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  1. Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  2. 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.
  3. Jul 23, 2023
    10
    PS4 version here. This game is a huge step up from Kingdom Hearts 1. They improved everything including combat, story and characters. Took me about 40h. I only did the main story plus several side quests, but I'm very far from full completion (and will not do it).
  4. 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.
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. Jun 29, 2023
    10
    I'll say this with all of my heart. Kingdom Hearts 2 is the best game through it's 20+ year history! The combat, the music, the characters, the story. Holy moly it's so good. The game is so good that I've played it twice on a harder difficulty.

    If you have a PS2 around your own home, go get it and play Kingdom Hearts 2.
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. May 9, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing. Even if the playability is exactly the same as the previous game, the history is perfect.
  11. Apr 30, 2023
    10
    A upgraded version of KH1, but you also get Drive Form Sora, which doesn't get old.
  12. Apr 21, 2023
    9
    This is a much better game than the original in terms of gameplay I like that it was easier to follow as in the first game I got lost a couple of times and needed a guide to progress in the story. The only bad thing was the need to use a new mechanic to gain abilities. All in all, this is an excellent sequel that years later is still fun to play.
  13. 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.
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  14. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Made me feel like a kid again, 10/10 would get confused about the story again.
  15. 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.
  16. Jan 22, 2023
    10
    I’m currently playing this game for the 4th time. This game holds a special place in my heart and I will always remember the first time I played it. There is magic to this game that I just cannot explain. It has that old school Disney feeling. Magic….. The sprinkles of Final Fantasy is wonderful and is what was missing from KH3. I play this game on Proud mode because it’s not a buttonI’m currently playing this game for the 4th time. This game holds a special place in my heart and I will always remember the first time I played it. There is magic to this game that I just cannot explain. It has that old school Disney feeling. Magic….. The sprinkles of Final Fantasy is wonderful and is what was missing from KH3. I play this game on Proud mode because it’s not a button masher on harder difficulties. I owe my favorite game of all time a review and I hope anyone interested in finally playing this series, has an absolutely memorable time just as I had. 10/10 game for me. Every time I hear classical music I think of this game. It’s just wonderful. Expand
  17. 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.
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  18. Dec 22, 2022
    10
    This is one of the best games I have ever played. So many good memories from playing it when I was a kid. Story was fantastic and so was the game play.
  19. 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.
  20. 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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  21. 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
  22. Aug 26, 2022
    10
    my favorite game of all time
    i need to have 75 words so here we go
    jhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  23. Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Todo, excepto la historia, es una obra maestra. Los qte son lo mejor. Recomendado.
  24. 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
  25. 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.
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  26. 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.
  27. Mar 10, 2022
    10
    I have no idea where to start with Kingdom Hearts II. What stands out is the excellent graphics, catchy voice actors, the amazing gameplay, and a wonderfully mysterious story.

    I will do my best to explain the plot of KHII. It's been a while since Sora, Donald, and Goofy defeated Ansem, and it appears that the Heartless are back to their old tricks, but before we learn of them, we see a
    I have no idea where to start with Kingdom Hearts II. What stands out is the excellent graphics, catchy voice actors, the amazing gameplay, and a wonderfully mysterious story.

    I will do my best to explain the plot of KHII. It's been a while since Sora, Donald, and Goofy defeated Ansem, and it appears that the Heartless are back to their old tricks, but before we learn of them, we see a new, and mysterious enemy: The Nobodies. Also different, the first 4 to 5 hours of gameplay are spent playing as a new character, Roxas. For a while, the story will seem confusing, but once you reach the end, it will ALL make sense. After a few hours of gameplay, you'll play as Sora once again, and you'll meet old and new friends alike. Also going on as a side story, Kairi has forgotten all about Sora, but is eager to learn more about 'the boy I used to have so much fun with', and Riku seems to be gone without a trace. Meanwhile, Roxas (who sounds eerily like Jesse McCartney *wink*) has been dreaming about Sora, and his past adventures, despite never having met him before, and while all this is going on, a mysterious new force called Organization XIII is taking shape....

    The gameplay behind KHII is phenomenal. Rather than the basic play behind KHI, the system has been overhauled with a new thing called drive form, which allows Sora to increase his power for a limited time. The MP gauge is also different, which isn't that great. It's the only flaw of KHII. You'll be hooked within minutes of playing this game.

