Who else got KH3D Today...?

[Josh and Sophie]

So, as most of you were well aware, Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] was released today in the US. Square Enix celebrates the series' 10th Anniversary by making the game exclusive to the Nintendo 3DS, and adding a Mark Of Mastery Edition of the game. As the game starts out, Sora and Riku are informed that all they have learned about fighting is about to change. Two new concepts have been added: Dream Eaters, which Sora and Riku can Link Up with to deal massive damage, and play minigames; and Flowmotion, which allows the player to jump off walls and twirl around light poles to gain spead, and also deal more damage to opponents. Of course, more things have been added, but these two are the most obvious, and useful. After learning about the new training they'll need, Sora and Riku will occasionally have flashbacks of certain information that will guide you along the story. Also used frequently is Dropping, where you switch between Sora and Riku, and can power them up using droplets. The use of the Circle Pad Pro has also been confirmed for the game, though it is not required for full functionality. The 3D rendering is the same as most of the other generations of the game, and the 3D depth created by the 3DS gives the player the feeling as if they are "watching the game in the front row"; giving the game score of 9/10.

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Okay. So long story short: this is the first KH game I've played, but I'm already enjoying it 2 hours in.

I'm sure that everyone wants to see you gloat as much as I did, so post here if you got the game, and brag about the rare AR cards you got if you bought the game at GameStop!

[Neku Sakuraba]

This game is toooootally awesome! :3 Been playing it with Mike, it's wondrous, and if you're having fun a s a first-time player.... imagine what it's like for those of us who've been fans from the very beginning. Who've played all the games. There's tons of little in-jokes and references... and while the game explains everything for you through the CHronicles, they don't cover it all..... and there's soooo much for all the previous fans. And all the TWEWY ins in Traverse Town.... aw, it's a picnic! :3

[Josh and Sophie]

Glad to hear you like it! I'm about 8 hours in so far (The Grid, on Riku's side), even with working 8 1/2 hours yesterday... xD
Sadly, unless I happen to pass by some more people while at work or some other place, I won't be able to use Streetpass... <_<' (But no biggy... 'xD )

[Neku Sakuraba]

awwww. I don't really know anyone else with KH3D either, so.... yeah

[Josh and Sophie]

Lol. I've been okay at work. I've left in my pocket, and we've got a couple of regulars who come in and our games will pick each up. 'xD I still have yet to figure out who they are in person, but I wear a nametag, so it wouldn't be hard for them to spot me (not to mention I use my name as my mii's). I have someone named Andrew at level 4 in the MiiPlaza "Find Mii II"!

[Riku Nomura]

I got my copy relase day from Amazon.

It was the MoM edition and I beat it this morning plus unlocked the secret ending!

[Josh and Sophie]

Well... I'm very sure I don't have anything to say to that...
I'm running on 15 or so hours since release day...
(I'm such a noob... 'xD )
Uhg... So wanted the MoM edition... <_<' Gosh darn Gamestop stopped doing preorders because nobody wanted it, and then people start asking for it...

Secret ending...? What's this I hear?

[Izaya Orihara]

Meet certain condition, and then collect the hidden letters during the credits.

[Josh and Sophie]

Well, that's nice... Thanks though. I didn't get a chance to see wjat you said until after playing some more (internet problems).
I collected almost all of the letters at the end (aside from like two). I'll have to try again tomorrow.
In the mean time, I'm sure you can guess what the above means...! I beat the game!
Can't believe it!
Time to go back and get everything worth getting! 'xD

Game Details (just because I feel like it):
Game Mode: Beginner Mode
Report Completion: 62%
Enemies Defeated: 2310
Most Used Command: Drain Drive x140
Most Used Flowmotion: Wall Kick x999
Clear Time: 25:07
Spirits Collected: 43%
Spirit Smiles: 864
Most Used Link: Chaos Snake x7
Most Used Training Toy: Balloon x20

Not bad for a noob, no; even if I did have it set to "Beginner"...? 'xD

Game Records
Combat: 32%
Items: 70%

Link Attacks: Sora
Meow Wounce x2
Roll Call x2
Poison Dash x2
Water Blaster x1
Paw Groove x1
Equestrian Raid x1
Belly Raid x1
Lucky Dice x2
Whomperstomp x6
Comet x1
Chaos Snake x7
Prism Light x2
Ragnarok x2

Link Styles: Riku
Shining Hammer x1
Wavesurfer x5
Thunderstorm x1
Darkest Fears x6
Raising Wing x7
Bladecharge x2

Reality Shifts (Enemies Defeated)
Slingshot x7
Faithline x2
Bubble Burst x12
Wonder Comic x16
Melody Catcher x19
Mirage Split x19
Nightmare's End x2

Flowmotion (Enemies Defeated)
Kick Dive x80
Shock Dive x42
Sliding Dive x20
Buzz Saw x8
Blow-off x44
Wheel Rush x2

Dive Mode - Sora / Riku
Traverse Town - 362,500 / 380,000
La Cité des Cloches - 155,500 / 9,000
Prankster's Paradise - 101,000 / 895,000
The Grid - 100,000 / 4,000
Country of the Musketeers - 300,000 / 10,000
Symphony of Sorcery - 710,000 / 920,000
The World That Never Was - 180,000 / 161,000
Ending - 180

Mini-games (Highscore)
Light Cycle - 1,300
Balloon - 278
Water Barrel - 635

Trophies
In the Clear (Finished the story)
Stop Drop Roller (Racked up 2,000 Drop Points)
In the Munny (Amassed 5,000 munny)
Reality Shifter (Defeated 50 enemies using Reality Shift)
Pro Linker (Linked with Spirits at least 50 times)
Memento Maniac (Saved at least 20 photos while bonding with Spirits)

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Call me a sap, but being the person I am, a lot of things in this game really...connect...to me. I feel like I've discovered more about myself.