How a Kingdom Hearts fan could make a Kingdom Hearts game...

[Blader 7]

Hello, Blader, here. I'm really just this guy who continually watches the news here, which, is very good. But I'm not here to talk about that. I'm here to tell you how a Kingdom Hearts fan, which I have been since I was eight when Kingdom Hearts first released in the United States, would possibly be able to help make a Kingdom Hearts game.

 

Sounds ridiculous, right? Ever read Kingdom Hearts Fan Fiction? The people that write that are on the same lines. But enough chatter.

 

The idea to do something with or for Square Enix has been a goal of mine, and it was either this or make a Kingdom Hearts movie. I figured this would be simpler.

Anyway, this year, I bought Final Fantasy 13 and Final Fantasy 13-2, of which, I liked 13-2 more, and disregarded FF13 a little. Okay, I disregarded FF13 alot. Now, when I first started Final Fantasy 13 for the first time, I was very impressed. The graphics were gorgeous.

 

Then wheels in my head began to turn. I started comparing the plot of Final Fantasy 13 to the entire storyline and game series of Kingdom Hearts. Let's say this, and cut it short. There were some problems that needed to be fixed to keep the series from having the fans leave:

 

1- The Kingdom Hearts series needs another home console game. The Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II on PS2 were fun, big, and very good for their time.

 

2- Nail down the brands for Kingdom Hearts. Enough brand marketing by hopping consoles every game. Stick with Nintendo on game, then switch to Sony the next? Uh, some fans don't have enough money or wouldn't be all that interested.

 

3-Bring all the charecters into full development. If you're not a writer or a literary type, you probably don't get this. That's perfectly okay. It means to have the rest of the cast, not just Sora, Riku, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, or Roxas, Terra, Aqua or Ven go through something and grow up; have other people,

like Lea in KH3D

or maybe Kairi learn something and grow from it.

 

4- Have a good female lead-that isn't a near copy of another Square Enix charecter- be used. (Note: I'm not trying to bash Aqua. I think Aqua is awesome. She just resembles a certain pink haired lady who uses a gun blade, that's all.)

 

And thus, I came up with this idea. Well, I sent a rough draft to Square Enix USA before I sent this off, but this is the letter I sent to both Square Enix Co., LTD, in Japan, and to Square Enix USA. And it reads:

Dear Square Enix:

 

I am glad that you liked my idea, and appreciate your support. Due to legal complications, however you cannot accept ideas from the general public. That is why I am willing give a full explanation of my idea.

 

Title: Kingdom Hearts: Reverse

Opening Theme: Utada Hikaru- Time Will Tell (for a slower opening)

           Or Utada Hikaru- Letters

 