    With appearances from the Disney classic characters Beast, Belle, Cogsworth, Lumiere, Mrs. Potts, Chip, Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann, Aladdin, Jasmine, Genie, The Peddler, Iago, Chicken Little, Peter Pan, Stitch, Mulan, Captain Shang, Simba, Nala, Timon, Pumbaa, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Chip and Dale, Hercules, Megara, Phil the Satyr, Ariel, Sebastian, Flounder, King Triton, Tron, Jack Skellington, The Mayor, Sally, Dr. Finkelstein, Lock, Shock, and Barrel. Disney's villains are also back, including Captain Barbossa, Jafar, Shan-Yu, Hades, Scar, Commander Sark, The Master Control Program, Oogie Boogie, and Ursula. Square's Final Fantasy heroes are back as well, including Squall Leonhart, Aeris (Aerith), Cloud, Auron, Yuffie, Tifa Lockheart, Raijin, Fujin, Seifer, Yuna, Rikku, and Paine, not to mention the most evil villain in video game history, Sephiroth is back.

    Kingdom Hearts II also has some cool voice actors, including Haley Joel Osment, Hayden Panitierre, David Gallagher, Sean Astin, Jesse McCartney, David Boreanaz, James Arnold Taylor, Tara Strong, B.D. Wong, Mena Suvari, and Robbie Benson.

    This is one game you cannot afford to miss. If you play one game on PS2 this year, Kingdom Hearts II should be that game. Don't miss this clever blend of fun, epic battles, romance, action, adventure, humor, and gripping suspense.

    10/10 --spy
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  28. Mar 7, 2022
    10
    When I thought kingdom hearts 1 was the Best game aver then i played this. Best game Ever
  29. Feb 16, 2022
    10
    10/10
    Favorite RPG of all-time. This game has a phenomenal story, and phenomenal everything.
  30. 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.
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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!
  34. Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal, one of the best games ever made. Even after all these years the game has aged marvelously.
  35. 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
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  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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
  44. Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Direção de arte impecavel, trilha sonora magnifica, combate e sistema de progressão perfeitos, um belo de um rpg
  45. 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
  46. Dec 18, 2020
    0
    There weren't enough vine sections. Massive downgrade from the first game. Dissapointing
  47. Nov 22, 2020
    10
    My favourite Kingdom Hearts
    Just take the first Kingdom Hearts and make it better in every way.
  48. Nov 16, 2020
    10
    O melhor da franquia! Fiz 100% no PS2 e ainda era mídia japonesa! Ótimo jogo
  49. 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
  50. Nov 15, 2020
    10
    One of the best KH ever, though FM is a 11/10 I still recommend to play the original
  51. 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.
  52. 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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  53. 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.
  54. 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.
  55. Aug 9, 2020
    10
    Um jogo magico que me introduziu para essa franquia, diria um jogo perfeito.
    -Gameplay fluida que possibilita combos rapidos e estratégicos
    - história MUITO bem continuada seguindo os acontecimentos de KH 1 e KH Chains of Memories -mundos divertidos e com uma boa história amarrada e modificada para fazer sentido a lore do jogo,fazendo assim, voce criar laços com todos os personagens da
    Um jogo magico que me introduziu para essa franquia, diria um jogo perfeito.
    -Gameplay fluida que possibilita combos rapidos e estratégicos
    - história MUITO bem continuada seguindo os acontecimentos de KH 1 e KH Chains of Memories
    -mundos divertidos e com uma boa história amarrada e modificada para fazer sentido a lore do jogo,fazendo assim, voce criar laços com todos os personagens da Disney de um jeito inesquecível e marcante
    - limits especias com todos os personagens do jogo, que entrem em sua party, são bem feitos e utéis
    -Chefes secretos com dificuldade elevada fará voce chorar até descubrir seu padrão

