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|release=[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] January 12, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]] January 24, 2017<ref name="facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixFrance/videos/10153517265662221/ '''''Facebook: Square Enix France''', "KH HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE"]</ref><br>[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px]] January 24, 2017 | |release=[[File:Flag of Japan.png|20px|Japan]] January 12, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of the United States.png|20px]]/[[File:Flag of Canada.png|20px]] January 24, 2017<br>[[File:Flag of European Union.png|20px|Europe]] January 24, 2017<ref name="facebook">[https://www.facebook.com/SquareEnixFrance/videos/10153517265662221/ '''''Facebook: Square Enix France''', "KH HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE"]</ref><br><!--[[File:Flag of Australia.png|20px]] January 24, 2017--> | ||
|genre=Console action role-playing game | |genre=Console action role-playing game | ||
|modes=Single player | |modes=Single player | ||
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|platforms={{w|PlayStation 4}} | |platforms={{w|PlayStation 4}} | ||
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'''''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''''' is a full-HD remastered version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. Tetsuya Nomura considers it a complete remake since the game goes from the Nintendo 3DS's two screens to one.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/19/details-on-whats-new-in-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-and-aquas-story/ '''''Siliconera''''': Details On What's New In Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 And Aqua's Story]</ref> | '''''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''''' is a full-HD remastered version of ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]''. Tetsuya Nomura considers it a complete remake since the game goes from the Nintendo 3DS's two screens to one.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2015/09/19/details-on-whats-new-in-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-and-aquas-story/ '''''Siliconera''''': Details On What's New In Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 And Aqua's Story]</ref> | ||
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The camera, battle system, and [[Reality Shift]]s were changed or recreated to fit the controller better, along with the [[mini-games]] concerning the [[Dream Eater]]s. Besides some graphical improvements and reworked animations, the whole game runs at 60 fps, a first for the series.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pAWlmVkHUSM Kingdom Hearts 2.8 - E3 2016 LiveCast | PS4 - Interview with Tai Yasue]</ref> | The camera, battle system, and [[Reality Shift]]s were changed or recreated to fit the controller better, along with the [[mini-games]] concerning the [[Dream Eater]]s. Besides some graphical improvements and reworked animations, the whole game runs at 60 fps, a first for the series.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pAWlmVkHUSM Kingdom Hearts 2.8 - E3 2016 LiveCast | PS4 - Interview with Tai Yasue]</ref> | ||
''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' was first announced on September 15, 2015 as part of the'' [[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' compilation and was released in Japan on January 12, 2017<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hir8nAGKLoo ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue'' – TGS 2016 Trailer (UK)]</ref> and worldwide on January 24, 2017 | ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' was first announced on September 15, 2015 as part of the'' [[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' compilation and was released in Japan on January 12, 2017<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hir8nAGKLoo ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue'' – TGS 2016 Trailer (UK)]</ref> and worldwide on January 24, 2017.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gKAR0uRZZ0 ''KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue'' – TGS 2016 Trailer]</ref> | ||
==Changes | ==Changes from ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''== | ||
*Dream Eater-related mini-games have been reworked for the PS4 controller.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] - '''Nomura''': With Spirit Training, there are now several completely new minigames, and we have added adjustments that make it work on PS4 controls.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> One example is the Touchpad being used with the Balloon Mini-game for players to touch it in a specific spot to pop the balloons correctly similar to the 3DS's touchscreen. | |||
**The Water Barrel mini-game had been reworked into a pinball game. | |||
*Dream Eater-related mini-games have been reworked for the | |||
**The Water Barrel mini-game | |||
**Due to the lack of a camera function, the [[Treasure Goggles]] item and mini-game have been replaced with the [[Candy Goggles]]. | **Due to the lack of a camera function, the [[Treasure Goggles]] item and mini-game have been replaced with the [[Candy Goggles]]. | ||
**In the original game, the background for the mini-games was provided by the imagery from what the 3DS's camera was pointed towards. In the HD version, the background from the menu for the Spirits was used instead.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETebuiml4WQ Kingdom Hearts 2.8 - Dream Eater Mini-Games PS4 VS 3DS Comparison!]</ref> | **In the original game, the background for the mini-games was provided by the imagery from what the 3DS's camera was pointed towards. In the HD version, the background from the menu for the Spirits was used instead.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETebuiml4WQ Kingdom Hearts 2.8 - Dream Eater Mini-Games PS4 VS 3DS Comparison!]</ref> | ||
*Three | *Three Dream Eaters, [[Catanuki]], [[Tubguin Ace]], and [[Beatalike]], have been added.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] —We were also able to play the HD version of KH3D, which is intimately connected to KH3, and… there was a tanuki-looking Meow Wow-type Dream Eater!<br>'''Nomura''': That's Catanuki (laughs). We had the actual Osaka team and everything, so I had them add it in for me. There are more new Dream Eaters, and you'll be able to get in-game all the friends you made through AR cards in KH3D.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--><!--AR card DE available in-game isn't new, as they have recipes in the NA/PAL release already.--> | ||
