Kingdom Hearts III

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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2513 Ratings

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  1. YannySp101
    Oct 30, 2021
    8
    Before diving to the heart (pun intended) of my review, I think it's worth mentioning that Kingdom Hearts III is not a sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, but it's the conclusion of the entire series, including the spin-offs.
    Fortunately for newcomers like me, Kingdom Hearts III does re-cap parts of the story from the previous Kingdom Hearts games in different ways, making Kingdom Hearts III's    Before diving to the heart (pun intended) of my review, I think it's worth mentioning that Kingdom Hearts III is not a sequel to Kingdom Hearts II, but it's the conclusion of the entire series, including the spin-offs.
    Fortunately for newcomers like me, Kingdom Hearts III does re-cap parts of the story from the previous Kingdom Hearts games in different ways, making Kingdom Hearts III's story easier to follow. However, just like in the previous Kingdom Hearts games, Kingdom Hearts III's story is convoluted and the writing is weak for the most part... but I didn't hate it, even though some cutscenes are overly long and the pacing has issues.
    The gameplay is great though despite being very easy, and it's extremely diverse; there are so many different things to do, it's actually impressive.
    The characters - including the Disney characters - are pretty good too.
    The visuals are stunning and the music is really good.
    Also, the Disney worlds represented in Kingdom Hearts III are the highlight of the game by far; they're absolutely wonderful!
    The new outfits, Keyblades and U.I. changes are cool as well.
    Now, I don't know if it's an unpopular opinion, but honestly, I don't like how some Disney characters are major party members in this game because it ruins the immersion for me; I'd prefer if all of the Disney characters in this game were side-characters in different Disney worlds, but it's not a big deal at all.

    Pros:
    + Intriguing premise
    + Charming characters
    + Exciting gameplay
    + Impressive Disney worlds
    + Gorgeous visuals and music

    Cons:
    - Poor writing
    - Long cutscenes & pacing issues
    - Too easy

    Narrative: 4/10
    Gameplay: 8/10
    Content: 7/10
    Characters: 7/10
    Music: 8/10
    Art Style: 10/10

    Final Rating: 8/10
    - Great -
    Despite its fair amount of flaws, Kingdom Hearts III made me feel like a kid again at times and that's one of the sweetest compliments I can give to a videogame.

    Do I recommend it?:
    For newcomers, I'd recommend reading a summary of the stories in the previous Kingdom Hearts games or play Kingdom Hearts: The Story So Far before playing Kingdom Hearts III.
    Fans of the series must play this game.    … Expand
  2. aeroslimshady
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Fantastic game in almost every way. Easily one of the best action RPGs ever made and one of the most visually impressive games in the 8th generation.
  3. Amrah
    Jul 25, 2023
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 es una mágica aventura que te lleva a través del multiverso de Disney con algunas de sus mas iconicas recientes películas. Mejora notablemente la jugabilidad con respecto a pasadas entregas añadiendo nuevas mecánicas que abren muchas posibilidades.

    Artisticamente es una delicia la cual y visualmente queda muy cerca de las producciones de Pixar en calidad. Acompañado de    Kingdom Hearts 3 es una mágica aventura que te lleva a través del multiverso de Disney con algunas de sus mas iconicas recientes películas. Mejora notablemente la jugabilidad con respecto a pasadas entregas añadiendo nuevas mecánicas que abren muchas posibilidades.

    Artisticamente es una delicia la cual y visualmente queda muy cerca de las producciones de Pixar en calidad. Acompañado de unos gráficos espectaculares, detallados y muy brillantes que hacen uso de una serie de efectos llenos de partículas que muestran un buen uso del Unreal Engine 4.
    La música es emotiva con temas clásicos de las películas así como de la saga en sí que enfatizan la acción.

    Definitivamente es un juego para toda la familia y que pueden contemplar los niños sin problemas de que vean cosas inapropiadas como suele suceder hoy en día.    … Expand
  4. drseven
    Jul 8, 2023
    9
    Game with the magic that characterizes the saga. History has reached a point where it makes no sense. For the rest, the game is superfine to play and on a difficult level +. The DLC combats are where the combat really shines and they make it a great game
  5. zasaz13
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    AMAZING. This is the best KH in my opinion. Amazing history and amazing combat system.
  6. geo333
    May 8, 2023
    8
    Great Video Game, very fun and enjoyable to listen to, and has amazing graphics

