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KH seems like something that you had to Be There to get the most out of. Played KH2 Final Mix as a newcomer and was underwhelmed. The game world is insanely empty; (and if you know me, that's not a good thing in this case) just running around from one cardboard setpiece to another until the next floaty guy in leather broods your ear off. Writing is one thing, but the pacing is another. The dead air between dialogue is like a punchline. Has someone made a compilation of all the times a character stops to thank Sora, Donald, and Goofy--exclusively in that order? Finally, music is a huge factor in how much a game is able to immerse me despite whatever shortcomings--only figures that KH music doesn't appeal to me at all. I like Sanctuary and Hollow Bastion, though.

However, I did genuinely enjoy Birth by Sleep! Wouldn't know if that's a controversial line or not, but I guess I ultimately preferred its gameplay and writing. Music too, which came as a shock.

I think I like KH more in theory than in execution. If it read like the cartoon pilot, which wears its Disney half on its sleeve with strong, sincere character moments, (Goofy being a father figure to Sora stands out--that hasn't really happened in the games to my knowledge) I'd probably be a huge fan. Some parts of this ramble got away from me, but I do stand by it. Kingdom Hearts: a pretty cool idea maybe probably I think