I don't have a KH4 reaction because I didn't expect the announcement to be an entire trailer (haha) and stayed up all night watching it live. Just know I screamed way too loud for 4am in an apartment complex. But I hope this video makes up for it! Part 2 shouldn't take nearly as long because I'm not condensing 8 disney worlds this time. Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
Man....watching you get so emotional over Winnie the Pooh and then what you said afterward about "growing up and not having time for Pooh anymore" made me pause because you're so right and I've never been able to put into words...and now I can't stop crying lmfao. I think TODAY at 33 years old I finally realized that maybe to be happy in life I just need to "make some time for Pooh" 💜 because being a grownup is hard
the most shocking moment in kh3 was the realization that the gummi ship flew backwards by blasting its own engines inside itself. those poor chipmunks. godspeed lil dudes.
It would make sense if they ever visit Hades's Underworld. Hades : "what business do you have with me this time?" Sora : "umm, we actually came here by accident....literally"
i know how important this video was/this game is to you. thank you for making this and thank you for being someone i can scream about kingdom hearts with at any time of day.
If you're confused as to what happened between Aeleus/Lexaeus and Roxas that Ienzo was talking about. Basically in the starting days of the game when each orginization members were teaching Roxas about the mechanics, Lexaeus was responible for teaching Roxas his super move... which can generally only be used on low HP. So... Laxaeus socked Roxas when he wasn't expecting it. Wasn't really well shown in the 358/2 days movie but it's a nice callback nonetheless.
Right, but why would that result in Aeleus being mad at Roxas? He's the one who whacked the shit out of Roxas, if anything Roxas would have reason to be pissed at him, not the reverse. Unless Aeleus straight up disapproved of Roxas' entire existence or something I honestly think they just straight up forgot the Roxas had shit all to do with Lexeaus. In the same way that Ienzo talks about how Sora hasn't seen him since Castle Oblivion, when the two never met or interacted. At all. Love KH and all, but this struck me more as lazy writing of "well they're ex-organization and Roxas betrayed the organization so they probably didn't like him too much for that like everyone else in KH2" without anyone bothering to check that no, these two were offed well before that ever happened.
@@NN-ge2wf Lexaeus was dead before Roxas betrayed them, I don't think he's mad at Roxas and maybe moreso ashamed of having done what he did in the first place. Maybe
Fun fact if I remember reading correctly, Zachary Levi got the part of Flynn Rider/Eugene in Tangled because he was a fan of Kingdom Hearts and hoped he would get to voice the character in a future Kingdom Hearts game ^^
Well, he didn't get the part because of that. They just thought he was a good fit. But he absolutely auditioned for the part because he wanted to voice a character in KH. I hope they give him another side character or something. He's such a big KH fanboy. 🥺
@@Orion_TheyThem I know they didn’t give him the part because of that. I was saying that he auditioned for the role because he wanted to voice the character in Kingdom Hearts.
I take the part where Riku reacts in shock to Mickey saying Aqua is like Sora as Riku thinking he means she’s dumb as fuck like Sora is. Then he’s relieved when Mickey fixes his statement lol
From what I've seen in discussions, apparently the joke was lost in translation and what it sounded like Mickey said in Japanese was "she looks like Sora". I like to think Riku was picturing a Rule 63 Sora.
I appreciate the lost-in-translation comments to explain but I do really like it as "oh god she's reckless and way too eager to sacrifice herself like Sora"
Sora isn’t dumb, dumb would mean he has trouble learning and retaining information. Sora is naive, like dude was swallowed by darkness at the age of 12ish. Of course he doesn’t know what a lot of stuff is. All he knows how to do is fight. Also KH has, is, and will forever be a video game shonen manga. MY FRIENDS ARE MY POWER!
@@xena91388 Seems a little weird. Was Mickey's response to the reaction that she gives off Sora's look or something in the Japanese dub? It may be a translation thing but the joke they did in English seems to click better if that's the case
I really like that little bit when Sora thinks all is lost and he says that without his friends he's nothing. It's like the "dark side" of my friends are my power. No friends, no power. Really pretty sad when you rethink Sora's rallying cry throughout the series.
I adore what you said about Twilight Town and totally feel the same way. Even when I first played KH2 as a teen, I felt drawn to the town and it totally does exude those feelings of summertime nostalgia, especially with the perpetual sunset and the charming music. I'm sure the story does aid that feeling to some extent. When I first played Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2, it was thanks to my friend letting me borrow his copy of the game. His parents were divorced so he only lived near me for a couple months out of the year. We did our best to make those brief moments count, but goodness if I didn't relate to Roxas's somber way of saying farewell to his summer vacation. It's been well over a decade now and that friend and I don't really keep in touch anymore, but I still find joy and value in those memories, just as Hayner says in KH2-- that when you never forget your friends, you're never really apart. Memories like those truly are etched on my heart and I'm so glad this series is a part of my life. Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I've loved watching your reaction videos and re-experiencing the series through someone who has next-to no knowledge of what happens. It really is lovely. Thank you for sharing with us all.
