The best part about this was the whole villains coming together bit. When I first played this, in 2002, I was caught by surprise on the villains. I could tell who they all were, but it was still exciting to see.
The villain council was something I know I enjoyed as a kid, but didn’t think much of as I got older and replayed the game a couple times. This was the first playthrough where I really went “Wait, this was actually really cool!”
Yea not everyone got to experience it when it first released. Omg one of the best moments in my life. I was actually hype for Birth By Sleep tho. Love Terra
This reminds me so much of my first playthrough. You get just as hyped as I was, when I saw all these little rooms in each world. It was like every time I found one, I’d celebrate in my head. Just the little things the game lets you do ie: The lights, useless but cool rooms, wack world design, trinitys. I put so many more hours into KH1 than any other KH game just because I can vibe out in the little rooms.
Dude, i feel the same way! I loved interacting with the world and exploring. I did more exploring in kh1 than any other kh game. It had so many secrets and had you as the player figure it out
I remember my brother giving me his copy of KH1 and replaying it as a 29 year old and still crying at the end when my girlfriend was watching, such a beautiful game. Ive only played one and 2 though, theres too many games to keep up with if you arent a hardcore gamer
I still think kh1 is the best in the series. Dont get me wrong I think kh2 is better mechanically in terms of combat. But kh1 has a far better sense of exploration and charm that the rest of the series seems to lack. Kh2 has better combat but kh1 is more memorable.
Yeah there are some things that KH1 does that I’d say are better than in KH2, but I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite. It’s always been a top three entry for me, and replaying it for this series certainly made me more fond of it.
I remember playing this when it came out and never beat it, but when I had heart surgery in 2005, I restarted this from scratch and had my own dive to the heart. This game series is my comfort series as well as the sense of wonder and innocence. I hope this series does something similar to you all
I actually just finished the game yesterday, after only having played KH2 for 16 years. You highlighted many things very well, it was interesting to see how they experimented back then. At one point I looked up a guide because I never ever would have used thunder on the broken cable in Traverse Town lol, it was so strange to me. Also I agree I would have liked to see more refined platforming, but in the end they seemed to have made the best choices on what to refine in KH2 I feel. Cool video!
I never got to play Kingdom Hearts as I didn't have a PS2 growing up and am gonna finally get around to doing it. I keep seeing content like this but afraid to watch it all the way through cause I've more or less stayed in the dark about all of the games. Thanks for the video, I'll come back to this
You’re in for a ride when you do eventually play! I hope you enjoy it when you do and thanks for the well wishes! I’ll definitely be talking story spoilers in future parts of the series, so if you want to avoid them it’d be best to come back when you’ve played through the series.
Thank you! I’m making this video series with a lot of love and passion for a franchise that means the world to me, and I hope that shines through in every video.
I have been playing these games since kh1 my sister bought it and I borrowed it from her and played it with all the neighborhood friends. I’m 30 now and I still always have a play through going of one game.
Kh3, has by far the most exploration. I LOVE 3. I have so much nostalgia for the others, but 3, other than difficulty to an extent, is by far the best game. As far as being the most well rounded.
Yeah that would be a perfect blend as the subtle details and interactions in KH1 were missed in two and the combat mechanics were greatly improved upon in KH2. Totally agree with you! :)
Kh2 has better fighting if you just like to mash X and do physical combos, definitely flashy with the drive forms.... but. KH1 magic is amazing and totally broken, like BROKEN, it's so good but this video didn't even touch on that 🤷♂️
Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed it! I’m looking forward to talking about the next five games I have planned for the series too and hope that they’re just as well received.
