Chain of Memories Replay Factors...?

[jodymcdougle]

hi! I've beaten chain of memories and I was wondering if there were any positive replay factors. sure you get to play as Riku, but is there anything else? any thanks is appreciated! loved the game!

-jody

[Fynn]

The Riku storyline doesn't actually count as a replay, IMO. More like another chapter to the story. As for replay benefits - I believe you get access to more cards?

[Scotty_ffgamer]

I'm pretty sure I thought the Riku story line was more interesting than Soras. The gameplay is somewhat different too since you are given a set deck you have to use for Riku in each section of the game without the ability to switch out any cards, so you have to think differently and have a good handle of the battle system to be able to do well. I don't know, it's fun.

[jodymcdougle]

Scotty, thanks for your input! I played the Riku story for a little bit, but just lost interest. it's been a few years now, and I can play it on a TV versus the GBA, so i'll give it a second chance!

P.S. I like your Shining pic! I just finished reading Stephen king's Dr. Sleep a few weeks back.

[Scotty_ffgamer]

I still need to read the actual book of The Shining. It's been on my list forever. Then I'll get to Dr. Sleep, haha.

I do prefer being able to have full customization like with Sora, I can say that. I like being able to have to think differently with Riku, but I just often found myself wishing I could make my own decks.

[jodymcdougle]

Scotty, I just started sora's story mode last night! almost couldn't remember how to do every thing. thankfully, there were tutorials at the start! :) I'm with you on wishing that you could create your own decks. I only just found out that they remade this installment for the Playstation 2(?) my wife and son got me a WiiU for Christmas and I wish that there were more Square Enix titles available. ::sigh:: now I've got to look into a PS4 as well.

P.S. The book was really well written! it had Danny as an adult.

[Scotty_ffgamer]

If you have a PS3 or intend on ever getting one, there's the Kingdom Hearts 1.5 HD ReMIX as an option for this game too. It has Kingdom Hearts 1 Final Mix, Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories (the PS2 version), and the cutscenes from 358/2 Days.