Kingdom Hearts 3: 5 YEARS LATER (FROM MID TO MASTERPIECE!)

[@AmManTalks]

I'm glad KH3 made some improvements over time and that people enjoyed it. But there are many fundamental flaws that I don't think can be fixed through patches and dlc

[@helliagaming6255]

I want to thank my cousin for introducing this series for me, he REALLY loved this series and wanted me to get into it, sadly he took his life in 2020 and ever since I dived back into KH and falling back in love with this series, I wish he was here to see Sora come to smash, I miss you Charlie, thank you so much

[@Pulowski]

this makes me cry

[@Chester_them0lester]

Who is Charlie?

[@doomham7652]

@@Chester_them0lester Their cousin of course.

[@TimTeebone]

@@doomham7652 hampter

[@КонАзимов]

Sending loves! It’s great you have some amazing shared memories. Enjoy the journey knowing they are happy for you 💫

[@jacobpourchot6294]

Loved hearing from you directly. Thanks for opening up. I have been here since Road to Kingdom Hearts 3. Watching videos with your family talking in the background. I was a sophomore in high school watching you talk about preparing for college, and now I am in my second year of grad school myself. ❤

[@FredMaverik]

zoom zoom

[@TheJmlew11]

Quick little note. In KH2 critical mode you actually do more damage compared to other modes, not less.

[@mrbanks456]

Correct. It would not be as fun if that were not the case lol.

[@melee9183]

Kh2 truly did difficulty so right

[@JPer811]

@@melee9183stop glazing it, people do it enough

[@melee9183]

@JPer811 wym lmao

[@Ender41948]

@@JPer811 It's almost like Kingdom Hearts 2 was...you know, a good game?

[@arixmas325]

Kingdom Hearts got me through some of the loneliest moments in my life. It sucked me into its crazy narrative and took me on a magical adventure and pushed me to believe friendship was attainable to a younger me who needed to know that. It was a series that helped me discover my love for drawing and writing and inspired me creatively. It introduced me to anime and gave me an interest to play other video games out there. It’s sounds super cheesy but I don’t think I’d be who I am today without this series. I’m so grateful to it and the ppl in this community who make content for giving me so many fun memories throughout the years :3

[@Kayiose]

Felt af

[@lisacarpenter3787]

Kingdom Hearts was my childhood. It has always been special even with its flaws.

[@Kira1Lawliet]

Y'all wanna hear something that'll break your brains? 2024 is further away from the announcement trailer for KH3 (2013) than the announcement trailer was from the release of KH2 (2024-2013 = 11 years; 2013-2005 = 8 years).

[@Bidoof_7]

Owwwww. My head 😅

[@Astaticembrace]

Is this whole comment just the title of the new game?

[@kurusuakira6891]

And when do we hear the part that breaks our brains?

[@Raylightsen]

Doesn't make sense like kingdom hearts, so your comment is accurate.

[@roxaskinghearts]

in 2008 right after kh2 released and was hitting day one records a kh 1 themed commercial hit my tv showing kingdom hearts 3 as the logo and made me lose my mind im betting it was a instanced issue where only a tiny amount of people might of even accidentally caught it but i did and will sing that to the end of my days

[@dakuder]

we finally have a video complimenting KH3 instead of crapping on it relentlessly

[@_Lostinthesky]

Fr

[@Flufferpup]

I've seen several videos talking about the game positively. I think most of the initial reception was just a knee jerk reaction due to years of speculation and hype. While flawed, I personally put it second place after KH2. If I wasn't biased and KH2 wasn't my favourite game of all time, KH3 would be at the top for sure.

[@CaptainCJ97]

There's positive vids out there one of the biggest is kingK vids defending it for almost 2 hours

[@Jaxv3r]

I still hate it but at the same time I liked it since release ,like 65% hate it and 35% love it,but if I wanted to be harsher let's just say 75/25

[@mhiization]

All of these games are the same when it comes to story and writing. Kh1 was the best and all others was incoherent trash. I enjoy all of the games, while noting why some suck and KH3 and 2 were no different to me.

[@azurexcalibur]

Great video man, I had to like it twice. I just get goosebumps knowing that someone out there shares the same feeling for the series as I do. May your heart be your guiding key!

[@Zephhi]

I don't feel like much changed tbh. There weren't drastic enough changes to change my opinion on it

[@Ult0X]

@@Zephhi we have the same name

[@user-vc6]

For a normal fan i can see why people feel it’s not a great change, but if your hardcore playing on lv1 or pro codes ( or both) 14 super bosses that are all better then the original datas with amazing tracks is like 40 hours of crazy good game play,, it fukin feels amazing facing the xehenort dm or perfecting yozorza … limit cut is a love letter to kh2fm and if they just released that No game no story on I’d still feel the wait was worth it ..

[@fenn8422]

this went from a silly compilation to making me cry,im glad to have people like you in this community speaking messages of joy and sharing their experiences

[@Aggravath]

Ulgh.. pathetic & weak..

