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  1. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Fantastic, I'm only a few hours in but the combat is super engaging, the clunky mobility of early Kingdom Hearts games is completely forgotten in light of some of the most enjoyable movement I've ever experienced in a 3rd-person game, and the graphics are beautiful. The Gummi portions of the game got a massive upgrade, the soundtrack is beautiful, and I just wish I had hope of more ofFantastic, I'm only a few hours in but the combat is super engaging, the clunky mobility of early Kingdom Hearts games is completely forgotten in light of some of the most enjoyable movement I've ever experienced in a 3rd-person game, and the graphics are beautiful. The Gummi portions of the game got a massive upgrade, the soundtrack is beautiful, and I just wish I had hope of more of these. Hopefully this game sells 10 million copies and forces Disney and SE to partner up more. The one minor negative I'd give it is that while the voice acting is excellent the fact that audio is recorded in many languages is obvious in most cut-scenes and leads to some strange timing/pauses, I don't know how expensive it would be to rewire these to be language-specific but it would significantly improve the occasionally-awkward timing of dialogue. I can't get over how fantastic and varied the abilities in this game are, I'm confident I'm not even close to seeing them all and there are already dozens of good ways to win any given fight, it's incredible. Truly a high-quality product. Expand
  2. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Una delicia, a nivel jugable, a nivel gráfico, a nivel de banda sonora, de historia... una obra maestra... Gracias Nomura.
  3. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    It's been far to long but it was worth the wait. A magical adventure with its complicated story, yet easy to grasp if you play the previous titles, closes a chapter while seeding the ground for more to come tails. Amazing variety of gameplay never gets boring. A must play!
  4. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Worth the wait. Immersive worlds with incredible replayability. So much love for this title!
  5. Feb 11, 2019
    10
    This game realizes its Disney worlds amazingly well, the best that the series has ever done with greatly improved level design and exploration. Tangled, Pirates of the Carribean and Toy Story were done particularly well. Character interactions are excellent. The story for this arc is wrapped up very well. The minigames were also surprisingly enjoyable. Amazing game.
  6. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    The wait was worth it Nomura and the team have pulled it ofg and delivered a masterpiece. This is now my new favourite game ever. It deserves an 11/10 story, worlds graphics and the ost all blew me away i cried 6 times throughout the game
  7. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This is just perfect, nothing more, nothing less. Graphic is beyond incredible, gameplay is so various that will never become boring, the ost is amazing. This is the game we were all been waiting for.
  8. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    As a huge fan of the series, I have enjoyed most entries. In fact, the second game is my favourite game of all time. Kingdom Hearts III is no different here. It's an enjoyable and fantastic rollercoaster of a journey that shows just how much the series has grown while still remaining true to itself. This end to the Xehanort saga was an end that did not disappoint in the slightest.

    Pros:
    As a huge fan of the series, I have enjoyed most entries. In fact, the second game is my favourite game of all time. Kingdom Hearts III is no different here. It's an enjoyable and fantastic rollercoaster of a journey that shows just how much the series has grown while still remaining true to itself. This end to the Xehanort saga was an end that did not disappoint in the slightest.

    Pros:
    - Graphics and character/movie likeness are off the charts here. From visually stunning Pixar characters to scenes like the Let It Go segment from Frozen to the eerily good looking Pirates of The Caribbean world and characters, Kingdom Hearts III truly excels at presenting these properties; much more so than it ever has previously. Accuracy in voice, animation, models, particles and effects, lighting and everything in between is absolutely phenomenal. It was a joy to see childhood favourites of mine such as Buzz and Woody and Mike and Sulley in my favourite videogame series at last.

    - The combat of Kingdom Hearts is my all time favourite gameplay of any game or series. This time the combat offers the most fun and amount of depth. It sticks to its roots and shoots further beyond with its new transformations, abilities, forms and keyblade leveling systems. It plays extremely well and while to some it may seem quite floaty, less quick and snappy than Kingdom Hearts II; it still keeps it quick and flashy. There's no denying the love and effort they have put in and how fresh it truly feels. The combat is certainly up there with II as the best combat in the series.

    - Movie story representation/continuation is amazing and top notch while including Sora and co. into the movies. Some scenes look like they were just pulled right out of the movie!

    - World designs are an improvement over Kingdom Hearts II which in many fans eyes felt empty and flat. There is a lot more platforming here and the world's are filled to the brim with detail and love. Each world also has it's own specific forms of gameplay included which keeps each world unqiue and fresh. They're also huge and all varied in setting.

    - The music and overall story and conclusion is in my opinion the best of the series. Having immense knowledge of this series and it's narrative and all the little intricate details it entails, I am completely satisfied with the road this game takes. I don't want to spoil anything but I really really really enjoyed the story and cutscenes of this game. I hope those who are also massive fans will appreciate it as much as I did... For newcomers, it's certainly going to be less enjoyable and would be fairly confusing, but they would most likely have fun with the game.

    Cons:
    - One of my favourite hub worlds from the series, Twilight Town, is back for Kingdom Hearts III. It's a beautiful world and what is present is a blast to the past... But I can't help but feel disappointed by the lack of areas this version of the world has. With only 3 recognisable sections, there is much to be desired in terms of how Twilight Town should have evolved. (atleast these areas are all now one area with no load screens!)

    - For as much as this is a con, it's also a pro. When you find out there's only 8 Disney World's in the game, you'd imagine how fans could be upset... It's a small number of worlds and I can't help but feel like there should be just a few more. The pro to the small number is that these worlds are receiving the benefit of attention and quality. They are a joy to play in, being the biggest and most impressive worlds in the series in more ways than one. (Movie representation, graphics, world specific gameplay elements, map size, etc.)

    - Not a con, but a personal complaint. WHERE IS HALLOWEEN/CHRISTMAS TOWN!? My man Jack Skellington deserved to have his world in incredible graphics and scale.

