Kingdom Hearts II

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  1. Onask
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    Uno de los juegos, junto a su primera parte, que marcaron la vida de muchos de los muchachos que en su día lo jugaron (incluida la mía).

    Fue un antes y un después a la hora de ver los videojuegos como tal, y el cruce entre Disney y Final Fantasy es de los mejores crossovers que he podido ver en un videojuego.

    Este juego rebosa magia cada segundo de su duración.

    Imprescindible.
  2. maturene
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    Luego escribo una review desas que ahora mismo me da pereza y tal. me cagoento
  3. Eseka_M
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Por donde empezar... Kingdom Hearts 2 es de los mejores juegos que existen.
    El combate es fluido sin fallos con un control increíble en el que el jugador decide como moverse en el escenario y con un personaje bastante hábil y súper divertido. Con uno de los mejores tutoriales en el que te presentan un personaje totalmente nuevo con su propia historia relacionandolo con KH CoM al que mas    Por donde empezar... Kingdom Hearts 2 es de los mejores juegos que existen.
    El combate es fluido sin fallos con un control increíble en el que el jugador decide como moverse en el escenario y con un personaje bastante hábil y súper divertido. Con uno de los mejores tutoriales en el que te presentan un personaje totalmente nuevo con su propia historia relacionandolo con KH CoM al que mas tarde destruyen Y SABES que un personaje está bien hecho cuando en tan poco tiempo consigues cogerle cariño. Gráficos avanzados frente la anterior entrega de PS2 (que era dificil superar esos gráficos) y con menos pantallas de carga. La cámara mejora notablemente, cosa que es de agradecer. El diseño de los personajes es muy bueno, vemos como los personajes evolucionan aunque sea de manera lenta crecen.
    Pasemos a la historia, presentan a un nuevo villano 100 veces mejor que los anteriores en el que se ven sus propósitos y ambiciones, son comprensibles sus razones e incluso da pena arrebatar su plan. Estamos hablando de que el villano principal quiere tener un corazón para saber que se siente, algo que me parece muy maduro y que hace reflexionar.
    Creo que no hace falta hablar sobre la BSO, solo dire que es LA MEJOR en todos los videojuegos.
    El juego es rejugable y sigue siendo igual de divertido e igual de emocionante, envejece muy bien y no se deja llevar tanto por el factor nostalgia como el KH1 sino que se nota que el juego es muy bueno.

