My kingdom hearts 0.2: a fragmentary passage journey

[@LeighXP]

Good day, I am once again here in the comments to let you know the schedule of future videos: KH3 is going to have 4 total videos: part 1, part 2, Re Mind, and Limit Cut. I still have the Backcover video to upload and then it is finally time heheheh

[@kingleonidas2182]

Oh heck yeah. I’ll take 200 parts of KH3, knowing how THAT story goes. Time to take a shot every time Leigh cries.

[@galahadxv6917]

Are you also going to check out the cutscenes from the Union Cross mobile game, the youtuber Everglow has a video where it has all the important cutscenes and no Disney filler except for one world which is more connected to the plot than the others. Hope you check it out since it'll be very important in the future of the series and has some importance with KH3, but not a whole lot luckily. Can't wait to see these videos though.

[@mellemadswoestenburg1296]

@@galahadxv6917 I think she should react to Union X after KH3. I think the story would make the most sense after knowing about KH3. Is that correct?

[@Joc5]

@@galahadxv6917 She already watched all of Union X on stream

[@mellemadswoestenburg1296]

@@Joc5 oh really? Okay. At least she's seen it. I bet a lot of people won't bother to see it cause it's just a mobile game. Even though that's a huge mistake because good lordy there is soooo much cool and important lore in there.

[@barsabe]

When I watch leigh play this games, i feel like im experiencing them all over again

[@yusufackgoz8009]

Same mate

[@micchecers]

Are you in love bro?

[@soph8022]

same!!

[@Red_PlaysYT]

Facts

[@CrazyAznKT]

@@micchecers it’s just nice to see people enjoying the things you enjoy

[@Nick-qk5is]

mickey losing his shirt represents the trials and tribulations that effect us all. loves and loss. pain and happiness. joy and solemn atonement. the fact that, even shirtless, mickey continues to fight for what he believes is breathtakingly beautiful. it is sumptuous poetry at its best. his shirt being torn to shreds is truly the fragmentation of this passage. what a brave little guy. aqua's pretty cool too i guess.

[@LeighXP]

this brought me to tears. thank you for sharing such a moving analysis.

[@kaihill8464]

Beautifully done nick

[@charlieg4460]

This perfectly encapsulates what this demo is about Thank you so much for this insight Nick. Wonderfully put.

[@jexusdomel5194]

Holy shit, I literally snorted with the fragmentation part, nicely done nick

[@hungrywarnergaming5263]

You did aqua dirty in this sentence😭 XD but yeah.

[@jade_webber]

Me: * Opening KH3 * LeighXP: * Posts her Fragmentary Passage Experience * Me, Immediately closing KH3: "Well, it can wait."

[@Joc5]

The game that answer the most important question in KH history: Why was Michael the rat shirtless in KH1?

[@codyr.48]

It's slightly dumb tbh lol. His silhouette in KH1 shows clearly enough that he is in his classic outfit. I think I might would have preferred them editing Mickey's KH1 model to have the 0.2 outfit instead of the garment conveniently coming off. Not quite as jarring as Terra defecating the Lingering Will cape in 2.5 BBS but man lol

[@kyrridas1573]

"this is unreal!" SHE DID IT. SHE SAID THE THING.

[@theinimitablejora522]

Leigh: _makes comment about Kingdom Hearts looking so good she wants to lick it_ Fans of TheGamersJoint: "She... is the chosen one. She... she will bring balance."

[@jeanetten.s.8557]

That's why it seemed familiar

[@marieporter9488]

They should react to all future Kingdom Hearts trailers together

[@Soma_Chronicles]

Not gonna lie, your pure enthusiasm over this series reminds me of myself when I first started going through the series. It's nice to be reminded of why I fell in love with gaming in general through your videos. So thank you for that, Leigh!