    Correr por ai pelos mundos eliminando a escuridão com Donald e Pateta pode parecer infantil...mas garanto que depois de jogar KH 2 não pensará NUNCA mais isso. A personalidade divertida engraçada dos 2 são essenciais para Sora, diria que sua lealdade ao protagonista fazem amálos cada vez mais o decorrer do jogo.
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  56. 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.
  57. Aug 3, 2020
    10
    It's amazing how much you can evolve a game, How much they improved to combat is spectacular that first game still has it been up points like exploring and how did game play can't feel sometimes but is a big improvement, this is an important game for me one of the first game I completed and I love it very dearly
  58. 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.
  59. Jul 20, 2020
    10
    Kingdom hearts 2 is the one kingdom hearts game iv played the most. Replaying the song in a new game plus is always thirilling an always will be. Amazing graphics heart warming story fun battles and mini games. My newer favorite characters added in 2 are Roxas and axle. Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorite storyline parts to play Imagine the graphics now if it was completely remade allKingdom hearts 2 is the one kingdom hearts game iv played the most. Replaying the song in a new game plus is always thirilling an always will be. Amazing graphics heart warming story fun battles and mini games. My newer favorite characters added in 2 are Roxas and axle. Winnie the Pooh is one of my favorite storyline parts to play Imagine the graphics now if it was completely remade all the words popping off the pages would look so much more amazing. Expand
  60. Jul 15, 2020
    10
    This game is absolutely captivating, a big step up from kingdom hearts I. Everyone is older, the story takes many twists and turns that leave you guessing and wanting to know more. Overall, the gameplay is great, the keyblade forms are fun and look sick, tons of fun bosses and mechanics to figure out. The story is great and is weaved into the game beautifully with unique worlds likeThis game is absolutely captivating, a big step up from kingdom hearts I. Everyone is older, the story takes many twists and turns that leave you guessing and wanting to know more. Overall, the gameplay is great, the keyblade forms are fun and look sick, tons of fun bosses and mechanics to figure out. The story is great and is weaved into the game beautifully with unique worlds like Twilight Town, Hollow Bastion, and The Word that Never Was. The Disney worlds are not overwhelming in nature and are fun to go through. The characters and feels this game will make you feel is off the charts. I have no complaints about any part or elements of this game, you will enjoy every bit of it and feel very invested in its characters and story. The gameplay is also very challenging at times for those who seek more of a challenge in combat with many secret bosses and arena fights. Expand
  61. Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game with off the charts gameplay and a great story. Definitely recommend it
  62. Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Even now in 2020 this game looks amazing, a really masterpiece in all ways: plot, graphics, gameplay. Is a shame that some people don’t try this game for the existence of Disney’s characters, with the idea “this is for kids”. I can tell, in some points you can see of course kids contents (Yeah, it is Disney) but the story so far is damn complicate, and 15 years later I can’t completelyEven now in 2020 this game looks amazing, a really masterpiece in all ways: plot, graphics, gameplay. Is a shame that some people don’t try this game for the existence of Disney’s characters, with the idea “this is for kids”. I can tell, in some points you can see of course kids contents (Yeah, it is Disney) but the story so far is damn complicate, and 15 years later I can’t completely understand What is happening in this timeline. If you didn’t try kingdom hearts yet, I envy you, there’s no best feeling than play this game for the first time, it’s an unforgettable experience. Expand
  63. Jun 21, 2020
    9
    While complicating the overall narrative, KH2's prolific combat is a total blast to playthrough.
  64. Jun 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my all-time favorite games and also my favorite Kingdom Hearts game. This game has everything from compelling gameplay to a great story. This game is such a breath of fresh air after the atrocity that is Chain of Memories, **** that game.

    Some bosses are surprisingly difficult(Like Roxas)and the soundtrack is very good.

    I love this game
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  65. Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Das Spiel ist und bleibt meiner meinung nach eine Perle für die ps2 die Grafik ist atemberaubend schön die Voice actor haben alles richtig gemacht und man kann es heute noch bedenken los noch mal spielen
  66. Jun 11, 2020
    10
    What makes a perfect sequel? What makes perfect controls and mechanics? What makes perfect levels for those controls to be used in? What makes a perfect soundtrack? What makes perfect visuals? What makes a perfect video game? Well, if you're looking for the answers to that, you have an interesting case study named KINGDOM HEARTS II that just so happens to answer every single one of thoseWhat makes a perfect sequel? What makes perfect controls and mechanics? What makes perfect levels for those controls to be used in? What makes a perfect soundtrack? What makes perfect visuals? What makes a perfect video game? Well, if you're looking for the answers to that, you have an interesting case study named KINGDOM HEARTS II that just so happens to answer every single one of those questions. Expand
  67. 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.
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  68. Apr 28, 2020
    10
    the perfect game and perfect combat and perfect characters = Kingdom hearts 2
  69. Apr 13, 2020
    8
    Played on PlayStation 2.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GOOD.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue: GOOD.
  70. Apr 3, 2020
    10
    Trama sublime con intrecci stupendi! Boss spettacolari come le ambientazioni e tutto il resto ! Uno dei giochi più belli mai fatti
  71. Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Ah, Kingdom Hearts 2, an excellent JRPG that I loved. (I didn't say it was a masterpiece). The JRPG sequel (to the first game) that's a crossover between Final Fantasy & Disney.
    Today's my birthday and Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. And also the Kingdom Hearts franchise is very much both important and changed my overall life and a franchise I cherish so deeply
    Ah, Kingdom Hearts 2, an excellent JRPG that I loved. (I didn't say it was a masterpiece). The JRPG sequel (to the first game) that's a crossover between Final Fantasy & Disney.
    Today's my birthday and Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the best games I've ever played. And also the Kingdom Hearts franchise is very much both important and changed my overall life and a franchise I cherish so deeply in my heart, regardless of how confusing it is, so that why I'm reviewing this game.
    DISCLAIMER: I've played Kingdom Hearts 2 Final Mix (on HD 2.5 Remix (for PS3)) and not the original one, but it's the same game, right? (Also before I wrote this review, I've only played Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 and 2.5 Remix)

