KH1 is a game heavily carried by its charm. Despite the lackluster nature of a few of its worlds (like Deep Jungle) and some things that are a bit rough round the edges (the Gummi missions), there's a special magic to it-- from its combat, platforming, and exploration-- it's something that isn't quite captured by its sequels. Releasing during a period where 3D platformers were all the rage and JRPGs were more popular than they used to be, this game really is a good marriage between the two. It's also just a really good action game, even if it may not be as flashy or as challenging as others (it is a kid's game after all-- however pretty difficult fights do exist). KH1 is simply a fun game and a good time.