    In conclusion, Kingdom Hearts III is incredible. It's fun to play, beautiful to look at, mesmerising to listen to and emotional and uplifting to watch the scenes. I'm proud of the team for accomplishing such a spectacular game. Well done, Tetsuya Nomura and the rest of Square Enix and the Osaka team. The wait was worth it and I look forward to the bright future of Kingdom Hearts. Those who dislike Kingdom Hearts are truly missing out and I'm super thankful to be a fan of this series. 10/10
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  9. Feb 24, 2019
    10
    It's the game I was waiting for. Kingdom Hearts is one of the most emotional and brilliant games ever made! I keep playing the game since the very first one, and I felt really happy with all the evolution of the whole series! We have one of the most exciting ends of ever! The combat is superb, the soundtrack makes you wanna cry and de story, well, it's kind hard to keep up, but it's beautiful!
  10. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    It's what the fans always wanted, it's pretty much the best ARPG out there, the gameplay is what FFXV should've been and the story is there to be appreciated by fans, that shouldn't frighten newcomes tho!
  11. Feb 5, 2019
    10
    This game delivers everything you want and more. This game is just such a delight to play. The combat is the best it has ever been. The graphics are mind blowingly good. I'm 35 hours in and every second of it I've just been smiling through. Pure Joy is the words I would use to describe this one. I would consider myself a more casual Kingdom Hearts fans. I was really worried about this oneThis game delivers everything you want and more. This game is just such a delight to play. The combat is the best it has ever been. The graphics are mind blowingly good. I'm 35 hours in and every second of it I've just been smiling through. Pure Joy is the words I would use to describe this one. I would consider myself a more casual Kingdom Hearts fans. I was really worried about this one since Final Fantasy XV was such a disappointment. But I can firmly say that this one delivers what you would want Kingdom Hearts 3 to be. I will say that don't expect this game to rewrite the book on what Kingdom Hearts is. It is very much in line with with the previous games were but IMO that's a good thing. You can tell a lot of effort and creativity went into it. I will say that the story is mess, but never the less the likability of the characters and the entertainment of the disney worlds saves it. I highly recommend. Expand
  12. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    It may have taken a long time for this game to come, but it was totally worth the wait. I features all the things that made the franchise great in the first place, and has better combat, more worlds to explore, and much more content. Definitely a must play.
  13. Apr 24, 2019
    10
    People may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring oldPeople may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring old fans into their inner child again. The series is still as full of heart as it always has been. The new Disney worlds are the best in the entire series, offering a great balance of combat and exploration, and some of them bring new original stories instead of the usual "rehash the movie's story". The writing in this game is also one of it's strongest points, being remarkably solid with an actual humor (previous games attempted such thing but never quite succeeded and it felt too shoe-horned in).

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

    The series will never grow with it's fans and that isn't a bad thing! Just remember that your past memories will never leave you and let them take you to a nostalgia dance with familiar friends.
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  14. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    A Absolute Masterpiece! Makes FF15 combat look like a complete joke! This games combat mechanics stay true to the original and customization is as robust as ever!

    The Game looks and sounds Incredible. If your a fan of kh1 and 2 on ps2, You already purchased this game.
  15. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, the gameplay is very fun (a little to busy too, but you can decide which feature you want to use). The attention to details is impressive, the artistic direction is amazing, i think is the best-looking game for console right now. I love it
  16. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 100/100
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  17. Nov 12, 2019
    10
    Game is great, i don't know why i listened to the haters and let them influence my decision for so long. Now that i got it and played it, the game is fantastic.
    The combat is much more similar to KH2 than it is to the handheld games which is good.
    The story while slow in the first half, delivered on every front during the second half and wrapped up all loose ends for this Saga while
    Game is great, i don't know why i listened to the haters and let them influence my decision for so long. Now that i got it and played it, the game is fantastic.
    The combat is much more similar to KH2 than it is to the handheld games which is good.

    The story while slow in the first half, delivered on every front during the second half and wrapped up all loose ends for this Saga while also teasing the next arc of the series which is shaping up amazingly well and i am beyond excited for the next KH game.

    Music, no comment. As always KH music is awesome.

    Graphics, better than ever.

    Level design of maps also better than ever, they have the openness and verticality of DDD maps but the complexity of KH1 maps, so it's literally the best in the series.

    Nomura is a goddamn genius, i loved KH3, can't wait for the DLC and the next KH. I am sorry SE, for doubting you and Nomura. **** the haters for delaying my enjoyment of this fantastic game.
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  18. Jul 3, 2019
    10
    Game Kingdom Hearts A wonderful game from the point of play and a great diversity in the characters and worlds of Disney World rich and dazzling graphic technique painting in the diagnoses of Disney suitable once and presented the evolution of the series
  19. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    So I just finished the main game today, and I'm surprised to see the game get a lower score than it did. I read some of the low score reviews and I just had to laugh. The game really deserves a lot of praise and is really well done after waiting. We still had the other games to hold us over between KH2 and 3, so it wasn't as long of a wait as many complain about, since in that time we gotSo I just finished the main game today, and I'm surprised to see the game get a lower score than it did. I read some of the low score reviews and I just had to laugh. The game really deserves a lot of praise and is really well done after waiting. We still had the other games to hold us over between KH2 and 3, so it wasn't as long of a wait as many complain about, since in that time we got so much story and the series was really fleshed out.

    I am somewhat disappointed that there's no Final Fantasy characters in the series anymore, being a big fan of Final Fantasy and the series starting out with the appeal of FF characters crossover with Disney, but I get it. The games became such a big thing on its own and added so many unique characters of their own to substitute, that the FF characters no longer have a place in that universe. Also, FF is saturated with crossovers in all the other recent FF games now, so besides maybe one or two FF superbosses, it's probably a good thing there is no FF characters in KH anymore.

    Aside from that, the combat is super fun with the transformation keyblades, there are a lot of mini games to play and things to do for side content. I'm going to go back myself and do all the side content now, maybe try to unlock the secret ending, and all that fun stuff. It's definitely worth the full price if you're holding back and waiting for a price drop.
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  20. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    EL JUEGO MAS HERMOSO DE LA HISTORIA QUIEN NO PIENSE ASÍ TENEMOS UN SERIO PROBLEMA el gameplay presenta su mayor evolución y la historia esta bien narrada así que 10/10 recomendado
  21. Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Good game. People sure are desperate to hate it but fuc them. Nomura is a god. That is all.
  22. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    The best kingdom hearts yet hands down. The graphics and combat are one of the best ever. Additionally it is full of heart warming moments and as much funny scenes and conversations too. I am in love
  23. Feb 7, 2019
    10
    In terms of story, there is something for everyone; however, the narrative pacing adopts the DDD approach to storytelling and nukes you with original Kingdom Hearts lore in the last world. Kingdom Hearts I, and II were perfect games in terms of how the pacing of those particular stories played out. Kingdom Hearts III on the other hand feels like a jolly, and gallant mosey through DisneyIn terms of story, there is something for everyone; however, the narrative pacing adopts the DDD approach to storytelling and nukes you with original Kingdom Hearts lore in the last world. Kingdom Hearts I, and II were perfect games in terms of how the pacing of those particular stories played out. Kingdom Hearts III on the other hand feels like a jolly, and gallant mosey through Disney worlds (best they've ever been), where Kingdom Hearts retains its humorous and light-hearted nature, until some of the darkest and shocking moments in the entire Kingdom Hearts series happens all at once -- and its a little overwhelming. The story overall was wrapped up mostly in a satisfying way with some great dialogue and interactions particularly between the members of 'old' organization XIII, and the main trio.

