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Famitsu: Kingdom Hearts III Interview with Nomura

koutoru

Member
  • There have been reports from foreign media that Kingdom Hearts III co-director Tai Yasue mentioned the Disney film Frozen [being in Kingdom Hearts III], but these are false, as it was never denied nor confirmed, and was misinterpreted as being a fact.
  • Choosing new worlds for Kingdom Hearts III is also proving to be a difficult task for Square Enix.
  • Square Enix are putting serious consideration into making an HD version for Kingdom Hearts 3D, as it’s the only one that doesn’t have one.
  • The development for Kingdom Hearts III is moving smoothly according to plan.
  • According to the Osaka development team, Sora’s mobility is way too high, and it almost felt like he was invincible at around his end-game level.
  • They currently have a great variety of Keyblade transformations, and compare it to Birth by Sleep’s original way of fighting using Keyblades.
  • Square Enix seem to be having some sort of design problems due to engine-related issues, but currently, they’ve advanced in the scenario writing and world choices, along with designs for Sora and Riku’s new outfits.

Full article : http://www.siliconera.com/2014/09/24/square-enix-considering-kingdom-hearts-3d-hd-remaster/

lock if old.
 

Sami+

Member
Not sure why choosing worlds would be hard, there's quite a lot to choose from since KH2 came out. Besides they could always use classic FF settings as worlds too. I'd be game for an HD Midgar or something.
 

Slowdive

Banned
Kingdom Hearts 3D is the only one I haven't played so I'd buy a HD remaster, I'm guessing it'll probably come with a KH3 demo too.
 

Zalman

Member
Guess I'll hold off on KH3D then. It did seem weird to me it was the only one not represented in the HD collections in any shape or form.
 

Inuhanyou

Believes Dragon Quest is a franchise managed by Sony
Sounds like Dream Drop Distance HD on the disk with KH3 maybe? :D Nomura plz

Or 60 bucks alone with KH3 demo -sigh- i'd still buy it just to have it. I'm not gonna play that game on 3DS. I consider KH a console franchise....plus how could i play that game with one thumbstick!?
 

Kinsei

Banned
I'm glad to hear that Sora being nearly invincible at higher levels is seen as a negative, but hopefully they don't go the BbS/3D route when it comes to leveling.

Kingdom Hearts 3D HD is totally going to be a $60 standalone retail title

Probably. I'd still buy it for full price even if it is $60.

Not sure why choosing worlds would be hard, there's quite a lot to choose from since KH2 came out. Besides they could always use classic FF settings as worlds too. I'd be game for an HD Midgar or something.

That's probably the hard part. I'd imagine that if you had the choice to represent any Disney movie but only had to choose a few, it would be quite hard choosing which ones to use.
 

BasilZero

Member
KH3D HD?

Man I still got my 3DS copy and havent even played it (planning to play a marathon of KH1.5 HD Remix, KH2.5 HD Remix and KH3D when I get KH 2.5 HD).

n_n will double dip if true.
 

Soriku

Junior Member
There have been reports from foreign media that Kingdom Hearts III co-director Tai Yasue mentioned the Disney film Frozen [being in Kingdom Hearts III], but these are false, as it was never denied nor confirmed, and was misinterpreted as being a fact.

Unless I missed something, Yasue merely said he'd like to put a Frozen world in KH3, especially since it's also popular in Japan.
 

weekev

Banned
2016 release date? Please? At least this decade? Pleeeease?

Is anyone else bored of the inbetweeny games. I absolutely adore 1 and 2 but couldnt get into 1.5, bbs or ddd. No idea why, just wasnt feeling them as much as the first 2.
 

TEJ

Member
I am buying this game anyway, but I would be down for an avengers level and or being able to summon captain america/rocket raccoon or groot.
 

KHlover

Banned
I'll be very disappointed if we don't get a Frozen world. Hugely popular and fits in Kingdom Hearts perfectly.

Not worried though, I am sure Disney won't let Square Enix be stupid enough to leave money on the table just like that.
 
I'll be very disappointed if we don't get a Frozen world. Hugely popular and fits in Kingdom Hearts perfectly.

Not worried though, I am sure Disney won't let Square Enix be stupid enough to leave money on the table just like that.

I'm pretty sure SQ is not stupid enough to leave it out. The fact that he need to clarify that "not confirmed nor denied" speak that Square wants to make big deal when revealed.
 

