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  1. Sep 3, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST GAME EVER. Okay, so a bit of this is from nostalgia, but oh man Kh2 is the bee’s knees. Every single thing in this game (besides atlantica) is absolutely phenomenal, from the music to the gameplay, to the cringed childish story. I don’t care, but this is my favorite game of all time.
  2. Oct 11, 2020
    10
    Awsome game. My favourite. Plot is so thrilling! Gameplay is fixed (I didin't like gameplay of KH1 or Chain of Memories). All Disney worlds are so cool and so big. I had play this game three times. Once the original one on PS2, once the Final Mix on PS2 and once the Final Mix on PS4.
  3. Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 2 is a well crafted game and in my opinion one of the best action rpg's to date. If you like Action RPG's, Disney or Anime, I really recommend to give it a shot.

    The game is being remastered for current gen systems like PS4 or Xbox one where it runs in smooth 60 fps which makes the experience even better. If you want to understand the story though, I would recommend to
    Kingdom Hearts 2 is a well crafted game and in my opinion one of the best action rpg's to date. If you like Action RPG's, Disney or Anime, I really recommend to give it a shot.

    The game is being remastered for current gen systems like PS4 or Xbox one where it runs in smooth 60 fps which makes the experience even better.

    If you want to understand the story though, I would recommend to play Kingdom Hearts 1 and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories first. Your best place is the game "Kingdom Hearts: The Story so Far" which includes the whole franchise except Kingdom Hearts 3.
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  4. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. Every single world, boss fight, animation, cutscene and the story itself have so much effort brimming out of every corner. The combat is fast, fluid, and stylish, the disney worlds are absolutely beautiful with so much content put in each one. The game may start out slow but when it gets going, IT GETS GOING. The story itself takes almost 30 hours to beat andThis game is a masterpiece. Every single world, boss fight, animation, cutscene and the story itself have so much effort brimming out of every corner. The combat is fast, fluid, and stylish, the disney worlds are absolutely beautiful with so much content put in each one. The game may start out slow but when it gets going, IT GETS GOING. The story itself takes almost 30 hours to beat and none of it gets old ever. The soundtrack is the greatest in any video game ever (in my opinion) and the story is so sweet, well paced, and good, that the ending made me cry. Thats not even including all the bonus stuff that came in the final mix version. 13 new bosses with new moves, attacks, and phases along with a really long dungeon that takes advantage of all of sora's moves brilliantly and all the disney character summons and limits fit each character perfectly. If you havent already buy this game NOW. You will not regret it. (also the ps4 collection this game comes in is only like 30 bucks and it has 5 more games seperate from this game so buy that collection and play this game there you will not regret it) Expand
  5. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    O melhor da franquia! Fiz 100% no PS2 e ainda era mídia japonesa! Ótimo jogo
  6. Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Direção de arte impecavel, trilha sonora magnifica, combate e sistema de progressão perfeitos, um belo de um rpg
  7. May 24, 2021
    10
    after several years this game is still the best in the series rarely i played a so good game like this, my congratulations to the deplovers and the rest who created this game
  8. Nov 2, 2022
    9
    Of all the action RPGs I've played, this is among the unforgettable. This is the only game I've played in the series and I was still blown a way by heart and soul put into this game. A rare mix of old Disney movies, anime-style storytelling, and brilliant action RPG mechanics. It's a formula that never should have worked, but the writers and programmers gave everything personal attention.Of all the action RPGs I've played, this is among the unforgettable. This is the only game I've played in the series and I was still blown a way by heart and soul put into this game. A rare mix of old Disney movies, anime-style storytelling, and brilliant action RPG mechanics. It's a formula that never should have worked, but the writers and programmers gave everything personal attention.

    Not only am I playing through a soothing story with an anime setting, but I'm also experiencing the nostalgia of all my old favorite Disney movies, even the ones I haven't seen in ages. And that nostalgia is like meeting up with an old friend. I haven't played the first game in the series, but the flash backs tell me everything I need to know. I understand all these charters thanks to excellent emotion animation.

