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  1. Sep 16, 2015
    10
    Game: Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Final Mix
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix/Disney System: Playstation 3 (PS3) Total Score: 100/100 Value Score: 10/10 • Story: 10/10 • Characters: 10/10 • GamePlay: 10/10 • Graphics: 10/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 10/10 • Length: 10/10 • Replay Value: 10/10 • Player Value: 10/10 Pros +Includes Kingdom Hearts 2 and Kingdom Hearts
    Game: Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Final Mix
    Genre: Action RPG
    Developer: Squareenix/Disney
    System: Playstation 3 (PS3)
    Total Score: 100/100
    Value Score: 10/10

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

    Pros
    +Includes Kingdom Hearts 2 and Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep remastered in HD with their Final Mix features and trophy support
    +Includes Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded as a 3 hour movie
    +Remastered music is included
    +Audio is heavily improved for Birth By Sleep due to the transition from PSP to PS3.
    +Three Playstation 3 themes are included
    +Proud and Critical mode have been added to both BBS and KH2.
    +Mirage Arena in BBS has been improved for single player usage.

    Cons
    -No more multiplayer option in Kingdom Hearts BBS Mirage Arena
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  2. Dec 4, 2014
    10
    A hd collection for ps3 that includes both KH2 and KH BBS final mixes? What's there not to love?
    This is the first time both final mixes are available outside of Japan. Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the best games I have played in my life and to be able to play it again in hd with all of the content i missed before, thats just brings a smile to my face. I never owned a psp so I was never
    A hd collection for ps3 that includes both KH2 and KH BBS final mixes? What's there not to love?
    This is the first time both final mixes are available outside of Japan. Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the best games I have played in my life and to be able to play it again in hd with all of the content i missed before, thats just brings a smile to my face. I never owned a psp so I was never able to play birth by sleep. I am excited to fully see what many acclaim to be one of the best kingdom hearts games made.
    Overall if you are a fan of Kingdom Hearts as a series you owe it yourself to pickup this collection.
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  3. Jan 5, 2015
    10
    A great refresher before KH 3 arrives. KH 2.5 brings back what we love and a little more, the last ps3 game any new gen owner should have to buy, It brings the 2 best games of the KH franchise together and gives people who don't own the portable consoles a chance to play Birth by sleep. Definitely worth the $40.
  4. Dec 20, 2014
    10
    OMG. IT'S FANTASTIC! I love old (PS2) version but this one is even better. Updated music, soundtrack and fixed bugs. What do you want more? If you like Final Fantasy/Disney or if you are just RPG fan you have to buy it. Sora adventure is really enjoyable and you should try it!
  5. May 21, 2015
    10
    Played this on PS2, the story is convoluted and the tutorial is long blah blah blah blah blah. this is an exceptional game. I have only one thing to say:

    Thank you :)
  6. Dec 14, 2014
    10
    My two favorite games of all time, at there best basking in final mix hd glory. The "movie" has a sluggish method of story telling, but also clarifies the importance of that entry in the beloved series. biggest complaint though is that the battle scenes weren't long enough. Diffidently recommend this to anyone who enjoyed 1.5 even just a little, this is without a doubt one of the mostMy two favorite games of all time, at there best basking in final mix hd glory. The "movie" has a sluggish method of story telling, but also clarifies the importance of that entry in the beloved series. biggest complaint though is that the battle scenes weren't long enough. Diffidently recommend this to anyone who enjoyed 1.5 even just a little, this is without a doubt one of the most epic stories of all time! Expand
  7. Jan 18, 2015
    10
    Best money I've ever spent. My eyes have been glued to this and the HD remakes look stunning.
    Even though KH2 as a game is much more linear than the original, the extensive fast paced combat and broad range of Final Mix side quests make up for this. When it comes to this series, I have to complete them by doing everything and I find myself spending countless hours without realizing. Since
    Best money I've ever spent. My eyes have been glued to this and the HD remakes look stunning.
    Even though KH2 as a game is much more linear than the original, the extensive fast paced combat and broad range of Final Mix side quests make up for this. When it comes to this series, I have to complete them by doing everything and I find myself spending countless hours without realizing. Since there is so much more in the Final Mix releases, they have nearly consumed me!
    Its also brilliant that Birth By Sleep is included in this as I'm pretty certain majority of us never played it on PSP. This too, was a perfect addition for a handheld filler. I love the story and how the characters/stories intertwine with each other. The fact that you play 3 story modes (1 for each character) is fantastic. The combat isn't like KH2, but more so KH1's pace including a command system to mix things up and steer away from X button mashing.
    I am so happy with this. Bring on KH3!
    Easy 10/10
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  8. Mar 9, 2015
    10
    Everything I hoped it would be and more. For the KH veteran, a great replay in sweet, delicious High-Definition with plenty of new elements added in the game to "Mix" things up. For new-comers, this game will not disappoint, the story is unique, the game-mechanics are fun, and there are a LOT of challenges you will have the privilege of experiencing if you so desire!