[@CoolOutBoy83]

Dude same here, I just had chills and cried all the entire video

[@jjj6854]

I really appreciate this video Sky! I was and still a huge fan of yours since back in the day and felt really sad when you left youtube. I'm glad to see your love for KH has come back stronger than ever and that you're able to do videos like this again! I hope to see you continue to grow into an even better content creator!

[@Foreriverricky]

I got so many kh stories... As a kid seeing the trailer being so enamored by what I was seeing and begging for it till I got it on my bday. Playin thru kh1 in 02-03 was something else. No other game was really like this. So cinematic, with gameplay that made my pre-teen eyes bleed for hours. Playing the game thru nights where my parents were fighting and this game transported me to another world. It was so enchanting, and I just wanted to be Sora so badly. To be able to leave my island and go on adventures. I would love to just spectate a young me playing that game, just to see that joy

[@damianyeary5674]

I grew up with the Kingdom Hearts series being a huge part of my life. I remember after getting my first device with access to KZbin, I began watching you in the beginning of your Kingdom Hearts 2 playthrough on the road to Kingdom Hearts 3. Coming home after school each day to watch your videos was so exciting. I continued watching until you deleted your last channel, which deeply saddened me because at that point you had become my favorite KZbinr. But when you returned as Sir Skyward I was so excited, but you seemed different, almost as if you didn't really want to be back. But now, you seem genuinely happy to be making these videos again. I'm glad you're back!

[@TophDaGreat]

Just want to say I appreciate you for always being honest yet cool. You were one of the few khtubers that tackled the issues in the original base game of KH3 instead of ghosting and ignoring them completely like some others. Love your content.

[@bullsballa77]

I remember playing KH3 at the same time I had an annual pass for Disneyland. I remember playing in these Disney worlds in the game then just going to Disneyland and imagining how KH could be integrated within the parks. I’m still not the biggest fan of KH3’s story, but I still have very fond memories of playing

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Honestly, playing KH3 seems like the better value than Disneyland these days. Virtual, yes. But everything functions. There's a diverse array of activities, the worlds are big, and you aren't overpaying for anything.

[@going2021]

Kh3 was just bad in general I wouldn’t say horrendous but not good

[@bullsballa77]

@@going2021 I agree with you. The Disney components were the only good parts of it, but even those were average. KH1 did the best with Story x Disney imo

[@going2021]

@@bullsballa77 kh1 and kh2 are the best ones. Kh2 had really great everything but I’ll admit the story started to get more complicated in that one.

[@davidalvarado9957]

@GxCrEaTiioNz some people did yeah. I didn't own every single console that these games were released on. As I kid I didn't even understand the story as much as I do now but I didn't need to back then.

[@kklassact3449]

Man i remember those older videos, such a great time. It's been awesome to see you develop over the years. Keep it up bro!

[@KEEYBLADE]

The ReMind DLC was just a pure loveletter to the fans. Packed with a overwhelming amount of fan-service for hardcore fans. I would say KH2 FM is my favourite too, but the ReMind DLC itself was peak Kingdom Hearts.

[@SymphonyAlchemist231]

I've been here since the Road to KH3, and I'm so glad I've stayed. Good luck on the road ahead, we'll be there with you.

[@Roxas719]

Since KH4 was announced I have activley been replaying all of the Kingdom Hearts games. So much so that I hunted down every physical copy I can get of the original releases and not just watch the DS games as movies. I even fullfilled a life long dream of getting the original JP releases as well the original Final Mix games. Kingdom Hearts has been a huge part of my life and has taught me that friends are just as important as family, and can even be more important then family itself. I didn't have a great childhood cause of family but KH helped me through a lot of it. I owe alot to this series and the friends I have made along the way with it.

[@Kfaber09]

Kh defined my adolescence years. Now playing kh3 with my 5 year old has been so much fun. Kh1 and 2 are so important to me. Playing 3 with my kod just brought the whole thing together for me. You said kh3 is now your favorite game with that new kh3 music that just cut through me the first time i heard it. Now everytime i hear it. Kh3 is absolutely amazing and i will look back on it with great nostalgia in the future. And so will my son.

[@AquaCatboy]

Can't wait for KH4

[@Iautocorrect]

"Oh yes you can." - Nomura, probably.

[@TheHeavieKiwie]

See you in another ten years LMAOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Oh damn we will be aged up old people by then.

[@Dark-rt9ey]

im happy that they are taking their time, imagine getting a second kh3, i mean the release kh3

[@AquaCatboy]

@@Dark-rt9ey I and most will agree with you on that

[@TheHeavieKiwie]

@@Dark-rt9ey OK I agree with that too. It doesn't seem like they will screw it up again.

[@Pennynoname696]

I loved walking the road to kh3 with you on your old channel and you did help me as well, I'm just glad your doing better mentally. And I'm glad your back I will be glad to stick by you till the end. Though I was a different person then literally

[@Charlie-hv3dh]

Love this video man, this makes me so happy and proud!! KH3 Re:mind and it coming to pc has easily made it my favorite game to replay- gosh the mods make it so fun lol and the combat- amazing

[@awlordy]

I remember launch of KH3, my GF and I went to a midnight release. Got in and out with steelbook and listened to music from the series together, got home, put it in the PS4 and cried a lil bit, reflecting on my life.. I was 12 when KH2 came out.. 26 when 3 dropped and I felt my inner childs joy.. it was awesome

[@jimllc]

I mean...the base game is still fine, but I wouldn't call it a masterpiece. Re:Mind still does a lotta heavy lifting.

