Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

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  1. DarrenZ.
    Dec 10, 2009
    7
    The premise of this game is to tell you what happened between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2. As it turns out, the answer is "not much". Despite the topnotch presentation, the story here is threadbare and largely uninteresting. But we all know that it's gameplay that matters and, well, 358/2 falls a little short there as well. While the RPG character development is handled quite The premise of this game is to tell you what happened between Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts 2. As it turns out, the answer is "not much". Despite the topnotch presentation, the story here is threadbare and largely uninteresting. But we all know that it's gameplay that matters and, well, 358/2 falls a little short there as well. While the RPG character development is handled quite well, the actual combat is repetitive and you'll find yourself just mashing the attack button over and over again with little variation. It's reasonably entertaining, all things considered, but there are better games out there.… Expand
  2. CosmicThree
    Jun 23, 2012
    6
    This installment of Kingdom Hearts was a unique experience. Granted, I've seen better, but this isn't that bad of a game. Unique multiplayer characters, each with their own unique weapons and fighting styles, somewhat make-up for a rather slow story. The dialogue frequently makes you want to skip, but at the same time you will miss the story if you do.
  3. Iwwilaks2
    May 25, 2018
    10
    Really underrated kingdom hearts game. It's one of my favourites, and also had a beautiful story
  4. SamComedian
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Mi puntación a Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days es de 10, me explico;
    La duración del juego es muy buena, la historia sobrepasa las 30 horas de largo ( 39h 04min, en mi caso ) para ser de NDS hay que tenerlo en cuenta. La jugabilidad es muy divertida como en todos los Kingdom Hearts ( cierto que no está al nivel del 2, Birth by sleep o el 3 ), hay que pensar que es un titulo de DS del 2009, no    Mi puntación a Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days es de 10, me explico;
    La duración del juego es muy buena, la historia sobrepasa las 30 horas de largo ( 39h 04min, en mi caso ) para ser de NDS hay que tenerlo en cuenta. La jugabilidad es muy divertida como en todos los Kingdom Hearts ( cierto que no está al nivel del 2, Birth by sleep o el 3 ), hay que pensar que es un titulo de DS del 2009, no podemos pedirle peras al olmo. Una trama distinta a los demás títulos de la saga que profundiza en la relación con la Organización XIII y sus personajes, de los cuales destacamos a Roxas, Axel y Xion, ya que son el trío protagonista de la historia y en la que se centra gran parte del juego. El título contiene una historia muy emotiva y sentida con posiblemente el final más épico de la saga. El apartado sonoro, que decir, excelente. El visual es muy bueno para ser portátil de NDS. Le doy un 10 sobre 10 ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, Nintendo DS ). Mi Treceava crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  5. JoJomonkey
    May 22, 2011
    10
    great game with a good story and gameplay and everyone should buy it it's not as good as the ps2 ones but it's still a fun game for any kingdom hearts fan will love it!!!
  6. Winfer
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    In my opinion KH 358/2 has the best story ever seen in Kingdom Hearts' Saga. Some problem with control but is one of the best game played in my life. The explanation of Roxas' story makes this character probably one of my favourite hero (after Goku).
  7. BryanH.
    Sep 30, 2009
    7
    A fun game that gets hampered by a mess of repetition. Moving from room to room can feel tedious, and for longtime fans, the use of many worlds they've already seen in previous KH titles is a disappointment. That doesn't mean there's a lack of quality, far from it. The story begins with Roxas, introduced in Kingdom Hearts 2 as the Nobody of Sora (please don't make me A fun game that gets hampered by a mess of repetition. Moving from room to room can feel tedious, and for longtime fans, the use of many worlds they've already seen in previous KH titles is a disappointment. That doesn't mean there's a lack of quality, far from it. The story begins with Roxas, introduced in Kingdom Hearts 2 as the Nobody of Sora (please don't make me explain that) as he joins Organization XIII (or that). The battle system, while somewhat simplistic, is still a blast. One of the best new features is the level-up system, which applies to more than just Roxas (spells, weapons, etc), gives you a great deal of control over how you prefer to play (spellcasting, melee, defense, and others). There's also a multiplayer mode, a first for the series, but sadly have yet to try it with friends (one of the DS titles where everyone must have the game to play multiplayer). Called Mission Mode, these extra missions can be unlocked as you progress through the main story mode, allowing you to earn items and XP. These can still be played single player. Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days might have one of the worst titles ever, but its a good game with one major flaw that takes down its quality as a whole. Lapsed fans of the series won't find anything new to bring them back, while the hardcore faithful will definitely be overjoyed by it. Newcomers, I'd suggest giving it a spin if possible before making a decision. (PS: If you were curious, the name is pronounced 'Kingdom Hearts Three Five Eight Days Over Two.' How that's possible is a question I too still ponder.)… Expand
  8. [anonymous]
    Jan 24, 2010
    7
    It's okay. The pannel system isn't as great as the card or skill set battle systems from other games. The graphics are okay, but not the best. Like all the other games, the beginning and end cutscenes are incredibly good looking, though. The new mini-mission style of play also ruins the pacing. The enemies, locals, and music are all really interesting, but it's all recicled It's okay. The pannel system isn't as great as the card or skill set battle systems from other games. The graphics are okay, but not the best. Like all the other games, the beginning and end cutscenes are incredibly good looking, though. The new mini-mission style of play also ruins the pacing. The enemies, locals, and music are all really interesting, but it's all recicled from Kingdom Hearts 2. There are very few new things. The story is pretty much the only good part, but not as good as as any of the other except the first one. Unfortunatly the gameplay gets old fast. Oh yeah, if you beat the game and complete all the missions, you unlock some extra characters, which is pretty cool. In conclusion, this is the weakest one in the series other than the PS2 port of Chain of Memories.… Expand