    En resumen, un juego que hay que jugarlo SI O SI si te gustan los RPG.    … Expand
  4. MatthewDavisMed
    Aug 7, 2020
    9
    Disney and Square Enix have done it again with their sequel to their massive surprise hit. Though the story can get a bit confusing and some levels are a bit annoying to get through. The new worlds, bosses, music, and new characters are truly a great reason to experience this game if you loved the first one.
  5. MrSirPerson
    Feb 3, 2023
    9
    If Kingdom Hearts was a good foundation for a series, Kingdom Hearts II was a near perfection of it. Practically every single aspect from the first game has been taken here and improved upon, with one or two exceptions.
    The story is a good follow-up to KH and Chain of Memories, introducing new elements and characters that flow very well throughout the campaign. Voice acting has been    If Kingdom Hearts was a good foundation for a series, Kingdom Hearts II was a near perfection of it. Practically every single aspect from the first game has been taken here and improved upon, with one or two exceptions.
    The story is a good follow-up to KH and Chain of Memories, introducing new elements and characters that flow very well throughout the campaign. Voice acting has been improved upon, holding up even better than KH. The character models and environments still look good for being a PS2 game, similar to that of the first game. However, the facial animations are still the same mixed bag that they've been for over ten years, at least until Kingdom Hearts III came along. I've heard a lot of people complain about how Sora sounds in this game, but I have the opposite problem. i find Sora's voice slightly annoying in the first game, but in this one he sounds more mature and just better all around.
    The worlds in this game have both been improved and degraded from the first game. In one area, getting lost almost isn't a thing anymore, thanks to two new additions from Square-Enix: The Minimap and the objective bar. These were two of the smartest additions to the series as a whole. However, the worlds have lost some of the verticality they had in KH. everything is more flat, and less interesting. It's not to the level that Birth By Sleep is, but it's a little disappointing. However, in the grand scheme of the whole game, it isn't the biggest problem, and The World that Never Was (the final level) is incredibly fun to explore, so it hasn't all been lost.
    The combat in this game is one of the biggest improvements brought to this game. It blows KH's combat out of the water, with an improvement of movement speed, agility, and aerial combat. You have your standard stuff like the Keyblade, Magic, and Limits, but there are more skills for the Keyblade than ever before, making fights a beautiful dance of flying around the screen beating everything up with an oversized key. The best new addition comes in Drive forms: temporary powerups that change Sora's fighting style drastically, upping the style factor. Leveling up these forms also gets you new agility moves, like ground dashes, air spins, high jumps, dodge rolls, and flying. There is so much you can do, it may feel overwhelming at first, but once you get into the flow, everything falls into place.
    The bossfights are incredible. Each is distinctive from the last, bringing something new to the table. the Heartless bossfights are good as usual, but the ones that really stand out are against a group introduced in Chain of Memories: Organization XIII. Each member you fight has a new moveset, making them always feel fresh. Two of them in particular are immense challenges. You may be stuck on them for a very long time. You may feel like giving up, but they can be beat, and once you do, it's one of the best feelings in gaming. The final boss especially is one of the best I have seen in gaming. It's dynamic, interesting, full of cool set pieces, and a real challenge that once you get to the very end of, you reach one of the best moments (that I won't spoil) I have ever witnessed.
    This game is kind of hard to jump into if you don't know the stories of Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, but if you do or don't care about story, this game is a near masterclass of a game, one that would establish a baseline that every time a new Kingdom Hearts game came out, people would point to KHII as the golden standard it had to live up to.    … Expand
  6. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    While complicating the overall narrative, KH2's prolific combat is a total blast to playthrough.
  7. ND-Bringer
    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.    … Expand
  8. Patedus
    Mar 16, 2022
    9
    A great aesthetic, engaging combat, and corny cut scenes that can surprisingly subvert your expectations at times. Also packs an absolutely beautiful soundtrack.
  9. dellon08
    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.
  10. Zer0xl
    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.
  11. Emp55
    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
  12. Chirritox
    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
  13. Scabia
    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.
  14. MacArron23
    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.
  15. lizardkingg
    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.
  16. JoeyV
    Oct 20, 2009
    8
    Great, but not as good as the original. The story is still fantastic, and the gameplay was revved up a bit more, but it still didn't have the charm of the original. The ending boss fight is great, and the CG's are beautiful. (The opening in particular.)
  17. JoseClaudio
    Apr 28, 2006
    8
    It's not prefect. the game is way easy, I played this game on prode mode (hard). beliving they would do this. after all they did it to the FF seiras Consiter the first game was viewed as being a bit too hard for the younger kids playing the game and to brouden the appeal.
  18. KairiL.
    Jul 29, 2006
    8
    I loved the game and stuff, and roxas, but when i found out that roxas's voice was played by stupid jesse mc cartney, it pissed me off!
  19. SalarymanDaishi
    Jan 13, 2011
    8
    A worthy sequel to an excellent action-JRPG that wraps up the loose ends of the first game in a most satisfying manner. The story is weaker and more convoluted, and there are countless little cutscenes that badly break up actual gameplay but more fluent combat and better camera controls make up for those shortcomings. The unorthodox alliance between Disney and Square Enix still worksA worthy sequel to an excellent action-JRPG that wraps up the loose ends of the first game in a most satisfying manner. The story is weaker and more convoluted, and there are countless little cutscenes that badly break up actual gameplay but more fluent combat and better camera controls make up for those shortcomings. The unorthodox alliance between Disney and Square Enix still works wonders and even if some of the worlds have been recycled from the first game, the overall 30-something-hour experience is a decidedly positive one.… Expand
  20. doodlerman
    Jun 12, 2011
    8
    Definitely better than the first Kingdom Hearts in both gameplay and story. It's darker and even has certain moments that could be considered epic, even though they have characters that would make us laugh as kids (Goofy and Donald and other Disney toons). The battles at times in this can be extremely long, but to an extent that's what makes it all so fun- it wants you to take your time,Definitely better than the first Kingdom Hearts in both gameplay and story. It's darker and even has certain moments that could be considered epic, even though they have characters that would make us laugh as kids (Goofy and Donald and other Disney toons). The battles at times in this can be extremely long, but to an extent that's what makes it all so fun- it wants you to take your time, plus there's a vast amount of things you can do to get better at fighting. Despite it's E-Rating, this is a pretty mature game and that's why I found more to enjoy in its subject matter, though it still suffers some of the flaws of the first game.… Expand
  21. Jouna92
    Dec 26, 2013
    8
    KH 2 has taken big steps since orginal Kingdom Hearts. Better camera system and enjoyable gameplay.... Complex JRPG story with some plot holes. Never the less this is enjoyable RPG game.
  22. iKen
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  23. Greenicey
    Dec 10, 2013
    8
    On the presentation side, KHII is nearly flawless aside from some weird Disney character lines not fitting. The graphics are simply amazing for a PS2 and have aged wonderfully. The music is top notch, and the camera actually works 99.9% of the time. However the game strays from the originals unique action/rpg mix by putting much more emphasis on the explosive, colorful action. While thisOn the presentation side, KHII is nearly flawless aside from some weird Disney character lines not fitting. The graphics are simply amazing for a PS2 and have aged wonderfully. The music is top notch, and the camera actually works 99.9% of the time. However the game strays from the originals unique action/rpg mix by putting much more emphasis on the explosive, colorful action. While this is perfectly fine most of the time, the problems comes from the fact that your abilities and enemy difficulty are completely unbalanced. Without using limits or drive forms, enemies are decently challenging, but drive forms throw a monkeywrench in by making it so easy to just wipe the floor with them, even on proud mode(hard). Magic is also extremely useless outside of healing and reflecting, and even that is a huge pain. I really really wanted to love this game, and I still like it, but there are a few huge flaws with it's gameplay that cannot be ignored… Expand
