Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue

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  1. geo333
    Apr 26, 2023
    7
    It's relatively short in terms of collection of games than its predecessor but it helps proceed the story to its conclusion. Overall, I must buy if you played the previous remixes or never got to play one of the games in this collection.
  2. aaronnmp96
    Jan 31, 2023
    6
    It's fun, but it leaves a lot to be desired, Aqua's game is better but it's very short, the story doesn't progress until the end of Dreams drop distance...
  3. Flounder
    Dec 29, 2022
    9
    A great continuation of my kingdom hearts journey:
    Dream drop distance is a 9/10, the gameplay is ridiculously fun and the story although confusing at times, is still a fun ride, very underrated game.
    The prologue is a fun little distraction, however I only enjoyed it because I lnew I was getting into basically a tech demo, still the best tech demo I ever played. Lastly the union movie    A great continuation of my kingdom hearts journey:
    Dream drop distance is a 9/10, the gameplay is ridiculously fun and the story although confusing at times, is still a fun ride, very underrated game.
    The prologue is a fun little distraction, however I only enjoyed it because I lnew I was getting into basically a tech demo, still the best tech demo I ever played.
    Lastly the union movie was a really fun watch although it ends way to quickly and you need an hour long youtube video to explain to you what happened after unless you want to play some mobile games.    … Expand
  4. LittleSticker
    Aug 26, 2022
    8
    i like 0.2 cuz you get to play as aqua and she's cool
    dream drop distance is fun but Xemnas destroys my cheeks like bro your voice is cool and stuff but like at least take me out to dinner first
  5. Warh
    Jul 30, 2022
    9
    Amazing and beautiful experience with enhanced graphics all of the games are worth remembering and memorising
  6. JACOBJAKE
    Nov 26, 2021
    10
  7. Elite_Soldier
    Nov 21, 2020
    7
    A great compilation that features old and new adventures in the Kingdom Hearts series, featuring the 5-year-old 3DS title Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance in new HD, new 5 hour+ game Birth by Sleep 0.2 and 1-hour long movie X Back Cover.
  8. Endory
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a package that has an HD version of the Nintendo 3DS game "Dream Drop Distance", a little story for one of the characters which is like a demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 and an 1 hour movie which dives deeper in the lore of the franchise.

    The HD version of Dream Drop Distance is very well made. Storywise, it is a bridge game between Kingdom    Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a package that has an HD version of the Nintendo 3DS game "Dream Drop Distance", a little story for one of the characters which is like a demo for Kingdom Hearts 3 and an 1 hour movie which dives deeper in the lore of the franchise.

    The HD version of Dream Drop Distance is very well made. Storywise, it is a bridge game between Kingdom Hearts 2 and 3 which sets up the eventy for Kingdom Hearts 3. It is also a relatively long game where the main story is like 25-30 hours and also has some side content to explore.

