Kingdom Hearts III

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  1. Warwom
    Aug 17, 2019
    10
    I am a big fan of Kingdom Hearts, it is easily placed in the top 3 of the best episodes.
    Good job Square Enix !
  2. Myrty
    Aug 19, 2019
    10
    Some unexplained stories left, but I think other than that, this game successfully delivered the finale we (KH fans) have been waiting for for sooo long
  3. Mikejiben
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Too much good to say so won't say anything The game encapsulate the perfect essence of kh and with remind on the way the game Will only be better.
    Also you'll see many poor misguided folks saying "I was the biggest kh fan the game is trash" they're lying if you see a review like this just run, and yeah remind is out so the game is just the best kh game at this point.
  4. Ryuukins
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    After the long wait, playing this game made me feel like a child again and that alone makes it worth it.
  5. ecoecojbl
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 3 é definitivamente o melhor kingdom hearts já feito, o mais refinado, claro que tem pontas abertas em sua história, mas vários prometem ser respondidos no Re:Mind, mas um aviso que tem de ser dito é que, Kh3 é uma junção de todos os jogos da franquia em 1 e para compreender sua história é necessário jogar todos os jogos da franquia TODOS, inclusive o de mobile, só assimKingdom Hearts 3 é definitivamente o melhor kingdom hearts já feito, o mais refinado, claro que tem pontas abertas em sua história, mas vários prometem ser respondidos no Re:Mind, mas um aviso que tem de ser dito é que, Kh3 é uma junção de todos os jogos da franquia em 1 e para compreender sua história é necessário jogar todos os jogos da franquia TODOS, inclusive o de mobile, só assim você conseguirá ter a experiência completa de kh3.… Expand
  6. todjopa
    Oct 14, 2019
    10
    My favourite game in the series. Loved the disney worlds and combat felt good. Addition of critical mode made it even better.
  7. Kingdomhear
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Bellissimo come il resto della saga !! Ottimo gameplay storia personaggi...davvero incantevole
  8. MichalisRbw
    Nov 15, 2019
    10
    Really enjoyed the game and definitely worth my money, the only negative thing is we'll probably wait half a decade for the next chapter
  9. Snake1999
    Nov 21, 2019
    10
    Combate rapido y muy dinámico, historia muy buena aunque confusa, tiene buenos momentos muy buen juego
  10. Theanimal69
    Dec 10, 2019
    10
    Sin el dlc, se quedo en un muy buen juego, pero con el dlc, será el mejor de toda la saga
  11. silverdavid
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    Tal y como está el juego a día de hoy, es un muy buen juego. Con su versión final mix en enero, será el mejor de la saga y con diferencia
  12. paulocentr
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Amazing, beautiful, exciting and challenging ar onde. A must play game for every console owner, played the entire trilogy all king games and Worth every single minute
  13. aendir
    Dec 18, 2019
    10
    El mejor juego de la saga objetivamente hablando, eso es innegable, a pesar de sus cosas mejorables, al igual que todos los juegos de KH y todos los juegos en general
  14. Jpale14
    Dec 20, 2019
    10
    Já conhecia muito bem a historia de Kingdom hearts em geral, mas esse foi o primeiro jogo que joguei da franquia.
    Com uma historia confuza porem cativante e seu sistema de combate incrivel e empolgante, kingom hearts 3 simplesmente se tornou meu jogo favorito
  15. meirami
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I was apprehensive at first because I hadn't played a Kingdom Hearts game since Birth by Sleep released on Playstation Portable. Still, Kingdom Hearts III proved out be lots of fun, and I would recommend it for old and new fans alike.

    What I enjoyed the most were things that broke the mold: The Caribbean, the new and improved Gummi Ship, and how Monstropolis and Toybox didn't follow    I was apprehensive at first because I hadn't played a Kingdom Hearts game since Birth by Sleep released on Playstation Portable. Still, Kingdom Hearts III proved out be lots of fun, and I would recommend it for old and new fans alike.

    What I enjoyed the most were things that broke the mold: The Caribbean, the new and improved Gummi Ship, and how Monstropolis and Toybox didn't follow their original movies scene-by-scene. The base gameplay was solid as well, and the game looks great.

    On the other hand, I also found the worlds for Frozen and Tangled tedious because they followed their respectuve films too faithfully and made Sora seem out of place (or at least made Flynn Rider look like an unwelcome tagalong to Rapunzel and Sora's romantic walk in the woods). I don't know if this was because of corporate meddling, but I would have loved to see a different take on these worlds.

    Sometimes I also would have preferred to get back to the gameplay, but couldn't because of the heavy amount of cutscenes that will jump you at every opportunity. I wish the game would have been more concise, even if it meant cutting down the number of cameo characters.

    Overall, though, I had a very positive experience. (Note: I have a completely different opinion of the ReMIND dlc. Avoid that at any cost...)    … Expand
  16. agallasplus89
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Ahora que se puede valorar en su conjunto con re mind, al igual que sus antecesores con final mix, objetivamente se puede y debe decir que es el mejor Kh de toda la saga
  17. SmallyGames
    Feb 15, 2020
    10
    This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best gameThis was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot This was the best game I’ve ever played I recommend it a lot… Expand
  18. PeterPersona
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent game the combats are excellent the story is like in the movies. Excellent Game!… Expand
  19. Mohammedalali12
    Apr 9, 2020
    10
    After beating FFVIIR(getting early copy) I’m really interesting at Nomura’s games lol. First playthrough and I cannot put the controller down. Looking forward for other KH games
  20. holamigos
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    This game had it flaw but even if I look at the graphics I didn’t get bored. This game has fun gameplay, great graphics and saga concluded perfectly. I know the storytelling is bad in someway but, I like it actually. deserves 10 imo!
  21. 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
  22. zasaz13
    Jul 5, 2023
    10
    AMAZING. This is the best KH in my opinion. Amazing history and amazing combat system.
  23. WolrenankSpike
    Jun 22, 2020
    10
    Definitivamente no es el mejor juego de la saga, pero es de los mejores juegos del año y un gran KH.
  24. illuvatar_1st
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great game to end all previous 11 games. although we thought.Its refreshing seeing the same worlds we know and love being Massive sandboxes were you can go where ever u want, see NPC left and right and have new Pixar worlds appear for the first time.

