The og KH did everything right. Its sequels would go on to greatly improve upon the combat and weave a complex narrative around the simple premise of the first game, but KH1 remains the best expression of the original idea behind the series.

KH has a special magic about it that none of its successors were ever able to emulate. Every aspect of this game is lovingly crafted with impressive attention to detail, every gameplay mechanic has an in universe explanation, and the integration of Disney properties, Final Fantasy cameos, and the original content is at its best here.