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Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance
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- Dual protagonists : Play as the two most popular characters of the franchise, Sora and Riku
- Free flowa ction : Enjoy fast and effortless movements while interacting with the environment and Performing acrobatic attacks
- Brand new creatures : Dream Eaters inhabit the Sleeping Worlds, and are split into two categories: Spirits and Nightmares; Recruit over 50 different types of Spirits as allies to fight alongside Sora and Riku
- New Disney Worlds Beloved Disney Worlds and characters, such as La Cité des Cloches (The Hunchback of Notre Dame), make their series debut
- Story progression With updated looks for Sora and Riku, and the impending conflict Made clear, this title is a big step forward in the series
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ASIN | B006OI3CTS |
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Release date | July 31, 2012 |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #31,717 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #271 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Games |
Product Dimensions | 4.88 x 0.59 x 5.31 inches; 1.06 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Everyone 10+ |
Item model number | 91201 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 1.06 ounces |
Manufacturer | Square Enix |
Date First Available | December 21, 2011 |
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King Mickey and Yen Sid prepare for an impending threat by putting Sora and Riku through the Mark of Mastery exam. Sora and Riku are sent into the Sleeping Worlds, where they will face enemies and allies that have never been seen before. If they can successfully complete the task they are given, they will be deemed true Keyblade Masters.
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Customers like the quality, graphics, gameplay and performance of the video game. They mention that it's enjoyable, has a cool gameplay and that it has believable graphics. They also appreciate the deep involved gameplay and the fantastic interface. Some like the value, and condition of the product. However, some customers differ on storyline, and frame rate.
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Customers find the game really good, enjoyable, and worth while. They say the cool gameplay and interesting story make the game worth while, and the 3D looks great. Customers also say it's the best game on the 3DS and the best handheld game in the series. They also mention that it'll be great to play with the 3d on.
"...All of the worlds are rather fun to play, each very interesting in its story and design. Special mention goes out to the levels based on Fantasia...." Read more
"...Asides from the dropping, this game is spectacular. There's back story to characters that we have never had the chance to witness...." Read more
"...Overall I think this was an amazing game and I personally would give it a 10/10. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy the game as much as I am." Read more
"...They kept the best of the old games, and incorporated some great new ways to play. I love the exchange back and forth between Sora and Riku...." Read more
Customers find the graphics in the game to be unique, strange, and adorable. They also appreciate the decent fidelity and presentation. Customers also mention that the facial detail on Sora is particularly impressive.
"...All of the worlds are rather fun to play, each very interesting in its story and design. Special mention goes out to the levels based on Fantasia...." Read more
"...and graphics, story progresses forward beautifully, and it's the best 3D game I've played for the system." Read more
"...Graphics:One of the best looking games on the 3DS, this is truly what it feels like to have Kingdom Hearts right in your hand...." Read more
"...The 3D really works nice in the game, and the colors are bright. Tron world and Traverse Town are stunning...." Read more
Customers like the gameplay. They say it has amazing game play and mechanics, deep involved gameplay, and unique gameplay. The battles have a fantastic interface, and the game has a lot going on. The 3D is good, and it gives the player another way to battle. The game is a huge improvement from the DS Recode, and is easy for anyone who has played one of the previous games.
"...use it to get around the landscapes more efficiently and you can use it for battles. Definitely an added bonus...." Read more
"...Also the flowmotion was better than I thought and actually adds a good bit to the game, I hope we see it in KH 3 two...." Read more
"...Also something good to note, for first time players, the tutorials are really well done, and it also helps fill you in on the story...." Read more
"...It can be pretty useful in combat, and sometimes it can be necessary for progression, but it is a very small part of the game...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the video game software. They mention that it works well, has smooth gameplay, and the graphics look great. Some say that the 3D works nicely and the cartridge was in working order. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...a difficult button mashing scenario- but it is so easy to use and very beneficial...." Read more
"...First off, it's gorgeous looking to play. The 3D really works nice in the game, and the colors are bright...." Read more
"Came on time and plays very well. Graphics are pretty great too and love how the game series continues...." Read more
"...It plays well on the 3DS XL screen, and the graphics look great...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the physical video game software. They say it's worth the price, the wait, and money. They also say the game has a high production value, and is a good collectible. Customers also mention that the replay value is amazing.