    Music is amazing and well suited all the way. the cut scenes and the CGi cut scenes a 10/10 and story to end the saga a 10/10. hover DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME IF U HAVE NO IDEA OF THE PAST 11

    game play combines all the good from previous titles , balances them and introduce new ways of game style    … Expand
  25. 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
  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. Lcfairy
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    LOVE IT!!!! Amazing beginning and ending song amazing graphics amazing gameplay more then one ending in the DLC. Cant wait for the continued story! Kiri is still useless though
  28. Gamingnerd86
    Sep 8, 2020
    10
    Ein wunderbares Spiel sollte in keiner Sammlung Fehlen ich habe es gespielt top Level Design mit viel Liebe zum Detail daher mein Fazit 10 von 10 Punten
  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. 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
  31. 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!
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. Soraroronoa
    Sep 25, 2021
    10
    Just Amazing, big plus if you have knowledge of disneyland parks because there are lots of winks
  35. accursedblade
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    Masterpeice. Amazing graphics, insane story, beautiful worlds, incredible music, versatile gameplay, just a 10/10 in all aspects.
  36. vodas
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    This was one of the most fun gaming experiences I have had in years. The combat was simply silk smooth and very enjoyable - did not even think of running from any battles because they were just that fun. I even went as far as to get the Ultima Weapon and defeat the secret bosses (tornado Gummi boss including...gosh that was long) which I did not do with previous titles. The worlds wereThis was one of the most fun gaming experiences I have had in years. The combat was simply silk smooth and very enjoyable - did not even think of running from any battles because they were just that fun. I even went as far as to get the Ultima Weapon and defeat the secret bosses (tornado Gummi boss including...gosh that was long) which I did not do with previous titles. The worlds were gorgeous and the maps were highly enjoyable (no open-world - thank God - got tired of those kind of games)

    The only real problem with KH3 is the pacing of the story. They definitely kept too much of the main plot at a standstill until the very end - it felt as almost NOTHING at all happened until you finish the last Disney world. The Disney worlds were fun and all, but they should have continued with the main plot at least a bit after every world or two. Also the very point of going to these worlds was kind of...too simple. There was no clear reason to do it - a mistake which was not so prominently made in the previous mainline titles. So because of all of this - most of the game up until the finale felt like a bit of a filler (which again - I did not feel as much in the previous titles even though there always was some filler).

    But even with this kind of a big negative I can't give the game any lower than 8.5 just because it kept me glued to the screen until the very end (and even after) - which most games nowadays are not able to do.    … Expand
  37. Wrath_4givnez
    Apr 4, 2019
    9
    Allow me to preface this by saying I've played this game on an old ass CRT TV with a standard PS4 (so no PS4 PRO enhancements). With that out of the way, on to the review!

    Wow, has it ever been a long time coming for the mainline entry of the series to finally grace the fans with its presence. True, we've all had a fair few supplementary games in between (some good, some not as good),    Allow me to preface this by saying I've played this game on an old ass CRT TV with a standard PS4 (so no PS4 PRO enhancements). With that out of the way, on to the review!

    Wow, has it ever been a long time coming for the mainline entry of the series to finally grace the fans with its presence. True, we've all had a fair few supplementary games in between (some good, some not as good), but seldom did they scratch that Kingdom Hearts itch that's been present since the end of the official second entry, when players all around the world reached the ending cinematic, treated to a gorgeous CG cutscene with "Sanctuary" (Passion, if you're a Japanese player) by Utada playing as the ending/credits song. A long enough time that a fair bit has happened in-universe to the KH series and in the gaming industry. A long enough time that the game had swapped engines and console generations (even added a new console under the series banner) to accommodate for the time circumstances and climate (among other things).

    And, so, how did it fair?

    Gameplay: Maybe with a few exceptions here and there, the gameplay itself is probably the best the series has ever been. Elements from every major game in the series plays a definite part in the game. Combat and exploration is fast, fluid varied, and exciting with KH2's gold standard basic combat meshing together with some of the unique features that BBS and DDD brought to the table. Secret/collectable hunting is fun and expansive with the huge worlds, high level of detail, and the sheer verticality adding a layer of depth that previous games (even DDD) just didn't have. Side gameplay bits, such as the Classic Kingdom minigames, 100 Acre Wood puzzle challenges, and the sidequests that you can partake in for a few bonus rewards also add a bit of breathing room to help players take a break from their adventures through the Disney universe. The Gummi Ship makes a full-force return, now with perhaps the most robust and balanced out experience you could ever get out of the system, taking elements from KH1 and 2, while also taking some Ps and Qs from it's own main game and making it a bit more open and exploration focused. With all of that said, combat did seem a bit over powered (especially with the Attraction Flow attacks), which made even more glaring considering the highest difficulty setting available (Proud Mode) is perhaps the easiest it's been. The Worlds, while expansive and lengthy, still felt like there were a few worlds missing, with one of the fan favorites that managed to make a return (Twilight Town) being cut in half significantly (made more obvious by the seemingly abandoned storyline said world had). The minigames are a good distraction, but a tad on the monotonous side, and the side quests available are few and far between. Finally, while the Gummi System is the best it's ever been, it is a little slower and less exciting than what was done in KH2.