[@jakeriding1669]

I believe the point being made was all the changes over time made kh3 a masterpiece and not that it was always a masterpiece

[@asahii8409]

@@jakeriding1669dude yall are delusional af if you think this game is anywhere near close to a masterpiece stop coping. This game had 8 years or so to be worked on before it came out. And this is the product we got? This is coming from somebody who’s played every single installment since the first kingdom hearts. There’s no excuses for this game period

[@jakeriding1669]

@@asahii8409 bro sounds like you’ve outgrown kingdom hearts, and don’t enjoy the remind dlc fights, or play on pc. Who’s coping, if the game has become better over time to the core audience, who is obviously not you anymore. The base game is no where near perfect, but with mods people are fixing the games imperfections. Your clearly living in 2019 and not 2024

[@asahii8409]

@@jakeriding1669 stop pouting nonsense like I’ve outgrown kingdom hearts I just got done finishing 2.5 again and I mean the whole thing. I played the remind DLC bro but what you delusional ones are doing is allowing them to make us wait years and years for this game just for it to come out, be trash af and then try and make up for it by giving us what should’ve been in the game anyway bro like what are you even talking about your coping. I’m very excited to see what KH4 has to offer but just bc they gave us a nice DLC to make up for the shitty game that came out and all the backlash they received from it doesn’t make im forgetting the massive disappointment that we all felt

[@jakeriding1669]

@@asahii8409 have you really played a bad game? Like a really bad game? Kh3 vanilla isn’t perfect, but again with mods it’s pretty close. To say it’s aweful is delusional, just because it didn’t meet your perfect standards. Don’t forget that Osaka team learned a lot and kh4 will probably be better. They heard our complaints. It’s time to move on from hating a game that’s pretty good all things considered. Not perfect, but still plenty of fun.

[@odd-eyes6363]

I dunno man ReMind to me just shows how bad KH3's flaws actually are. ReMind isn't a Final Mix, it's a separate campaign. The fact that we spent an entire YEAR with an incomplete story and so-so gameplay, and that you had to pay up to be able to fully enjoy the story is not only bad writing but just a twisted business practice. The silver lining is that ReMind is (hopefully) proof that the developers are actually listening to consumers. And for that reason specifically we should keep being critical of KH3 and not just consider it "fixed".

[@monishasidher4950]

oh I got so emotional watching the recap of your old channel. I grew watching your “journey to KH3” because I was never able to afford the other games. It was what helped me get into KH and what kept me so excited to see KH3 too. You’re a pivotal part of my childhood so thank you 🤍

[@flechedebrume8310]

I remember the first time I heard about kingdom hearts, I joined the fandom quite late, but I can't imagine my life without it now, seeing that KHIII was 5 years ago already is so confusing for me, it feel too far to be real, thanks to this game I met my best friend and a group of friends that change my perspective of life and helped me grow. I even remember when I used to play union X, this game brought so many people together, and I can't see how my life would have been without all this I haven't played in a while, a lot time even, but seeing your video reminded me somehow why I love this game, and why I always will

[@Kfaber09]

Damn listening to the end i have so much respect for you. I share my love of this franchise with you.

[@yojosenpai261]

I had a friend in elementary school that sadly I am no longer that close with introduce me into the series through talking about it constantly. He eventually convinced me to play Dream Drop Distance on the 3DS which I got on Christmas. While not my favorite game in the franchise it holds a special place in my heart because of those fond memories with him as it stayed with me and I eventually got to play through the entire series through the collections and the use of emulation for the DS titles which made me love the franchise to this day. But enough of my rambling I loved watching this video dude keep up the good work and I pray that you grow bigger and bigger. God bless ❤️🙏🏾

[@TheNumberThirteenxiii]

*My KH story* Kingdom hearts I was the first and last video game my father got me before he passed away. He worked his butt off to get my sister and I a ps2 and Kingdom Hearts. He was a southern cowboy type and barely knew about video games and stuff like that so it was just chance that he chose KH, or so I thought. “Destiny is never left to chance” when I saw that quote it triggered something in me. I had a brief moment and was able to remember my fathers voice for the first time in over a decade. It wasn’t chance, he was meant to be my father and I was meant to play Kingdom Hearts. The lore around hearts, memories and love helped me deal with the grief of losing my father. My grandfather as well, as he took his own life 6 months after my father passed. I would not be alive today without this series(and Christina Aguilera, unrelated I know lol)

[@yourgoodfriend276]

