Kingdom Hearts III

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  1. darxiv
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    A long wait well worth our patience. Kingdom Hearts 3 meets all my expectations and expands upon the franchise. Combat is smooth and engaging while not being too different from what we already have in the series.

    The game feels like it has matured in the years since KH2 and doesn't start off holding your hand. Worth every minute and cent that you spend on this game.

    Enjoy your adventure!
  2. xSelene89
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The Game is absolute perfection and a glorious Ending to this Story. Please marry me Mr. Nomura!
  3. JAVIER900000
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Incredible game. Everything I ever wanted and waited 13 years for. Worlds are massive, graphics are incredible, story is compelling, gameplay is the best it's ever been. Truly a stand out from Nomura and Team Osaka. I cant' wait for the next saga.
  4. KerJO
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The game is almost a masterpiece, highly recommended to fans of the saga and not
  5. SoCKenScHuSS
    Jan 29, 2019
    10
    So lang darauf gewartet, aber ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Für mich bereits jetzt schon das Highlight dieses Jahr.
  6. martmet
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    A very KH-ish game. Certainly could be better, but imo some critics I've seen toward this game are just very ignorant. Most of the complaints toward KH3 actually can be debunked if these called reviewers take a close look toward the game, development-wise and story-wise. Personally, I really enjoyed this game.
  7. abekdd
    Feb 28, 2019
    8
    El desenlace perfecto para la saga de Xehanort. Kingdom Hearts, a fin de cuentas, es una franquicia con unos pros y contras muy marcados, una balanza definida que ha provocado que el público lo ame o lo odie en función de sus gustos. Tras años (lustros, décadas) de espera, todo ha desembocado en esta tercera entrega que cumple con creces pero no se convierte en un título excelente,El desenlace perfecto para la saga de Xehanort. Kingdom Hearts, a fin de cuentas, es una franquicia con unos pros y contras muy marcados, una balanza definida que ha provocado que el público lo ame o lo odie en función de sus gustos. Tras años (lustros, décadas) de espera, todo ha desembocado en esta tercera entrega que cumple con creces pero no se convierte en un título excelente, siguiendo así la senda marcada por el resto de obras de la saga. Su impecable jugabilidad, su magnífica banda sonora y su impresionante aspecto visual vuelven a convertirse en lo más reseñable de un juego que, aún con varios puntos negativos, apunta a ser de lo mejor que veremos este año.… Expand
  8. temapenerang
    Mar 7, 2019
    8
    This game has high potential, but for some reason it falls a bit short of that potential. It has beautiful graphics, memorable music, very fun combat base, charming characters and interesting story. Imo, what hinders this game is the narrative burden from previous entries and lack of challenges and rewards relating to the gameplay. Still a great game overall, but with more content andThis game has high potential, but for some reason it falls a bit short of that potential. It has beautiful graphics, memorable music, very fun combat base, charming characters and interesting story. Imo, what hinders this game is the narrative burden from previous entries and lack of challenges and rewards relating to the gameplay. Still a great game overall, but with more content and tweakings through updates and DLC I believe this game could be better… Expand
  9. Jags95
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    If you're someone who loves KH games, you're going to love this because it's everything we could hope for in terms of story conclusion, and even continuing to the future of the story with the union x stuff which is super interesting. As for the gameplay it's better than ever, the art direction and graphics are beautiful and soundtrack is just the best its ever been, all thanks to YokoIf you're someone who loves KH games, you're going to love this because it's everything we could hope for in terms of story conclusion, and even continuing to the future of the story with the union x stuff which is super interesting. As for the gameplay it's better than ever, the art direction and graphics are beautiful and soundtrack is just the best its ever been, all thanks to Yoko Shimomura and her team. There's been a lot of negative talk about the game because people feel like they waited 14 years, but trust me keep your expectations checked and enjoy the game for what it is. There's a lot of fun to be had, and I can say just from the last 4 hours of the game it was worth the wait.… Expand
  10. grandmayo
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    KH game never disappoint me which is also the case for this game. Impressive graphic and music, charming characters and world, intriguing story, lot of minigames, high attention to detail especially toward the little thing on the world's graphics make this game worth waiting for. As a person who has been waiting for a long time for this game, the game delivers on almost every aspect IKH game never disappoint me which is also the case for this game. Impressive graphic and music, charming characters and world, intriguing story, lot of minigames, high attention to detail especially toward the little thing on the world's graphics make this game worth waiting for. As a person who has been waiting for a long time for this game, the game delivers on almost every aspect I expected it to be… Expand
  11. raynergaming
    Feb 28, 2019
    9
    Nice addition to the series. Although it lacks in several aspects and there are few missed opportunities, I still think this is a very good game for what it is.
  12. pradmaray
    Mar 2, 2019
    9
    A pretty complete experience which serves as a satisfying end to the Xehanort saga. With more exposition to the story to its story and some adjustment to the combat, it will be a near perfect game. Fortunately, the developers does have a plan to do this via dlc. It is likely they intentionally delay the release of its critical mode to adjust the game especially combat-wise because theyA pretty complete experience which serves as a satisfying end to the Xehanort saga. With more exposition to the story to its story and some adjustment to the combat, it will be a near perfect game. Fortunately, the developers does have a plan to do this via dlc. It is likely they intentionally delay the release of its critical mode to adjust the game especially combat-wise because they wanted to make the game better by listening to fans' impression who've played the game. Great game overall and kudos to Square Enix… Expand
  13. trendmate
    Mar 3, 2019
    9
    Have been anticipating this game for a long time and it was worth it. The combat was fun though a bit too easy for my liking. The graphic is amazing. They put so much effort replicating the graphics from each Disney film into each world. The story though imo has some weaknesses it was a fitting end to the Dark Seeker saga. Great game
  14. ramayanamina
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    This is a great game. It has some issues especially with the combat, but overall I believe the game managed to do what it wanted.

    The combat is definitely improved. You have so many options that can contribute to combat, from keyblade transformation, attractions, summons, abilities, etc. Although I agree it's kinda button-mashing, it is definitely fun and very catchy. If they could    This is a great game. It has some issues especially with the combat, but overall I believe the game managed to do what it wanted.

    The combat is definitely improved. You have so many options that can contribute to combat, from keyblade transformation, attractions, summons, abilities, etc. Although I agree it's kinda button-mashing, it is definitely fun and very catchy. If they could somehow adjust how reworked some of the mechanics to make the combat more rewarding (and I'm very hopeful they will do that), the game will be better than KH2FM.

    Overall a great game with some potential still untapped and fortunately in this age of dlc is a common thing, this game will benefit greatly from it.    … Expand
  15. nivv
    Mar 4, 2019
    9
    Pure fan-service and I loved it. The gameplay isn't as technically brilliant as Kh2, but the Disney magic is still there even if it seems a little commercial at times.
  16. tomona
    Mar 5, 2019
    9
    KH3 is a confusing game to review. It has many similarities to previous numbered titles (KH1 and KH2) yet has different priorities. It is clearly evident that the main thing they are trying to do in KH3 is to conclude Xehanort Saga and this game succeed in doing so. But it also clearly serves as a bridge to the upcoming games.

    The story of KH3 is pretty simple at first glance, but it's    KH3 is a confusing game to review. It has many similarities to previous numbered titles (KH1 and KH2) yet has different priorities. It is clearly evident that the main thing they are trying to do in KH3 is to conclude Xehanort Saga and this game succeed in doing so. But it also clearly serves as a bridge to the upcoming games.

    The story of KH3 is pretty simple at first glance, but it's arguably more complicated than all previous KH games. It rewards attention to details and penalizes poor attention to detail. There are so many subtle moments and connections in the story that are difficult to follow if you don't pay enough attention to the lores and each small details in the game. This is arguably what happened with some of the fans. They think they understand the story well enough to make judgment about the story, but actually they don't. For example some fans argued on why the 7 guardian of lights go to the Keyblade Graveyard just to be used by Xehanort, but they forgot that Xehanort can actually use the 7 princesses of light instead of the guardians to open Kingdom Hearts. This is not really a problem exclusive to KH fans, this is a problem with fans of games with extensive lores like KH. Of course the story is not perfect. There are still some unexplained plots that are intentionally left open or lack exposition. But despite those shortcomings the story of KH3 still shines just like the previous KH numbered title.

    For Graphics and Music, I won't say much since both aspects are close to perfect in KH3.

    For combat, there are many things that KH3 could've done better. But overall the base combat mechanics has a lot potential that imo is not fully-explored yet.

