I'm not here to start fights. I don't want to argue anymore about whether KH3 was good or not. I just want to see if anyone feels the same as I do. In the year before KH3's release, my passion for the series was unparalleled. Keep in mind I never looked up any opinions on the internet regarding KH. My perception on KH was shaped by my own experience with the games and my brief discussions with friends who were also fans. My perception was that it was a charming, memorable series with an almost sacred-like aura behind it. Then I began to take part in the fandom online and it elevated my love for the series. The community was one of the most passionate and kindest I've ever seen and it was wild seeing everyone's reactions to new KH3 trailers. At this time, the community helped me recognize the flaws and memes of KH (odd dialogue choices, combat flaws, derp faces, etc). This didnt make me love the series any less, just look at it in a more fun, humorous light.
Then KH3 happened. I kept off the internet the entire time I played it. I won't tell anyone whether I loved it or hated it, I'm not looking to start arguments here. I will say that when I discovered how it split the KH community, I was heartbroken. Each side argued their points religiously, and from their criticisms I began to see that the flaws of the series were more apparent than I thought. In addition, I began to be exposed to the general populace' perception of KH (outside the fandom, from just normal gamers). I learned the truth that many saw KH as a joke. With half the fandom criticizing KH, and the general online populace making fun of everything all around, I began to feel self conscious about KH. I still loved KH, but now I felt it was something to hide away. I admit, now that its flaws are more apparent to me, I enjoy it slightly less because now I cringe at scenes where KH is at its most meme-able. All in all, although I am still a fervent fan to the series, I now feel embarrassed about sharing that to others. Has anyone else felt this crisis of faith?
I'm not here to start fights. I don't want to argue anymore about whether KH3 was good or not. I just want to see if anyone feels the same as I do. In the year before KH3's release, my passion for the series was unparalleled. Keep in mind I never looked up any opinions on the internet regarding KH. My perception on KH was shaped by my own experience with the games and my brief discussions with friends who were also fans. My perception was that it was a charming, memorable series with an almost sacred-like aura behind it. Then I began to take part in the fandom online and it elevated my love for the series. The community was one of the most passionate and kindest I've ever seen and it was wild seeing everyone's reactions to new KH3 trailers. At this time, the community helped me recognize the flaws and memes of KH (odd dialogue choices, combat flaws, derp faces, etc). This didnt make me love the series any less, just look at it in a more fun, humorous light.
Then KH3 happened. I kept off the internet the entire time I played it. I won't tell anyone whether I loved it or hated it, I'm not looking to start arguments here. I will say that when I discovered how it split the KH community, I was heartbroken. Each side argued their points religiously, and from their criticisms I began to see that the flaws of the series were more apparent than I thought. In addition, I began to be exposed to the general populace' perception of KH (outside the fandom, from just normal gamers). I learned the truth that many saw KH as a joke. With half the fandom criticizing KH, and the general online populace making fun of everything all around, I began to feel self conscious about KH. I still loved KH, but now I felt it was something to hide away. I admit, now that its flaws are more apparent to me, I enjoy it slightly less because now I cringe at scenes where KH is at its most meme-able. All in all, although I am still a fervent fan to the series, I now feel embarrassed about sharing that to others. Has anyone else felt this crisis of faith?