    It's a moving sensation, to feel connected to something you've only known for a little while. When my eyes caught those gorgeous levels, the creative designs of the villains and the Heartless...I was thunder struck.
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  9. Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most playable series of all times, i still repeat this game even after a decade ago. This probably of the best kingdom hearts series ever had. Looking forward to see new series up ahead. Expand
  10. Apr 7, 2021
    10
    This is, in my opinion, the BEST KINGDOM HEARTS GAME ever, the characters are very well made, the combat system works amazingly , and the cutscenes and story gets more open (and sometimes confusing) for the kingdom hearts saga, and it has in my opinion, one of the best villains on a videogame, Organization XIII, because every character has it's own personality and attacks. This game is unique.
  11. Dec 2, 2021
    9
    Well If I would give kingdom hearts 1 an 8 and If I think kingdom hearts 2 is better in almost every single way then I'd give it a 9 lol overall fun story, amazing and fun and smooth gameplay that ages very well, and it gives you so much more freedom and don't even get me started on the ost in conclusion very good game.
  12. Aug 2, 2021
    10
    It definitely has flaws, but that doesn't stop it from being the best game I've played. It will always have a prominent place in my heart.
  13. Aug 12, 2021
    10
    O jogo por si carrega a atmosfera ambígua de duvida e conforto, duvida pelas questões levantadas no final de KH1 e pelas migalhas deixadas durante o começo com Roxas. E conforto em relação a como a história se encaixa perfeitamente com os personagens e suas amizades e universos. A trilha sonora nos coloca o tempo todo dentro de uma grande fantasia que é os Universos Cinematográficos daO jogo por si carrega a atmosfera ambígua de duvida e conforto, duvida pelas questões levantadas no final de KH1 e pelas migalhas deixadas durante o começo com Roxas. E conforto em relação a como a história se encaixa perfeitamente com os personagens e suas amizades e universos. A trilha sonora nos coloca o tempo todo dentro de uma grande fantasia que é os Universos Cinematográficos da Disney, ela nos transfere tudo o que os personagens estão sentindo antes mesmo alguém introduzir o contexto. Todos os temas são muito bem trabalhados, deixando o texto leve porém dando sua devida ênfase os pontos críticos de animação e luta. Creio que este é uma das grandes obras-primas de toda a geração do console. Ademais, o melhor jogo de minha infância. Expand
  14. Feb 16, 2022
    10
    10/10
    Favorite RPG of all-time. This game has a phenomenal story, and phenomenal everything.
  15. May 13, 2023
    10
    Simplesmente perfeito jogão da porra jogo que conheci a franquia e um god of War da Disney/Square Enix jogue por favor esse jogo gente não é sor 10 e sim 1 mil
  16. Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Review for the final mix version: The gameplay is the best it's ever been and probably ever will of the KH series. Same goes for the music. The endgame content is orgasmic, with 15 optional bosses that are very different and mostly well designed and fun to learn. The story is probably the weakest point of the game, and the world building is surpassed both by KH1 and KH3, but everythingReview for the final mix version: The gameplay is the best it's ever been and probably ever will of the KH series. Same goes for the music. The endgame content is orgasmic, with 15 optional bosses that are very different and mostly well designed and fun to learn. The story is probably the weakest point of the game, and the world building is surpassed both by KH1 and KH3, but everything else makes up for it. Expand
  17. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    This game is an absolute masterpiece and a master class on how to make a better sequel. Everything about the gameplay as been refined and improved on from the first game in every aspect. The combat is way more fun, magic is fun to use and the story is engaging and rewarding especially if you’ve played the previous games. While it isn’t without it’s flaws like the 3 hour tutorial. I stillThis game is an absolute masterpiece and a master class on how to make a better sequel. Everything about the gameplay as been refined and improved on from the first game in every aspect. The combat is way more fun, magic is fun to use and the story is engaging and rewarding especially if you’ve played the previous games. While it isn’t without it’s flaws like the 3 hour tutorial. I still believe this is square’s magnum opus and my favourite game of all time Expand
  18. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Made me feel like a kid again, 10/10 would get confused about the story again.
  19. Oct 28, 2021
    10
    The best game of all time! Insane gameplay, insane music, story is not for everyone but I love it so much!
  20. Nov 1, 2021
    10
    Truly a masterpiece and a landmark for the Playstation 2-era. Kingdom Hearts II improves heavily on all of the shortcomings of the original and ends up an even more satisfying crossover between Disney and Final Fantasy characters. The gameplay is still the gold standard that the rest of the series is held to and the OST for the game might possibly be Yoko Shimomura’s finest work ever. TheTruly a masterpiece and a landmark for the Playstation 2-era. Kingdom Hearts II improves heavily on all of the shortcomings of the original and ends up an even more satisfying crossover between Disney and Final Fantasy characters. The gameplay is still the gold standard that the rest of the series is held to and the OST for the game might possibly be Yoko Shimomura’s finest work ever. The prologue, while the longest in the series, also succeeds where most other sequels fail when introducing a new main character that parallels / rivals the previous one in Roxas. By the end of the prologue, his story makes you feel sympathy for someone who was never meant to exist. The Disney worlds have lost the incessant platforming and exploration of the first game and now retain a more simple layout but now features a mandatory second visit after the midpoint of the game. The Disney bosses in the game are also vast improvement on top of introducing live-action worlds into the series such as Tron and Pirates of the Caribbean. The various minigames throughout the game are also vast improvements from the first and Coliseum now returns in the form of the Underdrome and Hades Paradox Cups, which also blow the ones from Kingdom Hearts out of the water. In conclusion, Kingdom Hearts II is still holds the title of the best game in the series and a genuine masterpiece of the 2000’s. It is by far the best licensed video game ever made. Expand
  21. Nov 20, 2021
    9
    KH2 has good combat, story pacing, good bosses, and does everything better than 1.