[@slayer-scythe8159]

Leigh’s fangirly reactions to the graphics alone for 10 minutes is why i’m subscribed

[@exitioregem8466]

yea, it is a tech demo after all, since they started using unreal engine, really good :)

[@iramo4527]

Her fangirly reactions are why i fast forward or skip the video entirely

[@slayer-scythe8159]

@@iramo4527 Why? It’s a reaction channel…she’s the core content

[@iramo4527]

@@slayer-scythe8159 is just that the reactions are a bit too.. unrealistic or a bit over the top... its just cringy for me

[@slayer-scythe8159]

@@iramo4527 I mean she seems like a genuinely emotional person, like idk who would actually cry during cutscenes just for a video or to be over the top

[@cosplayingchao]

Aqua's wacky journey through depression, darkness, loneliness, and those cat ears she found on the ground.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Also lots of Intrusive thoughts.

[@themacca277]

Aqua really got the rawest end of the deal. Ven was asleep, terra was an unconscious prisoner. Aqua was conscious and locked in the realm of darkness for what felt like an eternity

[@falsusrex]

21:29 This moment always gives me chills. Even though Terra literally doesnt have a heart or body anymore, he still fights. Just the delivery of the line too. "That is Enough!!!" Plus those Golden chains? Damn i loved this scene.

[@falsusrex]

@@rodanandme right? Just the goddamn emotion behind it. Hot take but i think this was his V.As best performance as Terra.

[@ComicCrossing]

I never really realized how many hints there were to Terra being Ansem SoDs Dark Guardian, but its really cool to see in retrospect.

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

He really improved a lot between his cardboard performance in bbs and this

[@ComicCrossing]

@@MANJYOMETHUNDER111 so does Aqua. I really like both their voices, but their performances in BBS were stiff, especially compared to Jesse McCartney as Ventus

[@falsusrex]

@@MANJYOMETHUNDER111 oh absolutely. That was one of the reasons his line hit so hard. My jaw actually opened when i first saw this scene lol

[@pierogracis5614]

"A Fragmentary Passage" is probably my favourite Kingdom Hearts game (along with 1 and 2): I know that it doesn't last long, but the beautiful tragedy that is the journey of Aqua, the fact that she spends 10 years just wandering in darkness and facing her deepest fears and regrets, alone, without a soul to save her... this right here is really dark s**t, and it's told in a magnificent, uncompromising fashion.

[@CaaaramelApples]

I feel the same way, it’s why I prefer the story of this over 3

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Also lots of Intrusive thoughts!

[@MANJYOMETHUNDER111]

Most people: "FINALLY, some progress on the main narrative!" Leigh: "MOVING SKY BITCHAZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ"

[@pancreas09]

The darkness is 200% supposed to be depression. I had severe depression for 10 years and aqua is definitely me when I first had it. You start out trying to fight it and push through the darkness and thoughts, but eventually you become like riku and embrace it. When you're in it your brain adapts and the darkness starts to become comfortable in a weird way. I got out of that place but I still sometimes miss it in a weird way. There is a certain comfort and safety in just not caring about anything. I think they did a great job with riku's character because I act exactly the same as him. When I see him in a group of people all having fun you can tell that he is struggling to enjoy the moment like everyone else. I hope that one day I can enjoy life and express myself like I used to. Going from being Riku to being Sora might be too ambitious for me, but hopefully I can get close.

[@CaptainCJ97]

Don't give up

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

You can do it! You are not alone.

[@ComicCrossing]

PS: I LOVE how youre talking about Aquas character arc and how much shes suffering.....while shes wearing fairy wings and cat ears lol the duality of Kingdom Hearts

[@apersonnamedjune]

Was so excited to see you get to this! I love calling this one "Aqua Depression Simulator" bc I find it funny

[@apersonnamedjune]

also my favorite bit is the chapter title "the rat tries to excuse his crimes to riku"

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Yup!

[@evendrag6302]

Best opening out of all of the KH games, hands down

[@Kaptain13x]

Literally just the thought of what Aqua has been through makes me wanna sob. She’s by far the most tragic character and best girl doesn’t deserve it

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

That woman needs therapy. And I am saying this with care and sincerity.

[@benji777tm]

Finally, we inch closer and closer to Leigh getting to experience 3. I’ve loved watching you and DeeBeeGeek play through the whole franchise. It’s just as fun as when I introduced my baby brother to the series and watched him fall in love with it.

