They Call Him Sandy Claws | Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix [BLIND] Let’s Play, Pt. 21

[@elufuir2686]

I do love that even though Sora now has a new Christmas-themed outfit for Final Mix, it is still very much carrying the Halloween Town flavour, especially in the little portrait. (That Riku didn't get a costume change in CoM, while logical lorewise, still is something I am slightly sad about.)

[@Soulkrist17]

I did like how he kept the black color of his Halloween costume, but just a little update for Christmas.

[@Disney15ish]

Since you asked, Jack is voiced by his original movie voice actor, Chris Sarandon.

[@Soulkrist17]

Oh very cool, thank you Nolan!

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Same with Oogie Boogie.

[@X1rsch]

Was worried with that first instance @ not even a minute in, but ya did a lot better this time, and I thank ye for it. 0:17 "That's fun. That's fun." 1:49 "I see what I hafta hit. Ok. Ok. Ok." 4:00 That was so cool. That was so frickin' cool." 7:56 "Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas." 24:34 "That's cool. That is cool."

[@Soulkrist17]

I am trying, of that I promise. However the last 2...I think those are fair game.

[@X1rsch]

22:05 I've always liked how the rings scaled... how the magic boosting rings scale with the rising value of the metal: Silver < Gold < Platinum < ??? and the strength boosting rings with the value of the gemstones: Sardonyx < Tourmaline < Aquamarine < ???

[@Soulkrist17]

Ooo I didn't catch that myself, but that's a great observation! I dig it!

[@takclaw10]

I'll share this fact but someone else might tell you as well. The Christmas clothing on Sora and co was added to final mix. In the original everything was still Halloween themed. The music was also the Halloween music which didn't really fit.

[@Soulkrist17]

That is a really cool addition to the remaster!

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

​@@Soulkrist17Yeah. And it was just added value for those of us who imported the PS2 version.

[@takclaw10]

Wow Sora is on the naughty list for something extremely small. Nevermind he has saved literal words from their demise! Nevermind that he is continuously doing good things for others!

[@ericaransford9770]

To be fair, Santa doesn't actually tell him he's on the naughty list, just calls him out on being a disbeliever

[@Soulkrist17]

Santa might be a savage. Can't forsake his name ;)

[@Soulkrist17]

This is true, so I took it as more of a jab of, "Oh, you're excited to see me and want to know about my list? I thought you didn't believe?" *wink wink*

[@AxelsVirtue]

3:56 You need to actually let the lasers lock on before pressing fire again. Just like you previously hold the button in semi-auto to lock on before releasing. I did notice one laser early on but otherwise I couldn't even tell that you were letting go because the constant barrage never stopped. 5:55 stop looking at me like that Donald

[@Soulkrist17]

-I've tried a lot of letting go and locking on, but I'm just rarely (almost randomly) seeing the lock on when in full auto =/ -Donald will look at you however he wants *stare*

[@rpgmaster1592]

The Christmas town outfits were not in the original. It's a nice little addition.

[@Soulkrist17]

Amazing addition imo.

[@17nationarmy37]

9:49 Hey! look at that. It's the heart from the last game. That's pretty cool.

[@Soulkrist17]

Oh hey it is, nice catch!

[@verek357]

Halloween Town hype! Broken Highway has to be one of my fav Gummi routes, it feels F-Zero like. Especially that music! It's a real good tune As a Sonic fan I can say you're right, Sonic games do tend to have really good music! Even when the game's not to hot the music tends to be really good 4:46 More like DMCA town amiright? /j 5:13 Right? Lots of folk clearly think it's an interesting idea. Oddly enough in the early stages of development on the Nightmare Before Christmas video game they were going to do just that, but instead stuck soley with Halloween Town as the setting. However if you really really want to get that fix of finding out what's on the other side of the doors there was recently a novel released that spends a good chunk of it's time exploring just that, it also focuses on Sally which is nice too. It's called Long Live the Pumpkin Queen if you're ever interested 6:07 Goofy seems pretty scared. I guess that makes sense he is seeing the ghost of a dog 6:32 Belt it out Soul! Heck yea! I do it too lol Oh sick yea I Think I remember you mentioning this in an earlier KH play through and I went to listen. It sounded good! :) 11:16 It's Chris Sarandon, he's actually the voice of Jack in the film too. However I always hear it was Danny Elfman, which is sort of true. Danny Elfman took over for Jack's singing in the film while Chris Sarandon did all the speaking. 11:32 I love how excited he is to see Santa! Really puts into perspective that Sora's still just a kid 11:41 Alright so along with this line and a few others like Jack earlier mentioning that he wants to take over Christmas duty "again", it feels like the game is implying that the plot of the film already happened. And since there was no mention of Christmas in the original game, and in fact we know it was before Halloween thanks to their countdown calendar on one of the buildings, did a whole alternate version of the movie plot happen with Heartless invovled that Sora wasn't there for? These are the kinds of silly thoughts that keep me up at night 13:35 Yes Kingdom Hearts that is definitely what a guillotine is used for and nothing else The Mayor has always been my favourite character from this movie

[@Soulkrist17]

Hype!!! -Sonic game music _< -It’s such a fun song to sing. -Glad you liked, I rushed the crap out of it haha, recorded and edited it all in like 2 hours, so did NOT do my best. -Interesting that Jack had two actors, one for voice and one for song. -Sora is really just a little kid, and we forget that due to his responsibilities. -Hmm, I have to assume that the first game happens before the movie, then the film happens, and now we are in the aftermath, as you’re right, he is doing it “again”. -No food, just Heartless for the blade! -Mayor is king! -Jack’s magic is what I crave to have! A charging Fire? Yes please! -the booby traps are wonderful! -Xmas outfits were a fun change! -I was stoked to see Christmas town, as it was sorely missing from KH1. -I guess there is a lot of crime. Gotta lock those doors. That or, you know, they are aware of the Heartless :P -I don’t think he’s on the naughty list, more so be teased for being excited yet claiming to not believe. -Those were super hard puzzles to get :P Really glad you’ve enjoyed, and sorry for the late response. The move was a lot haha