  24. vdesai123
    Sep 13, 2013
    8
    This game is great. Gameplay is less stiff than in the original and forms give some depth.
    Easy you essentially just lock on and mash X occasionally curing.
    Thats why I recommend new players or RPG beginners play on Normal and Veterans on Hard mode from the outset. Even on normal mode some of those later boss battles can kick my ass With a great story if youve played the original and    This game is great. Gameplay is less stiff than in the original and forms give some depth.
    Easy you essentially just lock on and mash X occasionally curing.
    Thats why I recommend new players or RPG beginners play on Normal and Veterans on Hard mode from the outset.
    Even on normal mode some of those later boss battles can kick my ass
    With a great story if youve played the original and chain of memories and great characters also fun minigames    … Expand
  25. Tgopher
    Aug 16, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one of my favorite Kingdom Hearts games and my second favorite PS2 game. The first being KHI. I loved the way that it brought back some old worlds and also brought in some amazing new ones like Pride Rock and the Land of Dragons. One of the things I didn't like was that the Olympus Colosseum games were moved to the Underworld which in my opinion took the feel out of that world. Also, there was no Traverse Town. I don't mean that the world should have came back, I just wanted a hub world. I know that Hollow Bastion was supposed to be that but it again didn't have the same feel to it and I didn't visit that world unless the game took me there. Another thing is that there was no real plot. In KH1, Sora was looking for his friends, in KHCOM pm he was looking for Namine but on the second one, I had no idea. However, again I loved the new world additions especially Port Royal but if in KH3 is like KH2, then I won't be rushing out to but a Playstation 3… Expand
  26. jugular_notch
    Sep 30, 2014
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 2 is probably one of my favourite games of all time. A step up from the two games before it, KH2 brings a whole new story with the same classic elements that made Kingdom Hearts so popular. Well-developed original characters are mixed with characters from the Disney franchise and the Final Fantasy franchise to craft a plot that isn’t childish, as many would think the momentKingdom Hearts 2 is probably one of my favourite games of all time. A step up from the two games before it, KH2 brings a whole new story with the same classic elements that made Kingdom Hearts so popular. Well-developed original characters are mixed with characters from the Disney franchise and the Final Fantasy franchise to craft a plot that isn’t childish, as many would think the moment they hear “Disney”. Graphics and gameplay mechanics are superb, with amazing visual effects and a camera that functions properly (unlike the one in the first game, I shudder at the memory). But many people argue that the storyline, although captivating, is linear and repetitive. Go to a new world, fight some enemies, seal the keyhole, lather, rinse and repeat. While that is true, you don’t even realize that it’s happening until more than halfway through the game. And even with the pattern, each world has something unique and different that lessens the similarities. One bad thing I will say about the game is that the difficulty is very low. Compared to the first game, where the triangle and square combos are essential to progress, you can beat this game by mashing only the ‘x’ button. And even if you haven’t played the first game, it’s pretty obvious that this game in and of itself is simple.… Expand
  27. SuperkenGaming
    Jan 14, 2017
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 2
    Not All changes are good.
    Kingdom Hearts 2 in a way feels like an entirely different game... mostly for better... but slightly for worse… You still visit a variety of Disney lands, but theres more emphasis on the original kingdom hearts story this time around than just helping out Disney characters… This time youre after a group known as organization 13.. The group    Kingdom Hearts 2
    Not All changes are good.
    Kingdom Hearts 2 in a way feels like an entirely different game... mostly for better... but slightly for worse…
    You still visit a variety of Disney lands, but theres more emphasis on the original kingdom hearts story this time around than just helping out Disney characters…
    This time youre after a group known as organization 13..
    The group that caused all of the memory loss problems of soar in the past games that you fought so hard to re earn…
    There also after the kingdom hearts... for reasons I wont say…
    Youre still taking out the heartless and resealing doors in different Disney worlds… but now youre dealing with a new set of enemies known as nobodies… who are pretty much just white versions of the heartless…
    Theyre not in any way harder to deal with…
    The deliver of this game is miles better than the original kingdom hearts.. it’s about 8 hours longer clocking in at around 33 hours but doesn’t feel nearly as long thanks to the near perfect pacing of this game that only hiccups towards the end when you have to fight through 90,000 boss battles to get to the credits much like the original kingdom hearts…
    but the other 30 hours is fast paced and despite the open world style like the original, feels much more linear and there’s little to no back tracking at all.. you can play through this game without a guide easily as it doesn’t waste your time… the game even does a great job most of the time stopping you from going in the wrong direction reminding you where you should be going next in the world…
    The draw for most people is the Disney properties, and you won’t be disappointed as you go to a variety of new locations to meet characters like Mulan, and jack sparrow.. Even finally going to the places of characters you meet in past games like beasts castle….
    And the gummi ship part is back and somehow worse than the last time... seriously... get rid of them.. There still not fun...
    There are a handful of locations from the past games too such as atlantics and Halloween town... but they all feel fresh and tell new stories of the characters.. Even during the 2nd half of the game when you have to revisit each location all over again... the game still manages to deliver a fresh experience each time…
    the delivery of the story isn’t the only thing that got a makeover…
    Unfortunately the game play style did as well…
    The original kingdom hearts had a great deal of 3d platforming elements, epic boss battles and a watcher 3 style combat system where it was all about strategy.. Dodging attacks parrying…
    Kingdom hearts 2 has practically erased all 3d platforming elements and turned this into more of a baby’s first god of war game…
    Its heavily hack and slash and combat encounters as insanely easy compared to the original... which is a shame because it kills all satisfaction…
    They also got rid of the ability to roll and high jump outside of this new system called a drive form…
    You literally have to fill up a meter to be able to roll in combat.. awful idea and makes it feel slow and again hack and slash like a god of war game rather than fast and fluent like a watcher 3 style…
    And the boss battles here aren’t these epic showdowns with villains…
    your fighting generic heartless bosses for the most part and members of organization 13… and the game ads time trials and other gimmicks to encounters rather than having unique showdowns the original head…
    There’s nothing memorable in the gameplay….
    Sure it’s more fun to go through kingdom hearts 2 than kingdom hearts one…
    But the original kingdom hearts felt more satisfying to get through...
    A mix of the 2 and you have a perfect game…
    You just feel too handcuffed here…
    The game chooses when you can and cant use your drive forms, it chooses when you can and cant call in a summon… it locks off simple abilities like rolling.. .
    The new MP gauge is 1 line instead of broken up leading to a lot of guess work when using the magic which honestly discouraged me from using it at all…
    But the story pulled me through… the charm of the Disney worlds and characters pulled me through…
    This is my favorite kingdom hearts game so far…
    I just hope to see a marriage of 1 and 2 in Kingdom Hearts 3
    I give Kingdom Hearts 2
    an 8/10    … Expand
  28. WheelzFourReelz
    Dec 30, 2014
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 2 manages to fix the problems of the first game and, as a whole, makes the experience better. However, the game suffers through its story, dialogue, and Atlantica in general. It's still a wonderful game that's a lot of fun.
  29. nervioso2009
    Jun 30, 2019
    8
    Magnífica secuela que hizo un gran esfuerzo expandiendo el universo y personajes de la saga. Es sin ninguna duda de los mejores juegos de PS2.