"...is unfortunately because the entire game has such, such, SUCH high production value!" Read more
"...This is a great addition to the series in my opinion though and well worth the price it is going for now...." Read more
"...KH 3D: DDD is worth the buy." Read more
"...It was also a very low price on amazon." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it came with a case in excellent condition, has great quality, and has hardly any faults. Some say that the game is brand new and works great.
"...As you can see, this game has many awesome features and hardly any faults, so I seriously recommend that you buy it. I promise you won't regret it." Read more
"...Bought used, seller shipped right away, game works great and case was in great condition. Came with booklet inside as well." Read more
"The game condition was perfect from the seller I received it from. The game is a huge improvement from the DS Recode...." Read more
"The game is working perfectly I love it, brand new and beautiful, I just wish it came with the AR card. Otherwise I'm very happy with this purchase." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention that it adds a really great story, while others say that it rushes through.
"...It introduces new elements, advances and develops our protagonists in believable and natural ways, and makes the stakes actually feel severe, which..." Read more
"...The gameplay is smooth, the plot is interesting, and the characters (while not Final Fantasy now, but The World Ends with You characters) and their..." Read more
"...Even though Kingdom Hearts 3D may look incredible, the gameplay is rather tedious...." Read more
"...The cast of "The World Ends With You" is in the game and it adds a really great story and just makes it great to see the cast of characters expanding..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the frame rate. Some mention that the gameplay is faster and smooth, while others say that it takes a long time to play and the difficulty scales up very fast.
"...can be used to purchase temporary advancements, items, and slowing down of the drop meter when you switch to another character...." Read more
"...The only -slight- note about the 3D is that it does sometimes lag just a tad, especially when combating the Dream Eaters or bosses, when the pace..." Read more
"...The gameplay is smooth, the plot is interesting, and the characters (while not Final Fantasy now, but The World Ends with You characters) and their..." Read more
"...There are times when the frame rate can drop quite a bit. I noticed this more when I was fighting the dream eaters in "The World That Never Was."..." Read more
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The confusingly named Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance has to deal with a powerful goal: combining the huge cluster storm of a story that has been told in the previous handheld games, and somehow tie them all together, while setting up the highly anticipated third installment in the series, no matter if it has to use multi-layered storytelling, insistent terminology of its mythology, and ret-cons. Loads and loads of ret-cons.
3D takes place after Kingdom Hearts 2, and follows directly after the secret ending of re:Coded. Sora, Riku and the gang have to deal with the fact that (spoiler alert) Xehanort is coming back. To prepare, Master Yen Sid has Sora and Riku take what is known as the Mark of Mastery exam. Unlike the one seen in BBS, however, this is different. Sora and Riku must travel to 7 Sleeping Worlds, worlds that have returned after being attacked by Heartless but are still in a "sleeping state." In order to do this, they must enter a dream state themselves. Things get... complicated, to say the least, and eventually Riku and Sora are split up and they find themselves encountering old foes and an even bigger plan than they thought.
3D takes what was already a complicated story and makes it even more complicated. New elements are introduced to advance the story, but as a result end up complicating previous events in the story to make it work. The overall result is something very confusing. Luckily, the developers realized this, and they added flashbacks and journal entries that summarize all the previous games, just in case there was something you missed. For the most part, they're not bad, and they do an okay job, but the problem I seem to have is that they never really get into the terminology and definition of the previous games. What exactly are nobodies? Why are memories so important? What is all this talk about hearts and the X-blade? It does an okay job, and by the end I'm sure you'll understand, but it's still something worth noting. Furthermore, most of the important story exposition is reserved for the very end, meaning a massive amount of the story is spent trying to figure out exactly what's going on, and then the end is spent trying to make sense of all this new info you've acquired.
