The First Hour of Kingdom Hearts Was Wild...

[@-frizno-8530]

I would love to see the conversation Sora had with his mom when he finally returned to Destiny Islands in KH2 lmao

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

“I SAID DINNER’S READY, SORA”

[@taputrainer8463]

He didn’t, Riku found a bottle and they went right to their mark of mastery. It annoys me that the family was forgotten when BBS, a prequel game made after KH2 mentions Sora’s dad meaning they were still in the thoughts of the devs

[@whisperedflame6952]

@@taputrainer8463I guarantee you the Lost Master's Arc will explore Sora's and everyone else's family/families. Genealogies, family, and one's heritage has become more and more of a common theme in the story as of late. Not to mention, involving a monarchy as in the case of Verum Rex ("True King"), inherently means the story must explore family trees. This story has not yet broken my trust with exploring known mysteries and unanswered questions, so I'm patient and optimistic that Nomura has an answer for what happened to Sora's mom at the very least.

[@peterparker-wu3io]

@@taputrainer8463 There was a time skip that happened between their return and getting the bottle, 6 months I believe, and that would be plenty of time to reunite with their families, why do their parents have to actually show up?

[@SLRsquared]

I never thought about this but I wonder if their parents thought they died when the island was destroyed? I suppose Kairi must have cleared things up when she returned.

[@VerycoolEsso]

KH is actually the best 'get together' game that ever exists. While most others will just be a fighting games with a story of protags from different stories getting teleported to another dimension and are forced to fight to the death. KH has its own very unique story with original characters while still integrating Disney and Final Fantasy characters into the story. Excellent gameplay, music and art directions. Nothing else is quite like it.

[@xanv8051]

I use to daydream about this intro all the time i avoided puddles so i wouldn't fall into other realms

[@congaking100]

Kairi’s goofy laugh really made an otherwise unfortunate somewhat brighter thanks. And wonderful video as well.

[@Anthonydavis65]

Hayden Panattere did a fantastic job playing as her in Kh1 and 2 unfortunately she didn't voice her in future games

[@coolchannelize15]

The part that scared me as a teenager lol back on the ps3 was when the heartless attack the island at night and Sora’s wooden wood doesn’t hurt them at all! This is one of my favorite games 😭

[@Anthonydavis65]

The thing that freaks me out more than anything else in this game is that damn boss heartless Parasite Cage I despise that creature with all my being and the end of the world was super creepy atmosphere and getting attacked by those Giant heartless called the Behemoth

[@Joela393]

the way you are over analyzing every little detail in kingdom hearts is how i do as well. like i love how silent the scenes are sometimes with just the actors talking

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

that's not over-analyzing, that's just called having good taste in direction and writing ;)

[@Punani_Playa]

This video is crazy high quality, idk why you don’t have more subscribers

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

These are the comments I live for 🙏

[@aoto8897]

Nomura actually said his aimed target audience are mature audiences.

[@JabamiLain]

Man's actually a genius.

[@KagekiriRenma]

i love way you break things down and explain the subtlety of the game that started it all for me. Thank you for the trip down nostalgia lane. subbed :)

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it :D

[@BlazingNip]

This whole game series is awesome. The gameplay sound an mucic are some of the best especially for the time the game came out. Great video btw 👌 👍

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

thank you so much!

[@kerryhess3641]

Oh hey, this video looks familiar ;) I'll say again, a game combining my two greatest obsessions as a child, Disney and Final Fantasy, absolutely blew me away as a kid. The cheesiness I might see in the series now was formative as a kid - the sense of loyalty and love this game displayed remains a part of me today.

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

Thanks for watching, I wanted to try again to see if anything would change :) Thing about cheesiness - it's not cheesy if it's real. And that I think is the difference to me between KH1-KH2, and KH3. KH1-2 felt real, felt like they had something to say about people, friends, fears, hopes and ambitions. 3 to me just feels like a childish mangled mess, which indeed does feel super cheesy way too often.

[@baalmolech]

Riku lowkey offered Sora the fruit and when Sora rejected it, it set off the rest of the events.

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

I never thought about this actually - Destiny Islands - a tropical paradise - can be considered a Garden of Eden. But in this case, even though Kairi could be seen as an easy "Eve", it's almost like Riku is Eve, tempting Sora to take the easy path and accept being swept away. Instead he chose not to - is still tossed out of Eden - and now he has to fight hordes of demons to even try to set things straight.

