QUOTE(Bringerofchaos888 @ Jul 15 2008, 03:47 AM)
While my buddy was screwing around in his kitchen listening to 'Kids in america' I picked up his DS and started playing KHCOM and honestly I was completly confused. I had no idea how to do anything and it started to get to me and I stoped. So I ask you, should I get it? I still own a GBA and I think it would hold my attention the first time through like all the other KH's did but will it keep me long after? What I'm getting at is does it have replay value? Lets face it; that was the main reason I became distant to all the others.
Does it have this issue? I tend to take my reviews and or suggestions from fellow gamers as they are not as biased as your common reviewer. I often fly through harder games at break-neck speeds but I just couldn't get the hang of it? Even if I am pursuaded to purchase it... Like seriously want it, will I be able to find it? Has anyone had an issue getting a eye on it? I know I sound like an idiot throwing all of these questions at you but if you can answer at least a fraction of them I would more then appreciate it!
Well, before I answer your question, keep in mind that Re:CoM may be coming to America. It's only a rumor at this point, but apparently Squenix is looking for voice actors for Larxene, Zexion, and other Org. members that only appeared/had roles in Chain of Memories. So, you may not need to bother with the GBA one, since CoM may be coming to PlayStation, in which case the game's quality and controls will be way better.
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I liked CoM, but I honestly believe it would've been easier on a PS2 than a GBA. On GBA, card scrolling and in-battle controls are really just...unnatural. You are right; it is confusing, especially on a GBA or DS. Keep this in mind as well.
As far as replay value...after beating Sora's story, which is the "main" story, you can choose Reverse/Rebirth (which is only available after beating Sora's story) and play as Riku. After beating both Sora's and Riku's respective stories, the only real "replay" options you have are to teleport to a lower level of the castle and go through an entire world-level a second time, and a third, and fourth...that's it. Thing is, you can only play through a world-level's story once, so if you go through a world-level a second, third, fourth time, you will only be fighting random heartless.
I guess, unless you count Reverse/Rebirth as a part of replay value, CoM doesn't have any replay value.
If you love KH and want to know more about the story, go ahead and buy CoM for GBA. Honestly, I think the weird controls and battle system are too much of a hassle compared to the quality of the game.
If you're looking for replay value and stuff, I'd suggest either waiting for Re:CoM or just not bothering with it.
...as far as finding Chain of Memories, I'd say you'd have the most luck looking in a store like Game Crazy or Game Stop, somewhere that sells old games. You probably won't find any copies of CoM in a Wal-Mart. ^.^
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