    If I absolutely
    Everything I hoped it would be and more. For the KH veteran, a great replay in sweet, delicious High-Definition with plenty of new elements added in the game to "Mix" things up. For new-comers, this game will not disappoint, the story is unique, the game-mechanics are fun, and there are a LOT of challenges you will have the privilege of experiencing if you so desire!

    If I absolutely had to say ONE THING bad about the game, it would be Atlantica, unless your love for the Little Mermaid surpasses your hatred for poorly done synchronised button-mashing minigames that you'd be embarrassed to get caught playing in front of your wife.
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  9. Dec 2, 2014
    10
    The two best Kingdom hearts games IMO. The HD on these games are great. And its a great opportunity to play birth by sleep for those who never owned a psp and a good excuse to play through kingdom hearts II again before kingdom hearts III comes out in how many years
  10. Dec 27, 2014
    10
    it still holds up and looks great, gameplay is fun and it doesn't get boring or tedious, it is a 2 in 1 package with kh2 and kh birth by sleep, kh2 has big worlds with a lot of good stories in them and birth by sleep has fewer worlds but there are three characters with their own individual story. all in all it is a great game, if you like hack and slash games you should buy it and if youit still holds up and looks great, gameplay is fun and it doesn't get boring or tedious, it is a 2 in 1 package with kh2 and kh birth by sleep, kh2 has big worlds with a lot of good stories in them and birth by sleep has fewer worlds but there are three characters with their own individual story. all in all it is a great game, if you like hack and slash games you should buy it and if you like a great (kind of convoluted) story you should also buy it. Expand
  11. Dec 7, 2014
    10
    So amazing to have 2 of my favorite games and a cinematic experience of my favorite game franchise. The HD Remakes look as if they were actually made for PS3. Gameplay is amazing as before. 10/10 Best game ever!
  12. Dec 12, 2014
    10
    2 and a half games at the price of one? Shut up and take my money. i'm hoping a redo of Dream Drop Distance as well to finish all games.
    Btw It's funny to see people complaining about graphics and facial expressions. It's like if in the shadow of the colossus remastered version people complains about how outdated the graphics are. Of course they are. Those aren't new games.
  13. Mar 1, 2020
    10
    The two best games in the franchise with some minor other content. I reviewed both games already. So here is the result.

    Kingdom Hearts 2 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
    The two best games in the franchise with some minor other content. I reviewed both games already. So here is the result.

    Kingdom Hearts 2
    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 favorite game in the franchise, tied with Birth by Sleep.

