Yasue on introducing new Kingdom Hearts players to the series’ history,
This is a big year for Kingdom Hearts. The series is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and one could argue that Kingdom Hearts 3D is the first “true” follow-up to KHII.
Given the amount of convoluted plots and storylines that have been made over the past decade, it could be intimidating for new players to step inside the Kingdom Hearts universe. Square Enix’s Tai Yasue commented on this and more in a new interview.
Head past the break to read up on what Yasue had to say.
Yasue on how Square Enix will make the Kingdom Hearts story follow an audience growing up with the franchise…
“In 3D, we introduced the Memento system to cover that. In future titles, we’re going to really have to think about that.
“I think for Kingdom Hearts you can really enjoy the lighter aspects. It’s about coming to terms with Riku’s darkness. It’s about friends. There are a lot of easy themes too and when you go to a Disney world each one has a story that is really accessible. If you want to understand everything it might be a little complex, but if you want to play lightly I think that’s possible too. Obviously, we want new players to access the game in a way so we’re going to have to think about that. I can’t really talk about our new titles yet, but for 3D we tried to do that with the Memento system.”
Yasue on any other plans for Kingdom Hearts’ 10th anniversary…
“Not at the moment, no. [Kingdom Hearts] 3D is definitely our 10th anniversary title.”
Yasue on the ending of Kingdom Hearts 3D…
“I would just like to say that, this time the game is more centered on Riku and how he comes to terms with the darkness. Kingdom Hearts 3D really connects to the next Kingdom Hearts–Kingdom Hearts 3. And in a way, I think you’ll be able to see a glimpse of the future by playing Kingdom Hearts 3D.”