    8.5/10
  30. Empyrea
    Jun 2, 2016
    8
    This is a good game but I was a little disappointed. Graphics are good and you can apreciate a little improvement if you compare it with the first Kingdom Hearts. Soundtrack is good but the story is becoming really complicate. Yes, if you search and read in some websites it fits but is very complicate and at first you can get lost with DiZ, Riku, Ansem, etc (I don't want to be a spoiler).This is a good game but I was a little disappointed. Graphics are good and you can apreciate a little improvement if you compare it with the first Kingdom Hearts. Soundtrack is good but the story is becoming really complicate. Yes, if you search and read in some websites it fits but is very complicate and at first you can get lost with DiZ, Riku, Ansem, etc (I don't want to be a spoiler). The game is short (30 hours) and when it's finished you feel that you want to continue the story, like in Kingdom Hearts I. In Spain, voices have been dubbed and this is always good. What I didn't like it is that Sora is always saying the same in every planet: "We are Sora, Donald and Goofy". You feel that the creators of the game didn't have anything more interesting to say... And I also hope that in the next Kingdom Hearts the designers put some cinematic in the middle of the game and not only at the beginning and at the ending.… Expand
  31. Seekersilver
    Feb 18, 2019
    8
    I gave KH 10/10.

    In KH2, the plot is getting confusing... It's been over a decade, but KH2 barely made a lasting impression in my memory, unlike KH1. It also has too many flashy moves and QTEs; in the original, the combat mechanics reward players for being tactical and skillful, but the battles in KH2 (& KH3) become button mashing chore. KH1 was a masterpiece. I sincerely wish that    I gave KH 10/10.

    In KH2, the plot is getting confusing... It's been over a decade, but KH2 barely made a lasting impression in my memory, unlike KH1. It also has too many flashy moves and QTEs; in the original, the combat mechanics reward players for being tactical and skillful, but the battles in KH2 (& KH3) become button mashing chore.

    KH1 was a masterpiece. I sincerely wish that they get a remake for KH1 (remake, not remix) since technology has advanced so far and the plot is getting murky and tangled.    … Expand
  32. DarkwingSchmuck
    Mar 20, 2022
    8
    Kingdom Hearts II is a very strong, though somewhat inconsistent sequel to the surprise hit that was Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts II vastly improves on its predecessor's battle system to deliver the best pure gameplay thus far in the franchise, though its narrative goes a bit off the rails in the latter stages.

    Kingdom Hearts II is where the franchise really began to pull away from a    Kingdom Hearts II is a very strong, though somewhat inconsistent sequel to the surprise hit that was Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts II vastly improves on its predecessor's battle system to deliver the best pure gameplay thus far in the franchise, though its narrative goes a bit off the rails in the latter stages.