    Birth by Sleep:
    It was amazing what they did on the PSP. The graphics and the soundtrack were impressive. The characters and stories are a welcome addition to the franchise. We have Terra, Ventus and Aqua. Each one has an individual story arc which are connected and a final arc where all three met. You chose in which order you play the adventures. Recommendation was Terra, Ventus and Aqua (Would stay with it because of spoilers because some parts are connected). Terra is the strongest and most durable but also a bit slower. Ventus is the fastest but not as strong / durable as Terra or Aqua. Aqua is in the middle and has the best (magic) abilities. They changed the battle style and gave us the Command Deck. You chose / equip abilities you then can use in battles (Start with 3 and can be increased up to 8). You get new abilities during your adventure and can create new ones by fusion. I like this a lot. You can always experiment with new abilities or are exited about new ones. There are of cause special abilities and some only a single character can use (or 2 of 3). Then we have the Command Style. It is basically the foundation were your deck is placed. When the style gauge is filled you get increased stats and abilities for its duration including strong finishers. Again there are special ones and unique ones for each character. Same goes for Shot-locks. You enter a first person mode and aim for enemies until the gauge is empty. Now you fire energy projectiles at them. The battle system is quite interesting and rewarding. For the world and stories: We get new worlds and interlinked arcs which I cant spoil. There are many good and creative ideas in this game. The friendship between the characters is truly remarkable and a virtue of the story. The story itself is a tale of self discovery, friendship, exploration and shows some of the events that became important for the later games (It is the first game in the timeline approx 10 years before Kingdom Hearts 1). Of cause there are a lot of cameos. It does a very good job in foreshadowing some events. Then there are the mini games. Instead of the Colosseum Arena which was not finished back then you get the Mirage Arena with a lot of challenges. You have the excellent Command board game. It was so good that I skipped to it a lot of times. There is a racing game were you see the differences in the characters (Terra is clunky). There is the Ice-creme beat (I hate that game) and the Fruitball Beach-volleyball game which is enjoyable funny. Overall this was surprisingly good and is considered one of the best games on the PSP and in the Kingdom Hearts franchise.
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  14. Dec 2, 2014
    10
    This is absolutely fantastic and a must have for all Kingdom Hearts fan. I'm personally a HUGE fan of the series and Kingdom Hearts II and Birth by Sleep also happen to be my favourite games out of the series. The HD graphics for these games look absolutely stunning, and on top of that, I'm personally really excited to play through the Final Mixes of these great games.
  15. Nov 16, 2015
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 2.5 Remix Has KH2 Final Mix And Birth By Sleep Final Mix And Re Coded As a Movie All Up Dated In HD With Trophies With Extra Stuff A Great Follow Up From 1.5.
  16. Jul 14, 2015
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix is one the best HD collections ever released. The collections includes Kingdom Hearts 2 remix and Birth By Sleep remix. Games at the top of the series. Fans will be happy to learn that Kingdom Hearts 2 remix includes the Roxes fight, something that should have been added into the original release, along with several new optional boss fights that are bothKingdom Hearts 2.5 HD Remix is one the best HD collections ever released. The collections includes Kingdom Hearts 2 remix and Birth By Sleep remix. Games at the top of the series. Fans will be happy to learn that Kingdom Hearts 2 remix includes the Roxes fight, something that should have been added into the original release, along with several new optional boss fights that are both challenging and welcomed. Except maybe the Lingering Will fight. That will brake you in every way possible and isn't for the experienced player. If you're like me, when you finally beat him, you will hear yourself saying, "never again." This remake alone is worth the price of the collection. But than Birth By Sleep reminds you why innovation can be a good thing.

    Birth By Sleep has one of the most interesting idea's I've ever seen in a game. That idea being that you can combined two different magics and attacks, or a combination of the two, to create something new. And while Birth By Sleep isn't the first game to use this idea, it is by far a welcomed addition to the series. It is also something I hope to see return in any latter Kingdom Hearts game. The combat is smooth and the fact that you can see the story unfold from three different perspectives, with three different play styles and level designs was also a most welcomed addition to the series. I don't really know what was added to the remake, as I've only played a sort amount of the PSP version. I do know that the multiplayer was removed, and I can't tell if that's a good thing or not. However, it doesn't matter. Birth By Sleep took a chance and it payed off in it's favor.

    Sometimes a game will come along and become the best of it's receptive genera. Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of those games. And the remake is everything that Kingdom Hearts 2 is and more. It offers more story, more action and more adventure than in any previous entry. And Birth By Sleep is one of the best ports I have ever played. I will admit that there is a frame rate issue in both those games, but that's more of the PlayStation's 3 fault than anything else. If you own a PlayStation 3 and are looking for something to add to your collection, look no further than Kingdom Hearts 2 HD Remix. It's got everything fans want, and it has everything the series needs. 10/10
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  17. Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Every single positive user score is a 10, and every single negative user score is 0. I'm pretty sure this means that this game is amazing, and that the pointless haters haven't even played it.
  18. Dec 4, 2014
    10
    This is hands down the best way to experience both Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts 2, and I reckon a lot of people hav not played bbs before!!!!!!!!
  19. Dec 4, 2014
    10
    Pros:
    - 2 games in one package. Both are deep, and fun in their own way.
    - Reduced price compared to most new releases - Lots of gameplay potential, you can put a lot of hours into this game. - Final mix additions. - Birth By Sleep was originally a PSP only port. Now available to the people who may have missed that. - Returning veterans will feel right at home. - HD graphics gives
    Pros:
    - 2 games in one package. Both are deep, and fun in their own way.
    - Reduced price compared to most new releases
    - Lots of gameplay potential, you can put a lot of hours into this game.
    - Final mix additions.
    - Birth By Sleep was originally a PSP only port. Now available to the people who may have missed that.
    - Returning veterans will feel right at home.
    - HD graphics gives the game a new "shine"
    - A lot more optional content than 1.5 hd. (secret bosses, areas, items)
    - Although the story's are shorter in BBS, there are 3 protagonist. So you can chose from 3 characters, and watch as their paths cross in a 'short but sweet' story.
    - Added in Trophies (although most games nowadays has them, it gives veterans a incentive to try to complete certain task)

