| LordTheNightKnight said: "FF and KH are known for graphics (as well as everything else)" KH is not known for graphics. Comments like that are typical fanboy swill. |
Heh, ok. Here are some quotes from metacritic:
"Has a few flaws, but its unique character pairings and jaw-dropping graphics make this a remarkable RPG."
"Visually stunning, loaded with cameos and dripping with both Square and Disney nostalgia, Kingdom Hearts will grab you from the opening to the end."
"You’ll be particularly impressed with the recreation of the Disney characters, it seems as though they’ve been translated to videogame characters without any compromises."
"It may not rival the grand stories of some past Final Fantasy’s or even some of the better Disney movies; however, it is a fine game that manages to combine each company’s strengths in a tapestry that is a joy to behold and an even greater one to play."
"When the amazing, talented artists from Square join forces with the amazing, talented artists from Disney, good things happen. [Feb 2003, p.92]" And before I get the "art is serperate from graphics" argument, you can do more with more graphical power, always.
"To say that Kingdom Hearts is magical is an understatement. As cinematic experiences go, it's exquisite. It's not the finest in terms of action, but overall, it's wonderful. [Oct 2002, p.74]"
"You’ll be hard pressed to find another game that even comes close to matching the quality found in Kingdom Hearts. Games just don’t come as beautiful and well thought out as this, it’s a virtual masterpiece that excels in every way possible."
"Although the game’s graphics and music were as incredible as you can expect from these two very professional companies, the actual gameplay does get a tiny bit repetitive at times. Overall, Kingdom Hearts manages to be an incredible game."
Here's a quote about DQ8: "Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King isn't like "Final Fantasy" with its over-the-top visual carvings and boundary-pushing gameplay. Here, Dragon Quest VIII is the comfy but less attractive affordable footwear. It's the trim without the finesse. It's the vanilla milkshake without the need of additional toppings."
There are quotes praising the DQ8 visuals as well, but I am speaking from playing FFX, KH1/2, and then DQ8. If you compare the styles the first 2 have a strong emphasis on cutscene graphics as well as the ingame art style. You will not see FF13-esque cutscenes on the Wii, no matter what you tell yourself about how cutscenes don't require strong hardware. Even if you were to straight move clips, the Wii is not HD so the other systems are more capable, but that's not usually what cutscenes are made with anyway.
