This is a bit of an idea I've had floating around in my head for a long time now. I can already tell I'll get a TON of opposition (Probably a ton of nasty comments as well) for this, but it's still something I felt like sharing. So, Days and Coded were obviously given the short end of the stick with the HD ReMixes. However, I remember hearing Square say that they wanted to remake Days, but were unable to due to time constraints. So, what would be a cool idea to fill the gap before KHIII would be a new HD collection. What games? 358/2 Days, Re:Coded, and Dream Drop Distance (I know it's recent, but playing it on a TV would be cool, too.) What system? Well, I know I'll get a ton of crap for this, but... Wii U. I feel like it would work best on the Wii U. Why? Since the games were originally on DS, it would be fitting to port them to Wii U, which already essentially has a second screen. This would be most useful for DDD due to its intensive use of the second screen, but I'm sure that it'd be nice for Days and Re:Coded, as well. Now then, going into more detail on how I think they could handle this...

 

 

 

358/2 Days and Re:Coded

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First off, I feel as though this one fix would immensely make both Days and Re:Coded much more enjoyable: Update them to the Dream Drop Distance engine. Part of the reason why they felt a little stiff and awkward was because the DS put a limit the games. Using a more recent, more flexible engine would make them a lot more fun. Now then, on to the individuals:

 

 

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

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So, how would Days be handed on an HD console? First of all, I think that it should be redone gameplay-wise. The DS version of Days was repetitive and bland in terms of gameplay. If they remake it, the first fix would have to be to redo the combat system. Days felt more button-mash intensive than even KHII, which is saying a lot. They should balance the combat so that you can do much more than the wimpy three hit combo with most Keyblades. Making the basic attack feature more similar to KHI or KHII would definitely improve the game's system.

 

The game was obviously made for short sessions, likely while on the go. That's why there was a mission based system. I'm not saying they'd have to remove this system, but maybe make it feel less tedious for longer term play sessions on the TV. Add more variety to the basic filler missions that went on in between plot points. Don't make all of them "Kill X Heartless X amount of times," add in more original ideas for missions.There wouldn't have to be a ton of major changes here, just update the system to suit TV sessions rather than short sessions on a tiny screen. Also, I'd definitely say that they should keep the panels that were in the original version. I don't know how many people liked that, but I personally did, and think that it should return. It felt a lot more strategic, as well as more rewarding to earn the panels.

 

My third and last point would have to be the Mission mode. First of all, they should balance Mission mode depending on how many players there are. For one player, make it maybe a little tougher than the story mode, then go on from there with more players. The missions felt like they were made for multiplayer, but it was tough to find other people to play with. Going from that point, online co-op should be added. Mission mode was perfect for online play, and it's a shame that it was never included in the original DS title. Also, allowing for local co-op through either splitscreen, or having one player use the Gamepad while another uses the TV, would work, although not quite as well due to different control styles. Perhaps they could even add some sort of PVP mode like in BBS, but with more arenas. They could even allow for 4 player battle royales, and maybe make them take place in an entire world. That way, you have to hunt around for your opponents. I think adding these features for a KH Days remake would make it a lot more fun to play.

 

 

Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded

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How could Re:Coded be fixed to make it fit better on the Wii U? Well, I don't think that too many changes would need to be added. However, incorporating all of the new Re:Coded story content from II.5 would definitely be a good starting point. Also, updating the Avatar System to work better would help. Instead of having to play with someone else with the game to get a room, it could maybe allow you to connect to people over the internet and exchange rooms, although with some sort of limit so you can't max out the rooms in one day. Also, perhaps special rooms could be given to you depending on how many people you have on your Wii U friends list. Those minor updates to the Avatar System would be really nice. Also, while this might be a stretch, they could allow two player co-op over the internet, similar to mission mode in Days. You could team up with a friend to fight your way through the System Sector. I think that would be really fun, as well.

 

 

Also, I feel like adding more quests, or making them more than "Go through old system sector, get points, buy prize, etc.) would make the post-game more fun. Each world in the original had three or so quests, and they were all very basic. For those who don't know what I'm referring to, there would be an NPC in each world who would ask you to find a certain item they needed or lost. You'd go to a System Sector, clear it, and exchange points for that item. It was an interesting concept, but could be used in a more effective manner. Perhaps they could hide away the items in a certain area, or make more types of quests than just item fetches. They could even add a few more areas and a few bosses to make them more fun and varied.