3 weeks after Kingdom Hearts II, after Sora and Riku have left, Kairi has a dream of Sora and Riku being swallowed by darkness, and both falling into a comatose state. A bright flash of light outside occurs as she wakes from her nightmare, and she steps outside to find Destiny Islands dark and bleak, the normal cheery attitude replaced by something much darker, much sinister. The image disappears, as Nobodies, mostly of the Dusk variant, swarm around the once pleasant, peaceful, tropical paradise. After learning to summon, Rainfell, her first Keyblade, Kairi, assisted by a mysterious young man who later reveals himself to be Shiro Yang, a Keyblade wielder himself, but who also uses a rapier, two katana, and a pair of handcrafted 'stun pistols' which render enemy combatants immobilized to the spot. After an introduction and some explaining, Shiro guess' that reason for the abundance of Nobodies is a reaction to Anti-Darkness, which instead of destroying a world as regular darkness; Anti-Darkness reverses the world, causing the mirror image to take place of the actual world. After defeating the source of Destiny Islands Anti-Darkness, Kairi, along with Shiro, board the spacecraft called The Flying Wing II, on which she meets the rest of Shiro's crew and associates. After receiving instruction and some advice from Yen Sid, Shiro, Kairi, and the rest of the group head for Radiant Garden. There, while walking through the borough near Merlin's house, Kairi closes very close to being severely wounded by former Organization members Larxene and Xigbar, who is now Braig. The shock of the event nearly stops her from continuing, but with encouragement, Kairi continues to press forward, undaunted by the odds or the Heartless. At one point, a mysterious crimson hooded girl attempts to persuade Kairi to abort her quest. Kairi refuses, and the two clash. Kairi wins by having herself and Namine fight the stranger away. The mysterious girl arrives again, only for Shiro to ambush her, and Kairi is partially horrified at the face she sees. It is her own face, only with dark black hair intertwined with streaks of dark blue; the girl's eyes pitch black. Once she escapes by using a Corridor of Darkness, Shiro lets Kairi know the truth: the girl's name is Kuro Yin, the embodiment of the Anti Realm's Darkness, while Shiro himself is the embodiment of the Anti Realm's Light. The pair is brother and sister, and sworn enemies of each other. The two have been battling since they knew of each other's existence. It was only after Kuro discovered she could manipulate her anti-darkness into the Realm of Light that Shiro decided to form a team to stop her rampage before she ruined all worlds, and twisted them into her own image. After traveling throughout all the worlds, Shiro and Hope come to one final conclusion: In order to stop Anti-Darkness from tearing the world apart, they have to go straight to the source, and fight Kuro in the Anti-Realm to stop the Anti-Darkness from conquering the Realm of Light. Each member agrees, though some have doubts. Kairi urges them all on, and they finally reach Kuro's palace. The girl has twisted the very fabric of space to her will, conjuring everything from former friends to exact copies of Sora and Riku. Kairi and the group continue onward, fighting through horde after horde of darkness before finally reaching Kuro. Exhausted, they valiantly put up a last stand, and defeat Kuro. Kuro refuses to fade into darkness and instead stabs Kairi in the heart, possessing the Princess of Heart's own body, ejecting her heart into the beyond. Shiro musters his strength, and blasts Kairi's body with light, forcing Kuro out of the body, her form now like a Nobody, at the cost of Kairi's body. Shiro begins to fade into light, before giving his own body back to Kairi, thanking her for showing him how to never give up, and he thanks the rest of the group for their unwavering support. He then forcibly grabs Kuro's own tangible form with his own, and the pair disappears into light and darkness. Kairi then wakes up on Destiny Islands, shocked to find she is alive. Lightning and Serah fill her in on the details and non-existence of Shiro and Kuro. Kairi asks if they would possibly be able to stay, and the trio walks out onto the beach and watches the sunset. The game ends showing Shiro and Kuro's keyblades impaled in a memorial garden near the beach.

 

For the Secret Ending, a hand, shown off-screen, pulls the keyblades out of the ground, before Light and Darkness pick them up, and send them hurling off into space, as if summoned by their wielder.

 

 

 

Lightning Farron- Second-in-command and close combat expert, the former Guardian Corps sergeant, now turned demi-goddess, uses every ounce of her courage and might to stem the flow of Anti-Darkness, along with the rest of group. Often reserved, Lightning is not afraid to show disapproval or concern over missions.  

 

Serah Farron- Lightning's younger sister. Specializes in long-range combat and magic. She cares for her sister with resolve like no other. She has a keen sense of justice, and always supports those around her.

 

Sazh Katzory- Pilot of the Flying Wing II, unmatched in flying skills. A baby chocobo resides in his afro, and he is willing to step back and look at the odds before charging in. He has his own reason for joining Shiro's group.

 

Hope Esthiem- Technology expert and researcher. Hope provides a voice of reason, looking for motive or scientific explanation behind the appearance of Anti-Darkness.

 

Oreba Dia Vanille- Specializes in healing and mid-range combat, but her sunny and boisterous personality hasn't changed a bit. She still can be serious when she needs to be, challenging common sense with her own personality.

 

Noel Kreiss- Hunter from another era, Noel Kreiss lends his prowess, knowledge and skill to the team; often playing the peacemaker along with Serah should tension arise.