  9. Mad_Hatter91
    May 9, 2013
    10
    Probably kingdom hearts 358/2 days is one of the best games made ​​for the Nintendo DS. The plot is well done and moving, solid gameplay and really fun and great to be technically done for DS. The only flaw is that there is a wide variety of worlds but for the rest is done really well. Fans of the series will appreciate it very much.
  10. Jozxyqk
    Oct 3, 2012
    7
    Flaws: it's heavily combat-focused, and it gets really repetitive over the course of the 30 hour campaign; the story-telling isn't too stellar (poor pacing and not much feeling of the player advancing the plot); and the camera is really annoying, as you'd expect in most 3D DS games. The worst example of the last flaw came with one giant flying boss fight where the target continually moved,Flaws: it's heavily combat-focused, and it gets really repetitive over the course of the 30 hour campaign; the story-telling isn't too stellar (poor pacing and not much feeling of the player advancing the plot); and the camera is really annoying, as you'd expect in most 3D DS games. The worst example of the last flaw came with one giant flying boss fight where the target continually moved, had lots of health, and really powerful attacks, which was all the more frustrating in that most magic attacks need perfect aiming, and when you attack with your Keyblade you stay in one spot, so the target's moved after the first hit.
    Good points: I actually got really into the story and these characters, even if they weren't the deepest or most complex out there. The only reason I persevered through the aforementioned annoying boss-fight was because I wanted to see how the story ended, and I'm glad I did. Also, while repetitive and frequently frustrating, the combat still had just enough satisfaction and fun to it to keep going. I also quite liked the panel system they implemented for switching between different weapons, magic attacks, items, and perks. The extra modes were quite interesting too, in which you can play through previous levels with one of over a dozen different characters, including other Organisation members, Donald, and Goofy. Overall, I found it good, but not great. It was interesting enough for me to see it through to the end, but you'll likely find it incredibly repetitive and more than a bit frustrating.    … Expand
  11. Chammy
    Feb 2, 2013
    7
    The saddest part of the kh's story. Of course it's not even near the level of the ps2 titles and I expected a bit more from the graphics, but I still enjoyed it 'cause it's freaking kh.
  12. Broseph14
    Jul 16, 2015
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As someone who loves the franchise and thinks Roxas is a good character this is on the underwhelming side. The plot is fairly lacklustre. the structure of the main game is different to your average kingdom hearts because instead of playing through the adventure in one go you do it in missions instead. Missions suit a handheld game well as they offer short bursts of gameplay on a bus ride or on the way to school. Notice how I didn't say THIS game well. Missions in this game fluctuate in length which can be very annoying since you cannot time your playthroughs to suit your journey length, sure this is not a problem if your playing at home but can be annoying when your not even half way through a mission and you have to stop because your journey ended. Another big issue is the structure you will usually have a completion bar. This means you can beat the mission but there is still stuff to do. This is fine in the first 3 hours but as you go on you stop 100% missions and then start skipping optional missions. The game has more padding then the first season of Dragon ball z which really sucks because I expected some decent gameplay that a Kingdom hearts title, portable or not offers. The incentive for completing all the missions or doing everything is very subjective. If you have friends who have this game it makes sense because beating all missions unlocks Mickey mouse in multiplayer and then 100% the missions unlocks Sora but if you know no one who plays the game why would you bother?The multiplayer is half and half for me. Its kind of lazy on the level design because they just repeat a handful not all a handful of missions meaning your favourite mission might not be there. The other half is that you can play as some of the major Kingdom hearts characters all with their own animations and special moves. Im not going to comment on the ability system because there is nothing to say. This game can be fun if your in the mood and looking for a game to pass the time Kingdom hearts fan or not. If there is one piece of advice I will give you if your going to 100% this game do it on your first time round because even as the biggest KH fan one play through is more then enough and I don't want to replay this.… Expand
  13. gm101
    Oct 17, 2010
    10
    I absolutely loved this game! My favorite Kingdom Hearts side game (not including Birth by Sleep, which isn't really a side game, but more like the console games). Great gameplay, and a beautiful story that has a very tearful ending (in fact, it was the first time I ever cried from a work of fiction!).
  14. PKMN37
    Jan 17, 2013
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the most disappointing and unnecessary Kingdom Hearts title I've ever played. It was the DS's first attempt at a KH title. Boy, does it show. Some of the controls are awkward and gameplay lacks variation. It's a mission-based game and a poorly made one at that. Almost all the missions are exactly the same: Beat up a certain number of Heartless and get out. The only good thing I can say about this game is the somewhat interesting story involving Axel, Roxas, and a newbie named Xion. Roxas is partnered with her at some point in the story and, as the tale goes on, Roxas begins to lose some of his powers due to Xion's unusual power-draining ability, which is something she's unaware of until nearing the end of the game. Also learning that she holds some of Roxas' memories, she tells Roxas that they must clash in order to restore him back to normal. I'm sure you can guess what happens next. Other than that, the game was a repetitive chore just to see that stuff. My opinion? Stay away from this game and just watch the cutscenes on Youtube.… Expand