    Kingdom Hearts II is where the franchise really began to pull away from a simple and fun story-line to something more convoluted and pretentious, though the game still thankfully finds its sense of charm. It also begins with the most infamously tedious tutorial section; a mind-numbingly dull three-hour story segment with boring mini-games.

    Furthermore, Kingdom Hearts II is relatively light on side content, and what is there is fairly bland. However, its vastly superior upgraded version, Kingdom Hearst II: Final Mix, solves this issue in spades.    … Expand
  33. GuidoTheHare
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Todo, excepto la historia, es una obra maestra. Los qte son lo mejor. Recomendado.
  34. MikeS.
    Apr 1, 2006
    7
    Not the best game ever! Or even the best game of the year so far. But regardless, KH2 is easily one of the best of it's kind. Be prepared for a lengthy story through almost every notable Disney movie ever. And story is where Kingdom Hearts 2 excels- it has some shocking revalations. Now, where this game falls short is gameplay. Overall it is painfully easy and simple. Well, if you Not the best game ever! Or even the best game of the year so far. But regardless, KH2 is easily one of the best of it's kind. Be prepared for a lengthy story through almost every notable Disney movie ever. And story is where Kingdom Hearts 2 excels- it has some shocking revalations. Now, where this game falls short is gameplay. Overall it is painfully easy and simple. Well, if you were already a fan of the series, gameplay issues won't change your mind. If you're not a fan, give it a try, because this is as good as the series gets... for now.… Expand
  35. Ryan
    Jul 21, 2006
    7
    it was a good game, kinda long, but some of the voices didnt match the faces, like ansems new voice, or xemnas. And i agree with the Sora thing. And he was kinda a pussy in the game. He cried. But other than that, i loved the forms, like Valor, Master, and Final. Wisdom..eh im not a magic kinda guy. But this games better than the last cuz sora is more experienced witht eh keyblade and it was a good game, kinda long, but some of the voices didnt match the faces, like ansems new voice, or xemnas. And i agree with the Sora thing. And he was kinda a pussy in the game. He cried. But other than that, i loved the forms, like Valor, Master, and Final. Wisdom..eh im not a magic kinda guy. But this games better than the last cuz sora is more experienced witht eh keyblade and there are new cool lookin combos. And u use almost all the buttons this time. But proud mode, wasnt that proud. The only difficult battle i acutally had was the dude with a million swords. And how the fuck are u spoz to defend him when he gets on his lil dragon??? u cant do much about that. And personally, the story woulda been better if Riku ended up dieing or something. I dunno, thas just me. I thought it was a good thing that getting the Ultima Weapon was tons easier too. But i will say the secret ending has me looking forward to the third installment. Good game, corny dialogue( the whole auron thing pissed me off), unfit voices, new combos, new powers, new blades. 7.… Expand
  36. B.e.
    Aug 4, 2006
    7
    Even in Proud Mode it's too easy.
  37. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    7
    Not as good as the first in my opinion, but still an amazing game.
  38. dmasz91
    Sep 21, 2014
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved the first KH game,and this one also has exciting disney worlds to explore. The only main thing that makes me dislike the game is that the cutscenes are wayyyy too common and way to long. I find myself skipping them and missing the story line because I don't have that much time to play per day. Also the battle is too simple; autolocks on an enemy and press x as much as possible. The maps are very simple, nothing much to explore. The worst part of the game was the beginning. I spent 3 hours on the introduction tutorial before getting the real Sora, before the actual game started. I like the different abilities the characters can get and how you get a different character helping you in each world. I'd say the game is ok, and the parts i don't like are understandable since it's aimed at young people.… Expand
  39. BedhedEdWed
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    Kingdom Hearts 2 is a hard game to review. On the one hand, when the combat decides to legitimately challenge you, it is undeniably some of the most fun I've had with a game; on the other hand, most of this game can come down to mashing x, and the story is not good enough to keep me entertained throughout the whole game. Also, on a third mutated hand, this game also has some of theKingdom Hearts 2 is a hard game to review. On the one hand, when the combat decides to legitimately challenge you, it is undeniably some of the most fun I've had with a game; on the other hand, most of this game can come down to mashing x, and the story is not good enough to keep me entertained throughout the whole game. Also, on a third mutated hand, this game also has some of the cheapest, most annoying boss fights I've ever played in a video game. As someone who has platinumed Crash Bandicoot, I feel that I have extreme patience. The data battles in this game are so horribly designed and utterly cheap, that after I had lost to Xemnas one time too many (who after a certain point becomes nigh unhittable, meanwhile he's comboing you to oblivion as you try and land a single attack. Not to even mention the attack that in the PS4 version is actually undodgeable, or the thing where he can take Sora and make you be Riku. If either one has low health, you lose. Sora will die before you can rescue him from Xemnas or Riku will die because Sora's dying and you don't have time to avoid the attacks) I deleted my save file without even a tinge of hesitation or remorse.… Expand
  40. vigen1
    Aug 19, 2015
    7
    Giving this game 0 is a huge stretch. The game is far from perfect but what it does, it does well. The story is really good but slow and the whole FF/Disney thing is well put together. However combat really lacks and is quite easy and simple even on the highest difficulty. There are also small design issues like losing changes to abilities and stats when trying a segment again. The mainGiving this game 0 is a huge stretch. The game is far from perfect but what it does, it does well. The story is really good but slow and the whole FF/Disney thing is well put together. However combat really lacks and is quite easy and simple even on the highest difficulty. There are also small design issues like losing changes to abilities and stats when trying a segment again. The main story is spread to far out between the cute disney worlds.… Expand
  41. superpyro296
    Oct 20, 2021
    7
    I finished Kingdom Hearts 2 a few days ago and I have mix feelings about this game ! I find that Square Enix better developed their Final Fantasy franchise than Kingdom Hearts. I liked to explore the different Disney Worlds but I found the game really linear. Some boss fights were interesting but overall, there was a lot of button mashing and you have a giant difficulty spike at the end ofI finished Kingdom Hearts 2 a few days ago and I have mix feelings about this game ! I find that Square Enix better developed their Final Fantasy franchise than Kingdom Hearts. I liked to explore the different Disney Worlds but I found the game really linear. Some boss fights were interesting but overall, there was a lot of button mashing and you have a giant difficulty spike at the end of the game

    I found the game charming and there is an abundance of worlds. I appreciated most of the mini-games and the music as well. For a 2006 game, it's certainly above average but I saw way better games in this era (Paper Mario Thousand Year door, FF9 and 10)

    For me, this game is a 6,6/10

    The reason why I played this game and KH1 is to better understand and appreciate KH3 that I also purchased    … Expand
  42. ThePSButton
    May 1, 2020
    7
    Tenía al menos diez años desde la última vez que jugué Kingdom Hearts II.