    Story: Let me just get this out of the way. To newcomers, the majority of the plot is almost impenetrable, and can only be deciphered by said newcomers that either utilize a Wiki and pay as close attention as possible, or take it upon themselves to play through the majority of the previous games (if you have a PS4, getting the "Story Thus Far" collection would be a good idea...). It is NOT recommended that, if you ARE a newcomer, you make this game your first in the series. Why do I say this? It has MGS4 Syndrome. Kingdom Hearts is a long series with a complicated story, and this game was made to finish the "Seeker of Darkness Saga", going to great lengths to tie up loose ends on that front. It will have A LOT of exposition and reminders to fans. A fan of the series on the regular will be required to pay attention at a bare minimum just to understand (just like MGS4). With this said, as a fan, I thought the ending, barring a few questions, was satisfying to me, with the final encounter being excellently executed.

    Visuals: Considering what kind of set up I've had while playing, the game still looked absolutely beautiful, and still ran at a near solid 60fps. It was smooth to play and smooth to watch. The fact that just about everything was voice acted was a big bonus, and the "flat cardboard" faces that showed up in previous games for certain cutscenes/moments are nowhere to be seen is even more impressive. To say this would look great on a PS4 PRO and a proper HD TV would then be the most understated understatments...

    Final: Barring a few issues (the feeling of the lack of worlds, overpowered Attraction Attacks, extremely convoluted story that didn't answer EVERY question, and somewhat monotonous minigames) this is probably one of the better ways to end the saga. While I WISH there was more in the game, what I got was a extremely satisfying dance across the universe with Sora the Heartfelt Dunce, Goofy the Observant, and Donald the Uselessly Overpowered, with the return of a lovable side-cast and rogues gallery.    … Expand
  38. 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
  39. Turbodowg
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    I’m reviewing Kingdom Hearts 3 as a relatively new comer to the series. I had played bits of Kingdom Hearts 1 on the PS2 but never owned it. I also played bits of one of the DS games but never completed it. I bought the remastered versions of Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 on ps4 but again struggled to get through them as they didn’t age too well.
    So I don’t have an in depth knowledge of the    I’m reviewing Kingdom Hearts 3 as a relatively new comer to the series. I had played bits of Kingdom Hearts 1 on the PS2 but never owned it. I also played bits of one of the DS games but never completed it. I bought the remastered versions of Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 on ps4 but again struggled to get through them as they didn’t age too well.
    So I don’t have an in depth knowledge of the series or the story.
    I bought Kingdom Hearts 3 in a sale to play with my youngest daughter (age 6) and we have both thoroughly enjoyed the game.

    Visually the game is beautiful, imaginative and looks as if you were really inside a Disney movie. The detail to each level shows Square Enix clearly has a passion for Disney. The wealth of characters and worlds really is amazing. The game takes you to visit characters from Toy Story, Frozen, Tangled, Big hero 6, Pirates of The Caribbean and many more. Each world is crafted with love and has a real sense of magic. The voice acting and animation during the many cut-scenes is top notch. Each world has its own story that incorporates the characters that live there.

    Kingdom Hearts 3 is an action RPG, on the surface it looks like a game for kids (it can be on easy settings) but crank the level up and you get yourself a pretty hard-core action RPG. Combat is similar(ish)to Final Fantasy 15, in that all action is in real time. Battles are in real time so in-between bashing X to attack you will need to evade, cast spells, use items and change Key Blades (Your main weapon).
    Fight long enough and you get to use special attacks, each Key blade has different abilities which grow in power as you fight. The coolest features of battle are the special attacks and link summons.
    Special attacks create famous Disney World attractions that are used as weapons these include; The Pirate Ship, Big Magic Mountain and The Mad Tea Cups. They are amazing fun and brilliant to watch in action.
    The link characters allow you to summon strong allies to help you in battle. Each summon will unleash a powerful attack and an insane finisher; they are a graphical marvel to watch. My favourite is the first summon unlocked (Wonder Balloon) which is a cute looking chubby, bouncy creature that you jump around on until it explodes into hundreds of smaller creatures that fill the screen with colour.

    Level design is interesting and fun, I don’t particularly like that enemies tend to respawn over and over, but that’s a staple of JRPGs so to be expected. Traveling from world to world via Gummy Ship is always enjoyable; at this point the game becomes a space shooter. The game is packed with fun things to do, the many mini-games along your journey add variety, and you never feel bored. The sound score is big and conveys the sense of magic throughout the game.

    But there is one let down for a new comer; the main story line. This may not be an issue to long term fans but to me and my daughter it was very confusing and at times very long. The story goes back 2002 and has spanned over around 15 games (I think). So there’s a lot of characters and talk of things you have no idea about. Characters linger too long on dialogue that makes no sense to a new player and I found myself skipping the scenes that didn’t contain Disney movie characters. I liked Sora, the main character but a lot of the other characters I didn’t care for. But that criticism is entirely because I haven’t played the other games.
    Luckily within a Disney character’s world the cut scenes are fine, and easy to follow as they are almost separate mini stories.

