Why I Adore Kingdom Hearts 2

Let me explain, through retrospective, why Kingdom Hearts 2 ought to blow your socks off.

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Kingdom Hearts 2. HD. PS2. PS3. PS4. KingK. Review. Critique. Retrospective.

[KingKlonoa]

You know, it may seem like I'm dogging on the original a little bit in this video, but that's only because the sequel is just that great. I still really like the original, and consider them both to be amazing. Just wanted to put this here in case anyone happens to get the wrong impression.

[senseker]

“Looks like my summer vacation is... over”.

Still brings me to tears.

[KiraLawliet]

I think I'm one of the few people who went into KH2 blind and didn't mind any bit of Roxas' storyline. I mean, we all knew Sora, Donald, and Goofy would jump into the mix at some point, and it was clear that whatever was going on with this strange unfamiliar kid was connected to Sora in some way. Even as a young fourth grader playing this game for the first time, I could immediately tell that they were building up some mystery for a big reveal. Not to mention that the prologue was really nice from a storytelling standpoint, as it was easily the most human and down-to-earth section of the series. I really don't understand why so many people had so little patience with this part of the game.

[Zinervawyrm]

Sora is a fun character because he genuinely feels like he'd be your friend if you met him for real. He already feels like a real friend. That, I think is a lot more fun to write a character like that than a blank slate character who you want to imagine yourself as in the role.

[rhymes]

"Looks like my summer vacation... is over." Man, that hurts. Sends chills down my body thinking about Roxas as a whole. Being this what I assume to be high schooler who, out of nowhere, is being blamed for some supernatural crime, seeing things others aren't, remembering details differently, seeing time stop, start back up, reflections coming from water, illusions popping everywhere. It's like we're watching this kid slowly lose his grip on reality, only to be told, "You have to die, so that he can live." Like, can he even be sure that what he's seeing is real?? I know I'd be questioning everything I saw, not trust anything for what it appears to be.

[michaelgillespie]

"It's still a mess, but it"'s a beautiful mess".

That is the absolutely perfect way to describe Kingdom Hearts

[KaimArgonarEyyyy]

Yoko Shimomura is a true goddess. Every piece enhances the Kingdom Hearts games, and the same can be said in Final Fantasy XV. She is just absolutely amazing.

[sofiamatos]

I would say Agrabah was more about Iago's search for a new identity and forgiveness rather than Aladdin. Aladdin's journey was pretty much over, it was about the group coming to accept Iago as a new friend.

[petergrauer]

That was hands down the best way to describe the Roxas fight prior to the last chapter. An uneasy victory and an uneasy loss.

[wilderfox]

Can we just take a moment and salute Long Haired Riku? Dude looked dope with the long locks

[SupernerdScrawl]

Kairi: This is my boyfriend Sora, and this is his boyfriend Riku.

[TheBlackCloakedMan]

Kingdom Hearts 2 was the first in the series I played. I was mad at Sora for taking Roxas, the character I had spent two hours bonding with, away from me.

[Haedox]

Very upset that you didn't mention the scene where Riku furiously grabs Mickey in a fit of sexual passion, professing his love for his majesty. Other than that, I guess this was a fantastic retrospective.

[bubbajoe]

True facts, Riku on Destiny Islands was your tutorial on revenge value in Kingdom hearts games.

[fangzntalonz]

I wish I could play this game for the first time again. Learning Roxas’ tragedy organically the way the intro in 2 does is amazing.

[Speed_Tales_]

"You can't necessarily place yourself in his shoes"
Well, of course not! They're fucking huge!

[robinthejoker]

"GOOFY!!"
"Come on Goofy! You have to get up! I'm sorry I ate the Ice Cream..."
"This isn't happening...this CAN'T be happening..."
"Oooohhh...Goofy..."
...
"They'll pay for this..!"
*throws coat off like a boss and pulls out keyblade*

[Scarlight]

I just beat this game today on PS4 for the first time. I absolutely loved it. My only complaints are how empty some worlds can feel, like Agrabah for example is huge but really empty, which makes it feel dull(couldn’t you spare a few npcs square?). Other than that, I don’t have any problems. This game is a masterpiece and I loved it.

[drfreshey]

17:00 Agrabah's story in this game isn't supposed to be about Aladdin's struggle with his identity. It'a about Iago's.

[smackedpickle]

I think my favorite scene in the game is Sora's first departure from Twilight Town.

Roxas' summer vacation line always gives me chills and tears me up every now and then, but the first time I played through KH2 since playing it as a kid, when the tear falls before he gets on the train, I had the same sudden tear, same eye and all.

Idunno what made it resonate with me so hard, maybe because I've also left the place where I grew up with all my friends, and that tear is definitely Roxas' pain at leaving his friends behind.

And man, when Sora says "You I'm sad." UGH.

WHY IS THIS GAME SO PERFECT

HOW DOES A FREAKING DISNEY ANIME GAME HAVE THE SAME EMOTIONAL RESONANCE AS THE FREAKING LAST OF US

I NEED AN ADULT

AND I'M AN ADULT