 

 

Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance

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And, of course, the final game would be Dream Drop Distance. What would need to be changed to make this fit the HD console better? Well, the game already feels well-suited for a console. However, there are certainly some parts they could fix, and some new features that could be added. First off is the Flowmotion. I loved Flowmotion, but it was way too easy to abuse. If they remake this game, they should fix it so that there's some sort of limit to how often you can use Flowmotion techniques. Maybe a bar similar to MP in KHII, that slowly regenerates and allows you to use techniques when it fills.

 

Next off, they could add the boss rematches for the bosses that couldn't be fought again. For example, make secret portals that allow the player to have a rematch with Ansem and the Anti Black Cloak, and maybe even add some to let the player have updated rematches with Xemnas, Young Master Xehanort, Armored Ventus Nightmare, and Chernabog.

 

My third idea is to make it easier to form bonds with Dream Eaters. Spending ages playing minigames got tedious when trying to do so with multiple Dream Eaters. Maybe they could gain the stats in battle along with the usual minigames and pet sessions. Anything to make 100% easier.

 

My final idea involves Flick Rush. I loved Flick Rush. What would make it even better? You probably guessed by now: Online Multiplayer. Adding in a way to compete with real players would make the game much more enjoyable. They could maybe even allow players to form tournaments like they can in Mario Kart 8. I feel like it would be a nice little touch to make things much more enjoyable, and get more playtime out of the game.

 

 

 

 

So, that's it. I know I'm going to get a lot of hate for this, but it's something that I feel would be interesting, and wanted to share with everyone!

358/2 Days and Re:coded would require full remakes. Not going to happen now.

358/2 Days and Re:coded would require full remakes. Not going to happen now.

I never said it would happen, I was just giving my idea on it. -_-

As long as they're made AFTER Kingdom Hearts III... then go for it.

358 and Coded I can't see being remade. It'd be nice, but they kind of flubbed on that when they made 1.5. If they did, however, you've pretty much hit the nail on the head with what they'd probably do to make it work. 

 

DDD, however, is another beast entirely. I'd love to see this as DLC or whatever, but I can't say I'm too sure it'll happen. They sprinkled some footage of it into the E3 trailer of 2.5 but I think it was more recognition that it exists in the series and less anything having to do with 2.5 itself. But who knows? I'd buy it on PSN.

Edited June 6, 201411 yr by Kaweebo

358 and Coded I can't see being remade. It'd be nice, but they kind of flubbed on that when they made 1.5.

 

DDD, however, is another beast entirely. I'd love to see this as DLC or whatever, but I can't say I'm too sure it'll happen. They sprinkled some footage of it into the E3 trailer of 2.5 but I think it was more recognition that it exists in the series and less anything having to do with 2.5 itself. But who knows? I'd buy it on PSN.

From what I understand, the only reason that Days and Coded were movies was due to time constraints. If they had the time, they probably would have made those playable, too.

 

I think the DDD footage in the 2.5 trailer was just those new scenes in Re:Coded that they used to tie it into DDD/KHIII.

From what I understand, the only reason that Days and Coded were movies was due to time constraints. If they had the time, they probably would have made those playable, too.

 

I think the DDD footage in the 2.5 trailer was just those new scenes in Re:Coded that they used to tie it into DDD/KHIII.

Yeah, that's exactly it. I think Nomura said in an interview somewhere that that was their original goal, but due to time constraints, they weren't able to do it. (If you look at the images they provide for some of the days in 358, there's a couple from a player's POV. Like, you're looking at Roxas from behind and he's in his combat pose as if you're actually playing the game.)

 

There's shots of Young Xehanort talking to Sora in the chapel from Hunchback of Notre Dame and bits of the scene where Mickey and Riku rescue Sora at the Where Nothing Gathers meeting room. It's footage from the game, but it doesn't look like they're hinting at anything more than just recognition of its existence, which is disappointing. Kind of like Square saying, "Hey, go buy this game, too!" without actually commercializing it.