    The combat is floaty, and obsessed with glitz and glam, but it is definitely the best version of that particular Osaka team combat system design; however, it still fails to live up to the solid combat design of Kingdom Hearts II. The attractions were gaudy, long, drawn out, and could have been done away with as it sucked me out of otherwise invigorating combat with a mini-game; furthermore, it is impossible to tell on occasion whether you are hitting the enemy, or not simply because of how massive and flashy the attractions are at times.

    It was an absolute joy to traverse through the Disney worlds in Kingdom Hearts III; which have all been designed with the utmost care, compassion, and meticulousness according to their original creators, and this part of the game drastically overshadows its numbered predecessors. However, the main reason this game does not earn a 10 is due to the lack of original worlds and characters that have been built up for years including but not limited to:

    The Destiny Islands crew: Selphie, Tidus, Wakka. Whatever happened to them?!

    The Hollow Bastion Restoration Committee... Our honorary members: Aerith, Cloud, Leon, Cid, Yuffie!

    100 Acre Wood, and Twilight Town was kind of a letdown, especially because I am in love with those worlds. It pains me to say Twilight Town was not expansive as I believe it could have been especially because of how good it looks in Kingdom Hearts III. I also believe it lacked crucial classical locations such as the sandlot, sunset terrace, and no train station... Really?! Scala Ad Caelum was a disappointment as well and felt anti-climactic.

    I'm also salty Traverse Town is not a part of this game (but that's a nitpick). ;)

    The music? Awesome as usual, although I would have liked to see more original compositions for the final boss music from Shimomura-san.

    As someone who holds this series in the highest regard, I was really hoping to call this a masterpiece... However, it was worth the wait, is an incredible game in its own right, and besides, it was joyous to see the half-pints again. I cannot wait to see whats cooking in Nomura-san's head for the future of the series. Regardless, I'm so happy that after all these years, Kingdom Hearts still has that magic that turns me into my 11 year old self yearning for more.

    p.s. Riku is a badass in this game! Kairi's cool too.
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  24. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    "This is it, the epic, emotional and satisfying conclusion to one of gaming's most beloved series. Kingdom Hearts III is everything we could had hoped for (and even more), but its biggest achievement is that, even by today's standards, it's a one of a kind experience that can only be described using one word: magic. " - Hobby Consolas
    Thats just what I wanted to say.
  25. Feb 10, 2019
    10
    A very underrated and magnificent piece of art. This game is exceeding all my expectations so far
  26. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent work, visual, audio, script and closing of the story. Kingdom Hearts was raised to another level. Thank you nomura! Expand
  27. Feb 1, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fantastic game filled with memorable world's. The combat is clearly the height of the series, and the graphics are top notch. It does get a little disorienting to see the old graphics in flashbacks, but it's in no way a detriment to the game. In fact, it does more to show how far the graphics have come in a single leap.

    But the reason we're all here is closure, and guess what? You'll get about 99% of the closure you're asking for. Think of a character arc you want completed- yes. It finishes. Well, almost all of them. Isa and Lea are clearly going to have a bigger role in the next game.

    What's that? Next game? Yes, KH3 is the conclusion to the Xehanort Saga, not the series as a whole. Union X introduced a ton of new plot elements that still need addressing, and an entirely new plot element is alluded to by Isa and Lea regularly. But hey, we get to see Luxu's face.

    WHAT'S IN THE BOX?!
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  28. Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Despite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they haveDespite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they have very high stakes and the game does a great job in making the player feel like they are in the center of each confrontation. Expand
  29. Feb 9, 2019
    10
    8/10
    too much minigame, no cool reaction command until the end part, and dumbed down difficulty for casual #Attractionreactioncomand. The lack of secret bosses are real.
    The Rest is great from animation environment even song Note: Buy the JP version for better Voice acting. Stopped English Dub since KH2 and never been better Rant: - Whoever said the hair is bad may be they have
    8/10
    too much minigame, no cool reaction command until the end part, and dumbed down difficulty for casual #Attractionreactioncomand. The lack of secret bosses are real.
    The Rest is great from animation environment even song

    Note: Buy the JP version for better Voice acting. Stopped English Dub since KH2 and never been better

    Rant:
    - Whoever said the hair is bad may be they have bad hair or even bald :P
    - Whoever complaining about the subs. Learn Japanese or English. at least you need to learn english
    go to school or something
    - Whoever said no multiplayer is a thing. Kingdom hearts never been a multiplayer game. Got it
    Memorized? they said 50USD for a single player is a cash grab then what is RE2 Remake?
    - Whoever said the soundtrack is bad uhh you do have demyx taste of music probably.
    - No FF characters? a bit disappointed but you are not playing FF. you played Kingdom Hearts.
    KH =/= FF.

    Nomura should learn that releasing this for newcomers is a really bad idea. Even people who usually played fighting games can review this game 1/10. Just go back to your game. enjoy it instead of spreading negativities and hate. I mean there are lots of that doing that because they don't like the game. Do you have any other works other than bashing a game just because you didn't like it? Not every game for everyone. Critics and bashing is a whole different thing.
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  30. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    This game is phenomenal. I can't recall a time I've played 15 hours straight without realising how much time has passed.
  31. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    It is hard not to be at the very least excited for one of the most anticipated games of the past decade. While I myself am a new fan of kingdom hearts, I have grown to love this series, and after having played every single one, seeing the story unfold, my excitement for kingdom hearts 3 sky rocketed. But does kingdom hearts 3 deliver? Well yes it indeed does and exceeds this. KingdomIt is hard not to be at the very least excited for one of the most anticipated games of the past decade. While I myself am a new fan of kingdom hearts, I have grown to love this series, and after having played every single one, seeing the story unfold, my excitement for kingdom hearts 3 sky rocketed. But does kingdom hearts 3 deliver? Well yes it indeed does and exceeds this. Kingdom hearts 3 is a magical and most action packed adventure sora and the gang have been on yet, not to mention the most gorgeous. The use of the unreal engine 4 shines to make each cut scene, each action sequence, and every interaction memorable, it is almost hard to believe the visual fidelity that kingdom hearts 3 has at times. The writing takes a better approach, with jokes landing more often than not, and some truly emotional, while also cheesy scenes, however the writing captures the best of kingdom hearts cheese and all. The gameplay is the best the series has to offer as well! From flow motion from ddd, to the shotlocks from birth by sleep the combat takes the best from the series and enhances it also introducing its own original ideas. The combat is so vast that often times more often than not each encounter can have completely different ways of play. Another thing is enemy variety, each world has unique enemies and figuring out the best strategy makes kingdom hearts 3 all the more enjoyable. This is a satisfying conclusion to the story that began in kingdom hearts 1 and I am thoroughly eager to see where the series goes in the future, Kingdom hearts 3 is one of the best games of recent years, and is without a doubt the best in the series. Even newcomers will find enjoyment here, kingdom hearts 3 is a masterpiece, for hardcore fans and newcomers alike. Expand
  32. Jun 21, 2020
    10
    This game was what we were all waiting for KH fans, I fully recommend this game
  33. Feb 14, 2019
    10
    Just finished the game, and I must admit I felt in awe in many instances due to the ambitiously cinematic cutscenes. Having played this series since the beginning more than a decade ago, it feels amazing to play this game.
  34. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    El juego definitivo que pone fin al arco de Xehanort, después de 16 años de historia.
    Sin duda, no podemos pedir juego mejor. El mejor título que tiene actualmente Square-enix desde su fusión.
  35. Jul 15, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My Favorite video game of 2019 and my 3rd favorite video game of all time. The worlds are phenomenal especially the Toy Story world, the Pirates of the Caribbean world, the Frozen world, the Big Hero 6 world, and the Monster Inc. world. The visual effects and graphics were remarkable especially Sora's magic, the bad guys, and all of the Disney and Pixar characters. The bad guys are awesome. The gameplay is fantastic. I loved the special moves especially the Carousel and the Mad Tea Cups. The key weapons are cool especially. This is a for sure A+ video game. Expand
  36. Feb 3, 2019
    10
    Kingdom hearts was the first game i ever managed to finish on playstation 2 in and i loved it so much. I never got an opportunity to play the second game till much later in 2014. I only played the other games in 2017 but it always held a special pace in my heart. I was worried that the game wouldn't live up to the hype it had gathered when i the release date was announced, but i placed myKingdom hearts was the first game i ever managed to finish on playstation 2 in and i loved it so much. I never got an opportunity to play the second game till much later in 2014. I only played the other games in 2017 but it always held a special pace in my heart. I was worried that the game wouldn't live up to the hype it had gathered when i the release date was announced, but i placed my faith in my memories and pre-ordered.