    Overall, KH3 is a very good game. 8.5/10    … Expand
  17. Darthtux
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 delivers a very satisfying conclusion to the Xehanort Saga.
    Lots of the moments that we've been waiting for FINALLY pays off here!
    The disney worlds are superb this time around All of them are new and delivers a very distinct feel to each of them With NPCS too!!! That's how far we have come Ex. My favs are San Fransokyo and The Caribbeans The graphics with Unreal    Kingdom Hearts 3 delivers a very satisfying conclusion to the Xehanort Saga.
    Lots of the moments that we've been waiting for FINALLY pays off here!

    The disney worlds are superb this time around
    All of them are new and delivers a very distinct feel to each of them
    With NPCS too!!! That's how far we have come
    Ex. My favs are San Fransokyo and The Caribbeans

    The graphics with Unreal engine continues to deliver here and even improves 0.2 Birth by Sleep further
    The models for every character looks soo good; Kingdom Hearts have never been better!

    Gameplay wise, it is the best in the series. It retains Kingdom Hearts 2 and Dream drop distance (not INSANE amount of free flow) combat with new moves like form changes and attractions.
    The keyblades are soo vastly different from each other and such a blast to play!

    Attractions hurt the flow of the game play for my experience. Though they are useful at times when there are a group of enemies

    Summons are back and I loved it. I miss some of the Disney characters
    I wish they had more of a role here xD

    The music is really good too; Yoko and her team delivers again
    There are lots of remixes and I enjoyed most of them
    Some of favs are definitely towards the end of the game

    I said a lot of positive things but whats the negative?

    Well the story pacing is kinda off
    It's definitely better than past games but I feel like for the conclusion of a saga
    I was expecting the KH story to be more present and more build up before the end
    Ex. I wanted to see Kairi and Axel's training etc

    Instead the game really went all out at the final act of the game which is awesome!
    But I wished some of the KH story is more relevant and evenly spread out in the earlier parts

    I praised a lot for the final act but I was also expecting a bit more from it like the final showdown could have gone better
    And the postgame is weak compared to past games
    hence a 9/10

    KH has never been like a 9/10 or 10/10 to me
    It has never quite reach the heights of my fav games

    BUT this is the first game in the series
    I was hooked from start to finish
    In the past they re used worlds and I did get bored from some worlds due to the old design where you have to load every section of a new world

    This is a fresh of new air for myself
    Hell even the gummi sections are the best in the series
    The gameplay has never been better!
    This journey with Sora, Donald and Goofy has been a blast

    This is my fav game of the series!
    And I hope FF plays more of a huge role next time! Possibly more DLC story Nomura?    … Expand
  18. changrab
    Mar 3, 2019
    8
    Some people are way too harsh toward this game. They set a rigid expectations of what a perfect game should be in their perspective while forgetting that many of their expectations are just unreasonable and often childish.

    Let me get this straight, KH3 is not perfect. It suffers mainly from carrying the burden of the narrative of the previous entries. Story exposition feels lacking    Some people are way too harsh toward this game. They set a rigid expectations of what a perfect game should be in their perspective while forgetting that many of their expectations are just unreasonable and often childish.

    Let me get this straight, KH3 is not perfect. It suffers mainly from carrying the burden of the narrative of the previous entries. Story exposition feels lacking because of this. It also does not spoon-feed the details of the plot, likely because they chose to focus on resolving the saga. But this isn't really something new for the series, especially the part where KH likes to leave some details of the plot a bit vague to nurture discussion among the fans and to build anticipation toward the continuation of the story. Yet people acts like this is a problem exclusive only to KH3. It's not.

    Gameplay-wise KH3 has some significant issues mainly related to the game being too easy compared to previous games. I agree with this, but tbh I have high hopes for this issue to be resolved through release of the critical mode in near future. The developers at least has shown some commitment to make adjustment to make the game 'hard fun'. Aside from it being too easy, the game imo actually has strong base. With some tweakings I'm sure the gameplay will be a lot better.

    Aside from these two weaknesses, the game is almost perfect in other aspects. People should stop saying that they are waiting fro 13 years for this game and use that argument as a base to exaggerated demand for more content. the game has only been in development for 4-5 years at most and for the time they've used in making the game, KH3 satisfy a definition of a great game    … Expand
  19. taminamira
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    KH3 is a perfectly fine game with some issues that makes it seen as worse than what it is actually. First, the difficulty might bit too easy for some people liking, but if player would like a harder difficulty they can actually use the level 1 and proud option and turn off abilities. Second, the story feel a bit too simple but also a bit confusing at the same time. But actually if you payKH3 is a perfectly fine game with some issues that makes it seen as worse than what it is actually. First, the difficulty might bit too easy for some people liking, but if player would like a harder difficulty they can actually use the level 1 and proud option and turn off abilities. Second, the story feel a bit too simple but also a bit confusing at the same time. But actually if you pay close attention to details in the game, you will find that most of those confusion can be answered and the story is not as simple as it look. Third there is no final fantasy character, but if you have followed the game and its interview for a long time, you would've known that the director have warned about the decision not to include FF characters because they are not necessary to the story. Basically, it's a perfectly fine game just a little bit misunderstood. Overall I like the game… Expand
  20. waratayana
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    A very enjoyable game with a lot of things to do. People often underestimated the the effort put into this game graphic-wise. Making each world section of the game has different graphic style is likely very time-consuming. A very pretty and rewarding experience overall
  21. DanielHikari
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing from the beautiful graphics and awesome combat system heck even the story is pretty great of course there is some flaws like how the games pacing is a bit off and how the games way too easy even on proud mode granted I have played all the other Kh games so I’m kinda used to the combat. But I assure you all those problems are washed out by everything else the game hasThis game is amazing from the beautiful graphics and awesome combat system heck even the story is pretty great of course there is some flaws like how the games pacing is a bit off and how the games way too easy even on proud mode granted I have played all the other Kh games so I’m kinda used to the combat. But I assure you all those problems are washed out by everything else the game has to offer I do suggest playing the other games first since this franchise has a ongoing story but if you just want to have alot of fun fighting heartless in Disney worlds then you can skip the other games. overall 10/10 would play again… Expand
  22. mayatanapo
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    I really adore KH for its Disney worlds and the game did just that. I really like how each Disney world looks like a copy of its respective movie and I can tell how much effort went into it. So much details here and there which makes me believe this is the most polished KH game to date
  23. manump968
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    jugabilidad muy buena respecto al resto de juegos de la saga. De hecho da tanta libertad de opciones a la hora de escoger cómo atacar, cómo crear tu estrategia, que resulta bastante abrumador.
    Pero a la vez ello resulta gratificante pq permite elegir qué tipo de kingdom hearts queremos jugar: Uno donde solo sea apretar el mismo botón todo el rato, usando unicamente la x como pasaba en el    jugabilidad muy buena respecto al resto de juegos de la saga. De hecho da tanta libertad de opciones a la hora de escoger cómo atacar, cómo crear tu estrategia, que resulta bastante abrumador.
    Pero a la vez ello resulta gratificante pq permite elegir qué tipo de kingdom hearts queremos jugar: Uno donde solo sea apretar el mismo botón todo el rato, usando unicamente la x como pasaba en el 1, o elegir otra manera de hacer las cosas. Sinceramente, un broche perfecto para una saga que ha marcado una generacion.    … Expand
  24. Steezyeet
    Mar 21, 2019
    8
    I'm a huge fan of the KH series and i played every single title of the game and have to say that Kingdom Hearts 3 is simply just a great game. The Story is really good and it doesnt feel dragged out at all. The combat is really smooth and makes a lot of fun, it's just really unbalanced in terms of Special abilities since they are available much too often. Also the proud mode is prettyI'm a huge fan of the KH series and i played every single title of the game and have to say that Kingdom Hearts 3 is simply just a great game. The Story is really good and it doesnt feel dragged out at all. The combat is really smooth and makes a lot of fun, it's just really unbalanced in terms of Special abilities since they are available much too often. Also the proud mode is pretty disappointing sadly since its way too easy compared to kh 1 or kh 2.

    but over all i really enjoyed this game and it was a lot of fun to play through :)    … Expand
  25. JumpCut_Online
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    It excels as both a love letter to longtime fans and a promising stepping stone towards the future of a series that has never feared change, just like Sora has never been afraid of the unknown. This game made me realize just how much longtime players have grown up right alongside Sora, how this series has grown with us.
  26. yangmata
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts is a great game despite of all of its limitations placed by the narrative and theme of the previous games. This is not a game targeted toward people who only have played KH1 and KH2. This is a game that is more targeted toward big fans who have played the other titles that are considered as spinoff.

