Kingdom Hearts III (PS4)

Release Date: January 29, 2019

Also On: Xbox One

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Developer: Square Enix

Publisher: Square Enix

Game Details: KINGDOM HEARTS III tells the story of the power of friendship and light vs. darkness as Sora and his ...View More Details

KINGDOM HEARTS III tells the story of the power of friendship and light vs. darkness as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure. Set in a vast array of Disney and Pixar worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS follows the journey of Sora, an unknowing heir to a spectacular power. Sora is joined by Donald Duck and Goofy to stop an evil force known as the Heartless from invading and overtaking the universe. Sora, Donald, and Goofy unite with iconic Disney-Pixar characters old and new to overcomeKINGDOM HEARTS III tells the story of the power of friendship and light vs. darkness as Sora and his friends embark on a perilous adventure. Set in a vast array of Disney and Pixar worlds, KINGDOM HEARTS follows the journey of Sora, an unknowing heir to a spectacular power. Sora is joined by Donald Duck and Goofy to stop an evil force known as the Heartless from invading and overtaking the universe. Sora, Donald, and Goofy unite with iconic Disney-Pixar characters old and new to overcome tremendous challenges and persevere against the darkness threatening their worlds. [Square Enix]… Expand

Developer: Square Enix

Publisher: Square Enix

Genre(s): Action RPG Action Adventure Fantasy Role-Playing Action RPG

Number of players: No Online Multiplayer

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Rating: E10+

Starring: Ryan Potter Ryan Potter Bill Farmer

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Critic Reviews

(96)

Metascore Generally favorable reviews

81 Positive Ratings 92%

6 Mixed Ratings 6%

1 Negative Ratings 1%

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PlayStation LifeStyle

Jan 29, 2019

"The developer has refined and perfected the combat. It kept its silliness in tact. It kept in the darker themes and deep moments of self-reflection that we all need every once in awhile. It’s, quite frankly, the best Kingdom Hearts game Square Enix has ever created." ... Read full review

IGN Spain

Jan 29, 2019

"Kingdom Hearts III has the magic you've been waiting for. Square Enix has achieved the best episode of the series. Sora, Donald and Goofy are now very fast and take you through an array of endearing experiences and characters. The script continues to have problems but everything else is a memory that will stick with you forever." ... Read full review

GameOver.gr

Feb 22, 2019

"The Final Chapter in the Kingdom Hearts saga comes with superb visuals, great story telling and an excellent combat system, that make all those years since the release of the previous major game in the franchise worth the wait. " ... Read full review

Game World Navigator Magazine

Mar 20, 2019

"You're going to visit Olympus, Monsters Inc, Toy Story, even Winnie the Pooh – and each world is created up to the highest standards. [Issue#236, p.44]"

Feb 13, 2019

"After so many years Kingdom Hearts III needed to be a strong send-off for the series, and for the most part, it is. The gameplay is still top tier and encourages diving back in once the credits have rolled to track down missed items and a secret boss. The individual worlds are gorgeous, and deserve to be combed through for every last scrap of treasure. It’s just a shame that plot stumbles over itself so many times because it really does drag the game down, but if I turn off the analytical part of my brain just enough, there truly is something special here. " ... Read full review

GameSpace

Feb 1, 2019

"There’s nothing quite like Kingdom Hearts. It’s like the most elaborate fan fiction of the Disney universe – a digital walkthrough of the movies with a loosely connective narrative tissue that just doesn’t matter much when all is said and done. If you embrace that it’s all nonsense to serve you up a delightful nostalgic romp through some of the greatest and most beloved family films, you’re not going to be disappointed." ... Read full review

VideoGamer

Feb 1, 2019

"Kingdom Hearts III is overflowing with heart, and mostly unconcerned with the head; as such, it’s in dire want of wickedness." ... Read full review

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User Score Generally favorable reviews

1,811 Positive Ratings 72%

319 Mixed Ratings 12%

355 Negative Ratings 14%

Vidabry

Jan 12, 2021

Kingdom hearts 3 é um jogo feito para os fans da franquia, impossível jogar sem conhecer os jogos anteriores da serie. Sua história complexaKingdom hearts 3 é um jogo feito para os fans da franquia, impossível jogar sem conhecer os jogos anteriores da serie. Sua história complexa esta de volta nesse título, porém é uma história compreensível para aqueles que seguem todos os jogos da série.
Usando o poder da geração atual de consoles, a square conseguiu trazer um jogo muito bonito, e pela primeira vez os mundos Disney estão mais vivos, contando com a presença de npcs em suas cidades que dialogam entre si, o que da uma perspectiva vem melhor que os mundos vazios que tinhamos antes nos outros jogos da serie. Algo que fez falta nesse jogo foram os chefes que em sua maioria são heartless maiores e mais fortes, quase não contando mais com os vilões da disney. E deixo também uma crítica a dificuldade do jogo que mesmo no modo proud não oferece um grande desafio.
Kingdom hearts 3 é um jogo pra quem ja segue a serie desde o seu primeiro jogo de 2002,e que encerra de maneira bem empolgante a história que veio sendo contada durante todos esses anos. Um verdadeiro presente para os fans.… Expand

energystorm

Feb 2, 2019

EL JUEGO MAS HERMOSO DE LA HISTORIA QUIEN NO PIENSE ASÍ TENEMOS UN SERIO PROBLEMA el gameplay presenta su mayor evolución y la historia estaEL 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… Expand

JTJSGamer

Jan 29, 2019

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 franchiseIt 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.… Expand

RaphaelNc

Jul 1, 2020

Acompanho KH desde o PS2 e posso dizer que foi um final digno para saga xeharnot. Apesar de sua gameplay não ter me agradado como no segundoAcompanho KH desde o PS2 e posso dizer que foi um final digno para saga xeharnot. Apesar de sua gameplay não ter me agradado como no segundo jogo, no geral foi um ótimo jogo ! Obrigado Square enix, vcs me fizeram lembrar dos meus tempos de garoto quando ficava horas e horas jogando os primeiros jogos da série… Expand

Trunks252

Feb 13, 2019

Kingdom Hearts III is a good game. I can't say it's great or even satisfying, though.