    Let's start off with the game-play, the game-play is similar from the first Kingdom Hearts, but they improved it greatly. They fixed the camera problems from the previous Kingdom Hearts game, and now the camera controls won't be annoying anymore.
    The story is overall great, especially the beginning of the game, it's fantastic. It's surprising that the beginning of the game is fantastic. There are four difficulties, Beginner, Standard, Proud and Critical. I've played it on proud mode, and it's seriously difficult. The bosses are very challenging and sometimes you have to learn and adapt their move-set to be able to dodge their attacks for a better chance of survival and it takes a lot of perseverance, patience, and endurance to get through the hardest of story boss battles and post-game boss battles.
    Kingdom Hearts 2 contains a cast of very likable characters (included with Final Fantasy characters) with a great emotional story.

    I recommend playing Kingdom Hearts 2 on Proud Mode. If this is your first Kingdom Hearts game or you think you're not perfect at the game-play then choose Standard Mode! I also recommend playing the first Kingdom Hearts game. Also, I recommend Kingdom Hearts Chain (or Re: Chain) of Memories. (You have the choice of playing Kingdom Hearts COM (RE: COM) if you want to.) This game is really great and it's a recommended JRPG to play. So, I give a score of 9.8. [10]
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  72. Mar 13, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o melhor jogo que ja joguei no ps2 (e olha que ja joguei praticamente todos os jogos que marcaram a sua geraçao).
    Ele contem uma das histórias mais criativas e cativantes; Uma ótima jogabilidade, Design impecável, praticamente perfeito.
  73. 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.
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  74. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    one of the best games I played, I got the Final Mix version that improved many things in relation to the PS2, but that I want to come here to give my rating to her.
    Much superior to the first in all aspects: History, gameplay, graphics, longevity and the main thing, fun!
    I had fun, got emotional, had some laughs with silly moments, it's a great game.
  75. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    The improved and more polished sequel to Kingdom Hearts. It is the superior game and with Birth by Sleep the best game in the franchise so far. Be warned: Parts of the story left you puzzled if you did not play 358/2 Days and Chain of Memories. The game does a poor job in explaining things in this regard (Not a problem for the rest of the story). In our times it is no problem to lookThe improved and more polished sequel to Kingdom Hearts. It is the superior game and with Birth by Sleep the best game in the franchise so far. Be warned: Parts of the story left you puzzled if you did not play 358/2 Days and Chain of Memories. The game does a poor job in explaining things in this regard (Not a problem for the rest of the story). In our times it is no problem to look things up on the internet. I must warn you again if you want to play the games instead: 358/2 was on the Nintendo DS only (There is a feature in Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix which is basically a movie) and Chain of Memory has a terrible battle system that even drove of hard core fans (Was a mayor complaint by many / I tried the game multiple times but could not adapt to it properly). Back to Kingdom Hearts 2. They improved nearly everything. The graphics are better and the music is fantastic. I want to praise Hikaru Utada for the opening theme song. It was so good that I restarted the game immediately to listen to it again. The battle system is now top notch and they added the drive system which gave you additional powers for a limited time. Tip: It doesn't look like a big improvement first but you get impressive results when you level it up, even new abilities which can be used in the normal form. The game has the best variety of worlds in the franchise (Tied with Kingdom Hearts 3),that are now bigger with more room for exploration. They took also great effort for the boss battles. There are many memorable battles that get you to your limits on higher difficulties (You can always grind levels to overpower the bosses). The addition of the Nobody's and the Organization was also a strength of the game. I like the variety of the characters and their individual motivations. You have also more Final Fantasy characters with many good (badass) scenes. Our main characters are always as lovable and driven as before. For story purposes I will say the game delivers a good performance. With the most awesome parts in the Hollow Bastion world where you get highlight after highlight (Most awesome part in the whole franchise). The other worlds are also pretty good and have story lines that get you attached very well. Overall this was my favourite game in the franchise, tied with Birth by Sleep and I replay it once in a while. Expand