    Cómo cambia uno con el tiempo. Pocas veces me he topado con un cambio tan radical en cómo veo un título, pero rejugar KH II, sobre todo después de rejugar el original, ha potenciado todas sus fallas. Un sistema de combate mediocre, una exploración nula en los mundos, una utilización pobre del apartado Disney    Tenía al menos diez años desde la última vez que jugué Kingdom Hearts II.

    Cómo cambia uno con el tiempo.

    Pocas veces me he topado con un cambio tan radical en cómo veo un título, pero rejugar KH II, sobre todo después de rejugar el original, ha potenciado todas sus fallas. Un sistema de combate mediocre, una exploración nula en los mundos, una utilización pobre del apartado Disney dentro de la narrativa principal y una recta final bastante olvidable, hacen que la obra pierda muchísimo.

    Claro, lo audiovisual está hecho a mano con mimo precioso, pero Kindom Hearts II es más estilo que sustancia. Final Mix agrega contenido destacable, y esas nuevas peleas son lo mejor que ofrece jugablemente el título, lo que lo rescata y lo pone ligeramente arriba del promedio.    … Expand
  43. Rol
    Apr 1, 2006
    6
    Great production values, but what a silly childish game for anyone over 12. This is not the way forward, a polished backward leap. Japanese designers ( alot of them anyway) need to advance beyond their cutesy culture and get gaming into the mainstream with more challenging stories and game mechanics. It's in no way a bad game just ridiculously young in scope. IGN review is bang on.
  44. FFIXlove
    Apr 14, 2008
    6
    As much as I love Disney I could not get into this game. KH1 was a mildly fun game with challenging battles and a respectable (but cheesy) storyline. KH2 on the other hand (for adults) is just an easy, boring button masher. The plot is a mess and the script is hit and miss - one would have thought that with all the Disney connected opportunities the plot would have been more interesting - As much as I love Disney I could not get into this game. KH1 was a mildly fun game with challenging battles and a respectable (but cheesy) storyline. KH2 on the other hand (for adults) is just an easy, boring button masher. The plot is a mess and the script is hit and miss - one would have thought that with all the Disney connected opportunities the plot would have been more interesting - but its not. There are however some good Disney cameos such as Mushu's, to go with the poor ones such as Capt Jack Sparrow's (his entry was plain dull). Final Fantasy characters were cool, Vivi was nice to see but they completely screwed his character up. Overall, its just very underwhelming. The huge opportunities this combination could provide just havent been exploited. Well, at least SE still makes Final Fantasy. Those games never fail to impress me (Ignoring FFX-2 + FFXI). Dragon Quest is good as well. So, in conclusion, while KH2 does have some unmistakable charm its kiddy, boring and absurd parts make it a journey not worth taking.… Expand
  45. JordanR.
    Apr 22, 2006
    6
    This game lacked..... some things, like the worlds to small and basically i was diasppointed.
  46. SeanS.
    Mar 31, 2006
    6
    So far, I think the camera is even worse than last time, the story is almost incomprehensible, and the breaks in the action are downright tedious. And I think I've finally grown tired of this whole Square shtick of spiky-haired whiners who fall in love and reluctantly save the world. All that being said, I find myself compelled to continue playing...maybe it 's merely the So far, I think the camera is even worse than last time, the story is almost incomprehensible, and the breaks in the action are downright tedious. And I think I've finally grown tired of this whole Square shtick of spiky-haired whiners who fall in love and reluctantly save the world. All that being said, I find myself compelled to continue playing...maybe it 's merely the promise of playing amongst the characters of "Tron" and "Pirates of the Caribbean."… Expand
  47. quacker
    Dec 18, 2010
    6
    Plenty of things are wonderful about this game. The graphics are very reminiscent of the movie counterparts, like the Pirates of The Caribbean world. Visually, fighting is extremely satisfying with Sora doing flips and combos to decimate the enemy. There's plenty of refresher material so you know what's going on in the story, which is interesting and goes well with the previous two gamesPlenty of things are wonderful about this game. The graphics are very reminiscent of the movie counterparts, like the Pirates of The Caribbean world. Visually, fighting is extremely satisfying with Sora doing flips and combos to decimate the enemy. There's plenty of refresher material so you know what's going on in the story, which is interesting and goes well with the previous two games (the first one and Chain of Memories). For the most part, the voice acting was good - there were some voices that didn't sound entirely like the original (Cpt. Sparrow's voice bothered the hell out of me) but they were still believable and well done. Really, it was great in all aspects except the fighting and the pacing which pretty much ruined it. The fighting was entirely button mashing. Just lock on and mash buttons. All. The Way. Like I said, it is aesthetically satisfying to destroy enemies but it takes little thought besides watching for the timing of reaction commands. Also it was way too easy. There were 2 battles I had to retry once on standard - the second one against the guy with the guitar weapon and the one with the black-haired guy with the gun weapons towards the end. I haven't tried the hardest mode, but the standard mode should be much harder than it was. The number one aspect I disliked was the pacing. KH2 is a repetitive combination of mini-games, boss fights, and cutscenes. I felt like most of the worlds were very small with few areas to explore and nothing to do but open the chests (that are in plain sight) and defeat a few enemies. You also can't go through two areas without encountering a cutscene that likely doesn't add much to the story, followed by a mini-game (think musical nightmare in Atlantica) or a "defeat-these-enemies" fight. It gets boring, and when I got to The World that Never Was, I just wanted it to end already so I could escapde the boring script.… Expand
  48. MusicCream
    Jul 29, 2013
    6
    Good but overated game. Bad storyline, that gets covered by graphics and fun battle system. A must if you like FF series and Disney characters. Its great to see your childhood characters from disney in this game.
  49. emlugo123
    Feb 25, 2015
    6
    This game was really boring to me. The bland colors of the level and just the darkness of the game really turned me off. I wanted to like this game but I couldn't.
  50. Editman3
    Dec 5, 2016
    6
    While the gameplay is good there is no excuse for the story being so bare-boned it has some good parts that is if you are a fan not only that the game lacked tactics for an action RPG you use Reflect and Magnet to win even on drives. :(
  51. aditya1101
    Oct 6, 2017
    6
    It doesn't quite capture the magic of the first game, and while its narrative exploits are interesting they can also feel too arcane at times, leaving the player confused about what's going on. It's also a bit too easy compared to the first game. But at the same time, it's still a great action fantasy game that retains many of the features that made the first Kingdom Hearts amazing.
  52. Ryuail
    Feb 1, 2020
    6
    The World That Never Was is the reason you play this game. Everything leading up to it is just filler nonsense in Disney worlds. Mind you, the filler is definitely FUN to play, so it doesn't feel like a waste of time in the moment.

