Disney Dreamlight Valley Needs To Avoid Stepping On Kingdom Hearts’ Toes

Disney Dreamlight Valley Needs To Avoid Stepping On Kingdom Hearts' Toes

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that I’m eagerly watching the evolution of Disney Dreamlight Valley. Having played and enjoyed both Disney-themed games like Kingdom Hearts and life simulators, I find myself intrigued by the potential team-up of Maleficent and Hades.


The narrative of Disney Dreamlight Valley is set to shift towards a new path as The Forgotten is redeemed and the A Rift in Time expansion concludes. A hint in the end credits of A Rift in Time suggests the direction for Disney Dreamlight Valley’s story, but it’s undecided whether this story will unfold through free updates or paid expansions. If the hint proves accurate, Disney Dreamlight Valley must be mindful not to retell a story similar to that already presented in the Kingdom Hearts series.

Dreamlight Valley’s Potential Villain Team-Up Resembles Kingdom Hearts

In the first installment of “Kingdom Hearts,” the main character Sora initially encountered a group of Disney villains, spearheaded by Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty” and consisting of Hades from “Hercules,” Captain Hook from “Peter Pan,” Jafar from “Aladdin,” Ursula from “The Little Mermaid,” and Oogie Boogie from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” However, subsequent games in the series opted to concentrate on unique villains like Organization XIII. Nevertheless, Maleficent persisted as a primary antagonist, teaming up with Mickey Mouse’s adversary Pete, Scar from “The Lion King,” and numerous others.

In the final moments of “A Rift in Time,” an image flashes showing Maleficent and Hades standing confrontationally before an open book. Whether they’re teaming up or clashing isn’t certain, but their stance suggests a joint appearance may be forthcoming. This scene recalls the idea of villainous collaboration as seen in “Kingdom Hearts,” particularly since Jafar has been the main antagonist in “A Rift in Time.

How Dreamlight Valley Can Avoid Copying Kingdom Hearts

Over the past two years, Disney Dreamlight Valley has distinguished itself among other Disney-themed video games with its charming ambiance, regular updates, and an extensive roster of characters. Even if a Maleficent-Hades villain collaboration is planned, Disney Dreamlight Valley can differentiate its narrative from Kingdom Hearts’ Villain Alliance in numerous ways.

Continue Including Original Villains

As a devoted admirer, I’d say that in the early stages of Dreamlight Valley, the narrative revolved around a captivating original character named The Forgotten, who once held sway over the Valley but succumbed to darkness and desolation. The tale of The Forgotten was widely acclaimed for its distinctiveness and thoughtful exploration of profound themes such as depression. Introducing additional characters akin to The Forgotten will undoubtedly strengthen Disney Dreamlight Valley’s unique identity.

Don’t Rely On Retelling Movie Events

As a devoted fan, I’ve found myself appreciating Disney Dreamlight Valley for its innovative approach to storytelling compared to some previous Kingdom Hearts titles. For instance, instead of merely retelling movie plots, A Rift in Time focused on Jafar as a scholar and alchemist, which is an intriguing aspect of his character that often gets overlooked. Unlike in the original films or Kingdom Hearts, he wasn’t trapped as a genie in a lamp during this adventure. This fresh take has been quite refreshing and engaging for me as a fan.

Alternate Villainous And Redeemed Disney Antagonists

In the charming world of Disney Dreamlight Valley, every character, including notorious villains, can eventually call the Valley home. This flexibility has enabled the game to assign diverse roles to these characters. For instance, while Jafar and Mother Gothel have played antagonistic parts, Ursula is a helpful community member, Gaston displayed heroism in A Rift in Time, and even Scar shares peace with Simba, occasionally showing a hunger for Donald Duck. Moving forward, Dreamlight Valley should maintain this balance, allowing some villains to take on the antagonist role from time to time, while others adapt to village life as gruff but reliable allies.

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2024-10-08 20:05