  76. Jan 2, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de esta gran saga, imprescindible para todo poseedor de ps2.
  77. 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.
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  78. Aug 7, 2019
    10
    This is my favorite game of all time and it would take so long to express how much i love this game without this game i would not be the same person i am today.
  79. Aug 6, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece, one of the best titles on PlayStation 2.
    Great combat system, interesting story, characters and beautiful music.
    Every fan of Action RPGs must try this.
  80. 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
  81. Mar 2, 2019
    10
    juego muy divertido y entretenido. con él tienes asegurado una buena temporada de trabajo duro por la de tareas que tienes a tu disposición, siendo casi similar al primero, solo que le supera al primero en cuanto a nuevas mecanicas deataque disponible, invocaciones, etc siendo todas ellas novedosas
  82. 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.
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  83. Feb 8, 2019
    10
    This game is a polished, fun, fluid and quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time. While the story can get convoluted at points, this story still holds true to is numbered predecessor KHI. The battle system is truly a thing to behold. Your attacks seem impactful and you can truly string together deliberate movement combos with only a few reaction commands to add some flash.This game is a polished, fun, fluid and quite possibly one of the greatest games of all time. While the story can get convoluted at points, this story still holds true to is numbered predecessor KHI. The battle system is truly a thing to behold. Your attacks seem impactful and you can truly string together deliberate movement combos with only a few reaction commands to add some flash. KHIII should have taken note. 10/10, this game is one for the history books and its replay potential is endless. A must experience Expand
  84. Jan 21, 2019
    10
    The game is very similar to KH I but improves in everything like story,character development and more added lore and game play
  85. Jan 18, 2019
    10
    El mejor titulo de la saga hasta la fecha, largo, frenético y lleno de contenido, con una gran banda sonora y una buena historia.
  86. Jan 12, 2019
    10
    The game of my childhood, I can't really say anything wrong about it! It just took everything good from the first game and made it perfect, and it also took all the bad thinks of the original game and made them fun... FUN! It has been my favourite game for years, and it still remains as one of my top 5 favourite games of all time!
  87. 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.
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  88. Dec 22, 2018
    9
    Luego escribo una review desas que ahora mismo me da pereza y tal. me cagoento
  89. 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
  90. Nov 1, 2018
    10
    Este foi um dos melhores jogos que já joguei na minha vida.Jogabilidade ótima gráficos fixes e uma historia muito boa. Uma obra de arte.
  91. Oct 25, 2018
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 2 in my opinion is one of the best games ever made. I grew up playing the game, and can safely say that it is, and always will be, one of my favorite video games of all time. From the well made cut scenes, to the wonderful plot. (which I will admit may get a little confusing at times), I love this game and if you do end up trying it out, I recommend playing Kingdom HeartsKingdom Hearts 2 in my opinion is one of the best games ever made. I grew up playing the game, and can safely say that it is, and always will be, one of my favorite video games of all time. From the well made cut scenes, to the wonderful plot. (which I will admit may get a little confusing at times), I love this game and if you do end up trying it out, I recommend playing Kingdom Hearts 1, and re-chain of memories first. The plot sometimes does get a bit confusing without playing these games first.I hope that this review may help at least one person give the series a try, because where I come from, not many people I know knew what Kingdom Hearts was until I showed it to them. Once I did they fell in love with the games, just as I have, and I hope you will too. Expand
  92. 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.
  93. Aug 21, 2018
    10
