While not a bad game, parts of it simply don't live up to its mainline predecessors.

The idea of the Stars of Destiny being spread throughout time is a cool idea, but the execution left a lot to be desired. With multiple stars not even being seen at all throughout the game, it's disappointing. The game is also a bit slower-paced and easier than other Suikoden titles.

Still, it's a perfectly serviceable game with some interesting moments, especially in the story.

I guess I can see why someone whos played a bunch of these games might love it but it feels so paper thin as an excuse to tie a bunch of disney movies together as loosely as possible. Nobody has any real characterisation, the Heartless' entire explanation is "theyre evil" so theres zero stakes to anything, the disney segments are just awkward reenactments of the movies because obviously disney arent going to let you do Anything with their IPs that would contradict their merchandising plan, and so on. It feels beholden to its premise in such a way that it cant get going whatsoever, because its constantly having to kiss bob igers ass instead of develop its own identity. absolutely maddening.

Successful Kickstarter campaign. Press accolades. “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam. Fun voice acting, fun humor, fun art style, fun fun fun – I GET IT. I'm supposed to love this game.

But I don't.

I don't like the cluttered levels whose coherence is found only in endless collectible trinkets ala DK 64. I don't like the player character whose lone personality trait is sticking out her tongue at passerby's. And I don't like how the murder mystery train is the best stage through clever writing instead of clever game design.

We have enough theme parks – give us worlds.