{"id":191542,"date":"2021-02-12T00:29:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-12T00:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerant.com\/kingdom-hearts-4-quadratum-vs-final-fantasy-15-insomnia-cities\/"},"modified":"2021-02-12T00:29:44","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T00:29:44","slug":"comparing-kingdom-hearts-4s-quadratum-to-ff15s-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itteacheritfreelance.hk\/wordpress\/index.php\/2021\/02\/12\/comparing-kingdom-hearts-4s-quadratum-to-ff15s-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Comparing Kingdom Hearts 4’s Quadratum to FF15’s Insomnia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By the end of\u00a0Melody of Memory<\/em>, the culmination of Kairi’s adventure\u00a0seems to be setting up the next big chapter in the\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em><\/strong> universe. After diving into her memories,\u00a0while\u00a0the player relives some of the series’ best musical compositions, fans were treated with plenty of Kairi-focused exposition regarding Sora’s disappearance. Apparently, Sora’s sacrifice to save Kairi at the end of\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 3 Re Mind<\/em> has sent him deep into the “world of fiction.” Trapped somewhere between the realms of light, dark, and dreams, a towering city named “Quadratum” is supposedly where Sora resides. Quadratum being very reminiscent of\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>‘s Insomnia.<\/p>\n

Final Fantasy<\/em> fans were quick to point out the similarities between\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 3<\/em>‘s secret ending and the “Crown City” from\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>. Whether it was the “Somnus” musical cue, or the parallel towers atop of which Yozora sits, it’s clear that\u00a0the city of Quadratum in\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em><\/a> was inspired by\u00a0Insomnia. Although the city could more accurately be described as similar to\u00a0Final Fantasy Versus 13<\/em>‘s Insomnia, for the sake of the comparison, they will be considered one-and-the-same. As Tetsuya Nomura transfers the concepts of Insomnia into what could be\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 4<\/em>, there’s actually some pretty significant differences between each city.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0Kingdom Hearts Series Finally Coming to PC As Epic Games Store Exclusive<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Towering dark skyscrapers, bright neon lights, cars lining the streets, there’s only been one world like that in\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em> previously. However, Quadratum is nothing like the world of San Fransokyo\u00a0from\u00a0Big Hero 6<\/em>. It’s far less colorful and full of life compared to Baymax’s world, in fact it’s completely devoid of life in comparison. The only character who seems to call Quadratum home is Yozora, the fictional “commander” from Verum Rex<\/em><\/a> who’s true identity\/purpose is unknown. There’s also the unknown star, who finds herself at the End of the World in\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 3<\/em>, but their identity is still unknown.<\/p>\n

There are a lot of theories as to what the “world of fiction” in\u00a0Kingdom Hearts\u00a0<\/em>truly is.\u00a0As a direct translation of the name “Quadratum,” the anglicized version of the name is “Square.” Fans have interpreted that in ways ranging from conspiracy-level hype to calling bull, but so far there’s no hardcore evidence suggesting the true meaning of the city’s name.<\/p>\n

Some have taken it as a literal manifestation of a\u00a0Final Fantasy<\/em>-specific world in\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em><\/a>, taking “Square” as a reference to Square Enix itself. Others feel it’s name may have an unknown significance yet to be revealed. The only likely possibility is that Quadratum is going to be\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 4<\/em>‘s setting, at least, that much is made evident from\u00a0Melody of Memory<\/em>‘s ending. Regardless, Quadratum is certainly unusual compared to even the strangest\u00a0Kingdom Hearts\u00a0<\/em>original worlds. Not because it’s so different from any original world, but because it’s surprisingly contemporary next to other original\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em> worlds.<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, the very core design of\u00a0Final Fantasy 15\u00a0<\/em>as a whole was meant\u00a0to be contemporary. Since the 15th game in the franchise was dubbed the “fantasy based on reality,” Insomnia was basically a modern equivalent of a medieval-style kingdom. For every example of contemporary society found in\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>‘s Insomnia, there’s one example of a fantasy aesthetic that harkens back to traditional Final Fantasy<\/em> worlds<\/a>. Modern cars are stopped in parking spaces next to regal, gothic-looking statues evocative of\u00a0Final Fantasy<\/em>‘s typical aesthetic flair. Insomnia’s two towers in the Citadel symbolize the modern kingdom of Lucis, as well as Noctis’ lineage.<\/p>\n

Noctis’ story largely prevents players from visiting the city for obvious reasons: Niflheim breaks peace with the Kingdom of Lucis and sacks the kingdom, all while Noctis is begins his journey. Players at most get small glimpses of the city until they return to the now-destroyed Insomnia at the final act of\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>. Only glimpses of the city are shared prior, but\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>‘s Episode Ardyn DLC does provide a longer look at pre-invasion Insomnia. Noctis does eventually reclaim his kingdom<\/a> by the end of the game, but at that point Insomnia is far beyond its prime.\u00a0Very few moments do players get to explore Insomnia, but it’s still a big part of\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>.<\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0Final Fantasy 15’s Noctis is a Better Protagonist Than You Remember<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Now, there are specific caveats that can explain why Quadratum and Insomnia are aesthetically similar. Both cities are largely the brainchild of Tetsuya Nomura, creative director behind both\u00a0Final Fantasy Versus 13<\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 3<\/em><\/a>. Tetsuya Nomura eventually left the\u00a0Final Fantasy Versus 13\u00a0<\/em>project as director to work on\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 3<\/em>, but\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em> adapted much of the\u00a0Versus 13<\/em> conceptual work by Nomura. When\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em> director Hajime Tabata took over the project, Insomnia was left largely untouched, despite its direct presence in the game’s story being minimized. That’s why the two metropolitan areas look very similar.<\/p>\n

However, in the context of both games, Quadratum is likely going to be very different compared to Insomnia. It’s only possible to speak hypothetically on Quadratum currently, but\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em> has already emphasized this city as very important narratively and physically. Not only could it possibly be the next main setting of\u00a0Kingdom Hearts 4<\/em> and\/or another\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em> spin-off, but Sora and Riku’s presence there means the setting’s story is also important. Insomnia was the opposite of that for almost the entirety of\u00a0Final Fantasy 15<\/em>‘s runtime. The immediate future of\u00a0Kingdom Hearts<\/em><\/a> seems to rely heavily on Quadratum and its related storyline.<\/p>\n

A\u00a0Kingdom Hearts\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>project is reportedly in development for 2022.<\/p>\n

MORE:\u00a0Comparing Final Fantasy 15’s Noctis to Kingdom Hearts 3’s Yozora<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n

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