    This is honestly the best game i have ever played. i loved every second of my playthrough and i love the way the spirit of Disney and the kingdom hearts franchise was captured in this game. The happy go lucky attitude of Sora alongside his friends is a strong affirmation that there is artistic merit in games which aren't morose or outright scary which is the common trend at the moment. The story built up beautifully and there were plenty of surprises which firmly distinguished it from other entries. Thank you so much to all the developers for this wonderful game. I'm really looking forward to the next game and I hope it comes soon because i will be first in line to continue supporting this beautiful franchise, but until then i will be replaying Kingdom Hearts 3 till 2020!
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  37. Dec 2, 2019
    10
    This is my first Kingdom Hearts game and im totally surprise. The game is so much fun with so much variety. I want to play all other games to. Only thing is that sometimes characters a present in the game that were in the Game 1 or 2. So it would be nice to have some background story, but overall i love the game.
  38. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Great game, but clearly needs a little bit of work for some it's commands, and for that matter, the various different triangle commands are too rampant and sometimes get in the way of other things the triangle button is used for. However, the attractions, keyblade forms, and team attacks are all a lot of fun to use so I can't call them bad or anything. I heard some people don't like theGreat game, but clearly needs a little bit of work for some it's commands, and for that matter, the various different triangle commands are too rampant and sometimes get in the way of other things the triangle button is used for. However, the attractions, keyblade forms, and team attacks are all a lot of fun to use so I can't call them bad or anything. I heard some people don't like the game because it's easy, but in the end, what really matters, is if it's fun, and Kingdom Hearts III certainly is. The story is also really good, and the other side events are also a lot of fun. I wouldn't say the game is completely perfect, but the problems it has are totally overwritten by the good story, great gameplay, and everything else. KHIII is game of the year so far, no doubt. Expand
  39. Jun 28, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts III may not have been what we all expected it to be but in truth, nothing ever is. Kingdom Hearts III gives an updated version of the 0.2 Gameplay style and refines it amazingly. The graphics and music are done incredibly with beautiful designs and renditions of the disney worlds with the music bringing brand new songs and brand new versions of older songs soundingKingdom Hearts III may not have been what we all expected it to be but in truth, nothing ever is. Kingdom Hearts III gives an updated version of the 0.2 Gameplay style and refines it amazingly. The graphics and music are done incredibly with beautiful designs and renditions of the disney worlds with the music bringing brand new songs and brand new versions of older songs sounding incredible from the game.
    Kingdom Hearts III ends the Xehanort Saga incredibly and with the Re:Mind DLC on the way, the light is only going to get brighter.
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  40. Feb 3, 2019
    10
    Totally worth it!! Nostalgic moments indeed, same Kingdom hearts that we love!! I just hope it had more Worlds, but well still a 10/10 for me. I'll give it an 11/10 if more Final Fantasy characters are present, That's the only thing lacking it.
  41. Aug 20, 2020
    10
    the best jrpg game story of kingdom hearts 3 is special & so goOd graphics with different worlds
  42. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing one of my favorite Kingdom Hearts games with such a fast paces fun combat which is the best in the series. This games also has an amazing story with one of the best endgames that I have ever place with a moment that I can only describe as magical. It has many moments where I even almost cried it is easily in one of my top five favorite games it was worth the hype andThis game is amazing one of my favorite Kingdom Hearts games with such a fast paces fun combat which is the best in the series. This games also has an amazing story with one of the best endgames that I have ever place with a moment that I can only describe as magical. It has many moments where I even almost cried it is easily in one of my top five favorite games it was worth the hype and the wait this is how you do a sequel. Expand
  43. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    As a big fan of the series, I've been waiting for this game for years, like man. And this game was worth the wait, I love it ! I'd definitely recommend it.
  44. Feb 6, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing. All the details are awesome. I really love each world, speachs etc...
  45. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    As a fan who's played every entry into the series, I went into this game skeptical to see if it'd live up to my expectations of a mainline Kingdom Hearts title. So far, it's taken my expectations and smashed them. Bringing the best of both worlds (Cartoon and Final Fantasy) Kingdom Hearts 3 is fun to play, and delightful to experience. This game is a love letter from Nomura and the entireAs a fan who's played every entry into the series, I went into this game skeptical to see if it'd live up to my expectations of a mainline Kingdom Hearts title. So far, it's taken my expectations and smashed them. Bringing the best of both worlds (Cartoon and Final Fantasy) Kingdom Hearts 3 is fun to play, and delightful to experience. This game is a love letter from Nomura and the entire development team to the Kingdom Hearts community (don't think I didn't catch that joke in the beginning.) Expand
  46. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing! Was worried that it might not meet expectations after taking so long but it's amazing
  47. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    I played it without many expectations but ... WOW! .. an absolute Masterpiece of a Game!
    The Gameplay is a 10/10 Rating worth.

