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probably the most well balanced kingdom hearts game (other than the games after this which I haven't played as of writing this)
that's to say, it has the best balance of combat, bosses, level design, story and music.
the combat was really fun. it's definitely not better than KH2, but still really great. flow motion was a good addition. the only issue with it was when I tried to dodge away and heal, but activated flowmotion instead.
the reality shift mechanic was also great. it was small, but each world having a unique attack you could perform was a nice change of pace each time.
the bosses were also great. honestly, I prefer this game's xemnas fight over KH2's. the endgame bosses also don't have some of BBS' issues, like that game's tiny openings, or having one really annoying attack.
the level design is probably the best in the series of the games I've played. I guess that's the result of adding a mechanic like flowmotion, you kindoff have to build the game around it. that's another reason why it's a good addition, it forced the level design to improve.
the level design is also why I'd say it's the best balanced game: while kingdom hearts 2 has many great aspects, its level design wasn't that great.
anyway, the level design isn't all, the worlds in general were great (except for the notre dame one, which is unfortunate because I really like that movie). I think exploring a different story in the same world with each character was cool, and I love how each world looks, plays, and how they'll sometimes have extra little details. (except notre dame. you go through most of the same areas with both characters in that world, which isn't great)
the story was great. not the best in the series, it didn't hit the same heights as some other games, and it definitely went a bit slow until the end, but it was still good.
also, the music is absolutely amazing. top tier soundtrack.
that's to say, it has the best balance of combat, bosses, level design, story and music.
the combat was really fun. it's definitely not better than KH2, but still really great. flow motion was a good addition. the only issue with it was when I tried to dodge away and heal, but activated flowmotion instead.
the reality shift mechanic was also great. it was small, but each world having a unique attack you could perform was a nice change of pace each time.
the bosses were also great. honestly, I prefer this game's xemnas fight over KH2's. the endgame bosses also don't have some of BBS' issues, like that game's tiny openings, or having one really annoying attack.
the level design is probably the best in the series of the games I've played. I guess that's the result of adding a mechanic like flowmotion, you kindoff have to build the game around it. that's another reason why it's a good addition, it forced the level design to improve.
the level design is also why I'd say it's the best balanced game: while kingdom hearts 2 has many great aspects, its level design wasn't that great.
anyway, the level design isn't all, the worlds in general were great (except for the notre dame one, which is unfortunate because I really like that movie). I think exploring a different story in the same world with each character was cool, and I love how each world looks, plays, and how they'll sometimes have extra little details. (except notre dame. you go through most of the same areas with both characters in that world, which isn't great)
the story was great. not the best in the series, it didn't hit the same heights as some other games, and it definitely went a bit slow until the end, but it was still good.
also, the music is absolutely amazing. top tier soundtrack.