    So overall I loved the game. My daughter also loved it, she found it easy enough to play (on easy settings and with my help) and we both enjoyed the story within Disney worlds. Graphically the game is stunning, the music sound and voice work are top quality, the gameplay is fun and the action and combat are brilliant.
    I’d highly recommend Kingdom Hearts 3.    … Expand
  40. Nick_Da_Nasty
    Mar 2, 2020
    9
    It’s lives up to the name but the voice acting dialog is a bit cringe worthy at time. Game play is smooth and graphics are good
  41. 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
  42. eljoad
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    For beginners this game is hard to enjoy and for fans it is the best service. Although the height of the wall is large, the investment value is high because the basic characteristics are high.
  43. 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
  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. imoviesreview
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    Everything you love from every single Kingdom Hearts games in one solid package
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. jctanti
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    tldr: For KH fans, I fully recommend this game - it's only a 9/10 b/c of some small things
    For non-KH fans, play the other games first, then come back to this one :) Or, of course, just skip it entirely.
    After finishing the main story, and briefly beginning the post-game content, I can safely say that this game has met, but not exceeded, my expectations of what Kingdom Hearts 3 was    tldr: For KH fans, I fully recommend this game - it's only a 9/10 b/c of some small things
    For non-KH fans, play the other games first, then come back to this one :) Or, of course, just skip it entirely.

    After finishing the main story, and briefly beginning the post-game content, I can safely say that this game has met, but not exceeded, my expectations of what Kingdom Hearts 3 was going to be.

    That being said, Kingdom Hearts 3 is a fantastic game, that also has its flaws.

    With regards to story, it has some problems; for example, the game doesn't weave the KH storyline with the Disney world storyline together throughout the game as smoothly as KH2 did, opting to more cleanly dedicate the first 60-70% of the game to Disney stories and VERY little to KH story. But in the end, I was ultimately satisfied with the way they ended the Xehanort arc, and if you're a Kingdom Hearts fan, I'm confident you will be too! There are some SERIOUS epic fan-service moments in this game where I got up on my feet and cheered.

    Gameplay-wise, bad news first, this game has some issues in two regards: (1) the game is somewhat on the easy side, even by Kingdom Hearts standards, and (2) the overall amount of side-quests and things to do outside the main story seem a bit lacking compared specifically to Kingdom Hearts 2.

    (1): I've never thought of the KH games as being the most challenging games, and generally thought of them all as being easy (even on Proud or Critical mode), with the exception of some of the International/Final Mix post-game content/bosses, and of course, if you choose to do a Lvl 1 run. But Kingdom Hearts 3 takes the easy gameplay, and ramps it up even more. They crammed almost all the "Triangle"-mechanics from other KH games, or something similar, into this one as well, like shotlock, keyblade/form-changes , attractions, link summons, and your standard companion combo moves. Having all these moves at your disposal makes a lot of fights trivially easy; you simply have too much in your arsenal for any enemy, even bosses, to pose much of a threat. Like I said, I've never gone into a KH game expecting a Dark Souls experience or anything like that (nor do I WANT it to be that), but I definitely would have wanted a LITTLE more challenge in the standard-play combat. I did my initial run on Proud mode too, so between that and a pure Lvl 1 run, it would have been nice to see the a difficulty level somewhere in the middle.

    (2): The dedication to side-quests and optional battles seems to be have been toned down in this game. The notion of completing the side-quests in KH3 doesn't feel nearly as compelling as completing the Jiminy Journal in KH2 felt. So I wish there was more as far as side-quest content. But given that this isn't the International/Final Mix version, maybe that will be rectified later with such a release, or maybe DLC (which, to be clear, wouldn't be that bad - this game is fully worth the $60 price tag as it is, in my opinion, so it's NOT a "developer skimping on content with the intention of gutting us for DLC" situation).

    Now for the good stuff!

    As easy as the combat has become because of things highlighted above, it's still FUN. AS. HECK. Swinging the keyblade, transforming it into all manners of other kinds of weapons, casting extra-flashy, next-gen graphics spells, and just the overall graphical design overhaul the game has gotten makes every fight a truly beautiful spectacle to behold. The Keyblade you ultimately decide to use also dictates your fighting style to an extent, and there are a few different weapons variations to try out. You feel like an absolute boss when you destroy every mob of bad guys, and while not very challenging, fighting is still extremely satisfying.

    The addition of Pixar/3D Disney worlds was definitely welcome indeed! Seeing Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and Tangled characters as part of the Kingdom Hearts cast was something I'd wanted for a long time, and they pulled it off flawlessly. The worlds themselves have also received much of a graphical overhaul, and now feature much larger, richer areas to explore (honestly, sometimes too large - hunting down treasure chests has ironically become SO much more difficult now because of how detailed the worlds have become!). And the addition of some scattered, fully-voiced, NPCs throughout the non-Heartless-infested areas of some of the worlds makes them feel that much more alive.

