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The game was first announced at E3 2010, simply known as '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D'''''. A demo version of the game was made available on the Nintendo eShop on June 22, 2012. ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' is the first game in the series to see a release in Europe and Australia before North America. | The game was first announced at E3 2010, simply known as '''''Kingdom Hearts 3D'''''. A demo version of the game was made available on the Nintendo eShop on June 22, 2012. ''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance'' is the first game in the series to see a release in Europe and Australia before North America. | ||
The game was remastered in HD | The game was remastered in HD as ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'', released as part of ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' for PlayStation 4, XBox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
Pre-production began while ''Birth By Sleep'' was wrapping production, with most of the team returning to work on this new entry. Developers that worked on ''{{w|The World Ends with You}}'' were also brought on, which is why characters from that game appeared in place of ''Final Fantasy'' characters. During conceptualization, Tetsuya Nomura wanted to improve movement and combat to be flashier and more dynamic. This eventually led to the creation of [[Flowmotion]]. After deciding what system to make the game for, the team decided on the Nintendo 3DS due to the team liking the final hardware. The handheld systems's high-spec graphics processing made the game's graphics nearly on-par with those of the PS2 titles, and system's 3D technology was used to add immersion when 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 3D effect is used more for "going into the screen" rather than things popping out.<ref>Weekly Famitsu, January 26, 2011.</ref> | |||
The development team was selecting worlds, planning to use all-new Disney worlds, along with Traverse Town and other original worlds,<ref name="andriasang.com"/> one of which was revealed to be based on ''{{w|The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame}}''—although the world itself was featured earlier in the non-canonical ''[[The Sceptre and the Kingdom]]''. | The development team was selecting worlds, planning to use all-new Disney worlds, along with Traverse Town and other original worlds,<ref name="andriasang.com"/> one of which was revealed to be based on ''{{w|The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996 film)|The Hunchback of Notre Dame}}''—although the world itself was featured earlier in the non-canonical ''[[The Sceptre and the Kingdom]]''. | ||
Nomura stated that with the parallel development of ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Versus XIII}}'' (now ''Final Fantasy XV''), he would make sure to retain any game elements that can't be put in that game for use in ''Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>'''''{{w|Weekly Famitsu}}'' Vol. 1144''' (11/18/2010); '''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 also stated the transition between playing as Sora and playing as Riku is forced and sudden, and can occur while simply walking around. The game also has the keyword of "drop", as in something falling. | Nomura stated that with the parallel development of ''{{ff|Final Fantasy Versus XIII}}'' (now ''Final Fantasy XV'') made the titles feel similar. However, he assured that he would make sure to retain any game elements that can't be put in that game for use in ''Dream Drop Distance''.<ref>'''''{{w|Weekly Famitsu}}'' Vol. 1144''' (11/18/2010); '''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 also stated the transition between playing as Sora and playing as Riku is forced and sudden, and can occur while simply walking around. The game also has the keyword of "drop", as in something falling. | ||
In July | In the July, 2011 issue of Weekly Famitsu, Nomura stated the game focuses on the "hidden data" inside Sora. A secret movie was confirmed, along with new characters in Traverse Town. Nomura stated that the Xehanort Saga ends with ''Kingdom Hearts III'' and there are 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> | ||
A trailer and a playable demo were shown at the 2011 Tokyo Game Show. The demo included [[Neku Sakuraba]], the protagonist of another Square Enix title, ''The World Ends with You'',<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/14/kingdom-hearts-3d-features-characters-from-the-world-ends-with-you/ '''''Siliconera''': Kingdom Hearts 3D features characters from The World Ends with You'']</ref> and showed Sora and Riku's new outfits,<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/15/first-look-at-sora-riku-and-nekus-new-looks-in-kingdom-hearts-3d/ '''''Siliconera''': First look at Sora, Riku and Neku's new looks in Kingdom Hearts 3D'']</ref> and the first official confirmation of the game's new species, Dream Eaters, which serve as both party members and generic enemies. The game was confirmed for a Spring 2012 release in Japan, and Nomura claimed that it was 60-70% complete. | A trailer and a playable demo were shown at the 2011 Tokyo Game Show. The demo included [[Neku Sakuraba]], the protagonist of another Square Enix title, ''The World Ends with You'',<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/14/kingdom-hearts-3d-features-characters-from-the-world-ends-with-you/ '''''Siliconera''': Kingdom Hearts 3D features characters from The World Ends with You'']</ref> and showed Sora and Riku's new outfits,<ref>[http://www.siliconera.com/2011/09/15/first-look-at-sora-riku-and-nekus-new-looks-in-kingdom-hearts-3d/ '''''Siliconera''': First look at Sora, Riku and Neku's new looks in Kingdom Hearts 3D'']</ref> and the first official confirmation of the game's new species, Dream Eaters, which serve as both party members and generic enemies. The game was confirmed for a Spring 2012 release in Japan, and Nomura claimed that it was 60-70% complete. | ||
