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'''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''''' is the seventh game in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', and the epilogue of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. | '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''''' is the seventh game in the ''[[Kingdom Hearts (series)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' series, exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system. It is a direct sequel to ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', and the epilogue of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]''. | ||
The game opening theme is the orchestral arrangement of [[Hikari]], while [[Passion]] -after the battle- is used as the game ending theme. | The game opening theme is the orchestral arrangement of [[Hikari]], while [[Passion]] -after the battle- is used as the game ending theme. | ||
The game was first announced at E3 2010, simply known as '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D'''''. | The game was first announced at E3 2010, simply known as '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D'''''. | ||
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Eleven years later, [[Yen Sid]] puts [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] through a [[Mark of Mastery exam]] in order for them to become full-fledged [[Keyblade Master]]s and counter the coming return of [[Master Xehanort]]. As part of this trial, the two are sent to several worlds that have been restored from the Heartless' attack following the defeat of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], but have gone into [[Dreaming Realm|a state of "deep sleep"]] that disconnects them from the other worlds. These worlds are plagued by [[Dream Eater]]s—creatures born from darkness that seek out the sleeping worlds' Keyholes. Sora and Riku's given task is to reawaken the sleeping worlds by unlocking the seven Keyholes they find there and then return to the [[Realm of Light]], after which they will be deemed Keyblade Masters. The two travel through the sleeping worlds independently from each other after being separated at the beginning of the exam, and recruit benevolent "Spirit" Dream Eaters to aid them in finding the Keyholes and battling the malevolent "Nightmare" Dream Eaters that try to destroy the worlds. | Eleven years later, [[Yen Sid]] puts [[Sora]] and [[Riku]] through a [[Mark of Mastery exam]] in order for them to become full-fledged [[Keyblade Master]]s and counter the coming return of [[Master Xehanort]]. As part of this trial, the two are sent to several worlds that have been restored from the Heartless' attack following the defeat of [[Ansem, Seeker of Darkness]], but have gone into [[Dreaming Realm|a state of "deep sleep"]] that disconnects them from the other worlds. These worlds are plagued by [[Dream Eater]]s—creatures born from darkness that seek out the sleeping worlds' Keyholes. Sora and Riku's given task is to reawaken the sleeping worlds by unlocking the seven Keyholes they find there and then return to the [[Realm of Light]], after which they will be deemed Keyblade Masters. The two travel through the sleeping worlds independently from each other after being separated at the beginning of the exam, and recruit benevolent "Spirit" Dream Eaters to aid them in finding the Keyholes and battling the malevolent "Nightmare" Dream Eaters that try to destroy the worlds. | ||
Meanwhile, back in the Radiant Garden, [[Lea]] awakens and realizes that he has been restored to his original form following the destruction of his [[Nobody]], [[Axel]]. He finds that his fellow members, [[Dilan]], Even, [[Aeleus]] and Ienzo, have also been revived, but after searching the world, Lea fails to find any of the other revived members. Ienzo explains that when a [[Heartless]] and Nobody of a specific person are destroyed, they return to the world where they became the Heartless and Nobody in the first place, unless their world was destroyed. Lea, however, remembers that Braig and [[Isa]] were in Radiant Garden when they became [[Xigbar]] and [[Saïx]], and ventures out to search for them when they fail to turn up. | Meanwhile, back in the Radiant Garden, [[Lea]] awakens and realizes that he has been restored to his original form following the destruction of his [[Nobody]], [[Axel]]. He finds that his fellow members, [[Dilan]], Even, [[Aeleus]] and Ienzo, have also been revived, but after searching the world, Lea fails to find any of the other revived members. Ienzo explains that when a [[Heartless]] and Nobody of a specific person are destroyed, they return to the world where they became the Heartless and Nobody in the first place, unless their world was destroyed. Lea, however, remembers that Braig and [[Isa]] were in Radiant Garden when they became [[Xigbar]] and [[Saïx]], and ventures out to search for them when they fail to turn up. | ||
[[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]], while overseeing the exam with Yen Sid, are delivered a note by [[Diablo]], [[Maleficent]]'s pet raven, along with the crown of [[Minnie Mouse|Queen Minnie]]. The three rush back to [[Disney Castle]] via the [[Gummi Ship]] and confront Maleficent and [[Pete]] in the castle library, where they are holding Minnie hostage. Maleficent tells them about her first encounter with Master Xehanort and demands access to the Data Worlds, but Mickey refuses, so Maleficent attacks, but a corridor of darkness appears and the [[Eternal Flames]] burst through, one blocking Maleficent's attack and the other distracting Pete long enough to lose hold of Minnie. Their leverage gone, Maleficent and Pete leave, while out of the corridor of darkness steps Lea himself, who accompanies them back to the Mysterious Tower and makes a shocking request from Yen Sid. | [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]] and [[Goofy]], while overseeing the exam with Yen Sid, are delivered a note by [[Diablo]], [[Maleficent]]'s pet raven, along with the crown of [[Minnie Mouse|Queen Minnie]]. The three rush back to [[Disney Castle]] via the [[Gummi Ship]] and confront Maleficent and [[Pete]] in the castle library, where they are holding Minnie hostage. Maleficent tells them about her first encounter with Master Xehanort and demands access to the Data Worlds, but Mickey refuses, so Maleficent attacks, but a corridor of darkness appears and the [[Eternal Flames]] burst through, one blocking Maleficent's attack and the other distracting Pete long enough to lose hold of Minnie. Their leverage gone, Maleficent and Pete leave, while out of the corridor of darkness steps Lea himself, who accompanies them back to the Mysterious Tower and makes a shocking request from Yen Sid. | ||