When I first played KH3 the compilation of the entire series at the beginning made me cry. This series is 20 years in the making and is still one of my favorites. I remember finding KH1 on a whim at a GameStop by my house as a kid thinking it would be silly. Little did I know that this series will forever hold a special place in my heart
I will never forget my first experience playing this game after waiting so many years for its release. I was in Olympus Colosseum and found a hidden mickey. I pulled out the gummy phone to take a picture. Hercules was in frame and he literally walked over to the hidden mickey, stopped just beside it, and POSED FOR A PICTURE. Moments like that really make me love this series lol!
1:03:53 is the moment I use now as my reinforcement for the idea that Sora views Roxas like the brother he never had cause HE'S LITERALLY TALKING TO HIRO ABOUT HIS BROTHER WHEN HE SUDDENLY GET'S THIS MOMENT ABOUT ROXAS. It's such a beautiful evolution of their relationship and I love it so much to see Sora just care about making Roxas comfortable and doing whatever he can to help him. Also, I'm loving your playthrough of Kingdom Hearts, and as a fellow Roxas fan I must say I both laughed at your tears and cried alongside you during those Kingdom Hearts 2 moments, and don't even get me started on 358/2 days.
Congraaaats on finally finishing this beast of a video. Totally ahead of schedule not a single delay which is super impressive 😄 Would've loved a reaction stream to the Anniversary announcements but at least we heard your screams (and Nyxi's) through Sarah's chat 😃
The one thing I noticed after going back through the series is that, just before Axel sees Xion's image when looking at Kairi, Kairi says multiple things that Xion had said in the past. "You're sweet, Lea" -> "You're sweet, Axel" when Axel had called Roxas and Xion his best friends after she woke up from passing out. "Don't hold Back, Lea. Promise" -> "Please don't hold back Axel. Promise" when Axel had to forcefully take Xion back when she was in front of the mansion.
So knowing that you e finished the series months ago. I’m watching the VODs and I gotta say. It makes sense why Sora has no confidence in himself. When he had no powers everyone left him. After that he always surrounded himself with people. I think his journey in KH4 and the next trilogy will be him discovery who he is. These first games are about a child and his innocent naivety. He’s gotta grow up now:(
This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I'm immediately enamored with how honestly you share your emotions, and how fully you allow yourself to really enjoy something you love. I can already tell you're an absolute treasure. Happy to be a new subscriber along for the ride ^_^
I headcanon that Riku's incredulous "Whaaat?!" upon hearing Aqua is "like Sora" is because he's thinking "Oh God do I have another optimistic dumbass I have to babysit?!"
**music hits** *Leigh: cries* Congrats on finishing the vid, Leigh, but please PLEASE get some rest… I know that despite the hype after staying up most of us are questioning whether KH4 is still real (it is, I checked)
I was saving this video for when I finished KH3, I finally got to play it for the first time a few weeks ago and finished it yesterday, and it was an absolutely magical experience. I had some gripes with the story towards the end, but overall my favourite game in a series that has been with me for almost my entire life.
So much of your reactions are exactly the same as mine and the friends I played this with, just being blown away by absolutely everything. This game means so much to me
Tbf Yen Sid mentioned at the beginning of this game that Sora "had lost *most* of the power [he] had gained", the key word being "most", so Sora technically didn't forget "everything". I guess it's another way of making him go back to square one but also allowing him to keep some of the previous gameplay mechanics.
It was an absolute blast playing this game 3 years ago on the day It came out, as a longtime fan I littrealy had just about the same reactions as you just completely blown away in my first playthrough and it only got better the more I played especially after we all waited so long for it to finally arrive. It's right there with KH2 as my favorite kingdom hearts game ever😁😆 can't wait for KH 4😁🙏
Yes!!! I've been patiently waiting for this! You'll always have my support in you making all your amazing content, and not just because i think you're so beautiful. Love your reactions to playing KH games that i love so much! "May your heart be your guiding key."
That game is fantastic, I remember playing this and having chills, get surprising or crying every time. The end is so satisfying. You are doing a good gameplay thou, I am loving.
I recall a lot of times you said “I’m gonna cry” well kh games been a part of my childhood and ever since my best friend (who loved kh) died I’ve always played every single game in his honor and aqua was his favorite character so every time I see her I always pay a salute to him and I play in his honor.