Edited June 6, 201411 yr by Kaweebo

I always wanted online multiplayer in Flick Rush... had only one friend to play with for that minigame... wanted to show off my Dream Eaters too :l Oh well... I think I'm the only one that enjoys your ideas about these kind of things I love the way you put certain key points of DDD and found a way to make them look better with just a few changes. And yes- I love the idea of these being remade to Wii U. 358/2 Days would go perfect along with 4 player online multiplayer with HD graphics and new moves to execute as well. Yup, love that idea and have been loving it ever since I played 4 player with my friends locally for the first time

I've kind of been hoping for the same thing, but such a project would take a lot of time and resources, most of which would probably interfere with Kingdom Hearts III's development. I think the only thing I disagree with your concept is the idea of limiting Flowmotion. I don't think it should be handicapped in the slightest. In fact, I think there should be more variety added to it, such as adding the ability to run along and up and down walls rather than just jumping all the time. Otherwise, it would be interesting to see a game like this released. If they were to tackle that challenge, I doubt it will be before Kingdom Hearts III comes out, as much as I would love it to.

 

As an alternative, if they were to make something else afterwards, I'd probably hope for a compilation with Dream Drop Distance, X (chi), and III as one bundle. X could finally be localized and made into whatever format they would desire for a console. But I see even less chance of that bundle happening than the other one.

 

Either way, I would like to see fully playable console versions of all of these games. 

Yeah, that's exactly it. I think Nomura said in an interview somewhere that that was their original goal, but due to time constraints, they weren't able to do it. (If you look at the images they provide for some of the days in 358, there's a couple from a player's POV. Like, you're looking at Roxas from behind and he's in his combat pose as if you're actually playing the game.)

 

There's shots of Young Xehanort talking to Sora in the chapel from Hunchback of Notre Dame and bits of the scene where Mickey and Riku rescue Sora at the Where Nothing Gathers meeting room. It's footage from the game, but it doesn't look like they're hinting at anything more than just recognition of its existence, which is disappointing. 

Really? I missed those screenshots. It's really disappointing to think they had to cut an entire game out from the collection, cutting content isn't easy (I mean, I don't have much experience since I just made one little RPG Maker game for a class, but it sucked having to cut out some ideas to fit the time).

 

Oh yeah, forgot about those. Yeah, that's more likely. Maybe they'll have some sort of recap cutscene or something like that?

I've kind of been hoping for the same thing, but such a project would take a lot of time and resources, most of which would probably interfere with Kingdom Hearts III's development. I think the only thing I disagree with your concept is the idea of limiting Flowmotion. I don't think it should be handicapped in the slightest. In fact, I think there should be more variety added to it, such as adding the ability to run along and up and down walls rather than just jumping all the time. Otherwise, it would be interesting to see a game like this released. If they were to tackle that challenge, I doubt it will be before Kingdom Hearts III comes out, as much as I would love it to.

 

As an alternative, if they were to make something else afterwards, I'd probably hope for a compilation with Dream Drop Distance, X (chi), and III as one bundle. X could finally be localized and made into whatever format they would desire for a console. But I see even less chance of that bundle happening than the other one.

 

Either way, I would like to see fully playable console versions of all of these games. 

By limiting Flowmotion, I meant it more in the sense of the attacks. It was too easy to spam overpowered Flowmotion techniques. : Using it to get around quickly is perfectly fine, though.

Really? I missed those screenshots. It's really disappointing to think they had to cut an entire game out from the collection, cutting content isn't easy (I mean, I don't have much experience since I just made one little RPG Maker game for a class, but it sucked having to cut out some ideas to fit the time).

 

Oh yeah, forgot about those. Yeah, that's more likely. Maybe they'll have some sort of recap cutscene or something like that?

 

Shots like this, for example.

 

That's probably it. Sucks, but oh well. 

Edited June 6, 201411 yr by Kaweebo

I like your idea. However, I don't like that it's on the Wii U. I would want Square to put it on a system that will have Kingdom Hearts 3 leading up to it.

I like your idea. However, I don't like that it's on the Wii U. I would want Square to put it on a system that will have Kingdom Hearts 3 leading up to it.

I just personally felt that it would suit the Wii U better. I'd still buy it on PS3, but since Days, Re: Coded, and DDD are all Nintendo games that use two screens, I thought it would feel right at home on Wii U. Of course, a multi-platform release would be even better.