Back in the Dreaming Realm, Sora and Riku cross paths with the resurrected Ansem and [[Xemnas]], as well as a mysterious young man in a Black Coat with ties to Master Xehanort, all of whom gloat them at every chance. Eventually, once all the seven keyholes are sealed, Sora finds himself in [[The World That Never Was]] instead of the [[Realm of Light]]. He encounters Xigbar and the young man once again. Trapped in an illusion, Sora discovers that the young man is actually [[Young Xehanort|an alternate timeline version of Master Xehanort in his youth]], who was paid a visit by the disembodied Ansem via time travel. Young Xehanort thus gained the ability to travel through time and has been going to different periods of time to gather various incarnations of [[Xehanort]]. Sora desperately tries to reach the Castle, but is plagued with illusions of [[Roxas]], [[Xion]], [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]], leaving his heart more vulnerable. | Back in the Dreaming Realm, Sora and Riku cross paths with the resurrected Ansem and [[Xemnas]], as well as a mysterious young man in a Black Coat with ties to Master Xehanort, all of whom gloat them at every chance. Eventually, once all the seven keyholes are sealed, Sora finds himself in [[The World That Never Was]] instead of the [[Realm of Light]]. He encounters Xigbar and the young man once again. Trapped in an illusion, Sora discovers that the young man is actually [[Young Xehanort|an alternate timeline version of Master Xehanort in his youth]], who was paid a visit by the disembodied Ansem via time travel. Young Xehanort thus gained the ability to travel through time and has been going to different periods of time to gather various incarnations of [[Xehanort]]. Sora desperately tries to reach the Castle, but is plagued with illusions of [[Roxas]], [[Xion]], [[Terra]], [[Aqua]] and [[Ventus]], leaving his heart more vulnerable. | ||
Eventually, he encounters both Xemnas and Xigbar, who go on to explain that Young Xehanort has been gathering several different incarnations of Xehanort in order to create [[Second Organization XIII|a new Organization XIII]], the members so far being Master Xehanort, Young Xehanort, Ansem, Xemnas and Xigbar. This was the original plan for the first [[Organization XIII]], when Master Xehanort had planned to place a fragment of his own heart inside each of the Nobodies, who were deceived into thinking they lacked hearts in order to ensure their loyalty to Xemnas, but their unforeseen independence, which was demonstrated mostly by Axel and Roxas, made his plan impossible to realize. Refusing to become one of Master Xehanort's vessels, Sora battles Xemnas. Though he manages to win, his heart is damaged and he falls into a comatose state, whereupon he is taken to the Castle by Young Xehanort. Sora thus falls into the darkness, but his broken heart is enveloped by Ventus's [[Keyblade Armor]]. | Eventually, he encounters both Xemnas and Xigbar, who go on to explain that Young Xehanort has been gathering several different incarnations of Xehanort in order to create [[Second Organization XIII|a new Organization XIII]], the members so far being Master Xehanort, Young Xehanort, Ansem, Xemnas and Xigbar. This was the original plan for the first [[Organization XIII]], when Master Xehanort had planned to place a fragment of his own heart inside each of the Nobodies, who were deceived into thinking they lacked hearts in order to ensure their loyalty to Xemnas, but their unforeseen independence, which was demonstrated mostly by Axel and Roxas, made his plan impossible to realize. Refusing to become one of Master Xehanort's vessels, Sora battles Xemnas. Though he manages to win, his heart is damaged and he falls into a comatose state, whereupon he is taken to the Castle by Young Xehanort. Sora thus falls into the darkness, but his broken heart is enveloped by Ventus's [[Keyblade Armor]]. | ||
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Riku eventually arrives in the Castle, where he find's Sora's comatose body floating within a force field. After fighting a mysterious enemy born from Sora's darkness, Ansem drags Riku into darkness. He then explains that Riku had been fighting in Sora's dreams all along, acting as a Dream Eater by destroying the Nightmares within. Ansem, seeing that Riku has accepted his darkness, asks that they join forces. Riku explains that he had initially been doubtful of whether he could rightfully wield the Keyblade after seeing Xehanort lose his own upon becoming a Heartless. Remembering a conversation he had as a child that spurred his desire to see other worlds, Riku accepts that he can hold darkness in his heart and still be worthy of becoming a Keyblade Master; however, he still refuses to join forces with Ansem. After the two fight, Riku is transported out of Sora's dreams into the true Sleeping Worlds, where he continues to look for Sora. | Riku eventually arrives in the Castle, where he find's Sora's comatose body floating within a force field. After fighting a mysterious enemy born from Sora's darkness, Ansem drags Riku into darkness. He then explains that Riku had been fighting in Sora's dreams all along, acting as a Dream Eater by destroying the Nightmares within. Ansem, seeing that Riku has accepted his darkness, asks that they join forces. Riku explains that he had initially been doubtful of whether he could rightfully wield the Keyblade after seeing Xehanort lose his own upon becoming a Heartless. Remembering a conversation he had as a child that spurred his desire to see other worlds, Riku accepts that he can hold darkness in his heart and still be worthy of becoming a Keyblade Master; however, he still refuses to join forces with Ansem. After the two fight, Riku is transported out of Sora's dreams into the true Sleeping Worlds, where he continues to look for Sora. | ||
