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'''''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]''''' was a ''Kingdom Hearts'' game that was exclusive to PC browsers as the eighth game of the series. The game itself was free to play, but there were items available within it that can be purchased.<ref>[http://www.4gamer.net/games/185/G018530/20130312058/ '''''4Gamer.net''''']</ref> Set before the events of the [[Keyblade War]], ''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]'' has simple, 2D graphics and allows all players to become [[Keyblade]] wielders. | '''''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]''''' was a ''Kingdom Hearts'' game that was exclusive to PC browsers as the eighth game of the series. The game itself was free to play, but there were items available within it that can be purchased.<ref>[http://www.4gamer.net/games/185/G018530/20130312058/ '''''4Gamer.net''''']</ref> Set before the events of the [[Keyblade War]], ''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]'' has simple, 2D graphics and allows all players to become [[Keyblade]] wielders. | ||
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Service for ''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]'' was terminated on September 1, 2016.<ref>[http://cache.sqex-bridge.jp/api/information/detail/17304 ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' Ends Service in September]</ref> | Service for ''Kingdom Hearts χ[chi]'' was terminated on September 1, 2016.<ref>[http://cache.sqex-bridge.jp/api/information/detail/17304 ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' Ends Service in September]</ref> | ||
==Development== | |||
Despite being a browser game, Square Enix treated the game as the next mainline entry in the series, with Tetsuya Nomura and Tatsuya Kando serving as co-directors and Yoko Shimomura composing the original soundtrack. While the game was originally developed in-house, the team ran into difficulties early on due to never developing a browser game themselves before. Development was then outsourced to Success Corporation with the team now acting as co-developers and supervisors. | |||
The game was designed as a fundamentally single-player experience, though multiplayer elements were included from the start. In an effort to create a supportive yet unobtrusive guide, the team created [[Chirithy]], a companion character designed around the Scottish Fold breed of cat. Due to difficulties of trying to recreate the standard ''Kingdom Hearts'' experience on a browser, a new artstyle was created based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts Mobile]]'' while also being inspired by the fairy tales seen in previous games. Since the primary control method was a mouse, gameplay was greatly simplified to be be based around cards with various effects. The combat presentation was made much flashier to compensate for the simplicity. | |||
This game and ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'' were being developed concurrently, with development for this game being briefly suspended at one point so all hands could be on deck for pre-production of the next numbered entry. This created a strong narrative connection between the games by virtue of being written at the same time, though Nomura reiterated that the story of ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' would be lighter than other titles as the team wanted to completely seperate it from the storyline of the main series. The game's title refers to the [[χ-blade]]. | |||
During development of this game, another title for mobile devices was in development, with initial plans being both titles coexisting and being updated concurrently. However, this mobile title was deprioritized and development halted as the team focused on the browser game due to mobile hardware rapidly increasing and the workload increasing with it. The browser version finally released on July 18, 2013. | |||
This game was the first in the series to receive update patches, mostly introducing more story content, bug fixes and browser optimizations. The mobile version ended up releasing as ''[[Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ]]'' on September 3, 2015. After three years of support, Square Enix announced on August 1, 2016 that ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' would be shutting down later that year. On September 1, the game officially became inaccessible and can no longer be played. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
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Player is then introduced to [[Chirithy]], who explains that Player had been chosen to become a Keyblade wielder to fend off the darkness that is quickly covering the worlds and collect [[Lux]], and it has been tasked by Player's Foreteller to act as an aide to the novice Keyblade wielder throughout their training. Chirithy indicates that Player's Keyblade is incomplete and still requires the power of "{{c|Cards|KHχ}}". When Player goes to pick up a nearby Card, a [[Moogle]] takes it instead. The Moogle tells Player that they have many Cards that they can offer, but for a price before it gives Player the Card as a sample of what they have to offer. | Player is then introduced to [[Chirithy]], who explains that Player had been chosen to become a Keyblade wielder to fend off the darkness that is quickly covering the worlds and collect [[Lux]], and it has been tasked by Player's Foreteller to act as an aide to the novice Keyblade wielder throughout their training. Chirithy indicates that Player's Keyblade is incomplete and still requires the power of "{{c|Cards|KHχ}}". When Player goes to pick up a nearby Card, a [[Moogle]] takes it instead. The Moogle tells Player that they have many Cards that they can offer, but for a price before it gives Player the Card as a sample of what they have to offer. | ||
