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❤ Refined Combat and Traversal in the 3DS Remaster

The remaster, "Dream Drop Distance HD", builds upon the traditional Kingdom Hearts combat system. Players can equip a customizable deck of abilities, commands, and special attacks, adding strategic depth beyond simple button-mashing. A new "Flowmotion" system allows for dynamic, acrobatic traversal, like wall-running and mid-air dashing, enhancing exploration.

❤ Companion Creatures Provide Unique Abilities

The remaster introduces "Dream Eaters" - companion creatures that players can recruit, level up, and customize. These creatures fight alongside the player, offering unique abilities and support. Nurturing these companions adds an enjoyable pet-raising element to the experience.

❤ Alternating Protagonist Progression

The remaster's "Drop" system forces players to alternate between controlling Sora and Riku. This narrative-driven character swap can disrupt gameplay flow for some players, though it provides shifts in perspective.

❤ Polished Showcase in the Standalone Episode

The standalone episode, "0.2 Birth by Sleep – A fragmentary passage –", features Aqua as the playable protagonist. The combat feels more responsive and fluid compared to previous entries, with satisfying spellcasting. Players can also customize Aqua's appearance. While brief, this episode serves as a technical showcase for the upcoming third mainline entry.