Funny thing, I never played KH at all, even as a kid I never knew of its existence. I was a huge PS2 buff, but rarely ever got my hands on the good games. I had some of the PlayStation Greatest Hits collections like the Jak and Daxter Trilogy, God Of War, Godzilla Save The Earth, PAC Man World 3, etc. Had I known of this games existence, I most likely would’ve become a true KH buff. Sadly I’m a little late to that party. But as they say, “Better late than never.” I have almost caught up with the entire octology. I’ve played KHUX, KHDR, KH, KH COM, KH Days, KH 2, KH RC, and KH DDD. I’ve yet to finish KH Days and RC. I’ve also yet to play KH III and ML. I love this franchise and all it represents. It’s a nice message about love, friendship, and trust. The game teaches us to face our fears and battle our inner demons, while accepting that they are a part of us. It teaches us that the love and memories we share with each other give us the strength we need during the dark times. The heart is truly a powerful thing and it’s how you use that power that makes who you become.
The council was so important and I hate that they stopped making Disney villains part of the overall narrative. And even more so they stopped making the Disney villains the bosses. It turned into just being random shaped heartless bosses that have no relevance. The fact that the story got so convoluted really kills me because the first one was so simple and so perfect. And lastly, it feels like some of the new games have just become set dressing for a plethora of mini games instead of focusing on the main game.
just playing the series for the first time and finished 1. What an amazing game but i really wish i had played it on easy mode because i hate grinding and some bosses were very hard and in the end its way to long. Also its sooooo hard to know where to go without youtube. Ive wasted like 3 hours in the playthrough just to figure out where to go
Playing as a kid on the PS2 was a bit of a doozy, even with the strategy guide lol. I had to use cheats to beat the final boss, but I still had a blast.
if you want to know how to play the games in 2024 first time i played 1 skipped rechain memories because the only thing you have to know is that namine created new memories in sora, feels sorry and tries to repair them. 358/2 days was a really good movie but tbh you really dont need it because once i started kh2 they explain everything to you and after the tutorial it dont play a role anymore
Kh2 might be the best in the series but there is just somthing soooo special about kh1 they just go so much right the simple yet complex level designs, I love that in some worlds you interact with the environment and things change disnt really do much its just a cool thing youncan do and of course Billy F*cking Zane as the big bad is amazing "I mean I could listen to him read the phonebook just sayjn" anyine who is fan of the series this game still holds up great.
Yeah KH3 is a somewhat divisive game, but I liked it on day one and that hasn’t changed since. The last time I played it was in 2022, so it’ll be interesting when I get around to it later this year for the series!
Is this your first time? If so, play in release order, so COM and then KH2. If you don’t vibe with the gameplay of COM, just watch the cutscenes on here haha. If this isn’t your first time, then I gotta say play whichever is speaking to you the most!
@@TheComfySpotVids love them all just a. Long rabbit hole to go down I play com and I’m gonna run through story so far idk if I still have that time as a adult you know
I hear you haha. That’s the reason this series is going to take most of the year for me. Between life and also wanting to review/play other games, it’ll take time, but if all goes to plan, I should be halfway done by June.
Going to be honest and say that I'm not really big on this series, it's in large part because I never grew up playing these games. I get that, usually anything that suffers from "Seinfield is Unfunny" will have that effect. I feel like I would like KH as a franchise more if I played them as a kid and had that childhood attachment. With all that said however, you got me curious on KH1's level design, I actually like the idea of games with backtracking with no maps, and very little handholding, I have played a number of games with backtracking and that requires you to explore and pay attention and KH1's level design sounds like it has the "first installment weirdness" charm that the first Devil May Cry had. I need to replay KH1 for myself to properly judge but on paper KH1's levels do have much more personality in how you interact with them compared to it's sequels. I am not sure if I will play through the entire series, KH3 without that childhood attachment is hard to go through, but you piqued my interest regarding *this* particular game.
I totally get you not being too into the series if you didn’t play them as a kid growing up. For some people, it was a matter of right game at the right time in their childhood. I’m glad that my thoughts on the level design piqued your interest enough to consider replaying KH1! It’s largely the only game in the series with a sort of level design that’s not so simplistic. DDD might do more interesting things with its level design (I don’t remember much about that game), but it’s not until KH3 where the level design actually gets interesting again. Trust and believe that it’s something I know I’ll talk about in future videos for this series.