 

 

 

Voice Actors:

Main Cast-

Kairi- Hadyen Panettiere

Shiro Yang- Ryan O'Donohue

Lightning Farron- Ali Hillis

Serah Farron- Laura Bailey

Hope Esthiem- Vincent Martella

Sazh Katzory- Reno Wilson

Oreba Dia Vanille- Georgia van Culenburg

Noel Kreiss- Jason Marsden

Namine- Meaghan Jette Martin

Mog the Moogle- Ariel Winter

Kuro Yin- Alyson Stoner

 

 

 

Minor Cast (Sample)

The Phantom Blot

Kain Highwind (Final Fantasy IV)- Liam O' Brien

Cloud Strife- Steve Burton

Leon (Squall Leonhart) - Doug Erholtz

Yuffie- Mae Whitman

Aerith- Mena Suvari

Sephiroth- George Newbern

Zack Fair- Rick Gomez

Cecil Harvey (Final Fantasy IV) - Yuri Lowenthal

Golbez (Final Fantasy IV) - Peter Beckman

The Emperor (Dissidia 012)-Christopher Corey Smith

Garland (Dissidia 012) - Christopher Sabat

Zidane Tribal (Final Fantasy IX- Bryce Paperbrook

Snow Villers (Final Fantasy XIII)- Troy Baker

Balthier (Final Fantasy XII) - Gideon Emery

Fran (Final Fantasy XII) - Nicole Fanti

Vaan (Final Fantasy XII) - Bobby Edner

More characters and voices can handled for other locations within the game as necessary. The above list for minor or guest characters are suggested characters that can be used in different worlds and environments as needed.

 

Playable Worlds:

Destiny Islands

Radiant Garden

Neverland (Featuring the Disney Films Peter Pan II: Return to Neverland and the films Tinker Bell, as well as Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure)

The Toy Box (Based off Pixar Animation Studio's film Toy Story)

Lunar Paradise (Based off the Pixar Animation Studio's film Wall-E)

Twilight Town

Olympus Coliseum

Cafe de Paris (Based off Pixar Animation Studio's film Ratatouille)

Merlin's Tower (Based off the Disney film The Sword and The Stone)

Port Royal (Featuring the films Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End, and if needed, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides.)

The Pridelands (Featuring The Lion King II)

Castle Oblivion

The Beginning of Anti (The location of Kuro's palace within the Anti-Realm)

 

Party System and Playable characters:

The party system remains fairly the same within Kingdom Hearts Reverse, similar of the previous installments of the Kingdom Hearts series. The party is either a trio or a quartet, depending on the player's choosing. However, much like the Paradigm system of Final Fantasy XIII and Final Fantasy XIII-2, different combinations of characters result in different bonus for the party as a whole. For example, if the player chooses Kairi and Shiro as well as Serah Farron and Noel Kreiss, the party receives the Guardian bonus, which gives Serah and Kairi a 25% boost in magic, and Noel and Shiro receive a 25% boost in attack. However, if Kairi, Hope and Noel Kreiss are used, the party receives the bonus Reserve which awards the party +10% health and +5% Experience. Different combinations of characters result in different bonus, so the combinations of people are very wide and diverse.

 

The playable roster includes:

 

Kairi

 

Namine (who is 'unlocked' or usable after a side-quest)

 

Lightning Farron

 

Serah Farron

 

Noel Kreiss

 

Sazh Katzory

 

Oreba Dia Vanille

 

Hope Esthiem

 

Shiro Yang

 

 

Music:

Yoko Shimomura, the renowned composer for Kingdom Hearts, along with other composers Masashi Hamauzu, Naoshi Mizuta and Mitsuto Suzuki, each of whom were composers for Final Fantasy XIII-2, would be combined to create the Kingdom Hearts Reverse musical score. Songs range from Yoko Shimomura's slower, more elegant themes, to Masashi Hamauzu's more repetitive, up-tempo songs. Mixing existing songs is an element of the soundtrack.  For example, a theme for Destiny Islands would take the already produced theme, and mix in the theme for New Bodhum of Final Fantasy XIII-2. If that does not work, perhaps all four composers could each create different parts of the soundtrack, and then combine their work together into one unified soundtrack.