In my eyes, the first game is almost perfect. It hadKingdom Hearts III is a good game. I can't say it's great or even satisfying, though.

In my eyes, the first game is almost perfect. It had a simple story, strategic combat, and was a stunning crossover effort that worked against all odds. KH II and BBS were a step down, but still great games. Everything else...well, let's just say they lost touch with what worked so well in the first game.

I actually have a lot of praise to throw at this game; most notably the beautiful visuals. Stunning is a good description, and one I would have used often. The game also ran amazingly well and felt very smooth. Basically every technical aspect of this game was very well done. Music and sound is top notch, as always.

The gameplay was mostly fun, although combat had issues. Calling it a 'button-masher' would be too harsh, I think. But I got that vibe. The forms and keyblade designs from the main worlds were rather disappointing, too. I miss the Valor, Wisdom, Master type transformations from the second game. I also had issues with the Frozen and Monsters Inc. worlds, which were underdeveloped and a little boring. I will soon be starting the end-game content, which looks promising.

The story, as convoluted and weird as it was, actually came to a mostly-complete conclusion. Every character received their moment, and all sub-plots I could remember were wrapped up in a neat bow. Unfortunately, these moments all happened within a couple of hours and weren't given enough time to gel, so the impact on me was minimal. In fact, the entire end portion of the game felt rushed and often focused on pointless sections instead of giving me more neat battles or plot-payoff. Basically what I want from future games is a much simpler plot. These characters are great...just do something less convoluted with them. I mean, this is Disney. What would be wrong with going back to a classic good vs. evil plot?

Also, I want Star Wars, Marvel, and Square worlds in the next one. I can dream, I guess.

To sum up, I think this game is good. Definitely worth playing. But...not completely satisfying for a final installment in a story-arc. Final Fantasy is missing altogether, as are several game modes or side quests I thought were obvious (arena or Sephiroth battle?). Overall though, I would recommend this game. Just keep the expectations in check.… Expand

daniel_dbv

Jan 6, 2021

Excelentes gráficas , sin embargo la historia del juego es muy plana , se nota que no pudieron enlazar la historia del juego con las películasExcelentes gráficas , sin embargo la historia del juego es muy plana , se nota que no pudieron enlazar la historia del juego con las películas de Disney las cuales se sienten sobrepuestas y sin vida , creo que la historia se les salió de las manos , solo lo recomiendo a alguien muy fan de la saga , no es un buen juego… Expand

Snodog

May 10, 2021

The game is very good. A great addition to the Kingdom Hearts Franchise. Even a good enough ending if they choose to make it that way. IThe game is very good. A great addition to the Kingdom Hearts Franchise. Even a good enough ending if they choose to make it that way. I had a great time playing the game, and it was well worth my money. If you’re a fan, it does a good enough job with the plot threads. With a story this convoluted and full, you’re not going to make it perfect. My major gripe with the game is that they just kept going and going. It’s not bad if the content isn’t the same stuff over and over again. Hearts, friends, darkness, light, Sora, Riku, Kairi, etc etc. There’s nothing that made me go “Wow, that was unexpected!”. It’s grand, its epic, its heart warming, and all that good stuff. What I’m saying is its solid and what I say next are just things that bug me personally. So lets get to it.

Sora is such a **** in this game. He dies like 3 times (who knows its hard to keep track). He can do absolutely NOTHING on his own. Sora was chosen to wield the keyblade because he was optimistic and always knew there was hope. If it wasn’t for half of the cast, it would be a completely different story that ended much sooner. Sora was a badass in Kingdom Hearts 2. He kicked the **** out of the head honcho of the Organization, and when he and Riku were fighting Xehonort, it was Sora leading the charge. The story could have been about any one of a number of people. He isn’t the badass that had the confidence to take on anyone who threatened his friends. Like, why is he crying? Why is he pleading with people? Why is he so reliant on the people around him? I get that this story is about friendship and hearts and yada yada but Sora wasn’t such a whiny wuss in the other ones. He was always up for the challenge. It’s annoying, i dont want to play as the crybaby of the group. I would have much rather been Aqua in this game.

Next, they just love stacking despair at the end of the game. Oh no, sora is dead and all the bad guys are strong. Oh no, they took Kairi. Oh no the odds are 2 against 1. Oh no they killed Kairi. Oh no kingdom hearts is open. Oh no the bad guys win. Oh no the bad guy is 13 bad guys. Like, quit having me overcome the odds that Sora was ready to give up on 3 hours ago. It was just boring by the end.

Other than that, spot on and a great addition to the Kingdom Hearts Collection.… Expand

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