  15. GypsyPeach
    Aug 2, 2014
    1
    I did not like this game. I LOVE Kingdom Hearts 1, I even really like Kingdom Hearts II quite a bit but I did not care enough about Roxas to have an entire game about him. Of course, when I figured out this game WAS about him I was thoroughly disappointed and very much annoyed. I honestly didn't care about Roxas... at all much less enough to make a whole game about him. The controls wereI did not like this game. I LOVE Kingdom Hearts 1, I even really like Kingdom Hearts II quite a bit but I did not care enough about Roxas to have an entire game about him. Of course, when I figured out this game WAS about him I was thoroughly disappointed and very much annoyed. I honestly didn't care about Roxas... at all much less enough to make a whole game about him. The controls were awkward and I just.... didn't care AT ALL about the story nor did I get a reason to throughout the game. It's just bleh. The graphics are up to par and so is the music but neither of those saving graces are good enough to make the game worthwhile...… Expand
  16. Tomd
    Oct 13, 2009
    2
    I really wanted to like this game due to the reviews. But the slow dialogue I ended up skipping in anger. The odd controls. The squint inducing scaled out graphics. Where the hell is mickey by the way. Fail. Go play bowsers inside story.
  17. LJH
    Oct 22, 2009
    8
    This game isn't perfect, but it's bloody close. For fans of the series then it's interesting to see the character development, especially between Roxas and Axel, and it's cool to see what was going on during that big gap between COM and KH2. Then there's the gameplay, which is fantastically done, despite the fact that you might have to take a break to rest your This game isn't perfect, but it's bloody close. For fans of the series then it's interesting to see the character development, especially between Roxas and Axel, and it's cool to see what was going on during that big gap between COM and KH2. Then there's the gameplay, which is fantastically done, despite the fact that you might have to take a break to rest your thumb every now and then. The story is a little loose, but very engaging and gives a deeper insight into the relationships between the characters. My biggest complaint about this game is that there are no new levels. All of the maps are lifted from the other games which is a bit of a rip off. Other than that there are no big holes in this game. Veteran fans will enjoy the story line, newcomers will be equally pleased with the gameplay and everyone will be pleased with how visually impressive it is for a handheld. Basic point you should take away from this review: BUY THIS GAME!… Expand
  18. EoinD
    Oct 8, 2009
    10
    I have to agree with the reviewers who say this is for Kingdom Hearts fans, but as a Kingdom Hearts fan, I can safely say that this is a fantastic addition to the series and is essentially a PS2 game squeezed into the DS, which is an amazing feat
  19. Fozzy
    Oct 8, 2009
    8
    They did well transforming Kingdom Hearts into the DS. KH offers very mobile friendly play styles. In story mode, you get a series of quests you can go on. Each one feels like a reasonable amount of time. This format works well on the DS can you can pick-up-and-play and do one quest and put it back down or if you have more time, you can keep playing for a more common feeling, but one They did well transforming Kingdom Hearts into the DS. KH offers very mobile friendly play styles. In story mode, you get a series of quests you can go on. Each one feels like a reasonable amount of time. This format works well on the DS can you can pick-up-and-play and do one quest and put it back down or if you have more time, you can keep playing for a more common feeling, but one that's constantly broken up by returning to the castle (RTC). Playing the game like that will lessen the game, thankfully, that's not how DS games are typically played. The one big issue would be camera angles and zoning. There's a fair amount of problems with the camera not following the charters direction, requiring constant pressing of the "R" key to re-place the camera. Also, some angles feel awkward and hard to navigate and you might miss some jumps as you thought the way was clear, but wasn't due to the camera angle.… Expand
  20. f_type
    Sep 10, 2011
    6
    While I enjoyed the two main Kingdom Hearts games, the portable releases have been rather weak. The developers deserve credit for adapting the gameplay of the console games on the DS but it's not without flaws. It's extremely difficult to control the camera to keep up with all the enemies, turning simple fights into frustrating ones. The repetitive and dull missions, which feel like aWhile I enjoyed the two main Kingdom Hearts games, the portable releases have been rather weak. The developers deserve credit for adapting the gameplay of the console games on the DS but it's not without flaws. It's extremely difficult to control the camera to keep up with all the enemies, turning simple fights into frustrating ones. The repetitive and dull missions, which feel like a tutorial for most of the game, really slow things down. The music and visuals are both very good, containing familiar areas, faces and tunes from the series. What really hurt the game is the weak story... for nearly the entire game, you're only given minor details and snippets of the story but I will say that the final few hours are absolutely fantastic and will put Kingdom Hearts II into a much more powerful perspective. This game is flawed but fans of the series will find some enjoyment in it.… Expand
  21. ExpEchoX5
    Nov 28, 2011
    9
    Even though this game is technically a side-story, I really enjoyed it for its story and gameplay. The action-oriented combat helped this game felt more like a traditional Kingdom Hearts title than Chain of Memories. I had fun strategizing with the panel system once I started unlocking panels. For the first 8 or so missions you feel like you donâ
  22. Autosaver
    Apr 8, 2012
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a remarkable experience you don't want to miss out on. If is very emotional and all the characters pull you in. The 3D worlds are an incredible feat for the DS to handle. It is quite impressive how Square Enix managed to scale down the PS2 worlds onto the DS.