    The story definitely has a lot going for it, maybe a bit too much. The    Kingdom Hearts is a great game despite of all of its limitations placed by the narrative and theme of the previous games. This is not a game targeted toward people who only have played KH1 and KH2. This is a game that is more targeted toward big fans who have played the other titles that are considered as spinoff.

    The story definitely has a lot going for it, maybe a bit too much. The lore of the series is deeper than general people could've imagined. But if you are the type of people who likes intriguing story which will make you curious of what happen next, the story of KH3 and KH series in general does exactly that. The story might be confusing but confusing story does not necessarily translate into bad story. There is so much details that easy to miss, therefore sometimes people brush it off as convoluted, but its is not. If you look closer attention to the interactions, conversations, etc in the previous games, you can definitely see that the story is well-constructed and the development of the story has been hinted for a long time. As long as it makes sense, personally I don't really mind confusing story. Many people complained about how the pacing in this game is the worst in the series, but imo the pacing although definitely can be improved, it is perfectly fine considering the goal of the story they are trying to achieve. I couldn't really see them doing the story other than what has been presented because I feel the narrative doesn't have that much leeway for Nomura and the gang to do what has been done in previous entries. KH3 is meant to be the conclusion of a saga that has been built through years and it succeed in doing that. It might not the way some fans wanted it to be, but it is still a satisfactory story imo.

    The voice acting in this game is pretty good. The lines can be a bit childish and cringy, but that's how Kingdom Hearts has been and should be. I often found myself smiling throughout the game because I just love the characters' interaction and lines.

    The worlds are just beautiful and the worlds they have chosen into this game are great. Every worlds have different type of environments, each have different gimmicks and the world design is a step up from KH2. Although there were less number of worlds than KH2, the worlds feels so much bigger. It might feel a bit empty due to this increase in size, but overall I'm happy with the world design and the effort put into each world.

    The characters are what makes KH so special for me and fortunately the character in KH3 still retain its charm. Each character has some role to play with each has different motivation. Although some characters lacks spotlight, but it is understandable since KH3 trying to include a huge amount of cast into the story and it can't be helped that some sacrifices toward the character's screen time has to be made. I especially love the Trinity Trio in KH3, their interaction is so fun to watch and at its best compared to previous games.

    Music is spot-on. The timing was perfect and it succeed in creating atmosphere and sense of nostalgia for every scenes and battles in the game. Although I'd prefer them doing more new ost for the game, I do like the fact that they are recomposing some ost from the previous games and make it better.

    KH3 has always been a game with a big heart and charm. It is a defining game of many people's childhood. This is a double-edged sword. While this creates nostalgia, it can also create unreasonable expectations from the fans. Some fans might end up not liking it as much as they wanted , but I believe this is partly because if they've grown up past the game itself therefore some of KH3's charm might be lost with time and some might be lost due to changing trends and people's taste. But for me, i really enjoyed this game. It is worth the wait. My suggestion for people or fans who are going to play it; go into it with an open mind. Do not set rigid expectations of what you want to see in this game. Take your time adventuring in each world and do not rush just to see the progression of the story. Pay a closer attention to details especially relating to the story, then you will be rewarded.    … Expand
  27. YunusKat
    Mar 25, 2019
    9
    This game was what we were all waiting for. Spectacular graphics and the typical KH storyline. I've seen that a lot of players found the game too easy but is that a bad thing? Do we need to challenge ourselves all the time?

    For the Disney freaks (including myself) this is a feast for your eyes. The sparkling colours and all integrated Disney characters make you feel all childlike. The    This game was what we were all waiting for. Spectacular graphics and the typical KH storyline. I've seen that a lot of players found the game too easy but is that a bad thing? Do we need to challenge ourselves all the time?

    For the Disney freaks (including myself) this is a feast for your eyes. The sparkling colours and all integrated Disney characters make you feel all childlike. The combat system is good and so are the new attractions and shape-shifting of keyblades.    … Expand
  28. greatermare
    Mar 28, 2019
    9
    Wonderful game. Although it's a bit too easy, it's easily the most customizable and the most complete vanilla KH game to date. Worth the money and time. I'm excited about the update and DLC they've announced
  29. granteryin
    Mar 29, 2019
    9
    One of the best game in the series. Interesting story, good conclusion, great gameplay and combat, wonderful music, absolutely beautiful graphics. Worth it.
  30. kamirtaman
    Apr 27, 2019
    9
    Most of unfair critics toward KH by people who called themselves fans are just absurd. This game is not perfect, but it also doesn't deserve 0 score. Mob mentality at its worst tbh. The story is decent, the graphics is excellent, only the gameplay imo need some fixing.
  31. ZeoN
    Mar 19, 2019
    9
    Para mi gusto, uno de los mejores JRPG de la generación. Mundos Dinsye increiblemente bien hechos. Jugabilidad buena y banda sonora inmejorable. Le pesa negativamente que la historia propia tarde tanto en arrancar. Muy recomendado
  32. milton360
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    This game is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE. Incredible music, graphics, gameplay, story, and voice acting. An absolute masterpiece
  33. sayaming
    Mar 2, 2019
    10
    Just love this game. Beautiful graphics, great ost, fun gameplay. Seeing the trinity trio together again are such a joy. Loved it
  34. tornwan
    Mar 9, 2019
    9
    Very good overall. Although I'd like the content/story toward the end to be spread more evenly toward the middle, I can definitely see the reason why they did that. Same with the omission of FF characters and other decision s they took that might disappoint people's expectations. It might be a game where not everything goes the way you expected it, but tbh as a game that is trying toVery good overall. Although I'd like the content/story toward the end to be spread more evenly toward the middle, I can definitely see the reason why they did that. Same with the omission of FF characters and other decision s they took that might disappoint people's expectations. It might be a game where not everything goes the way you expected it, but tbh as a game that is trying to achieve what it wanted to achieve, KH3 succeed in doing so and I'm looking forward to the future of the series.… Expand
  35. Tarmayana
    Mar 16, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts can be confusing but it's actually pretty simple when you pay close attention to details. It immediately pick up the story from KH DDD and it managed to close loose ends from the previous games in a satisfactorily. The characters are charming, kinda relatable. Although the characterization are not so deep, you can really see how each character is different from each otherKingdom Hearts can be confusing but it's actually pretty simple when you pay close attention to details. It immediately pick up the story from KH DDD and it managed to close loose ends from the previous games in a satisfactorily. The characters are charming, kinda relatable. Although the characterization are not so deep, you can really see how each character is different from each other through their gestures, interaction, etc. The combat is fun but need some adjustment to increase the difficulty so each battle you go through would feel more rewarding. The combat has very solid base, but not so solid balancing. I get it that the main complaint toward this game relates to the story pacing, but tbh with Nomura saying he decided to keep the story as simple as possible I couldn't think of other way to progress the story other what this game has done. Some fans might find it disappointing, but often what's best for the game might not necessarily what fans think is the best for the game and I think KH3 fits this definition. KH3 is definitely a great game. It just need more content, some adjustment toward the gameplay/combat and add more exposition to the story.… Expand
  36. tyronerobins621
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts III is a masterfully crafted game. The Disney worlds have never been as expansive, beautiful, and interactive as they are here. The gummy ship as well as overall gameplay has also been improved and the graphics are simply breathtaking. Thank you square and Disney
  37. JOG_Riptide
    Apr 17, 2019
    8
    This game is really divided into 2 halfs. The first half is classic kingdom hearts fun going from one disney world to another. Some are great like Monsters Inc and some are just ok like Tangled. Big Hero 6 and Pirates are both open world levels which can be fun. The 2nd half of the game starts as soon as the last disney world is completed and after that you will not be able to put thisThis game is really divided into 2 halfs. The first half is classic kingdom hearts fun going from one disney world to another. Some are great like Monsters Inc and some are just ok like Tangled. Big Hero 6 and Pirates are both open world levels which can be fun. The 2nd half of the game starts as soon as the last disney world is completed and after that you will not be able to put this down. It's an intense final few hours taking on the organization, saving friends and heart wrenching moments. The ending was not what I was expecting but beautiful.… Expand
  38. DanBenevenuto
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts III has amazing graphics for each world, so much details, when I was playing I could not stop enjoying It!
  39. batman4261
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    Absolutely incredible game. Music, story, gameplay, and graphics are all top notch! 10/10 GOTY
  40. Drawnimo
    Jan 30, 2019
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a game I've been waiting for for well over five years. With my mountainous expectations, it is an honest surprise how Square has managed to not only reach them, but exceed them immensely.