I love your videos because it makes me feel like I'm reliving the experience for the first time again! Haven't even started watching this yet and I know I'm going to cry whenever something beautiful happens like the last time I played haha
I'm watching all of this back yet again. And if you think about it Mickey knew Aqua was trapped in the dark realm since KH1 but it took him a while to tell people and actually go to save her LOL. Also, I loved KH2 because they brought the organization into the story. Since the beginning, Xigbar has been my favorite (and Luxord.) Of course I have a way of getting into very important characters before we truly know them. I can't even think of Xigbar as Xigbar (if you know the deeper lore)
Hey Leigh just wanted to thank you for reigniting my Love for this Franchise again, especially with KH2 and 358/2. It was such an emotional Rollercoaster, many tissue´s got taken, but what i love the most is, with what innocence and pure Heart you play these Games. It was like i expierenced it all over threw your eyes again, like i was 10 and played KH1 for the first time and for that i would really like to thank you Leigh. ♥ Ps: I already watched your KH3 Stream but of course i will watch your Video, because i know you put a lot of effort in it. May your Heart be your guiding Key 🗝
- The Lucky Emblem thing is actually used in real-life Disney World (as "hidden Mickeys"). - Wow, Andy had access to high-def graphics like those in the 1990s? The Toy Story world's technology must be REALLY ahead of our own, if that's the case. (And don't you worry, we'll be talking about Verum Rex and Yozora some more later on.) - A-Also, Larxene's electromagnetism was strong enough to bend time and space within. Think of how much she's holding back in battle. - The ancient Keyblade legacy...Well, we already knew Marluxia and Larxene were from the age of fairy tales (as Lauriam and Elrena). Demyx and Luxord being connected was news, though. - Riku's new Keyblade is Braveheart, and Mickey's is Star Cluster (technically Kingdom Key D infused with his old Star Seeker). - We get to see the Nobodies that Marluxia and Larxene commanded (Reapers and Ninjas), but still not Vexen's. Though I'd probably guess Mimes (since his whole deal is replicating others' data). - If you think about it, San Fransokyo is the first Marvel world in Kingdom Hearts.
My first Kingdom Hearts game was 2 and the ammount of time I spent playing as Roxas and inside Twilight Town was way to much, my reaction going back was basically the same as yours, it felt like coming back home and the tears of joy and disbelief just didn't stop pouring for a while. It feels nice to see it meant so much for other people as well.
It’s finally here!! Thank you Leigh for all of your reactions and the work you put into editing them. I was too young to really understand all of the emotional nuances and seeing your reactions in the other games were the ones I felt when I replayed them years later when I was older. And you had the same reactions to KH3 that I did playing it in 2019. To the music, the improved graphics, all of it was and still is magical. Can’t wait to see your part two and Re:Mind reaction! Much love ❤️
i can't wait for the next part. watching you go through one of my favorite series has truly been a treat, and it genuinely sparked my love back up to 100 for it again, just in time for the anniversary.
You make such good content and seeing you enjoy one of my favorite games makes me so happy. I can't tell you how wide my smile was throughout this entire video. Keep up the good content, and most importantly keep having fun doing what you love.
My favorite series always and your play throughs have only helped reinspire that love for it. Your genuine love and appreciation for it all is the most refreshing thing in the world and I appreciated it all so much. Hope to watch you play through 4 some day!
Thank you so much for putting these videos together and sharing your journey! The first Kingdom Hearts game came out when I was 15 years old, and I've played the whole series since as it's slowly been released. Seeing someone new to the series react just as emotionally as me is deeply moving, I really feel seen when I watch you play.
I...have been waiting to see your experience with this game. I know that there are going to be so many happy tears and "wait, WHAT" moments. I'm so ready to watch this
I rewatched some of your full playthrough and my favorite part is when you were looking for the lucky emblem in Tangled and you were literally STANDING ON IT. Your chat went ballistic
Grew up with the series and couldn't wait for KH3. When I had it in my hands on release night I couldn't believe it. It's my favorite KH game and something that means a lot to me. So many memories made over the years & that release night of KH3 with my friends will never be forgotten
This is a fantastic vid. I dont know if I just grew away from the series but I couldnt find the same magic from the first 2 in this one and didn't finish. But seeing it through your eyes and the emotions its supposed to give to someone really brings that magic back for me. Thank you
I've loved watching your newcomer reaction to this series. Kingdom Hearts was my first console game I owned and what truly took me from handheld gaming to console. I started with GBA chain of memories and thought it was one of the best games I'd played. Oh how naive young me was. Your excitement and pure joy reminds me of why I love this game so much. Welcome to the family. Now you just gotta join us down the conspiracy rabbit hole
"Is this Versus XIII?" Yes, but no. "I thought it was going to be a part of the DLC!" Hmmmmmmm "I thought he was bringing it back in Kingdom Hearts!" HMMMMMMMM
I think it's really a testament to how beautiful these games are that they draw a similar reaction from both new fans and old. your reactions are super relatable to me, despite me having played kh since I was a kid. when you teared up while listening to dearly beloved on the loading screen it reminded me of playing kh3 for the first time. i think I took at least five minutes just listening to dearly beloved and crying a bit. the feeling is really indescribable. it's really comforting to see you have such similar reactions. I love all the wholesome and cute stuff too ❤ kh hurts but it's so sweet at the same time, it's been a treat to see you fall in love with the series and characters
you are amazing! almost made me cry to see the joy and storm of emotions you got even only on the start and i finished it 3 years ago and obviesly that KH4 announcement that no one i think was ready for its just that i think that kh players from all over the world are he0artfull like this video was so i can only thank you for your experience and again you are trully amazing 💛
Twilight Town is prime SquareSoft/Square Enix doing what they do best. Bittersweet nostalgic atmosphere, that even if you didn't grow up with these games and just recently got into them.. they are purposefully designed to click on those individual emotions. Another trope I love that SquareSoft/Square Enix do in Final Fantasy games are the Fireworks Festival at night while in town filled with "Christmas" colored lights or warm-tone hues.