Auctopus

Member
Just please leave Star Wars and Marvel out outta this. They're great franchises but they don't belong in Kingdom Hearts.
 

Hedge

Member
Considering how sub-par KH3D was, I hope they take no cues from it. I'm glad they're focusing more on KH:BBS, which had a great combat system. Aqua was a monster!
 

Percy

Banned
There is totally going to be a Star Wars world and it is totally going to have a podrace section that is going to have broke-ass mechanics... I can feel it.

MCU world would be nice as well.

Frozen is super popular in Japan. Is going to be there...

Yup, no way it doesn't make it into the game. It's as inevitable as Lightning at this point I'd say :(
 
Just please leave Star Wars and Marvel out outta this. They're great franchises but they don't belong in Kingdom Hearts.

I dont see how you can think that Goofy/Tarzan/Tron make sense but Star Wars doesn't. It all seems out of place, i thought thats why people liked it?
 

ffdgh

Member
If mobility means super glide and flowmotion is back then great! I'd gladly buy dream drop distance HD.
 
Please don't make me hold down the X button

No way Nomura will go that route after traditional KH involved proper action mechanics. It'll still be mashy gameplay, naturally.

Frozen is guaranteed, surely. Such a hot property. Disney fans will buy it just to see it.

Also agree on KH3D HD + KHIII demo. Makes too much sense.
 

Hystzen

Member
I'm dreading the Frozen world going be dull as film although I wonder if game going pull a random villain out its ass at end of world like the film.
 

Thoraxes

Member
DDD in 1080p would be glorious and help keep track of the action a lot better with flowmotion. I couldn't see them refining it for a remaster, but I hope it stays in KHIII, albeit more refined and with better progression.

Fuck yeah, bring it on.
 

Hedge

Member
I dont see how you can think that Goofy/Tarzan/Tron make sense but Star Wars doesn't. It all seems out of place, i thought thats why people liked it?

I personally don't want Marvel/Starwars, because I thought the entire premise of choosing the Disney worlds was because of the naivity of Sora himself. A journey to save the meta-verse through the "eyes of children", so to speak, told through relatively innocent Disney movies where the battle between good and evil was of big moral significance.

Star Wars and Marvel focus more on the violence, murder, death and corruption aspect, and that detracts from that feeling of pure childish innocence that I always found Sora to be carrying.
I also rather disliked the inclusion of that Pirates movie, which was simply awkward and ill-fitting.

I mean, it's up to the creators how they want to fulfill their vision. I just always admired the purity of the series, and that's what I always liked. Especially in an industry that can be really gritty and dark sometimes. I rather enjoyed his innocence and the simplicity of his goal, and the contrast of good and evil (with battles more symbolic than violent).
 
I personally don't want Marvel/Starwars, because I thought the entire premise of choosing the Disney worlds was because of the naivity of Sora himself. A journey to save the meta-verse through the "eyes of children", so to speak, told through relatively innocent Disney movies where the battle between good and evil was of big moral significance.

no, the entire premise is that Disney properties are easy cash machines. That premise totally breaks down for the "tron", "pirates", and "halloween town" disney worlds as well. neither of those fits at all.

As for the "good vs. evil" moral significance, the marvel universe is built pretty much around nothing but that. good guys pound the bad guys into the sand for the sake of truth and justice etc etc. Violence, Murder, death and corruption? what? they aren't going to be adapting the marvel MAX titles here.
 

rrvv

Member
Hopefully they keep Marvel and Star Wars stuff away from Kingdom Hearts.

This. As much as I like it. I think they better to focus on Disney stuff instead newer acquisition. I dont mind simple stuff like costume or keyblade. but no Marvel and Star wars world please.

if they make new trilogy. then they can put Marvel and Star wars stuff.

Pixar bit borderline. but dont mind 1-2 world from them.

Disney stuff (Frozen, Ralph, Tangled, Frog) Is a must thought and you should take priority before Pixar.
 

McNum

Member
For those of you saying no Star Wars, I have one thing for your consideration:

Darth Vader Superboss to the tune of The Imperial March.

I don't need a world, I just want that.
 
2016 release date? Please? At least this decade? Pleeeease?

Is anyone else bored of the inbetweeny games. I absolutely adore 1 and 2 but couldnt get into 1.5, bbs or ddd. No idea why, just wasnt feeling them as much as the first 2.

ROLF, we will probably not see/hear anything of KHIII again until after 2016 when FFXV finally release.
 
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