    As for the story, if you're a KH fan, you will LOVE, at the very least, the last 30-40% of the game - as implied earlier, in true KH fashion they save most of the juicy stuff for the last few chapters of the game, but it is so well worth it, I didn't even care. Epic moments, team-ups, battles, and conclusions to so many character arcs, the final moments of this game will truly be a joy to play through if you've followed the story so far    … Expand
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. Maan
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    This is my first meeting with the KH games, it was an impulse buy and I absolutely do not regret it. I should've started with the remakes, but oh well.. It was a nice addition that they added the memories section to catch up with the series. I really enjoy the gameplay, the story and it all isn't to hard to get into it. There are a lot of cut scenes, which I normally hate if there is justThis is my first meeting with the KH games, it was an impulse buy and I absolutely do not regret it. I should've started with the remakes, but oh well.. It was a nice addition that they added the memories section to catch up with the series. I really enjoy the gameplay, the story and it all isn't to hard to get into it. There are a lot of cut scenes, which I normally hate if there is just too much, but I find it ok, because you learn so much about the story and for that I give it a 9. Overall great game and so much detail. They delivered a very well end product!… Expand
  53. 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
  54. DoTheBartMan
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    A long time in the minds of many gamers, it delivers in many aspects. Unreal Engine used to full effect making this one of the prettiest games you'll see. The combat is fun and never loses it's impact,

    I never thought I'd be screaming for Donald Duck to heal me but there it is. Camera can be annoying sometimes, certain Keyblade abilities are effected Overall already a strong    A long time in the minds of many gamers, it delivers in many aspects. Unreal Engine used to full effect making this one of the prettiest games you'll see. The combat is fun and never loses it's impact,

    I never thought I'd be screaming for Donald Duck to heal me but there it is.

    Camera can be annoying sometimes, certain Keyblade abilities are effected

    Overall already a strong contender for GOTY    … Expand
  55. Virus12
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    The end of the Dark Seeker Saga.
    Pros:
    -fun combat -amazing ost -smart writing -aesthetically beautiful -amazing gummi ship exploration -keyblade transformations are awesome -equip 3 keyblades at once Cons: -too easy even on proud mode, turning off experience is a cop out in my opinion -i don't like attraction flow attacks -still some questions left unanswered -combo    The end of the Dark Seeker Saga.
    Pros:
    -fun combat
    -amazing ost
    -smart writing
    -aesthetically beautiful
    -amazing gummi ship exploration
    -keyblade transformations are awesome
    -equip 3 keyblades at once

    Cons:
    -too easy even on proud mode, turning off experience is a cop out in my opinion
    -i don't like attraction flow attacks
    -still some questions left unanswered
    -combo customization is quite limited
    -this might be a good spot to find some ingredients

    Overall I really enjoyed the game and although the ending leaves you asking more questions, i think that is how games are meant to be if a sequel is coming. If you like Kingdom Hearts then buy the game, if you aren't a fan of the direction it is going in then end it here.

    I think the game stands on it's own 2 feet pretty well despite the difficulty being very easy. I am hoping that critical mode gets introduced and it is reminiscent of KH2's Critical mode where I can start off with a bunch of lucky strike abilities.

    The world's are huge and deserve to be explored thoroughly or, at least what you would perceive to be thoroughly only to find you are missing a chest or a secret emblem.

    Phil would drive us nuts in KH2. Prepare for Donald to absolutely top that.

    I do think a few things could be improved upon as with any game but this game is a very solid entry and I really liked it. Oh it also has a very achievable Platinum trophy. 1 play through only.    … Expand
  56. 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!
  57. IronAvenger
    Feb 7, 2019
    9
    Nearly perfect conclusion to a series I’ve loved my entire life. Great combat, great visuals, great characters. Only complaint is that it’s a little too easy even on Proud. If Critical gets a release later it’ll be a perfect 10
  58. xxmar-au_san_xx
    May 9, 2019
    9
    excelente jogo de aventura com graficos espetaculares e jogabilidade otima.
  59. Varhe20
    Feb 13, 2019
    9
    I just recently got into the Kingdom Hearts series and what a journey it has been. I bought the all-in-one collection in 2018 and played through each game and watched all the movies, and I have to say that it was one of the greatest gaming experiences of my life. I fell in love with the characters (especially Axel/Lea), worlds and of course the gameplay. And the conclusion is finally hereI just recently got into the Kingdom Hearts series and what a journey it has been. I bought the all-in-one collection in 2018 and played through each game and watched all the movies, and I have to say that it was one of the greatest gaming experiences of my life. I fell in love with the characters (especially Axel/Lea), worlds and of course the gameplay. And the conclusion is finally here (for this arc anyway). For some the wait has been extremely long and I can't even imagine what the long time fans of the series are feeling right now.

    Kingdom hearts 3 blew my mind away. First of all the graphics are mind blowing in some parts of the game. The Caribbean world for example looked absolutely beautiful. The character models were a bit iffy in some parts but overall it's a very gorgeous game.

    The first half of the story felt a little out of place for me. The Disney worlds were for the most part great, but the overall Kingdom Hearts plot didn't progress almost at all during them. The stories in each of the worlds was basically just a collection of the biggest scenes in the movies and I would have enjoyed an original story in them instead. On the other hand the story in the other half of the game was everything I had hoped it would be. We got a satisfying end to the Xehanort storyline and I was left satisfied. And at the end of the game I was an emotional wreck. The second half of the game had so many emotional scenes in it that I was surprised I still had tears left in me at the end. The end did also setup the future of the series and I'm happy the franchise isn't going to end here.

    The gameplay for me felt a bit too easy. In the past games I usually played on the easiest difficulty since I wasn't really looking for a challenge and just wanted to enjoy the story, but damn those games were still hard. I got stuck on the last bosses of those games for days (could be that I just suck though). The Disney rides in the game I didn't enjoy at all. They were just so uninteractive and op that I just chose not to use them once I had tried them a couple of times. Hopefully they add a critical mode in the future and tweak the gameplay somehow so that the hardcore fans can get a challenging experience.