I was waiting for this but I wasn't expecting it so soon especially not off the heels of the announcement that is ROCKING KH fans everywhere. I love this video, i've loved watching the kh journey you've been on. I hope you find time to breathe in between the hype. Can't wait for part 2!!! 🥰
That's pretty impressive that you picked up on Dark Riku being the replica rather than Riku-Ansem. Most people, myself included, assume the later since even the game tries to convince you it is until the very end haha.
Hey Leigh, glad to see you made it this far into the Kingdom Hearts franchise, and that you're enjoying it. Kingdom Hearts isn't the easiest game to get into, especially starting late. So I think you deserve the highest congratulations for getting to 3. And a thank you, for putting so much effort into editing these videos down, Kingdom Hearts and all. Here's to more fun gameplays, fun times. And here's to Kingdom Hearts 4!
I love how with each new KH video, I can see you slowly letting in the trauma that is KH. AT 38:00-38:30, if you haven't have one of these moment, do you really love KH? This is trauma! I love your videos and series so much!!
After watching all your reactions, by the KH3 it seems like they go “oh we haven’t made Leigh cry in a min, let’s show her something emotional real quick”
@@mellemadswoestenburg1296 He has amnesia, remember? He doesn't start to remember anything until you defeat him at the end of the game. Larxene never got such a cop out excuse.
I had the same reaction to the title screen and the new dearly beloved. I don't get emotional often, but I cried during this game multiple times. I literally grew up with Sora and Riku, it was impossible for me to play this game and not cry at least once.
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I don't have a KH4 reaction because I didn't expect the announcement to be an entire trailer (haha) and stayed up all night watching it live. Just know I screamed way too loud for 4am in an apartment complex. But I hope this video makes up for it! Part 2 shouldn't take nearly as long because I'm not condensing 8 disney worlds this time. Thank you all so much for your support and patience!
Been waiting to rewatch your playthrough of this one I remember all the stuff chat was saying it was hilarious can't wait for part 2 and 3
I'm sure you were still excited af like the rest of us lmao.
@@SentientPotatoXIII I screamed way louder than I should have at 4am
@@LeighXP The neighbors must've been wondering wtf was happening, lol.
Lol no one expected KH4 I don't think. This soon after KH3?
Kingdom Hearts II.9 is the most wholesome trolling ever made. I've laughed for minutes when it happened on screen.
Honestly, I'll never get over the fact that Nomura memed on our asses by making the tutorial KH2.9.
Well, Nomura IS a madman, and a F*censored*ing troll at that, so...
I legit started laughing when that popped up.
I laughed for 5 mins straight.
@@middleofthenoon2810he really trolled all of us😂
Man....watching you get so emotional over Winnie the Pooh and then what you said afterward about "growing up and not having time for Pooh anymore" made me pause because you're so right and I've never been able to put into words...and now I can't stop crying lmfao. I think TODAY at 33 years old I finally realized that maybe to be happy in life I just need to "make some time for Pooh" 💜 because being a grownup is hard
the most shocking moment in kh3 was the realization that the gummi ship flew backwards by blasting its own engines inside itself.
those poor chipmunks. godspeed lil dudes.
almost as shocking as where the gummi ship ended up ):
It would make sense if they ever visit Hades's Underworld.
Hades : "what business do you have with me this time?"
Sora : "umm, we actually came here by accident....literally"
i know how important this video was/this game is to you. thank you for making this and thank you for being someone i can scream about kingdom hearts with at any time of day.
If you're confused as to what happened between Aeleus/Lexaeus and Roxas that Ienzo was talking about. Basically in the starting days of the game when each orginization members were teaching Roxas about the mechanics, Lexaeus was responible for teaching Roxas his super move... which can generally only be used on low HP. So... Laxaeus socked Roxas when he wasn't expecting it. Wasn't really well shown in the 358/2 days movie but it's a nice callback nonetheless.
Right, but why would that result in Aeleus being mad at Roxas? He's the one who whacked the shit out of Roxas, if anything Roxas would have reason to be pissed at him, not the reverse. Unless Aeleus straight up disapproved of Roxas' entire existence or something I honestly think they just straight up forgot the Roxas had shit all to do with Lexeaus. In the same way that Ienzo talks about how Sora hasn't seen him since Castle Oblivion, when the two never met or interacted. At all.
Love KH and all, but this struck me more as lazy writing of "well they're ex-organization and Roxas betrayed the organization so they probably didn't like him too much for that like everyone else in KH2" without anyone bothering to check that no, these two were offed well before that ever happened.
@@NN-ge2wf Lexaeus was dead before Roxas betrayed them, I don't think he's mad at Roxas and maybe moreso ashamed of having done what he did in the first place. Maybe
@@PixelHeroViishHe does have a resting b face most of the time so I'm not surprised XD
Fun fact if I remember reading correctly, Zachary Levi got the part of Flynn Rider/Eugene in Tangled because he was a fan of Kingdom Hearts and hoped he would get to voice the character in a future Kingdom Hearts game ^^
Well, he didn't get the part because of that. They just thought he was a good fit. But he absolutely auditioned for the part because he wanted to voice a character in KH. I hope they give him another side character or something. He's such a big KH fanboy. 🥺
@@Orion_TheyThem I know they didn’t give him the part because of that. I was saying that he auditioned for the role because he wanted to voice the character in Kingdom Hearts.
