Kingdom Hearts II

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  1. Jezuzo
    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...
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. Sorafrost51
    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
  5. Smaster
    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.
  6. maturene
    Dec 22, 2018
    9
    Luego escribo una review desas que ahora mismo me da pereza y tal. me cagoento
  7. 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
  8. Miguelinform123
    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!
  9. KratosKong
    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.
  10. SolarConker
    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
  11. RadReviewer
    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
  12. manump968
    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
  13. Eskie64
    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.
  14. ExtraMayo
    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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. Kingdomhear
    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
  18. PokeProX
    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]    … Expand
  19. AndreyCloud
    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
  20. ShinishiKudo
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    My favourite Kingdom Hearts
    Just take the first Kingdom Hearts and make it better in every way.
  21. JP_Wilde
    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.
  22. Feeps
    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.
  23. HylianBran12
    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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. Salad_Boy999
    Oct 28, 2021
    10
    Phenomenal, one of the best games ever made. Even after all these years the game has aged marvelously.
  27. Tgh6767
    Apr 28, 2020
    10
    the perfect game and perfect combat and perfect characters = Kingdom hearts 2
  28. tadnid
    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).
  29. Gmaster1998
    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
  30. ZZZeus69
    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    … Expand
  31. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    While complicating the overall narrative, KH2's prolific combat is a total blast to playthrough.
  32. zasaz13
    May 9, 2023
    10
    Simply amazing. Even if the playability is exactly the same as the previous game, the history is perfect.
  33. GFKakashi
    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
  34. Wheaty1995
    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.
  35. KeybladeHero_05
    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.
  36. Dantheman707
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal game with off the charts gameplay and a great story. Definitely recommend it
  37. Lcfairy
    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
  38. 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.
  39. Vin377
    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.    … Expand
  40. ZeroBacon
    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.
  41. einom09
    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.
  42. Endory
    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.    … Expand
  43. 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.
  44. BEEGBOS
    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
  45. rikaru1858
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    O melhor da franquia! Fiz 100% no PS2 e ainda era mídia japonesa! Ótimo jogo
  46. Kabapple
    Dec 18, 2020
    0
    There weren't enough vine sections. Massive downgrade from the first game. Dissapointing
  47. Lyanan
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Direção de arte impecavel, trilha sonora magnifica, combate e sistema de progressão perfeitos, um belo de um rpg
  48. dottorfrizzino
    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
  49. 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
  50. MeowChannel2020
    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
  51. RafaCa66
    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.
  52. 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.
  53. DarkEnty
    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.
  54. Ginlawliet
    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
  55. PeteyPirahna
    Feb 16, 2022
    10
    10/10
    Favorite RPG of all-time. This game has a phenomenal story, and phenomenal everything.
  56. davitolucena
    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
  57. Elanif
    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
  58. Pickle_The_Boi
    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
  59. TeemoTime
    Jan 31, 2023
    10
    Made me feel like a kid again, 10/10 would get confused about the story again.
  60. Frosstype
    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!
  61. Jedi_Hearts
    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
  62. 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.
  63. PauMR7
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    When I thought kingdom hearts 1 was the Best game aver then i played this. Best game Ever
  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. 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
  66. 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
  67. 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
  68. GuidoTheHare
    Jul 14, 2022
    8
    Todo, excepto la historia, es una obra maestra. Los qte son lo mejor. Recomendado.
  69. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    10
    my favorite game of all time
    i need to have 75 words so here we go
    jhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. aaronnmp96
    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.
  73. Lexalth
    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!
  74. 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.
  75. KnuffleBunny180
    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.
  76. TreasureOrTrash
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Awards & Rankings

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

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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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