    Update: after playing the whole game series from 1 and portable games; this game is like Arkham Knight where the main story is just the conclusion of it, and in that regard, it's a great game however is not best as i think the second game is the best of the series.
  7. Flounder
    Apr 29, 2023
    8
    An absolutly fantastic finale to kingdom hearts full of nothing but pay offs for everything the series has done, even pays off the mobile games in a satisfying way. The only major issue is its difficulty and by that I mean the complete lack of it, the game at times is laughably easy.
  8. Salad_Boy999
    Nov 16, 2022
    10
    If we're talking pre Re:Mind I would've given it an 8.5. Amazing visuals, lovely level design, iffy story though it has its charm if you're a diehard fan like me, and the combat is ridiculously fun. Not to mention the phenomenal soundtracks with some renditions being better than their original compositions (in my opinion). But with Re:Mind's inclusion... my god. The combat is so muchIf we're talking pre Re:Mind I would've given it an 8.5. Amazing visuals, lovely level design, iffy story though it has its charm if you're a diehard fan like me, and the combat is ridiculously fun. Not to mention the phenomenal soundtracks with some renditions being better than their original compositions (in my opinion). But with Re:Mind's inclusion... my god. The combat is so much better, the limitcut bosses are some of the best in the series (especially the super secret one) and it fixed the problems I originally had the story. If you were to pick up KH3, pick it up alongside Re:Mind, but if you can't do that KH3 alone should be good enough to satisfy you.… Expand
  9. hector_bcn98
    Nov 16, 2022
    8
    Cómo no hablar de decepción con esta entrega si es uno de los juegos con menor dificultad que he jugado en mi vida, casi tratandote como un niño de 5 años, sin incluir ningun personaje de Final Fantasy y narrando una historia inentendible por culpa de tantos y tantos años de enrevesarla con doscientas entregas en ochenta y cuatro plataformas diferentes. Y para colmo, el final te lo cuentanCómo no hablar de decepción con esta entrega si es uno de los juegos con menor dificultad que he jugado en mi vida, casi tratandote como un niño de 5 años, sin incluir ningun personaje de Final Fantasy y narrando una historia inentendible por culpa de tantos y tantos años de enrevesarla con doscientas entregas en ochenta y cuatro plataformas diferentes. Y para colmo, el final te lo cuentan en un DLC. Jugablemente posiblemente sea el mejor, claro, pero es que faltaría más, joder.… Expand
  10. ShinishiKudo
    Aug 4, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stole my Heart again
    Visually its breathtaking, Gameplay wise its fun, story wise it contiunes the saga that was build up over all older titles. In term of an final conclusion it is not fully forfilling. This story changes some of the fates of previous characters wich take a bit of the deph of and sad moments from other games away mostly Birth by Sleep. The ending ´makes me rly emotinal but is also not rly an ending. But the small critisim away its still a fantastic game.    … Expand
  11. 1ntersect
    May 21, 2022
    8
    I've never been more contradicted about any game. I want to love this game, I do. But there are few things that bug me too much. I love the worlds and the Kingdom Hearts franchise in general, but this is definitely my biggest disappointment yet. (until the Re Mind dlc)
    All and all, the Disney worlds look amazing, game is fun to play but all the carousels whatsoever bring the experience a    I've never been more contradicted about any game. I want to love this game, I do. But there are few things that bug me too much. I love the worlds and the Kingdom Hearts franchise in general, but this is definitely my biggest disappointment yet. (until the Re Mind dlc)
    All and all, the Disney worlds look amazing, game is fun to play but all the carousels whatsoever bring the experience a bit down. Also, I think the story isn't as captivating as its predecessors.    … Expand
  12. Davvee
    Mar 17, 2022
    9
    KH3 concludes an arc started with 358/2, days, Recoded, and Birth by sleep where everything finaly comes together for the final battle against Xehanort. If your looking for setup it happens in those games, KH3 is the last piece in the Dark Seeker saga and return to full action combat first, rpg second formula, and osaka's (non numbered titles developers) first mainline KH game so they doKH3 concludes an arc started with 358/2, days, Recoded, and Birth by sleep where everything finaly comes together for the final battle against Xehanort. If your looking for setup it happens in those games, KH3 is the last piece in the Dark Seeker saga and return to full action combat first, rpg second formula, and osaka's (non numbered titles developers) first mainline KH game so they do stumble here and there, but nothing game breaking unlesss all you want is the same combat from Kh2FM

    These games are made with love and honesty, but also require alot of dedication as there is alot to do. KH3 is not much different in that regard not counting a few elements from the last numbered titles. These games are not for everyone but if it hits you it hits you. If you never played KH before try it. You might like it.    … Expand
  13. accursedblade
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpeice. Amazing graphics, insane story, beautiful worlds, incredible music, versatile gameplay, just a 10/10 in all aspects.
  14. Fhaheenk
    Feb 21, 2022
    9
    Half the time I had no idea what's going on.