Did he voice Flynn in KH3??
@@rougestarlight4308 yes
@@NarutoTsunadefan1 then I would re-word your original comment clarifying. As it is, it's a little confusing and misleading.
I love everything about this series specially the fact that this might be a good spot to find some ingredients
Reading this comment actually made me spit out my water. I felt only a little sad as I dried it up.
I loved all the dramatic irony in this video starting from "He's a real boy now" to everything Verum Rex.
I take the part where Riku reacts in shock to Mickey saying Aqua is like Sora as Riku thinking he means she’s dumb as fuck like Sora is. Then he’s relieved when Mickey fixes his statement lol
From what I've seen in discussions, apparently the joke was lost in translation and what it sounded like Mickey said in Japanese was "she looks like Sora". I like to think Riku was picturing a Rule 63 Sora.
Nah, in japanese it could mean "she looks like Sora", so Riku freaks out because he's thinking it's another Sora clone. 😂
I appreciate the lost-in-translation comments to explain but I do really like it as "oh god she's reckless and way too eager to sacrifice herself like Sora"
Sora isn’t dumb, dumb would mean he has trouble learning and retaining information. Sora is naive, like dude was swallowed by darkness at the age of 12ish. Of course he doesn’t know what a lot of stuff is. All he knows how to do is fight. Also KH has, is, and will forever be a video game shonen manga. MY FRIENDS ARE MY POWER!
@@xena91388 Seems a little weird. Was Mickey's response to the reaction that she gives off Sora's look or something in the Japanese dub? It may be a translation thing but the joke they did in English seems to click better if that's the case
I really like that little bit when Sora thinks all is lost and he says that without his friends he's nothing. It's like the "dark side" of my friends are my power. No friends, no power. Really pretty sad when you rethink Sora's rallying cry throughout the series.
I adore what you said about Twilight Town and totally feel the same way. Even when I first played KH2 as a teen, I felt drawn to the town and it totally does exude those feelings of summertime nostalgia, especially with the perpetual sunset and the charming music. I'm sure the story does aid that feeling to some extent.
When I first played Kingdom Hearts 1 & 2, it was thanks to my friend letting me borrow his copy of the game. His parents were divorced so he only lived near me for a couple months out of the year. We did our best to make those brief moments count, but goodness if I didn't relate to Roxas's somber way of saying farewell to his summer vacation.
It's been well over a decade now and that friend and I don't really keep in touch anymore, but I still find joy and value in those memories, just as Hayner says in KH2-- that when you never forget your friends, you're never really apart. Memories like those truly are etched on my heart and I'm so glad this series is a part of my life.
Anyway, sorry for the long comment. I've loved watching your reaction videos and re-experiencing the series through someone who has next-to no knowledge of what happens. It really is lovely. Thank you for sharing with us all.
When I first played KH3 the compilation of the entire series at the beginning made me cry. This series is 20 years in the making and is still one of my favorites. I remember finding KH1 on a whim at a GameStop by my house as a kid thinking it would be silly. Little did I know that this series will forever hold a special place in my heart
KH: *exists*
LeighXP: *AGGRESSIVE sobbing mess*
Ngl I feel more comfortable knowing I wasn’t the only one who cried hearing KH3’s dearly beloved for the first time
I will never forget my first experience playing this game after waiting so many years for its release. I was in Olympus Colosseum and found a hidden mickey. I pulled out the gummy phone to take a picture. Hercules was in frame and he literally walked over to the hidden mickey, stopped just beside it, and POSED FOR A PICTURE. Moments like that really make me love this series lol!
Leigh crying at the title screen was my exact reaction the first day I got the game. Good memories
"I wish you were real" *at Yozora*
oh I'm sure those words were taken back with the DLC secret episode, lol
1:03:53 is the moment I use now as my reinforcement for the idea that Sora views Roxas like the brother he never had cause HE'S LITERALLY TALKING TO HIRO ABOUT HIS BROTHER WHEN HE SUDDENLY GET'S THIS MOMENT ABOUT ROXAS. It's such a beautiful evolution of their relationship and I love it so much to see Sora just care about making Roxas comfortable and doing whatever he can to help him. Also, I'm loving your playthrough of Kingdom Hearts, and as a fellow Roxas fan I must say I both laughed at your tears and cried alongside you during those Kingdom Hearts 2 moments, and don't even get me started on 358/2 days.
3:52 starts beatboxing face my fears
copyright stole my sweet beatboxing from you all ):
You’re reactions have made me appreciate KH3 so much more now. Thank you for that 😭
Congraaaats on finally finishing this beast of a video. Totally ahead of schedule not a single delay which is super impressive 😄
Would've loved a reaction stream to the Anniversary announcements but at least we heard your screams (and Nyxi's) through Sarah's chat 😃
i'm a little sad I didn't record my reaction but watching it with sarah's community was a really magical experience
Donald, heal me quick!