    Overall the game is well worth your time especially if you're a long time fan. This definitely isn't for those who have not played the past games and if you're only looking for a challenge in the combat and are not interested in the story, this isn't for you either. Even though I just recently got into the series I will forever cherish these games in my heart because they truly are something special.    … Expand
  60. 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
  61. alfreiro99
    Feb 10, 2019
    9
    Ignore the others, if you like KH then you will love this game, written has gone better, the graphics are awesome and the gameplay is better than ever. The only problems that i've got (and that's why this game has not a 10) is the camera sometimes goes crazy and its too easy.
  62. 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
  63. Nandokan
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    El mejor juego de la saga con diferencia.
    Los mundos son espectaculares y se asemejan mucho a las películas,sobre todo a la hora de contarlas,algo que parece que les cuesta con su propia historia.
    La dificultad es adaptable para todos los públicos,dice que es demasiado fácil incluso en difícil pero yo me lo he pasado en Normal y no es tampoco un paseo como dicen,hay jefes que te cuestan    El mejor juego de la saga con diferencia.
    Los mundos son espectaculares y se asemejan mucho a las películas,sobre todo a la hora de contarlas,algo que parece que les cuesta con su propia historia.
    La dificultad es adaptable para todos los públicos,dice que es demasiado fácil incluso en difícil pero yo me lo he pasado en Normal y no es tampoco un paseo como dicen,hay jefes que te cuestan mas que otros.
    La falta de personajes de Final Fantasy es un punto menos pero tampoco se les echa de menos del todo.
    Es un gran juego hecho para los fans mas fieles,me ha dejado con ganas de mas.    … Expand
  64. memoli3481
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    After waiting 13 years, its finally here. And I must say, its so great.

    Keyblade Transformations are great. Combat feels better than 0.2 Story is awesome, and jaw dropping. Graphics... do i really need to talk about them? Seeing what Kingdom Hearts came into is so great... You can really feel the revelation. RPG mechanics are better then any other KH games. Flowmotion, Focus, Links    After waiting 13 years, its finally here. And I must say, its so great.

    Keyblade Transformations are great.
    Combat feels better than 0.2
    Story is awesome, and jaw dropping.
    Graphics... do i really need to talk about them? Seeing what Kingdom Hearts came into is so great... You can really feel the revelation.
    RPG mechanics are better then any other KH games.
    Flowmotion, Focus, Links are so easy and fast.
    Maps are so big. Like Massive.

    What about bad things about the game?

    Ending was lame.
    Lack of original keyblades is disappointing.
    ... That's all.

    9/10. This game deserves GOTY.    … Expand
  65. 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!
  66. Zenter
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    A great game with a lot of hearts and time put into it, basically a love letter for the series' long time fans. Its main strength just like other KH games is its cast of characters and the ability of the characters and story to invoke a broad range of emotions which is a rarity for games in general.

    The story offered a satisfying conclusion to a saga while also setting for the stone for    A great game with a lot of hearts and time put into it, basically a love letter for the series' long time fans. Its main strength just like other KH games is its cast of characters and the ability of the characters and story to invoke a broad range of emotions which is a rarity for games in general.

    The story offered a satisfying conclusion to a saga while also setting for the stone for the next saga. It's not in any way a perfect story nor it need to be perfect. But when it hits, it hits all the right notes. Although many things still left unexplained and some parts of the story lacks coherence, I do not think of it as a major weakness. For the series it's just how the story is supposed it hook its target audiences, to keep the interest alive. The only thing I found problematic is how most of the plot is contained within the last quarter of the game rather than spread more equally throughout the game. But I kinda get it why they have to do that considering the fast-pacing of the endgame's story development (8.5/10)

    As for the characters, the main characters, especially Sora and the gang once again what makes the game so fun to play and watch. In KH3, it just gets better. The dialogue is better than ever, the comedy is spot on, each story cutscenes are a feast to watch and the voice acting is as good as the previous numbered instalments. Watching Sora and the gang are as fun as ever and watching their interaction often puts a smile on my face. The thing they can do better? Some characters were not given enough spotlight resulting in missed opportunities relating to emotional payoff of some characters and some ended up much to be desired in terms of character development. On a side note, although I understand the disappointment on the lack of FF character, I do not think they are much relevant to the story in KH3, therefore I am okay with the omission (8.5/10)

    Aside from likeable characters and interesting story, the game also has awesome graphics and smooth animation. Each world has been made to resemble the original source/movies as close as possible and the level of details put into the world design is just unbelievable. I have no major complaint graphic-wise (9.5/10)

    Music wise, KH3 is incredible. Although many of the ost are brought from the previous titles, most of them have been recomposed, enable them to invoke nostalgic feelings while offering a fresh take to some of the most beloved ost of the series. The new ost are equally awesome and some are very memorable. (9.5/10)

    The gameplay is very fun. They added so many new features such as keyblades transformation, so many minigames, attractions, new ability, etc into the game that add so much variations and options of what you can do. The map is bigger than ever and the gummi ship features has been improved into something more enjoyable. But with all the things they add to the gameplay, Square Enix seems to forget to balance it with the difficulty. With all the arsenals players have in their hands, the game felt easier than it used to be. The enemies' difficulty felt nerved compared to previous games. They are not as challenging as they used to be. The map felt a bit empty likely because the increase of the size of the map is not balanced by adding more enemies and content into some particular maps. I really hope they can fix this with future update. Overall the gameplay is still good, but with some tweakings and possibly a final mix treatment, the gameplay could be a lot better (7.5/10)

    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a great game. If you're a fan of the series who has been following the development of the series through many titles (not just KH1 and KH2) and has been waiting for so long, this game will likely offer almost everything you'd hoped for the game and you will have much fun playing it. Although it does have some cons, those cons likely will not ruin the experience you get from it. Is it a game worth buying? yes, especially for fans. Is it a game worth waiting for? Yes definitely. Overall 8.5/10. Extra points for the great effort put into every details of the game 9/10    … Expand
  67. Ivaed
    Jan 30, 2019
    9
    The game is really great. Awesome graphics, fun gameplay, and an interesting storyline if you're into Kingdom Hearts.