Re:mind ain't great, your first point being how it "recontextualizes" parts of the story is kinda weak. I dunno, maybe it's a generational thing, but I feel anyone who, ya know, knew who Aqua was already had that context. It just spoonfeeds it instead, which makes the story seem a lot more shallow. The ending adds to that. The problem with KH3's story was mostly the lack of story, not the lack of understanding it. As in a majority of the game was just Disney Movie with small bits of KH every like, 3 or 4 worlds. Overexplaining and "filling gaps" just makes it seem... smaller? Simpler for sure. With a $30 pricetag, it is criminal to compare it to the Final Mix games, which added more without requiring buying a new DLC. If you bought the Remix collections or Final Mix, you got multiple games with a ton of extra content for the price of a single game. Not at all comparable to paying $90 for something with arguably less content than even ONE entry in those collections. KH3 coming to PC (Epic Games Store, gross) is a terrible point because... so did the other games. This doesn't make me wanna play KH3, it makes me wanna go back and play the others now that everything is again on one platform. I went into this video hoping for a reason to get back into the game, but honestly the only good thing was the Critical Mode, which I already played. it is not an entirely new experience compared to launch, a lot of the problems with the vanilla game are still there, even Critical with the DLC.

[@ShadowShoveler]

Damn, this got me emotional. Era 1 got me through some tough times, but I'm excited for what Era 2 brings. Much love to ya, King!

[@rikuthevampireprince4401]

October the 24th 2018, London comic con I cosplayed as Sora from kingdom hearts 2 for my birthday and I loved every second of it, I’ve played literally all the games and fully completed them on every difficulty, I literally grew up with it and I’ve loved how much the franchise has grown and I can’t wait for the next big game, growing up I’ve always said to myself “ my your heart be your guiding key” before it was ever in the games so to hear it being said made me cry because it felt like a part of me was in the game even though I had nothing to do with making it, I’m a fan always and forever and nothing will ever change that can’t wait for kingdom hearts 4

[@Wincentuu3796]

Im a mid 20 year old dude and been a hardcore fan for about 11 years now and you made me burst out crying with how beautiful you speak of the franchise. And im so happy there are so many people who share this love for the franchise or should i say "disease". Thank you so much for doing what you love and sharing it with us because in all honesty we are all like a family when it comes to Kingdom Hearts. May your heart be your guiding key SkywardWing❤

[@going2021]

So a new fan basically try since kh1 came out

[@Wincentuu3796]

​@@going2021Hardcore fan for 11 years dosnt mean i didnt play kh before that, not everyone is 35 and old enough to be a fan from the start of the franchise still love kh🤷‍♂️

[@going2021]

@@Wincentuu3796 I’m joking about that lol 11 years is respectable

[@going2021]

@@Wincentuu3796 bro I’m 27 lol and I played the game as a little kid

[@Wincentuu3796]

​@@going2021 bro i also played the games when i was like 6 i grew up with them on the ps2 im just saying hardcore fan u know learning the story inside out and all that, but we both fans aint nothing wrong with that if ur point is ur a bigger fan than me then i respect that

[@potheadsavage7793]

i think my best kh memory is the final boss sequences when fighting Xemnas, like all of them from start to fin was some of the best moments ever and have left the biggest impact on me epsecially the sora and riku part at the very end. lol its almost up there with goku turning ss1 lol or ss3 also glad u back bro i always loved ya videos

[@sydposting]

Here's my KH Story: When I first met my best friend in high school, I learned she had a brother named Axel, and so I brought Kingdom Hearts 2 to her house the next time I came over, and let her play through the opening levels, eventually lending her the game. 16 years later, we're still best friends, and she walked down the aisle to "Dearly Beloved" when she got married last year. ♥ It's a series that is very dear to me, and it fills me with joy when I find things like this, celebrating KH3 for what it is, not tearing it down for what it isn't.

[@mrdockane1771]

I have a huge backlog rn but have been wanting to do another playthru of KH3 and had no idea of all these changes. The backlog grows.....

[@billybobby4637]

If Square wanted us to like KH3, they should have released the full game at launch.

[@megaaa4k]

U can say the same thing for kh2, kh1 and bbs

[@deneirojones7754]

Difference is both of those games FELT complete. I never felt anything was lacking in KH1 and 2. I never felt like the game was a giant advertisement for new Disney media and products. KH3 felt incomplete, like a huge chunk of story was missing. The fact that most of the journey was for Sora to learn the power of waking, and he didn't learn it, but was granted it from Ventis, was a slap in the face. I mean the world's (aside from Toy Story) weren't in any real danger. They were hostage worlds I'm case Sora & Co decided to not show up for the fight. In the first 2 main entries, you could see the danger. Your friend was a target for nobodyfication. Multiple worlds in general were in danger of becoming heartless/nobodies. While 3 was like, just show up for the brawl bro.

[@life0093]

Those games came out 17, 14, and 9 years before KH 3. You’d think by the 4th try they’d learn their lesson.

[@ninetailedfox579121]

They shouldn't have made it an Epic exclusive for over three years.

[@pakoswine4560]

??? Confused how is this different then the others

[@ekinstonwalker9736]

Glad I'm not the only one who felt a little depression after graduating college. Never used to understand that until the world became so much bigger. I fondly remember the road to KH3! Thanks for your time, and your renewed passion Sky. You may be using a new pair of wings these days but you're still flying high.

