Hokanko Alt blog post gives details of Famitsu review of Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, says Birth by Sleep 0.2 takes around 3 or 4...

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Among reviews for various other new games, Hokanko Alt's look into Famitsu's review for the game gives fans a few new insights into Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue. Thanks to aibo_ac7 for the tip!

 

Their review starts off by saying that Dream Drop Distance HD took around 35 hours to clear, while Birth by Sleep 0.2 -A Fragmentary Passage- took around 3 to 4 hours. It also goes on to say that depending on individual play style, that time can easily be doubled.

 

It also says that the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a great build up for Kingdom Hearts III and also say that Dream Drop Distance HD almost feels like a full remake. The 60 FPS is very smooth and the play is comfortable. They also highly praise Birth by Sleep 0.2, but also say that they wish there was just a little more volume to it. Not much was said about Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover other than it is definitely worth seeing.

 

Their final scores for the whole collection are 8/9/8/9.

 

Update: The full review is now available from Famitsu Weekly. Translations and scans can be found below with translations provided by Catherine Mueller (nichiei.translations@gmail.com).

KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 FINAL CHAPTER PROLOGUE

PS4 PlayStation4

Square Enix

Release Date 1/12/2017

6800 yen before tax (7344 tax included)

Action RPG

A record of three tales that tie into the upcoming [Kingdom Hearts III]--the brand-new short story [0.2], the theatrical production [X BC], and the 3D HD remaster of the 2012 release [DDD]

Maker Survey:

[Target Audience]

[KH] and [FF] series fans, Square Enix fans, RPG and action game fans, Disney fans

[Average play time]

[DDD] has a clear time of 35 hours, [0.2] will take about 3 to 4 hours to clear, depending on one's play style--you can enjoy it even longer than that

 

Yoshida:

This is content that really is steered toward the series fans with the HD remake, along with its new short story and theatrical production. Since this is the first series title to be released on the PS4, by exploring with the short title [0.2], we strongly feel that you will be able to feel even more hopeful for the release of [iII]. I'm happy to be releasing three different productions on this system, but when you all understand the weight of it more, that will be even better.

Ashida:

In order to strengthen the hopes of the fans, we're releasing these three totally different productions that will all tie into [Kingdom Hearts III]. I'm fascinated by the new story we can see in [0.2] with Aqua, and it's the best feeling seeing each of her actions flow together. I have a good feeling with [X BC], too. The “free flow action” in [DDD] is exhilarating, and I'm happy that the play style has become so pleasant with the improvement to 60fps.

Namuko:

With movements as smooth as flying through the sky, playing in a fighting style that heavily relies on magic goes well with Disney worlds. The remaster of [DDD], which has a more cartoonish touch, is of course included in this, and so is [0.2], which seems like a movie on the PS4--I really felt that feeling again watching them. In regards to the things we've used in the stories thus far, it may leave new users a bit hazy at first, but they do not hinder the player's ability to enjoy the games.

Bunbun-Maru:

This is a great product to review the story that will connect us into [iII]. The world of [Kingdom Hearts] that's shown on the PS4 is, as expected, brilliant. Since [3D] has been remade in full to HD, if you feel the wonder in that, please buy it. Several things in the game make it easier to play, and I'm happy to see that the new production [0.2] is included as well, but I do wish that one had a bit more volume.

 

THIS WEEK!

Buy it this week!

If you're a fan lying in wait of [iII], [Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8] is a title you can't miss. [sTEEP] is an important title in which you can explore an open world in the snowy mountains. Also, for those using the PS VR, in [Roller Coaster Dreams], you can make an original jet coaster and fly around. (Ranbu Yoshida)

First is [New Dangan Ronpa V3]. There are a lot of new nuances added to the “school trials,” but it's nice that it hasn't become more difficult. [Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8] is definitely one not to be missed by its fans. [Treasure Defender] is a game you'll want to play over and over until you have cleared the game without losing a single treasure to the thieves. (Jigoro Ashida)

 

 

What do you think of the reviews coming in so far for Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue? Let us know in the comments.

 

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[The Kingdom Hearts Otaku 44]

Mmmm I couldn't be anymore excited! The 24th can't come any sooner!

[Rob 5,571]

And that is why the decision was made to avoid another KH2 prologue among other things.