    There was no way it was gonna do it. It just couldn't! You guys probably remember my glowing review of the original "Kingdom Hearts," where I gave the game a 10 out of 10 and proclaimed it to be one of my favorite video games, so even though I was underwhelmed by "Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories" when I played it (and gave it a 6 out of 10), I can safely say I was excited going intoThere was no way it was gonna do it. It just couldn't! You guys probably remember my glowing review of the original "Kingdom Hearts," where I gave the game a 10 out of 10 and proclaimed it to be one of my favorite video games, so even though I was underwhelmed by "Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories" when I played it (and gave it a 6 out of 10), I can safely say I was excited going into this game. But no matter what anyone told me (and trust me, a lot of people told me), there was no way it could be better than the first one. Could it? Well, yes. Even though it doesn't do what "Bayonetta 2" did for the first "Bayonetta" game (improve on it so much that it makes the first one look significantly worse in comparison), "Kingdom Hearts II" improves on the already fantastic first game, making for a can't-miss sequel.
    "Kingdom Hearts II" takes on a grander, wider, and overall bigger approach to storytelling in comparison to the first one. With a larger-scale and higher stakes, the game comes through with even more epic, exciting action and pacing than the first one (not to say that game wasn't epic or exciting), and along with that comes some new characters that are well-written, clever, and often heartfelt. Hell, the story was so exciting that I was willing to stomach the 3-hour tutorial in one sitting because the intro was that compelling. The visuals are also top-notch as always, the environments are rich and lovingly crafted in relation to the Disney films they are based off of, and as always with "Kingdom Hearts" games, the music is absolutely brilliant. The gameplay has also been nicely-refined in comparison to the first game, with better platforming, a stronger camera, and overall deeper combat. I've seen a number of people describe the game as being "button-mashy," and even if that's the case, I think the combat system as a whole is more intricate, more fast-paced, and more complex to it this time around, with nice new additions like Drive Forms and greater abilities that make the game a lot more fun to play than the already fun first entry. And there's also tons of replayability with the game: I clocked 30 hours on the game without even collecting everything or going for some of the secrets, so if I can put that much time into a non-completed file, imagine how much more time will go into a completed one!
    If there's anything slightly negative I can say about the game this time around, it's that the story as a whole is far less simple than it was before, to the point where it can be a little hard to follow at points. If you enjoyed the relative simplicity of the first game's story, things are much deeper here, and you might even want to bring a flowchart along with you.
    Even still, "Kingdom Hearts II" is a breathtaking RPG that manages to live up to its already fantastic predecessor, and it's a game you should most definitely play. And with "Kingdom Hearts III" finally looking like it's close to release (FINALLY!), what better time than the present to experience this game (and the rest of the series, for that matter)? It's an amazing sequel, and it's well worth your time.
    Final rating: 10 out of 10 "Fantastic"
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  94. 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
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  95. May 19, 2018
    10
    Mi juego de PS2 favorito. Jugabilidad impresionante, historia porfunda y triste, gran variedad de llaves espadas e items, infinidad de enemigos y bosses diferentes...
  96. May 7, 2018
    10
    Best game in the franchise at this moment. Gameplay vastly improved and the addition of many franchises makes this a must buy.
  97. Apr 4, 2018
    10
    I do not know if it's because that Square Enix made ​​this game or because of appearance of my favorite characters from Disney but I love this game! Flawless combat system, great backing voices and divine history is what I like the most! I can not say that the game is squeezed out of the PS2 last sweats (because FF XII did it), but I like it immensely. I finished it 4 times at differentI do not know if it's because that Square Enix made ​​this game or because of appearance of my favorite characters from Disney but I love this game! Flawless combat system, great backing voices and divine history is what I like the most! I can not say that the game is squeezed out of the PS2 last sweats (because FF XII did it), but I like it immensely. I finished it 4 times at different levels of difficulty. The only thing I can be accused of it is that Kairi is not a playable character Expand
  98. Apr 3, 2018
    0
    Hello my name Jonas Trans Mandsen, and I have never played kingdom hearts but it sux !!!!!!!!! :(())))
  99. Mar 30, 2018
    10
    Everything about this game was and is a 10 for me. One of my top games of all time, I've rarely been as engrossed in a game as I was in this one
  100. Mar 10, 2018
    9
    Kingdom Hearts II in my opinion is the best RPG of PS2. I loved to play this game, The soundtrack is amazing, the gameplay is innovative for it's age. You can interact with Disney's characters and travel to Disney's worlds. KH2 is simply amazing !

Awards & Rankings

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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]