@@TheComfySpotVids Funnily enough as a kid, I got to choose between Simpsons Road Rage and KH1, and I chose the former, I got to wonder if that ultimate effected my game taste. I really like to think if kid me would get into KH1 at all. I remember KH3 not being as simplisitc as 2 but it never really made you be as observant as KH1 did, I haven't played 3 in a while. I might replay KH1 again sooner or later, I'm planning to play more RPGs in the coming future hopefully.
The best part about this was the whole villains coming together bit. When I first played this, in 2002, I was caught by surprise on the villains. I could tell who they all were, but it was still exciting to see.
The villain council was something I know I enjoyed as a kid, but didn’t think much of as I got older and replayed the game a couple times. This was the first playthrough where I really went “Wait, this was actually really cool!”
KH2 was a time to be alive
The Chain of Memories video is actually already done and will be going up later in April, so I’m excited to go back to KH2 next!
@@TheComfySpotVids oo keep up the good work ..I'll check em out 🙂
@@TheComfySpotVidswe ll show me
Yea not everyone got to experience it when it first released. Omg one of the best moments in my life. I was actually hype for Birth By Sleep tho. Love Terra
@@TonyKnight1208 not Disney + kh tv
This reminds me so much of my first playthrough. You get just as hyped as I was, when I saw all these little rooms in each world. It was like every time I found one, I’d celebrate in my head. Just the little things the game lets you do ie: The lights, useless but cool rooms, wack world design, trinitys. I put so many more hours into KH1 than any other KH game just because I can vibe out in the little rooms.
Dude, i feel the same way! I loved interacting with the world and exploring. I did more exploring in kh1 than any other kh game. It had so many secrets and had you as the player figure it out
I remember my brother giving me his copy of KH1 and replaying it as a 29 year old and still crying at the end when my girlfriend was watching, such a beautiful game. Ive only played one and 2 though, theres too many games to keep up with if you arent a hardcore gamer
The endings for KH1 and KH2 still get me emotional to this day. I don’t always cry but I do tear up sometimes. They’re both great!
I still think kh1 is the best in the series. Dont get me wrong I think kh2 is better mechanically in terms of combat. But kh1 has a far better sense of exploration and charm that the rest of the series seems to lack. Kh2 has better combat but kh1 is more memorable.
Yeah there are some things that KH1 does that I’d say are better than in KH2, but I wouldn’t say it’s my favorite. It’s always been a top three entry for me, and replaying it for this series certainly made me more fond of it.
I remember playing this when it came out and never beat it, but when I had heart surgery in 2005, I restarted this from scratch and had my own dive to the heart. This game series is my comfort series as well as the sense of wonder and innocence. I hope this series does something similar to you all
I totally agree about the Disney Villains council. We need that energy back.
I actually just finished the game yesterday, after only having played KH2 for 16 years. You highlighted many things very well, it was interesting to see how they experimented back then. At one point I looked up a guide because I never ever would have used thunder on the broken cable in Traverse Town lol, it was so strange to me. Also I agree I would have liked to see more refined platforming, but in the end they seemed to have made the best choices on what to refine in KH2 I feel. Cool video!
I never got to play Kingdom Hearts as I didn't have a PS2 growing up and am gonna finally get around to doing it. I keep seeing content like this but afraid to watch it all the way through cause I've more or less stayed in the dark about all of the games. Thanks for the video, I'll come back to this
You’re in for a ride when you do eventually play! I hope you enjoy it when you do and thanks for the well wishes! I’ll definitely be talking story spoilers in future parts of the series, so if you want to avoid them it’d be best to come back when you’ve played through the series.
Loved this video! KH holds a special place in my heart as well!
Thank you! I’m making this video series with a lot of love and passion for a franchise that means the world to me, and I hope that shines through in every video.
I have been playing these games since kh1 my sister bought it and I borrowed it from her and played it with all the neighborhood friends. I’m 30 now and I still always have a play through going of one game.
That’s so wholesome! I love how Kingdom Hearts can bring people together in fascinating ways!