    The gameplay is just like how it was. Real time fighting with an RPG menu on your side. Through out    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a remarkable experience you don't want to miss out on. If is very emotional and all the characters pull you in. The 3D worlds are an incredible feat for the DS to handle. It is quite impressive how Square Enix managed to scale down the PS2 worlds onto the DS.

    The gameplay is just like how it was. Real time fighting with an RPG menu on your side. Through out the game, you take out on missions to do certain tasks. The tasks range from defeating an enemy to investigating a world.

    You should get this masterpiece for your DS, it is really fun and it has an excellent story to back it up.    … Expand
  23. Welterweight426
    Jun 18, 2012
    7
    This is a decent game. The gameplay is the same as kingdom hearts(More or less). The story is good. The voice acting, of whats there, is pretty good. Also, the boss fights offer a decent challenge some of the time. Graphically, this game is one of the best on the D.S. The slot system is interesting but can be a real pain. The multiplayer is somewhat fun but some of the characters youThis is a decent game. The gameplay is the same as kingdom hearts(More or less). The story is good. The voice acting, of whats there, is pretty good. Also, the boss fights offer a decent challenge some of the time. Graphically, this game is one of the best on the D.S. The slot system is interesting but can be a real pain. The multiplayer is somewhat fun but some of the characters you unlock are downright terrible. Still, 358/2 is a decent game.… Expand
  24. ninja_dolphin
    Feb 9, 2013
    6
    A technically impressive game but not the most fun. The game focuses on events before kingdom hearts 2 with you playing as Roxas. The story has some good points particularly near the end but overall it just didn't interest me that much. It was nice to develop the characters of organization XIII more but it just felt unnecessary and uninteresting. The combat is all well and good except theA technically impressive game but not the most fun. The game focuses on events before kingdom hearts 2 with you playing as Roxas. The story has some good points particularly near the end but overall it just didn't interest me that much. It was nice to develop the characters of organization XIII more but it just felt unnecessary and uninteresting. The combat is all well and good except the DS's lack of buttons means we get the terrible camera controls from KH 1. Also the difficulty spikes return as well and come literally out of nowhere. Also the game adds nothing new with the same locations as in kingdom hearts 2 and no new characters except Xion who confuses the plot even more than it already was.… Expand
  25. EAGamer
    Mar 1, 2013
    7
    If you know the KH story or have played other titles in the franchise, you will want to play or at least watch a play through of it. The story for 358/2 Days explains the events that occur between the first game and part 2. I gave it 2 of it;s points just for that. However, I did not give it many more because of the presentation of the story. It felt chopped up and crude. It wasIf you know the KH story or have played other titles in the franchise, you will want to play or at least watch a play through of it. The story for 358/2 Days explains the events that occur between the first game and part 2. I gave it 2 of it;s points just for that. However, I did not give it many more because of the presentation of the story. It felt chopped up and crude. It was frustrating how you had your Kingdom Hearts story line, then the distracting Disney story lines that chopped it all up. The conversations were a little crude at times as well. It is a great game though for, really, anyone. Roxas' story is a sad, heart breaking, and also very romantic. All you need to get into this games story is to know a little about the first game. The controls were descent for a DS game, but I felt they where over stretching the limits a little. So to sum all that up, good for Disney fans, KH fans, and somewhat hard core gamers.… Expand
  26. coral2dj
    Sep 16, 2014
    10
    The best game ever I've ever seen, for Nintendo DS. Actually, story is extremely sad, but I still enjoyed the game. Graphics do not basically matter. The story, gameplay and combat is great. This game is fascinating, fantastic, it beats any Nintendo DS game. We all thank Square Enix for making such a wonderful game.
  27. Fideo_Kojima
    Jan 3, 2019
    0
    un saludo cait sith te kiero :y

    ¡Mis queridos compatriotas, hombres y mujeres alemanes! En la Biblia está escrito: "Lo que no es ni caliente ni frío lo quiero escupir de mi boca". Este frase del gran Nazareno ha conservado hasta el dia de hoy su honda validez. El que quiera deambular por el dorado camino del medio debe renunciar a la consecución de grandes y maximas metas. Hasta el    un saludo cait sith te kiero :y

    ¡Mis queridos compatriotas, hombres y mujeres alemanes!