    Graphics are visually stunning, and my gen 1 standard PS4 was able to run it at 60fps. Gameplay, while not as fluid and challenging as Kingdom Hearts 2, is absolutely stellar in    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a game I've been waiting for for well over five years. With my mountainous expectations, it is an honest surprise how Square has managed to not only reach them, but exceed them immensely.

    Graphics are visually stunning, and my gen 1 standard PS4 was able to run it at 60fps. Gameplay, while not as fluid and challenging as Kingdom Hearts 2, is absolutely stellar in almost every regard. Music, as expected, is also top notch with all new remixes and reorchestrations, although I was a little disappointed by how much they reused from KH2.5. The story is also one of the most accessible in the series since KH2 - people complaining about the story being complicated probably just heard it from somewhere else and said "Yes, this is my opinion now." If you pay attention, you'll be able to grasp the story quite easily. While you won't understand everything and you can be confused sometimes, it is still a pleasant thing to experience.

    Disney worlds are also very, very beautiful. Sometimes, they look just like if not better than the movies they're based on. They're vast, so it's a shame that invisible walls are so frequent, but I can understand why they're there from a game design standpoint. Another issue I have is with attraction flow, as it can be a little too powerful, even on the higher difficulties.

    Please, if you're on the fence on this, whether you're a KH fan or not, do yourself the favor and buy this game. I seriously doubt that you'll be disappointed. :)    … Expand
  41. AestheticReview
    Feb 20, 2019
    8
    This game need dual Japanese and English audio. honestly, English dub is too cheesy
  42. Atade
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    Es el mejor Kingdom Hearts hasta la fecha.

    Su diseño artístico: los mundos Disney están casi igual que en las películas, los colores tan brillantes y variados en el combate, las partículas de las llaves espadas, sus formas, es de 10. Final argumental: Está a la expectativas que tenía yo, al menos. La manera en que cierran la batalla final es muy buena y después de ver el epílogo y    Es el mejor Kingdom Hearts hasta la fecha.

    Su diseño artístico: los mundos Disney están casi igual que en las películas, los colores tan brillantes y variados en el combate, las partículas de las llaves espadas, sus formas, es de 10.

    Final argumental: Está a la expectativas que tenía yo, al menos. La manera en que cierran la batalla final es muy buena y después de ver el epílogo y final secreto, es hasta aún más atrayente la nueva historia que está por venir que la propia de Xehanort.

    Sistema de combate: Muy dinámico y variado. Depende de qué compañeros, llaves espadas o habilidad tengas, puedes afrontar las batallas de una manera u otra. La única pega es que para mí es demasiado sencillo incluso en máxima dificultad.

    Le doy un 9. No le pongo un 10, por el problema de la dificultad anteriormente explicado y porque algunos mundos Disney se disfrutan mucho más que otros.    … Expand
  43. Tesgah
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    As a hardcore Kingdom Hearts fan who has played all the games and watched the movies several times, this game is amazing. It is everything I could hope, except that it is too easy on proud mode.

    Easily 10/10, but if you are not a fan of the series, do not like childish content/Disney or have not played earlier games, this game is not for you.
  44. GamingNinja
    Apr 16, 2019
    9
    Amazing beautiful worlds with pleasant cutscenes.
    Gameplay is glorious and bombastic.
    However it was way too easy, I played it on the most difficult mode and it was easier than the previous normal modes of kingdom hearts.
    Also a lot of the worlds fell shallow because they just copy pasted the movies, they could have done a lot more! However I still loved this game.
  45. tembane
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    Square Enix always changes some formula of KH game over the years. KH 3 is no different. While I don't like some changes made toward the game, overall I'm still very satisfied with the final product. The game offer a refreshing fun combat that took the best aspects of previous titles while adding many options such as keyblade transformation, attractions, etc that adds another layer ofSquare Enix always changes some formula of KH game over the years. KH 3 is no different. While I don't like some changes made toward the game, overall I'm still very satisfied with the final product. The game offer a refreshing fun combat that took the best aspects of previous titles while adding many options such as keyblade transformation, attractions, etc that adds another layer of versatility to its gameplay. While its not perfect this is definitely a welcome change. The story felt a bit short compared to KH2 and felt not as detailed as I wanted it to be, but still pretty good and I'm excited about the future of the story. Graphic and music are amazing. Basically KH3 might not fully be the KH game you expected, but it does offer a great value of entertainment if you're looking for something fun to play.… Expand
  46. Argo94
    Mar 11, 2019
    9
    Let's get it out of the way for all of us long time fans, this game's story is convuluted.... add that with the staple that Disney worlds have to exist and tying so many loose ends is a recipe for one hot mess... to understand the game you kinda need to play the other games... they have a summary which does a decent job but.... dang.... just by the story so far game if you never touched aLet's get it out of the way for all of us long time fans, this game's story is convuluted.... add that with the staple that Disney worlds have to exist and tying so many loose ends is a recipe for one hot mess... to understand the game you kinda need to play the other games... they have a summary which does a decent job but.... dang.... just by the story so far game if you never touched a kingdom hearts game and play that first cos you will still be lost and that only matters if story is a big deal to you.... as for gameplay... it's fun... I had a great deal of fun... for returners to the franchise it will be easy and everyone will slice through proud mode like a hot knife through butter cos.... attractions lol, but it is fun and the magic has been fixed so well it's broken there wasn't a single spell that I thought this time around... was a useless niche... mobility was finally balanced (yes i am looking at you dream drop distance) all around... solid game just missing a harder difficulty which I have faith will eventually come (critical mode was always a final mix thing and that is what made kh2 final mix the greatest of the franchise.... im sure they will deliver or come close eventually in the form of a DLC)

    as for story... oh boy... it provided... it tied up loose ends and added new ones that mixed with some that were left untied.... pacing was a huge issue tho... there is a huge reason why most stories have this 3 act structure to them.... KH3... kinda just had 2... you kinda happy go lucky aimlessly do stuff in act 1... and then the HUGE super rush colossal mess that is act 2 the final act... no middle ground no build up a bit off wasted potential... the story is good... I liked it just.... needed a bit of spreading... which is a shame.

    overall though a fun game cute moments and truly a beloved franchise... I played the first one as a kid and I still love this franchise to bits... but i admit story is crazy and requires time investment to understand... i mean just go look for an explanation or synopsis on youtube... shortest legitimate one is probably over an hour long    … Expand
  47. tamerlaner
    Mar 14, 2019
    8
    KH always been an experimental game, the same goes with KH3. I have to say there are several things that are disappointing, but overall the game is a KH game at its heart. Full of fun, confusing yet intriguing story, charming characters, cheesy lines (in a good way), etc.
  48. Fncruz
    Apr 10, 2019
    9
    Para empezar debo decir que llevo 30 horas de juego, asi que yo creo que ya vi lo suficiente para poder dar una opinion clara. Y sere directo, es muy positiva. Y no, no me estan pagando, y si, soy un gran fan de los anteriores kingdom hearts, de hecho creo que solo me falto jugar los de celular y el chains of memories, asi que no se dejen guiar por esos viejos amargados que esperaban unPara empezar debo decir que llevo 30 horas de juego, asi que yo creo que ya vi lo suficiente para poder dar una opinion clara. Y sere directo, es muy positiva. Y no, no me estan pagando, y si, soy un gran fan de los anteriores kingdom hearts, de hecho creo que solo me falto jugar los de celular y el chains of memories, asi que no se dejen guiar por esos viejos amargados que esperaban un nuevo mesias de juego, porque si bien no lo es, sigue siendo una experiencia fascinante.

    Para empezar los estetico claramente es lo que mas resalta, pero para mi sorpresa esta vez los mundos si se sentian vivos. Me sorprendio ver que colocaran ciudadanos y personas en los mundos para darles mas vida, algo que no tenian los otros KH y admito que me molestaba. De hecho me sorprendio mas que colocaran personajes de las peliculas muy secundarios pero que al menos le daban sentido a la trama como otros dioses del olimpo, la tripulacion de Jack Sparrow, los compañeros de Big Hero 6, etc. Ese nivel de inmersion me dejo con una gran sonrisa visitando los mundos.