Wow watching this really brings back memories of when I started playing this as a kid! Extremely well put together and engaging video.
Thank you my queen! ❤️
Kh3, has by far the most exploration. I LOVE 3. I have so much nostalgia for the others, but 3, other than difficulty to an extent, is by far the best game. As far as being the most well rounded.
I’ve always felt the same way! We’ll see if those thoughts are still the same when I get to KH3 later this year.
Kh2 combat with kh1 structure and storyline would be best
That’d be a real interesting mixture haha.
Yeah that would be a perfect blend as the subtle details and interactions in KH1 were missed in two and the combat mechanics were greatly improved upon in KH2. Totally agree with you! :)
Kh2 has better fighting if you just like to mash X and do physical combos, definitely flashy with the drive forms.... but. KH1 magic is amazing and totally broken, like BROKEN, it's so good but this video didn't even touch on that 🤷♂️
Hey man great script! Thanks for sharing the impact this game had on you in the series. 😊
Thank you, I’m happy you enjoyed it! I’m looking forward to talking about the next five games I have planned for the series too and hope that they’re just as well received.
Awesome, I will always keep coming back to the KH series! Very inspiring video!
Great job! Really enjoyed this!
Thank you, I’m glad you did!
Underrated channel. Cant wait for you to blow up, bro!
Awesome video man! I can tell your bout to blow up keep going!
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
This was a wonderful analysis! Great work :)
Thank you so much! I’m happy you think so!
Kh1 was incredible. Was my favorite game of all time till the 2020s roughly.
That’s awesome! KH2 had a similar run for me
@TheComfySpotVids I beat it within a day and a half of when I got it. Kh1 took me forever cause I was younger. So the impact was different.
Great video thank you
Funny thing, I never played KH at all, even as a kid I never knew of its existence. I was a huge PS2 buff, but rarely ever got my hands on the good games. I had some of the PlayStation Greatest Hits collections like the Jak and Daxter Trilogy, God Of War, Godzilla Save The Earth, PAC Man World 3, etc. Had I known of this games existence, I most likely would’ve become a true KH buff. Sadly I’m a little late to that party. But as they say, “Better late than never.” I have almost caught up with the entire octology. I’ve played KHUX, KHDR, KH, KH COM, KH Days, KH 2, KH RC, and KH DDD. I’ve yet to finish KH Days and RC. I’ve also yet to play KH III and ML. I love this franchise and all it represents. It’s a nice message about love, friendship, and trust. The game teaches us to face our fears and battle our inner demons, while accepting that they are a part of us. It teaches us that the love and memories we share with each other give us the strength we need during the dark times. The heart is truly a powerful thing and it’s how you use that power that makes who you become.
8:01 thank you always wondered what to do in those places
I loved this! Well done!!!
Thank you so much!
Such a great video, and so relatable
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Simple and clean. I see what you did there 😂
I’m gonna try and do the same thing for KH2 and KH3 if possible haha
All Playable on My Xbox one X and Now Series X but love them.
The council was so important and I hate that they stopped making Disney villains part of the overall narrative.
And even more so they stopped making the Disney villains the bosses. It turned into just being random shaped heartless bosses that have no relevance.
The fact that the story got so convoluted really kills me because the first one was so simple and so perfect.
And lastly, it feels like some of the new games have just become set dressing for a plethora of mini games instead of focusing on the main game.
Can't wait for re chain of memories
It’s already done and will be coming later this month!
Revisiting? I never left!
just playing the series for the first time and finished 1. What an amazing game but i really wish i had played it on easy mode because i hate grinding and some bosses were very hard and in the end its way to long. Also its sooooo hard to know where to go without youtube. Ive wasted like 3 hours in the playthrough just to figure out where to go
Playing as a kid on the PS2 was a bit of a doozy, even with the strategy guide lol. I had to use cheats to beat the final boss, but I still had a blast.
