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Many people may not realize this, but there have been a total of 22 playable characters in the Kingdom Hearts series so far! This includes Sora, Riku, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Ventus, Terra, Aqua, Roxas, Xion and all of Organization XIII! Many of these characters were made playable in the mission mode in the original game version of 358/2 Days, on Nintendo DS. In fact, the only 3 characters that couldn't be unlocked and played in that game were Ven, Terra and Aqua. But that's because 358/2 Days came out before Birth By Sleep, so those 3 characters hadn't even been introduced yet. Anyway, what I'd like to hear from you is what're your top 5 (or maybe top 10, if you prefer) playable Kingdom Hearts Characters and why?
For me, my top 5 would probably be Sora, Riku, Aqua, Saix and Marluxia. Why, you ask? Well the series's main protagonist and you play as him in most of the games. Aside from being a really great, lovable guy, he's pretty much the most powerful and versatile key-blade wielder and the "drive forms" that he uses in Kingdom Hearts 2 are so awesome and epic!
At first, we only got to play as Riku very briefly, during the final battle in KH2, but in Dream Drop Distance, he was made just as playable as Sora. More so even, since he had more final bosses to contend with, towards the end of the game. He had some fun and interesting abilities that set him apart from Sora, like teleporting short distances and retaliating after taking a hit, by blasting a ball of dark energy at the enemy who attacked him.
Of the 3 main characters in BBS, I'd have to say that Aqua is probably my favorite. She's the first truly unique playable female protagonist (Xion simply mirrored Roxas's abilities) and she has some really awesome spells and "command styles" at her disposal, that Ven and Terra don't have access to. She also has the best defense, with her spherical barrier block and she has the longest play time, since you play as her in the final chapter.
Now you're probably wondering why I chose Saix and Marluxia over Axel. It's not because I like them more as characters. I definitely have more love for Axel. But I tried out all the Organization members in 358/2 Days and they both seemed to have the best play styles. They both have powerful weapons, with a long reach. Saix's attacks are quick and aggressive, while Marluxia delivers wide, sweeping attacks with his scythe. Axel's play style is pretty good and balanced, but he can't dish out punishment like Saix and Marluxia can.
Well, that's it for me. Now I want to hear your opinions!
For me, my top 5 would probably be Sora, Riku, Aqua, Saix and Marluxia. Why, you ask? Well the series's main protagonist and you play as him in most of the games. Aside from being a really great, lovable guy, he's pretty much the most powerful and versatile key-blade wielder and the "drive forms" that he uses in Kingdom Hearts 2 are so awesome and epic!
At first, we only got to play as Riku very briefly, during the final battle in KH2, but in Dream Drop Distance, he was made just as playable as Sora. More so even, since he had more final bosses to contend with, towards the end of the game. He had some fun and interesting abilities that set him apart from Sora, like teleporting short distances and retaliating after taking a hit, by blasting a ball of dark energy at the enemy who attacked him.
Of the 3 main characters in BBS, I'd have to say that Aqua is probably my favorite. She's the first truly unique playable female protagonist (Xion simply mirrored Roxas's abilities) and she has some really awesome spells and "command styles" at her disposal, that Ven and Terra don't have access to. She also has the best defense, with her spherical barrier block and she has the longest play time, since you play as her in the final chapter.
Now you're probably wondering why I chose Saix and Marluxia over Axel. It's not because I like them more as characters. I definitely have more love for Axel. But I tried out all the Organization members in 358/2 Days and they both seemed to have the best play styles. They both have powerful weapons, with a long reach. Saix's attacks are quick and aggressive, while Marluxia delivers wide, sweeping attacks with his scythe. Axel's play style is pretty good and balanced, but he can't dish out punishment like Saix and Marluxia can.
Well, that's it for me. Now I want to hear your opinions!