Riku locates Sora in the throne room, where he is forced to fight Young Xehanort. Though he manages to defeat him and force him back, Master Xehanort is revived just as Mickey arrives on the scene. Master Xehanort explains his past endeavors to Mickey and Riku, his failed attempt to create the [[χ-blade]], and his intention of creating the new Organization XIII in order to form thirteen darknesses to clash against seven lights, which will recreate the χ-blade and restart the [[Keyblade War]]. With Ansem and Xemnas restraining Riku and Mickey, Master Xehanort prepares to place a fragment of his heart inside Sora, but Lea arrives on the scene and protects Sora. Xigbar retaliates by setting one of the Organization's members on Lea, who turns out to be Saïx himself. Ansem summons his Guardian, but Donald and Goofy arrive via Mickey's old Star Shard and defeat it. With his plans temporarily derailed, Master Xehanort retreats with his Organization but swears revenge. | Riku locates Sora in the throne room, where he is forced to fight Young Xehanort. Though he manages to defeat him and force him back, Master Xehanort is revived just as Mickey arrives on the scene. Master Xehanort explains his past endeavors to Mickey and Riku, his failed attempt to create the [[χ-blade]], and his intention of creating the new Organization XIII in order to form thirteen darknesses to clash against seven lights, which will recreate the χ-blade and restart the [[Keyblade War]]. With Ansem and Xemnas restraining Riku and Mickey, Master Xehanort prepares to place a fragment of his heart inside Sora, but Lea arrives on the scene and protects Sora. Xigbar retaliates by setting one of the Organization's members on Lea, who turns out to be Saïx himself. Ansem summons his Guardian, but Donald and Goofy arrive via Mickey's old Star Shard and defeat it. With his plans temporarily derailed, Master Xehanort retreats with his Organization but swears revenge. | ||
Sora's comatose body is brought back to Yen Sid's tower, where Riku enters his body and restores his heart by gathering its broken pieces and releasing Sora from [[Ventus]]'s Keyblade Armor, now possessed by a Nightmare. After Sora reawakens, only Riku is declared a Keyblade Master by Yen Sid. Undaunted by his failure, Sora embarks on a new journey by himself to train, while Lea shocks everybody present by summoning [[Lea's Keyblade|his own Keyblade]]: his request from Yen Sid was to become a Keyblade wielder, and he has only just mastered summoning it. | Sora's comatose body is brought back to Yen Sid's tower, where Riku enters his body and restores his heart by gathering its broken pieces and releasing Sora from [[Ventus]]'s Keyblade Armor, now possessed by a Nightmare. After Sora reawakens, only Riku is declared a Keyblade Master by Yen Sid. Undaunted by his failure, Sora embarks on a new journey by himself to train, while Lea shocks everybody present by summoning [[Lea's Keyblade|his own Keyblade]]: his request from Yen Sid was to become a Keyblade wielder, and he has only just mastered summoning it. | ||
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===''[[Reconnect. Kingdom Hearts]]''=== | ===''[[Reconnect. Kingdom Hearts]]''=== | ||
The game's secret ending shows Yen Sid planning to gather seven Keyblade wielders to combat the new Organization and prevent Master Xehanort from bringing about another Keyblade War. To this end, Yen Sid has Riku bring [[Kairi]] to him so she can be trained to wield the Keyblade she previously received from Riku. | The game's secret ending shows Yen Sid planning to gather seven Keyblade wielders to combat the new Organization and prevent Master Xehanort from bringing about another Keyblade War. To this end, Yen Sid has Riku bring [[Kairi]] to him so she can be trained to wield the Keyblade she previously received from Riku. | ||
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== Gameplay == | ==Gameplay== | ||
The game have several different gameplay settings than the other series installments. The command window is similar to the one in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', maintaining one button for the Attack command, and one for the others. | The game have several different gameplay settings than the other series installments. The command window is similar to the one in ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', maintaining one button for the Attack command, and one for the others. | ||
The game's party system is very different from the others. Instead of having two fixed allies and one guest, the party is formed by different Spirit Dream Eaters, that can be collected and have their colors customized. Each Dream Eater can do a special attack together with Sora or Riku, like Sora jumping on [[Meow Wow | The game's party system is very different from the others. Instead of having two fixed allies and one guest, the party is formed by different Spirit Dream Eaters, that can be collected and have their colors customized. Each Dream Eater can do a special attack together with Sora or Riku, like Sora jumping on [[Meow Wow]]'s back and bouncing around, and Riku's Keyblade changing into claws when using [[Komory Bat]]'s joint attack. | ||
