Kingdom Hearts II (Timeless River)

Kingdom Hearts II (Timeless River)

Kingdom Hearts 2 has many charming worlds within the game, but one of the most unique worlds is the one named Timeless River. Square decided to throw the heroes into Disney’s past with the first Mickey Mouse Cartoon Steamboat Willie. Timeless River is almost completely based on Steamboat Willie, right down to the simpler designs of Donald and Goofy. Voice and music is in mono and there’s the hum of a projector rolling in the background to give a 1920’s feel.

The entire world is in black and white, and the enemies are designed to look like they were drawn in the 20’s. The music has an old Disney feel to it as well. The whole point to Timeless River is to observe Captain Pete’s past and witness the beginning of the Disney Castle. We learn that the current Pete wasn’t always a villain, but more of a goofy character in the beginning. Hell, you get to fight both versions of Captain Pete on this world.

Mickey Mouse also shows up in this world, but not like the one that’s in the current Kingdom Hearts time period. He doesn’t speak and simply shows up to shake your hand when you accomplish a mission. One of the coolest and overlooked designs in the game is the Car Enemies that show up during some of the battles. These cars bare a remarkable resemblance to the Talking Animated Taxi from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. That was a nice touch by the game designers.

Here are a few clips from that world, enjoy.

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 1: First time you meet (1920’s) Pete, and beat the living crap out of him.

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 2

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 3

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 4

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 5

Kingdom Hearts Timeless River Part 6

Sora even has a different look.

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