Customers value the fun gameplay and engaging story of Kingdom Hearts III, frequently praising the vibrant worlds and the inclusion of bonus items like the steelbook and art book. However, some found the game too easy and criticized aspects of the dialogue and the length of cutscenes. While many enjoyed the game overall, a few felt the wait for the game's release was not entirely justified.
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Steelbook
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Don't question it, Just get it!!
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The deluxe edition is only $20. If you're a big fan of kingdom hearts, this is a no-brainer! Comes with a pin, steelbook, and artbook. I also love the exclusive packaging with the foil and embossed lettering! I think the artbook is a bit basic, but I love the front/back covers! I do an unboxing video of this product VS the standard edition on my channel lil rice muncher gaming on youtube if you would like to compare.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Difficulty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners but not advised
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I adore the franchise and series. The game is the EASIEST of the series and filled with cutscenes but the gameplay is a wonderful combination of new and older games
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very good game but not for newcomers
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It’s a great game but you won’t understand anything if you don’t play the other games in the series.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome game. Replay value is there.
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Giving this game a 5 star. Been waiting for this for over 10 years. It was worth the wait.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Long awaited
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The game is stellar. I have waited a long time for this game to release. The art book is fine and I like the new pin.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
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Dialogue, Difficulty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent Conclusion to the Dark Seeker Saga
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Kingdom Hearts 3 has amazing graphics • all dialogue is not fully voiced • new Disney and Pixar worlds have been added • Gummy Ship is now more open world instead of linear levels • lots of mini-games • on the tad easy side so veterans will for sure want to play on Proud mode to start • Great closure on over 15 years of stories that tie in from almost all of the other games • there are recap videos and text • the Final Fantasy content is very minimal.
Overall I enjoyed the game quite a bit.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Worlds
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Dialogue
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Kingdom Hearts 3 is better than what I expected
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I played the first kingdom hearts on the PS2, but did not finish it. Several kingdom hearts have since been released including spin offs. I wasn't really into the series because it was a bit corny, but I enjoyed the various characters in the series. I was surprised how much I enjoyed the game. The gameplay is not complicated and I liked the various special moves you can do depending on the keyblade. I liked the various characters in this game from Disney and the movies. The story can be a bit complicated depending on the games you played or the order in which you did them. If you have the opportunity, you can play the other games by buying the game Kingdom Hearts The Story So Far to understand the story. It's a fun game to play and the worlds you explore are interesting. Some of the dialogue may seem corny and annoying for some people. They do include some back story on the characters or story to the present. Overall, I recommend this game even if you didn't play the previous games.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Steelbook, Story
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Dialogue
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Nice Deluxe Edition For A Great Game
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Kingdom Hearts 3 it's the epic conclusion of one of the most beloved franchises of video game history. I wish this to be the last game of Kingdom Hearts to ever release, it's ending it's just perfect, heartbreaking and so beautiful... I still can't believe how amazing this game has been. It's worst than Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2, but it's better than any other Kingdom Hearts out there. It does it's best to close each and every character plot and questions that Nomura has improvised though the years. What this game stills fails on it's the story telling, an usual mistake from Kingdom Hearts games; Lots of the dialogues are just extremely redundant. But, at the end, Kingdom Hearts 3 it's a great game, full of beautiful moments and it could be the definitive ending to this series that I love so much...
This Deluxe Edition is really nice for the price. The box and case are high quality, and the art book is simple but beautiful. I'm sure Kingdom Hearts fans will appreciate it.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
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Dialogue
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Not as good as I had hoped for...
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I have played all Kindom Hearts to this point. I was really excited for this game. I preordered the Deluxe Edition. The packaging was fantastic. You got a steel book and a normal case for the game, a book and a pin. It looked like it was going to be a home run. Remember the saying 'Dont judge a book by its cover'? Yeah, I assumed too quickly. While the game is good, it could be better. There are aspects of the game that are great... same battle system, new characters, wrapping up the story and it's pretty to look at. While it's great, it needs some work. The wall running is crazy. You do it all the time, even when you dont want to. Its annoying. You're wither walking or running, there's no in between, and the sweet spot on the joystick is easily missed. Some of the voice acting is horrible. Its seems forced, and its beyond frustrating. I'm only 5 hours in and starting to get into it, but that's my experience so far. I have high hope for this game, so I really hope it gets better.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Difficulty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good Conclusion to the Trilogy*
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If you haven't played Kingdom Hearts, start there. You will be absolutely lost starting at 3 as the story is progressive. Fortunately for you (we didn't have this luxury until a few years back) Square Enix and placed all previous Kingdom Hearts titles in "The Story So Far," I highly recommend picking it up before attempting to play 3.