Sora and Riku have the ability to jump from walls, turn around poles and slide in rails, all of these moves being able to finish in an attack, or can be used just to reach some places. These moves can be done by pressing the jump and action button simultaneously. | Sora and Riku have the ability to jump from walls, turn around poles and slide in rails, all of these moves being able to finish in an attack, or can be used just to reach some places. These moves can be done by pressing the jump and action button simultaneously. | ||
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*[[Donald Duck]] | *[[Donald Duck]] | ||
*[[Goofy]] | *[[Goofy]] | ||
*[[Princess Minnie]] | *[[Minnie Mouse|Princess Minnie]] | ||
*[[Pluto]] | *[[Pluto]] | ||
*[[Pete]] | *[[Pete]] | ||
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;[[Disney Castle]] | ;[[Disney Castle]] | ||
*[[King Mickey]] | *[[Mickey Mouse|King Mickey]] | ||
*[[Queen Minnie]] | *[[Minnie Mouse|Queen Minnie]] | ||
*[[Donald Duck]] | *[[Donald Duck]] | ||
*[[Goofy]] | *[[Goofy]] | ||
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*[[Jiminy Cricket]] | *[[Jiminy Cricket]] | ||
*[[Blue Fairy]] | *[[Blue Fairy]] | ||
*[[Cleo]] | *[[Cleo]] | ||
*[[Monstro]] | *[[Monstro]] | ||
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;[[Castle Oblivion]] | ;[[Castle Oblivion]] | ||
*[[Ventus]]--> | *[[Ventus]]--> | ||
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==Development== | ==Development== | ||
The game is the next major release in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series<ref name="andriasang">[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/06/16/hashimoto_on_kh_3ds/ "Square Enix Chief Twit Master Talks Up Kingdom Hearts 3DS"]</ref>, and it will feature both Sora and Riku as playable characters. Utilizing the 3DS's high-spec graphics processing, the game will have graphics that are near on-par with those of the PS2 titles, as well as making use of the system's 3D technology such as "falling from high places" and "flying far distances". <ref>[http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098342p1.html "E3 2010: Kingdom Hearts 3D First Look"]</ref><!--<ref>[http://www.kh2.co.uk/kingdom-hearts-3d/news/kingdom-hearts-3d-official-name-revealed.php Yasushi Yasue's reveal on the 3D-utilizing system] </ref> CITE TO PRIMARY SOURCES--> The development team was selecting worlds, planning to use all-new Disney worlds, along with Traverse Town and other original worlds,<ref>[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/17/kingdom_hearts_3d_update/ "Kingdom Hearts 3D Connects to Kingdom Hearts III"]</ref> one of which has been revealed to be based on ''[[wikipedia:The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]'' (although the world itself was featured earlier in the non-canonical ''[[El Cetro y el Reino]]''). Nomura has stated that, with the parallel development of ''[[w:c:finalfantasy:Final Fantasy Versus XIII|Final Fantasy Versus XIII]]'', he will make sure to retain any game elements that can't be put in ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' for use in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, November 17, 2010: '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Since | The game is the next major release in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series<ref name="andriasang">[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/06/16/hashimoto_on_kh_3ds/ "Square Enix Chief Twit Master Talks Up Kingdom Hearts 3DS"]</ref>, and it will feature both Sora and Riku as playable characters. Utilizing the 3DS's high-spec graphics processing, the game will have graphics that are near on-par with those of the PS2 titles, as well as making use of the system's 3D technology such as "falling from high places" and "flying far distances". <ref>[http://au.ds.ign.com/articles/109/1098342p1.html "E3 2010: Kingdom Hearts 3D First Look"]</ref><!--<ref>[http://www.kh2.co.uk/kingdom-hearts-3d/news/kingdom-hearts-3d-official-name-revealed.php Yasushi Yasue's reveal on the 3D-utilizing system] </ref> CITE TO PRIMARY SOURCES--> The development team was selecting worlds, planning to use all-new Disney worlds, along with Traverse Town and other original worlds,<ref>[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2010/11/17/kingdom_hearts_3d_update/ "Kingdom Hearts 3D Connects to Kingdom Hearts III"]</ref> one of which has been revealed to be based on ''[[wikipedia:The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame]]'' (although the world itself was featured earlier in the non-canonical ''[[El Cetro y el Reino]]''). Nomura has stated that, with the parallel development of ''[[w:c:finalfantasy:Final Fantasy Versus XIII|Final Fantasy Versus XIII]]'', he will make sure to retain any game elements that can't be put in ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' for use in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, November 17, 2010: '''Tetsuya Nomura''': "Since it's different than the Final Fantasy series which is founded on party play, the way the characters level up is different. Because there are various things that can and can't be done, the things I can't do in ''Final Fantasy Versus XIII'' I'm doing in ''Kingdom Hearts''".</ref> Nomura has also stated that the transition between playing as Sora and playing as Riku will be forced upon and sudden, and can occur while simply walking around. The game also has the keyword of "drop", as in something falling. As well, the 3D effect of the Nintendo 3DS will be used more for "going into the screen" rather than things popping out.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, January 26, 2011.</ref> | ||
