probably the most confusing. On the good side the level design has been improved vastly and finding treasure chests with flomotion is fun but having to drop while looking for treasure chests is annoying as hell.
I recommend any KH or action RPG fans to buy it though
Anyway the game is pretty good overall but nowhere near as good as birth by sleep. They got rid of many of the things that made BBS awesome (leveling commands, finishing moves that depend on when commands you use, D-links, ect) the Dream eaters are nice to collect and some have some cool finishing moves but it takes far to long to get all the abilities of a dream eater and most abilities being party dependent is stupid. The Drop system is retarded and annoying, flowmotion is cool for getting around fast but some of the attack moves are OP as hell, and the story is probably the most confusing. On the good side the level design has been improved vastly and finding treasure chests with flomotion is fun but having to drop while looking for treasure chests is annoying as hell.
I recommend any KH or action RPG fans to buy it though
@Vic I don't think that the review will be representative of your or my experiences with the game. Jim was being a miseryguts about it on Podtoid and I've not heard a mention of anyone else doing the review.
One of these days I'm going to get around to seeing what these AR cards actually do. Mine haven't even left the box.
@Vic
Darren is working on the review.
As for my thoughts, I just did the first 4 worlds, and I'm enjoying it. It's probably my second favorite game in the series next to 2, and I agree; the graphics and soundtrack are wonderful.
It has issues, but so do pretty much all the games in the franchise.
Darren is working on the review.
As for my thoughts, I just did the first 4 worlds, and I'm enjoying it. It's probably my second favorite game in the series next to 2, and I agree; the graphics and soundtrack are wonderful.
It has issues, but so do pretty much all the games in the franchise.
@Chris: Is there the slightest possibility that someone, who has never played a Kingdom Hearts game before, can enjoy this ? I´m pretty interested, the Demo was fun, but I don´t know if the story isn´t a bit overwhelming...or can I just skip 7 games and have fun with this one :D ?
@Chris
I would say that BBS is the best in the series. It was the one that added the kick ass command deck system with cool downs and no MP that is used in DDD and should be used for every single KH from now on. Its ability acquisition system though command melding is by far the best, it had awesome finishing move mechanics, D-links, and was pretty challenging unlike previous installments. The only glaring fault was the level design.
I would say that BBS is the best in the series. It was the one that added the kick ass command deck system with cool downs and no MP that is used in DDD and should be used for every single KH from now on. Its ability acquisition system though command melding is by far the best, it had awesome finishing move mechanics, D-links, and was pretty challenging unlike previous installments. The only glaring fault was the level design.
@Orniletter
Man, that's a tough one! KH:3D does make concessions to re-explain a lot of the backstory behind the previous games, but without playing them yourself, it's hard to really feel anything for the characters. The way they do it is by having certain optional "flashbacks" scattered throughout the game.
These scenes are either movies, or just walls of text. One such wall of text explains the entire story of 358/2, which is a pretty large part of a sub-plot involving Sora in KH:3D. There was a lot going on in that game, and while a text refresher is great for fans who may not recall every detail, it's hard to really pick it up for the first time based on a few paragraphs.
Also, unless you are accustomed to action games, the bosses will prove to be fairly difficult. While not impossible, I would say this has the hardest standard bosses of any game in the series. Of course, you can always seek the internet for strategic help, and grind until you're ready to overpower them.
So basically, you have a few options. You can YouTube the story so far and enjoy the game, or just wing it and play it for pure action value. Even if you pretty much skip the story, it's still an enjoyable game.
@Stop Spoilers
Yea, 2 was my favorite, but I'm not sure it was the "best" from a technical standpoint. 358/2 had some great mechanics, and BBS did as well.
I don't think I could choose one definitive entry, but I'd like to revisit the entire series, if/when "3" is announced and figure it out.
Man, that's a tough one! KH:3D does make concessions to re-explain a lot of the backstory behind the previous games, but without playing them yourself, it's hard to really feel anything for the characters. The way they do it is by having certain optional "flashbacks" scattered throughout the game.
These scenes are either movies, or just walls of text. One such wall of text explains the entire story of 358/2, which is a pretty large part of a sub-plot involving Sora in KH:3D. There was a lot going on in that game, and while a text refresher is great for fans who may not recall every detail, it's hard to really pick it up for the first time based on a few paragraphs.
Also, unless you are accustomed to action games, the bosses will prove to be fairly difficult. While not impossible, I would say this has the hardest standard bosses of any game in the series. Of course, you can always seek the internet for strategic help, and grind until you're ready to overpower them.
So basically, you have a few options. You can YouTube the story so far and enjoy the game, or just wing it and play it for pure action value. Even if you pretty much skip the story, it's still an enjoyable game.
@Stop Spoilers
Yea, 2 was my favorite, but I'm not sure it was the "best" from a technical standpoint. 358/2 had some great mechanics, and BBS did as well.
I don't think I could choose one definitive entry, but I'd like to revisit the entire series, if/when "3" is announced and figure it out.