    En la Biblia está escrito: "Lo que no es ni caliente ni frío lo quiero escupir de mi boca". Este frase del gran Nazareno ha conservado hasta el dia de hoy su honda validez. El que quiera deambular por el dorado camino del medio debe renunciar a la consecución de grandes y maximas metas. Hasta el dia de hoy los terminos medios y lo tibio también han seguido siendo la maldición de Alemania. La situación de nuestra patria, segun la condición geografica una de las mas desfavorables en Europa, fue comprendida en realidad por primera vez, por eldo prusiano, odiado, un rival en sentido espiritual y material para todos los pueblos circundantes, le quedo reservado a este pequeño estado modelo llegar a ser el adalid del pensamiento alemán hasta aquella unión de los troncos alemanes que en el fondo, a pesar de dos guerras ganadas, aun no era una union.

    Aun hoy somos el pueblo menos apreciado de la tierra. Un mundo de enemigos se alza contra nosotros y el alemán debe decidirse también hoy si quiere ser un soldado libre o un esclavo blanco. Las precondiciones bajo las cuales solo puede desenvolverse una estructura estatal alemana han de ser por dos los alemanes de europa, educación para la conciencia nacional y la disposición de poner todas las fuerzas nacionales enteramente al servicio de la nacion.

    Estas, solamente, son las condiciones fundamentales bajo las cuales podemos vivir en el corazon de europa. El anciano gigante de la vida estatal alemana, bismarck, ha mantenido totalmente esta linea directriz, y cuando él se fue vino el dominio de los terminos medios, de lo tibio. En lugar de representación de intereses patrios se hizo política dinástica, en lugar de política nacional, la internacionalizacion. Las palabras-impacto de "echar un puente entre todos los antagonismos", de fraternización, de tregua y otras similares minaron la fuerza del pueblo alemán hacia adentro y hacia afuera. La judaización fue la consecuencia inmediata de esta política tibia, la judaización de la nación alemana, porque el judío no renuncia a su propia nacionalidad.

    Industrialización, conquista económica pacifica del mundo fueron otros objetivos, segun los cuales se procedio, sin tener en cuenta que no existe ninguna política económica sin espada, ninguna industrialización sin poder. Hoy no tenemos ya una espada en el puño, ¿Donde tenemos entonces una política económica existosa? Inglaterra ha reconocido muy bien este primer principio de la vida estatal, de la salud estatal, y actua desde hace siglos de acuerdo al fundamento de convertir fuerza económica en poder politico, y el poder politico debe a su vez, a la inversa, proteger la vida economica. El instinto de conservación del estado puede construir una economia; pero nosotros quisimos conservar la paz mundial en lugar de defender con la espada los intereses de la nación, la vida económica de la nación, y de abogar sin consideraciones por las condiciones de vida del pueblo.

    Y en esto participan por igual todos los partidos del actual parlamentarismo. Los democratas quieren salvar la democracia aunque Alemania sucumba por ello. Por la democracia afirma el democrata que quiere morir, por lo general nunca se llega tan lejos. Una enormidad seria para él si la democracia sucumbiera. En la práctica se desarrollo, gracias a esta idea que conduce a la paralización del pueblo, el dominio de la bolsa y de los manejos bursátiles.

    El centro representa la idea de la solidaridad de un determinado credo. Otros pueblos, por fanáticamente que piensen y actuen de acuerdo a los principios de su credo, son en primer término hijos de su pueblo y recién después abogan por una confesión determinada.

    La socialdemocracia representa intereses político-mundiales; pero un proceder conjunto con los trabajadores de todo el mundo, por cierto, solo es posible en base a un mutuo respeto y posición de igualdad. El alemán debe ser en primer termino un aleman, asi como el inglés es un inglés, si quiere ganarse el respeto de los otros; y este respeto existe hoy en dia menos que nunca. No se trata de si el obrero alemán se declara solidario con los obreros de otros paises, sino si el obrero de otros paises quiere declararse solidario con el obrero alemán.

    Por lo demas el pueblo alemán no queria ser internacionalista. El mejor corazon del alemán dejo ir a la guerra hace nueve años a incontados millones entusiastamente, y hoy los obreros de essen, cuando ametralladoras francesas tabletearon en aquel funesto sabado dentro de sus filas, no fijaron su mirada en la solidaridad internacional, sino sobre Alemania y sobre aquel dia que alguna vez llegara a ser el dia de la venganza.