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"Mementos", a feature announced on the official ''Kingdom Hearts'' blog, provides a summary of previously released ''Kingdom Hearts'' games. It is also a facsimile to [[Theater Mode]], containing all cutscenes viewed up to the player's point in the game. Like ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the game has two save slots. | "Mementos", a feature announced on the official ''Kingdom Hearts'' blog, provides a summary of previously released ''Kingdom Hearts'' games. It is also a facsimile to [[Theater Mode]], containing all cutscenes viewed up to the player's point in the game. Like ''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded'', the game has two save slots. | ||
An updated version patch from v1.0 to v1.1 was released on May 25, 2012 | After a relatively short development time of roughly two years, the game finally released on March 29, 2012 in Japan. An updated version patch from v1.0 to v1.1 was released on May 25, 2012,<ref>[http://support.jp.square-enix.com/news.php?id=1385&la=0&n=2&drt=1337927100&tag=4d3ebab28ccb1b76ad9d62c2b78a57ddfb5effa9 '''''Square Enix JP Support''''']</ref> which fixes several minor bugs in the initial release. This was the version used for the international release later that year in July. | ||
==Setting== | ==Setting== | ||
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More than ten 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 [[Sleeping Worlds|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 and acquire the [[power of waking]], the ability to free hearts from sleep. 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. | More than ten 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 [[Sleeping Worlds|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 and acquire the [[power of waking]], the ability to free hearts from sleep. 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. | ||
[[File:Lea Awakens 02 KH3D.png|thumb | [[File:Lea Awakens 02 KH3D.png|thumb|Lea, now human, awakens in Radiant Garden]] | ||
Meanwhile, back in 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 absence of Braig and Isa concerns him. Ienzo explains that when a [[Heartless]] and Nobody of a specific person are destroyed, they return to the world where they lost their heart in the first place, unless their world was destroyed and thus awaken in [[Traverse Town]]. Lea, however, remembers that Braig and [[Isa]] were in Radiant Garden with them when they became [[Xigbar]] and [[Saïx]], so they should be here, in Radiant Garden. After that Lea goes on search for missing apprentices. | Meanwhile, back in 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 absence of Braig and Isa concerns him. Ienzo explains that when a [[Heartless]] and Nobody of a specific person are destroyed, they return to the world where they lost their heart in the first place, unless their world was destroyed and thus awaken in [[Traverse Town]]. Lea, however, remembers that Braig and [[Isa]] were in Radiant Garden with them when they became [[Xigbar]] and [[Saïx]], so they should be here, in Radiant Garden. After that Lea goes on a search for missing apprentices. | ||
[[File:The Worlds' Data | [[File:The Worlds' Data 04 KH3D.png|thumb|left|Minnie escapes Maleficent and Pete at Disney Castle.]] | ||
While overseeing the exam with Yen Sid, [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] 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 for Minnie to escape. 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 to Yen Sid. | While overseeing the exam with Yen Sid, [[Mickey Mouse|Mickey]], [[Donald Duck|Donald]], and [[Goofy]] 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 for Minnie to escape. 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 to Yen Sid. | ||
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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 [[Real 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, Xion, 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 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 [[Real 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, Xion, 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 falls into the darkness, but his broken heart is enveloped by Ventus's [[Keyblade Armor]]. | ||
[[File:Where It Started 02 KH3D.png|thumb | [[File:Where It Started 02 KH3D.png|thumb|Young Xehanort explain to Sora who he is.]] | ||
Riku eventually arrives in the Castle, where he finds Sora's comatose body floating within a force field. After fighting a [[Anti Black Coat|mysterious enemy]] born from Sora's nightmare, Ansem drags Riku into darkness. He then explains that Riku had been fighting in Sora's dreams all along, acting as a Spirit 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 the conversation he had with Terra 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 finds Sora's comatose body floating within a force field. After fighting a [[Anti Black Coat|mysterious enemy]] born from Sora's nightmare, Ansem drags Riku into darkness. He then explains that Riku had been fighting in Sora's dreams all along, acting as a Spirit 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 the conversation he had with Terra 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. | ||
[[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 03 KH3D.png|thumb|left|Mickey and Riku confront Xehanort.]] | [[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 03 KH3D.png|thumb|left|Mickey and Riku confront Xehanort.]] | ||