    Cons:
    - Beginning of KHII can be slow, and a turn off for new players.
    - Birth By Sleep doesn't have multiplayer like it did on PSP
    - The Disney worlds, and characters can be unappealing to some people.
    - The camera can be a pain sometimes (from my experience)

    In general the pros in 2.5 outweigh the cons by a huge margin. No game is perfect, but 2 fantastic games with more content than their originals for a decent price of 40$ is a steal. So why are you reading this review? There are worlds out there just waiting to be explored!
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  20. Dec 14, 2014
    10
    Ce est un grand jeu dans tous les sens. La lutte est allé le patron sentir vraiment l'excitation indescriptible. L'ajout du nouveau patron vaut vraiment 10 points pour cela. Jouer maintenant si vous habitez
  21. Dec 6, 2014
    10
    Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix AND Birth by Sleep Final Mix in HD?! (Plus bonus cutscenes of Re:Coded)
    How can you NOT give this a 10. The original Kingdom Hearts II back on PS2 alone is 10/10.
    These games have the best character design I have ever seen in anything. The environments are amazing and have come across from PS2 incredibly well. The music has been reorchestrated and sounds
    Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix AND Birth by Sleep Final Mix in HD?! (Plus bonus cutscenes of Re:Coded)
    How can you NOT give this a 10. The original Kingdom Hearts II back on PS2 alone is 10/10.
    These games have the best character design I have ever seen in anything.
    The environments are amazing and have come across from PS2 incredibly well.
    The music has been reorchestrated and sounds great.
    The animations, combat, and likeness of Disney characters is spot on.
    It has its humorous moments.
    Packed with content, Final Mix offers new abilities, secret bosses, challenges and more.
    Birth by Sleep feels as if it is a new game and it plays better than it ever had on the PSP, thanks to new controls.
    The backstory can be complicated for some, but if you understand it, it's one of the best stories to be told.

    If you're the kind of person who hates Disney or an amazing cartoon art style, dislikes a big package of amazing games which is cheaper in price than most games, don't buy this.
    But if you're a fan of Disney, or Square Enix, pick this series up. Like... right now. Go.
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  22. Dec 8, 2014
    10
    Wonderful adventure with lots of love for details. It is a Must-have for all RPG lovers. I rated this great game with 10 points. You will not regret it to add this to your game library:-)
  23. Dec 29, 2014
    10
    Kingdom Hearts is one of my favorite games because :
    1) The story Is amazing, yes its long but it is never boring with every new game, u find out more about the characters that u love, the cool thing is they are not focusing on the main character only, every new title tells a story about another character so that u know more about him.
    2) You have this felling like the characters in
    Kingdom Hearts is one of my favorite games because :
    1) The story Is amazing, yes its long but it is never boring with every new game, u find out more about the characters that u love, the cool thing is they are not focusing on the main character only, every new title tells a story about another character so that u know more about him.

    2) You have this felling like the characters in the game are real ! i mean they each have there own unique personality and goals and they are really taking there time showing u the story of each character in a way that is never boring .

    3) the Gameplay is breathtaking, Its Fast in a way u will love it you can use normal attacks along side with magic plus you can summon your old favorite Disney characters to aid u in the fight while also teaming up with others like Aladdin, peter pan and more.