    All in all I think it is a good package to enjoy before playing Kingdom Hearts 3. Since the games are older though, I don't think it is worth full price, but this is really subjective. I think right now it's worth like 20-30 Dollars.    … Expand
  9. frederik1478
    Sep 16, 2020
    3
    It's money for a demo and Nintendo 3dS game that is complete 4 out of 10 , Let's start with the good Aqua journey through Darkness , It's good it's a good teaser for Kingdom Hearts 3 is it worth money,,, no . Kingdom Hearts dream Drop Distance is a game where you have to play an awkward dog game pet Simulator to get all the combat abilities And the music for the pet parts is someIt's money for a demo and Nintendo 3dS game that is complete 4 out of 10 , Let's start with the good Aqua journey through Darkness , It's good it's a good teaser for Kingdom Hearts 3 is it worth money,,, no . Kingdom Hearts dream Drop Distance is a game where you have to play an awkward dog game pet Simulator to get all the combat abilities And the music for the pet parts is some horrible children's tune , And just like Birth by Sleep you can completely trivialize the game by just using the Certain abilities in dream Drop Distance spell balloons. don't waste your money just go direct to Kingdom Hearts 3 and never look back… Expand
  10. Raado-san
    Jul 26, 2020
    5
    I believe the only point to buy this one was the tech demo of Birth By Sleep 0.2 as it looks ealry version of KH3 yeah it was good but it was short and the DDD wasn't fun to begin with.
  11. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Review for .2 A Fragmentary Passage: Just way too short. Such a fun playthrough though. Showcase for what is to come in Kingdom Hearts III.
  12. Empyrea
    Jan 13, 2020
    6
    I played Dream drop distance for 7 hours until I got stuck (more or less half of the game). Graphics could be much better for a ps4 game. Plus, it feels repetitive and you'll why if you play this game. About gameplay, I prefer the normal gameplay of KH1 and 2 but they always keep trying different things and fail to improve the gameplay. I only played this game for 1 and a half hours untilI played Dream drop distance for 7 hours until I got stuck (more or less half of the game). Graphics could be much better for a ps4 game. Plus, it feels repetitive and you'll why if you play this game. About gameplay, I prefer the normal gameplay of KH1 and 2 but they always keep trying different things and fail to improve the gameplay. I only played this game for 1 and a half hours until I got stuck. I know I could finish this game if I look for information in the internet but because I'm not really interested in KH games anymore I'll just pass. The best of 0.2 Birth by sleep (the second game) is its graphics. Finally! A ps4 KH game with decent graphics! They didn't screw up the gameplay so this is another good thing. The bad thing is that it has too many and complicated puzzles.… Expand
  13. guiletheguiles
    Sep 2, 2019
    7
    I started playing this game thinking it was going to be a disappointment.
    Boy, was I wrong.
    I loved the game!
    The battle system is amazing, the worlds are pretty, it's challenging as hell, characters are cool and bosses are fun.
    Had real good time with it.

