GUIDE: Play order

[Gokuzu]

I've created a guide with the correct order to follow, so you can enjoy all the games without worrying about missing anything:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3267063835

[HubDweller]

Bump for Good Resource that isn't just telling people to play in Chrono.

[Zunnoab #931]

This is even more confusing than I realized, thanks.

[Tomcat]

-KH Union X.
-KH Dark Road.
-KH Birth By Sleep.
-KH Final Mix / KH 0.2 A Fragmentary Passage (Both happens at the same time)
-KH 358/2 Days / KH Re:Chain of Memories (Both happens at the same time)
-KH2 Final Mix.
-KH Re:Coded.
-KH Dream Drop Distance HD.
-KH3 + ReMind DLC.
-KH Melody of Memory.

The correct play order if you want to understand the story a bit.

[Sam_Bonnet]

Thanks, It's the release order. NOT the chronological order for people out there.

[juicy]

Originally posted by Tomcat:

-KH Union X.
-KH Dark Road.
-KH Birth By Sleep.
-KH Final Mix / KH 0.2 A Fragmentary Passage (Both happens at the same time)
-KH 358/2 Days / KH Re:Chain of Memories (Both happens at the same time)
-KH2 Final Mix.
-KH Re:Coded.
-KH Dream Drop Distance HD.
-KH3 + ReMind DLC.
-KH Melody of Memory.

The correct play order if you want to understand the story a bit.

this is so wrong its not even funny.

people say to go release order because its less confusing

[Tomcat]

Originally posted by juicy:

Originally posted by Tomcat:

-KH Union X.
-KH Dark Road.
-KH Birth By Sleep.
-KH Final Mix / KH 0.2 A Fragmentary Passage (Both happens at the same time)
-KH 358/2 Days / KH Re:Chain of Memories (Both happens at the same time)
-KH2 Final Mix.
-KH Re:Coded.
-KH Dream Drop Distance HD.
-KH3 + ReMind DLC.
-KH Melody of Memory.

The correct play order if you want to understand the story a bit.

this is so wrong its not even funny.

people say to go release order because its less confusing

Well, this its the chronological order, I see it more appropriate... instead of starting to build the house from the roof.

[Snake]

Originally posted by Tomcat:

Originally posted by juicy:

this is so wrong its not even funny.

people say to go release order because its less confusing

Well, this its the chronological order, I see it more appropriate... instead of starting to build the house from the roof.

That means you probably don't understand writing, worldbuilding and storytelling. Anyone reading this thread, don't do this to yourselves and don't listen to that guy. Just start with KH1 and go with the release order for the best experience (just remember to play KH2 before watching the 358/2 cutscenes, they're only listed in the opposite order because of the original release schedule of individual 1.5 and 2.5 collections).

[⑨ ChocolateMystia]

Great post, however I think it's best to play KHX right before/after Back Cover, and let 0.2 serve as the prologue to KH3, so the KHX saga flows together.

I think it's also worth mentioning damo's fandub of KHX/Union X which makes it easier to digest than just text, it's split in 2 videos too, one covering just X/Back Cover, and the other the part that belongs to Union X, giving a better stopping point for KH3 than just a timestamp. Also arguably, players could watch all of X and Union X together before 0.2/3.

[Bender]

For newcomers, always always ALWAYS play in release order.

[Gokuzu]

Originally posted by ⑨ ChocolateMystia:

Great post, however I think it's best to play KHX right before/after Back Cover, and let 0.2 serve as the prologue to KH3, so the KHX saga flows together.

I think it's also worth mentioning damo's fandub of KHX/Union X which makes it easier to digest than just text, it's split in 2 videos too, one covering just X/Back Cover, and the other the part that belongs to Union X, giving a better stopping point for KH3 than just a timestamp. Also arguably, players could watch all of X and Union X together before 0.2/3.

I agree that it is preferable to watch Ux Part 1 before Back Cover, but I don't want to have to put Ux in the middle of 2.8 and confuse people more. I'm still editing the guide, so I'll see what I do.

As for Damo's video, he takes too many liberties for my taste. Everglow's video just compiles the cutscenes, and also adds explanations during the video that are very good.

But I invite you to comment and add the Damo videos, or anything else you think is appropriate, so people can see that there are different options.

[Gokuzu]

I created the guide for those of you who want to mark it as favorite for a later use:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3267063835

[Sashi]

Cheers