To the review: Kingdom Hearts 3 is easier than previous titles and easier to complete than previous titles. I call this point neutral as there are different difficulty settings and you can ignore "kupo coins" (instant revives). Kingdom Hearts 3 is shorter than 2 but still has a good chunk of gameplay. I feel that with all of the commands the gameplay feels easy and smooth. They keep coming up with an excuse for Sora to be less powerful, but the easiness contradicts that a bit.
The gummi ship sections are actually fun this time around. I found them to be a chore in one and just fun enough not to mind in 2. In 3, I was actively completing missions and building my ideal ship. The leveling system is fun and the missions are rewarding.
There are also a lot of minigames in Kingdom Hearts 3. Most are relatively easy, but you do have to master most for completion. Fortunately, this shouldn't take more than 30 mins to an hr for each game to completion. And most of the minigames are fun though there are a few that are pretty frustrating when getting close to the high score.
The story is just what you would expect from a Kingdom Hearts game. If you like Kingdom Hearts, why haven't you bought this yet? If you haven't tried Kingdom Hearts read first paragraph. If you don't like Kingdom Hearts why are you here? I feel that there are no middle grounders, you will either thoroughly enjoy this game or not like it at all.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
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Difficulty
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Video Game
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Waited 13 years for this game(much like everyone else). Definitely the most aesthetically pleasing as the graphics are pristine. Gameplay, great. Story, AMAZING! The difficulty is honestly too easy but that will change especially with the software updates Square-Enix will release later down the line. Overall, solid buy, definite recommend and definitely need to play the other games first (yes, ALL of them if you want to get the most out of KH3)
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Dialogue
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Satusfying Conclusion
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Kingdom Hearts III is the culmination of over a decade of games spanning multiple consoles, and I’m happy to say that the wait was well worth it. The graphics are mesmerizing and the different worlds are massive compared to other entries in the series. The addition of PIXAR characters created an abundance of memorable experiences with characters I grew up with. It is simply a joy to play.
Yet, it is not without its flaws. The addition of key blade transformations, Disney attractions, etc. are amazing spectacles that are a great deal of fun to use. . . At first. These quickly create an easy way to defeat enemies that I used less and less as I progressed throughout the game due to the fact that they were creating a repetitive gameplay loop. Furthermore, some of the dialogue is still poorly written but it’s far better than what we have come to expect in the series. Square-Enix also made the baffling decision to reveal every Disney world before release which was frankly disappointing and took the wonder out of discovering new worlds while playing. The game also is entirely confusing for anyone who has not played basically every single game in the franchise. The summaries found in the in-game theater provide a little bit of information but not enough to fully help new players understand the game.
Overall, Kingdom Hearts III is a great game that is full of charm, exploration, and memorable moments that is simply a must have for fans of the series. The deluxe edition also has a beautiful steelbook, an official Disney pin trading pin, an art book, and the standard box art.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
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Length
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Second Best KH game only to the king
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KH3 is an amazing title but i don't currently own the dlc still and have heard its a little bit of a let down except the ending execution. But the gameplay is 10/10 and the story was a huge 10/10 in the base game totally worth the wait. A little short though and it didn't totally kick the king kh2 down from the reigns but really close.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Art book, Steelbook, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic game for any age
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What an amazing game, I can tell you it was worth the wait, there's a beginner mode for new players and an option to not level up at all for those who are looking for a challenge, there's also a fantastic story to go with it. The steelbook and pin included in the deluxe edition are beautiful and the art book is very welcome as well.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Worlds
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Difficulty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but not worth the 13 year wait
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Kingdom Hearts III is a Disney game, something that other two didn't feel like at all. What I mean by that is that it's stupid easy, light hearted and full of cheesy dialogue. It's also very short for an ARPG so there's that as well. There's not a lot in the realm of optional bosses either except one very disappointing boss which ends way too quickly. What's good is the amazing combat, the new Disney Pixar worlds and the final three hours. It's good but certainly not worth the 13 year wait.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Art book, Gameplay, Steelbook
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
worth the wait
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So far the game play has been amazing...very smooth. I'm not very far yet, but adding the memories at the beginning to tie the entire series is a great touch. Nice art book and steelbook as well in the special edition.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Difficulty
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Almost Good Enough
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I hazard to write this review as I do not necessarily want to turn anyone off to this game, so I will make something clear up front.