    Ahora lo que es la trama, admito que mas de una vez bosteze con algunas, pero eso es algo que pasaba en otros kingdom hearts, ya que la trama no es mala pero es cursi, pero eso es lo que hace kingdom hearts. Ya saben, el poder del amor, de la amistad, todo tiene sentido en ese mundo aunque a veces saque un par de bostezos por no ser un tema muy impactante jaja, pero bueno es kingdom hearts. Asi que la escencia para mi, sigue siendo la misma.

    Si encontre que quizas deberian haberle dado mas enfasis a algunos villanos como en el primer KH donde todos estaban juntos como una especie de liga de la maldad, ya que vencer a David Jones la verdad lo senti algo de relleno. Me hubiera gustado que algunos villanos tuvieran mas interaccion con Sora para que a la hora de los discursos de amistad estos tuvieran mas fuerza.

    Aun asi entiendo que los principales villanos con los que interactuar son los de la organizacion XIII y sus despedidas finales me mantuvieron bien atento e interesado.

    El sistema de combate es muy bueno, rapido, entretenido, y fuera de lo que algunos dicen, no es tan FACIL como creen. Me da risa que algunos videos que hablan mal del juego tachandolo de facil solo colocan grabaciones de los monstruos en el primer nivel que es el de hercules. O sea es como obvio que esos no seran tan agresivos como el resto, pero en mas de una ocasion estuve a punto de morir en los mundos mas avanzados. Y eso que juego en normal y tengo mucha experiencia a mis espaldas. Obviamente no es una dificultad abrumadura pero creo que es suficientemente aceptable.

    Personalmente viajar entre mundos me entretiene ya que puedo pasar un buen rato armando mi nave gummy y tratando de desarrollar mis combos y habilidades en las que no soy tan bueno como al bloquear.

    En fin, para no alargarme mas, Kingom Hearts es un gran juego que para mi se vale todo el dinero que le inverti, (version normal, yo no compro deluxes ni cosas) y hasta ahora llevo un gran rato jugandolo.    … Expand
  49. strifecloud193
    Apr 11, 2019
    10
    kingdom hearts 3 is the greatest game I have ever played in my entire life. I loved this game with every fibre of my being. The graphics are amazing, the story is amazing, the characters are amazing, the bosses are amazing, the soundtrack is god like, and the gameplay is incredible
    13/10
  50. brucewayne2461
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic end to the dark seeker saga. Gameplay, story, music, and graphics are all phenomenal 10/10
  51. mirinwaste
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game. Love the details and care they put into this game. Guess I'll begin to play the previous games.
  52. Camzillasmom
    Jan 29, 2019
    8
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a solid RPG. The hack-n-slash game play is very enjoyable and I really liked taking some time off from the story by just wander and explore the world, finding collectibles and treasure chests. For me, the story is a bit complex, since I didn't follow or remember what happened in the titles before. Unfortunately, the time gap 14 years since Kingdom Hearts 2 was releasedKingdom Hearts 3 is a solid RPG. The hack-n-slash game play is very enjoyable and I really liked taking some time off from the story by just wander and explore the world, finding collectibles and treasure chests. For me, the story is a bit complex, since I didn't follow or remember what happened in the titles before. Unfortunately, the time gap 14 years since Kingdom Hearts 2 was released is a bit too big. Nevertheless the story is gripping and diving into the various worlds with their typical graphic styles is very refreshing.
    The only bit that, to me, was annoying that there is no seperate sound setting for sound / music volume. There is only the setting for Master Volume which means, you can't get a break from the background music.
    All in all a great successor! Would buy again!    … Expand
  53. JohnDoe21414141
    Feb 22, 2019
    10
    Very good game, I enjoyed it alot. Awesome graphics, story, voice acting and so on.
  54. DestanyZero
    Jan 31, 2019
    9
    Most of the fans were aware of these bad reviews. Either from it being leaked and spoiling it for everyone before the game releases so they give it bad reviews for knowing everything that happens or from share lack of knowledge because they didn't invest time into the other games.

    They clearly said that to understand what is going on in the story you will need knowledge from the    Most of the fans were aware of these bad reviews. Either from it being leaked and spoiling it for everyone before the game releases so they give it bad reviews for knowing everything that happens or from share lack of knowledge because they didn't invest time into the other games.

    They clearly said that to understand what is going on in the story you will need knowledge from the majority of other games released for the title. If you have not played the other titles then in my opinion you have no right to review this game. playing this game without knowing the backstories and reviewing it is the equivalent of someone trying to understand a series after only watching its 6th season. This story feels like its mainly around the Back Cover movie that comes with the 2.8 remix id say, just watching that will give you enough to go on, but for the fans who have played the other games they will understand references alot better and have a better understanding.

    now with that all covered. The graphics are stunning and beautiful, i honestly couldnt believe how beautiful it looks, it reminded me much of 0.2 in terms of graphic and fighting style system. I feel like the combat system is much better than it was in the demo, people often complained about the combat being "floaty" while in the air. It has been fixed from what i have experienced and skipping "Attractions" is now also a option. Attractions in the game can be activated by simply fighting with enemies, you may have multiple attractions or actions you can activate and you can cycle through them as well just incase you wanted to keep one for a specific occasion ( but they do have timers until they dissapear so use them before it runs out ) i think SE had the mindset of making this game feel very fun than anything else and they definatley nailed that aspect with this game being so visually stunning and making you smile from its animations and flashy moves. They really tried making sora feel very strong but at the same time hit the child inside of us all in making us feel very happy from seeing all the disney and pixar worlds.

    In terms of the keyblades i think this is depending on your playstyle. I personally only had 2 that fit the playstyle that i prefered. The Everafter blade you get early on and i basically used that for over 95 percent of my playthrough. although you can now wield 3 keyblades at one time, them all being useful is a different story, but once again that is just my playstyle and is different per person.

    The gummi ship is really fun adding now a exploring aspect of it where you can not just create and build your ship like in previous games but can now explore using it which was a bit weird at first but it did slowly grow on me.

    i didnt give this game a 10 even tho i deeply think it may deserve it. Its worlds are amazing and 1 in particular being so huge in comparison to the others which i called Assassins Creed Black Caribbean. its just a shame alot of the other worlds didnt hit the amazement you would have hoped. Dont get me wrong there is amazing and stunning worlds filled with amazing things to do, but some were a little underwhelming and could have used some more love. Its unfortunate that most of the trailers and leaks showed off all the worlds and kinda left you knowing what to expect and that hurt it in the reviews as you would expect.

    If you're a kingdom hearts fan this is a must by in my opinion. If you're not and have not played or not know much about the story then you will be confused and underwhelmed. If you would like to have a good idea what is going on i could suggest playing 2.8 remix 1 and 2 as well. But if you're short on time id suggest just watch Back Cover which comes with 2.8.

    People who have given this bad reviews don't deserve to review this game as they have no clue about the story. And therefore cannot review it, It was made for the fans and for the people who know what is going on in the series, if you don't know what is going on your review doesn't hold much value.    … Expand
  55. iMustang
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    I played them all, every single side game. 358/2 Days, Birth By Sleep, Re:coded, Dream Drop Distance, and Fragmentary Passage. All these games were created (especially Birth By Sleep) with the intent of making the world of Kingdom Hearts bigger so that III could feel like 'the ultimate payoff' to longtime fans like myself... And it most definitely was. As a fan of this series 17 years, andI played them all, every single side game. 358/2 Days, Birth By Sleep, Re:coded, Dream Drop Distance, and Fragmentary Passage. All these games were created (especially Birth By Sleep) with the intent of making the world of Kingdom Hearts bigger so that III could feel like 'the ultimate payoff' to longtime fans like myself... And it most definitely was. As a fan of this series 17 years, and a fan dedicated enough to play a decade's worth of side games just to learn any bits of story the creator could possibly have to tell me... I feel the payoff so strongly. I cried so many times, usually with a big stupid grin on my face. Some scenes literally took my breath away and left me speechless, and others I outright applauded just after seeing them. This is one of those moments in life I feel, "Thank God I'm alive in a time where ___". The blank here, is Kingdom Hearts III.