In July's issue of Weekly Famitsu, Nomura stated that the game will focus on the "hidden data" inside Sora. A secret movie was confirmed, along with new characters that will appear in Traverse Town. Nomura also stated that the Xehanort Saga will end with ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and there will be "answers" about ''Kingdom Hearts III'' in ''Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/07/13/famitsu_squenix_feature/ "Kingdom Hearts 3D, Final Fantasy XI, Dissidia and More in Famitsu"]</ref> | In July's issue of Weekly Famitsu, Nomura stated that the game will focus on the "hidden data" inside Sora. A secret movie was confirmed, along with new characters that will appear in Traverse Town. Nomura also stated that the Xehanort Saga will end with ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and there will be "answers" about ''Kingdom Hearts III'' in ''Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>[http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/2011/07/13/famitsu_squenix_feature/ "Kingdom Hearts 3D, Final Fantasy XI, Dissidia and More in Famitsu"]</ref> | ||
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The December issue of V Jump announced the inclusion of "[[Country of the Musketeers]]", a world based on ''[[wikipedia:Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers|Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers]]'', making it the first world to originate from a direct-to-video feature. It also revealed the inclusion of Joshua and Beat from ''The World Ends with You''. | The December issue of V Jump announced the inclusion of "[[Country of the Musketeers]]", a world based on ''[[wikipedia:Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers|Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers]]'', making it the first world to originate from a direct-to-video feature. It also revealed the inclusion of Joshua and Beat from ''The World Ends with You''. | ||
During Jump Festa 2012, a playable demo and a trailer were shown. The trailer shows the return of [[Lea]], the [[Young Xehanort|unknown figure]] from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', shown without his hood, and [[Ventus]]. [[Shiki]], [[Beat]], [[Rhyme]], and [[Joshua]] were also shown to be appearing alongside [[Neku]]. The game was announced to have a release date in March 2012.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/16/axel-terranort-and-ventus-resurface-in-kingdom-hearts-3d-in-march-2012/ '''''Siliconera''': Axel, Terranort, And Ventus Resurface | During Jump Festa 2012, a playable demo and a trailer were shown. The trailer shows the return of [[Lea]], the [[Young Xehanort|unknown figure]] from ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', shown without his hood, and [[Ventus]]. [[Shiki]], [[Beat]], [[Rhyme]], and [[Joshua]] were also shown to be appearing alongside [[Neku]]. The game was announced to have a release date in March 2012.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/16/axel-terranort-and-ventus-resurface-in-kingdom-hearts-3d-in-march-2012/ '''''Siliconera''': Axel, Terranort, And Ventus Resurface in ''Kingdom Hearts 3D'' In March 2012'']</ref> "[[The Grid]]", a world based on ''[[wikipedia:Tron: Legacy|Tron: Legacy]]'', was revealed, and like [[Space Paranoids]] in ''Kingdom Hearts II'', Sora and Riku's outfits will change to match the location.<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/16/kingdom-hearts-3d-dream-drop-distance-has-tron-legacy-world/ '''''Siliconera''': ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''' Has Tron Legacy World'']</ref> | ||
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A January 2012 interview in ''Famitsu'' revealed more details about the game, including a world based on ''Fantasia'', [[Symphony of Sorcery]], and the return of the [[Young Xehanort|Enigmatic Man]] from ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep'', reportedly revealed to be a younger form of Master Xehanort.{{fact}} In regards to the game's ending, Nomura commented that the original "shocking ending" he had had in mind had not been approved, and subsequently changed to a mere "surprising ending". Nomura also added that the game's secret movie would again be a short one, and would relate to ''[[Signs of What's Next]]''.--> | A January 2012 interview in ''Famitsu'' revealed more details about the game, including a world based on ''Fantasia'', [[Symphony of Sorcery]], and the return of the [[Young Xehanort|Enigmatic Man]] from ''Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep'', reportedly revealed to be a younger form of Master Xehanort.{{fact}} In regards to the game's ending, Nomura commented that the original "shocking ending" he had had in mind had not been approved, and subsequently changed to a mere "surprising ending". Nomura also added that the game's secret movie would again be a short one, and would relate to ''[[Signs of What's Next]]''.--> | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
The Tokyo Game Show had a playable demo, which earned the game top honors as "Best 3DS RPG"<ref>[http://rpgland.com/news/best-rpgs-of-the-tokyo-game-show/ Best RPGs of the Tokyo Game Show]</ref> in RPG Land's Tokyo Game Show Awards, following a hands-on report that praised the boss fights.<ref>[http://rpgland.com/kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance/kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-hands-on-tgs/ Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance hands-on]</ref> RPG Site also had good things to say in its impression, calling the demo bits "refreshing. | The Tokyo Game Show had a playable demo, which earned the game top honors as "Best 3DS RPG"<ref>[http://rpgland.com/news/best-rpgs-of-the-tokyo-game-show/ Best RPGs of the Tokyo Game Show]</ref> in RPG Land's Tokyo Game Show Awards, following a hands-on report that praised the boss fights.<ref>[http://rpgland.com/kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance/kingdom-hearts-dream-drop-distance-hands-on-tgs/ Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance hands-on]</ref> RPG Site also had good things to say in its impression, calling the demo bits "refreshing".<ref>[http://ds.rpgsite.net/articles/313-kingdom-hearts-3d-tokyo-game-show-handson Kingdom Hearts Tokyo Game Show hands-on report]</ref> Reception to the game's released trailers, demos and general information has been generally positive, and the game is ranked among ''Famitsu's'' 25 most wanted list in October 2011.<ref>[http://rpgland.com/famitsu-updates/famitsus-most-wanted-oct-16/ Dream Drop Distance 22nd most wanted]</ref> | ||