Donald: This might be a good spot to find some ingredients!
Look! A lucky emblem!
Look at you, starting the game on Proud mode. I respect that confidence.
The one thing I noticed after going back through the series is that, just before Axel sees Xion's image when looking at Kairi, Kairi says multiple things that Xion had said in the past.
"You're sweet, Lea" -> "You're sweet, Axel" when Axel had called Roxas and Xion his best friends after she woke up from passing out.
"Don't hold Back, Lea. Promise" -> "Please don't hold back Axel. Promise" when Axel had to forcefully take Xion back when she was in front of the mansion.
So knowing that you e finished the series months ago. I’m watching the VODs and I gotta say. It makes sense why Sora has no confidence in himself. When he had no powers everyone left him. After that he always surrounded himself with people. I think his journey in KH4 and the next trilogy will be him discovery who he is. These first games are about a child and his innocent naivety. He’s gotta grow up now:(
When he had no powers and he was left alone isn’t it the same like in Hollow Bastion in KH1?
1:31... after kh2. waiting over 10 years for kh3. i will never forget finally actually hearing that soundtrack start and echo in my living room..
This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I'm immediately enamored with how honestly you share your emotions, and how fully you allow yourself to really enjoy something you love. I can already tell you're an absolute treasure. Happy to be a new subscriber along for the ride ^_^
this is such a nice comment, thank you!!!
@@LeighXP You're welcome! Thank you for such a sweet video! It was a pleasure to watch 😊
I headcanon that Riku's incredulous "Whaaat?!" upon hearing Aqua is "like Sora" is because he's thinking "Oh God do I have another optimistic dumbass I have to babysit?!"
Nah, more along the lines of "like we don't have enough versions of Sora already".
**music hits**
*Leigh: cries*
Congrats on finishing the vid, Leigh, but please PLEASE get some rest… I know that despite the hype after staying up most of us are questioning whether KH4 is still real (it is, I checked)
I'm still rattled man what a time to be alive!
this playthrough brought to you by rudely interrupting ingredients
thanks for the amazing vid leigh! ya did good
A video longer than an hour? Very fitting of the epicness of KH3, thanks for the hard work as always
I was saving this video for when I finished KH3, I finally got to play it for the first time a few weeks ago and finished it yesterday, and it was an absolutely magical experience. I had some gripes with the story towards the end, but overall my favourite game in a series that has been with me for almost my entire life.
So much of your reactions are exactly the same as mine and the friends I played this with, just being blown away by absolutely everything. This game means so much to me
*Roxas gets slightly mentioned*
Leigh: *cries*
"When did he learn this?"
Everyone: *he forgets every ability he has from the past adventure but i can tell you he got that from Dream Drop Distance*
Tbf Yen Sid mentioned at the beginning of this game that Sora "had lost *most* of the power [he] had gained", the key word being "most", so Sora technically didn't forget "everything". I guess it's another way of making him go back to square one but also allowing him to keep some of the previous gameplay mechanics.
Well he also did it in kh2 when fighting xehanort in TWTNW
This long ass wait between videos hurts my soul.
It was an absolute blast playing this game 3 years ago on the day It came out, as a longtime fan I littrealy had just about the same reactions as you just completely blown away in my first playthrough and it only got better the more I played especially after we all waited so long for it to finally arrive. It's right there with KH2 as my favorite kingdom hearts game ever😁😆 can't wait for KH 4😁🙏
Yes!!! I've been patiently waiting for this! You'll always have my support in you making all your amazing content, and not just because i think you're so beautiful. Love your reactions to playing KH games that i love so much! "May your heart be your guiding key."
Video unleashed and Leigh set free from editing hell
That game is fantastic, I remember playing this and having chills, get surprising or crying every time. The end is so satisfying. You are doing a good gameplay thou, I am loving.
I also love that the Frozen world was completely skipped over.
I recall a lot of times you said “I’m gonna cry” well kh games been a part of my childhood and ever since my best friend (who loved kh) died I’ve always played every single game in his honor and aqua was his favorite character so every time I see her I always pay a salute to him and I play in his honor.
I'm gonna replay BBS and start with Aqua for your homie. R.I.P.
@@MutatedFaith I’m just seeing this now but I think he’ll be happy :,)
And I’m happy too, too darn happy 😭
okay i knew i would cry watching this but DAMMIT LEIGH I AM SOBBING
try to not drown :s
You damnnn rigghtt we shit ourselves when this finally came out! The memories of watching each KH3 trailer too! We were HYPPEDDD!
I love your videos because it makes me feel like I'm reliving the experience for the first time again! Haven't even started watching this yet and I know I'm going to cry whenever something beautiful happens like the last time I played haha
The editing here is amazingly fun. Your giggles and gasps, with the camera doing weird and wacky things? Yes that's fun.
Seeing Donald so worried about Sora is just too cute. You can see how their relationship grow from the 1st one.