If I'm making it sound like I dislike the story of 3D, I apologize, as I actually really like the story, especially near the end, when everything comes together. It introduces new elements, advances and develops our protagonists in believable and natural ways, and makes the stakes actually feel severe, which is a problem a lot of recent (ex: re:Coded) Kingdom Hearts seemed to have. It gives a lot to work with for the third game, and makes me excited to see the path they go down.
Gameplay wise, there's very little to complain about. It's Kingdom Hearts. It plays like Kingdom Hearts. It uses a slightly simplified command deck system from BBS. Keyblade upgrades are the same. Kingdom Hearts 3D is different in two matters, however: Flowmotion and the Dreameater system.
Flowmotion is similar to the reaction commands from 2, but with more emphasis on movement and (as the name implies) flow rather than a button that just lets you do cool things. Flowmotion is an interesting idea itself, but I found that the more I continued playing the game, the less I used it. Getting stuck in Flowmotion makes you more vulnerable to enemy attack. It's main benefit is that it's a quick way to do some damage, but it won't do you much good if you get killed before you finish it.
The Dreameater system seems to be this game's replacement for Donald and Goofy, as well as a mix of a Pokemon/Nintendogs system. Basically, throughout the game you gather supplies and recipes to create dream eater companions, each with their own set of skills and inevitable cuteness. With these, they can fight with you, heal you, and do special limit attacks similar to the Drive forms from 2 in a way. Also included is a mode where you can play VR games and have a giant petting session with your Spirit Dreameater. They're very interesting ideas, and maybe it's just because I didn't play the game right, but it sort of seems superfluous in a way. I couldn't really see any benefit to participating in it, and for the most part I didn't have the desire to. My main focus in the game was Kingdom Hearts, not the Nintendogs system that comes with it. Then again, to each their own. I'm sure there's some that love it and really got into it, and it's really a rather well made gamemode, but it just wasn't something I was interested in.
Another change is the drop system. The game shares a campaign with both Sora and Riku as playable characters, but rather go the BBS route and have you play each character's story separately, 3D has you switch between characters while you're playing. I mean literally. Next to your health bar is a meter that slowly decreases over time. When it reaches zero, you switch over to the other character exactly where you are. The drawback is that this happens against your will everywhere. Even in boss fights. The aggravating thing about being dropped in a boss fight is that when you return, you have to start the entire boss over again. There was a time where I so close to defeating a boss, only to suddenly be dropped before I could get the final few hits. This ended up with me having to replay the boss fight 4 additional times past that fact. Surely they could have devised a way to either return you as you left off in the boss fight like they do everywhere else in the game, or turn off the drop meter as soon as you enter a boss fight.
Luckily, the drop system isn't all bad because of the DP upgrades. Throughout the game, as you slay enemies you get what are known as "Drop Points." The drop points are a currency that can be used to purchase temporary advancements, items, and slowing down of the drop meter when you switch to another character. This is a mechanic that can, with enough motivation, can be abused enough to where if you feel under powered in a boss fight, quickly drop, collect some DP as the other character, use the DP to upgrade whatever you want in the drop menu, and then face the boss as the original character.
The worlds of Kingdom Hearts 3D step the bar. It's refreshing that the 7 Sleeping Worlds (minus Traverse Town) are all based off of previously unused Disney properties, meaning that for those who have grown tired of Agrabah or Olympus Collesium can finally get some kind of change. All of the worlds are rather fun to play, each very interesting in its story and design. Special mention goes out to the levels based on Fantasia. The lack of sound and the use of orchestra music, as well as famous imagery from the film, makes it one of the best levels Kingdom Hearts has seen.