@@TheComfySpotVids i gave up on the final boss😂
for me the fisrt game is the best game
It’s not to me, but it’s definitely a top three game!
if you want to know how to play the games in 2024 first time
i played 1 skipped rechain memories because the only thing you have to know is that namine created new memories in sora, feels sorry and tries to repair them. 358/2 days was a really good movie but tbh you really dont need it because once i started kh2 they explain everything to you and after the tutorial it dont play a role anymore
Revisiting PEAK
Haha Kingdom Hearts will always be a peak gaming franchise to me
Kh2 might be the best in the series but there is just somthing soooo special about kh1 they just go so much right the simple yet complex level designs, I love that in some worlds you interact with the environment and things change disnt really do much its just a cool thing youncan do and of course Billy F*cking Zane as the big bad is amazing "I mean I could listen to him read the phonebook just sayjn" anyine who is fan of the series this game still holds up great.
i feel that kingdom hearts 3 will grow on people the same way games in the series like KH1, BBS, and Coded grew on a lot of people.
Yeah KH3 is a somewhat divisive game, but I liked it on day one and that hasn’t changed since. The last time I played it was in 2022, so it’ll be interesting when I get around to it later this year for the series!
Just finished kh1 last week still not sure if I want to play 2 or bbs or 2.8 next
Is this your first time? If so, play in release order, so COM and then KH2. If you don’t vibe with the gameplay of COM, just watch the cutscenes on here haha.
If this isn’t your first time, then I gotta say play whichever is speaking to you the most!
@@TheComfySpotVids love them all just a. Long rabbit hole to go down I play com and I’m gonna run through story so far idk if I still have that time as a adult you know
I hear you haha. That’s the reason this series is going to take most of the year for me. Between life and also wanting to review/play other games, it’ll take time, but if all goes to plan, I should be halfway done by June.
best way to fight is the short hop. its like in smash
Yes
7:20 THE VINEESSSS🤬
Me: There’s more than 3 KH’s?
Haha now you know!
Going to be honest and say that I'm not really big on this series, it's in large part because I never grew up playing these games. I get that, usually anything that suffers from "Seinfield is Unfunny" will have that effect. I feel like I would like KH as a franchise more if I played them as a kid and had that childhood attachment.
With all that said however, you got me curious on KH1's level design, I actually like the idea of games with backtracking with no maps, and very little handholding, I have played a number of games with backtracking and that requires you to explore and pay attention and KH1's level design sounds like it has the "first installment weirdness" charm that the first Devil May Cry had. I need to replay KH1 for myself to properly judge but on paper KH1's levels do have much more personality in how you interact with them compared to it's sequels. I am not sure if I will play through the entire series, KH3 without that childhood attachment is hard to go through, but you piqued my interest regarding *this* particular game.
I totally get you not being too into the series if you didn’t play them as a kid growing up. For some people, it was a matter of right game at the right time in their childhood.
I’m glad that my thoughts on the level design piqued your interest enough to consider replaying KH1! It’s largely the only game in the series with a sort of level design that’s not so simplistic. DDD might do more interesting things with its level design (I don’t remember much about that game), but it’s not until KH3 where the level design actually gets interesting again.
Trust and believe that it’s something I know I’ll talk about in future videos for this series.
@@TheComfySpotVids
Funnily enough as a kid, I got to choose between Simpsons Road Rage and KH1, and I chose the former, I got to wonder if that ultimate effected my game taste. I really like to think if kid me would get into KH1 at all.
I remember KH3 not being as simplisitc as 2 but it never really made you be as observant as KH1 did, I haven't played 3 in a while. I might replay KH1 again sooner or later, I'm planning to play more RPGs in the coming future hopefully.
Awww no not Sora
heh get it key games
Wow I definitely didn’t do that pun on purpose lol. Thanks for pointing that out!
its just such a shame that kdh3 was soo bad that i will never have that nostalgia with it like i had with kdh1 and 2
Not Disney + tv
Gotta be honest lol you just repeated the same thing for like 12 minutes 🤣
Dude you've been obsessing over kingdom hearts 1