    My only small knock against the game is the difficulty. It is absurdly easy unless you are on Proud difficulty. The regular difficulty feels like easy mode, Proud difficulty feels like regular mode. If they were to add one more difficulty level it would make this game a    The game is really great. Awesome graphics, fun gameplay, and an interesting storyline if you're into Kingdom Hearts.

    My only small knock against the game is the difficulty. It is absurdly easy unless you are on Proud difficulty. The regular difficulty feels like easy mode, Proud difficulty feels like regular mode. If they were to add one more difficulty level it would make this game a 10 for me.    … Expand
  68. MightyMilky
    Feb 1, 2019
    9
    It lives up to the hype for longtime fans, but will leave newcomers scratching their head. Unfortunately the only decent way to catch up on the series' complicated and confusing story is to search for a recap on youtube. The recap videos you can watch from the main menu do a terrible job at explaining the plot so far.
  69. 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
  70. Chris_561
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is by far my favorite from the KH franchise, but that is not to say this game did not have minor issues. My biggest gripe was the camera in the game, it was a bit unsteady and made a fun boss battle almost annoying. The combat is a bit floaty but a huge improvement from the Osaka team original work like DDD and BBS. Also, they could have provided more variety with someKingdom Hearts 3 is by far my favorite from the KH franchise, but that is not to say this game did not have minor issues. My biggest gripe was the camera in the game, it was a bit unsteady and made a fun boss battle almost annoying. The combat is a bit floaty but a huge improvement from the Osaka team original work like DDD and BBS. Also, they could have provided more variety with some boss battles.

    Overall, This game plays as any other Kingdom Heart game, although, it does tend to be easier because as you begin your journey you are given so many options to use at your disposal with no consequences. But this game is beautiful and I found myself really enjoying it and loving it. The pros really outweighs the cons, as the cons are very minimal. I was pleased with the end of the Xehanort saga and excited to see where they decide to go with the next saga.    … Expand
  71. Kaged200
    Feb 4, 2019
    9
    My only concern is some of the gameplay which while amazing is somewhat floaty not on the levels of some kingdom hearts games but it's still somewhat obvious it's there and biggest challenge was not from the bosses or the enemies but from the minigames which is somewhat disappointing but this is by far one of the best kingdom hearts games ever from most of the combat and the gummi shipMy only concern is some of the gameplay which while amazing is somewhat floaty not on the levels of some kingdom hearts games but it's still somewhat obvious it's there and biggest challenge was not from the bosses or the enemies but from the minigames which is somewhat disappointing but this is by far one of the best kingdom hearts games ever from most of the combat and the gummi ship missions to the beauty and size of the worlds… Expand
  72. SultanOfSwing44
    Feb 6, 2019
    9
    Minus 1 point because they forgot to put final fantasy chars in the game. It feels shorter than the other games but i may be remembering wrong. My kh2 file shows 80 hrs and my kh3 one shows 40. That being said, its everything we all hoped it would be.... Except the final fantasy part.
  73. rayenatear
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    I've been waiting for this game my entire life, so let's just jump right in. This game is very, very fun. The attractions, the form changes, and the little details.

    Worlds have actual citizens in them now that you can talk to, and you can have two more party members besides Donald and Goofy. This game also wraps up the hanging plot threads for quite a few characters, and is very    I've been waiting for this game my entire life, so let's just jump right in. This game is very, very fun. The attractions, the form changes, and the little details.

    Worlds have actual citizens in them now that you can talk to, and you can have two more party members besides Donald and Goofy. This game also wraps up the hanging plot threads for quite a few characters, and is very satisfying to watch as a longtime fan. There are many plot twists that you will never see coming and make the game more intriguing as a result.

    The major gripes I have mainly have to do with the plots of 3 worlds being messed with a bit too much for my liking, and another worlds inclusion in the game being questionable at best. There are also little things like why the Lingering Will just disappears after fighting Terra-Xehanort and reappears as the Guardian? it's kind of weird. Other then that i don't have much to complain about.

    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a satisfying conclusion to the original series. It's a game that has been a long time coming, and maybe it won't reach everyone's expectations. It has big shoes to fill after all.

    But it was good enough for me, and that's all I care about.    … Expand
  74. maryanthem
    Feb 9, 2019
    9
    KH is not a game for for everyone. It also has one major handicap that people seems to forget; the people who have played this game likely have played KH2/KH1 as teenager. Now they are adult and able to see weaknesses they couldn’t see before. Of course playing this game and comparing it to KH2/KH1 will feel different in general. Some of it comes from the fact that as we grow up there areKH is not a game for for everyone. It also has one major handicap that people seems to forget; the people who have played this game likely have played KH2/KH1 as teenager. Now they are adult and able to see weaknesses they couldn’t see before. Of course playing this game and comparing it to KH2/KH1 will feel different in general. Some of it comes from the fact that as we grow up there are things that we don’t enjoy anymore. KH series fits this category. Personally I still really likes this game, although imo it’s not as good as KH2 which is my fav video game of all time.… Expand
  75. wakinimarni
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    I have never played the other game in the series before, but I found the gameplay very fun and pretty satisfying. I also love the interaction between the main character, Sora with Donald and Goofy. Just a a well made game overall
  76. Michaelmare
    Feb 11, 2019
    9
    Positives:
    - Awesome graphic resembles the movies
    - Great ost - The usual fun dumb dialogues and interactions - Detailed world - Keyblade transformations - Conclusive end to xehanort saga - Setting interesting beginning for upcoming games - Variative combat - Really fun to play - Lots of minigames Cons: - Enemy UI and difficulty felt unbalanced (weaker than it should be).    Positives:
    - Awesome graphic resembles the movies
    - Great ost
    - The usual fun dumb dialogues and interactions
    - Detailed world
    - Keyblade transformations
    - Conclusive end to xehanort saga
    - Setting interesting beginning for upcoming games
    - Variative combat
    - Really fun to play
    - Lots of minigames

