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Nomura interviewed by Famitsu, discusses Kingdom Hearts III & Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX

https://www.kh13.com/news/43848-nomura-interviewed-by-famitsu-discusses-kingdom-hearts-iii-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-5-remix/

By DChiuch

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The latest issue of Famitsu Weekly, releasing on October 24, 2013, has contained an interview with the director of the Kingdom Hearts series, Tetsuya Nomura. Here, Nomura discusses both Kingdom Hearts III and Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX, revealing new details about the upcoming titles.

Although the full interview has not yet appeared online, @aibo_ac7 has been supplying major details from the interview, and SQEX.INFO have translated these details. This can be read below.

- We’re doing our best to brush up Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 as much as possible, even more than 1.5.

- The Kingdom Hearts 3 trailer showed in game footage, but it’s not in a condition where viewers can fully grasp it. We’re going to improve the quality much more still.

- In the trailer you see 3 of Sora’s new moves, and they demonstrate the 2 attack systems. First is Keyblade transformation, and second is the Disney attraction inspired moves.

- The Keyblade transformations will vary for each different Keyblade, their styles as well.

- Attractions are an evolution of KH3D’s Flowmotion. You can choose which move you want to use against enemies on the spot.

- Even during an enemy outbreak, Sora’s attacks perform naturally. These new actions are just a fraction of Kingdom Hearts 3‘s new components.

Update: SQEX.INFO have translated the full interview segment, and this translation can be read below.

It’s a privilege to be apart of today’s event, the first D23 Expo Japan. The last time I stood in front of fans was for the premier presentation of Final Fantasy VII Advent Children, so it’s been a long time. I was moved by everyone’s excited response. If I have the chance I’d like to do this sort of thing again.

I wanted to put out the information for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 and Kingdom Hearts 3 quickly for those who couldn’t attend, so we made the trailers public online. Since they’re both still in production, the trailers are short, but I hope that fans enjoy them. We are brushing up Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 even more that 1.5, even the staff is doing their best to improve it as much as possible.

Also, this is the first time that KH3 was shown using in-engine footage, but it’s not in a condition where viewers can fully grasp it. We’re going to improve the quality much more still after this. In the trailer you see 3 of Sora’s new moves, and they demonstrate the 2 attack systems, the first being Keyblade transformation. The Keyblade transformation is different for each Keyblade, and the battle style changes as well.

The second is the Disney attraction inspired Attraction Flow. Attraction Flow is an evolution of Kingdom Hearts 3D’s Flowmotion. With Attraction Flow, you can choose which move you want to use against which enemies on the spot, and even during an enemy outbreak you control Sora’s attacks. These new actions are just a fraction of Kingdom Hearts 3′s new components, so please wait for information hereafter.

https://www.kh13.com/news/43848-nomura-interviewed-by-famitsu-discusses-kingdom-hearts-iii-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-5-remix/

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Jim

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But seriously though, good find.

 

Different transformations based on the weapon? Cool!

 

 

AND THEY'RE BRUSHING UP 2.5 MORE THAN 1.5? I thought 1.5 was pretty darn good, but AWESOME!

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    • saintsghost

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    Thnx. I'm glad I was right about my hunch that each keyblade has different abilites. I really liked the reaction commands from KH2. Anyone knows if they will return?

    I don't think anyone knows yet, possibly not even the people creating KH3. They are still developing every inch of the game. And probably trying and testing new things still.
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    • ultimumknight

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    They should have better weapon designs and the ability to change what Sora, Donald and Goofy wears.

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    • RoxSox

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    What I'm excited for is all the variations we're going to get with the Keyblade alterations. If what the Key transforms into looks different based on what Key you have equipped, then it's going to be Days all over again with different designs.

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    • Kittenz

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    My dream is coming true.. oathkeeper turning into guns *_*

     

    This is great! I hope they smooth out animations in 2.5. In 1.5 they used the original animations.

    Edited by Amelia Luscombe

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    • RoxSox

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    My dream is coming true.. oathkeeper turning into guns *_*

     

    This is great! I hope they smooth out animations in 2.5. In 1.5 they used to original animations.

     

    I hope that they improve one thing: The goddamn text bubble sequences.

     

    Not asking for them to turn them into cutscenes, no, that would be ridiculous... but one memory I have of KH2 is the character models for Sora and Co. just looping through the same animations over and over and over and over and over in the text bubble scenes, and I would really like for them to... not... do that... I mean just having them sit the hell still instead of doing whatever the hell they were doing would be better.