In the first review, ''Famitsu'' gave ''Dream Drop Distance'' a rating of 10/9/10/9, or a total of 38/40, in their March 22, 2012 issue. This review makes ''Dream Drop Distance'' the second highest rated game in the series, after ''Kingdom Hearts II''.{{fact}}<!--<ref>http://kh13.com/news/27375-kingdom-hearts-3d-in-march-22-issue-of-famitsu-weekly/#601293</ref>--> | In the first review, ''Famitsu'' gave ''Dream Drop Distance'' a rating of 10/9/10/9, or a total of 38/40, in their March 22, 2012 issue. This review makes ''Dream Drop Distance'' the second highest rated game in the series, after ''Kingdom Hearts II''.{{fact}}<!--<ref>http://kh13.com/news/27375-kingdom-hearts-3d-in-march-22-issue-of-famitsu-weekly/#601293</ref>--> | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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File:Sora & Riku KH3D.png|Promotional image of Sora and Riku | File:Sora & Riku KH3D.png|Promotional image of Sora and Riku. | ||
File:Sora & Riku Artwork KH3D.png|Artwork of Sora and Riku | File:Sora & Riku Artwork KH3D.png|Artwork of Sora and Riku. | ||
File:Promotional Art KH3D.png|Promotional artwork of Sora, Riku, and their Dream Eater partners | File:Promotional Art KH3D.png|Promotional artwork of Sora, Riku, and their Dream Eater partners. | ||
File:KH3D Promotional Poster.png|A poster featuring Sora, Riku, and their new companions | File:KH3D Promotional Poster.png|A poster featuring Sora, Riku, and their new companions. | ||
File:Promotional Art (Sora Version) KH3D.png|Promotional Art from the game's official Japanese website | File:Promotional Art (Sora Version) KH3D.png|Promotional Art from the game's official Japanese website. | ||
File:Promotional Art (Riku Version) KH3D.png|Promotional Art from the game's official Japanese website | File:Promotional Art (Riku Version) KH3D.png|Promotional Art from the game's official Japanese website. | ||
File:Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts 3D 3DS.png|Limited Edition Japanese 3DS | File:Limited Edition Kingdom Hearts 3D 3DS.png|Limited Edition Japanese 3DS. | ||
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File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart JP.png|Japanese cover art | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart JP.png|Japanese cover art. | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart NA.png|North American cover art | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart NA.png|North American cover art. | ||
File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart EU.png|European cover art | File:Kingdom Hearts 3D Dream Drop Distance Boxart EU.png|European cover art. | ||
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The short version begins with Sora and Riku awakening in Traverse Town and calling out to each other, only to be encountered by characters from ''The World Ends with You''. Joshua speaks with Neku, imploring him not to give up. In the library of Disney Castle, Maleficent and Pete hold Minnie hostage while confronted by Mickey, Donald and Goofy. Maleficent tells them of her past encounter with Master Xehanort and how she learned of the seven hearts of pure light from him. Sora and Riku are shown fighting huge Dream Eaters in Traverse Town. At one point, a man in a black coat appears before Sora and Neku. Neku charges at the man, but is dispatched and Sora passes out from dizziness. Shorter versions of the pre-rendered videos from ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' are shown along with some gameplay videos as Yen Sid explains the nature of the World of Sleep. At one point, Sora is shown fighting a large Dream Eater while protecting a carriage in Country of the | |||
The short version begins with Sora and Riku awakening in Traverse Town and calling out to each other, only to be encountered by characters from ''The World Ends with You''. Joshua speaks with Neku, imploring him not to give up. In the library of Disney Castle, Maleficent and Pete hold Minnie hostage while confronted by Mickey, Donald and Goofy. Maleficent tells them of her past encounter with Master Xehanort and how she learned of the seven hearts of pure light from him. Sora and Riku are shown fighting huge Dream Eaters in Traverse Town. At one point, a man in a black coat appears before Sora and Neku. Neku charges at the man, but is dispatched and Sora passes out from dizziness. Shorter versions of the pre-rendered videos from ''Kingdom Hearts'', ''Kingdom Hearts II'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' are shown along with some gameplay videos as Yen Sid explains the nature of the World of Sleep. At one point, Sora is shown fighting a large Dream Eater while protecting a carriage in Country of the Musketeers, and facing Rinzler in The Grid. The game's Augmented Reality system is demonstrated, allowing players to play with the Dream Eaters they catch. | |||