[@aidanwow1593]

"Is this real?" No, this is Unreal.

[@65firered]

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[@adventmemory2247]

@@65firered Real? ;)

[@baguette_5867]

Unreal from a place of unreality, or fiction.

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Unreal Tournament... Oh wait.

[@cgdavidson]

"The Rat tries to excuse his crimes to Riku." Mikey Moose kept his mouth shut about Aqua all those years and was one day just like "Oh yeah! Hey uhh... Here's the thing."

[@MaddyRose1998]

Okay but the image of Ventus inside Snow White’s coffin is deeply upsetting and I’m still not over it

[@empressofcreativity]

Fr 😭

[@MaulMachine]

I think the ultimate tragedy of the Wayfinder Trio is that their bonds really weren't strong enough to fight off Xehanort's manipulations and lies by themselves. They didn't know enough about each other and themselves to really achieve a victory.

[@wowsnow420]

this is legit my favorite intro/song because of how you see soras hands reaching for hers. that moment made me wanna burst into fuckin tears. also the foreshadowing

[@dreonthetube24]

21:42 your JJK reference did not go unnoticed and I award you full point of otaku respect. Miss Leigh you are a treasure amongst valuables. Keep up the good stuff please

[@bryan3133]

the 0.2 opening will forever be my favorite; the wayfinder trio is so beautiful

[@adriancerritos7365]

I love the content you make. Your Kingdom Hearts reaction journey videos have helped me so much. I get to relive the experience and every time you post one I already want to see the next one! Keep it up. It's amazing work you do here.

[@LeighXP]

thank you! thats so kind!

[@nothanksfools]

You give such a unique perspective to these games, while I go in dreading to see what nonsense is thrown at us next you just appreciate the story for what it is.

[@Soulferno]

I managed to avoid that mentality since I played the games out of order, starting with Chain of Memories of all things. It let me come to terms with simply not knowing or understanding the story and details of it in it's entirety, and made theorizing and guessing what it all meant and how it connected all the more fun. That magic never left me even after KH3 whereas I can tell it left a lot of people after that game. I only wish more KH fans could feel the same way but I do understand why a majority of them don't

[@jeromearrington9604]

The KH3 hype is real. I feel like it’s 2019 again

[@EmrysMerlin8807]

One of the bubbliest songs I've ever heard for the darkest game in the series. Never change, Kingdom Hearts.

[@crowsilent8957]

I suffer from emotional detachment. So my reaction to most things in any game, show, movies are a blank stare. Leigh allows me to live vicariously through these videos

[@Chronicgamer36]

Man, Leigh's enthusiasm and pure joy is so contagious in these videos, even as someone who's not super interested in the series all that much any more

[@CrazyAznKT]

“This is Unreal” -Kingdom Hearts, now on Unreal Engine 4!

[@UltimaAzN]

I can predict leighxp's reaction to the kh3 ending. Half sad crying, half happy crying, half confused screaming, half brain broken

[@machine1685]

"I'm having a lot of emotions." That just about sums up Kingdom Hearts as a series.

[@metaldude223]

Lmao my actual favorite part of this whole video despite the entire things being the usual.amazing quality; when sora is telling goofy and Donald it's not a vacation and you fucking go "EHEh don't say that word."

[@FlameSalvo]

No one: Absolutely no one: Leigh: "I wanna eat that rock"

[@xiongrey19]

I get serious Silent Hill vibes from the Realm of Darkness. It almost feels alive in how it seems to psychologically change and torture it’s residents.

[@oreotaku4017]

Watching Leigh play through the games and seeing her reactions to every plot twist, freaking out at every visual and being like “Yeah I Felt That”

[@kNOwYouAndMe]

I love streamers like Leigh. I get to experience these games all over again and see these beautiful reactions similar to what I had from a different point of view :')

[@johnsargent7706]

Fun fact, the Demon Tower boss theme, the battle music and the field theme (in Castle Town and Depths of Darkness) are all from the Secret episode in BBS

[@JinnyLivee]

I didn't know anybody could get as emotinal as me when it comes to Kingdom Hearts! I love seeing people express positive emotions toward the series. It makes my heart smile c: To all who reads this..May your heart be your guiding key!

