THE FUSE

Usually when people hear the term “spin-off,” they think of some kind of supplementary material that you don’t necessarily need to experience to get the full experience of the primary course. That doesn’t apply to Kingdom Hearts, however, as just about every game in the series, whether it’s a numbered entry following Sora, Donald, and Goofy’s Disney-world-hopping adventures or not, is basically required reading. Kingdom Hearts IV seems to be carrying on that tradition, as the latest trailer teases the presence of several characters who originated in a game that a lot of fans probably haven’t played. The problem is, that game no longer exists.