[@xanv8051]

Well with the rhythm game out, turns out kairi is like an eve because her being sent here at a young age as a Princess of light was in theory going to be harassed by darkness eventually and a keyblade bruv would rise. So her being here is why the island gets destroyed? ​@@AndyMeetsFantasy

[@stevenjamesosma3246]

What surprised me is that even with this first game, they were bold and confident to consider a sequel at the end, without knowing what was to come

[@TheJaredPunch]

This game definitely does have heart…

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

someone had to say it

[@Anthonydavis65]

Yall Billy Zane killed this role as the main antagonist Ansem

[@SLRsquared]

KH1 opening sequence bring back such visceral memories and feelings for me every time I go back. And I never really thought about the ‘why’ since I always associated it with nostalgia. You made a simple and clean point, it has heart. Simple and Clean is soothing and warms you. The intro pulls you in because even without dialogue it focuses on the emotional connections of the characters and themes of the game through poetic visual storytelling so you immediately start the game already feeling welcomed home. The tonal shift and ambiance in the dive to heart sequence is unlike any tutorial in other games because it feels personal. (spoilers?) King Mickey isn’t just talking to Sora in the beginning, it feels like he’s also coaching you the person. The lessons learned in the game also apply to real life. “The closer you get to the light the greater your shadow becomes” is an incredible statement for your game journey and journey in the real world. I played this as a teen in high school and this game felt like a stepping stone to also navigating a different world as an adult in the next few years. KH feels personal because it stays true to the heart of the series, which its ability and desire to connect and play at your heart strings.

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

Well put! It's an incredible intro that I'm certain will resonate will people if the give a try and enter with an open heart.

[@seanwhitehall4652]

10:00 wow that is a wild tone shift that I had forgotten about. So much mystery in the first game.

[@DontPretendtoCare]

That's not a love triangle. Dimitri Martin taught us that for it to be a love triangle the two dudes have to like each other too. Nope, this is just a love angle.

[@ENDtredecim]

I would love to see more of these for the KH series, it gets so dark in each game

[@jonathanvue6502]

I remember seeing this game for the first time when my dad played it for the first time when I was about 5 years old. I was absolutely terrified of the heartless lol And the intro scene was such a great portrayal of what a dream is

[@piesofnorth5080]

Somehow, I missed out on this series as a kid. But I just recently started getting into it with my own kid. Now we are big fans.

[@anneliesds2243]

loved this serie when i was a kid!!! still do! that, final fantasy, shadow hearts, super mario, rogue galaxy, zelda games, pokemon, dark cloud and dark chronicle.

[@alibahali3671]

This Game showed me another world as kid.

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

in fact more than just one world

[@EZmodeAl3x]

I always thought they should have stuck with the Sora, Kairi and Riku love triangle storyline instead of doing what they did. That way they could have expanded on Kairi's character development more.

[@Flapalapagus]

Simple and clean is tragically ironic considering the series is anything but

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

lmao true

[@superiortinkerer5144]

I recall being frightened by the game when I was young. The intro was really dark for a game that was marketed for a young audience. I was 10 years old when I tried the game for the first time, I used to play games like "Crash Bandicoot", "Rayman", and other innocent games. Yet, "Kingdom Hearts" was something else, the intro was really suprisingly dark.

[@NazoFriends]

yes plz do all the games

[@therealwilldalbey]

Kingdom Hearts is an isekai. Change my mind.

[@pn2294]

What kids series doesn’t include death and destruction?

[@smellslikeus]

NEED more. This is that good KH content

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

already working on more, my friend, please subscribe to stay updated :)

[@Mushroom831]

Please keep doing KH and KH2 videos! I love your work!

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

Thank you so much! Is there anything in particular you’d like to see? :)

[@Mushroom831]

@ Omg if you could do a video covering Birth By Sleep, maybe a deep dive into the Zion/Axel/Roxas stuff, honestly there’s so much lore! I can’t wait to see what else you dish out regardless! 😊

[@Mushroom831]

@@AndyMeetsFantasy also if you could cover the Ventus and Roxas lore

[@Its_Liam1994]

Idc about soras journey… imagine Sora’s mom sadness and confusion losing her son out of the blue

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

the real victim :(

[@oreotaku4017]

She most likely didn’t even realize Sora was gone. She and the other islanders likely were placed in a sleep like stasis after their world fell to darkness. Not long after Sora restored the worlds, he loses his memories and lets Naminé fix him. This causes everyone even his parents to forget he exists. So win Sora wakes up in KH2 his parents just suddenly remember him.

[@slambamcam]

Now let’s get a review of the first hour of kingdom hearts 2🤣🤣

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

oh I am planning on it, don't you worry :D

[@lerenardpourpre6357]

You might as well go ahead and make a video for every hour of this game. Sure sometimes it gets cheesy and the whole concept of the franchise is to sell concentrated fan service to 90s kids... but every Disney world and FF character was carefully woven in the game's overarching plot. KH1 has managed to infuse every step of its story with a sense of oneirism, wonder and strangeness that perfectly echoes what childhood feels like. KH2's famous prologue was a great follow up to this, voluntarily placing the player in a confusing position that reflects that of young teenagers: it might be interesting to have a video tackling the first few hours of KH2, as they remain unfairly low in the overall player base's estime.

