Re:coded Contest Winner Announced!

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Published on January 28, 2011 @ 04:35 pm

Written by Raz

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Congrats to community member Angelheart-chan, the winner of our Re:coded Release Contest! We hope she enjoys her 1000 NDSi Points, courtesy of Jeels. Read the winning entry below:

Which Kingdom Hearts character do you identify most with and why?

I remember being only ten years old when Simple and Clean first crept into my living room through a commercial on television. Utada's voice was charming with a hint of mystery, and the fast paced techno beat of the Planet b remix was alluring.

"What is this? A Disney game?"
"All I see are Donald and Goofy, how can you have a Disney game without Mickey?"
"Who's that kid?"

I was instantly intrigued with his vivid blue eyes, mess of spiky hair, and overall character design. He seemed like the typical, over the top, hero type, designed just right to appeal to my age group. I couldn't help but laugh because in the back of my mind I knew he was just a ploy for me to buy the game. It was working. I decided that on a rainy day's whim I would buy the game, but never actually got around to buying it.

It wasn't until later that I heard a slower tempo Simple and Clean reprise on my television that I was once again filled with the same curiosity as two years ago and found myself buying the last copy of Chain of Memories at my local GameStop during the Christmas season chaos of that year.

"This better be good..."

I was instantly immersed with the plot and gameplay, too much for my own good. I found myself trying to finish each floor in not only to continue the plot, but to see what action and decision Sora would take. As the plot got deeper, I became more attached to Sora. When Sora was willing to give up everything for Naminé even though it was on the foundation on memories, even more memories that weren't even real, I couldn't help but feel sympathy and admiration. He was going to things his own way, on his own terms, even if it wasn't the best option for himself. As I backtracked to play the first Kingdom Hearts, I pleasantly found that he followed this motif, and once again in the long awaited Kingdom Hearts 2.

His cheerful, forward disposition despite the most serious, dangerous situations, his optimistic mind set, his love for his friends... He was a character that seemed larger than life and contained all the traits that I wanted to install in my shy, and quiet self. So even now, a mere two months of legally being considered an adult, I treasure this goofball because he's simply easy to relate and resonate with. He's the ideal protagonist for Kingdom Hearts because he's able to make deep connections despite who they are and where they come from. He's a magnet that easily attracts people, and amplifies their self-improvement, myself included. Sora gives me hope that I can change my introversion; in trade for a more outgoing and confident self. If Sora doesn't emit as bold of an emotion in you, you have at least admit that his antics at least put some kind of smile on your face.

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