@ Carter
2 is my second favorite behind BBS. And it set expectations for the next entry (bigger, more detailed, ect.) KH3 needs to be like what KH2 did to the series but with the gameplay mechanics of BBS, and the better level design and flowmotion (minis the OP attacks) of DDD
2 is my second favorite behind BBS. And it set expectations for the next entry (bigger, more detailed, ect.) KH3 needs to be like what KH2 did to the series but with the gameplay mechanics of BBS, and the better level design and flowmotion (minis the OP attacks) of DDD
Got my copy in the mail yesterday and am enjoying the hell out of it. On topic, the tutorial did a shit job of explaining HOW TO USE the AR cards, but I eventually figured it out. Off topic, I agree with others here, the graphics are some of the absolute best on the system (as I expect from SE), and the soundtrack is wonderful (though I kinda hate what they did to "Dearly Beloved" on the title screen). It's every bit the console KH experience. I guess I'm not crazy about the Drop system, as it can be pretty annoying when you're concentrating on completing a mission, but otherwise I'm loving it so far. Can't wait to get to that Tron world.
@Orniletter- boy that's hard to say, as I love the story despite how convoluted it eventually gets, which can make it confusing for newcomers. I suppose there's plenty of synopses online that you can read but even those may just confuse you further. If you have the means to do so, I'd recommend playing 1 and 2 and at least reading the synopsis for the portable games, but that's a lot of research. I'd agree with Chris's response above, it'll be hard to care for the characters if you don't. I dunno, you might be screwed pal.
@Orniletter- boy that's hard to say, as I love the story despite how convoluted it eventually gets, which can make it confusing for newcomers. I suppose there's plenty of synopses online that you can read but even those may just confuse you further. If you have the means to do so, I'd recommend playing 1 and 2 and at least reading the synopsis for the portable games, but that's a lot of research. I'd agree with Chris's response above, it'll be hard to care for the characters if you don't. I dunno, you might be screwed pal.
I've got it as well... and while I'm finally getting into the story, it's quite convoluted and there's A LOT to pick up on gameplay-wise... it's not like other KH Games in that respect.. if you've got ADD, you might wanna pass on this one...
@ORniletter
I too have never played a kingdom hearts game, but i think KoH:DDD is a pretty stand alone story. You don't need the previous story lines to enjoy the game. In fact it seems pretty self explanitory with all the "flashback" videos in the game.
Honestly, If you like action RPGs, then go ahead and grab it. I haven't been able to put it down.
I too have never played a kingdom hearts game, but i think KoH:DDD is a pretty stand alone story. You don't need the previous story lines to enjoy the game. In fact it seems pretty self explanitory with all the "flashback" videos in the game.
Honestly, If you like action RPGs, then go ahead and grab it. I haven't been able to put it down.
@Cynic without a cause: Sorry, I overlooked your response. Thank you, too :D !
I will just order all three on amazon !
I will just order all three on amazon !
@Cynic without a cause and JQM78 : Sorry, I overlooked your responses. Thank you, too :D !
I will just order all three(1,2,3D) on amazon and hope for the best !
I will just order all three(1,2,3D) on amazon and hope for the best !
Not read other comments, but just to chip in, you can make all these Dream Eaters without the cards, and the ones that come in cards are somewhat low-rank so it might not be worth it anyway vs making your own.
@Pencoin Kab Kannon, R&R Seal, and Frootz Cat from the cards are all S Rank. The card with the three dream eaters are not
I wasn't going to even consider this, as I have never played the other KH games... but after reading comments on here, I may need to reconsider.
How many Save files are there? That may make or break a purchase from me.
How many Save files are there? That may make or break a purchase from me.
@ronin
Unless there's a hidden method after you complete the game, I only have two slots total to choose from.
Unless there's a hidden method after you complete the game, I only have two slots total to choose from.
@Ronin - There are two save files, which can be deleted.
Also, jumping in on this entry isn't going to help you much. Even though there's a glossary end story recap within the game, you're coming in on the seventh entry of the series and its a series that doesn't do you many favors on getting you up-to-speed.
If you have a PSP handy, I suggest going with KH Birth By Sleep at minimum as this story is a prequel to the rest of the series but quite relevant to Dream Drop Distance as well. I guess you could Youtube the rest if there's digests online.
Also, jumping in on this entry isn't going to help you much. Even though there's a glossary end story recap within the game, you're coming in on the seventh entry of the series and its a series that doesn't do you many favors on getting you up-to-speed.
If you have a PSP handy, I suggest going with KH Birth By Sleep at minimum as this story is a prequel to the rest of the series but quite relevant to Dream Drop Distance as well. I guess you could Youtube the rest if there's digests online.
Sure you can go to the trouble of printing them or if you can always y'know just scan your 3ds over them on a laptop, monitor or smartphone.
I'm seeing a lot of "Better than the other spinoffs, not as good as 2" like comments. Really putting me in a positive move about this one. As long as they don't fuck up the story more than it already is, I'll be a happy bunny.
I don't know why you wouldn't want Sudo Neku, because he's so obviously a rip off of Snivy.
Thanks for the info though Chris. I was going to say "Why should anyone need this?" But I can see the issue, specially with the random card.
I'll pick this up eventually. I'd have it already if Target didn't have that great B1G1-50% sale over a week ago.
Oh, also, might be worth saying that you may not need to actually print them if they come from the internet. I know for certain that Pokemon from the Pokedex picked up fine when used right off your screen. I can't imagine it wouldn't work the same with this. Saving you some time and ink in the process.
Thanks for the info though Chris. I was going to say "Why should anyone need this?" But I can see the issue, specially with the random card.
I'll pick this up eventually. I'd have it already if Target didn't have that great B1G1-50% sale over a week ago.
Oh, also, might be worth saying that you may not need to actually print them if they come from the internet. I know for certain that Pokemon from the Pokedex picked up fine when used right off your screen. I can't imagine it wouldn't work the same with this. Saving you some time and ink in the process.
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