    A Simple and Clean Game!
  48. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    This is all my own opinion, please no hate comments | 35 hours in and I can say without a single doubt that this is not only the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series, but it is the greatest video game ever made. It expresses all of the best features from older titles, has extremely clever writing that is on par with the Disney, Pixar & Final Fantasy titles it is paralleled to, combatThis is all my own opinion, please no hate comments | 35 hours in and I can say without a single doubt that this is not only the best Kingdom Hearts game in the series, but it is the greatest video game ever made. It expresses all of the best features from older titles, has extremely clever writing that is on par with the Disney, Pixar & Final Fantasy titles it is paralleled to, combat that both feels classic and fresh for the series, especially with the transformations and attractions, Music that is honestly the best in the series with both new and remixed versions of both original and classic songs & to top them all off graphics that are out of this world, making the photo mode all the more special. The minigames are fun, the ingredient hunting keeps your eyes open and is very rewarding, the level grinding is as fun as ever & the world gimmicks make you keep coming back for more. I cannot wait to finish this game, but am also extremely sad to see the Dark Seeker Saga end. This game is literally defining a generation and their love for this wonderful series, me included since I've been a fan since 2006. Here's to hoping that Nomura and his partners puts just as much effort in the next installment Expand
  49. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This blew away my expectations. It's been a long time since the first game. I played it within a year of its release, then loved the second one even more. I dropped the series after that and only recently got caught up because I knew the third was about to release. The spin-off titles made me question whether or not this game would live up to the feelings I got after completing KHII inThis blew away my expectations. It's been a long time since the first game. I played it within a year of its release, then loved the second one even more. I dropped the series after that and only recently got caught up because I knew the third was about to release. The spin-off titles made me question whether or not this game would live up to the feelings I got after completing KHII in 2006. It did, and so much more. And not only that, but on a technical level it really impressed me. The game looks GREAT, plays great, and the music and sound are sublime. I love the worlds and their designs. I love all the side-content, the collectables, the little details. This game was carefully made. The combat is the best its best. It feels more like a true action RPG than any of the previous entries. There's lots of variety of how to go about killing all the Heartless and Nobodies. It's just so FUN. And colorful. And vibrant. And just full of energy and wonder. It has classic Disney charm. The cut scenes, animations, and voice-overs are so good and the best they've ever been. All in all, this is a great conclusion for any Kingdom Hearts fan, recent or older. This is really a sweet, highly enjoyable experience and I'm very satisfied with how it turned out. Instant classic for me. Expand
  50. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Шедевр каких немного. Спасибо творцам данного произведения!!!!!!
  51. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Ill be honest I havent gotten really deep into the game yet but the visuals in it are absolutely amazing, the graphics are great and so far, the story seems great. I love all the new abilities and such you can do, the heartless design just blew me away I actually had to pause the game the first time i seen them because my jaw hit the floor. This game has come a long ways and Im relivingIll be honest I havent gotten really deep into the game yet but the visuals in it are absolutely amazing, the graphics are great and so far, the story seems great. I love all the new abilities and such you can do, the heartless design just blew me away I actually had to pause the game the first time i seen them because my jaw hit the floor. This game has come a long ways and Im reliving memories of childhood as a grown adult now... This game is blowing me away, its everything I hoped it would be and more so far! But what do you expect, after nearly 20 years waiting of course us true fans are going to swoon easily lol Expand
  52. Feb 25, 2019
    10
    The game is awesome better than the previous Kingdom of Hearts game. This could be the game of the year. The graphics are awesome too.
  53. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Best game ever!!! I have waited so long for this game and it is how i suppose!!
  54. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The game I have waiting for 12 years, ans this is the perfect conclusion for the Xehanort's chapter.
  55. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Mi puntuación sobre Kingdom Hearts 3 es de 10, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración del titulo, estamos entre 25 y 30 horas que dura el modo historia, una duración correcta a mi parecer, alargarlo más hubiera hecho el juego un poco pesado. La jugabilidad es espectacular como en cada Kingdom Hearts, pero en éste alcanzamos un nivel superior, que si magias, invocaciones, atracciones,
    Mi puntuación sobre Kingdom Hearts 3 es de 10, me explico;
    En cuanto a la duración del titulo, estamos entre 25 y 30 horas que dura el modo historia, una duración correcta a mi parecer, alargarlo más hubiera hecho el juego un poco pesado. La jugabilidad es espectacular como en cada Kingdom Hearts, pero en éste alcanzamos un nivel superior, que si magias, invocaciones, atracciones, comandos de reacción, etc. Una infinidad de posibilidades que el jugador disfrutará como nunca antes en la saga. Una trama centrada en detener a Xehanort ( el antagonista ) y la búsqueda de los custodios de la luz perdidos, viajando a través de los diferentes mundos de Disney y Pixar ( destacar el mundo de Piratas del Caribe, es una maravilla ), hazaña que desemboca en Sora ( el protagonista ). Un juego hecho con mucho mimo sobre todo para los fans, un jugador que no haya visto o jugado anteriormente a la saga puede resultarle confuso o tedioso, ya que no entenderá nada de lo que pueda estar pasando. Personajes con mucho carisma y potencial como antes habíamos visto en la saga, Sora, Riku, Aqua, Axel, etc. En el apartado sonoro, como ya es habitual, nos encontramos con temas increíbles para cada mundo Disney, y una banda sonora de diez. Visualmente muy bonito y capaz, cuidado hasta el más mínimo detalle. En definitiva, nos encontramos con posiblemente uno de los mejores juegos de la saga de Kingdom Hearts sin duda, el 10 sobre 10 es justo ( comparándolo con juegos de su plataforma, PS4 y XboxOne ). Mi doceava crítica u/o review.
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  56. Feb 23, 2019
    10
    This game has been worth the wait and is one of a few master pieces you can get get theses days the only negatives to this game would be that combat was to easy when compared to previous games and pacing was off but that just left more a more emotional ending