    Debido a la mediocridad y debilidad de los partidos parlamentarios sobrevino, logicamente, la mediocridad de los gobiernos. De esta manera, a partir del momento en    … Expand
  28. Miguelinform123
    Feb 2, 2019
    6
    It's not a bad game, for a DS standards it's very fun... But for the "Kingdom Hearts" series it's a pretty mediocre tittle. It's storytelling it's dull and uninspired, Tetsuya Nomura has great ideas for stories, but he's unable to tell those stories without stupid dialogue and Anime cliches. Although all this criticise, if we look at this game "objectively" it's good, it's job fine: It'sIt's not a bad game, for a DS standards it's very fun... But for the "Kingdom Hearts" series it's a pretty mediocre tittle. It's storytelling it's dull and uninspired, Tetsuya Nomura has great ideas for stories, but he's unable to tell those stories without stupid dialogue and Anime cliches. Although all this criticise, if we look at this game "objectively" it's good, it's job fine: It's fun, the story gives us some interesting details of Roxa´s life at the Organization XIII and the graphics are good for DS standards... But as a Kingdom Hearts lover I would have preferred a more complex game, not so damn repetitive and with less storytelling problems (Although nearly every Kingdom Hearts game has this last problem).… Expand
  29. RadReviewer
    Feb 8, 2019
    7
    The best of the handheld games, this game fills in the blanks between KHI and KHII that COM didn't cover. Too bad it turned out to be nothing. Xion, Axel and Roxas' story is very touching and makes you feel even harder for Roxas in KHII. Being able to see more into the plans of Organization XIII is also telling and allows for a more in depth experience of the second game. This is worth theThe best of the handheld games, this game fills in the blanks between KHI and KHII that COM didn't cover. Too bad it turned out to be nothing. Xion, Axel and Roxas' story is very touching and makes you feel even harder for Roxas in KHII. Being able to see more into the plans of Organization XIII is also telling and allows for a more in depth experience of the second game. This is worth the play, just dont be surprised when you find yourself wishing it wasn't 358 days… Expand
  30. DarkBlastLP
    Jun 10, 2019
    2
    As a kingdom hearts game this game is an absolutely awful experience to play. Not only does this game have the worst level-up, inventory, magic and accessory management, the disney characters are not tied to the story or gameplay at all. Just watch the movie. You'll be fine.
  31. Wolfvito
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    The history Is the best wrote of all games, making characters so memorables and a realistic story of that make you feel so sad

    The gameplay is good considering the limitations of the DS and the HUD is well made
  32. BasilZero
    Apr 22, 2019
    8
    Game: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: h.a.n.d. Publisher: Squareenix System: Nintendo DS (DS) Year of Release: 2009 Length of Playthrough: 30 Hours Total Score: 86/100 Value Score: 8.6/10 • Story: 9/10 • Characters: 9/10 • GamePlay: 8/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 9/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros    Game: Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: h.a.n.d.
    Publisher: Squareenix
    System: Nintendo DS (DS)
    Year of Release: 2009
    Length of Playthrough: 30 Hours

    Total Score: 86/100
    Value Score: 8.6/10

    • Story: 9/10
    • Characters: 9/10
    • GamePlay: 8/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 9/10
    • Music: 10/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +More than 90 missions
    +Detailed story mode that explores more about the Organization XIII and answers some questions that were brought up during other events of the other games
    +Voice acting in some cutscenes and music nicely done with original tracks and remixes of older tracks from previous games
    +New Game + mode with replay value increased by Challenges and Mission Mode
    +Multiplayer mode to play as other characters
    +Choose between Standard and Proud mode for difficulty settings
    +Can customize character to however you like in terms of abilities, stats, etc