[@allisonhernandez7137]

I love your videos lol they are so genuine and makes me so happy to see how you react to each game. I love this series so much and watching you enjoy them is so heart warming.

[@nemesilde]

I just finished this game and as soon as I finished it I ran to watch this video. It was truly an experience. I feel so sorry for everything that Aqua had to face, and I wonder what will happen in Back Cover and in KH3. I don't know why, but as soon as I saw Sora in Fragmentary Passage, I started tearing up. He's so pure, so genuine, so brave. I wish I just could give him a hug, idk. He deserves everything. Tomorrow I'll start playing Back Cover and when I'll finish it, I'll watch Leigh's video. Can't wait ❤️

[@Anthony-cj2ju]

The purity of your reactions is amazing! Its like what my heart is saying as I play KH. You are amazing!

[@Shamax0]

Your kh3 journey video can't come soon enough, I love these it's like I'm playing these for thecirst time all over again, and when you get emotional it just amplifies the scene and gets me emotional as well! Thank you for the awesome vids Leigh!

[@SalvationKH]

I always forget how the literal and metaphorical hell Aqua went through. She's really goin through it in this game.

[@ShadowWing7439]

A Fragmentary Passage is truly the PS4 version of the KH2 Roxas prologue.

[@bardinblue9830]

13:06 "These are beautiful! I want to eat them!" 😯 So if you ever go to a crystal shop, you'll have to be reminded that it's not a restaurant?! 😱

[@bardinblue9830]

You're not, by chance related to the Rock Biter from The Never Ending Story, are you?! Just teasing. But yeah, the graphics in this game are indeed something else, aren't they!

[@abby73168]

Not 5 Minutes in and i already know we're gonna end up crying by the end of this lol

[@paladincomics]

God these videos are like a drug, I just want to see more! There is something so oddly satisfying about watching someone else experience something you love

[@Lord_Sunqu]

26:55 / 30:29 M: “And that is the story of how I lost my shirt.” R: “Wait I thought this was Aqua’s story.” M: “Who was that again?” R: “Why did you hide this information from us?” M: “Are you talking about my shirt or Aqua?” R: “Both.” M: “Because Nomura didn’t think of this ahead of time.” R: “Makes perfect sense.”

[@Oldmangamess]

This game is the game where they switch game engines to unreal engine 4 which was the main reason kingdom hearts 3 got delayed for so long

[@frukideguarana]

I think makes me really grateful to see your journey with the game in these videos, like i really see myself when i was a kid taking my firsts steps at this big disney/final fantasy caracted game, probably this is why iam always crying seeing you playing, a really thank to you❤❤❤❤

[@DogoHalibar]

The Terra scene is both awesome and heartbreaking.

[@GavinReadsItAll]

I literally just watched your Birth by Sleep journey for the first time this morning and was looking forward to this, my prayers have been answered 🙏

[@kaelmic7476]

Hey i just wanted to pop in and say, your enthusiasm is helping me overcome some of my more cynical tendencies. Its really nice to see someone so excited, its infectious So yeah. Thanks

[@phoenixmeanix318]

It just started and I'm already crying

[@imajackal]

Listen lady you need to stop making me cry for hours on end. I've been binge watching all your reaction videos of KH and I think I cried more than you did just because I'm like "SHE DOESN'T EVEN KNOW YET" and then when you find out things it just makes my heart feel things and blargh ahhh point is I'm loving your videos. Keep on keeping on and may your heart be your guiding key.

[@acehealer4212]

“Terra did a Domain Expansion.” Hahaha! Ah, I wanna replay 0.2 but I can’t find my 2.8 disc anywhere! Guess I should move on to playing KH3 again.

[@serizelda6112]

omg! exactly what I was going to comment!! lol!!

[@zachscoggins3766]

@@serizelda6112 lmao same! caught me completely off guard with that. i died lol

[@NowNowBoys]

Dude I just found your videos last night and spent hours watching your reactions to the series. It's so cool to see someone experience them for the first time, I'm so glad to see a new video so soon after I subscribed!!!!!!!!!!