    Aside from a fantastic conclusion to the Xehanort Saga, the graphics were amazing and compelling. The gameplay was out of this world with a fantastic collection of everything the series has built thus far all in one package. And the soundtrack was easily their best yet, with both a lot of original music I loved and beautiful redos of some of my favorite tracks. I have no complaints in the slightest, save maybe that Pooh's world could have had more interesting mini games, but they made up for that with several other mini games throughout the worlds so I'll let that pass. I am content now and will be for a long time much like I was with II, and when IV is finally announced, I look forward to speculating what a brand new story could be!    … Expand
  56. rammouzhamade62
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    I'm speechless... I really don't know how they pulled it off, but this game is something really special. I already had high expectations and this game exceeded them all by a landslide. The story, gameplay, music... everything is **** fantastic
    I would give it higher than a 10 if I could, but that's the highest score I can give.
  57. tobim91
    Apr 19, 2019
    8
    I really like how many Disney Chars are in that Game. Also I have to say it looks really good but not perfect. More like a late PS3 early PS4 Game but still very nice. But there is another thing. This game is not very hard so maybe you won't like it if you want a cute Dark Souls.
  58. Ritscher
    Feb 2, 2019
    9
    Couldn't decide on 8 or 9, went with 9 in the end.
    The game is incredibly fun but has some annoying flaws, some of which can be fixed in an eventual FM.
    These flaws are: -Everything is way too easy, even on Proud -Keyblade variety is kind of lacking, especially considering the number of reskins -Attraction Flow takes too long and by end game you will only wait for it to run out so    Couldn't decide on 8 or 9, went with 9 in the end.
    The game is incredibly fun but has some annoying flaws, some of which can be fixed in an eventual FM.
    These flaws are:
    -Everything is way too easy, even on Proud
    -Keyblade variety is kind of lacking, especially considering the number of reskins
    -Attraction Flow takes too long and by end game you will only wait for it to run out so your menu isn't as cluttered
    -Load times are long but for the most part bearable, what isn't is wanting to retry a minigame for the high-score and waiting 20 seconds or more for it to load again.
    -Some worlds are lacking
    -There's no real post-game content. Once you beat the story the only thing left to do are 13 new battles and farming emblems/chests/synthesis materials    … Expand
  59. rigbymorris361
    Apr 22, 2019
    10
    Quite possibly the most underrated video game I've ever experienced in my entire life of gaming. This game is an absolute masterpiece that must be experienced by every human on this planet
  60. KayVen17
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 100/100    … Expand
  61. mikavk
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    Kingdom hearts was the first game i ever managed to finish on playstation 2 in and i loved it so much. I never got an opportunity to play the second game till much later in 2014. I only played the other games in 2017 but it always held a special pace in my heart. I was worried that the game wouldn't live up to the hype it had gathered when i the release date was announced, but i placed myKingdom hearts was the first game i ever managed to finish on playstation 2 in and i loved it so much. I never got an opportunity to play the second game till much later in 2014. I only played the other games in 2017 but it always held a special pace in my heart. I was worried that the game wouldn't live up to the hype it had gathered when i the release date was announced, but i placed my faith in my memories and pre-ordered.

    This is honestly the best game i have ever played. i loved every second of my playthrough and i love the way the spirit of Disney and the kingdom hearts franchise was captured in this game. The happy go lucky attitude of Sora alongside his friends is a strong affirmation that there is artistic merit in games which aren't morose or outright scary which is the common trend at the moment. The story built up beautifully and there were plenty of surprises which firmly distinguished it from other entries. Thank you so much to all the developers for this wonderful game. I'm really looking forward to the next game and I hope it comes soon because i will be first in line to continue supporting this beautiful franchise, but until then i will be replaying Kingdom Hearts 3 till 2020!    … Expand
  62. ghostrobo310
    Feb 20, 2019
    10
    ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE GAME!!!! The gameplay is insane, story is great and graphics are godlike. Do not understand the hate. 10/10
  63. yozora2164
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    To all the haters out there: It's not wrong to dislike a game, believe me it's not. But please respect the developers who tried to meet all expectations of fans. Even if this game didn't meet your expectations, how the **** can you deny it wasn't an incredibly well made game???? This game is by far one of the best games I've ever played. It completely lived up, and even exceeded all myTo all the haters out there: It's not wrong to dislike a game, believe me it's not. But please respect the developers who tried to meet all expectations of fans. Even if this game didn't meet your expectations, how the **** can you deny it wasn't an incredibly well made game???? This game is by far one of the best games I've ever played. It completely lived up, and even exceeded all my expectations. the most, the gameplay, the graphics, the world design, the story, everything. It's just that good of a game… Expand
  64. p1menta
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. great fun, great end of story (really think it should be the end even tho we already know there's more coming), but there's problems. some disney-related problems, i guess. the worlds (most of them) are smaller than they should, or not enough related to the movie (really, toy story was kinda frustrating. final fantasy people not been around too, or eeyore, one of my favourite characters of everything... idk, i blame it all on disney
    at least te game is really really fun, bring me back so much. 17 years, man. it's been 17 years since you played this for the first time.    … Expand
  65. 123Heyitsme
    Jun 23, 2019
    9
    The game isn't the best in the series. However it is still a fun blast with an interesting story that pays off if your a long time fan. The combat although not terribly hard is still fun and the worlds are even more expansive and fun. Overall great game with a bit of missed potential in some areas
  66. kogomomira
    Mar 5, 2019
    10
    Absolutely loved it. I love all disney worlds and I love the characters. There are some minor issues, but overall the game was worth the wait.
  67. Draonartist
    Mar 11, 2019
    10
    Honestly can't express how amazing this game is. I've been a longtime fan, having played Kingdom Hearts as a teenager so the throwback element is cathartic for me. That aside, the gameplay, characters, stories and graphics are, one word, phenomenal. I can't remember the last time I played a game for 7+ hours in one sitting or the last time I felt a genuine excitement for playing a game ORHonestly can't express how amazing this game is. I've been a longtime fan, having played Kingdom Hearts as a teenager so the throwback element is cathartic for me. That aside, the gameplay, characters, stories and graphics are, one word, phenomenal. I can't remember the last time I played a game for 7+ hours in one sitting or the last time I felt a genuine excitement for playing a game OR the last time a game made me think "this, this is why I love gaming". If you're having doubts about purchasing Kingdom Hearts 3, go for it, you won't be disappointed (old fans or newbies alike).… Expand
  68. kyzaghan
    May 19, 2019
    8
    The combols are very well made, great variety. Disney worlds are very nostalgic. (if you are not old of course :D) Animation quality visuals impressed me. Gameplay is a lot of fun. BUT Gummi Ship Parts :(((,
    Some dialogue and cutscenes are boring. AS A RESULT, If you like JRPG genre or Disney movies, the game has all the features you can imagine. But if you're not familiar with this    The combols are very well made, great variety. Disney worlds are very nostalgic. (if you are not old of course :D) Animation quality visuals impressed me. Gameplay is a lot of fun. BUT Gummi Ship Parts :(((,
    Some dialogue and cutscenes are boring. AS A RESULT, If you like JRPG genre or Disney movies, the game has all the features you can imagine. But if you're not familiar with this genre, or if you're too far from the series, Kingdom hearts 3 may disappoint you.    … Expand
  69. Vincent_edenel
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    KH3 is the most fun game I have in years, we dont have this kind of game anymore, more of games nowadays trying so hard to be realistic, to be more like real world, but they forgot that game suppose to make you forget about the real world, games suppose to make you immerse in a mysterious new world, and KH3 deliver that perfectly :)
  70. JetBlue85
    Feb 3, 2019
    10
    It seems like so long ago that we first heard about the confirmation for KH III. The long 13 years of waiting for this game have finally come to an end, and can I say it has been very much worth the wait.

    Kingdom Hearts III brings to the table stunning visuals, diverse and fun combat, and satisfying plot wrap-ups that fans would have only dreamed of 13 years ago. One of my few    It seems like so long ago that we first heard about the confirmation for KH III. The long 13 years of waiting for this game have finally come to an end, and can I say it has been very much worth the wait.

    Kingdom Hearts III brings to the table stunning visuals, diverse and fun combat, and satisfying plot wrap-ups that fans would have only dreamed of 13 years ago.