    At least that's how I felt when playing, cause once I saw where it was going I could only ask "why didn't we just make the whole game about this very    The World That Never Was is the reason you play this game. Everything leading up to it is just filler nonsense in Disney worlds. Mind you, the filler is definitely FUN to play, so it doesn't feel like a waste of time in the moment.

    At least that's how I felt when playing, cause once I saw where it was going I could only ask "why didn't we just make the whole game about this very interesting premise??"
    I have a fascination with the line between life and death, and KH2 has a small glimmer of the type of story I like which suggests that distinction isn't so binary as it is understood to be.

    This is also why I like games such as Ice Pick-Lodge's "The Void" which also tackles the theme of the life that exists between the line of life and death. Though in a very Russian way.

    Getting back to KH2, the Organization 13 members are boring anime boys, but as ultimate expressions of classic FF classes they are really cool! Shame they all wear the same dull coat instead of taking the classic armors to a ludicrous extreme as well.
    This game also marks the departure into bananas-land for the KH story, where I became a passive observer.    … Expand
  53. Raado-san
    Jul 26, 2020
    6
    In this KH the character felt weird and the relationship between Sora and Riku is so annoying and i really didn't enjoy the combat system specially when you have to finish the boss with the final hit of the combo that's just stupid.
  54. ZangBang
    Dec 25, 2022
    6
    60/100
    Kingdom Hearts 2's story is an enchanting chronicle that blends the dreamy-like mood of a fairy tale with the cheesy, spectacular epicness of an anime, sustained and tied together by a powerful emotional core elevated by unique memorable music. Superbly directed scenes that can deliver and convey the tender, melancholic drama amidst the wacky, bizarre concepts of its world and    60/100
    Kingdom Hearts 2's story is an enchanting chronicle that blends the dreamy-like mood of a fairy tale with the cheesy, spectacular epicness of an anime, sustained and tied together by a powerful emotional core elevated by unique memorable music. Superbly directed scenes that can deliver and convey the tender, melancholic drama amidst the wacky, bizarre concepts of its world and lore, thanks to both being inextricably tied together. Alas, in gameplay, we instantly notice that Level Design got a massive downgrade. The intricate, fun maps of KH1 have been replaced with dull hallways and hollow rooms, with chests scattered here and there in esthetically pleasing but structurally barren environments, with only a single optional area providing any engaging platforming. The game experience is saved and recontextualized thanks to the absolute beauty of Combat: the already incredibly snappy and fluid base combos are the solid ground on top of which an exciting amount of engaging heterogeneous possibilities are stacked. On top of Abilities, Magic and Summons, Fusions and Limits have been introduced. Fusions especially significantly change the gameplay with different playstyles while also providing a new layer of strategic resource management to progression, as Limits offer an additional, tangential support. All these new additions are perfectly balanced, to be upgraded and unleashed against a strongly diversified army of enemies and bosses as the various levels countinuously add new twists and variations to the battle formula to keep things fresh through new attack patterns or external gimmicks, with the only serious flaw being the oversimplified, underdeveloped Reaction Commands (It must be also noted that enemy pose a meaningful, satisfying challenge only on Critical Mode). The game also offers an incredible amount of thrilling, greatly polished optional bosses to push the player's skills to their limit after the main campaign. Gummiship sections have been made much more enjoyable thanks to a faster pace and more visual flare.    … Expand
  55. IvyM.
    May 21, 2006
    5
    am i the only gamer out there that feels ripped off? i can't believe more people aren't offended by the spoonfed gameplay. button mashing, watching cinamatics and having every singal move you make dictated to you are all you get to do in this game. it's dissapointing and annoying. if i taped the x button to my dog's paw, he could beat this game. i am so glad i am i the only gamer out there that feels ripped off? i can't believe more people aren't offended by the spoonfed gameplay. button mashing, watching cinamatics and having every singal move you make dictated to you are all you get to do in this game. it's dissapointing and annoying. if i taped the x button to my dog's paw, he could beat this game. i am so glad i didn't buy it.… Expand
  56. DickD
    Mar 31, 2006
    5
    Decent story. Good presentation. But fighting is boring. All you do is tap X over and over. The enemys never even get harder throughout the game. The game is linear too. Its a above average hack and slash game. Don't buy this game just rent it. Trust me this game is NOT worth playing twice. Go out and buy Oblivion, it's way better then this game.
  57. ScotticusR.
    Apr 17, 2006
    5
    I first have to say that KH1 is the reason I bought my PS2. I am a huge fan of the first game and basic concept. However, I just beat KH2 and am generally dissatisfied with it. There were many gaps in the gameplay that I felt were a result of pure laziness on the part of the designers. For example, I was able to finish the game without 'ending' (or in the Prideland's case - I first have to say that KH1 is the reason I bought my PS2. I am a huge fan of the first game and basic concept. However, I just beat KH2 and am generally dissatisfied with it. There were many gaps in the gameplay that I felt were a result of pure laziness on the part of the designers. For example, I was able to finish the game without 'ending' (or in the Prideland's case - even setting foot in) every world! Also, Maleficient showed up all throughout the game but was not dealt with in the ending. Mayhaps she provides the motivation for KH3, but at least mention her in the ending to KH2! I guess on the positive side I could compliment the many (and I mean MANY) opportunities to use the restroom or take a shower, or even mow the yard during the cut scenes. Those scenes I swear must have consisted of about 75% of the 36 hours it took me to beat it! This game is definitely a must-have for fans, but certainly not worth the $50 I paid.… Expand
  58. someHermit
    Jun 20, 2018
    4
    kingdom hearts is a franchise with a lot of potential even if the overall concept is a bit childish. however kingdom hearts 2 falls short of this potential. It improves on a lot of kh1's problems (as any good sequel should) the combat is no longer clunky, slow, and just generally unpleasent but instead is more fast paced and just feels more satisfieng, your magic now cools down instead ofkingdom hearts is a franchise with a lot of potential even if the overall concept is a bit childish. however kingdom hearts 2 falls short of this potential. It improves on a lot of kh1's problems (as any good sequel should) the combat is no longer clunky, slow, and just generally unpleasent but instead is more fast paced and just feels more satisfieng, your magic now cools down instead of just depelting, and the drive system can help you get through stickyer situations (when the game lets you use it). however there are numerous problems that hold kh2 back mostly stemming from the dev's strange disire to mix actions games with turn based RPGs in ways that don't mesh well. first off in addition to the core games' awkward menu system, dodge rolling (arguably the most useful ability in the franchise and the staple of a fair action game) has been locked behind a drive form thaat can only be accessed late in to the game which only lasts untill the drive gage runs out and isn't always avalable to use leaving you with just your block and parry (when you actually have an opertunity to perform one successfully) and different "action commands" (that only work on certain enemies at specific times) the problem here stems from the fact that you blocking can't cancel other actions meaning that enemies can whale on you while you sit slow and helpless to retaliate because you attacked 2 seconds too soon or the enemy attacking you isn't in your line of sight. action commands are just as useless. they require you to actually be able to use them which unless your fighting a dusk you can never do because you'll almost always lose the oppertunity before the command is finished loading due to the fact that you controls lock up when ever your hit. the next point of falure is the worlds. in a misguided atempt to make the game more "interesting" the dev gave each world unique mechanics most of which are utter **** an olny amount to annoying mini games that don't actually test what you've learned about the game and only serve as stumbling blocks to pad out the game with artifical challenge which it doesn't need give the the fact that not only is kh2 already a pretty long game but also that player can select all diffuclty levels right out of the gate. the worst part of these inane mini games it that they bypass difficulty selection since they follow their own special rules that for the most part are never seen again making me think that the devs may have been paid by the hourconsidering how much time must've wasting programming one-time mechanics. and finally the moment i'm sure a lot of you dear sobered-up readers have been waitng for... THE PLOT! kingdom hearts 2 takes place after the events of 358/2 days (a game release 3 years after kh2) and chain of memories (a wierd virtual card game no one played) meaning by this point the plot waters started to get merky. it also doesn't help that the secret ending (which is the games true ending) is locked behind difficulty dependent secret challenges which in this day and age you can find on gamefaqs or youtube however the internet was just starting to come into popularity and youtube was in it"s infancy when kh2 was release leading to the plot of the kingdom hearts franchise to become too metal gear-esque for it's own good leading to a plot that feels more like a janky puzzle many of the pieces of which are not avalable (or haven't been pulled out of the dev's ass) yet. to summarize calling kh2 good yet flawed is being too generous in all honesty it's the worst kind of slog: a game with shoe-horned in artificial difficulty in the form of inane one-time-only mini games and is rife with lost potential. i pray to god that kingdom hearts 3 reverses kingdom hearts 2's awful
    gameplay descisions but i'm not getting my hopes up    … Expand
  59. DjaySuzi
    Feb 18, 2021
    4
    I just got platinum on this game and I can honestly say that even though it is slightly better than the first game, it's still garbage. I can't tell you how many times I would tell Sora to jump and he wouldn't (like on the skateboard delivery minigame at the beginning) or spam triangle to grind during the 5,000 point challenge and he would just land on it like I never even pressedI just got platinum on this game and I can honestly say that even though it is slightly better than the first game, it's still garbage. I can't tell you how many times I would tell Sora to jump and he wouldn't (like on the skateboard delivery minigame at the beginning) or spam triangle to grind during the 5,000 point challenge and he would just land on it like I never even pressed triangle. It's like the inputs often don't work in this game. Couple that with the bosses constantly becoming invincible for no reason at 1hp for a while. They'll just continuously eat attacks without defending and won't die. This can be especially annoying during the data battles, for example. What sets this game apart from the first is the improved gummi ship missions, and even though the worlds seem rehashed - the story is definitely improved upon. Sadly the trash mechanics couldn't make up for that and now that the platinum is in my rear-view mirror I will never pick up this game again. I can only hope that the third one isn't as bad as the first two, because I'm a big Disney/FF fan and love games in this genre.… Expand
  60. DavidF.
    Jun 26, 2007
    3
    As disappointing as it was easy KH2 fails to live up to what I thought it would be. The designers took out the exploring and the challenge of the first game and replaced them with flashy graphics and unneeded abilities. Obviously they decided to focus the game on a younger audience.
  61. Xigbar11
    Sep 29, 2020
    3
    In 2004, My grandfather suffered a stroke while tending to his garden.
    I often wondered what that was like, what it felt like to be completely helpless and lose control of part of your brain.
    Now I know. Now I know what that is like. I have played Kingdom Hearts II on critical mode, and I now understand what it is like to be infirm.
    Do not play this game.
  62. DylanC.
    Jul 7, 2006
    2
    Kingdom Hearts two was a disappointment and utter failure. If you don't own a gameboy andvanced with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, this game will make no sence at all. It lacked both story and excitement unlike the first. Kingdom Hearts (the Origional) was a spark of geneous and insperation that has obviously left the creators of the game. A sudden puberty stuck Haley Joel Kingdom Hearts two was a disappointment and utter failure. If you don't own a gameboy andvanced with Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, this game will make no sence at all. It lacked both story and excitement unlike the first. Kingdom Hearts (the Origional) was a spark of geneous and insperation that has obviously left the creators of the game. A sudden puberty stuck Haley Joel Osment made listening to the main character, Sora, litterally unbarable. Although the graphics may have improved a little; it didn't make a big impact. Hopefully Square can compensate for Kingdom Hearts II's failure to meet many fans' expectations. Better luck next time I guess?… Expand
  63. GladHand
    Oct 6, 2013
    1
    If you're a fan of Square and KH1, don't play KH2.