    Cons:
    - Enemy UI and difficulty felt unbalanced (weaker than it should be). Added arsenals to player's combat (eg: attractions) is not balanced with increase in enemy's damage scaling
    - Some emotional payoffs were lackluster
    - Lack of postgame content
    - Original areas were lacking in term of size

    Overall, still a great game with a different priority compared to previous KH games    … Expand
  77. grayzeppelin
    Feb 14, 2019
    9
    As a KH fan, the game didn't disappoint. I'm amazed at the level of details given into every world. The combat is lacking, but still very fun. A great experience overall
  78. nancykeys
    Feb 15, 2019
    9
    As a disney fan, I love seeing Disney world in this game. all the details they put into the world is just amazing. As a KH fan, I was a bit disappointed with the smaller area of the original worlds. But overall, KH is still a great game
  79. TheJavok
    Feb 16, 2019
    9
    Un juego a la altura de su saga, que cierra una saga pero comienza otra, artistica y jugablemente es un deleite para la vista, aunque con pequeños fallos de camara como en sus juegos anteriores, un sistema de combate bastante agil que en la mayoria de sus mundos ofrece mecanicas y minijuegos que resfrescan la franquicia.
    Si bien narrativamente no responde en su totalidad a lo esperado por    Un juego a la altura de su saga, que cierra una saga pero comienza otra, artistica y jugablemente es un deleite para la vista, aunque con pequeños fallos de camara como en sus juegos anteriores, un sistema de combate bastante agil que en la mayoria de sus mundos ofrece mecanicas y minijuegos que resfrescan la franquicia.
    Si bien narrativamente no responde en su totalidad a lo esperado por algunos, no quita esa chispa de epicidad y de sentimientos encontrados a medida que avanza en la historia.
    Finalmente su dificultad, a decir verdad no posee una curva de crecimiento tan elevada o que se vuelva irregular en ciertos puntos, por lo cual se invita a futuros jugadores intentar jugar este maravilloso juego en su dificultad mas alta. Un juego completamente recomendado, pese a fallos que a no respresentan un impedimiento o un punto en contra a gran escala.    … Expand
  80. michaelgan
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    As a long time KH fan, I adore this game. It has almost everything I've always wanted from a KH game. Great graphics, nostalgic and memorable ost, the usual fun cheesy lines from the characters, fun gameplay and interesting story. I hope the game will get more much needed more postgame content in the future, because I think the game has more potential
  81. ravidrigs
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    A very polarizing KH game which improves on a lot of aspect of previous entries while fell short on mainly story and combat (difficulty-wise) aspects. But overall, positives outweighs the negatives. The game still has its charms and still a very KH-ish game at its core
  82. MinartyWay
    Feb 19, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a game carrying a lot of burden mainly from fans' expectations and from narrative complexity of previous entries, yet it manages to satisfy most of those expectations and manages to serve as a satisfying end of the dark seeker saga.
  83. aryamara
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    As a long time KH fan, the game did not disappoint. There is certainly a feeling that I've outgrown the game as I get older, but overall the game still has its charm. Certainly one of the best KH game I've ever played
  84. amalygrey
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    A very enjoyable game. Can't wait to play for more content through the potential dlc. A must play for KH fan and a must try for newcomers
  85. manatamin
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    Kingdom Hearts 3 is a great game. The story might be confusing, but it is also one of the series' greatest strengths. Just because it's confusing, doesn't mean people can't follow it and while people often complaint about how the story is so convoluted, it's not really convoluted, it's just a lot to remember. With some effort the story is actually pretty straightforward. In KH3, most plotKingdom Hearts 3 is a great game. The story might be confusing, but it is also one of the series' greatest strengths. Just because it's confusing, doesn't mean people can't follow it and while people often complaint about how the story is so convoluted, it's not really convoluted, it's just a lot to remember. With some effort the story is actually pretty straightforward. In KH3, most plot points from previous games are resolved in satisfactory way. The game also remember to give fans the room to theorize since KH3 is not only the end but also the beginning of the future KH story.
    Graphic and music wise, KH3 is just spectacular. You can see that developers put a lot of effort in replicating the disney film's uniqueness into the game and it also shows that they put so many details into the world's design. The music is awesome as always. It is effective in evoking your emotions in many cutscenes. The battle ost has never been this epic.
    Overall, KH3 is a great game for fans and for people who are open to changes, because the game made some changes that might disappoint some fans while make other fans happy.    … Expand
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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
  92. 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.
  93. 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.
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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
  97. Cotrory
    Mar 8, 2019
    9
    I loved every second of playing KH3. It was really fun and refreshing. Corona is my favorite world. The graphics looks so good and the music is spectacular. I have some minor issues with the story but overall a near perfect experience for me
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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