    That didn't stop me from having a blast with the combat and getting slightly obsessed with understanding the lore. I remember playing KH1 and KH2 back in school and no convoluted story will ever get me to dislike this series. KH3 is an awesome game with interesting characters and an exciting journey concluding. I really hope they soon    Half the time I had no idea what's going on.

    That didn't stop me from having a blast with the combat and getting slightly obsessed with understanding the lore. I remember playing KH1 and KH2 back in school and no convoluted story will ever get me to dislike this series.

    KH3 is an awesome game with interesting characters and an exciting journey concluding. I really hope they soon announce a KH4    … Expand
  15. Kostas101
    Nov 21, 2021
    8
    Traveling to different Worlds and making new friends, this is pretty much how I see Kingdom Hearts. It's worth to mention that this was my first Kingdom Hearts game, but I did read a summary of the lore and the previous games, and I can safely say that I understood the story... or some of it, but unfortunately the story is indeed overly complicated and it didn't click with me, so I knewTraveling to different Worlds and making new friends, this is pretty much how I see Kingdom Hearts. It's worth to mention that this was my first Kingdom Hearts game, but I did read a summary of the lore and the previous games, and I can safely say that I understood the story... or some of it, but unfortunately the story is indeed overly complicated and it didn't click with me, so I knew from the get-go that I shouldn't expect great story writing. The best things about the game are the magnificent worlds, gorgeous visuals, spectacular music and enjoyable gameplay mechanics. In the end I was left satisfied, but there is some wasted potential here.… Expand
  16. Toska123
    Oct 17, 2021
    8
    Out of all the Kingdom Hearts games I have played (1, 2, the DS one with the fraction of days), I think this one had the least amount of Heart, ironically. The gameplay was very smooth and solid, but it was a bit on the easy side, and the Disneyland rides felt out of place and incredibly OP--to the point where I was avoiding using them in order to make fights harder and more fun. Overall,Out of all the Kingdom Hearts games I have played (1, 2, the DS one with the fraction of days), I think this one had the least amount of Heart, ironically. The gameplay was very smooth and solid, but it was a bit on the easy side, and the Disneyland rides felt out of place and incredibly OP--to the point where I was avoiding using them in order to make fights harder and more fun. Overall, it was a fun game and a so-so kingdom hearts game still deserves at least an 8, and I think that that says something about the series, regardless of how convoluted the story is.… Expand
  17. Play4Thrill
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Despite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they haveDespite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they have very high stakes and the game does a great job in making the player feel like they are in the center of each confrontation.… Expand
  18. Soraroronoa
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Just Amazing, big plus if you have knowledge of disneyland parks because there are lots of winks
  19. guimalves
    Aug 4, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good game but not ez for newcomers bit lady long fana it Will be great ending for xehanort saga… Expand
  20. dottorfrizzino
    May 24, 2021
    10
    this game took 12 years to coming but it was absolutely worth it,ok the story is confusing, the ultima weapon in a pain in the *** more than kh1 and 2 but this game is GREAT buy it kh fans!
  21. MythicalDreams
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    This is the best game of the past decade for me. Sora taught me on change and friendship. And it was the game that made me mature. The combos are wicked, the story is good, the characters are inspiring, the voices are on spot, and the soundtrack is spectacular. Definitely a game that I would strongly recommend. Don't Buy Balan Wonderworld, buy this game instead.
  22. marvsfontanilla
    Mar 31, 2021
    8
    Story: 7
    Graphics: 8
    Sound: 8
    Gameplay: 7
    Game Time: 30 Hours (Main Stlory)
  23. Ostarina
    Feb 6, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is awesome for kingdom hearts fans but in the final sora sacrifices himself i **** play 6 games for this sorry my bad english… Expand
  24. Empyrea
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    I think this game would deserve an 8'5. It seems thought-out and polish. Graphics are good, the plot got really messy after the first Kingdom Hearts and they messed it up, so don't worry much about it if you don't follow the plot; just defeat the baddies and enjoy the new Disney worlds, which is the essence of this game. A bad thing from this game is that it hasn't autosaved and it shouldI think this game would deserve an 8'5. It seems thought-out and polish. Graphics are good, the plot got really messy after the first Kingdom Hearts and they messed it up, so don't worry much about it if you don't follow the plot; just defeat the baddies and enjoy the new Disney worlds, which is the essence of this game. A bad thing from this game is that it hasn't autosaved and it should have because when you finish a world there are many dialogues and you can't save. This would be my main complaint. It took me almost 31 hours in normal difficulty, fighting with almost every enemy I found and I only died once (in fact twice if I count the time that an item saved me) at the end of this game. Be adviced that the final battle is long and it is the most difficult. If you are used to games I'd recommend you to play in normal. If you are new with games try easy and if you are a pro or you want to spend time leveling your team, try the difficult level. To sum up, a must have game if you played and liked KH1 (and 2 too) and like Disney movies. Specially recommended for teenagers in my opinon. P.S: Don't waste your time looking for the Mickey mouse symbols. I finished the game with only 24 out of 90. They say that in normal difficulty you can see a secret ending if you find at least half of them but I took a picture of all the symbols I found and I'm still far from that achievement. I think I'll watch in youtube directly.… Expand
  25. Lyanan
    Jan 19, 2021
    10
    A trilha sonora da saga continua impecavel, e o sistema novo de transformações é tão divertido, e deixa o jogo mais dinãmico
  26. Vidabry
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Kingdom hearts 3 é um jogo feito para os fans da franquia, impossível jogar sem conhecer os jogos anteriores da serie. Sua história complexa esta de volta nesse título, porém é uma história compreensível para aqueles que seguem todos os jogos da série.
    Usando o poder da geração atual de consoles, a square conseguiu trazer um jogo muito bonito, e pela primeira vez os mundos Disney estão    Kingdom hearts 3 é um jogo feito para os fans da franquia, impossível jogar sem conhecer os jogos anteriores da serie. Sua história complexa esta de volta nesse título, porém é uma história compreensível para aqueles que seguem todos os jogos da série.
    Usando o poder da geração atual de consoles, a square conseguiu trazer um jogo muito bonito, e pela primeira vez os mundos Disney estão mais vivos, contando com a presença de npcs em suas cidades que dialogam entre si, o que da uma perspectiva vem melhor que os mundos vazios que tinhamos antes nos outros jogos da serie. Algo que fez falta nesse jogo foram os chefes que em sua maioria são heartless maiores e mais fortes, quase não contando mais com os vilões da disney. E deixo também uma crítica a dificuldade do jogo que mesmo no modo proud não oferece um grande desafio.
    Kingdom hearts 3 é um jogo pra quem ja segue a serie desde o seu primeiro jogo de 2002,e que encerra de maneira bem empolgante a história que veio sendo contada durante todos esses anos. Um verdadeiro presente para os fans.    … Expand
  27. DemixJames
    Nov 25, 2020
    8
    When it comes to its technical aspects KH3 is TOP. But, story wise is pitiful at best. Nomura needs to let FF13Versus go, otherwise Remind would have been even better. Also, I have to add that the game is an 8 now that it has Remind, I probably give the game alone a 6 or so.
  28. Kingdomhear
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Bellissimo come il resto della saga !! Ottimo gameplay storia personaggi...davvero incantevole
  29. Endory
    Oct 10, 2020
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is the first true attempt for the franchise as a current gen HD title and was developed with the Unreal Engine 4.

