#re:com

[holleighgram]

Chain of Memories:

Reverse/ Rebirth:

[oveliagirlhaditright]

Cait Sith's fortune came true: because throughout the entire game, Cloud was trying to find Sephiroth--which he did in the end--but at the cost of losing Aerith.

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"Along the road ahead lies something you need. However--in order to claim it, you must lose something that is dear to you."

Final Fantasy VII came out before Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, of course. And this Chain of Memories moment somewhat parallels the above FFVII one, with Sora getting a bizarre "prophecy," that somewhat comes true, about losing someone dear to you in some way.

However, Marluxia is lying when he tells Sora that there's something he needs in Castle Oblivion. He's assuming Sora will think Riku and King Mickey are there (the "something he needs") and fall into his trap--which he does--though, ironically, Riku and the King do eventually end up in the castle, but Sora never meets them there, actually. But he does have interactions with the Riku Replica that Vexen creates. But Marluxia had no idea that that would happen, either. But Marluxia did know that in stepping foot into the castle, Sora would lose memories of the person important to him--Kairi--which was part of the Organization's plan: and so Sora does forget Kairi for a time, as Naminé begins replacing her in his memories:(

[thefreshprinceofjunes]

They wear this to give themselves protection from being devoured by darkness.

[nyctoheart]

i'm watching re:com gameplay because I've never played more than a couple hours of it, and zexion just straight up picks up riku at one point asdflkjasdf

[sophiebaybey]

I am a STAUNCH defender of Re:Chain of Memories, BUT I've never even PLAYED the ORIGINAL! We're going to fix that TONIGHT as I delve into this funny little game. It's going to be so awesome.

LIVE NOW!!!

[keyblades-n-shit]

Me when I try to converse with my Gen Z coworkers.

[vitalitypopkat]

WIP✨✨

Was having COM feels. Will finish soon probably 👍

[gearvanguard]

Showing some love to Namine and Marluxia in a story analysis that covers their arcs, development and dynamic which I think is really underrated.

[whyarewecalledtheshipname]

lmao re:com repliku is so angsty

[shrimpchicken29]

Re:CoM pisses me off so much to the point where my hands start to shake. This Vexen fight is seriously pissing me off

[dragonborntatsuya]

Hey why does Riku keep talking about people’s smells in Re:Com like boy why you so nose

[holleighgram]

Hot take:

KH Re:COM has the best character animations of any of the games.

The expressions are so captivating-- that's just something I feel was lacking in kH3

[oveliagirlhaditright]

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Some of the Zelink and MidnaLink stuff in "Twilight Princess" reminded me a bit of SoKai and SoNami in "Chain of Memories".

[thefreshprinceofjunes]

but a thing of beauty - i know will never fade away and i’ll do my duty - i know somehow i’ll find a way but a thing of beauty will never fade away and i'll do my duty

[dizzybevvie]

No bc Ive been thinking about Re:CoM for the last few days and like. the most FRUSTRATING thing is that the story was GOOD. The existing ones were rounded out and the new ones were compelling and if the gameplay wasnt DOGSHIT itd be one og my fav games :(

[theblueprincess590]

Riku and the Power of Faith-an Analysis of Riku’s Story in Re:CoM

The two major themes in Riku's story are Power and Faith. Now lets talk about the faith theme first. When I say faith I don't mean religious faith but more so the general idea of faith. Throughout the story of Re:CoM Riku's faith in himself is constantly tested with both Ansem and Organization XIII trying to tempt Riku into giving into the darkness again. From Ansem offering Riku power in exchange for becoming one with him again to The Organization trying to torment Riku into submission. And as The mind games continue Riku's faith in himself grows shackier and shackier until he is forced to witness his greatest sin. While in the memory world version of Destiny Island Riku is faced with his guilt for sinking his world into darkness in order to satisfy his own selfish ambitions and Zexion uses this guilt to break Riku by taking the shape of the one person Riku seeks forgiveness from the most, Sora. Riku nearly fades away into the light as his faith shatters but thanks to Namine's words Riku is able pick up the pieces, continue believing in himself, and seeing past Zexion's illusions. By facing doubt head on Riku's faith becomes unbreakable. But Riku's strory is not just about faith in oneself but faith in others. Throughout the Story Riku receives aid from Mickey, who for most of the game can't physically be there with Riku and is simply a voice. In order to survive in this hellish castle of isolation Riku must put his faith in someone he can't see. Of course this faith is rewarded when Mickey finally arrives in Castle Oblivion.

Now lets talk about the Power theme. Power is a recurring motif of Riku's character. In KH1 he abandoned his friends and ideals to obtain power which ends up costing him not only his body but his very sense of self and it was only when he choose to protect his friends again that he regains his body and identity. In Re:CoM Riku must come to a greater understanding of what it means to have power if he wishes to obtain redemption.  Throughout Re:CoM Riku is dependent on the power of Darkness to fight but at the same time he fears this power. He's terrified of being consumed by the darkness, that once again he will become a slave to the power. But it is this fear of his power that truly endangers Riku within the walls of castle Oblivion. Because Riku is afraid of his powers he is defeated by Lexaeus who is the very embodiment of raw physical strength, a man with complete dominance over power.  And because Riku's fears lead to his defeat Ansem is able to take control of body again, because those that fear their strength are just as likely to be consumed by it as those that indulge on their strength. Of course though Riku needs to do far more than just stop fearing his powers to control it. After all if that's all it took then Replica Riku would not of meet his end. Replica Riku is a refection of Riku's past and as such he is doomed to repeat Riku’s mistakes. Replica Riku is desperate to prove himself different from the original Riku and so he lusts for power in hopes that it will make him unique. But in doing that he just copying The actions of KH1 Riku and failing to see that he already had something that made him special, that the real Riku didn't have, His feelings for Namine. Because Replica Riku sought an identity through power he failed to become his own person and faded away into the darkness.

Now then how exactly does Riku come to a better understanding of what it means to have Power? Well that ties right back to the Faith theme. Riku learns that he needs to have resolve in both himself and his ideals. That he must have faith in himself and the path he travels to control his power so that it does not enslave him. Which is why he chooses to face Ansem alone and keep the memories of his mistakes because now he believes he can defat his demons, Now he truly understands that strength is meant to protect what matters. Riku entered Castle Oblivion Scared of both his powers and himself but when he leaves the castle he's ready to walk the road to dawn with a confident smile.