Kingdom Hearts 3 excels in many regards; the highly detailed world-building, the refined gameplay, and the abilities and upgrades system are as good as they've ever been, making for an exceptionally intuitive and fun experience throughout the game. The boss fights are as (mostly) creative and fun as ever, providing some of the toughest challenges in the series thus far. The lucky emblems and Little Chef ingredients add a slew of replayability, adding a fuckton of collectibles to search for. However, the story was very disappointing compared to the other games, and it still holds true that I'm not a fan of the dialogue in the Kingdom Hearts series, despite whatever cool story it may accompany. The addition of the Disney park rides made the gameplay feel clunky as well, breaking the otherwise exciting, fast-paced gameplay. There were several sections in the game as well that felt unnecessary and frustrating, like the pirate ship battle or the Gummy missions. While inconsistent, Kingdom Hearts 3 is, at the very least, worth checking out.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023


Comments