[@verek357]

No worries about the late response :) Like I've said I totally get the moving stress honestly I kind of assumed you'd take longer haha. Also interesting to point out about the timeline of the Nightmare Before Christmas movie plot actually happening. Oogie Boogie is more or less dead inbetween KH1 and KH2 until Maleficent brings him back. Things like this really make me wonder what exactly happened then, even tho I know it's mostly unimportant and we'll probably never know lol

[@ericaransford9770]

Love Sora's reaction to finding out Santa is real, even if I remain thoroughly confused by the logistics of Christmas in this universe. (How does Santa go between the worlds??? Is he secretly a Keyblade wielder???) Gravestones go BOOM! if you get too close. Pretty sure I know exactly where that Heart puzzle piece is and why you won't be able to get it for a bit. (Hint: it's probably the second one you ever you saw on screen.) Hope the move goes smoothly! Stay safe on your drive!

[@Soulkrist17]

-Hmm, I too wonder how he works across worlds, but in fairness, he is magical. -2nd one I ever saw...hmm, possibly the one near Merlin's house, or one lower in Bastion. I don't recall. -Move went well, thank you =]

[@blackheart2728]

In fairness to Santa; Merlin teleported the entire gang from Hollow Bastion to the cornerstone hall in Disney Castle, so there are magical forms of travel that bypass the gummy accessway

[@utubemaniac8708]

My theory is that Sora was in neither naughty or nice list, because he didn't believe in Santa. Or that he is in the nice list, but his name is crossed over or smth :D

[@X1rsch]

I concur

[@Soulkrist17]

My thought is nice, tbh, but that Santa was teasing him due to "not believing".

[@X1rsch]

11:26 "You can say that again." Please, disregard Donald on the matter of saying things again. Just because he repeats himself incessantly... constantly... unyieldingly doesn't mean you need to.

[@Soulkrist17]

Say what again? What can I say again? Again? ;)

[@X1rsch]

[@Joe50639]

🎵 What's this what's this a beardman playing games? what's this? kittens, coffee and a seamstress! whats' this, whats this Lp's, of rpgs? come mushrooms watch along OH WH-AT IS TH-IS? 🎶 for now this will have to do but i might make a full parodie song if inspiration hits me ^^

[@Soulkrist17]

I'd pay money to hear this song!

[@takclaw10]

But it's too early for Christmas Soul! 😜

[@Soulkrist17]

Gimmi presents!!!

[@Joe50639]

gingerbread treasure chests? are they edible? if so I WANT ^^

[@Soulkrist17]

Nom nom

[@risingphoenix2328]

I love halloween town in 2 ! It's maybe not my favourite world but it's definitely up there ! I just love the outfits you get in this one

[@Soulkrist17]

So far it's wonderful :)

[@Laenthor]

Every keyblade, wand and shield have different, more "realistic" textures to fit better in the world. The forms also look pretty cool in both halloween and christmas variants if you want to check them out later.

[@Soulkrist17]

Ooo I didn't realize that. Def will check out forms. Hope to record today if I can get my office set up.

[@takclaw10]

I wonder how long Jack has been doing Halloween for?

[@Soulkrist17]

Same same. Like are they immortal as holiday spirits or something?

[@devonm042690]

You didn't actually equip Counterguard.

[@Soulkrist17]

Sounds about right for me...

[@Koby411]

Honestly I've never really enjoyed the gummi ship segments... I always did them just to get through them and would rather play proud mode to get the different ending rather than try to 100% the gummi ship stuff. Anyhow YAY for Halloweentown right after PoTC.

[@X1rsch]

I prefer the Gummi Ship stuff in KHIII.

[@Soulkrist17]

So far I like them a good bit tbh, a big improvement from KH1, but I also don't know how hard they are to max score, so I could fall into your boat, just not sure yet.

[@Soulkrist17]

I look forward to that!

[@X1rsch]

@@Soulkrist17 There exists a really neat trick when building gummi ships that has the potential to make the stages significantly easier. If you ever get to the point where ya feel like you could the input (if you ever deign to dare design your own ship in the first place) let me know and I will let you know.

[@Soulkrist17]

@@X1rsch you shall be called upon for thine knowledge.

[@lzpain9189]

Should read all the ansem reports when you are done with the game

[@Soulkrist17]

Oh 100% I only have 3 ATM, but like I did at the end of KH1, I plan to do a "plot thoughts" bonus episode when we finish up :)

[@TheCrazyNekoGirl2123]

wow a lecture form Santa I wonder what that would be like.I never got a lecture my father was more how shall I put it? "hands on" yeah that good. I wasn't a bad kid or anything but a few of my school grades were really hard to bring up and I got grounded for like half a school year/. IT was the math and science that really got me and at times history till we did economy and I am not a buy and sell type of person I will leave all that to stock broker thank you. I'm not Stupid or anything got a pretty high Iq but if the subject doesn't grab my interest I tend to not care. At least your teaching at an age where they want to learn so am guessing you don't have to work to hard to get them excited about let see preschool/kindergarten I guess simple spelling and super simple math. We didn't do word till 1st when i was a kid but I know stuff has changed

[@Soulkrist17]

Santa has always been a little judgmental, but that's sort of his gig =/