    Explanation: KH1 had challenge and was well designed, as for KH2 the design is that of a child. Streamlined, repetitive, and cinematic crazed. If you want to play KH2 save yourself 18 hours and just watch a Disney flick, it's easier and less painful. Any true gamer, which is a gamer over the age of 18, whom doesn't sit and play    If you're a fan of Square and KH1, don't play KH2.

    Explanation: KH1 had challenge and was well designed, as for KH2 the design is that of a child. Streamlined, repetitive, and cinematic crazed. If you want to play KH2 save yourself 18 hours and just watch a Disney flick, it's easier and less painful. Any true gamer, which is a gamer over the age of 18, whom doesn't sit and play "Halo" or COD:MW", real gamer I can't stress this enough, should avoid this game like ET for the 2600. If you're getting it for a child? Cool, do that. But know this, when that child grows older they will learn that you don't love them. Good day.    … Expand
  64. Lloydkevin208
    Jun 14, 2022
    1
    This game is so difficult All the bosses and enemy’s and I’m not even playing on proud mode or anything I had just Beaten three of the big headless in the cave of wonders chasm of challenges and once I had better it I had saved it but when I opener the game another time the save data was gone
  65. JackMehoff
    Jun 3, 2006
    0
    I gave it a zero because today is opposite day! If it were any other i would talk about how great this game is but not today. I hate this game because it has a great story line and mind boggeling graphics. The game is to short it only took me a month to beat and I hate all of the great characters. Please take not it is opposite day! Thank You
  66. Joe
    Jul 8, 2006
    0
    If you love singing along at the little mermaid stage and fighting cartoons next to Chicken Little this game is for you! I tell ya rated E 10+ is not my game for action! Go play Halo 2 you bunch of Disney wimps!
  67. DavidC.
    Jul 2, 2006
    0
    Whoever thought up the idea of putting FF and Disney together should be dipped in honey and put in a container full of wasps!
  68. Sixstring
    Mar 10, 2011
    0
    Terrible game.How can anybody say they liked this?If you played the first KH this is nothing like that the whole series keeps taking big stupid needless twists and turns that are not even interesting and do nothing to improve the story much less teach you anything or really entertain you:It's super easy you could almost get through the whole thing with the stick and the X button.I haveTerrible game.How can anybody say they liked this?If you played the first KH this is nothing like that the whole series keeps taking big stupid needless twists and turns that are not even interesting and do nothing to improve the story much less teach you anything or really entertain you:It's super easy you could almost get through the whole thing with the stick and the X button.I have played every game in the series at least once because you can't knock'em till you tried 'em but I'm not buying anymore until they fix the whole thing. But I think most of the people who still REALLY like this are the same people(kids...I hope)who really like that anime crap I got into some pretty long arguements with some kids on youtube and they like that anime crap so telling them it sucks is the same as telling them it's good they don't care if it sucks they just want to play what their freinds are playing.So this game probably won't get any better as long as kids keep buying it but that doesn't mean it can't get better because I like FF/Disney stuff but this is neither of those things it's like the video game version of a japanese pop song there are parts when if you have an imagination your like"why did they do that? This sucks."A perfect example amongst others is riku turning into ansem there is no real reason for this to happen it just does and it's stupid and makes the story even more meaningless.I hope people stop buying these so maybe square will get it's act together and make another good one.It's pretty simple if it sounds stupid or is meaningless leave it out,increase the difficullty so I can make the game really hard if I want to,bring back real FF characters and worlds and make the story universally interesting and this series could eventually be one of the memorable classic greats.… Expand
  69. daisy65130
    Dec 29, 2011
    0
    Huge, huge, huge disappointment. I played both games back to back, playing the first one first of course, and the quality of the games are just on different levels. It was like you were easy listening to the legendary Beatles for a while and then forced to listen to Owl City for a very long 40 hours. The loving, adorable Sora becomes so hard to like, unbearable to listen to, and nudges youHuge, huge, huge disappointment. I played both games back to back, playing the first one first of course, and the quality of the games are just on different levels. It was like you were easy listening to the legendary Beatles for a while and then forced to listen to Owl City for a very long 40 hours. The loving, adorable Sora becomes so hard to like, unbearable to listen to, and nudges you to wish the center of the game was around Roxas. The original game had a great simplistic story of a journey to find his friends. It made you involved and eager to continue through the story and leaves the story off with a great open ending, and leaves you with a bitter sweet, heart warming, magical farewell to all of the characters. The second one one the other hand, they completely crap all over the original plot, violate so many principles of the worlds that were said in the original, you become confused as too about what the Kingdom Hearts really is, ties in a bunch of unnecessary flashy moves, and add cut scenes every five seconds of Sora saying things that we've heard about one billion. As for the ending, it did absolutely nothing for me, it took away all of the magic, and had me not caring about any of the characters, and what happened to them. Honestly, wished it didn't exist.… Expand
  70. brad0103triplex
    Jun 13, 2013
    0
    The game just disappointed me in the action, fighting styles and felt like a kiddish game or something to just laugh at... I personally like most of all the other games except this one for some reason
  71. Jcaogrady92
    Jul 5, 2013
    0
    The worst game in the history of games.this game sucked so bad.every 3 seconds there's a stupid cut scene it made no dam sense this peace of crap game
  72. spermjarz69
    Jul 5, 2017
    0
    nie nawidze tej gry bo muj kolega jom lubi nie nawidze tej gry bo muj kolega jom lubi nie nawidze tej gry bo muj kolega jom lubi nie nawidze tej gry bo muj kolega jom lubi nie nawidze tej gry bo muj kolega jom lubi
  73. JonasTransmands
    Apr 3, 2018
    0
    Hello my name Jonas Trans Mandsen, and I have never played kingdom hearts but it sux !!!!!!!!! :(())))
  74. shootingstars99
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Completely lame, nothing about this game is likable. The big shoes and 20 belts on a character aesthetic is ugly and dull, the plot and characters are dumb, corny and convoluted to the point where it cannot be followed, and on top of it all, the combat somehow manages to be less deep than Dynasty Warriors.

    Even on the hardest settings, there is no challenge to this game. Anyone with    Completely lame, nothing about this game is likable. The big shoes and 20 belts on a character aesthetic is ugly and dull, the plot and characters are dumb, corny and convoluted to the point where it cannot be followed, and on top of it all, the combat somehow manages to be less deep than Dynasty Warriors.

    Even on the hardest settings, there is no challenge to this game. Anyone with basic knowledge of simple movement and that can hit one button to attack can play this game well. There is no silver lining or saving grace to this game, it's just boring, repetitive madness with zero fun factor.    … Expand
  75. Kabapple
    Dec 18, 2020
    0
    There weren't enough vine sections. Massive downgrade from the first game. Dissapointing
  76. meeeeeeeeeeeee
    Aug 22, 2021
    0
    Once upon a time I was a fetus and eventually I was born into this world. I believe all people have a chance to do something amazing with their lives. Like shrek and PvZ exist so there must be something good about this world. For my 6th birthday my family toook me to Disney world. i had enjoyed some disney movies so I was excited to try out the rides. Little did I know this experienceOnce upon a time I was a fetus and eventually I was born into this world. I believe all people have a chance to do something amazing with their lives. Like shrek and PvZ exist so there must be something good about this world. For my 6th birthday my family toook me to Disney world. i had enjoyed some disney movies so I was excited to try out the rides. Little did I know this experience wouid scar me for life. At first it was fun and I got these gacha baggies. I was banking on a wall E figurine and bam as I opened the final baggie, inside was the most beautiful thing I have seen to date. A 3 by 3 cm wall e figure. I had fun but the tripping was coming to a close. Then bam her appeared. Mickey Mouse, or as I know him now, my mortal enemy. he too had been searching for a wall e figurine and saw mine and was overtaken with a jealous rage. He cam over and beat the living day lights out of 6 year old me. Everyone around us just watched and clapped thinking it was a show or something. He stole my wall e figurine and I have been plotting my revenge ever since. After years of planning I got lazy and decided leaving this review was suitable revenge… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

8
#8 Best PS2 Game of 2006
2
#2 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2006
3
#3 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2006

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 64 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 64
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 64
  3. Negative: 0 out of 64
  1. Siliconera
    98
    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]
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  2. Deeko
    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]
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  3. GameBrink
    94
    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]
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