Metascore
76 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 37
  2. Negative: 1 out of 37
  1. Without a doubt one of the best games available for the GBA and one of the best reasons for owning the system. The characters, locales, and enemies from the original are all here, creating a compelling game and story on par in many ways with the original.
  2. The story is deep and intriguing, with very enjoyable and addictive gameplay.
  3. A very solid, fun package that should please both hardcore card-game players and casual RPGers alike. [Spring 2005, p.71]
  4. For story, gameplay and graphical tasty goodness this is one of the best titles for the GBA this year.
  5. Chain of Memories does a great job of getting gamers who are unfamiliar with the series up to par with the story in preparation for "KH2"...A stellar addition to the Game Boy Advance line up. [JPN Import]
  6. Though certainly not without its flaws, the most problematic of which being the somewhat mismanaged combat system, this is nonetheless a terrific game that delivers a fun quest, stellar presentation, and an added incentive to revisit the game after it has been completed.
  7. 87
    The presentation is unmatched by any handheld game ever, and overtly competent in audio and visuals.
User Score

Generally favorable reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 24
  3. Negative: 2 out of 24
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  2. A good game. However, the card system is rather...annoying. The story is good and there is a lot of content. Unfortunately the card system really diminishes the game. Full Review »
  3. This game was fun.