 

Game Engine:

The game runs off of The Crystal Tools engine, most known for its use in Final Fantasy XII and Final Fantasy XIII-2. The engine would need to be formatted for Kingdom Hearts fast-paced combat, and yet retain the cell-shaded graphics of the series. Higher quality graphics are a very appealing option. In a better analogy, it is trying to make a Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children look of realistic graphics, yet still a Kingdom Hearts style.

 

Additional Developers:

Tri-Ace, who was used in Final Fantasy XIII-2, for additional graphics and design, could provide extra developing muscle should anything arise. Tri-Ace had a very good design in Final Fantasy XIII-2, so why not have them assist Square Enix again?

 

Game platforms:

Kingdom Hearts Reverse would be available for Playstation 3 and Xbox 360.

 

Thank you for reading the letter and I do realize it was rather long. Since you cannot use ideas from the general public, I offer to sell all rights, ideas, and properties to Kingdom Hearts Reverse for a price of

 

Now, there are details omitted for privacy and such, but that's my personal choice. Here's something else. I sent this letter on February 27th, 2012. It's July 20th. If you were to follow the news from February 27th up to today, you would noitce a new, "secret project" being in development by Square Enix. Crystal Tools being mentioned as a game engine for Kingdom Hearts, Nomura wanting to use Pixar titles, Nomura wanting to move back to consoles, The new KH game not BBS: Vol 2, or KH3D Final Mix.

 

Now, I won't say they made it, or confirm that they told they made it. I haven't ever gotten a reply back from them. But the signs point in a direction that tells me they like the idea. And if they like it, I think they would make it.

 

Oh, and Flowmotion combat, as well as possible appearances from Xion, Lea, and a few others will be added. I will make sure of that.

[Dave 5,715]

I offer to sell all rights, ideas, and properties to Kingdom Hearts Reverse for a price of

You do realize that you're trying to sell them their own characters, their own games, and something they already own all the rights to, yes?

[Col.Random 3,683]

somehow i'm just too lazy to read all of it and i don't think i understand the part i read. Summary please, anybody?

[FireRubies1 1,325]

Did anyone else not try reading it?

[Xalaru 445]

Somehow I can't see this working.

Not that I read through all of it.

You can't charge them money for something they own.

I need a tl;dr here, badly.

[Blader 7]

 

 

You do realize that you're trying to sell them their own characters, their own games, and something they already own all the rights to, yes?

 

Yes.

 

Do I also I realize that by doing that, I can have Square Enix have more time to make Final Fantasy Versus XIII and then make Kingdom Hearts 3?

 

Yes.

 

Is there a problem in any of that?

 

No.

[LightningXIII 310]

I'm sorry, but I really don't see a point in any of this. The series is fine as is, and keeps getting better anyway.

Js, but nothing was very clear. The overall point wasn't all that relevant

[RikuVazquez 108]

I have read the whole thing, it would make a hell of game but I don't think it's possible Square Enix would go for this, I would like to see this made into a game though

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

LOL! @ the thought you think SE' s secret project is your idea. You do realize that you are one of probably many many fans writing them with ideas/ suggestions? Also,Im sure they would also hold ideas/ suggestions with more credence from more credible sources with education and experience to back themselves up.Do you have any of this or are you just another random fan who thinks they can charge SE for their own work and material thinking you can do it better ? Just sayin'

[Blader 7]

I have read the whole thing, it would make a hell of game but I don't think it's possible Square Enix would go for this, I would like to see this made into a game though

 

That's why I'm reading the news here. Most people that read the entire thing say something like you did. Awesome game, not sure how SE would take it. That's fine. But I ask, Who want to see Kairi do something besides stand around and look pretty?

[Robbie the Wise 5,050]

I have to laugh at this only because your asking them to sell their own material, characters,etc and then you think that Square actually listened to you xddd.

Anyway it wouldn't work with the the plot of Dream Drop Distance which takes place directly after KHII.One more thing to counter what your probably going to say to me and, everyone else yes I read the whole thing.

[RikuVazquez 108]

That's why I'm reading the news here. Most people that read the entire thing say something like you did. Awesome game, not sure how SE would take it. That's fine. But I ask, Who want to see Kairi do something besides stand around and look pretty?