    One of my few critiques for the game is that the main plot could have been incorporated more nicely throughout the game, rather than only the later portions. Overall, this game was fantastic and long worth the wait.    … Expand
  71. russelpeters135
    Apr 14, 2019
    10
    this game is AMAZINGGGGG!!!!! It's the most fun I've ever had playing a game. The combat is phenomenal, the graphics are outstanding, and the world detail is simply unreal. This **** game is a gift from the heavens and I simply CANNOT understand ANY of the bad reviews whatsoever. If you find the story convoluted, then that's okay because the gameplay is where this game truly shines. It'sthis game is AMAZINGGGGG!!!!! It's the most fun I've ever had playing a game. The combat is phenomenal, the graphics are outstanding, and the world detail is simply unreal. This **** game is a gift from the heavens and I simply CANNOT understand ANY of the bad reviews whatsoever. If you find the story convoluted, then that's okay because the gameplay is where this game truly shines. It's been a long time coming, but I'm happy to report that Kingdom Hearts III was worth every second of the wait.… Expand
  72. drakethedragon
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    One of the best rpg's I've ever played. Truly a high quality product. Kudos to Square Enix for creating an absolutely incredible conclusion to the long-running dark seeker saga
  73. roi1000
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    People may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring oldPeople may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring old fans into their inner child again. The series is still as full of heart as it always has been. The new Disney worlds are the best in the entire series, offering a great balance of combat and exploration, and some of them bring new original stories instead of the usual "rehash the movie's story". The writing in this game is also one of it's strongest points, being remarkably solid with an actual humor (previous games attempted such thing but never quite succeeded and it felt too shoe-horned in).

    The combat is, as many people say, quite easy and that may lead to a boring playthrough. However, as someone who loves to experiment with the mechanics of the game I found that KH3 doesn't encourages X mashing as much as the other games and wants you to unleash everything out. It turns each fight to it's own show of sparkles and spells. Considering that enemy sworms are bigger than before and enemies have more HP you will need all the tools to bring them down quickly. Now that critical mode is out I seriouslt want to see people complaining about no challenge (it's arguably the hardest the series has been).

    The series will never grow with it's fans and that isn't a bad thing! Just remember that your past memories will never leave you and let them take you to a nostalgia dance with familiar friends.    … Expand
  74. mayanantara
    Mar 4, 2019
    10
    As a big KH fan, I love this game. It's just pure fun and fan-service for the fans. The worlds are well-made, the gameplay is addictive and innovative and I just love seeing the trinity trio again after so long. Definitely one of the best KH game
  75. Crafter
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    It is hard not to be at the very least excited for one of the most anticipated games of the past decade. While I myself am a new fan of kingdom hearts, I have grown to love this series, and after having played every single one, seeing the story unfold, my excitement for kingdom hearts 3 sky rocketed. But does kingdom hearts 3 deliver? Well yes it indeed does and exceeds this. KingdomIt is hard not to be at the very least excited for one of the most anticipated games of the past decade. While I myself am a new fan of kingdom hearts, I have grown to love this series, and after having played every single one, seeing the story unfold, my excitement for kingdom hearts 3 sky rocketed. But does kingdom hearts 3 deliver? Well yes it indeed does and exceeds this. Kingdom hearts 3 is a magical and most action packed adventure sora and the gang have been on yet, not to mention the most gorgeous. The use of the unreal engine 4 shines to make each cut scene, each action sequence, and every interaction memorable, it is almost hard to believe the visual fidelity that kingdom hearts 3 has at times. The writing takes a better approach, with jokes landing more often than not, and some truly emotional, while also cheesy scenes, however the writing captures the best of kingdom hearts cheese and all. The gameplay is the best the series has to offer as well! From flow motion from ddd, to the shotlocks from birth by sleep the combat takes the best from the series and enhances it also introducing its own original ideas. The combat is so vast that often times more often than not each encounter can have completely different ways of play. Another thing is enemy variety, each world has unique enemies and figuring out the best strategy makes kingdom hearts 3 all the more enjoyable. This is a satisfying conclusion to the story that began in kingdom hearts 1 and I am thoroughly eager to see where the series goes in the future, Kingdom hearts 3 is one of the best games of recent years, and is without a doubt the best in the series. Even newcomers will find enjoyment here, kingdom hearts 3 is a masterpiece, for hardcore fans and newcomers alike.… Expand
  76. SweetSoundP0N3
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    This is all my own opinion, please no hate comments | 35 hours in and I can say without a single doubt that this is not only the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series, but it is the greatest video game ever made. It expresses all of the best features from older titles, has extremely clever writing that is on par with the Disney, Pixar & Final Fantasy titles it is paralleled to, combatThis is all my own opinion, please no hate comments | 35 hours in and I can say without a single doubt that this is not only the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series, but it is the greatest video game ever made. It expresses all of the best features from older titles, has extremely clever writing that is on par with the Disney, Pixar & Final Fantasy titles it is paralleled to, combat that both feels classic and fresh for the series, especially with the transformations and attractions, Music that is honestly the best in the series with both new and remixed versions of both original and classic songs & to top them all off graphics that are out of this world, making the photo mode all the more special. The minigames are fun, the ingredient hunting keeps your eyes open and is very rewarding, the level grinding is as fun as ever & the world gimmicks make you keep coming back for more. I cannot wait to finish this game, but am also extremely sad to see the Dark Seeker Saga end. This game is literally defining a generation and their love for this wonderful series, me included since I've been a fan since 2006. Here's to hoping that Nomura and his partners puts just as much effort in the next installment… Expand
  77. Miguelinform123
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 it's the epic conclusion of one of the most beloved franchises of video game history. I wish this to be the last game of Kingdom Hearts to ever release, it's ending it's just perfect, heartbreaking and so beautiful... I still can't believe how amazing this game has been. It's worst than Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, but it's better than any other Kingdom Hearts out there. ItKingdom Hearts 3 it's the epic conclusion of one of the most beloved franchises of video game history. I wish this to be the last game of Kingdom Hearts to ever release, it's ending it's just perfect, heartbreaking and so beautiful... I still can't believe how amazing this game has been. It's worst than Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, but it's better than any other Kingdom Hearts out there. It does it's best to close each and every character plot and questions that Nomura has improvised though the years. What this game stills fails on it's the story telling, an usual mistake from Kingdom Hearts games; Lots of the dialogues are just extremely redundant. But, at the end, Kingdom Hearts 3 it's a great game, full of beautiful moments and it could be the definitive ending to this series that I love so much... But it probably won't be over yet... And that's a shame.… Expand
  78. ayegeorgie
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Just completed the game this afternoon. Need I say...WOW! First off, for most of my life, I tended to be the type not to complete video games, TV Series or Books unless it was really riveting. I get a game and before I can make significant leeway, I jump on to the next one. Out of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, I have beaten one prior to today (Chain of Memories for GBA.) I can't believeJust completed the game this afternoon. Need I say...WOW! First off, for most of my life, I tended to be the type not to complete video games, TV Series or Books unless it was really riveting. I get a game and before I can make significant leeway, I jump on to the next one. Out of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, I have beaten one prior to today (Chain of Memories for GBA.) I can't believe how motivated I was to get to the end of this one and was well worth tying up years and years of build up. Without any spoilers, the ending definitely makes you think hard about what or if anything is to come. Regardless of reviews, or your experience with the franchise before, the game welcomes newcomers with plenty of contexts to catch you up with — so don't be afraid if the series' complexity initially scared you off. For me, the franchise is not about the struggle to grasp its complex story at all. I find the complexity is purposeful as it makes you take a step back from your head and into the heart of it. If you have a heart and like Disney characters, this game is for you!… Expand
  79. ThePeoplesVoice
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    My firs impressions are really good. Great characters and fun gameplay. If this is your first KH then there is an option that they will fill you in on there earlier stories. But basically it's just dark vs light. In short it's an amazing game!
  80. minakamik
    Feb 16, 2019
    10
    As a newcomer to KH series, I found this game very entertaining. Definitely going to try the other KH game in the series
  81. jontronhanson04
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts III is a masterpiece. Square Enix has done the impossible by bringing these Disney worlds to life, refining the combat, and creating these truly jaw-dropping graphics. It may have been a long wait, but it all paid off. 10/10
  82. AxellexA92
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, the gameplay is very fun (a little to busy too, but you can decide which feature you want to use). The attention to details is impressive, the artistic direction is amazing, i think is the best-looking game for console right now. I love it
  83. kampaminang
    Feb 24, 2019
    10
    Absolutely fun and beautiful game. Enjoyed it a lot and really looking forward to the continuation of the story
  84. danteinferno436
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Dear god I do not understand absolutely any of the hate for this game. For someone who has been following kingdom hearts since the beginning, this game is pure fan service. There are PLENTY of nods to kh1, ddd, and kh2. This game is absolutely incredible in every way shape and form. My only gripe is that the game is a bit too easy but this can easily be patched. All in all, 10/10 masterpiece
  85. gteryui
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    A perfectly fine game with fun gameplay, beautiful world and likeable cast of characters which falls a bit short from it potential. It is the least immersive game of the series due to the story structure and some questionable combat mechanics and balancing. Overall, still a great game to play if you want something fun adn charming.
  86. ShadowTarzan
    May 28, 2019
    10
    Beautiful and perfect in every way. All the animations and characters are as they were in their movies, and some scenes are just like the animations as well. Solid 10/10.
  87. 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.
  88. skads7
    Nov 8, 2019
    8
    Kingdom hearts III, o mejor dicho, una dedicatoria a los fans de toda la vida.