If I did have one gripe about the worlds in 3D, it's that they feel far too small. Most of the time worlds amount to a handful of separate areas where you simply go straight, fighting enemies along the way. The end result makes most of the worlds feel slightly repetitive. It would be nice to see some wider areas, or some more complex areas like Traverse Town. Although, to be fair, it is already pushing the limits of a handheld system, so I'll cut it some slack in the size regard.
Reading this you may get the impression that I think 3D is a very flawed game. While the game certainly does have it's flaws, I'm jmerely nitpicking it in comparison with the others. In reality, it's one of the best games available for the 3DS at the time being, and a very worthy Kingdom Hearts game. For the most part, it closes up the Handheld Saga well and gets everything ready for 3. Highly recommended.
To start with the very beginning: the opening. Kingdom Hearts openings have always been amazing. I still remember Kingdom Hearts II's opening vividly (II has always been my favourite). DDD's opening is brilliant. It follows the characters straight back from the very beginning of the KH franchise, up until DDD. With the addition of the 3D feature, the opening is truly spectacular.
Now, the new things about this game: Flowmotion, for one. The game practically starts with the player learning how to use Flowmotion. I was wary about it- the scene with Neku using Flowmotion to bound off of buildings made me fear it would be a difficult button mashing scenario- but it is so easy to use and very beneficial. You can use it to get around the landscapes more efficiently and you can use it for battles. Definitely an added bonus.
Now, the Spirits and Nightmares. I love the Spirits. These are Heartless as we know them turned good, basically. From recipies that you collect, you create whatever Spirits you'd like. They fight with Sora or Riku throughout the game and are the points of levelling up and creating more abilities/defences/strengths for your character. You can play games with the Spirits to increased their level, their ability link, or their heart points. You can feed them to accomplish the same effects as well. The Nightmares are Heartless. Typical run of the mill fighting is used to defeat these, with some special exceptions for some of the boss battles.
The worlds. All of the worlds are less mainstream than what KH fans are used to seeing. Traverse Town remains as a constant. Then you have The Grid, from Tron (also somewhat familiar), La Cite Des Cloches from The Hunchback of Notre Dame, and Prankster's Paradise/Monstro from Pinocchio. Symphony of Sounds from Fantasia, and an appearance into the world of The Three Musketeers. (This is as far as I am in the game now. Final world is unknown to me.)
Dropping is by far the most annoying part of the game. It isn't bad, once you get used to it, but would I have liked it better if there wasn't dropping? Yeah. Basically, the game's split in two pieces: Riku's Story and Sora's Story. You adventure as one or the other, respectively, playing out certain storylines in each world. Essentially, you have a time limit- called the Drop Gauge- on each character and when it runs out, you switch over to the other character. It can get highly irritating, but you can get a slower Drop Time through collecting droplets to trade in.
Asides from the dropping, this game is spectacular. There's back story to characters that we have never had the chance to witness. There's pleasant reminders from the older games. I am happy that I bought this game and any fan of Kingdom Hearts should be a fan of this game as well.
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The game includes the fans two favorite characters Riku and Sora as the leads, each having their own story arcs and ablities that will cross over. A new feature to the series in this game is the introductions of Spirits and their opposites nightmares [which are the basic replacement for the heartless in this game.] which level up as you play and you can share between both Riku and Sora's stories or have one specific to each character.
Despite this game being in the middle of the kingdom hearts storyline. There are cronicals you unlock ingame that give detailed yet brief summaries of the other games in the series. Giving enough detail that we can picture something yet vague enough to not ruin the plot you could still play it.
I give this game a rating of 5 because it is truly as wonderful as the main console games and surpass the past handheld installments. With good graphics, great controls and awesome story, this is well worth buying and replaying a few times.
OF course it has its flaws like any game, the camera angles and lock on system could work better (Example: I want to defeat the major boss on screen, not the crates that happen to be next to him!) but those aside the rest of the game handles beautifully, popping visuals and excellent introduction to previous events in the story even if you haven't played a Kingdom Hearts game before. This game is amongst the best plethora of games for the 3DS system
All in all, a must buy, an amazing game.