Sora awakens alone on a dark beach, comparing it to something Yen Sid described to him. Riku speaks with Joshua in Traverse Town. Musketeers Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Queen Minnie face Pete, who is aboard a boat. Riku rushes to engage the Gargoyle Dream Eater on a bridge in La Cité des Cloches. Sora converses with [[Victor, Hugo, and Laverne]], and is stunned to see that they are alive. Three Beagle Boys guard a treasure chest, but flee when Musketeers Mickey, Donald and Goofy charge towards them. The [[Blue Fairy]] speaks with Pinocchio and Jiminy, who are inside Stromboli's cage. Ansem picks up Frollo's discarded sword and points it at Riku outside Notre Dame. Sora and Musketeers Mickey, Donald and Goofy do the ''All for one, one for all salute''. Pinocchio and Jiminy are swallowed by Monstro with Sora calling out to them. Frollo harasses Esmeralda in the Court of Miracles from behind and Sora rushes forward to stop him. Riku teaches Quasimodo about inner beauty inside Notre Dame, and Quasimodo swings down from the cathedral to save Esmeralda from being executed. In Country of the Musketeers, Sora expresses delight at Riku having been there. Back in Disney Castle, Lea appears as an adult in a black coat and introduces himself. In Traverse Town, Sora and Riku face a man in a black coat, who removes his hood and reveals himself as the Unknown. The game logo ends the trailer with a release date for March 2012. | Sora awakens alone on a dark beach, comparing it to something Yen Sid described to him. Riku speaks with Joshua in Traverse Town. Musketeers Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Queen Minnie face Pete, who is aboard a boat. Riku rushes to engage the Gargoyle Dream Eater on a bridge in La Cité des Cloches. Sora converses with [[Victor, Hugo, and Laverne]], and is stunned to see that they are alive. Three Beagle Boys guard a treasure chest, but flee when Musketeers Mickey, Donald and Goofy charge towards them. The [[Blue Fairy]] speaks with Pinocchio and Jiminy, who are inside Stromboli's cage. Ansem picks up Frollo's discarded sword and points it at Riku outside Notre Dame. Sora and Musketeers Mickey, Donald and Goofy do the ''All for one, one for all salute''. Pinocchio and Jiminy are swallowed by Monstro with Sora calling out to them. Frollo harasses Esmeralda in the Court of Miracles from behind and Sora rushes forward to stop him. Riku teaches Quasimodo about inner beauty inside Notre Dame, and Quasimodo swings down from the cathedral to save Esmeralda from being executed. In Country of the Musketeers, Sora expresses delight at Riku having been there. Back in Disney Castle, Lea appears as an adult in a black coat and introduces himself. In Traverse Town, Sora and Riku face a man in a black coat, who removes his hood and reveals himself as the Unknown. The game logo ends the trailer with a release date for March 2012. | ||
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A set of pre-rendered videos is shown with "Passion" played in the background. Sora and Kairi run towards Riku on Destiny Islands, but the world's destruction is shown. Sora falls down the spiral staircase in Castle Oblivion as Kairi calls out to him and turns into Naminé. Before hitting the floor, Sora turns into Roxas and is confronted by Xion, who disappears and is replaced by Axel. Axel summons his chakrams as Roxas charges towards him with the Oathkeeper and Oblivion. The scene molds into the final fight between Sora, Riku and Xemnas, with Sora and Riku wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion instead of the Kingdom Key and Way to the Dawn. In the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort appears behind Sora and Riku and prepares to strike them with a purple orb, but Mickey stops him at the last minute. Master Xehanort flees to higher ground, but Sora, Riku and Mickey give chase. | A set of pre-rendered videos is shown with "Passion" played in the background. Sora and Kairi run towards Riku on Destiny Islands, but the world's destruction is shown. Sora falls down the spiral staircase in Castle Oblivion as Kairi calls out to him and turns into Naminé. Before hitting the floor, Sora turns into Roxas and is confronted by Xion, who disappears and is replaced by Axel. Axel summons his chakrams as Roxas charges towards him with the Oathkeeper and Oblivion. The scene molds into the final fight between Sora, Riku and Xemnas, with Sora and Riku wielding the Oathkeeper and Oblivion instead of the Kingdom Key and Way to the Dawn. In the Keyblade Graveyard, Master Xehanort appears behind Sora and Riku and prepares to strike them with a purple orb, but Mickey stops him at the last minute. Master Xehanort flees to higher ground, but Sora, Riku and Mickey give chase. | ||
Returning to in-game-engine graphics, Sora finds Quasimodo unwittingly riding a Nightmare [[Zou Elephant]] at the Festival of Fools and unsuccessfully tries to warn him. Riku prepares to fight a Dream Eater inside Notre Dame, but it is apparently destroyed first by Victor, Hugo and Laverne. Quasimodo offers to help Esmeralda out of the cathedral. In The Grid, Sora is awed by the sight of a Recognizer, while Riku, having been captured by Black Guards, becomes acquainted with Sam Flynn. Sora prepares to engage Rinzler in battle with Kevin Flynn, Sam and Quorra watching from a distance, unaware of the nature of the Keyblade. In Country of the Musketeers, Sora, Mickey, Donald and Goofy do the "''All for one, one for all!''" salute. Sora asks about Pete, their captain, but Pete himself appears. The Beagle Boys steal a device from Minnie, who asks Riku to recover it. In Prankster's Paradise, Sora orders a differently-colored Pinocchio to flee with Jiminy, but Pinocchio turns into a Dream Eater. Inside Monstro, Geppetto explains to Riku that Pinocchio has wandered off again, with Riku recollecting the situation from the first game. Sora becomes acquainted with the Blue Fairy. In Symphony of Sorcery, Mickey tries on Yen Sid's hat and begins playing with the magic. Inside Monstro, Pinocchio explains to Riku how he has learned a lot from Jiminy. In The Grid, Sora tries to get Rinzler to remember his past as Tron, but Rinzler attacks. Quorra appears to aid Sora in battle. In La Cité des Cloches, Quasimodo swings down from Notre Dame to rescue Esmeralda from execution, while Riku implores Quasimodo to follow his heart rather than obey Frollo. In Symphony of Sorcery, Sora apparently unlocks a new ability. In Country of the Musketeers, in a scene reminiscent from the movie, Goofy grabs Mickey, jumps out of the tower window and lands on a tree branch which catapults them both back into the tower, sending the Beagle Boys falling through the opposite window into the river. In Symphony of Sorcery, Mickey promises to lend Riku his power someday. Several gameplay videos are then shown. The