    2 things really bothered me, though: The Spirit System and the awkward writing.
    Other than that, it's focking nice!
  14. VirgonoShaka
    Aug 13, 2019
    6
    So the final compilation for Kingdom Hearts before 3? Featuring a ok port of an ok 3DS game with confusing story even by KH standards. A 4 hour prelude to 3 that offers an actual good gameplay demo for 3 and a solid story. And an absolute bleh of cutscenes from a mobile game in Japan that have terrible dialogue, doesn't explain anything, and has some lines that could have been on ResidentSo the final compilation for Kingdom Hearts before 3? Featuring a ok port of an ok 3DS game with confusing story even by KH standards. A 4 hour prelude to 3 that offers an actual good gameplay demo for 3 and a solid story. And an absolute bleh of cutscenes from a mobile game in Japan that have terrible dialogue, doesn't explain anything, and has some lines that could have been on Resident Evil (the classic one). For full price? Yep... not feeling it, but... if you are a KH fan buy it on sale and at least has some ok value. Can't say for anyone else. Expected more out of a final game before KH3.… Expand
  15. 123Heyitsme
    Jun 23, 2019
    8
    This collection is fairly good. The .02 birth by sleep part of the collection is done fairly well and Dream drop distance is a pretty great game as well. As for the movie I would say it's only okay. But overall I think it's worth a buy
  16. FreedomFighters
    Apr 2, 2019
    7
    I have to ask, am I the only one that was a bit baffled when I heard this was a thing? Sure, "Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance" was the only "Kingdom Hearts" game that wasn't on consoles in some form or fashion (be it playable or through the Theater Mode), but I had to wonder at the time if this was just another excuse to keep us away from "Kingdom Hearts III." Hell, when you slap aI have to ask, am I the only one that was a bit baffled when I heard this was a thing? Sure, "Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance" was the only "Kingdom Hearts" game that wasn't on consoles in some form or fashion (be it playable or through the Theater Mode), but I had to wonder at the time if this was just another excuse to keep us away from "Kingdom Hearts III." Hell, when you slap a number like 2.8 on the game, I immediately start lining a list of questions (first of them being, "what the hell are you doing over there?"). But okay, this was our last step before "Kingdom Hearts III," so does Square Enix still do good things with it? Well, sure!
    "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue" (wow, that's an unwieldy title) brings with it largely new content: outside of the "Dream Drop Distance" port (which, in and of itself is a nice and well made port), this collection comes with "Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth By Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage" (jeez, another wild title), which is essentially a demo to prepare you for "Kingdom Hearts III," and it also comes with the "Kingdom Heart χ Back Cover" cinematic film, telling the story of new characters, The Foretellers. This is a nice, short film that adds some new development to an already detailed story, but the real cream of the crop is "A Fragmentary Passage," a three-hour demo of sorts that has great combat, beautiful level designs, and some overall rip-roaring gameplay while it lasts. The collection as a whole also continues to tick all the presentation boxes that the series is known for, specifically the beautiful graphics, smooth controls and fantastic soundtrack.
    Unfortunately, this package is far from perfect: for starters, the frustrating Drop mechanic from "Dream Drop Distance" is only made worse when playing on a console, and it seems like the one handheld-to-console "Kingdom Hearts" port that benefits the least from said move. Furthermore, while "Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover" does a nice job developing the Foretellers and keeping things short...let's be honest, the story of this series is already lop-sided and bizarre as it is, do we need to be more confused? And further, while "A Fragmentary Passage" is the real prize of the collection, it does suffer a bit from an inconsistent frame rate, which is disappointing given that the gameplay is so strong and it gives a great idea of how "Kingdom Hearts III" will play.
    All in all, "Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue" (Square, what the hell is the matter with your titles) is wholly unnecessary, and it's gonna be perplexing and unwieldy to some hardcore fans. Yet, this is still a well-made collection that did a nice job holding fans over until "Kingdom Hearts III" finally released. It's definitely not the best of the many "Kingdom Hearts" collections, but it's definitely worth a shot if you're a big fan of the series.
    Final rating: 7 out of 10 "Good"    … Expand
  17. aditya1101
    Mar 7, 2019
    6
    I find the kingdom hearts series to be super inconsistent in terms of gameplay, story, visuals, and characters. Some of the stuff in these games is so cool, and at other times I feel bogged down by overly contrived plot points or gameplay elements that honestly add nothing other than confusion. I love this series and will probably continue to play every new game, but I always feel likeI find the kingdom hearts series to be super inconsistent in terms of gameplay, story, visuals, and characters. Some of the stuff in these games is so cool, and at other times I feel bogged down by overly contrived plot points or gameplay elements that honestly add nothing other than confusion. I love this series and will probably continue to play every new game, but I always feel like there's so much more that could've been done to make these games better.… Expand
  18. abekdd
    Mar 5, 2019
    7
    Si no fuera por mi amor a esta saga y por la opción de disfrutar de Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance en español, me parecería una total tomadura de pelo. Kingdom Hearts 0.2: A Fragmentary Passage no es más que una demo de la tercera entrega, poniéndonos en la piel de una Aqua que deberá enfrentarse a sus miedos y enemigos en el Reino de la Oscuridad. Por su parte, DDD, el título de 3DS,Si no fuera por mi amor a esta saga y por la opción de disfrutar de Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance en español, me parecería una total tomadura de pelo. Kingdom Hearts 0.2: A Fragmentary Passage no es más que una demo de la tercera entrega, poniéndonos en la piel de una Aqua que deberá enfrentarse a sus miedos y enemigos en el Reino de la Oscuridad. Por su parte, DDD, el título de 3DS, es uno de los más ambiciosos de la franquicia, pero el sistema de captura de aliados, las historias capadas y, por encima de todo ello, el sopor (que puede fastidiarte una pelea final a mitad de la misma) hacen de esta obra un quiero y no puedo constante, recordándonos la grandeza de otros juegos como KH 2 o Birth By Sleep. Aún así, resultan imprescindibles para el devenir de los acontecimientos, más aún si tenemos en cuenta la película, X Back Cover, que también se encuentra disponible en este pack. Si eres fan de la saga es una genial oportunidad para disfrutar de dos entregas y un filme de la misma, pero, bajo mi punto de vista, empieza a representar la decadencia de una franquicia que debió dar un giro hace mucho tiempo.… Expand
  19. joejoegamer50
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    i cant express enough the love i have for all the charecters and story of this saga. loves DDD HD and 0.2 cant wait for the next saga witht he foretellers and master of masters....... LOVE KINGDOM HEARTS ALL DAY EVERY **** DAYYY
  20. Xesger
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    8.7 from me as a hardcore fan.

