Dark Road ► Dark Road Finale Megathread

[ivaannom]

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But the old man was described as wearing a blue cloak. That might hint to someone else. Someone far more powerful.

My bad, i shouldn't have type coat. The Q&A says "blue robe". Don't ask me why i said blue coat... Sorry.

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I get the feeling after his life as the old man the player will eventually reincarnate into Sora

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I thought the same but there are some parts that makes me doubt. In the finale the old man talks about his previous life and he completely knows about it so i think it's weird that if Sora had a previous life, he wouldn't know. Tho at the same time we saw Ephemer in KH3 so maybe that's part of him recovering some memories(?)

Tho if that happens i find funny that the old man says he has no doubt Xehanort is the destined child when the destined child ends up being Sora(who in this case should be his next life)

 

[Sonofjafar]

My bad, i shouldn't have type coat. The Q&A says "blue robe". Don't ask me why i said blue coat... Sorry.

Either way, my point still stands

 

[Silver_Soul]

Wasn't there an autoplay function dor world battle? Am i remembering wrong?

 

[Sign]

Wasn't there an autoplay function dor world battle? Am i remembering wrong?

There is. It's the blue [AUTO] button to the left of your cards during gameplay.

 

[bambii (aka foreteller)]

Btw, how many Episodes in total did it come out to in the end?

(I’m sitting here at my work computer unable to get anything done, counting down the minutes to 5pm )

 

[MoonRabbit]

Just finished it. There's eight episodes, but the story...still feels incomplete. I was honestly expecting this game to answer more questions. I guess we'll have to wait to finish this story in Missing Link?

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

PSA: People saying there is no grind are lying to you. I’ve had my iPad running for like 5 hours and have only gone up maybe 5 levels.

If you are starting this from scratch or did not have your game up-to-date/buy jewels for good cards, you will have a grind.

I highly recommend buying the strongest cards with your BP ASAP so you can blast through stuff faster, then push through the quests until you need to grind the world levels.

 

[palizinhas]

Enjoyed this game a lot more as a fun, intimate Xehanort story than as the game to Answer A Lot Of Open Questions that I thought it would be, tbh. Kinda like Days vs BBS for me that BBS was obviously more plot important but Days is more enjoyable.

 

[SweetYetSalty]

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Just finished watching some of this stuff. I guess I'm still taking it all in to really give a in depth thought on my overall feelings, but as far as how I feel right now, Dark Road's ending was alright. It never ceases to amaze me that I can feel for these characters that Nomura makes. Even some with a limited screen time as Xehanort's classmates. Some things were cool, others predictable or just not impressive anymore. There are some crazy theories being thrown out there that I'll talk about once I've fully taken in what I just watched.

 

[Squood!]

It's pretty obvious that DR lacked the budget and staff needed to fully realize its stuff.

Like remember y'all. There were only two animators.

 

[MoonRabbit]

Someone on 4chan translated the Q&A:

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Q1: In previous games, Xehanort, who departed from Destiny Island, took the form of a young man, but in DR, did he take the form of a younger boy?

A1: "DR" is accurate. At the time of the past work, we had prepared a figure for a young man, but not for a boy, because we had simplified the modeling cost, and we used a single expression "when he was young. In "KH III," the boy's figure was divided into more detailed parts. We hope you will see it as a richer expression.

Q2: Will there be a patch coming to fix it?"

A2: Yes. Some bugs have been confirmed, such as a bug where a different background is displayed in the battle background, and some lines in a small section that were fixed just before have not been replaced. We apologize for that.

Q3: You said you were going to reveal the mystery of Xehanorts baldhead, but it was surprisingly simple.

A3: Yes, it was not a matter of great importance. I just wanted to correct that he had shaved it off, since it seemed to have been misunderstood as a common theory that he had lost it over the years. Besides, it's not a big problem that the Queen of Hearts can't use Xehanort. It's just that he's that kind of person.

Q4: Several "emblem" heartless appeared in the world of "DR".

A4: The cause of the "emblems" in the past world is an important setting for "Missing-Link" and will be depicted in the future.

Q5: Who was the person with the blue robe in the epilogue of "DR"?

A5: He was the person who inhabited the mind of the player in "UX. The "two lifetimes" he spoke of will be recovered in the future.

Q6: Is the "Scala ad Caelum" depicted in "DR" and the "Scala ad Caelum" in "Missing-Link" the same place?

A6: The difference in the atmosphere is due to the fact that "Scala ad Caelum" is a multi-story city, with a new city being built on top of the old one, as it is called a "multi-layered city.

Q7: You didn't depict the Xehanort as being completely devoted to it, did you?

