Here we go! Forgive me for this long ass post. :)
1) What the fuck is going on in the very first cutscene? Xehanort (Terra-nort) and Braig.
- a) What point in time is this scene taking place in?
- b) Why is Terra-nort able to summon Master Xehanort's Keyblade? Wasn't locking away MX's Keyblade Terra's single victory against the old geezer?
2) Sora and Riku use the Destiny Islands of the past to enter the "Realm of Sleep/the dreams of the worlds." What happens to their real, physical bodies once they unlock that first keyhole at the bottom of the sea and enter the "RoS/dreams?"
3) What's the explanation for the Drop mechanic? Is Dream Sora randomly falling asleep, while already being physically asleep?
Oh god! Then we play as Riku while Dream Sora is snoozing? Obviously the simple answer is, it's just a game mechanic. Just wondering if I missed something.
4) Young Xehanort was visited by a time traveling "Billy Zane Brown Robe." This brown robed fucker told YX all about "the plan." How the fuck does Terra-nort's Heartless know anything, about anything? Terra-nort could barely remember his own fucking name. The potato sack's knowledge is (should be?) limited to the events post-BBS. Or did he just go back in time to tell YX to follow his heart (and be real bad), then give him the time travel jutsu? Everything else sort of falls into place. YX visits all of his future selves and fills them in, or the plan is "etched" into YX's heart, which means it's in all of their hearts... yada, yada. But that initial visit by Billy, no... just, no!
5) Why did Master Xehanort show up at the end?
- a) Terra-nort's Heartless and Nobody were destroyed. So, Terra-nort should be back. Where is "my name's not Terra-nort, it's Ansem?"
- b) MX vanished with all the time travelers. Was he also time traveling? But YX said they were all waiting for his most future self, then MX showed up. WTF!
I've read over some really helpful reddit posts, but there's no end to the questions, lol. I think I liked the game, but the ending left me so dissatisfied and mystified. Symphony of Sorcery and TWTNW are genuinely magical and, imo, series highs. For me, it's the first time one of these portable games has delivered a worthwhile experience.
Perfection! Even the stupid pets are okay, once you throw water barrels at 'em. I might just give the game another go on Crit.
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