New Interview with Nomura

Discussion in 'Kingdom Hearts News & Updates' started by Xaldin, Aug 19, 2008.

  1. Xaldin ITS OVER 9000!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Hey everyone, with the Famitsu 38 page special on the Square-Enix event, an interview came as well with Nomura speaking on all 3 games. And from the interview here's things we now officially know.

    Birth by Sleep

    Plot
    - Master Xehanort is not only looking for the Pure minds of the princesses but shows an interest in obtaining the worlds as well.
    - The scenes of Aqua, Terra and Ven together were all from the beginning of the game. After this they all seperate. The purpose of the three heroes are all slightly different but the goal of chasing Master Xehanort is the same.
    - In this era of Kingdom Hearts the Keyblades are taught to be more about spirit of the person instead of the heart.
    - The only reason why Snow white sounds slightly strange is due to them having the most appropriate voice for her role. Considering the movie Snow white was released 50 years ago in Japan.

    Gameplay
    - Nomura wanted to make strategic changes to the combat system, and believes BBS' gameplay has changed a lot from it's first showing which was pre-arranged commands.
    - Thoe shot lock system was also thought up with BBS, however they wern't sure if it was possible at first.
    - The meaning of unbirth is the exact opposite of birth in terms that they are the exact opposite of people. The kind of people they are and how they are created will be shown to the public soon.
    - Birth by Sleep is more high-speed action then the other games and also will be showing reaction commands. Anyone who plays this for the first time will be surprised.
    - There are a lot of boss battles in this game, however they are all to feel unique and fun.
    - There was a lot of testing with the music, and now finishing the music has become the battle. *Laughs* (I'm amazed Nomura didn' thave as much laughing as he does in other interviews)


    358/2 Days
    - Having the voice of the 14th member released to the public at this time was Nomura's own mistake. However the voice should give off hints.
    - Roxas doesn't have as much of a positive impact on the heroes as Sora does in the games. An example being Beauty and the Beast scene, the message this area will cause the players to think. "What is love?" Roxas will also begin to learn through the disney characters where his doubt for the Organization begins.
    - When Axel talks to Xion at the end of the trailer, what Nomura is really referring to is Axel and Roxas.
    - The original thought of the Kingdom Heart series has to do with "Where the mind draws" so Memories is a huge part of the series. This game will heavily focus on Memories because of the Nobodies.

    KH Coded
    - Events do not happen like in Kingdom Hearts games where it's at the beginning, scenes in the middle and then scenes in the end. The scenes in Coded only happen after completing a certain ammount of missions.
    - Coded being the only sequel to Kingdom Hearts 2 it's expected to show content for the next game, however it's really in the context of Chain of Memories and will also be solving up the mysteries of previous Kingdom Hearts games.
    - This story is meant to "Heal their pains" and follows along side another secret message.
    - As you advance in the game you'll begin to learn who left that message in Jiminy's memo and why the message was left.
    - Coded, 358/2 Days and Birth by Sleep in some way or fashion are connected to each other in various ways.
    - There are more elements to the cellphone with Kingdom Hearts then they have shown right now.


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Discussion in 'Kingdom Hearts News & Updates' started by Xaldin, Aug 19, 2008.

    1. Dawn
      Dawn
      Same here. Thanks Xaldin.
    2. Dal
      Dal
      The more i start thinking of how everything will link and what not, the more questions i come up w/ -.-
      pardon me for asking, but does anyone know why Xehanort's heartless can't wield the keyblade?
      And uhh.. is it just me, or does the KHII-FM+ mention'd some links to BBS?
      If there's some sorta spoiler and what not, pm me will do :] dont wanna spoil it for some of the anticipated ppl! even tho i'm spoiling it for myself XD

      -Coded to be for all phones! not just Japan phones! *prays* and uh... really can't wait for the games!
    3. W7F
      W7F
      Thanks Xaldin. Interesting read, and answered a few of my questions. Now just for the release date...
    4. Zeftnon - The Superior
      Zeftnon - The Superior
      For the Shootlock System, you go into a first-person view by holding down the R button. You target multiple enemies by moving over them with the reticule as quickly as possible and then you shoot sparks of light at them. However, by pressing O, you launch into a rush attack that hits opponents several times. Terra's attack is called "Photon Charge" and Ven's is "Star Burst". Here's the Shootlock System in action:

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      It's definitely not just you. KH2:FM has the boss fight with Terra, the cutscene with Xemnas and Aqua, and the new secret ending. If that's not hinting to BBS I don't know what does.
    5. 00Roxas00
      00Roxas00
      Awesomeness! Cant wait for more info!:D
    6. darkshadowxyz
      darkshadowxyz
      This...is...awesome!!! I'm gonna get my PSP fixed this Sunday (the LCD screen broke, I dunno how) and then I'm gonna get an extra battery, Pandora it, CF my PSP and when BBS comes out, I PLAY IT!!!! Lol, as for 358/2 Days, I'm gonna use an Emulator...Coded, I'll think of something...I will...hopefully they'll release a "Mobile Emulator," so I can play FFVII - Before Crisis and Coded...=D
    7. Dal
      Dal
      That was Aqua?! haha, sure didnt know that!
      and yay for PSP3000! now to get that and have a hell of a fun time w/ BBS :]

      Thanks Zeftnon for answering my question :]
    8. SpazticFantaztic >:3
      SpazticFantaztic >:3
      I can't wait until 358/2 comes out! It sounds so cool, and with an awesome plot, as always.
    9. Zexion
      Zexion
      hmm...
      This is getting intresting....
      *evil laughs*
    10. Ven The Keyblade Master
    11. Oathkeeper358
      Oathkeeper358
      Oh well

      I wanna play Birth by Sleep the most, but I don't have a PSP...:nono:
      I'll be able to play 358/2 though, on DS:laughing-smiley-004
    12. Skylight_Defect
      Skylight_Defect
      this game just get better, and better :)
    13. RoxaSora2010
      RoxaSora2010
      Wow, thx :D Especially for the Gameplay of BBS:D
    14. Peppy
      Peppy
      I have no idea what this "Shock Lock" system is, but I wonder if NA is going to nerf it...I have a feeling that the "Shock Lock" system is going to be replaced with the "Jazz Hands" system. This will be interesting indeed.
    15. ChaosFinale
      ChaosFinale
      I'm mostly interested in the battle system for BBS. I hope it isn't crazy like FFXII, but I understand it's battle system now. Maybe it could be the same battle system like FFVIICC?
    16. Ninja Sheikah
      Ninja Sheikah
      Seeing as Coded is a cell phone game, I am not interested. However BBS and 358/2 have got me excited. Even though I don't have either system XD
    17. TacoGrenade
      TacoGrenade
      WHY MUST SUCH GOOD GAMES TAKE SO LONG TO COME OUT? *sigh* But I suppose it will be worth it.
    18. Riku is Tha Man
      Riku is Tha Man
      Yeah BBS won't come out in Japan until next year and who knows about NA!
    19. teamnotrello
      teamnotrello
      oh my!
      i want the game NOW <3
    20. roxas10158
      roxas10158
      wow so do you know who you play as in the game?
      isn't it roxas
      don't you play as sora donald and goofy anymore
      are they even in either one of the games?!