After exploring the area and defeating several Heartless, Player is approached by their Foreteller, who explains that they will need to call upon the help of others to defeat stronger Heartless. When another Darkside appears, numerous Keyblade wielders from Player's Union arrive to help Player take down the powerful Heartless. Following their victory, the Foreteller warns Player that there are others who appear to be collecting light in order to fend off the darkness, but other Unions do not necessarily strive for peace across the worlds and are gathering Lux for their own selfish desires. The Foreteller instructs Player to discern whose darkness is hiding behind a façade of light for themselves. Once the Foreteller leaves, Chirithy sends Player to other worlds to fight the darkness via the [[Lanes Between]]. | After exploring the area and defeating several Heartless, Player is approached by their Foreteller, who explains that they will need to call upon the help of others to defeat stronger Heartless. When another Darkside appears, numerous Keyblade wielders from Player's Union arrive to help Player take down the powerful Heartless. Following their victory, the Foreteller warns Player that there are others who appear to be collecting light in order to fend off the darkness, but other Unions do not necessarily strive for peace across the worlds and are gathering and hoarding Lux for their own selfish desires. The Foreteller instructs Player to discern whose darkness is hiding behind a façade of light for themselves. Once the Foreteller leaves, Chirithy sends Player to other worlds to fight the darkness via the [[Lanes Between]]. | ||
Player visits [[Dwarf Woodlands]], [[Wonderland]], and [[Agrabah]], where they defeat hordes of Heartless, but they are unable to locate where the Heartless are originating from. Upon returning to Daybreak Town, Chirithy decides to tell Player the story of the [[Master of Masters]] and how he bestowed a copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]] to each of the five Foretellers, which contains a prophecy of the Keyblade War. In order to save the future from being engulfed in darkness, the five Foretellers began using the hidden power within the prophecies via the Cards. Chirithy reminds Player that even though the five Foretellers have the same goal, their wills differ, which is why Player must not lose sight of who they are. Later, Chirithy discovers that the Darkballs that they found in Agrabah had come from another world and sends Player to [[Olympus Coliseum]] to defeat the Heartless. | Player visits future worlds [[Dwarf Woodlands]], [[Wonderland]], and [[Agrabah]], where they defeat hordes of Heartless, but they are unable to locate where the Heartless are originating from. Upon returning to Daybreak Town, Chirithy decides to tell Player the story of the [[Master of Masters]] and how he bestowed a copy of the [[Book of Prophecies]] to each of the five Foretellers, which contains a prophecy of the Keyblade War. In order to save the future from being engulfed in darkness, the five Foretellers began using the hidden power within the prophecies via the Cards. Chirithy reminds Player that even though the five Foretellers have the same goal, their wills differ, which is why Player must not lose sight of who they are. Later, Chirithy discovers that the Darkballs that they found in Agrabah had come from another world and sends Player to [[Olympus Coliseum]] to defeat the Heartless. | ||
Afterwards, Player returns to Daybreak Town to help several other Keyblade wielders fight off Heartless and meets another Keyblade wielder named [[Ephemer]], who is from a different Union. Ephemer wishes to explore the Foretellers' Chamber, and despite Chirithy's protests, Player agrees to accompany him, though Ephemer eventually goes ahead without them. When Player arrives at the Foretellers' Chamber, [[Foreteller Ava]] challenges Player to a fight to test their strength and defeats them soundly. Afterwards, Ava notices Player that they have sadness in their heart, which is linked to darkness, and tells the Player to return home. During a mission at [[Beast's Castle]], Player meets another Keyblade wielder named [[Skuld]], who is from the same Union as Ephemer and invites Player to explore the Foretellers' lair. They are suddenly shocked to see two Foretellers fighting each other and encounter strange Heartless as they continue their mission. After the two defeat them, they also encounter a Nightmare Chirithy, who informs them that the Heartless they defeated are Keyblade wielders consumed by darkness. | Afterwards, Player returns to Daybreak Town to help several other Keyblade wielders fight off Heartless and meets another Keyblade wielder named [[Ephemer]], who is from a different Union. Ephemer wishes to explore the Foretellers' Chamber, and despite Chirithy's