I'm watching all of this back yet again. And if you think about it Mickey knew Aqua was trapped in the dark realm since KH1 but it took him a while to tell people and actually go to save her LOL. Also, I loved KH2 because they brought the organization into the story. Since the beginning, Xigbar has been my favorite (and Luxord.) Of course I have a way of getting into very important characters before we truly know them. I can't even think of Xigbar as Xigbar (if you know the deeper lore)
Axel asking Kairi to call him that instead of Lea because it's what Xion called him breaks my heart ;-; Great video as always!
Hey Leigh just wanted to thank you for reigniting my Love for this Franchise again, especially with KH2 and 358/2. It was such an emotional Rollercoaster, many tissue´s got taken, but what i love the most is, with what innocence and pure Heart you play these Games. It was like i expierenced it all over threw your eyes again, like i was 10 and played KH1 for the first time and for that i would really like to thank you Leigh. ♥
Ps: I already watched your KH3 Stream but of course i will watch your Video, because i know you put a lot of effort in it.
May your Heart be your guiding Key 🗝
Christ almighty. The scene were kairi says "don't hold back lea. Promise" DESTROYS me every time
As said in Chain of Memories, "Forgotten - but not lost."
"It hasn't been that long!"
"It feels like it!" Lol I feel like this is a call out to KH3 taking so long to come out xD
That's exactly what it is.
- The Lucky Emblem thing is actually used in real-life Disney World (as "hidden Mickeys").
- Wow, Andy had access to high-def graphics like those in the 1990s? The Toy Story world's technology must be REALLY ahead of our own, if that's the case.
(And don't you worry, we'll be talking about Verum Rex and Yozora some more later on.)
- A-Also, Larxene's electromagnetism was strong enough to bend time and space within. Think of how much she's holding back in battle.
- The ancient Keyblade legacy...Well, we already knew Marluxia and Larxene were from the age of fairy tales (as Lauriam and Elrena). Demyx and Luxord being connected was news, though.
- Riku's new Keyblade is Braveheart, and Mickey's is Star Cluster (technically Kingdom Key D infused with his old Star Seeker).
- We get to see the Nobodies that Marluxia and Larxene commanded (Reapers and Ninjas), but still not Vexen's. Though I'd probably guess Mimes (since his whole deal is replicating others' data).
- If you think about it, San Fransokyo is the first Marvel world in Kingdom Hearts.
When I saw that shadow of xion I just started crying and yelling repeatedly "STOP"
My first Kingdom Hearts game was 2 and the ammount of time I spent playing as Roxas and inside Twilight Town was way to much, my reaction going back was basically the same as yours, it felt like coming back home and the tears of joy and disbelief just didn't stop pouring for a while. It feels nice to see it meant so much for other people as well.
It’s finally here!! Thank you Leigh for all of your reactions and the work you put into editing them. I was too young to really understand all of the emotional nuances and seeing your reactions in the other games were the ones I felt when I replayed them years later when I was older. And you had the same reactions to KH3 that I did playing it in 2019. To the music, the improved graphics, all of it was and still is magical. Can’t wait to see your part two and Re:Mind reaction! Much love ❤️
i can't wait for the next part. watching you go through one of my favorite series has truly been a treat, and it genuinely sparked my love back up to 100 for it again, just in time for the anniversary.
34:00 aged like fine wine
You make such good content and seeing you enjoy one of my favorite games makes me so happy. I can't tell you how wide my smile was throughout this entire video. Keep up the good content, and most importantly keep having fun doing what you love.
After Part 2 comes melody of memory
It's also crazy that kh4 is even real
My favorite series always and your play throughs have only helped reinspire that love for it. Your genuine love and appreciation for it all is the most refreshing thing in the world and I appreciated it all so much. Hope to watch you play through 4 some day!
Thank you so much for putting these videos together and sharing your journey! The first Kingdom Hearts game came out when I was 15 years old, and I've played the whole series since as it's slowly been released. Seeing someone new to the series react just as emotionally as me is deeply moving, I really feel seen when I watch you play.
I...have been waiting to see your experience with this game. I know that there are going to be so many happy tears and "wait, WHAT" moments. I'm so ready to watch this
Joining you on your KH journey has been a joy for me. I'm so happy that I got to watch you fall in love with this beautiful game ❤️
Yes, I watched your VoD of the playthrough, but I still enjoy these edits so much! Thank you!
You poor thing. If you react to Kh Unchained X and Union Cross cutscenes, your heart and brain won't resist more than this.
I rewatched some of your full playthrough and my favorite part is when you were looking for the lucky emblem in Tangled and you were literally STANDING ON IT. Your chat went ballistic
Grew up with the series and couldn't wait for KH3. When I had it in my hands on release night I couldn't believe it. It's my favorite KH game and something that means a lot to me. So many memories made over the years & that release night of KH3 with my friends will never be forgotten
"What goes down in San Francisco? Full House?"
I mean, you're not wrong
This is a fantastic vid. I dont know if I just grew away from the series but I couldnt find the same magic from the first 2 in this one and didn't finish. But seeing it through your eyes and the emotions its supposed to give to someone really brings that magic back for me. Thank you
Nostalgia is the devil am I right
Watching you get emotional over story arcs I’ve been following for 20 years gets me all emotional over it too.