    Great port of the 3DS game, looks damn fine on PS4 Pro. The 0.2 Passage needed way more depth tbh and Aqua is fan favourite for a reason, was a bit of a shame it was so short, it's the main reason I marked this down from 10 as that was more of a tech demo than a game (like Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes). The movie for Kingdom Hearts Chi: Back    8.7 from me as a hardcore fan.

    Great port of the 3DS game, looks damn fine on PS4 Pro.

    The 0.2 Passage needed way more depth tbh and Aqua is fan favourite for a reason, was a bit of a shame it was so short, it's the main reason I marked this down from 10 as that was more of a tech demo than a game (like Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes).

    The movie for Kingdom Hearts Chi: Back Cover is another reason this earns a 9. It's shorter than the other KH movies from 1.5 HD Remix and 2.5 HD Remix films they had and as a result, could've elaborated a bit more and pushed more animation in it (something all of them are lacking tbh), however voice acting is epic and it is rather attractive still. Story makes you want more.

    I'm generous with the 9 by a bit, 8/10s are understandable ratings also.    … Expand
  21. Varhe20
    Feb 13, 2019
    8
    Definitely not as much value as the 1.5 and 2.5 final mix collection, but great none the less. Dream drop distance is great, but the Disney worlds felt a bit like filler this time and I was ultimately interested in the main plot a lot more. The plot can get a bit confusing, but it's still fairly easy to follow. A really good game, but probably not worth the 60 dollar price tag. 0.2 doesn'tDefinitely not as much value as the 1.5 and 2.5 final mix collection, but great none the less. Dream drop distance is great, but the Disney worlds felt a bit like filler this time and I was ultimately interested in the main plot a lot more. The plot can get a bit confusing, but it's still fairly easy to follow. A really good game, but probably not worth the 60 dollar price tag. 0.2 doesn't bring a lot of value to the collection, but is still an extremely enjoyable experience.

    The movie on the collection is amazing. I found it extremely interesting and it will play a huge role in the future of the series. I'm excited to learn more about these characters in future installations. Overall the collection is really good, if you can get it at a discounted price.    … Expand
  22. SolarConker
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    DDD has one of the arguably best combat in the franchise and the X back cover gave some insight to the fore tellers but it didn't show enough in my opinion but just the basics and gave a kind of demo for KH 3 with fragmentary passage
  23. Elmejoh
    Jan 14, 2019
    0
    Esta critica se eliminara dentro de unos días.
    Mi teoría empieza en KH1, cuando Sora dice que ha tenido sueños muy raros. Yo creo que no se refiere a la tormenta de la isla si no en realidad al final de lo que será la franquicia. Todo ha sido un sueño de un niño con cáncer y sin piernas(why not?), al que le encanta las películs de Disney y los Final Fantasy, por ese motivo se monta su    Esta critica se eliminara dentro de unos días.
    Mi teoría empieza en KH1, cuando Sora dice que ha tenido sueños muy raros. Yo creo que no se refiere a la tormenta de la isla si no en realidad al final de lo que será la franquicia. Todo ha sido un sueño de un niño con cáncer y sin piernas(why not?), al que le encanta las películs de Disney y los Final Fantasy, por ese motivo se monta su mundo de Fantasía.    … Expand
  24. maturene
    Dec 22, 2018
    8
    Luego escribo una review desas que ahora mismo me da pereza y tal. me cagoento
  25. NouZeM
    Nov 7, 2018
    8
    Último recopilatorio donde se portea un juego de 3DS y se vive el prólogo de KH3.
    Sin duda, te pone los dientes largos, lo recomiendo :)
  26. Trunks252
    Apr 22, 2018
    8
    I paid 30$ for this, and that's what I'd say this game is worth (Given KH 1.5 + 2.5 is worth $60)

    That said, there's some fun gameplay here. KH 3d has fun combat, and flowmotion is an interesting way to move around and unleash special moves. Unfortunately the story, writing, and a few gameplay ideas are questionable. "Dropping" serves no purpose other than being one of the "D's" in 3D,    I paid 30$ for this, and that's what I'd say this game is worth (Given KH 1.5 + 2.5 is worth $60)

    That said, there's some fun gameplay here. KH 3d has fun combat, and flowmotion is an interesting way to move around and unleash special moves. Unfortunately the story, writing, and a few gameplay ideas are questionable. "Dropping" serves no purpose other than being one of the "D's" in 3D, which is a dumb idea to base your whole game around. The entire premise is silly and potentially frustrating, but fortunately doesn't impact the game much. The story is confusing as usual, although this time even more so. My advice would be to turn your brain off and enjoy the individual world's stories.