  57. Feb 5, 2019
    10
    KH3 gives me everything that i expect. Warm atmosphere, creativity combat and locations,
    exciting gameplay...Well done SE! I can't wait to see the bright future of Kingdom Hearts series.
  58. Feb 10, 2019
    10
    I understand why some find it hard to follow but if you were a fan of the previous titles you will enjoy this one. The story, which is really why I play, did not disappoint.
  59. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The time waiting for this game is totally worth it. As a Kingdom Hearts veteran I can just approve this game. The visuals are stunning, the story so deep and all of the previous game was needed to build it up. Kingdom Hearts is Game of Thrones among videogames.
  60. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The game is almost a masterpiece, highly recommended to fans of the saga and not
  61. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    I've played only for 3 hours but I already know it's going to be Tetsuya Nomura's Magnus Opum. A masterpiece and a must-have for fans!
  62. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Simply a masterpiece. Highly recommended to anyone who is a Kingdom Hearts fan.
  63. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Absolutely masterpiece, fluid combat, visually stunning,Highly recommended to anyone who is a Kingdom Hearts fan.
  64. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts Fan since 2002 here.
    After 26h of playing this Game (I still have 4 Worlds to go) I can tell that it was worth the wait. The visuals are stunning, the combat system is perfection and the Worlds are full off little Details. The Boss fights also blow you away with their epicness. Dont listen to these Fake O Score Reviews of people who probably never played a Kingdom Hearts
    Kingdom Hearts Fan since 2002 here.
    After 26h of playing this Game (I still have 4 Worlds to go) I can tell that it was worth the wait. The visuals are stunning, the combat system is perfection and the Worlds are full off little Details. The Boss fights also blow you away with their epicness. Dont listen to these Fake O Score Reviews of people who probably never played a Kingdom Hearts Game in their life xD
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  65. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    I've not finished yet but so far I'm having a blast, I love almost everything about it, a few little details seem unpolished like the walk/run animation but other than that it's a must have for every fan of good action RPG. Enjoy my friends :P
  66. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    I have only played 10 minutes of the game and I am already wanting Nomura to work on the new Kingdom Hearts. This is such a masterpiece to the ones that have been following the saga for almost 20 years. Everything is so detailed and the Disney characters feel more real than ever. My only complaint is not being able to play more than 7 Disney worlds, because they are really addictive andI have only played 10 minutes of the game and I am already wanting Nomura to work on the new Kingdom Hearts. This is such a masterpiece to the ones that have been following the saga for almost 20 years. Everything is so detailed and the Disney characters feel more real than ever. My only complaint is not being able to play more than 7 Disney worlds, because they are really addictive and built with love. You enjoy every second of the game, every dialogue, every battle... I can only say I am speechless Expand
  67. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    The Game is absolute perfection and a glorious Ending to this Story. Please marry me Mr. Nomura!
  68. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Kingdom hearts 3 is a masterpiece! When I played kingdom hearts 3 I didn’t think it would be able to live up to the hype, and surpasse Kingdom Hearts 2 in my opinion but it did! Nomura did a excellent job wrapping up the Xehanort saga!
  69. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    So lang darauf gewartet, aber ich wurde nicht enttäuscht. Für mich bereits jetzt schon das Highlight dieses Jahr.
  70. Feb 10, 2019
    10
    Its been almost 6 years since the first KH 3 Trailer was released and Guys, it was worth the long wait. Everything about the Game is pure perfection
  71. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This game is a huge fan service to longtime KH fans. From inside story quips to songs, it keeps giving!
  72. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Incredible game. Everything I ever wanted and waited 13 years for. Worlds are massive, graphics are incredible, story is compelling, gameplay is the best it's ever been. Truly a stand out from Nomura and Team Osaka. I cant' wait for the next saga.
  73. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    It's been amazing to be a part of this journey and see this series progress so much. I'm only a few hours in and I'm already taken away by the graphics and attention to detail. The worlds feel more fleshed out and there's so much more to explore. Right from the start, the plot is already acknowledging all of the previous games, which is a big reward to those of us who have been loyal fansIt's been amazing to be a part of this journey and see this series progress so much. I'm only a few hours in and I'm already taken away by the graphics and attention to detail. The worlds feel more fleshed out and there's so much more to explore. Right from the start, the plot is already acknowledging all of the previous games, which is a big reward to those of us who have been loyal fans over this past decade. The sense of urgency to save the people connected to Sora is palpable. All of our journies have led up to this final rescue mission, and it's so damn exciting. Expand
  74. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    Flat out incredible, it's what you were waiting for, trust me you do not want to miss this.
  75. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    First off user Onlyonehere is a troll so throw this review in the trash. Now. If you are a fan of KH or even if you're not this game is a perfect followup to the series. The graphics are amazing (they're based off the worlds, when you see Pirates of the Caribbean you'll see), the story excellent, and the soundtrack is quite good. It follows the same style as previous KH games so theFirst off user Onlyonehere is a troll so throw this review in the trash. Now. If you are a fan of KH or even if you're not this game is a perfect followup to the series. The graphics are amazing (they're based off the worlds, when you see Pirates of the Caribbean you'll see), the story excellent, and the soundtrack is quite good. It follows the same style as previous KH games so the negative reviews about music, or graphics, or story means those reviewers clearly haven't played any of the other KH games. I highly recommend this game. Expand
  76. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts has never felt and looked so good as KH3 does. the worlds are alive.
  77. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    This game is beautiful. The worlds created are breathtaking and the combat system is better than ever. For people who have never played Kingdom Hearts i would strongly recommend playing the old games first or at least reading up on the story so far.