*The [[Link System]] now has its own dedicated sub-menu, along with an additional sub-menu for switching between Dream Eaters present in the current party.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] —Changing Spirits and link attacks are now executed through changing commands with a cursor key, too. It felt a little difficult, since I wasn't used to it. <br>'''Nomura''': It wasn't included in the demo version, but in the full version we plan to make it possible to select Spirits with a shortcut.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | *The [[Link System]] now has its own dedicated sub-menu, along with an additional sub-menu for switching between Dream Eaters present in the current party.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] —Changing Spirits and link attacks are now executed through changing commands with a cursor key, too. It felt a little difficult, since I wasn't used to it. <br>'''Nomura''': It wasn't included in the demo version, but in the full version we plan to make it possible to select Spirits with a shortcut.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | ||
* [[Dive Mode]] now features its own dedicated [[Command Menu]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=133&v=pjyGuXBmsRM ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' — Demo @ Games Week 2016]</ref> | * [[Dive Mode]] now features its own dedicated [[Command Menu]].<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=133&v=pjyGuXBmsRM ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' — Demo @ Games Week 2016]</ref> | ||
* | * By pressing the Touchpad on the PS4 controller, players are able to pull up a full-view map of the current area.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pjyGuXBmsRM?t=28s ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' — Demo @ Games Week 2016]</ref> | ||
*[[Reality Shift]]s and [[Flick Rush]] have been reworked to accommodate a single screen and a PS4 controller.<ref>[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] - '''Nomura''': Yes. Reality Shift is now triggered through the buttons, as you were able to try in the demo, and everything can now be achieved on one screen. Flick Rush, where Dream Eaters can battle, has also been condensed to one screen, and it now takes the form of selecting cards to use with a cursor.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | |||
*[[Reality Shift]]s and [[Flick Rush]] have been reworked to accommodate a single screen and controller | |||
**When activating Reality Shifts, Sora and Riku now raise their Keyblades followed by a flash of light, as opposed in the original version where they jump and dive directly into the ground.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pjyGuXBmsRM?t=4s ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' — Demo @ Games Week 2016]</ref> | **When activating Reality Shifts, Sora and Riku now raise their Keyblades followed by a flash of light, as opposed in the original version where they jump and dive directly into the ground.<ref>[https://youtu.be/pjyGuXBmsRM?t=4s ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'' — Demo @ Games Week 2016]</ref> | ||
*The game now runs at 60 FPS during gameplay, while cutscenes remain at 30 FPS.<ref name="fps">[http://www.khinsider.com/news/Famitsu-Interviews-Nomura-on-KINGDOM-HEARTS-3-HD-2-8-FCP-Unchained-X-6667 Famitsu interview with Tetsuya Nomura] - '''Nomura''': Yes. In addition to PS4 trophies, the trophies from the original game are also there as a separate feature. Other than that, drop times have been extended, and some enemy reactions are currently undergoing adjustment. And, as a series-first experiment, KH3D will be in 60fps. There, it differs fundamentally from the original.</ref>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | |||
*Textures have been improved and anti-aliasing has been added.{{fact}} | *Textures have been improved and anti-aliasing has been added.{{fact}} | ||
*Drop times have been extended.<ref name="fps"/>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | *Drop times have been extended.<ref name="fps"/>{{?}}<!--use primary source--> | ||
*The Command Deck menu now displays three commands instead of two. | *The Command Deck menu now displays three commands instead of two.{{fact}} | ||
*The user interface has been redone with higher resolution textures, and an aesthetic more consistent with previous games.{{fact}} | *The user interface has been redone with higher resolution textures, and an aesthetic more consistent with previous games.{{fact}} | ||
*The camera has been notably zoomed out, creating a wider field of view. | *The camera has been notably zoomed out, creating a wider field of view.{{fact}} | ||
* | *Reworking the opening sequence to fit the CGI animation, opening credits, and some of the Mickey Mouse animations from the original game onto one screen. However, the opening sequence in [[Theater Mode]] removed the opening credits and all but one of the Mickey Mouse animations entirely.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1HGxY4_Z8w 3DS vs PS4: ''Dream Drop Distance'' Opening Comparison]</ref> | ||
*Due to the lack of a camera and Streetpass function, two [[trophies]] have been replaced. | |||
*Due to the lack of a camera and Streetpass function, two | |||
==Notes and references== | ==Notes and references== | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist|1}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
