Birth By Sleep: Nomura Interview (August 2009)

Discussion in 'Kingdom Hearts News & Updates' started by Mike, Aug 26, 2009.

  1. Mike Chaser

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    Yesterday, five new scans that we posted yesterday included a bunch of new screenshots from the PSP title KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep. The scans focused on the two confirmed worlds "Castle of Dreams and Deep Space (Lilo and Stich). Gameplay was also introduced to the new scans, which is shown more in scans four (4) and five (5).

    The new scans also included an interview with Nomura about KINGDOM HEARTS: Birth By Sleep. The interview gathers a great deal of information. The Tokyo Game Show, gameplay, playable worlds, Aqua, Ven, Terra and the new enemies are all mentioned in the interview below. Thanks to our forum member "AxelRikkuconnection" for letting me know. Also thanks to FF7AC Reunion for providing the interview.

    Nomura Interview:
    Three characters can be controlled in Birth by Sleep. How will they develop?
    Nomura: At the beginning of the game, you can choose which character you want to control until the very end. Each scenario reveals its own aspects of the adventure. It is almost as if there were three games in one.

    How long can you play as one character?
    Nomura: We estimate approximately 15 hours. When you customize your deck, it will take time, so if you do all three characters, the time of the game could exceed fifty (50) hours.

    Are the three characters evolve separately?
    Nomura: In some places, two or three of them find themselves and others. They will be together. For instance when Ven is seeking clues and pursues Master Xehanort, Aqua is trying to find Ven, but she is very concerned for Terra.

    Not much has emerged about Aqua. Who is she?
    Nomura: Aqua is a very serious person. Aqua is a honor student devoted to her work.

    There's been questions about Ven.
    Nomura: There hasn't been much information, but there are many puzzles/mysteries in this game which are explained. Ven has similarities with Roxas, but with Sora too. Ven's personality is much more serious than the other two. The way Ven fights is very different from Roxas and Sora.

    What about the new enemies?
    Nomura: The enemies are named as the "Unversed. (Mike's Note: Weren't they called un-births? I would say that's a rough translation on my part.) These enemies do not appreciate life, and feed off negative feelings.

    Two new worlds have been announced.
    Nomura: This time, the story is more of a deep feeling. Not only the mian story, but the connections with the words from Disney will indeed be deeper.

    In the world of Cinderella, you used the scene of the glass slipper.
    Nomura: I really wanted to use this scene (laughs). When you say "Cinderella", you think of the glass slipper. (Mike's Note: Rough translation, but it also mentions Ven and Jack).

    The world (Lilo & Stitch)
    Nomura: It takes place before Stitch got his name, which is why it is in space and not in Hawaii. The space world is shown instead. It should be interesting.

    Will we know more about the seven princesses of hearts?
    Nomura: (Mike's Note: ROUGH TRANSLATION)

    What is the battle system like in this game?
    Nomura: Birth by Sleep is gets further than KINGDOM HEARTS: 358/2 Days and KINGDOM HEARTS: Coded. The three heros in this game perform different and have their own styles from Sora. The deck system and "Shoot Lock" also contribute something different.

    What are the main features?
    Nomura: Instead of thinking, you must use your reflexes. I think you will feel which button to press at a certain time.

    Can the command in the deck be set for myself?
    Nomura: You can customize them before, like in KINGDOM HEARTS: Chain of Memories. (Rough Translation) This may be a mini-game.

    It's something we have never seen in the series.
    Nomura: I wonder if we have not gone too far (laughs). It's something we prepared for a long time now. We'll share information regularly on this. It's necessary to look forward to information in the future.

    Can we develop combat styles specific to these commands?
    Nomura: Once you have this system well in hand, you can make your own style. We made sure that the player does not need much thought.

    The Tokyo Game Show will take place soon. Will there any demos?
    Nomura: (rough translation)

    Is there a release date for Birth By Sleep?
    Nomura: Birth By Sleep is adjusting it in balance with the release date of Final Fantasy XIII. Birth By Sleep could be released before or after Final Fantasy: XIII depending how advanced production is. We won't wait that long.

    Nomura continued and stated that a secret ending will be shown in Birth By Sleep.
     
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Discussion in 'Kingdom Hearts News & Updates' started by Mike, Aug 26, 2009.

    1. Naqki
      Naqki
      Awesome, thanks!
      He keeps mentioning deck though, does this mean the fighting system is goign to be with carrds like Chain of Memories? :/
    2. DemyxPlaysMySitar
      DemyxPlaysMySitar
      Again, I can't wait! I just need a PSP :/
    3. Darkcloud
      Darkcloud
      *shakes head* The man goes all out to create a separate game from his own series. Good job, Mike. Got a lot of info (and personal speculation) from this one.
    4. Spunk Ransom
      Spunk Ransom
      I'm a little concerned about the word "deck". Thanks for the info Mikee!
    5. cstar
      cstar
      A secret ending?
      YAY! THEN THERE WILL BE MORE!*calms down*

      decks? I'm guessing it's going to be a little similar to Chain of Memories then..
    6. MatthewWaller
      MatthewWaller
      birth by sleep sounds much harder than the last games

      i should complete it before KHIII game comes out.
    7. Naqki
      Naqki
      Why does he keep mentioning decks? I hope it's not like CoM. Don't get me wrong that was a good battle system it just made everything more complicated.
    8. Kyubi the Keyblade Master
      Kyubi the Keyblade Master
      I don't think it's like Sora's deck of cards. I think it's just a list of commands you can customize to mix up your battle skills any way you like.
    9. Mike
      Mike
      I don't think he's talking about a card system.
      It's more like the commands as mentioned from other members above.
      I have a bit more to correct, so it should make a bit more sense after.
    10. the muffin man
      the muffin man
      Nice, Mike. I really wanted to see the update in the news page, I didn't really mean anything in a bad way :P
    11. silverhikari
      silverhikari
      Please tell me that's a typo...
    12. Mike
      Mike
      Yea it was.
      I'm sorry. I just fixed it now.
    13. keyblademastergirl
      keyblademastergirl
      nICE TO HEAR THIS INFO! Thanks a bunch =3 so excited, Jesse McCarntey has Ven will be so cute
    14. xemnasfan
      xemnasfan
      reflexes, i got none, or well very little. i'm going to suck at this game.

      but nice info anyway.
    15. 007
      007
      I just hope you don't need cards to open doors, like in CoM.
      and I hope the battles are in real time.
      I wonder if the secret ending will hint at KH3, KH1, or something else?
    16. Arch
      Arch
      I can't wait for this game now. DX Unversed. Well...I like the way these enemies are looking. 8D
    17. Amber
      Amber
      I'm starting to like her more and more. =D
    18. Day~Dream
      Day~Dream
      I'm very excited and I can't wait for the release. I wonder what the secret ending is though... maybe it could be for KH3?

      Oh well, just have to wait and see. If I had read this about a year ago I would've panicked cuz of the button mashing, but after playing RE 4, I'm pretty good at it now, good way to practice for BBS. X3
    19. Zexion
      Zexion
      oho..
      this is More Interesting and interesting..
      About Aqua, Hmhmhmhmhm.. i would like to know more about her.. XD