    There are some negatives to the story telling but as a whole the positives of this game totally out way the negatives. For anyone to say
    This game is beautiful. The worlds created are breathtaking and the combat system is better than ever. For people who have never played Kingdom Hearts i would strongly recommend playing the old games first or at least reading up on the story so far.

    There are some negatives to the story telling but as a whole the positives of this game totally out way the negatives. For anyone to say the graphics are bad please check them out for yourself and you will understand a lot of heart went into making this game. Good Job Square Enix
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  78. Jan 29, 2019
    10
    As some people are trolling and reviewing the game with a score of 0, I'm going to go ahead and put a 10.

    This game is really good, excellent soundtrack, really fun gameplay and best worlds in the saga so far. There are also some funny easter eggs. Worth the wait and the money
  79. Feb 12, 2019
    10
    very fun game, it was worth the wait. love the gameplay, but maybe they should tone down the attraction attacks. it has a satisfying ending to this very complex xehanort saga. can't wait for the new arc and story.
  80. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    graphically one of the mot beautiful games i have ever played. worth the 14 years wait. love this game
  81. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Epic game, my favourite world was probably The Kingdom of Corona. Overall this game is 10/10
  82. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    I'll only say: graphically a ten, musically a ten and playability a ten, the only bad thing for now is that there is no master difficulty
  83. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    l'epica conclusione di una saga entrata nel cuore di moltissimi fan in tutto il mondo.Questo capitolo fa della spettacolarità il suo punto di forza,sacrificando un pò la difficoltà generale,ad ogni modo,la cura dei mondi disney pixar e la battaglia finale contro xehanort valgono da soli il prezzo del biglietto,mentre l'epilogo e il filmato segreto mettono già le mani avanti per KH4,che cil'epica conclusione di una saga entrata nel cuore di moltissimi fan in tutto il mondo.Questo capitolo fa della spettacolarità il suo punto di forza,sacrificando un pò la difficoltà generale,ad ogni modo,la cura dei mondi disney pixar e la battaglia finale contro xehanort valgono da soli il prezzo del biglietto,mentre l'epilogo e il filmato segreto mettono già le mani avanti per KH4,che ci auguriamo possa arrivare entro pochi anni Expand
  84. Jan 30, 2019
    10
    I have been waiting a while for this and picked up both the Xbox and PS4 versions, they did a really good job at crafting a beautiful game world.
  85. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    El fin de una era que fulmina de forma alargada durante mas de una década pero de una manera excelente, lograr cerrar de esta forma la saga a sido todo un logro debido a lo diverso de sus anteriores entregas; manteniendo los elementos clasicos en el estilo de pelea y agregando elementos que complementan la experiencia, gran historia, personajes entrañables, visualmente hermoso y lleno deEl fin de una era que fulmina de forma alargada durante mas de una década pero de una manera excelente, lograr cerrar de esta forma la saga a sido todo un logro debido a lo diverso de sus anteriores entregas; manteniendo los elementos clasicos en el estilo de pelea y agregando elementos que complementan la experiencia, gran historia, personajes entrañables, visualmente hermoso y lleno de magia en cada mundo que visitas se extrañan juegos con esa magia que los hace diferente. "Simplemente épico". Expand
  86. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    The most unconditional fun I've had on a game in a while, masterpiece. Stunning, eye-watering visuals throughout. Fantastic sound. Plays brilliantly. Engaging, complex, exciting story and combat. I can't stop playing it. It doesn't stop being good! I can't find fault with this game 10/10! Must play for jrpg fans.
  87. Jan 31, 2019
    10
    This game is a marvel to play. It's absolutely the most beautiful game I've played in recent memory. The gameplay is fast and addicting, and finding collectibles never feels tedious or tacked on, I always try to find everything. The story may not be friendly for newcomers. However, It's perfect for those who've become fans thought the years.
  88. Feb 1, 2019
    10
    Kingdom Hearts 3 es un juegazo!!! Gráficas excelentes, combate fluido y una gran historia!!!
  89. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Lets start with story, I will not go in deep details so don´t worry about spoilers. Whole story is a bit complicated and I would advice to play or at least watch previous KH (or simply go in KH3 menu where is summary of most things that happened). Which is nice for Xbox players that didn´t have chance to play other KH or for a newcomers that just want to try it out. As much as story canLets start with story, I will not go in deep details so don´t worry about spoilers. Whole story is a bit complicated and I would advice to play or at least watch previous KH (or simply go in KH3 menu where is summary of most things that happened). Which is nice for Xbox players that didn´t have chance to play other KH or for a newcomers that just want to try it out. As much as story can look tangled if u listen and are interested in, you will find your way to understanding. Don´t get scared just because someone says its SUPER complicated, its just a matter of wanting to know ;)

    For gameplay, lets say Im not player that immedietly goes for hard/critical mode. I fully enjoyed standard difficulity, which fully lets you enjoy story. If you prefer challenge there´s always hard mode, maybe in future they will even add critical. Lets not forget this game was meant for all age categories a bit easier difficulity was to be expected. Sora´s movements looks natural and fights are fun, with added abilities each keyblade has different even more.

    As some complained about „old graphics“ I can´t agree on that. Game has awesome coat and every emotion on Soras face just makes you feel all of it with him, two worlds meets in this game (cartoon and anime) and uses best of both of those to the fullest.

    SQ didn´t disappoint and KH 3 is succes. Only dissappointment are some critics, I don´t really understand how u can critize a game with story based on friendship, hearts and darkness for what its based on. Its same as critize Batman for being too dark, u just can´t expect Batman to be bright, shiny and smiling from ear to ear.
    Hope new generation will throw prejudices away and gives this series a try for this series deffinetly deserves it. (Please excuse mistakes, english isn´t my native language)
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  90. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Kingdom hearts es un juego que toma todos los aspectos buenos de los anteriores titulos de la saga realizando una licuadora de aspectos que son dignas de ver, sumando a que el apartado grafico es increble, dando momentos en los que no sabes si estas jugando un videojuego o viendo una pelicula de disney. Respecto a la jugabilidad es buena, conservando la escencia de kingdom hearts peroKingdom hearts es un juego que toma todos los aspectos buenos de los anteriores titulos de la saga realizando una licuadora de aspectos que son dignas de ver, sumando a que el apartado grafico es increble, dando momentos en los que no sabes si estas jugando un videojuego o viendo una pelicula de disney. Respecto a la jugabilidad es buena, conservando la escencia de kingdom hearts pero realizando mejoras que demuestran que el titulo no se queda atras en el tiempo. Expand
  91. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    First off, I see many so called "critic reviewers" that are beyond ridiculous. One of them mentioned something about a copyright lawsuit? But point is some of these critic reviews seem to have not played the game completely or are new to the series. They say the plot line is confusing but what do you expect, that's like saying for example a film like Avengers Infinity War should be easy toFirst off, I see many so called "critic reviewers" that are beyond ridiculous. One of them mentioned something about a copyright lawsuit? But point is some of these critic reviews seem to have not played the game completely or are new to the series. They say the plot line is confusing but what do you expect, that's like saying for example a film like Avengers Infinity War should be easy to get into. That's these certain sites fault for not letting someone review the game who has a knowledge of this series' lore. If you wanna get this game, I recommend not reading critics' reviews and play or learn the lore before KH3. I personally find reviews useless now a days, because most of them are opinion based. Everyone will have a different opinion to this game, so I'd try it out after learning the lore and you give your own opinion, don't let someone else's point of view good or bad deter you from making your own. That being said in my opinion I love this game so much, and have been following the KIngdom Hearts series for 13 years now, and will continue to do so. The games visuals are absolutely amazing and the story again may not be easy for a newcomer but definitely made me cry tears of joy and sadness. Point being cant wait for an inevitable release of Kingdom Hearts 4. Expand
  92. Feb 2, 2019
    10
    Love everything about this game. I don’t understand some of the bad reviews, but to each their own I guess. Everything I expected plus more. Love the flexibility, the story, and how beautiful the world are. Go play KH3 now!
  93. Feb 3, 2019
    10
    After over a decade the game finally releases and it was well worth the wait.

    You get everything wrapped up nicely and new gameplay mechanics that add to what already was a great gameplay set up. Seeing Toy Story was a real treat, something I had wanted since the first game. The ending was bittersweet and to me the best way to end the franchise. If theydon't make another game that
    After over a decade the game finally releases and it was well worth the wait.

    You get everything wrapped up nicely and new gameplay mechanics that add to what already was a great gameplay set up.

    Seeing Toy Story was a real treat, something I had wanted since the first game.