    Cons
    -Due to the DS' controls structure, camera and other aspects in game not as fluid as other games in the series
    -Some of the character models are poorly done and heavily pixelated due to the limitations of the DS
    -Some missions are tedious and filler
    -Lack of emphasis on Final Fantasy characters and Disney characters/worlds compared to previous games    … Expand
  33. teshime
    Jul 15, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I absolutely adore Kingdom Hearts, but to be honest, I didn't expect much from this title. The only portable follow up to a full scale game I'd played before this was FFXII: Revenant Wings which was, in a word, terrible. Therefore, I was very happy when my preconceptions where proved wrong in what turned out to be a very enjoyable little game.
    Yes, it can get a bit repetitive at times, and the missions can be tedious if you're not in the mood, but you have to look beyond that. At the end of the day, the game tells the story of Roxas's origins, and as an avid KH fan I found that that in itself enough to maintain interest. The cutscenes, though few and far between, are nicely done.
    Despite what I said, a lot of the missions are quite fun to do and I really appreciated how the battle system is almost identical to the other KH titles. The new Heartless that are introduced are also a nice change. The Panel System is the only new addition to how you fight and level up, and it's fun to mess around with when you're upgrading keyblades/abilities.
    The basic outline of the story, if you've played Kingdom Hearts II, won't come as much of a surprise to you. However, it's the smaller details that you learn about the characters you thought you knew; as you play as Roxas and spend time in Organisation XIII, and meet the doomed Xion, you'll be glued to your DS - despite knowing the slightly dismal outcome. Whilst obviously it isn't going to contain heaps of character development, that which it does contain (especially I found with Axel), makes it an interesting game.
    Overall, a nicely done game, and a very enjoyable addition to the Kingdom Hearts series.    … Expand
  34. 22446688Bb
    Dec 3, 2018
    10
    One of the most beautiful games in terms of the story and the way to play and even drawings to Jaya Disney, but I congratulate Square and Disney on this project
  35. AlvaroK95
    Jan 2, 2020
    6
    Un buen juego con una historia interesante y aclaratoria sobre el pasado de Roxas.
  36. schaljac0516
    Oct 4, 2018
    9
    This game is my personal favorite entry of the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as one of my favorite Nintendo DS games. But I can personally see why so many people consider this the worst of the series. The story is very slow paced most of the time, the missions are repetitive, and the gameplay may seem a bit simplistic due to the limitations on the DS at the time. (Luckily Re:coded fixedThis game is my personal favorite entry of the Kingdom Hearts series, as well as one of my favorite Nintendo DS games. But I can personally see why so many people consider this the worst of the series. The story is very slow paced most of the time, the missions are repetitive, and the gameplay may seem a bit simplistic due to the limitations on the DS at the time. (Luckily Re:coded fixed this problem.) But when the story gets going, it gets going! This game features one of the absolute best stories the series has given us. Showing the emotional bond of Roxas, Axel, and new character Xion, as well as their growth as both characters and people throughout Roxas' days with Organization XIII leading up to the events of Kingdom Hearts 2. And while the gameplay may be repetitive and simplistic, it does have its perks. I like the panel system a lot and trying out different combinations and keyblades, the high dosages of nostalgia I get when visiting worlds from Beauty and the Beast and Nightmare Before Christmas that also help tie up to KH2, and some of the bosses such as the Antlion and Imperial Machine I did have a good amount of fun with. (Just don't be so excited about bosses like Leechgrave and Ruler of the Sky though.) But the real highlight of this game is the Mission Mode, where you get to play as all members of Organization XIII, plus Sora, Riku, Donald, Goofy, and Mickey (who is my main, btw). Playing through old missions with different characters with their own weapons and styles I massively enjoy, even if the missions are repetitive. I just like testing different characters and see which ones I'm most comfortable with for certain missions. Plus, multiplayer is always fun too. Overall, is this the best KH game ever? No. Is it the best DS game ever? No. But can the game be really fun at times? Yes. If you're looking for one of the best stories in KH history, (even if it's slow-paced) get this game now. But again, if slow-paced stories aren't your thing and you're just in to play as your favorite member of Organization XIII, this game will definitely be worth your time.… Expand
  37. Vanta77
    Aug 26, 2021
    9
    One of the best KH games and has the best story of all imo. Best game on the DS.
    Unfortunately Days is the last masterpiece of Kingdom Hearts, started to be way too complex and anime after 2010.
    Pros: -Amazing music and story -Great characters and insights into KH -Amazing build up story wise, deep emotion -Can play multiplayer with friends, unlock more characters (Only KH game    One of the best KH games and has the best story of all imo. Best game on the DS.
    Unfortunately Days is the last masterpiece of Kingdom Hearts, started to be way too complex and anime after 2010.

    Pros:
    -Amazing music and story
    -Great characters and insights into KH
    -Amazing build up story wise, deep emotion
    -Can play multiplayer with friends, unlock more characters (Only KH game that has that)
    -Very challenging and alot of content, spend 150 hours on 1 save, which connects to Multiplayer as well.
    -Very rewarding to do everything, endless keyblades/weapons with different names for each character. The best customization in the series to date.

    Cons:
    -May be too repeative at times but nothing like BbS and the games after that.
    -Story being great, the new games kinda ruined it, so Days story is not as amazing anymore if you're thinking canon. Personally i look at games after Days to be spin-offs, even KH3.
    -Camera angle can be hard to manage and invisible walls are quite prevalent
    -It is a DS game so gameplay wise it can be repeative and tedious, the leveling design and some missions are dreadful at times.    … Expand
  38. Luia_94
    Dec 15, 2018
    9
    El mejor action rpg que he jugado en la ds, no jugaremos con sora, pero el juego es increíble.
  39. Kingdomhear
    Apr 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bellissimo tutto il gioco ! Gameplay da Favola!! Musiche bellissime !!! Il finale con xion ...qualcosa di epico… Expand
  40. HarrisonJack
    Apr 25, 2020
    10
    Its a unique game, different from the rest of KH and still very good, it has a darker tone, it makes you care and feel for the protagonist as the game builds up. it has a very nice gameplay and allows you to play with a lot of charaters after the ending of the game. i personaly enjoied every moment of it and will revisit it soon.
  41. Raado-san
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    The gameplay wasn't fun at all and have to much repetitive mission but as the story keep going on, I believe it have the most sad story for KH game and I love the story of this one.
  42. ZeroBacon
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Although the story is my favorite and is the best in this whole series, the repetitive gameplay and the horrible graphics just lose the experience. Now I know why Square Enix didn’t fully remaster this one.
  43. Endory
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    For me personally 358/2 days has one of the best "sidestories" in the franchise. Concentrating on the relationship of a few characters and giving more insight on them and what was happening in the background of the story was really cool.