 

I would cause she is just useless most of the time

[Blader 7]

LOL! @ the thought you think SE' s secret project is your idea. You do realize that you are one of probably many many fans writing them with ideas/ suggestions? Also,Im sure they would also hold ideas/ suggestions with more credence from more credible sources with education and experience to back themselves up.Do you have any of this or are you just another random fan who thinks they can charge SE for their own work and material thinking you can do it better ? Just sayin'

 

Rofl! If is my idea, fine. If it isn't, fine.

 

I'm not a crazed fan. I sent a letter to Square USA first. They said they were happy to see the idea, but they couldn't use it due to public issues. Okay. So I re-thought the idea all the way down to the Voice actors, game engines(which the engine I suggested was mentioned in a recent interview) and platforms. I tried of think of everything, so all I would do is hand them a entire game, pretty much, and say, "I would like to sell this to you for so much." You know they can do with all of that? Tweak it here and there, make it, and make money. Oh, and you can play as Kairi.

 

If you like to prove I'm just crazy, give me solid some evidence it won't happen. Use the news against me. I dare you.

[HarLea Quinn 26,501]

Rofl! If is my idea, fine. If it isn't, fine.

 

I'm not a crazed fan. I sent a letter to Square USA first. They said they were happy to see the idea, but they couldn't use it due to public issues. Okay. So I re-thought the idea all the way down to the Voice actors, game engines(which the engine I suggested was mentioned in a recent interview) and platforms. I tried of think of everything, so all I would do is hand them a entire game, pretty much, and say, "I would like to sell this to you for so much." You know they can do with all of that? Tweak it here and there, make it, and make money. Oh, and you can play as Kairi.

 

If you like to prove I'm just crazy, give me solid some evidence it won't happen. Use the news against me. I dare you.

 

 

 

The more logical thing to say is : Prove to me that they would use your idea from the millions they get all the time . Lets use logic here. I think its hilarious you think that the secret project is yours and even a bit egotistical. ..Common sense says its not .I dont need to prove you are crazy, and actually i never used that word . However, your response is hysterically funny .

Edited July 20, 2012 by Flaming Lea

[Blader 7]

I have to laugh at this only because your asking them to sell their own material, characters,etc and then you think that Square actually listened to you xddd.

Anyway it wouldn't work with the the plot of Dream Drop Distance which takes place directly after KHII.One more thing to counter what your probably going to say to me and, everyone else yes I read the whole thing.

 

And I have to laugh because I sent had sent the letter before KH 3D had released in Japan, and yet the Opening fits in with KH3D's secret ending. But I won't say anything due to spoilers. It would actually take place after 3D, but before KH3.

[Col.Random 3,683]

That's why I'm reading the news here. Most people that read the entire thing say something like you did. Awesome game, not sure how SE would take it. That's fine. But I ask, Who want to see Kairi do something besides stand around and look pretty?

 

Why not just kill kairi? LOL she's practically useless after all

 

By the way how does one send an idea to square, just asking >_>

[Robbie the Wise 5,050]

And I have to laugh because I sent had sent the letter before KH 3D had released in Japan, and yet the Opening fits in with KH3D's secret ending. But I won't say anything due to spoilers. It would actually take place after 3D, but before KH3.

 

Yet you never heard back from them seems pretty suspicious don't you think. Not to mention that the secret ending imo does not fit in with the title you came up with. Edited July 20, 2012 by devereauxr

[Blader 7]

 

Yet you never heard back from them seems pretty suspicious don't you think. Not to mention that the secret ending imo does not fit in with the title you came up with.

 

I respect your opinion, which is fine.

 

I'll keep hoping for my wish to come true, I guess.

 

Why not just kill kairi? LOL she's practically useless after all

 

By the way how does one send an idea to square, just asking >_>

 

I wouldn't kill Kairi. Unless she goes Mary-sue on all of us. In which case, hand me a sniper rifle and some C4!

 

How? The old fanishioned way: I had to use mail. SE conviently does not have a e-mail, probably for good reasons.