[@RedAkai5342]

KH defined a good chunk of how my brothers and I grew up. KHII was a big one for us, the memories we share of seeing things for the first time or learning small bits of lore behind the FF characters. We're just three dudes now, well into our 20's, but KH is something that has always brought us back together. A core memory of that was when my younger brother texted me one night to hang with him as he was house sitting for a friend. His PS4 was up and he was going through KHII fighting Xigbar. He was way too drunk to continue so he asked me to take over. We sat and talked about it for a bit until he passed out but it was the first good memory of us in quite a few years. Nowadays we'll occasionally get into lore talks with friends who are unfamiliar with the games and it's a lot of fun.

[@reego95]

I came back after years and I have to say man I'm happy you are still around. Thanks for the kind words towards something that deserved more love!

[@kertuo]

I remember watching your video of Kingdom Heart 1.5 when I was in middle school, now I am a grown adult thank you for being part of my childhood. I remember seeing there was no critical mode and remember being extremely unleveled like being lvl 35 at the keyblade graveyard and die only once and Im not one who must have difficulty to enjoy the story but if I only die once when being extremely underlevel means something.

[@erniecar5074]

Super grateful for you and your channel. It really brightened up my days during some hard times. Thank you

[@TheEnderLord100]

Been watched all the key keepers since that first kh3 trailer

[@TheEnderLord100]

I was 11 and now I’m 22💀, Disney ah adult

[@darkscoutergamer6168]

Key keepers?💙 also same age as me haha hope you are doing amazing

[@TheEnderLord100]

@@darkscoutergamer6168 X keepers my fault 🤦

[@darkscoutergamer6168]

@@TheEnderLord100 oh no worries,I was asking mainly what that is about? I’m a newer fan btw 💙

[@RedDestruction540]

@@darkscoutergamer6168 they're like a group of KHtubers that used to do stuff together. TheGamersJoint, SkywardWing, and a couple other guys (I don't remember because I never was into the other 2 imo). From what I gather, they've kinda all drifted away and haven't hung out much, but I don't know much more than that lol

[@taecampus]

I wouldn't call it mid at all 😅. There was soooo many great moments I wanted and got. The conclusions to most of these characters story was wonderful. If I was to rate it, I'd say it was 7.5/10. Remind made it even great imo. The extra story, the difficulty, new abilities, weapons, boss fights, new bit and crumbs leading to what comes next. Easily a 9/10 with Remind. I go back and forth with either KH3R or KH2FM is my favorite 😅

[@VesDegree]

My Kingdom Hearts memory is when Kingdom Hearts 3 was less than a year away from release, everybody on Twitter was sharing trailers of the game, all excited and stuff, while there I was thinking "Man if I were a KH fan, I'd be super hype right now" and decided eff it and binged the entire series from start to finish on PS4 during the entire summer of 2018. Joined the hype train for KH3. Played it on release and loved it, a satisfying conclusion to the series that has been hyped up for over a decade. ReMind made me revisit the game, and I loved it all over again.

[@randomgamer625]

Same!

[@TrevortheTrainFan]

In my opinion, I enjoyed Kingdom Hearts 3 in terms of being an overall satisfying conclusion to the Dark Seeker Saga as well as being consistent with the overall story and lore of the franchise! But at the same time, there are some things I thought could’ve been better like making the coliseum accessible as well as reusing He’s a Pirate 🏴‍☠️ during the POTC world. But still, it was an enjoyable experience! I still give it a 7.5 out of 10 stars!

[@keenanjackson4087]

Finally, i never though KH3 was that bad, i don't think it's the best in the series but a long way from being bad and i think that all of the terrible games that has been coming out really shined a light on how good KH3 ACTUALLY is😊

[@asahii8409]

dude yall are delusional af if you think this game is anywhere near close to a masterpiece stop coping. This game had 8 years or so to be worked on before it came out. And this is the product we got? This is coming from somebody who’s played every single installment since the first kingdom hearts. There’s no excuses for this game period

[@turkiedurkie4895]

@@asahii8409 it’s a good game champ.. no masterpiece but severely overhated

[@asahii8409]

@@turkiedurkie4895 and you think fans wanted to hate on this game the way we did bro? No it’s for good reason stop coping

[@lucadasillywolf]

@@asahii8409 go outside

[@Ender41948]

@@asahii8409 You clearly want to hate this game by the way you're talking, all aggressive.

[@aritomoe]

When I was a kid I simply could not afford a PS2 and I was jealous on my friends who could actually beat the game. Only once I've managed to borrow a PS2 for a few days and could play up until mid Deep Jungle. Then I simply didn't have time. Now I'm 36 and so happy I have lots of time to play the series and very surprise how the story hooked me up!

[@Ozbeta44]

It's funny because, when kh3 came out, I wasn't really feeling it because I was fresh off kh 2.5 so i kept comparing it to that. And storywise, 2 is still superior for me. However years later I decided "let me just play KH3 as it's own game and not fast track the story and just actually play it for what it is and tbh, it's my favorite combat personally. And as a game, it's a really fun game! I actually ind myself playing 3 more than 2 because of the quality of life changes. And shoot, even the Gummi ship stages I had a blast creating ships and it was really fun! Glad to see someone sharing in that sentiment finally.

[@-Anonymous-.]