I'm surprised that you've never heard of Big Hero 6.
You are a god at editing. You made me laugh so hard that I cried, and I was already regular crying along with you plenty as well.
I've loved watching your newcomer reaction to this series. Kingdom Hearts was my first console game I owned and what truly took me from handheld gaming to console. I started with GBA chain of memories and thought it was one of the best games I'd played. Oh how naive young me was. Your excitement and pure joy reminds me of why I love this game so much. Welcome to the family. Now you just gotta join us down the conspiracy rabbit hole
"Is this Versus XIII?"
Yes, but no.
"I thought it was going to be a part of the DLC!"
Hmmmmmmm
"I thought he was bringing it back in Kingdom Hearts!"
HMMMMMMMM
I think it's really a testament to how beautiful these games are that they draw a similar reaction from both new fans and old. your reactions are super relatable to me, despite me having played kh since I was a kid. when you teared up while listening to dearly beloved on the loading screen it reminded me of playing kh3 for the first time. i think I took at least five minutes just listening to dearly beloved and crying a bit. the feeling is really indescribable. it's really comforting to see you have such similar reactions. I love all the wholesome and cute stuff too ❤ kh hurts but it's so sweet at the same time, it's been a treat to see you fall in love with the series and characters
Watching your journeys through the games and playing at the same time was awesome. Waiting for the part 2, very good video btw!
you are amazing! almost made me cry to see the joy and storm of emotions you got even only on the start and i finished it 3 years ago and obviesly that KH4 announcement that no one i think was ready for its just that i think that kh players from all over the world are he0artfull like this video was so i can only thank you for your experience and again you are trully amazing 💛
Riku busy trying to restore balance fighting in the dark realm while sora just burning cars on a traffic and taking selfie
Honestly, I've been waiting for this since your KH1 playthrough.Tthanks for sharing your journey with us
i didnt expect that meet a person with the very same reactions like i have when i play KH3, i love your videos 🖤
I finished kh3 the day kh got 20 years old after playing every game at 100% watching all your videos make me feel like I felt then, thank you 🥺❤️
Twilight Town is prime SquareSoft/Square Enix doing what they do best. Bittersweet nostalgic atmosphere, that even if you didn't grow up with these games and just recently got into them.. they are purposefully designed to click on those individual emotions. Another trope I love that SquareSoft/Square Enix do in Final Fantasy games are the Fireworks Festival at night while in town filled with "Christmas" colored lights or warm-tone hues.
Genuinely happy I get to experience this game again through your videos. Thank you for taking the time and energy to put these together! 🙏🙏
what a beautiful birthday present, looking forward to your next video!
When I put The words "Verum Rex" into Google translate in latin like u did. And it said True King. I didn't know that. That's really cool
I was waiting for this but I wasn't expecting it so soon especially not off the heels of the announcement that is ROCKING KH fans everywhere.
I love this video, i've loved watching the kh journey you've been on. I hope you find time to breathe in between the hype. Can't wait for part 2!!! 🥰
That's pretty impressive that you picked up on Dark Riku being the replica rather than Riku-Ansem. Most people, myself included, assume the later since even the game tries to convince you it is until the very end haha.
Been waiting a long time for this video. I love to cry with all of you, all over again
Maleficent's power has always relied on knowledge and how exclusive that knowledge is. Right now she has the chance to learn a lot.
Hey Leigh, glad to see you made it this far into the Kingdom Hearts franchise, and that you're enjoying it. Kingdom Hearts isn't the easiest game to get into, especially starting late. So I think you deserve the highest congratulations for getting to 3. And a thank you, for putting so much effort into editing these videos down, Kingdom Hearts and all. Here's to more fun gameplays, fun times. And here's to Kingdom Hearts 4!
I love how with each new KH video, I can see you slowly letting in the trauma that is KH.
AT 38:00-38:30, if you haven't have one of these moment, do you really love KH? This is trauma! I love your videos and series so much!!
Leigh, I love your Kingdom Hearts playthroughs! I'm going to replay all of the KH games after my new PC comes in.
Thank you for so much on these videos. Experiencing this game with you is a blessing. Take your time and I hope to see more content 🙏
After watching all your reactions, by the KH3 it seems like they go “oh we haven’t made Leigh cry in a min, let’s show her something emotional real quick”
Congrats on finishing the video!!!
May you get plenty of rest.
Ahhh KH3 truly is a wonderful experience
That let me face my fears remix actually went hard, I feel like it even went better with the video
I love the detail that Larxene is the only one not confused when Xemnas mentions their connection to the Keyblade.
Marluxia as well. He was looking with a very suspicious face like "dammit he knows."
@@mellemadswoestenburg1296 He has amnesia, remember? He doesn't start to remember anything until you defeat him at the end of the game. Larxene never got such a cop out excuse.
I had the same reaction to the title screen and the new dearly beloved. I don't get emotional often, but I cried during this game multiple times. I literally grew up with Sora and Riku, it was impossible for me to play this game and not cry at least once.