this game has some of the most fun gameplay in any game I've played. that alone gives it this super high score tbh.

that, and also its fantastic level design, music and visuals.

formchanges are one of the best new additions, making keyblades more unique from each other and adding more unique playstyles that you can consistently activate during most fights.

the last couple bosses are also some of the best in the whole series (not counting re:mind, which has even better bosses)

the main aspect it "fails" on is story. that's not to say its story is awful or anything, but not much happens until the end, and it doesn't really introduce many of its own plot points, it just wraps everything up. it does wrap it up in a really great way though, and there's plenty of fantastic moments near the end.

the new gummi ship mechanics are also great. I do kinda miss the really cool segments from kh2, but what we got is great as well.

overall, probably my favourite kingdom hearts game, simply because it's the most fun to play.