This

[@randomgamer625]

Agreed! 👍

[@Kev-O33]

i'm playing through this game again five years later and it's still as bad as I remember

[@557deadpool]

You're not playing it

[@Kev-O33]

@@557deadpool i wish it never existed

[@557deadpool]

@@Kev-O33 and your mother shoulda swallowed, your point?

[@duplocs5726]

As somebody who was a KH fan since the of 5 I've grown with this series as well. Your speech about how much KH meant to you is very important, that's why media like this is so important. Other last few years my dad been giving me Kingdomeh earts style gifts in the form a custom clock and even a full wall decall. This series is important because it brings people together.

[@brooklow728]

I'm definitely a kh fan for life. Ever since kh1 was released, I have been hooked ever since

[@Dr.Strange_-_Grave_-_]

I was along for the ride with you sky from the beginning fam, and feel the way you do. I’m excited for KH4.

[@hatchhyjack]

KH3 is anything but a masterpiece

[@charlieboy72390]

I thought the same exact feelings when I first played the game and I never picked up the controller to play it again since but after watching this video you might restored my faith in a lost pastime of mine. THX

[@zephryn7808]

Please re-upload your Road to Kingdom Hearts 3. It was therapeutic to re-watch them

[@KiExx0]

By far my favorite memory regarding Kingdom Hearts was beating Lingering Will for the very first time. He was the hardest boss I had ever fought in any video game (until I clashed with Yozora), and I had grinned him for at least 7 hours of total playtime. I fought him for hours over and over again every day until I knew exactly how to counter every one of his attacks, and one night, it finally happened. Tuesday, date unknown. I looked at my phone to check the time, 9:57pm. It was a school night and three minutes until my bedtime, and I knew that if I fought Lingering Will I likely wouldn’t last long. So I looked up at the TV screen and said, “Alright, one more time.” And with a combination of a devil-may-care attitude, good RNG, and Final Form spam out the wazoo, I finally took him down. The moment that screen froze, and the iconic finishing sound of every boss fight kicked off, I leapt from my couch and ran across the entire house, screaming about my accomplishment to my parents who begged me to quiet down and go to bed. I told *everyone* about what I just did and still have yet to live down that achievement.

[@isaacrodriguez9960]

This game kingdom hearts 3 made my entire life dude & especially grown a lot me.

[@Arthur-bz9ps]

It’s crazy because over the years I heard a lot of ppl complain about KH3 but I never got to play it until now and loving it. I seen the complaints but never had issues with what was said. The only thing I can say that I wasn’t to crazy about was the story which wasn’t great nor bad just ok but that’s about it. Everything else I’m enjoying it and can’t wait till part 4!

[@EisOfSpades7]

Hello, first time watcher. I've been out of the loop for KH news for a while. i played KH3 when it first released, but never got far. With the recent announcement of KH coming to steam, I am excited to finally be able to play through them all for the first time. This video, while spoiling a couple things for me, gave me a lot of excitement to play the game that I always heard was the weakest of the mainline games. Now, I just have to finally finish the other games before it. I've started this journey twice before of making an attemp to play through them all, and last time I got through all of 1.5 and halfway through 2, so here's hoping this time....I make it allll the way. Thanks for the great video. Earned another fan. Cheers!

[@HaonProductions]

When I was a young lad and first got a PS2, one of my best friends lent me his copy of KH2 and it was amazing. I remember being excited for Birth by Sleep but not being able to play it or any of the spinoffs, and then slowly forgetting about the series as the PS3 generation came and went without a mainline entry. Then a few years ago, when KH3 finally came out, I decided I'd play through the whole series to catch myself up, which unfortunately hit more than a few setbacks. But I'm back at it now and nearly through KH2, and even started streaming my silly adventure to craft the Ultima Weapon and all that fun stuff I know you guys have probably all been through too (and looking up guides is probably what got me to this channel!). I'd love to be able to chat with other fans about what I might play next, and see if anybody wants to watch me fumble my way through BBS or 3D or 359.2 Fragments or whatever else comes next!

[@Kfaber09]

"Literally getting chills just thinking about it" yes.

[@RedFlashdrive]

The best week of my life has to be summer of 2018. Got to spend time with my dad for a couple days, went to the first ever Smash Ultimate Invitational, but before those things, I was able to take a good friend of mine to the Kingdom Hearts Orchestra. Hearing all the amazing music, Getting a sneak peak at Toy Story's overworld and battle themes, and of course...finally getting the release date of the game a day before everyone else. Heck I even met HMK and you briefly that night. Was so dope!

[@lonesamuraiog]

I agree 100%. I subscribed because I remember a younger me playing KH1 and falling in love. Following the story and bumping Simple and Clean endlessly. I love the emotion that the game forces and even though I am now 31 I still feel that sense of love and emotion to the series. Thank you for reminding me...