    The ending was bittersweet and to me the best way to end the franchise. If theydon't make another game that ending felt like the right way to end it.

    The secret ending teases what you know will be a future game, but I am unsure if it will be canonical to the overall story or not.

    The game was shorter than I expected. Only took 22 hours to beat it but overall that doesn't alter how I felt about the overall story and the conclusion.

    Solid game. Fantastic story. Great to see resolutions to plot points set up in previous games.
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  94. Feb 3, 2019
    10
    It seems like so long ago that we first heard about the confirmation for KH III. The long 13 years of waiting for this game have finally come to an end, and can I say it has been very much worth the wait.

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

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

    One of my few critiques for the game is that the main plot could have been incorporated more nicely throughout the game, rather than only the later portions. Overall, this game was fantastic and long worth the wait.
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  95. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    I absolutely loved this game from the music to the story and gameplay. A great addition to a beloved franchise!!
  96. Feb 4, 2019
    10
    Overall a wonderful game filled with fun content, satisfying story and wonderful music and graphic
  97. Feb 6, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this game, I have loved kingdom hearts since I was a child, and i think this is the perfect revival of the series. Theirs so much to think about with this game, which people don't think about. This is a sequel in the public's eyes to a 13 year old game. This game needed more Disney to sell copies, square did awful last year in terms of sales when it comes to just cause and tomb raider. Whatever kingdom hearts decides to do in the future will make sense. My only real complaint that I don't think they will fix later is the fact that sora runs too fast, which is the whole reason the game feels so fast. The worlds feel like they fly by because you're moving faster than sonic does in his own games sometimes. Almost all of the 100 bad reviews of this game are people who are mad because it does not have the content that they expected because they had only played the final mixes of the games. DLC will most likely make 95% of the bad review's touched upon topics irrelevant. Play kingdom hearts, enjoy life, smile. Expand
  98. Feb 6, 2019
    10
    Just completed the game this afternoon. Need I say...WOW! First off, for most of my life, I tended to be the type not to complete video games, TV Series or Books unless it was really riveting. I get a game and before I can make significant leeway, I jump on to the next one. Out of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, I have beaten one prior to today (Chain of Memories for GBA.) I can't believeJust completed the game this afternoon. Need I say...WOW! First off, for most of my life, I tended to be the type not to complete video games, TV Series or Books unless it was really riveting. I get a game and before I can make significant leeway, I jump on to the next one. Out of the Kingdom Hearts franchise, I have beaten one prior to today (Chain of Memories for GBA.) I can't believe how motivated I was to get to the end of this one and was well worth tying up years and years of build up. Without any spoilers, the ending definitely makes you think hard about what or if anything is to come. Regardless of reviews, or your experience with the franchise before, the game welcomes newcomers with plenty of contexts to catch you up with — so don't be afraid if the series' complexity initially scared you off. For me, the franchise is not about the struggle to grasp its complex story at all. I find the complexity is purposeful as it makes you take a step back from your head and into the heart of it. If you have a heart and like Disney characters, this game is for you! Expand
  99. Feb 7, 2019
    10
    I just finished the game and had to see the reviews, this game is so outstanding that it had me writing a review, I honestly don't know where to start, so bear with me. Combat wise KH3 has delivered, a lot of people were nervous of how it would turn out due to previous KH games combat style changing and many people did not like that, I found it very mesmerizing as it takes the combat styleI just finished the game and had to see the reviews, this game is so outstanding that it had me writing a review, I honestly don't know where to start, so bear with me. Combat wise KH3 has delivered, a lot of people were nervous of how it would turn out due to previous KH games combat style changing and many people did not like that, I found it very mesmerizing as it takes the combat style from KH2 and adds elements from the other KH games, not for one second did I feel overwhelmed by the controls, mobility or commands, and yes I have enjoyed every other KH combat including CoM, Re:Coded and KHUX. For those who are complaining that the game isn't "Hard Enough", please please please understand this is not DARKSOULS or BLOODBORNE, KH is not branded as a Hard game, yes there are those very difficult secret bosses but that doesn't mean that the whole game must be difficult, granted, there is no critical mode even after beating the game which is a bummer for some (including me who beat all KH games on critical and got most of them Platinum, but I don't give it that much thought to the point that I ruin a game's review). Now that combat is out of the way, let's get to the part that I suppose die hard KH fans care about the most, The Story, now do not worry this is spoiler free so don't go closing your tabs, KH3 tries its best to be new player friendly, but if you think about it, its impossible, the amount of Story, plot twists and Characters in the KH universe is tremendous, I replayed all KH games 3 months prior to the release and STILL I have details and plots that I still forget, don't understand or never got an answer for, I am sorry to say this but don't expect to understand the story from KH3 alone if you're a new comer, as a community we are happy that more people are joining us on this adventure, but you'll either need to play the previous games (for which they include a bundle on the PS Store that you can get for around $120 as I recall) or you can watch the story on YouTube by a youtuber caled Everglow, he has a full playlist of the story in the chronological order and the videos are made with absolute passion, seriously check them out if you're not bothered to play all 6 games prior to KH3, but don't start the game until you have an idea about the story as it helps give meaning to the events happening in KH3. Now that I am done with new comers, KH die hards, I promise you, you will not be disappointed from KH3 story, it is more than we ever expected, it is well paced, though be prepared for a lot of long cutscenes (which is fine by me), also get your theories ready prior to playing KH3, because you have no idea if a theory is right and how satisfying it is when you get it right, I won't go any further because I don't wanna spoil the story in any fashion. I truly hope that you enjoy the game with your loved ones the same way I did and it would be an experience to remember, after all it felt like ages until KH3 finally came out, so make sure you make the most out of it. May your Heart be your Guiding Key. Expand
  100. Feb 12, 2019
    10
    Had to give a ten to this game, not because it’s a master piece from the technical perspective, but because it made me so happy to play it!
    The gameplay is really fun, the graphics are amazing, the soundtrack is gorgeous as always and help to give really impactful moments.
    Talking about impactful moments, I must say that, despite the bizarre history that Nomura created, this series is
    Had to give a ten to this game, not because it’s a master piece from the technical perspective, but because it made me so happy to play it!
    The gameplay is really fun, the graphics are amazing, the soundtrack is gorgeous as always and help to give really impactful moments.
    Talking about impactful moments, I must say that, despite the bizarre history that Nomura created, this series is without a doubt one of my favorites of all time, sometimes I have this feeling that everyone is just trying to tell the same type of history in the same type of world... Not Kingdom Hearts, it’s setting is so unique, made me fall in love with it, and now it gave me the closure that I was waiting for a long time...
    I really love the epic scenes they gave us trough the game, not to mention the moments that make me almost cry, either with happy moments or sad ones...
    This game is magical, simple as that
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Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 88 Critic Reviews

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