Kingdom of Paradise

 PSP
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 38
  3. Negative: 2 out of 38
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  1. My Gamer
    74
    Although there are annoyances that will deter some, Kingdom of Paradise is still fun enough that it's worth playing past the rough spots to get to the good stuff.
  2. GameSpy
    70
    The bugei gimmick is really clever, and kept driving me to play more. I can't say as much about the actual gameplay and story, however.
  3. Deeko
    70
    The game almost seems to negate the use of combos at points, which is thanks, in large part, to the infuriatingly poor blocking system.
  5. 1UP
    70
    An annoyingly expansive world, and reams of stilted dialogue, have all been squeezed onto a handheld system -- with nary a load time to be found! -- and that is a feat nothing short of miraculous.
  6. AceGamez
    70
    With more thought put into a deeper control system for the combat, and more effort in the sound department, Key of Heaven could have been one of the best handheld RPGs to date. As it stands however, it's best suited to those with a lust for Anime and a craving for a hearty adventure with a typically Japanese storyline.
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  7. Game Informer
    68
    Like a pair of pants that make you butt look big, the tedious exploration and flimsy story just highlight too many unflattering curves to make the adventure truly worthwhile. [Jan 2006, p.156]
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  8. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    67
    The story never really gets interesting, but the action-heavy combat system is fresh and gets more fun the longer you play. [Jan 2006, p.128]
  9. Extreme Gamer
    65
    An ambitious RPG title that ventures into new territory with customizable combat combos and a full 3D environment. Although using these ambitious features comes at the price of bad camera angles and a lackluster control scheme.
  10. PSM Magazine
    65
    A fun-action RPG with a heavy emphasis on the action. [Jan 2006, p.86]
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  11. PALGN
    65
    Just what the PSP needs. An original RPG and a template for what other developers should strive for. Too bad it doesn't quite hit the mark in certain respects.
  12. PSM3 Magazine UK
    62
    Satifactory in plot and longevity, while pleasing to the eye thanks to the 3D game engine. But so what? it's not special. [Sept 2006, p.85]
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  13. Eurogamer
    60
    A game best-enjoyed in short sharp bursts. That way you can appreciate the views, have some fun creating an offensive strategy on paper before briefly hammering it out on the field.
  14. G4 TV
    60
    The lack of any camera controls is somewhat annoying, but seldom intrusive, and the ability to save at any time is especially welcome.
  15. Game Revolution
    50
    It’s really a shame that a game with so much depth in its combat system turns up so thin everywhere else. It’s the exact opposite of Untold Legends, but that doesn't make it a great deal better.
  16. Official Playstation 2 Magazine UK
    50
    Playing Key of Heaven is a little like repeatedly thrusting your arm into a lucky dip filled with equal numbers of gold and emperor scorpions. [Mar 2006, p.95]
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Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best PSP Game of 2005
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#32 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2005
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#21 Most Shared PSP Game of 2005

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 29
  3. Negative: 5 out of 29
  1. LeonLMMMC
    Feb 25, 2021
    4
    Story characters and graphics are decent but the game play is disappointingly lacking so not worth spending money on ultimately .
  2. Arfuirl
    Feb 16, 2021
    9
    This game is very good and i expected it like that when i first buy it,a great adventure RPG that if you consider you don't like that much theThis game is very good and i expected it like that when i first buy it,a great adventure RPG that if you consider you don't like that much the genre this will surely make you rethink that… Full Review »
  3. TheQuietGamer
    Feb 20, 2011
    3
    The best part of this game is the graphics, there phenomenal, probably one of the best looking games on the system, the voice acting is hit orThe best part of this game is the graphics, there phenomenal, probably one of the best looking games on the system, the voice acting is hit or miss, and the story is nothing you haven't heard before, add some boring and frustrating gameplay, and the fact that it's boring, and you've got yourself a crappy game.… Full Review »
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