[@aestheticKio]

I know I'm kinda late to this video, but my experience with this franchise started with my best friend of 15 years introducing it to me back around when bbs and 358/2 days came out. Recently he passed away from suicide and I've been so distraught ever since. 5 months later and I'm just now starting to get back into watching videos about KH again.. I don't even think I can still play the game. Let alone KH 4 whenever that releases. Hopefully I can lol

[@-RogueBlade-]

Glad you're doing well and have a fresh outlook. Being a part of the KH community and keeping up with you and the other X keepers has definitely helped me through some times. So thanks for what you do, and no pressure going forward lol Its important for creators to know when to focus on themselves

[@Librarising1618]

The first time I beat the original KH, the final cutscene rolled and when Kairi said “I know you will” and Simple and Clean started playing I absolutely LOST it

[@KEVINF0X]

This video is out for quite some time now but... damn. Lots of hugs and love 😢❤

[@letsroamaround2189]

It always felt weird that I wasnt subbed to you and why you only had 30K subs, so the last part now cleared this up! Glad I found you again!! Thank you so much for being a huge part of this community man ❤

[@nox_cadit]

I hate the MP being cut in half, it makes no sense

[@hanikamu81]

honestly my favorite kingdom hearts memory has to be sora in smash. and yes i know its not a KH memory specifically but hear me out. I didnt actually get into KH until after that reveal, but seeing the hype surrounding it and just the feeling the trailer evoked from me made me so intrigued i couldnt help but play it for myself. it was such a magical moment that i even started crying a bit during the trailer even though i didnt know sora yet. the music hit a certain childhood wonder and nostalgia bone for me. and being able to look back at that moment after playing the games is such a magical experience too. overall just such an important moment in my KH journey

[@naomisilverfang7098]

I remember playing Kingdom Hearts with my dad when I was a kid, the original game. It was such a unique and thrilling experience because we had (and still have) most of the classic disney movies on VHS. To experience the game for the first time as a family was just one of the steps that got me invested into videogames as a storytelling medium. I haven’t really done anything amazing with that, but I like to tell myself that one day I might finish one of many projects I’ve started and maybe one day I’ll have a game of my own creation that I can have my dad test out :)

[@swag380]

I'm not familiar with your older videos, but I found this one interesting and makes me want to try the game again after being disappointed because the dlc sounds pretty fun. I found the last chapter of the video really touching and relatable. Thank you for giving us that insight, I found it very relatable. I'm glad you're feeling better about your journey now. I hope I find something I am as passionate about in the future :)

[@Joe_Boost]

Excellent video man! I’ve been watching for years and gotta say. I’m a huge fan of your work and I’d love to see more!!! Thank you for taking us along the journey with you

[@alanregalado6268]

I was so hyped for KH3, my big issues were the same ones you had but i haven't played it since 2019. I've been on the fence on getting the dlc for a while, but watching this video now I'm going to get it when it's on sale and hope it'll be better than the vanilla version.

[@KingKabisi]

A great memory in Kingdom hearts for me was when my brother was fighting xemnas in KH2 and he would get me to help him in the lazer dome by pressing triangle as he pressed x 🤣

[@01792frankie]

Some of the most fun I’ve ever had playing kingdom hearts was playing along side you during the road to kh3. At this point I was engaged and didnt have my a kid yet. I would get home from work and play alongside your videos for a couple hours before bed and it was just like playing with my best friend who introduced me to the game when I was kid. I’m glad to see your back and doing well. Thank you for the amazing content.

[@mr.snitters5281]

Awesome vid, Sky. So happy it's gotten so many views. I love KH, I love KHIII, and I love you. Here's to may years of SkywardWing and many more years of Kingdom Hearts.

[@SgtWaffleIron]

I had a level critical 1 playthrough lined up an ready for the DLC. The data fights and yozora were fire but I'll never forgive them for making me suffer through the nort court again.

[@ashwingfantasy030]

I feel the same way. Kingdom hearts has been there for me through the good and bad. 😊❤

[@LSYagami]

Regarding the last part of your video, your road to KH3 series used to carry me thru high school all those years back lol Good times. I still remember the intro you made for that.

[@Ser_17]

I really have to thanks to kingdom hearts because it helped me pass trough a really difficult part of my life, where I didn’t knew if I was good enough at school, if I was doing enough in everything, the kingdom hearts franchise when I repicked it up I felt real good, it gave me the determination to pass trough that period of my life. Btw great video, loved it

[@JabamiLain]

I'm curious. How did it help you ?

[@Ser_17]

@@JabamiLainit motivated me to do better, like Sora putting so much effort in everything

[@eman13375]

Based on this video, this game had more of a positive personal impact on you which is great, but this game is objectively disappointing as a kh fan - feel like no matter which DLC they release or whatever fan MOD is made, that doesn't change the fact game itself did not live up to so many possibilities. The game got tooo toooooo disney and less kingdom hearts

[@godzillaslayer5817]

@@eman13375 way to tell the guy his opinion doesn’t matter-

[@letthesuntalk15]

@@godzillaslayer5817 fr🤣🤣 what a dork

[@scyxxxx1759]

Objectivly lmao. Saying objectively before saying your subjective opinion

[@liljinjar1268]

KH2 is by far the most culturally impactful game for me growing up. The hype in 8th grade the day that game came out was insane. And the way it paid off all the hype was truly special. Have never had a game land quite the same way.