     

    But other then that, I don't know if there's a lot in KH2 that can be improved even... after it's made into HD, I just can't imagine that there's a lot they can improve...

    In BBS however, I can think of a few things... improve the shadows, improve the hands, and improve the textures in general. BBS looked fantastic, and I can't imagine how great it will look if they improve those things.

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    • Hazimie

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    I sense "Magical Sparkles" on 2.5 and 3...

    Edited by Hazimie

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    • Ultima Spark

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    Oh, so the Disneyland rides aren't summons...?

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    • Jim

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    I hope that they improve one thing: The goddamn text bubble sequences.

     

    Not asking for them to turn them into cutscenes, no, that would be ridiculous... but one memory I have of KH2 is the character models for Sora and Co. just looping through the same animations over and over and over and over and over in the text bubble scenes, and I would really like for them to... not... do that... I mean just having them sit the hell still instead of doing whatever the hell they were doing would be better.

     

    But other then that, I don't know if there's a lot in KH2 that can be improved even... after it's made into HD, I just can't imagine that there's a lot they can improve...

    In BBS however, I can think of a few things... improve the shadows, improve the hands, and improve the textures in general. BBS looked fantastic, and I can't imagine how great it will look if they improve those things.

    And fighting Mysterious Figure on the big screen? oooOooOoOOoOooOoOOOoOOooOOoOOoh maaaaiiii gosssssssshhhh

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    • jordy01234

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    I really hope that they will do their best on making the collection perfect, because Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix is the best game ever to my opinion.The only thing i worry about is the release date of the game, because i'm planning to buy a ps4 when it comes out and if it comes out at the end of 2014 i don't think square will have a lot of profit unless they release it as soon as possibe

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    • Iscreamer1

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    I hope they add the capes for the Keyblade armor in BBS, in this way it will fix the continuity error of Terra's sentiment having a cape in KH2 FM.

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    • No.XIII

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    I feel like it isn't a big deal
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    • Godskeybladewarrior

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    'Isn't up to true quality yet'? Oooooooooh man! :] I cannot firetrucking wait!

    If he means by graphics, then holy shiznitS KH3 will be absolutely stunning! Honestly,I wamt the KH2 combo system back but more variety, like changing the keyblade mid-combo into like, Axels chakarams! ^O^

    'Isn't up to true quality yet'? Oooooooooh man! :] I cannot firetrucking wait!

    If he means by graphics, then holy shiznitS KH3 will be absolutely stunning! Honestly,I wamt the KH2 combo system back but more variety, like changing the keyblade mid-combo into like, Axels chakarams! ^O^

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    • Hero of Light XIV

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    He most likely means the quality of the gameplay and content they show, not the graphics (not specifically anyway).

    I hope they show us enough for three a whole minutes, because this new info is getting me hyped!!

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    • Reyn

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    And fighting Mysterious Figure on the big screen? oooOooOoOOoOooOoOOOoOOooOOoOOoh maaaaiiii gosssssssshhhh

    Also, NO CRAPPY PSP ANALOG STICK AND EASIER SWITCHING BETWEEN COMMANDS! :D

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    • DAMN

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    'Isn't up to true quality yet'? Oooooooooh man! :] I cannot firetrucking wait!If he means by graphics, then holy shiznitS KH3 will be absolutely stunning! Honestly,I wamt the KH2 combo system back but more variety, like changing the keyblade mid-combo into like, Axels chakarams! ^O^

    I hope he means the gameplay...cuz man the gameplay looks like shit

    I also want KH2's Combo System...but changing the keyblade mid-combo seems redundant to me

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    • Aru Akise

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    Keyblade Transformation can compensate if Sora isn't able to Dual Wield anymore, I loved that Feat!

     

     

    WE ARE XIGBAR'S DISCIPLES NOW! HELL YEAH! Gonna shoot them heartless ass down to RoD!

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    • KingdomH3fan

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    Has someone scanned the pages of the latest Famitsu yet?

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    • BrokenHeart-less

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    "These new actions are just a fraction of Kingdom Hearts 3′s new components, so please wait for information hereafter." Based On his last statement we are sure to see the battle style evolve immensely. Also based on old early kingdom hearts trailers I can see the graphics improving allot.
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    • Ben G

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    So I guess this makes it official the keyblade did change in the video despite what some people said :)

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