[Keith Harris 28]

Honestly, I love what I'm seeing. I'm counting the days until release and I even made sure to tell my boss I'm definitely not coming into work on the 24th.

[Alja 61]

I had hoped that 0.2 might turn out to be a little longer, but than again, I belong to the slow players, so I can look forward to six+ hours I guess The part about DDD and Back Cover sounds good, too, I'm excited!

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Thanks for sharing this with us, Sora'spromise!

 

Oh wow, so 2.8's gotten a good score, eh? That's frickin awesome! I mean, I don't care about review scores, because a few of the KH entries have received mixed reception, yet I've played them and loved them regardless, ya know?

 

But anyways, DDD HD is about what I expected, since 35 hours is more or less the time I took to beat KH3D!  That bit about 0.2 though, is frickin awesome! DO YOU KNOW WHAT 3 TO 4 HOURS IS!? Nomura said that the game would be the length of a KHIII Disney world, so does this mean that, depending on play style and cutscene content, each world may be 3 to 4 hours long in Kingdom Hearts III!? Gahh, that's mind boggling!  And also, the fact that they highly praised 0.2 excites me, cuz that means that there's probably epic things in store!

 

And X Back Cover is worth seeing, eh? I'm pretty sure it is, and I can't wait!

 

Overall, I'm just anxious, I want 2.8 in my hands already!!!! X_X

Edited December 28, 2016 by The Transcendent Key

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I still wish that 0.2 was a full game instead of a 3 to 4 hour game. Other than that I'm very excited to play it after playing Dream Drop Distance. I'm glad it's getting some good reviews.

[Isamu Kuno 2,512]

So, this means that KH3 at a minimum will be over 50 hours long.
At 3 hours minimum, 0.2 is said to be the size of one KH3 world. 
KH3 is said to have the most worlds out of any game in the series thus far, it would have to have at least 17 to take that title away from KH2.

17 worlds, 3 hours each.
17 x 3 = 51

As for 2.8, this puts the entire collection at about 40 hours long. Between 38:20 and 39:20 to pe precise.

[gosoxtim 52]

So, this means that KH3 at a minimum will be over 50 hours long.

At 3 hours minimum, 0.2 is said to be the size of one KH3 world. 

KH3 is said to have the most worlds out of any game in the series thus far, it would have to have at least 17 to take that title away from KH2.

17 worlds, 3 hours each.

17 x 3 = 51

 

As for 2.8, this puts the entire collection at about 40 hours long. Between 38:20 and 39:20 to pe precise.

thant not the case anymore 0.2 is  not just a demo it full lengh game of three to four hours i don't if that will applt to the worlds in kh3

[Kasaix 9]

I don't care if 0.2 takes only a few hours to complete, I will enjoy every moment to its fullest. It's as close to KH III as we'll get anytime soon.

[BrokenHeart-less 10]

3 to 4 hours seems off to me personally. They must have really hauled ass through the game to get that. The demo for 0.2 alone was 30 minutes. played the demo myself and I can say the pace of the game is fast but if it takes 30 minutes for a simple demo i doubt the final game is that times 7. 

[gosoxtim 52]

3 to 4 hours seems off to me personally. They must have really hauled ass through the game to get that. The demo for 0.2 alone was 30 minutes. played the demo myself and I can say the pace of the game is fast but if it takes 30 minutes for a simple demo i doubt the final game is that times 7. 

well nomura did say will be long 

[Isamu Kuno 2,512]

thant not the case anymore 0.2 is  not just a demo it full lengh game of three to four hours i don't if that will applt to the worlds in kh3

Nomura did say KH3 is going to be "overwhelmingly big" remember.

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

So, this means that KH3 at a minimum will be over 50 hours long.

At 3 hours minimum, 0.2 is said to be the size of one KH3 world. 

KH3 is said to have the most worlds out of any game in the series thus far, it would have to have at least 17 to take that title away from KH2.

17 worlds, 3 hours each.

17 x 3 = 51

 

As for 2.8, this puts the entire collection at about 40 hours long. Between 38:20 and 39:20 to pe precise.

 

Oh God, just imagine if that was the case! 51 full hours, not including the hours doing side quests and leveling up to level 99! Gahhhh, just thinking about it makes me feel hyped! X_X

 

And hey, 2.8's 40 hour run is pretty good, in my honest opinion!