With the help of Spirits, Riku locates Sora in the Castle throne room, while Master Xehanort is still being formed on the highest throne. Mickey arrives just in time to halt Xehanort's resurrection by casting [[Stop|Stopza]]. However, Master Xehanort possesses his younger version and thus nullify Mickey's spell. Riku is forced to battle Young Xehanort and manages to defeat him, but Master Xehanort is already formed in his original old body. He then explains his past endeavors to Mickey and Riku, such as his failed attempt to create the [[χ-blade]] 11 years ago, and [[Kingdom Hearts I|both]] [[Kingdom Hearts II|attempts]] later to create Kingdom Hearts was rushed. But now his intention to create the new Organization XIII with fragments of his own hearts of pure darkness to clash against seven lights to start a new [[Keyblade War]] which will lead to recreation of the χ-blade. Riku and Mickey try to stop him here but restrained by Ansem and Xemnas. Unable to do something, they both watch as Master Xehanort prepares to place a fragment of his heart inside Sora, but Lea arrives on the scene and protects the boy. Master Xehanort retaliates by setting one of the Organization's members on Lea, who turns out to be Saïx. 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 to Mickey that day of clash between his 13 darknesses and King's 7 lights is near. | With the help of Spirits, Riku locates Sora in the Castle throne room, while Master Xehanort is still being formed on the highest throne. Mickey arrives just in time to halt Xehanort's resurrection by casting [[Stop|Stopza]]. However, Master Xehanort possesses his younger version and thus nullify Mickey's spell. Riku is forced to battle Young Xehanort and manages to defeat him, but Master Xehanort is already formed in his original old body. He then explains his past endeavors to Mickey and Riku, such as his failed attempt to create the [[χ-blade]] 11 years ago, and [[Kingdom Hearts I|both]] [[Kingdom Hearts II|attempts]] later to create Kingdom Hearts was rushed. But now his intention to create the new Organization XIII with fragments of his own hearts of pure darkness to clash against seven lights to start a new [[Keyblade War]] which will lead to recreation of the χ-blade. Riku and Mickey try to stop him here but are restrained by Ansem and Xemnas. Unable to do something, they both watch as Master Xehanort prepares to place a fragment of his heart inside Sora, but Lea arrives on the scene and protects the boy. Master Xehanort retaliates by setting one of the Organization's members on Lea, who turns out to be Saïx. 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 to Mickey that day of clash between his 13 darknesses and King's 7 lights is near. | ||
[[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 07 KH3D.png|thumb | [[File:Seven Lights, Thirteen Darknesses 07 KH3D.png|thumb|Xehanort promises to Mickey that the new Keyblade War is near.]] | ||
Sora's comatose body is brought back to Yen Sid's tower, where Riku enters his body with the power of waking and restores his heart by gathering its broken pieces and fighting Sora inside [[Ventus]]'s Keyblade Armor, in form of a [[Armored Ventus Nightmare|Nightmare]]. Though Riku manages to defeat Sora and free him from the armor, he stumbles into a digital representation of [[Destiny Islands]], where he meets up with facsimiles of Roxas, Ventus, and Xion, and eventually [[Ansem the Wise]], who explains to Riku that he has actually accessed the research data the true Ansem hid inside Sora during his slumber [[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories|a year ago]]. Ansem then asks boy, what is his name, to which Riku tells his name. | Sora's comatose body is brought back to Yen Sid's tower, where Riku enters his body with the power of waking and restores his heart by gathering its broken pieces and fighting Sora inside [[Ventus]]'s Keyblade Armor, in form of a [[Armored Ventus Nightmare|Nightmare]]. Though Riku manages to defeat Sora and free him from the armor, he stumbles into a digital representation of [[Destiny Islands]], where he meets up with facsimiles of Roxas, Ventus, and Xion, and eventually [[Ansem the Wise]], who explains to Riku that he has actually accessed the research data the true Ansem hid inside Sora during his slumber [[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories|a year ago]]. Ansem then asks boy, what is his name, to which Riku tells his name. | ||
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===''[[Another Guardian of Light]]''=== | ===''[[Another Guardian of Light]]''=== | ||
Not long after, Yen Sid plans to gather seven Keyblade wielders to combat the new Organization and thwart Master Xehanort's plans. To this end, Yen Sid has Riku bring [[Kairi]] to him so she can be trained to wield her own Keyblade. | Not long after, Yen Sid plans to gather seven Keyblade wielders to combat the new Organization and thwart Master Xehanort's plans. To this end, Yen Sid has Riku bring [[Kairi]] to him so she can be trained to wield her own Keyblade. | ||
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The game prominently features the [[Flowmotion]] system, a mechanic that allows for fluid movement around the field by interacting with the environment. By sliding into certain environmental features, or simply landing on others, Sora and Riku can kick off walls, spin around poles, grind rails and more. While using Flowmotion, the player can seamlessly transition into an attack, damaging nearby enemies. | The game prominently features the [[Flowmotion]] system, a mechanic that allows for fluid movement around the field by interacting with the environment. By sliding into certain environmental features, or simply landing on others, Sora and Riku can kick off walls, spin around poles, grind rails and more. While using Flowmotion, the player can seamlessly transition into an attack, damaging nearby enemies. | ||
[[File:Dive Mode (Riku) 01 KH3D.png|thumb | [[File:Dive Mode (Riku) 01 KH3D.png|thumb|Riku in Dive Mode.]] | ||
The [[Gummi Ship]] sequences from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' are replaced with [[Dive Mode]] as the means of reaching new worlds. It is a free-falling stage during which the player must fulfill a given objective in order to enter the world, such as destroying a certain number of enemies, earning a certain number of points, or defeating a boss. Dive Mode showcases the 3D capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS. | The [[Gummi Ship]] sequences from ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'' are replaced with [[Dive Mode]] as the means of reaching new worlds. It is a free-falling stage during which the player must fulfill a given objective in order to enter the world, such as destroying a certain number of enemies, earning a certain number of points, or defeating a boss. Dive Mode showcases the 3D capabilities of the Nintendo 3DS. | ||
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==Worlds and | ==Worlds and characters== | ||
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