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

I will definitely make a video on KH2s intro ;)

[@Chimichinking]

Imagine if the giant shadow was Sora’s mom but he was blinded by the darkness. Otherwise why the giant heartless have long looking hair 🤔

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

Now that’s frightening

[@Anthonydavis65]

​@@AndyMeetsFantasySORA I told you Dinner was Ready!!!! 😂😂

[@reezee9599]

Song in the beginning?

[@King0fDaSouff]

Kh2 please!

[@Tarnished_Battosai]

Yes give me more

[@hakonanthonsen3543]

stupid question maybe, but are you from Norway?

[@workstudy8118]

Why was riku jacked

[@shadowsenpai2395]

The best part is the second game does the same opening essentially and just makes it far better

[@Drums_of_Liberation]

Storywise yes. Gameplay wise no. The second game just made it a tedious overly long tutorial.

[@shadowsenpai2395]

@@Drums_of_Liberation nah was a fun intro. And far better than the little scavenger hunt and jank race. The 1v1s are also better in kh2 tutorial obviously.

[@JabamiLain]

Ironically, "Kingdom Hearts" kinda drained my faith in humanity for a time, but then "Legacy of Kain", "Evangelion", "Serial Experiments Lain", "Madoka Magica" and "Drakengard" got it back. Because the truth is, tragedy can bring hope. Hope of change. Radical change and justified payback. "Kingdom Hearts" ever since 2...justifies gaslight and gives that illusion the world's time is meaningless through the power of friendship.

[@Mykal06]

Could you explain what you mean a bit more? I think I get it but not 100% Also please listen to what I have to say, don’t lose hope! It’s hard to live in this world but there is a hope and that hope is Jesus Christ. Jesus died on the cross and resurrected so we can be forgiven of our sins and be saved, He will give us peace and hope. All you have to do is believe in Him and you will be saved. Please consider the state of your soul. Turn away from sin and follow Him so you may have salvation. I think I can relate to how often I see bad or negative messages in media and story telling but we need to remember these world views are being portrayed by other humans who have their own flawed way of looking at the world. Especially recently a lot of movies and are filled with terrible immoral messaging because people lack a relationship with God. And if you don’t know God and are not trying to build a relationship with Him through serving Him life IS meaningless. So we must rely on Jesus, the one and only God, He gives us an everlasting Hope. Please give your life to Christ today, Jesus loves you.

[@JabamiLain]

​@@Mykal06I meant the dark stories showed me I did not have to be a sunshine ray myself to find my place in the world, that I wasn't wrong to have urges, and that even when the world is uncaring, you can gather the outcasts to care. Meanwhile, in "Kingdom Hearts", what am I told ? That I can't develop myself as an individual before ? That feeling a void like the Nobodies is inherently wrong, even though it would allow me to survive against the odds and struggle to find new meaning in life ? That I should condone stuck up, abusive old men who absolutely would not do the same for me or my ideas ? The Original World in "KH" was destroyed because some idiots couldn't understand Kingdom Hearts' biggest wish is to connect with Darkness without destroying it. It wants to grow and expand itself. And no offense, but honestly, I prefer the Eastern outlook on the Divine sphere, in which Sinful chaos and virtuous order are two sides of the same coin, and you have to struggle to find the balanced version between the two.

[@JabamiLain]

​@@Mykal06the Devil was definitely right to be banished. But Lilith...Her soul was destroyed to birth the demons of the world, only because she had the courage to desire and ask to find her own fate, but her Father would not let her peacefully seek out her path. She, Adam and Eve could have made a wonderful family, I'm sure of it.

[@oreotaku4017]

@@JabamiLain I don’t think you were quite picking up on the messages of the KH games.

[@aliastheabnormal]

Remember the days when Riku wasn't a gay furry? Man i feel old!

[@Tylerdavasel]

It's not a kid's game. Just cus it's got Disney characters and you were 11 doesn't mean it was made for kids. Us adults at the time were excited about such a weird combination. Same issues with animation in the west. *sigh*

[@AndyMeetsFantasy]

it was slightly meant as a joke, but also that it indeed was intended for kids and up - of course everyone can enjoy it, heck, the game means even more when you're an adult and can actually analyze these things and why they work

[@FrostDJakki3529]

It's not a kids game. It's an everyone game. Just like Disney movies are not kid movies they are family movies. 🙄😒

[@Mykal06]

To anyone reading this, please repent and believe the gospel! There is a loving God who wants to save you. And because He loves us, He (Jesus) died on the cross and resurrected 3 days later so we can be forgiven of our sins and be saved. Please think about the state of your soul, don't let this chance pass you by. Believe in Jesus and follow Him so you may have salvation. Life is short, please make the right choice today before its too late. Jesus loves you.