    Still KH1 is a good game, and KH3 pales in comparision to them.
  22. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    When I thought kingdom hearts 1 was the Best game aver then i played this. Best game Ever
  23. Jul 1, 2023
    9
    Nearly perfect game. The only issue is the Disney worlds not having any substance and feeling like filler episodes of rehashed Disney movies plots
  24. Nov 2, 2022
    9
    Bueno personalmente es mi KH Favorito tiene una historia bastante buena, mejora mucho su gameplay la musica es memorable y epica lo genial que tiene doblaje castellano muy bueno, si te jugaste el primero y segundo te va a encantar.

    recomendadisimo
  25. Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Todo, excepto la historia, es una obra maestra. Los qte son lo mejor. Recomendado.
  26. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    my favorite game of all time
    i need to have 75 words so here we go
    jhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  27. Nov 23, 2022
    9
    Kingdom hearts 2 is by far the best game in the series, its hard to not like it if you are a fun of disney and Final Fantasy universe.
  28. Jun 17, 2023
    9
    Best game in the franchise, fun gameplay and walkthrough, the plot is still hard to follow, but we love the saga just for that. THIS IS KINGDOM HEARTS.
  29. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    It's my childhood and still I can't get enough of this game, the best Kingdom Hearts, fun and it's a challenge in high difficulties.
  30. Jul 14, 2023
    10
    Perfect sequel to the first chapter, it does not only build a great story with some good twists, but the gameplay is so good and so much better than kh1, after so many years it is still very funny and so much responsive. An absolutely must for everyone who played the first chapter!
  31. Jul 21, 2023
    9
    A truly incredible sequel. Arguably better than the original, but to me the story of KH1 was better & overall was the more profound/groundbreaking game. Still, a true classic.
  32. Aug 25, 2023
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 2 may very well be one of if not the best game of all time. The story is infinitely better than the first, and same goes for the gameplay. One would be unable to revisit the original after playing this. The storytelling is amazing in the way that everything is explained by the ending, and everything is wrapped up in a perfect bow. This game is true greatness.
  33. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
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#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 64
  2. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. An all around excellent game. It looks phenomenal and plays even better. What started out as a crazy fan based experiment for Square-Enix has panned out to one of the most entertaining titles of the year. [JPN Import]
  2. 95
    From the amazing opening cg cinema (oh god, I think I just soiled myself it was so good) with Utada Hikaru's newest song, Passion, to the kick ass ending, this game rocked and set itself a more than worthy successor to the first Kingdom Hearts. [JPN Import]
  3. It has an excellent battle system, more variety than almost any game out there, great graphics, and an interesting story. The title isn't perfect though. The story lacks a bit of cohesiveness and the auto-camera still can't seem to track everything that's going on. [JPN Import]