    4) The Sound Tracks are top notch
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  24. Jan 25, 2015
    10
    I have been a fan of this series since the release of the first game on PS2 all of those years ago. I remember going round to my aunties on holidays and watching her play, and then one epic Christmas she brought me them both to play at mine. I was also very excited to learn that they were re-making them in HD, and trust me if you have been a fan of the series for as long as I have, you'reI have been a fan of this series since the release of the first game on PS2 all of those years ago. I remember going round to my aunties on holidays and watching her play, and then one epic Christmas she brought me them both to play at mine. I was also very excited to learn that they were re-making them in HD, and trust me if you have been a fan of the series for as long as I have, you're going to want to pick this up. They pick up a lot on what they got wrong on it's initial release, touching up on a lot of the graphical issues. Playing through Kingdom Hearts 2 has given me hours of fun and nostalgia, and I really cannot wait to then get onto Birth By Sleep. A release I have yet to play in the series. As one of the last few games being released on the PS3's long and bountiful life-span, this game on my list, is a must buy. Expand
  25. Jan 30, 2015
    10
    Spoiler- Any die-hard fan of Kingdom Hearts need this game. Following in the footsteps of KH HD1.5 ReMIX you get 3 games for the price of one. When i first discovered this series, i started with the 2nd game and loved it. Once this game was released I needed to get it. The final mix versions of KH II and KH:BBS were worth it, plus cutscenes from Re:Coded.
  26. May 23, 2015
    10
    Even though I have played these games on their respected platforms for well over 4 years I still really enjoyed this collection because in KH2 you get a ton of easily accessible post game content that will keep you busy for hours but you get an extra half hour of cut scenes and even though the game graphically isn't impressive it still looks great in HD. BBs how ever, is just ok evenEven though I have played these games on their respected platforms for well over 4 years I still really enjoyed this collection because in KH2 you get a ton of easily accessible post game content that will keep you busy for hours but you get an extra half hour of cut scenes and even though the game graphically isn't impressive it still looks great in HD. BBs how ever, is just ok even though you get a whole new story segment it feels like its not worth the effort because you either have to beat the game on critical or proud or beat it 100% on easy or standard which is quite annoying and tiresome. However this is probably my fault since I did a 100% run on the psp two months before it came out. You also get three new arena battles a slew of new commands and a better camera. Even though its a psp port it feels great on a home console. Re codded "the movie" is much better than playing the game and although not essential its still tiresome to watch.

    and finally what gives this a ten is completely irrelevant but, this game came out on my birthday which was awesome!
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  27. Apr 25, 2015
    10
    I just love this game, 10/10. The best game in this genre: the characters, the colors, the story. HD version really does justice to the classic. Play this while you wait for III. :)
  28. Oct 1, 2015
    10
    great game better then the ps2 original will recomand this game for any disney fan or even final fantasy fan
    loved the challenged they gave us too hope kh3 will be as good aas kh2 or even better
  29. Nov 2, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great, this game is perfect, amazing graphics for old gen, great gameplay, only think bad in this game is the re:coded because the graphcis, but it's nothing, I love the graphics in final part of the game vs Xenmas and vs xenahor, vanitas e braig, my god, this game is perfect Expand
  30. Apr 13, 2016
    10
    Una gran obra maestra. Es decir es el mejor juego sping off que me jugado en mi vida. Tiene buen historia, un buen argumento y una buena jugabilidad lleno de combos y magia. Es un juego lleno de magia y amistad que tiene buena coherencia en los pequeños fragmentos de cada mundo. Las invocaciones un poco facha, pero las habilidades y las fusiones de 10! He de decir que es el primer juegoUna gran obra maestra. Es decir es el mejor juego sping off que me jugado en mi vida. Tiene buen historia, un buen argumento y una buena jugabilidad lleno de combos y magia. Es un juego lleno de magia y amistad que tiene buena coherencia en los pequeños fragmentos de cada mundo. Las invocaciones un poco facha, pero las habilidades y las fusiones de 10! He de decir que es el primer juego de Disney que me gusta, sobre todo el carácter de la maldad suprema de los villanos. En resumen, una obra maestra! Sigue así Nomura!! Expand
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 58 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 58
  2. Negative: 0 out of 58
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 4, 2015
    50
    Those who want to relive PS2 days might pick this up, but the rest will probably be put off by these oldies. [02/2015, p.53]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Feb 7, 2015
    70
    Fails to offer enough content that's new. [Feb 2015, p.92]
  3. 80
    Quotation forthcoming.