[@netherworlde]

Leigh's reaction to the graphics reminds me of when I first played Shadow of the Colossus on PS2. I spent hours marveling over how fluidly Wander and Agro moved. I thought we had reached the pinnacle then. It's laughable now but it does make me wonder what games in the future will make us think, "I've not seen that before."

[@MaddyRose1998]

Terra’s “I messed up” makes me want to cry

[@DankuCrown]

LeighXP: This is unreal! Me: Yes.

[@johnsargent7706]

So, I’m sure you know this by now, but I’ll say it anyway. Aqua’s time in the realm of darkness spans 11 years. The Secret Episode of BBS and the first three areas in 0.2 span the first 10. This is why she runs into Mickey near the end. They find the Keyblade, get separated, and we see KH1 end. Another year passes and Aqua then winds up at the beach where the “Blank Points” cutscene with Ansem the Wise happens. It’s not super clear, but obviously the 11 years did not feel like that long to Aqua. Aqua even states that time moves differently in the realm of darkness. It was most likely a couple weeks since she looks the same (and she’d probably be dead since there is no food down there lol). Still terrible to be there that long though.

[@jaysenstoudt7610]

It's crazy to see someone break down each moment of each game the way I did, but actually sit with that emotion instead of push it aside and continue before fully processing what's happening. Oh God do I wish I could experience this series for the first time again.

[@NumberJ42]

The first part of this video is really amazing. Games are such beautiful works of art with many fantastic details that so many people either ignore or just take for granted.

[@shadowwuf4811]

"Terra did a domain expansion." I don't know why that made me laugh as hard as it did HAHA

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

Is this a JJK reference?

[@wesleycarney8621]

It's refreshing to see a reactor who's actually invested in the music of the series. The music of KH is easily my favorite part. If you love hearing callbacks, you'll love KH3! Keep up the great videos, thank you!

[@DGchase]

Your kingdom hearts series has completely made me a fan. You are hilarious and make me cry along with you. Keep up the good work

[@TheForbiddenMoon]

aqua actually spends like 13 years in the darkness because its 10 years before kh1

[@Riku70X]

The final 0.2 trailer ended with this clip (31:56 - 32:02) and let me tell you we all SCREAMED when our baby showed up. First time we had heard his voice in half a decade. That clip of Sora saying "I'm back!" lives rent free in my head. Kingdom Hearts was BACK BABY! Super excited for you to watch X-Backcover next!

[@fushigiidane]

Thank you for reminding me why I love Kingdom Hearts and specifically 0.2 so much. It was amazing to see you be absolutely amazed at the graphics, While Kingdom Hearts as a while repesents as happy place for me 0.2 specifically represents depression and I re-experience it often when I need it. Seeing your pure enthisiasm about it was just amazing!

[@everlymarshall9179]

So lovely as always! This one made me tear up quite a bit, a lot going on emotionally for a shorter game. The game looks so beautiful like you said! So excited to see you go through KH3! :)

[@haziq12ish]

Aqua was there at end of kh1 Ventus was there at rechain of memories And terra has been there all alomg

[@Rio_Robinson91]

Enjoying your KH journey !! This is my favorite series ever and watching people experience it for the first time is my comfort food!

[@ricardobautista2141]

Yeah, that wait after Dream Drop was brutal. Especially heartbreaking was when they announced the remasters. I remember when I first watched that announcement video I thought we were finally getting 3 and instead we got the remasters. I felt so sad lol

[@acattygamer3065]

Having never played these games myself, I can’t help but share the feeling of wonder that Leigh so readily expresses. I love these videos so much

[@DragonsRiver]

Leigh, as a Kingdom Hearts fan im so excited to watch your KH3 journey. It's one of my favorites in the series. Regardless of what other people have said. I'm beyond excited to see you have some fun, one word of advice. "This looks like a good spot to find some ingredients." Goofy

[@charlieg4460]