protests, Player agrees to accompany him, though Ephemer eventually goes ahead without them. When Player arrives at the Foretellers' Chamber, [[Foreteller Ava]] challenges Player to a fight to test their strength and defeats them soundly. Afterwards, Ava notices Player that they have sadness in their heart, which is linked to darkness, and tells the Player to return home. During a mission at [[Beast's Castle]], Player meets another Keyblade wielder named [[Skuld]], who is from the same Union as Ephemer and invites Player to explore the Foretellers' lair. They are suddenly shocked to see two Foretellers fighting each other and encounter strange Heartless as they continue their mission. After the two defeat them, they also encounter a Nightmare Chirithy, who informs them that the Heartless they defeated are Keyblade wielders consumed by darkness. | ||
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A few days later, the Keyblade War begins and Player battles the Foretellers and despite their ability to persist and survive, earning the praise of the Foretellers, the wounds they suffered made them collapse in exhaustion. The war ends with numerous Keyblades planted in the ground, forming the [[Keyblade Graveyard]]. On the brink of death, Player loses consciousness as Chirithy, Skuld, and Ephemer approach them. | A few days later, the Keyblade War begins and Player battles the Foretellers and despite their ability to persist and survive, earning the praise of the Foretellers, the wounds they suffered made them collapse in exhaustion. The war ends with numerous Keyblades planted in the ground, forming the [[Keyblade Graveyard]]. On the brink of death, Player loses consciousness as Chirithy, Skuld, and Ephemer approach them. | ||
Some time later, Player wakes up to Chirithy at a simulation of [[Enchanted Dominion]]. Chirithy claims that the events of the Keyblade War have been a dream Player has had ever since turning down Ava's offer to join the Dandelions, and the two decide to rest after confronting a wall of thorns. On the other side of the thorns, Maleficent | Some time later, Player wakes up to Chirithy at a simulation of [[Enchanted Dominion]]. Chirithy claims that the events of the Keyblade War have been a dream Player has had ever since turning down Ava's offer to join the Dandelions, and the two decide to rest after confronting a wall of thorns. On the other side of the thorns, Maleficent congratulates herself with seemingly traveling back in time to the Book of Prophecies' hologram of Enchanted Dominion. Confident that [[Sora]] and company cannot meddle in this world, she contemplates on conquering the new world that she has entered in. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
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Players are able to create their own unique [[Player (KHχ)|characters]] in the same style and fashion originally present in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Mobile]]'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'''s [[Avatar Menu]]. Battles consist of a strategic card-battling mechanic with a large emphasis on collecting cards and items. {{c|Cards|khx}} can also be synthesized to level and evolve stronger cards and materials can be synthesized to strengthen the Keyblade's abilities. All controls, including moving around the field and battling, use the mouse. While the game can be experienced in single-player, cooperative multi-player is an emphasized element as cooperative gameplay is required to defeat raid bosses, which appear several times throughout the day. Additionally, players go into five [[Union]]s in which players defeat enemies together to collect light known as "[[Lux]]". At the end of each week, the total amount of Lux for each team is calculated, and the team that gathered the most takes part in a mission where players can obtain special rewards. | Players are able to create their own unique [[Player (KHχ)|characters]] in the same style and fashion originally present in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Mobile]]'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'''s [[Avatar Menu]]. Battles consist of a strategic card-battling mechanic with a large emphasis on collecting cards and items. {{c|Cards|khx}} can also be synthesized to level and evolve stronger cards and materials can be synthesized to strengthen the Keyblade's abilities. All controls, including moving around the field and battling, use the mouse. While the game can be experienced in single-player, cooperative multi-player is an emphasized element as cooperative gameplay is required to defeat raid bosses, which appear several times throughout the day. Additionally, players go into five [[Union]]s in which players defeat enemies together to collect light known as "[[Lux]]". At the end of each week, the total amount of Lux for each team is calculated, and the team that gathered the most takes part in a mission where players can obtain special rewards. | ||
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==Worlds and | ==Worlds and characters== | ||
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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! Disney Japan Kingdom Hearts χ Gameplay Trailer | |||
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== | ==Notes and references== | ||
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