Kingdom Hearts 3D (TGS 2011 news and on)

I'll just lay this right here....
http://finalfantasy.net/3dshots.png
and gameplay..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqP-1B0JZrQ
More updates to come includeing a trailer...

Neku from The World Ends With You? In MY KH? O.o
http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/14/kingdom-hearts-3d-features-characters-from-the-world-ends-with-you/

I loved tWEWY I invested in it so much I was able to beat it (I do't usually do that even with games i really like just not enought time for me) but something about this DOES seem kinda fake even though Nomura made TWEWY.

Interesting. Unless I cave and buy a 3DS I will be watching Dropping Dickweeds Daily on Youtube or something.

Strider Zero wrote:

Interesting. Unless I cave and buy a 3DS I will be watching Dropping Dickweeds Daily on Youtube or something.

I'm still waiting on that god damn trailer >__<

More info on Neku and the Demo stuff
http://www.1up.com/previews/kingdom-hearts-3d-tgs-hands-on
Brief trailer description
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=30978264&postcount=272

YYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSS

Good stuff. Should be interesting when more stuff is released.

Strider Zero wrote:

Good stuff. Should be interesting when more stuff is released.

Although this does bring about a rather largeish plothole.....sorta kinda...? Since Neku mentions the Reaper's Game this could be a plothole or something we truly aren't understanding yet since...

*****SPOILERS FOR THE WORLD ENS WUTH YOU*********
People who are part of the Reaper's Game are dead and can ONLY see others who are also dead. So unless Sora's sixth scence is tingleing like it did back in 1999 then we have a problem here.

*****END SPOILERS FOR THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU*******


Higher quality poster
http://gamerabbit.jp/2011/09/15/tgssqex_20110915_02.jpg

More Screens
http://gamerabbit.jp/2011/09/15/tgssqex_20110915_14.jpg
http://gamerabbit.jp/2011/09/15/tgssqex_20110915_15.jpg
http://gamerabbit.jp/2011/09/15/tgssqex_20110915_17.jpg
http://gamerabbit.jp/2011/09/15/tgssqex_20110915_16.jpg

and in game models of the new outfits
http://storage.siliconera.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/neku_kh3d_tgs.jpg

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 "Reapers' 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 midair in a cloud of sparkles.

It's here you gain control of Sora, fighting through Traverse Town. The X button on the 3DS is your "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 with 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 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.

Riku looks like a biker dude without a leather jacket.

Strider Zero wrote:

Riku looks like a biker dude without a leather jacket.

Leather.....is sexy :3

http://www.gamespot.com/events/tgs-2011/video.html?sid=6334971
http://www.gamespot.com/events/tgs-2011/video.html?sid=6334973

Sweet Riku gameplay!

MulderYuffie wrote:

Although this does bring about a rather largeish plothole.....sorta kinda...? Since Neku mentions the Reaper's Game this could be a plothole or something we truly aren't understanding yet since...

*****SPOILERS FOR THE WORLD ENS WUTH YOU*********
People who are part of the Reaper's Game are dead and can ONLY see others who are also dead. So unless Sora's sixth scence is tingleing like it did back in 1999 then we have a problem here.

*****END SPOILERS FOR THE WORLD ENDS WITH YOU*******

To be fair, though, KH cameos have nothing to do with their original counterparts. They're different versions in a separate universe. Just take a look at most of the FF characters in KH. Their origins(and for some, their personalities) are somewhat different. So it really doesn't matter if the rules are different.

We have a nice bit of translated information from SQEX Gal here, so have a read! Enjoooy~


Enjoy the evolved battle system of “Free Flow Action”!

As the first title of the Kingdom Hearts series for the 3DS, there are high expectations and for the first time in the world, a playable version is on display for the public. Since the crowds are expected to be very congested on the general admission days, if you’d like to try it out you are best off arriving early. When you try out the demo, you’ll have a choice of playing either Sora’s or Riku’s scenario.

Sora’s scenario, takes place in the series familiar “Traverse Town”. Sora seems to be separated from Riku when an orange haired boy appears. The boy is participating in some sort of game and is looking for a partner. There is a timer counting down engraved on the palm of his hand indicating the game is in effect. Riku’s stage is “Le Cité des Cloches” where Quasimodo from the Bells of Notre Dame appears.

One of the biggest characteristics of the series is how easy it is to play and create a bright, flashy display of action in battle; and that’s apparent within 10 minutes of playing this title. What was particularly fun was utilizing the “Free Flow Action” option which allows the player to do abilities like gliding, kicking off walls, and swirling around poles in an instant, creating high speed action. Since it offers the most refreshing action elements of the series with the capability to move limitlessly through the sky while unleashing a flurry of attacks, you could say that the action aspects have evolved remarkably.

The method of utilizing the lock on markers has changed. By pressing the A and X button at the same time, you can invoke a “Reality Shift” which makes use of the touch panel screen and changes the operation mode of Sora and Riku. Since the battle can be interrupted while invoking a “Reality Shift”, you can mess with the touch panel screen without becoming impatient. The other uses of the touch panel include directing your 2 companion creatures called the Dream Eaters. Since all you have to do to put them in action is touch their icons, it seems that they will become powerful weapons in battle.

Furthermore, from the trailer shown in the open mega theater, we can confirm that there is an AR function that allows you to playfully interact with the Dream Eaters. Not only is the action enjoyable, but it seems there are various systems to look forward to in this title.

Free flow, huh? Sounds like there are a lot more options other than mashing attack button.

Does anyone remember the official Kingdom Hearts twitter that director Tetsuya Nomura used to post updates on? Well surprise surprise, there's been one! He talks about three aspects of the KH3D battle system. Thanks to andriasang, you can read it below:

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.

That sounds awesome. Hopefully there's something similar in KH3.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=K297I7zJ3-c#!
good stuff around 1:00 in...

Yeah, the gameplay looks really good. Hopefully the story won't be as disappointing as Birth by Sleep's was.

The freeflow on paper seemed pretty awesome but after seeing that I'm not sure how well it will be done. Hopefully it turns out better than my premonitions.

TRAILER!!!
http://fyeahsorasyndrome.tumblr.com/post/10313742760/kingdom-hearts-fans-i-went-to-tokyo-game-show#notes

Strider Zero wrote:

Sweet thanks I found that last night but all the youtube videos of it were deleted....

"According to the latest issue of Famitsu, KH3D is around about 60-70% complete!"

MulderYuffie wrote:

"According to the latest issue of Famitsu, KH3D is around about 60-70% complete!"

Not bad. Considering they have a little over half a year to finish out.