I'm happy that we were given this as it's a wonderful look into Aqua's story and really shows her fight with the darkness (in all forms) I do wish we could have a whole 40hr version of this, or an Aqua game in general though

[@frankthetank520]

Yes! this is exactly what I needed today! I am so glad your enjoying this series so much and It will be great Journey thru KH3 Prepare yourself there will be tears of all spectrums of emotions

[@DissedRedEngie]

Mickey: yeah I saw Aqua in the world of darkness. Then I just kinda forgot about for 9 years. You know how procrastination works. Right? Riku: wtf

[@ComicCrossing]

He saw her about 2 years ago. During KH1. Not the best, but to be fair he and Riku were pretty busy. Plus it makes sense hed try and get Riku out first than bring him further into the darkness on the off chance that they could find Aqua.

[@DissedRedEngie]

I'm joking. But still, Michelangelo Rodent acted like Aqua didn't exist for the longest part. Also, he did meet Aqua before she was sent to the dark realm.

[@Riku70X]

@@DissedRedEngie The opening of KH3 is why Mickey never went to try and rescue Aqua. King Mickey and Riku, two keyblade masters, were in the Realm of Darkness for all of 5 minutes before having their keyblades damaged/destroyed. It's supposed to be a crazy dangerous place, and it's insane that Aqua lasted so long in there. Of course, Sora then proceeds to just steam roll through it because he's Sora.

[@DJAB87]

@@Riku70X Exactly. The Heartless are much stronger and almost infinite in number in the realm of darkness because it's their domain. That's why it's so dangerous there and that's why Mickey never said anything.

[@youbetterwatchout4400]

When I first played this game I had almost the same reactions… I couldn’t believe they made such a drastic jump. The graphics in this game were amazing for its time, especially for Kingdom Hearts. This tech demo really shined. Square Enix did a great job fleshing out Aqua’s adventure/story. I love watching your content and am always eagerly waiting for your next video(s) :)

[@XGreenGame]

She’s a more emotional version of me and I love it, I just started my KH3 journey recently too so I can wait to see how you get all hyped up seeing KH3!

[@babydollface]

Watching your Kingdom Hearts videos is always so comforting! I think it's because Kingdom Hearts itself is a comforting video game, and you also have good vibes! ❤

[@Tarecgos]

It’s simple, I see LeighXP post a KH video, I stop what I’m doing

[@juniorlies4539]

Your reactions are literally my feelings while playing this series and it fills with me joy seeing your journey thru this KEEP IT UP!!!!!!

[@3rose]

Ive been loving watching these videos so much, your reactions and the way you edit it all together is hilarious😭😭😭

[@Xeyyakkenn]

0.2 intro is my favorite in the series. Love the music and visual storytelling

[@matthieuschwarzmann5738]

Just got off a night shift at work (I’m in paris France lol) and saw this , best way to end the day. Thank you Leigh !

[@Zeek0079]

This games atmosphere atmosphere might be even more beautiful than 3s

[@fernandozavaletabustos205]

How so?

[@vi9397]

I never played kingdom hearts neither was interested in trying but your reactions made me want to. You're so sincere and excited I can't help but feel the same while watching the video, really appreciate that.

[@HansAlRachid]

Your enthusiasm and excitement here are genuinely infectuous - actually had me smiling along all the way. And I don't even like KH3 and its offshoots!

[@thehappyaipom]

Becomes even sadder to learn that she entered the dark realm ten years before KH1 which means technically by 3 she has been in there for 12 years about. So over a decade.

[@PyroMaker3]

why is it so fun just watchin you enjoy the series so much it's like a small child excited about getting her pudding lol

[@Massimo_Candura]

I love Aqua so much ❤ It's my favorite character. She always break my heart ❤

[@KingOfCrafting]

I'M SO READY THIS WAS SO FUN I never actually played this one so this was my first experience of it. Glad I got to experience it here!

[@FakeAnarchist]

Aqua is probably my 2nd favourite Keyblade wielder right after Sora and I can't wait to see what your KH3 journey is going to be like!

[@tenderquirkydragon8643]

5:30 Take this sentence and go back in time to 2005