A7: That's right. However, I think I was able to depict the beginning of the path between the two. I was also able to depict his relationship with Eraqus, which was my main goal for this work, so I think it is possible to infer what is to come from that.

Q8: There were many characters in the classmates and upperclassmen that I was interested in, can we expect to see more of them in the future?

A8: There were many characters that were too good to be in this work only, or left without speaking, which was disappointing for me, and as mentioned above, I am sorry that I could not delve into them due to the volume of this work. but there are some possibilities, and I think it would be nice if they could be mentioned in books, etc.

Q9: What does Master Odin mean by "master" and "cruel fate" at the end of the book?

A9: Of course, Odin had a master. He was entrusted with a mission by his master, which he shared in common with the blue robe figure. The details will be revealed in the previous era, "Missing-Link.

Q10: The woman who seems to be Xehanorts mother looks like Skuld.

A10: No, but she is related to Skuld. Missing-Link" is also a story of blood relations.

Q11: The blood relation of the Xehanort was revealed in this work, but what about Eraqus? It was previously mentioned that he was related to the first masters, but are the two related?

A11: I am sorry about that too, but it will be by "Missing-Link". However, they are not the same parents.

Q12: When can we expect new information about "Missing-Link"?

A12: We are currently in the process of preparing for the Closed beta testing. Although there are some conflicts with other titles, the "KINGDOM HEARTS Union X" account will be reincarnated as the "Missing-Link" account for now, so please follow us.

Q13: Finally, will Xehanort not appear in future works?

A13: The "Dark Seeker Arc" centered on the Xehanort is complete, but I don't think it has anything to do with whether or not he will appear in future works. If there is an opportunity, that is.

 

[Sephiroth0812]

Quite interesting stuff.

So if I understand the overall connection between Xehanort and Sora (and Baldr too) correctly their ability to connect to other hearts goes beyond what is usually possible and they can even see and tell mentally how other hearts are feeling and so far Sora was the only one to not eventually get overwhelmed by its drawbacks while Baldr and Xehanort eventually did. Although it may also have to do with a true darkness not having set its interest on Sora yet.

 

[Zettaflare]

Someone on 4chan translated the Q&A:

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Q1: In previous games, Xehanort, who departed from Destiny Island, took the form of a young man, but in DR, did he take the form of a younger boy?

A1: "DR" is accurate. At the time of the past work, we had prepared a figure for a young man, but not for a boy, because we had simplified the modeling cost, and we used a single expression "when he was young. In "KH III," the boy's figure was divided into more detailed parts. We hope you will see it as a richer expression.

Q2: Will there be a patch coming to fix it?"

A2: Yes. Some bugs have been confirmed, such as a bug where a different background is displayed in the battle background, and some lines in a small section that were fixed just before have not been replaced. We apologize for that.

Q3: You said you were going to reveal the mystery of Xehanorts baldhead, but it was surprisingly simple.

A3: Yes, it was not a matter of great importance. I just wanted to correct that he had shaved it off, since it seemed to have been misunderstood as a common theory that he had lost it over the years. Besides, it's not a big problem that the Queen of Hearts can't use Xehanort. It's just that he's that kind of person.

Q4: Several "emblem" heartless appeared in the world of "DR".

A4: The cause of the "emblems" in the past world is an important setting for "Missing-Link" and will be depicted in the future.

Q5: Who was the person with the blue robe in the epilogue of "DR"?

A5: He was the person who inhabited the mind of the player in "UX. The "two lifetimes" he spoke of will be recovered in the future.

Q6: Is the "Scala ad Caelum" depicted in "DR" and the "Scala ad Caelum" in "Missing-Link" the same place?

A6: The difference in the atmosphere is due to the fact that "Scala ad Caelum" is a multi-story city, with a new city being built on top of the old one, as it is called a "multi-layered city.

Q7: You didn't depict the Xehanort as being completely devoted to it, did you?

A7: That's right. However, I think I was able to depict the beginning of the path between the two. I was also able to depict his relationship with Eraqus, which was my main goal for this work, so I think it is possible to infer what is to come from that.

Q8: There were many characters in the classmates and upperclassmen that I was interested in, can we expect to see more of them in the future?

A8: There were many characters that were too good to be in this work only, or left without speaking, which was disappointing for me, and as mentioned above, I am sorry that I could not delve into them due to the volume of this work. but there are some possibilities, and I think it would be nice if they could be mentioned in books, etc.

Q9: What does Master Odin mean by "master" and "cruel fate" at the end of the book?

A9: Of course, Odin had a master. He was entrusted with a mission by his master, which he shared in common with the blue robe figure. The details will be revealed in the previous era, "Missing-Link.

Q10: The woman who seems to be Xehanorts mother looks like Skuld.