[@boofindachamber]

Watching this at the time it's on steam and dude it's so nice switching between PC to steam deck and just continuing where I left off for the whole series

[@Blarrp99]

My favorite kingdom hearts memory is just being a kid and playing KH1 with my uncle. I just recently got back into it after not playing for about 10 years and am starting by replaying KH1. When I heard Dearly Beloved again I could SMELL the memories. I also now realize I had no idea what I was doing lol.

[@Shinryu1995]

Waited so long for 3 it felt. I had to play through all of them again to enjoy it. I've been here since 2002. I cried when I beat KH1 the first time The series helped me fight homelessness, was there for my children being born.....I love this series. I was Rank #42 in KHUx. Shinryu 🤘

[@mr.mystere4999]

I remember playing KH3 when it first came out. It was an okay experience, because I was thinking that I had to unlock Critical Mode being unaware that it wasn't even in the game. When it did come out, I started a New Game, and holy moly did the game put me in my place! By the time I got done with my first visit to Twilight Town, I had died at least 60 times. I might have continued on with it had Square Enix not made a super awesome April Fools' Day video that drew me to the juggernaut that is Final Fantasy XIV. I did play Re:Mind when it came out and enjoyed it, but I never truly came back to KH. I think it's time I remedy that.

[@96Tapatio96]

Great video! The endless kh3 hate has really clouded some really good moments and feelings I have for this game. It wasn’t perfect but it has improved and still has my heart. Really appreciate hearing your struggles with the game and your KZbin channel. I think a lot of us could mentally relate with that in some way.

[@ILL-BANJO]

Hi! I'm Davide from Italy, class 1995. I grew up with this series, I'm who I am only for that! You are a great person, keep going!

[@kabuboost445]

Thanks for opening up my friend!! Mental health is no joke, but I’m glad you overcame your down point and have made it to a good place!! 😊 I agree with you, I was disappointed in KH3 but I also didn’t know all this extra content was added so I’ll try to pick it back up!! KH2 and BBS (and even re:coded) are my favs for sure! The Yozora stuff is still confusing and the KH4 graphics REALLY look like they come from Yozora’s word!! And they say that secret secret bosses always link to the next game!! The one gripe I’ve always had with KH (which doesn’t really matter now in the advent of KZbin) is you can’t get all the story if you don’t play and beat the games on the hardest difficulty! I think that kinda needs to stop! And as a completionist this sucks! Like Zelda, I’ve always felt that KH story, lore and chronology is so convoluted! KH is in part that playing it regularly doesn’t net you all story elements! And KH can be pretty cryptic at times to!! And many games and versions of games are not easily accessible!! (Another gripe about Japanese games is changing and removing content for western releases 🙄, that needs to stop, especially when it gets released anyway in “Final Mixes”) In short, I don’t mind a challenge in my games, but I don’t want it to be a barrier to getting the full story!! Awesome video! I’ve been getting back into KH recently and it popped up in my feed, KZbin algorithm hard at work!! 😜

[@tay8572]

I watched my cousin play KH2 when I was 7 and the series has been stuck to me like glue ever since! It was a really confusing time in my life and KH became a big comfort. I credit it to sparking my love for jrpgs and gaming in general

[@trevorjtorres]

I'm literally experiencing the same thing. 2nd play through on critical and I'm loving it! rehearsing boss fights and mastering the block is awesome!

[@BlackWaterJesus]

I'm glad to see you back in the helm Skyward! Now to make a journey myself for the love of all video games and other media outlets!

[@DaBaseBallZ]

Kingdom Hearts 3 dropped in Japan 2 days after my favourite cousin's 10th birthday,so this game is more than just a game,it is a blessing from my cousin in disguise

[@DaBaseBallZ]

I became a kingdom hearts fan through Sora being in Smash Bros Ultimate

[@chrismesser820]

The original was a fun game for me that scratched the Final Fantasy itch. KH2 was a life changer. I played it when I was 25-26. The game was new and I was new to living alone, after a drawn out painful divorce that taught me the meaning of betrayal!! I loved the opening with Roxas and the slice of life stuff. The end of the prelude was so sad and bittersweet. Almost didn't want to play as Sora, but that changed quickly. The search for hope and friendship in KH2 allowed me to grow in a positive direction and continue to love instead of becoming jaded and cynical. It kept the kid in me alive!!!

[@AWPPERMoon1]

Terra will forever be a character that changed my life as a child. Such a calm, yet so powerful character. The one who smiles but is broken deep inside. I never played any other Kingdom Hearts games besides Birth By Sleep till this day. It was perfection, nothing could beat Birth By Sleep 2, except Dragon Quest VIII : The Journey of the cursed King.

[@artminusme]

KH III with ReMind DLC is the best in the series. The reason why it lost some magic is because of its marketing….. the marketing team literally ruined all the surprises revealing everything before release which was stupid

[@johnpantag472]

Recency bias

[@faltz9144]

damn recency bias nostalgia bias people just can’t have opinions anymore

[@artminusme]

@@faltz9144 touch grass

[@johnpantag472]

​@@faltz9144if you don't want your opinion to be critized then say in my opinion instead of stating it as a fact