    On the bright side, KH 0.2 was a wonderful glimpse into the future KH 3, and is a good game on it's own merit. Aqua's journey into the abyss was interesting and fun, and shed some new light on certain events from past games and hinted at future events.    … Expand
  27. Akmaro
    Jan 8, 2018
    8
    At the time of release, it was $60, which is unnecessarily expensive for a bundle that is a glorified demo of Kingdom Hearts 3, a remaster of Dream Drop Distance, and a 1 hour movie set in the time of the key-blade war. However, for $30, this is a great collection, 0.2 is a truly exciting entry into the series with a very character driven and surprisingly depressing story revolving aroundAt the time of release, it was $60, which is unnecessarily expensive for a bundle that is a glorified demo of Kingdom Hearts 3, a remaster of Dream Drop Distance, and a 1 hour movie set in the time of the key-blade war. However, for $30, this is a great collection, 0.2 is a truly exciting entry into the series with a very character driven and surprisingly depressing story revolving around Aqua and her time in the realm of darkness. Fit with great game play that is a little rough at times, (but will certainly be fixed in KH3, don't worry.), albeit it is short, what's there is great, similar to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes in a sense. The movie, Back Cover, is interesting, but only for people truly interested in Kingdom Hearts back story. Dream Drop Distance is still a good game, and has never been better than on the PS4, albeit the story gets a little too out of hand, It's characters are still endearing and It's overall connection to the broad story of Kingdom Hearts is enthralling and wraps it up in a nice little bow, amping up the excitement and possibilities for Kingdom Hearts 3.… Expand
  28. Slytherin
    Aug 18, 2017
    6
    The worst Kingdom Hearts Collection to date but it does include Kingdom Hearts 2.8 which is a nice game with wonderful graphics and it will give you a taste of Kingdom Hearts 3
  29. ZeoN
    May 29, 2017
    9
    Un Kingdom Hearts 3D rematerizado que traia muchisimas innovaciones de movimiento para la saga.Un Kingdom Hearts 0.2 con Unreal Engine 4 con bajones de FPS pero muy disfrutable,muy pulido y bastante bien cuidado.Obra maestra
  30. MetaPerky37
    May 17, 2017
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 2.8 is nowhere near as bad as people describe it. It's a bit short, yes, but the experience is still worth the wait. Dream Drop Distance runs at a crisp 60fps, 0.2 has...well, great graphics (although the Sleeping Beauty level might need a bit of work.), and Back Cover, while nothing too new, was an exciting movie from start to finish. All in all, this game, along withKingdom Hearts 2.8 is nowhere near as bad as people describe it. It's a bit short, yes, but the experience is still worth the wait. Dream Drop Distance runs at a crisp 60fps, 0.2 has...well, great graphics (although the Sleeping Beauty level might need a bit of work.), and Back Cover, while nothing too new, was an exciting movie from start to finish. All in all, this game, along with 1.5+2.5 on the PS4, is virtually everything you can have while you wait for Kingdom Hearts 3.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 48 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 69
  3. Negative: 0 out of 69
  1. CD-Action
    Apr 5, 2017
    70
    A bundle consisting of a terrible, nightmarishly dumb movie, a remake of a rather mediocre 3DS game, and a prologue to Kingdom Hearts III is not the best investment you can imagine. It does show though that Kingdom Hearts and Unreal Engine 4 is a match made in heaven. [04/2017, p.72]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Mar 26, 2017
    70
    At this point you’re probably wondering: if 2.8’s best bit is that brief, is 2.8 even worth it? Honestly, you’ll have to follow your heart on that one. [April 2016, p77]
  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Mar 18, 2017
    60
    Rather than a game, it is a spilled drawer with Kingdom Hearts label. One Nintendo remake, one movie and one good, but short game. We were expecting more. [Issue#272]
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