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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nKingdom Hearts only contains select Final Fantasy elements <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final Fantasy characters, items, and concepts are found throughout the Kingdom Hearts franchise. Iconic Final Fantasy VII baddie Sephiroth can be fought as a boss, and heroes such as Final Fantasy X\u2019s Wakka and Final Fantasy VIII\u2019s Selphie have their special place as childhood friends of Sora, Riku, and Kairi. As players travel to various worlds, they will find items like Potions, Elixirs, and even some craftable Keyblades that directly reference Final Fantasy. Disney also has these elements in Kingdom Hearts (summon artifacts, for example, allow players to call upon a myriad of Disney characters), but it also has worlds that are based on its properties.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding Final Fantasy worlds would benefit both players and Square Enix <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Not only would adding Final Fantasy-themed worlds likely please fans of the long-running RPG series, it would also help to introduce the franchise to a wider audience. As popular as it may be, Final Fantasy is nowhere near as far-reaching as the massive giant that is Disney. It is likely that more people get into Kingdom Hearts because of its Disney themes rather than the Final Fantasy references. By adding explorable Final Fantasy-themed worlds, Square Enix could entice more people to try out one of their most popular IPs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Locations such as Final Fantasy VIII\u2019s Balamb Garden, Final Fantasy VII\u2019s Midgar, and Final Fantasy X\u2019s Luca are prime locations that could work well as hub areas in a Kingdom Hearts title. Apart from serving as enemy-free zones where players can rest and resupply, these hubs could also play host to major story events.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n When it comes to battle arenas, untamed areas like Final Fantasy X\u2019s Thunder Plains, Final Fantasy VII\u2019s Shinra Manor, and even Final Fantasy XIII\u2019s massive planet of Pulse could be places where players can take on the Heartless, Nobodies, and other enemies. Since Square Enix makes both Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts, developers from different teams could potentially come up with something that fits the games they are working on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Considering the number of Final Fantasy games that have been released since the first Kingdom Hearts, Square Enix could tap into more recent titles to generate interest and make them more memorable. To give an example, Clive from Final Fantasy XVI had his childhood briefly touched upon in the main game. This part of the protagonist\u2019s life could be further explored in a Kingdom Hearts game as the franchise is more geared toward children. Having the likes of Clive join players on their respective worlds would allow for more lighthearted storytelling opportunities of the kind\u00a0that may not be possible in Final Fantasy.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s a wonder Square Enix hasn\u2019t brought any of its Final Fantasy worlds into Kingdom Hearts. This omission may have been a part of the deal the company made with Disney to use the latter\u2019s properties. Giving both franchises an equal amount of attention would elevate Kingdom Hearts and help pave the way for future entries.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Although the Kingdom Hearts RPG series combines Disney and Final Fantasy, it has yet to feature explorable Final Fantasy worlds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":29833,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[61,13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-final-fantasy","category-reviews"],"blocksy_meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n![\"Final](\"http:\/\/automaton-media.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/20240419-29827-002.jpg\")
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