    It focuses on completely different characters than in the numbered games and has a bit more "mature" story. The gameplay, though being repetitive,    For me personally 358/2 days has one of the best "sidestories" in the franchise. Concentrating on the relationship of a few characters and giving more insight on them and what was happening in the background of the story was really cool.

    It focuses on completely different characters than in the numbered games and has a bit more "mature" story.

    The gameplay, though being repetitive, is still enjoyable and if you consider the story, it makes sense, why it's repetitive. It's like meant to be repetitive :-P. A

    And the graphics and music are really great for a Nintendo DS title.    … Expand
  44. SirXyonder777
    Jun 9, 2021
    8
    A pretty good game, with some of the best graphics on the DS, with amazing controls and all sorts of worlds from classic Disney franchises. The story is a little all over the place though.
  45. RadicalRachel
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    This is definetly my favorite game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, with a few stipulations. Everything works for the story its trying to tell, one of mundanity and the friends we have that make the boring parts of life worth living. Because of that the game itself is.. kinda boring. But in an intentional way, its such an interesting idea to me, and while boring the game is still fun, itThis is definetly my favorite game in the Kingdom Hearts franchise, with a few stipulations. Everything works for the story its trying to tell, one of mundanity and the friends we have that make the boring parts of life worth living. Because of that the game itself is.. kinda boring. But in an intentional way, its such an interesting idea to me, and while boring the game is still fun, it looks absolutely beautiful, and I would rate 11/10 if I could… Expand
  46. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 20, 2022
    4
    Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days is a lousy game with just as lousy of a title. This handheld spin-off is an overlong, repetitive slog with an uninteresting story focused on the blandest and most obnoxious group of characters from the Kingdom Hearts series -- Organization XIII.
  47. Felipexpert
    Apr 28, 2022
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tão ruim quanto o primeiro a diferença é que esse é esse filme tem menos sentido… Expand
  48. ZangBang
    Oct 24, 2022
    3
    30/100
    358/2 Days is most definitely the worst entry in the Kingdom Hearts series thus far, with painfully repetitive gameplay due to an extremely lacking combat system with very little depth, enemies with decent variety but repetitive, dull attack patterns and some abysmally boring missions. There are a handful of interesting ideas like making Magic and Abilities acquisition more of a    30/100
    358/2 Days is most definitely the worst entry in the Kingdom Hearts series thus far, with painfully repetitive gameplay due to an extremely lacking combat system with very little depth, enemies with decent variety but repetitive, dull attack patterns and some abysmally boring missions. There are a handful of interesting ideas like making Magic and Abilities acquisition more of a resource management matter, giving the gameplay a somewhat strategic feel, but even that is implemented in such a way that it often becomes more of a chore than anything else. The story is enveloped in a charmingly melancholic, somber mood that elevates the beautifully poignant emotional struggle of the main characters, but the drama is severely held back by the tragedy not hitting as hard as it could've due to the friendship uniting the main characters feeling somewhat forced and underdeveloped.    … Expand
  49. MacArron23
    May 21, 2023
    7
    Best plot and characters development in the franchise. Didnt like the combat system and the missions.
  50. Yojimbo2015
    May 24, 2023
    6
    Arcade RPG with very nice graphics but clumsy controls, a corny story and irritating music.
  51. Unemportant
    Feb 9, 2023
    7
    I don't care what you say I love this game. Roxas' story is so tragic. Xion and Axel are interesting and the game is so different. The depressing melancholy as you know that everything comes to an end because of kh2, it's just so beautiful.

Awards & Rankings

38
#38 Best DS Game of 2009
6
#6 Most Discussed DS Game of 2009
12
#12 Most Shared DS Game of 2009

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 53 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 53
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 53
  3. Negative: 1 out of 53
  1. Nintendo Life
    Feb 6, 2011
    70
    While it doesn't really add a great deal to the overall story of the series and recycles a lot of content from the previous games, what you'll find is a very enjoyable experience, chocked full of content that will keep you glued to your DS for a long while.
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  2. RPG Fan
    81
    If you've never liked Kingdom Hearts before, 358/2 Days will not sway your opinion, as it's basically the same action RPG seen on the Playstation 2 with a different (and one may argue, more interesting) customization system. However, if you like Kingdom Hearts or even action RPGs in general, 358/2 Days is a worthy game for you to spend time on.
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  3. Nintendo Gamer
    75
    It's worth putting up with the nonsense as this is a satisfying action RPG. [Dec 2009, p.68]
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