    Sobre este juego puedo decir que ha sido una experiencia, más que una partida sin más. Comprendo que haya gente sin gusto o sin idea, que diga que el juego es una puta basura comparada con KH2FM, que estoy seguro que jugaron en su día, de salida, en japonés, todos aquellos que se quejan. Para todos aquellos,    Kingdom hearts III, o mejor dicho, una dedicatoria a los fans de toda la vida.

    Sobre este juego puedo decir que ha sido una experiencia, más que una partida sin más. Comprendo que haya gente sin gusto o sin idea, que diga que el juego es una puta basura comparada con KH2FM, que estoy seguro que jugaron en su día, de salida, en japonés, todos aquellos que se quejan.
    Para todos aquellos, puedo decirles que se vayan a tomar por culo. KH3, dentro de sus fallos y errores, creo que es una magnífica entrega, lleno de momentos super épicos, con una jugabilidad super divertida y un tramo final que te dejará pegado en la silla con el culo apretado.
    No sé a los demás, pero para mi, mereció la pena la espera.    … Expand
  89. WakingDawn96
    Nov 27, 2019
    8
    Kingdom Hearts is my favorite video game series of all time alongside Pokemon, and as such I hold each KH game in a special place in my heart. This game is no different. While I do have problems with the game and I can see it’s flaws, I feel like the good of the game outweighs the bad for me enough to be considered my fourth favorite Kingdom Hearts game in the series. It’s not perfect, butKingdom Hearts is my favorite video game series of all time alongside Pokemon, and as such I hold each KH game in a special place in my heart. This game is no different. While I do have problems with the game and I can see it’s flaws, I feel like the good of the game outweighs the bad for me enough to be considered my fourth favorite Kingdom Hearts game in the series. It’s not perfect, but it’s also not horrible, it just has problems, but the strengths are enough for me to recommend it after you play all the other games in the series first.… Expand
  90. MyGaMe1
    Jun 25, 2020
    8
    Beautiful graphics , fast game play , i loved how they managed to capture the spirit of the worlds that we were visiting and use the exact same visual style as the movies themselves. For example Toy story world looks so realistic and detailed , just like the movie does , when you start at Olimpus , you have the same art style as you can see in Hercules from 1997. I loved that. Its hard forBeautiful graphics , fast game play , i loved how they managed to capture the spirit of the worlds that we were visiting and use the exact same visual style as the movies themselves. For example Toy story world looks so realistic and detailed , just like the movie does , when you start at Olimpus , you have the same art style as you can see in Hercules from 1997. I loved that. Its hard for me to say anything about the story. I didnt get it. I finished the previous games , but i had the same problem there as well. So i just found my self skipping every cinematic , just because even after i watched them , i was really confused what was the actual story and what are we doing. But at the end of it , i didnt even care , i was just enjoying the worlds and the game play , the two strong points for me.… Expand
  91. Sus1216
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Muchos años esperando esta tercera parte. Muy disfrutable de principio a fin con un sistema de combate parecido al 2 añadiendo nuevas técnicas y combos. Los mundos son mucho más verticales y grandes que nunca y muy coloridos. Los nuevos mundos con Frozen o Toy Story están muy chulos y se ven mejor que las propias películas. La banda sonora sigue estando a un nivel altísimo como en todosMuchos años esperando esta tercera parte. Muy disfrutable de principio a fin con un sistema de combate parecido al 2 añadiendo nuevas técnicas y combos. Los mundos son mucho más verticales y grandes que nunca y muy coloridos. Los nuevos mundos con Frozen o Toy Story están muy chulos y se ven mejor que las propias películas. La banda sonora sigue estando a un nivel altísimo como en todos los juegos de la saga. En cuanto a la trama, que ya lleva siendo una fumada desde la segunda parte y que se ha ido liando cada vez más, creo que hasta antes de la parte final está todo bastante correcto, pero en el clímax todo se acelera junto con combates caóticos (pero chulos) contra dos personajes a la vez. Y lo que va pasando no se explica bien o directamente no se explica, es todo muy porque sí. Aun así, no quita que me emocionará con el final del juego y soltara un par de lágrimas. Muy recomendable si eres fan de la saga.… Expand
  92. quantexyq
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    its everything i hoped for and then some. the story , the graphic , the music , the characters , the pace. this is one of the best games of all time.
  93. Xyphr
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    I played it without many expectations but ... WOW! .. an absolute Masterpiece of a Game!
    The Gameplay is a 10/10 Rating worth.

    A Simple and Clean Game!
  94. abdeen12
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Epic game, my favourite world was probably The Kingdom of Corona. Overall this game is 10/10
  95. Restseanivo
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a marvel to play. It's absolutely the most beautiful game I've played in recent memory. The gameplay is fast and addicting, and finding collectibles never feels tedious or tacked on, I always try to find everything. The story may not be friendly for newcomers. However, It's perfect for those who've become fans thought the years.
  96. Okuno
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Kingdom hearts es un juego que toma todos los aspectos buenos de los anteriores titulos de la saga realizando una licuadora de aspectos que son dignas de ver, sumando a que el apartado grafico es increble, dando momentos en los que no sabes si estas jugando un videojuego o viendo una pelicula de disney. Respecto a la jugabilidad es buena, conservando la escencia de kingdom hearts peroKingdom hearts es un juego que toma todos los aspectos buenos de los anteriores titulos de la saga realizando una licuadora de aspectos que son dignas de ver, sumando a que el apartado grafico es increble, dando momentos en los que no sabes si estas jugando un videojuego o viendo una pelicula de disney. Respecto a la jugabilidad es buena, conservando la escencia de kingdom hearts pero realizando mejoras que demuestran que el titulo no se queda atras en el tiempo.… Expand
  97. SamComedian
    Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Mi puntuación sobre Kingdom Hearts 3 es de 10, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración del titulo, estamos entre 25 y 30 horas que dura el modo historia, una duración correcta a mi parecer, alargarlo más hubiera hecho el juego un poco pesado. La jugabilidad es espectacular como en cada Kingdom Hearts, pero en éste alcanzamos un nivel superior, que si magias, invocaciones, atracciones,    Mi puntuación sobre Kingdom Hearts 3 es de 10, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración del titulo, estamos entre 25 y 30 horas que dura el modo historia, una duración correcta a mi parecer, alargarlo más hubiera hecho el juego un poco pesado. La jugabilidad es espectacular como en cada Kingdom Hearts, pero en éste alcanzamos un nivel superior, que si magias, invocaciones, atracciones, comandos de reacción, etc. Una infinidad de posibilidades que el jugador disfrutará como nunca antes en la saga. Una trama centrada en detener a Xehanort ( el antagonista ) y la búsqueda de los custodios de la luz perdidos, viajando a través de los diferentes mundos de Disney y Pixar ( destacar el mundo de Piratas del Caribe, es una maravilla ), hazaña que desemboca en Sora ( el protagonista ). Un juego hecho con mucho mimo sobre todo para los fans, un jugador que no haya visto o jugado anteriormente a la saga puede resultarle confuso o tedioso, ya que no entenderá nada de lo que pueda estar pasando. Personajes con mucho carisma y potencial como antes habíamos visto en la saga, Sora, Riku, Aqua, Axel, etc. En el apartado sonoro, como ya es habitual, nos encontramos con temas increíbles para cada mundo Disney, y una banda sonora de diez. Visualmente muy bonito y capaz, cuidado hasta el más mínimo detalle. En definitiva, nos encontramos con posiblemente uno de los mejores juegos de la saga de Kingdom Hearts sin duda, el 10 sobre 10 es justo ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 y XboxOne ). Mi doceava crítica u/o review.    … Expand
  98. AndersonBrito
    Feb 6, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. All the details are awesome. I really love each world, speachs etc...
  99. margamar
    Mar 3, 2019
    10
    I just love this game. This is almost everything I had hoped for the series. Can't wait for the DLC
  100. energystorm
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    EL JUEGO MAS HERMOSO DE LA HISTORIA QUIEN NO PIENSE ASÍ TENEMOS UN SERIO PROBLEMA el gameplay presenta su mayor evolución y la historia esta bien narrada así que 10/10 recomendado
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 88
  3. Negative: 1 out of 88
  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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