option to switch from Sora to Riku is displayed, as well as a battle with Ursula in her gigantic form with Sora and Riku apparently in their ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire. | Returning to in-game-engine graphics, Sora finds Quasimodo unwittingly riding a Nightmare [[Zou Elephant]] at the Festival of Fools and unsuccessfully tries to warn him. Riku prepares to fight a Dream Eater inside Notre Dame, but it is apparently destroyed first by Victor, Hugo and Laverne. Quasimodo offers to help Esmeralda out of the cathedral. In The Grid, Sora is awed by the sight of a Recognizer, while Riku, having been captured by Black Guards, becomes acquainted with Sam Flynn. Sora prepares to engage Rinzler in battle with Kevin Flynn, Sam and Quorra watching from a distance, unaware of the nature of the Keyblade. In Country of the Musketeers, Sora, Mickey, Donald and Goofy do the "''All for one, one for all!''" salute. Sora asks about Pete, their captain, but Pete himself appears. The Beagle Boys steal a device from Minnie, who asks Riku to recover it. In Prankster's Paradise, Sora orders a differently-colored Pinocchio to flee with Jiminy, but Pinocchio turns into a Dream Eater. Inside Monstro, Geppetto explains to Riku that Pinocchio has wandered off again, with Riku recollecting the situation from the first game. Sora becomes acquainted with the Blue Fairy. In Symphony of Sorcery, Mickey tries on Yen Sid's hat and begins playing with the magic. | ||
Inside Monstro, Pinocchio explains to Riku how he has learned a lot from Jiminy. In The Grid, Sora tries to get Rinzler to remember his past as Tron, but Rinzler attacks. Quorra appears to aid Sora in battle. In La Cité des Cloches, Quasimodo swings down from Notre Dame to rescue Esmeralda from execution, while Riku implores Quasimodo to follow his heart rather than obey Frollo. In Symphony of Sorcery, Sora apparently unlocks a new ability. In Country of the Musketeers, in a scene reminiscent from the movie, Goofy grabs Mickey, jumps out of the tower window and lands on a tree branch which catapults them both back into the tower, sending the Beagle Boys falling through the opposite window into the river. In Symphony of Sorcery, Mickey promises to lend Riku his power someday. Several gameplay videos are then shown. The option to switch from Sora to Riku is displayed, as well as a battle with Ursula in her gigantic form with Sora and Riku apparently in their ''Kingdom Hearts'' attire. | |||
In Traverse Town, Riku is confronted by the Unknown, who callously steps on Shiki's Mr. Mew toy while walking towards him. Roxas and Axel are shown talking on the Station Tower in [[Twilight Town]], eating [[Sea-salt ice cream]] where Roxas reminds Axel that he would always be there to bring him back. In the computer room inside Hollow Bastion, Lea, wearing a black coat, awakens and sees his reflection in the window, noticing that the scars that were under his eyes while he was Axel are now gone. In the Mysterious Tower, Yen Sid informs Sora and Riku that in order to defeat Xehanort, they will have to rescue those in sadness and open the seven keyholes of sleep. In Traverse Town, Sora speaks with Joshua, who claims that a world was split into two and maybe the Unknown has something to do with it. In La Cité des Cloches, Riku confronts Frollo on the balconies of Notre Dame. Frollo, surrounded by darkness, sets the Gargoyle Dream Eater on Riku. In Traverse Town, a Dream Eater fires a fireball at Neku, but Sora blocks it in time. Shiki is seen lying in the fountain behind them. In The Grid, CLU 2 offers Sora that he will release Rinzler to him in exchange for the Keyblade, but Sora refuses. On the same balcony of Notre Dame, Riku is confronted by Ansem and the Unknown, and claims that he walks the "road to dawn" as he prepares to fight. In The Grid, the Unknown tells Sora that he will forget certain things he treasures forever. | |||
In the Mysterious Tower, Mickey suggests that he and Yen Sid aid Sora and Riku, and suggests that they follow the bonds of their hearts as Aqua told him long ago. In the World that Never Was, Sora prepares to fight Xigbar, who again quips about his glare's resemblance to that of Ventus. In a dark abyss, the Unknown tells Riku that he still has darkness in his heart. In The Grid, copies of Sora begin to disappear one by one until one is left, while Xemnas, unseen, claims to feel the memories inside him and questions if Sora is "the original". Yen Sid converses with Lea in the Mysterious Tower. In the throne room of the Castle that Never Was, Riku and Mickey rush towards an apparently captured Sora, but are hindered by Xemnas and Ansem as Master Xehanort watches with glee. Outside Memory's Skyscraper, a ring of bullets from Xigbar's Sharpshooter rains around Sora, and each one turns into a figure in a black coat, the one facing Sora being the Unknown, who offers his hand to Sora and says "''We'll go together''". | |||
Images of a blackened version of Ventus's armor (with the Nightmare Dream Eater symbol on his visor), normal armored Ventus lying on an Awakening station, Naminé, Xion, Riku, Kairi, Terra, Aqua, a red-eyed Unknown in a black coat, Xehanort's Guardian, Sora sitting in a throne in the Castle that Never Was, and several people sitting in the other thrones with Master Xehanort in the highest one are shown. The game logo ends the trailer with the release date for March 29th, 2012 and an offer for the 10th Anniversary Box. | Images of a blackened version of Ventus's armor (with the Nightmare Dream Eater symbol on his visor), normal armored Ventus lying on an Awakening station, Naminé, Xion, Riku, Kairi, Terra, Aqua, a red-eyed Unknown in a black coat, Xehanort's Guardian, Sora sitting in a throne in the Castle that Never Was, and several people sitting in the other thrones with Master Xehanort in the highest one are shown. The game logo ends the trailer with the release date for March 29th, 2012 and an offer for the 10th Anniversary Box. | ||