Kingdom Hearts III

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  1. SeraphOfChaos
    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. Tyrion_juanka
    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. Raf5
    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. gavinh2013
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    Worth the wait. Immersive worlds with incredible replayability. So much love for this title!
  5. feelunreal
    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. Linkruleshyrule
    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. JaggedLittlePil
    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. THEJoelHorton
    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    … Expand
  9. jeanfff
    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. Luillo
    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. megatom
    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. JTJSGamer
    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. roi1000
    Apr 24, 2019
    10
    People may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring oldPeople may complain about the incomprehensible story, lack of difficulty and weird pacing. However, Kingdom Hearts 3 is not about that, except for the convoluted story but that is one of the main draws of the series and not following the other games can only put the person to guilty and not the series as a whole. It's a game with a wonderful spectacle and immense immersion to bring old fans into their inner child again. The series is still as full of heart as it always has been. The new Disney worlds are the best in the entire series, offering a great balance of combat and exploration, and some of them bring new original stories instead of the usual "rehash the movie's story". The writing in this game is also one of it's strongest points, being remarkably solid with an actual humor (previous games attempted such thing but never quite succeeded and it felt too shoe-horned in).

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

    The series will never grow with it's fans and that isn't a bad thing! Just remember that your past memories will never leave you and let them take you to a nostalgia dance with familiar friends.    … Expand
  14. iMetaCritic
    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. AxellexA92
    Jan 30, 2019
    10
    This game is amazing, the gameplay is very fun (a little to busy too, but you can decide which feature you want to use). The attention to details is impressive, the artistic direction is amazing, i think is the best-looking game for console right now. I love it
  16. KayVen17
    Jan 31, 2019
    10
    Deutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. RegelnDeutsche Review - Kritik Der folgende Test ist in 5 Kategorien zusammengefasst. Diese 5 Kartegorien ergeben die Gesamtpunktzahl von 0 - 100 Punkten. Um einen passenden Userscore zu geben wird auf oder abgerundet. Bei 84 Punkten ergibt das einen User Score von 8. Bei 86 einen von Userscore von 9. Falls eine 85 kommt entscheide ich ob ich es eher positiv oder negativ nehme. Regeln verstanden? Dann sind hier meine Punkte.

    Punkte: 100/100    … Expand
  17. Femto90
    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.    … Expand
  18. 22446688Bb
    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. chronofantasy
    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.    … Expand
  20. energystorm
    Feb 2, 2019
    10
    EL JUEGO MAS HERMOSO DE LA HISTORIA QUIEN NO PIENSE ASÍ TENEMOS UN SERIO PROBLEMA el gameplay presenta su mayor evolución y la historia esta bien narrada así que 10/10 recomendado
  21. AmazingEddy
    Feb 9, 2019
    10
    Good game. People sure are desperate to hate it but fuc them. Nomura is a god. That is all.
  22. PureImmortal
    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. Stef106
    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.    … Expand
  24. arthurogrande
    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. rhamade19
    Feb 10, 2019
    10
    A very underrated and magnificent piece of art. This game is exceeding all my expectations so far
  26. Leoalwes
    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. Azuren
    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?!    … Expand
  28. Play4Thrill
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    Despite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they haveDespite having a very complicated story, Kingdom Hearts 3 succeeds from such an amazing gameplay standpoint. The Battle system in the game feels like such an evolution from the previous games. Movement, Keyblade transformations, Attractions, Flow Motion, all of these combine to make a very engaged battle system that makes Kingdom Hearts 3 a fun time to play. Battles feel like they have very high stakes and the game does a great job in making the player feel like they are in the center of each confrontation.… Expand
  29. WhiteRaito
    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.    … Expand
  30. Alron1
    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.
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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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