A10: No, but she is related to Skuld. Missing-Link" is also a story of blood relations.

Q11: The blood relation of the Xehanort was revealed in this work, but what about Eraqus? It was previously mentioned that he was related to the first masters, but are the two related?

A11: I am sorry about that too, but it will be by "Missing-Link". However, they are not the same parents.

Q12: When can we expect new information about "Missing-Link"?

A12: We are currently in the process of preparing for the Closed beta testing. Although there are some conflicts with other titles, the "KINGDOM HEARTS Union X" account will be reincarnated as the "Missing-Link" account for now, so please follow us.

Q13: Finally, will Xehanort not appear in future works?

A13: The "Dark Seeker Arc" centered on the Xehanort is complete, but I don't think it has anything to do with whether or not he will appear in future works. If there is an opportunity, that is.

I like that Nomura

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completely shut down the sibling theory people were concerned about

 

[Sakuraba Neku]

It was fun. Luxu is a cool character.

Shoutout to the animators, because i know it mustn't have been easy if there were still only two.
Still don't understand why they didn't divided this into different parts instead of releasing everything together, but whatever. It's done.

 

[Oracle Spockanort]

Bout to head home with my iPad grinding these damn levels during my drive. I really don’t get why they didn’t fix the level grind?

 

[darknessofheart]

Overall, I really enjoyed the story.

• The banter between Xehanort and MoM was hilarious and easily one my favorite scenes. Xehanort thinking MoM was some sleazy salesman looking to sell him a coat lol. Xehanort's responses felt really genuine and actually made him more relatable than Sora.
  
  
• Damn, the characters dropped like flies here. The implication was obviously there since the first episode, but seeing so many characters die in such short-order...
  
  
• So Sora went from being an ordinary kid to a destined child meant to save the world. Not sure how I feel about both Xehanort and Sora going from ordinary islanders, choosing radically different paths, to being prophesized instigators.
  
  
• My assumption is the MoM and Luxu were looking to use Xehanort as both a vessel for the new strains of darkness to give it form and then destroy, while also giving rise to the true destined child meant to override the final page in the Book of Prophecies, who they can then guide/use to destroy the remaining darknesses housed in themselves and the Foretellers.
  
  
• Ordin also seemed keen on bringing out the true seeker of darkness for the same reason.
  
  
• Others have said it, but I love how the Mirror in the Dwarf woods was utilized. A Disney character being used to expand the lore in a meaningful way was so refreshing to see. With them seeming to do something similar with Hades in KHIV, I'm liking how they might be utilizing Disney properties moving forward.
  
  
• I'm wondering how long Xehanort knew about the robed figure. It seems like the figure/reincarnated player eventually stopped being an active parenting figure to Xehanort as he got older. Also, was Xehanort truly alone on those islands? Someone else had to have been there because by the time Sora and Riku came along, Xehanort's departure was something of a legend.
  
  
• The retelling of previous scenes was sorta a nice touch but quickly became very redundant to watch.
  
  
• Bragi and then Braig; if Luxu is naming/renaming his vessels, he's officially an even bigger troll than before.

Overall, I really enjoyed it. The ending with Xehanort in KHIII really feels earned now in my opinion.

 

[Chaser]

I'm keen to see the implications of characters that actually die going to Hades Underworld. With Donald and Goofy going there to find Sora, who "died," I'd say we're more than likely to see the upperclassmen in Quadratum.

KH4 is now giving me Lightning Returns vibes aha. Sora potentially saving the souls of people in Quadratum is exactly what Lightning did.

 

[darknessofheart]

I actually read the translated interview with Nomura and he seems to imply it's unlikely that we'll see the upperclassmen in future installments. I would take that with a grain of salt given how much Nomura changes his mind. But it seems his plans for KHIV, as of right now anyway, do not include those characters.

Also, I love how he explains that Xehanort being bald was not really that important; he was just annoyed that people thought he lost his hair when he simply shaved it lol.

 

[Chaser]

I actually read the translated interview with Nomura and he seems to imply it's unlikely that we'll see the upperclassmen in future installments. I would take that with a grain of salt given how much Nomura changes his mind. But it seems his plans for KHIV, as of right now anyway, do not include those characters.

I do not trust that man and have not trusted him for years.

At the very least, the implications of them being sent to the underworld should have a deeper meaning to connect with KH4.

 

[Sign]

Wonder what are the circumstances that dictate where people will end up when they die in this series? On one hand we have Xehanort, Eraqus, and Player who all went to Kingdom Hearts or whatever, and on the other we have the upperclassmen who ended up in Hades's Underworld. Is the difference whether you go peacefully or not? But then what about someone like Strelitzia, whose death was no different from the upperclassmen yet she wound up all the way in Quadratum?