    The game continues the story of the franchise and serves as a closure to the "First Phase" of Kingdom Hearts. It is by no means a perfect game and also has its negatives when you look at it critically like some level designs, pacing of the story and some    Kingdom Hearts 3 is the first true attempt for the franchise as a current gen HD title and was developed with the Unreal Engine 4.

    The game continues the story of the franchise and serves as a closure to the "First Phase" of Kingdom Hearts.

    It is by no means a perfect game and also has its negatives when you look at it critically like some level designs, pacing of the story and some gameplay mechanics.

    But all in all I really enjoyed what I get. A 3rd full game with Sora where you are companied from Donald and Goofy just like the first and the second game. The Graphics and animations are really well made. And the soundtrack is thanks to the composer Yoko Shimomura great as always.

    If you like Action RPG's, Disney or Anime, you should give Kingdom Hearts 3 a shot. You might like it. :-)

    Since it is a continuation of the story though, I would recomment to play "KIngdom Hearts: The Story so far" first and then come to this title.    … Expand
  30. Virusitoux
    Sep 22, 2020
    10
    Thank you Square Enix for this amazing game.
    I am seriously amazed of how good this game is. The attention to details, all the stuff we can do while fighting , the exploring aspect of many different worlds, the characters personality and the way they interact with each other And above all, the stuff we can do while fighting plus the great graphics.
    Amazing 10/10
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

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  1. TheSixthAxis
    Jan 30, 2020
    80
    Kingdom Hearts III doesn’t go in the direction some RPG fans will no doubt have been hoping for. It’s unashamedly over the top in just about every way, from its barmy story and stunning presentation to its huge cinematic battles. There’s plenty of depth here too, though you’ll need to find your bearings first.
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  2. Gamersky
    May 31, 2019
    85
    There is no doubt that Kingdom Hearts III will make long term fans moved or even cry. As for those new to the franchise, I believe they also can be satisfied because of tons of classic Disney elements and solid combat system, even though they could barely understand the main story.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 20, 2019
    73
    If you like animated movies from Disney and Pixar, and you want to relieve some of the key moments, welcome to Kingdom Hearts 3.
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