I really enjoyed my time with this game and I was happy to be able to experience the conclusion to Sora's saga after so long.
That being said, this is not the perfect game, nor is it the best Kingdom Hearts game. I went into this game with an assumption that the writing would probably be bad. But oh boy. Some of the totally innane chatter that happens in KH3 almost took me out of it, and my wife (who has not played any of Kingdom Hearts) would consistently look at me with a raised eyebrow and an eye-roll just to indicate how childish the writing truly was. KH3 suffers from a maelstrom of crushingly high expectations and a widespread misunderstanding. Very few, if any, game studios could make a game that perfectly aligns with 12 years of expectations, but I constantly found myself wrapping up story after story and saying "is that it?" At each turn KH3 disappoints you because it always *just* falls short of your expectations. The difficulty leaves something to be desired, the campaign takes 50% of the game to totally re-tell the story as if speaking to a 5 year old, and the characters are unfortunately not relatable anymore. After 12 years I have grown up, gotten married, and graduated college and KH3 hasn't. It didn't grow up with me and it feels childish rather than nostalgic.
It is unfortunate that the combat and actual FEEL of KH3 is so good, because it really left me with a wanting that I know will never be filled at this point.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay
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Length
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Fun with incredible visuals.
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The visuals of this game are just unbelievable. This game is gorgeous to the point that I would probably just sit and watch someone play.
The game play is much simpler than the previous games and therefore not as challenging at least on the moderate setting. However, I liked this as it made for an enjoyable first play through and makes me more excited to replay on a harder setting for the challenge. I actually preferred the fighting controls in this game as it was much simpler and less convoluted than previous with trying to quickly swap forms and scroll through several menus all while trying to keep your enemies at bay. I liked leveling up the keyblades for a change as well.
Some people don't like the Lucky Emblem (IE: Hidden Mickey) hunt, I loved it even if the addition of a cell phone was a bit of a groaner. Maybe it was the nostalgia of previous trips to Disney World where Hidden Mickeys actually exist. I thought it was a fun scavenger hunt and they made those emblems appear in some very creative ways using various perspectives.
I thought it was a little short. I wouldn't have minded the addition of one or two more main worlds. And I'm undecided if I like the previous games where you cleared a world once but then would have to go back and clear it again or in this game spending more time in one longer setting to clear a world. Pros and cons to both.
In the end I love Kingdom Hearts and wasn't disappointed after such a long wait. It's a fun lighthearted game that is just beautiful to watch.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beyond worth the wait!
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If youre a fan or have played the previous Kingdom Hearts games and have enjoyed them then you can buy this without a second thought. Everything from the graphics to the combat to the side activities to the story has improved immensly!
A cool thing about the Deluxe Edition is you get the regular case with the cover art as well as the Steelbook so you can display it however you wish.
I cannot recommend this game enough. If youre new to the series then start with the 1.5 + 2.5 collection or The Story So Far collection either will fill you in on what you need to know before this game.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Gameplay, Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Graphics, Clunky 2008 Mechanics
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I've been waiting since high school to play this after KH2 was released. There's a lot of good and a lot of bad so no sugar coating on this one.
Good
*Amazing visuals. Everything looks beautiful on my launch PS4 so I can only imagine it looks better on newer models.
*Finally an final-ish ending. The creator already said KH3 would be the end of the Xeanort saga. So I'm glad it ties things up but...come on.
Bad
*The game carries the same base mechanics of KH2. Lots of attacks hit or don't hit. Enemies can juggle you if you get caught. I see so many chances where you could break free, but the mechanics don't let you. Yes, they added lots of beautiful attacks to look at, but the foundation they were built on belongs back in 2008. Not 2019.
*Still confusing story telling despite knowing everything going in.
*Too much fluff. Way too much. I get people like Disney and all that, but I can't accept that it takes 24 hrs, on Standard mode and rushing through Disney worlds, before I get to the actual story I've been waiting for.
Easily a 4/5. Even with the bad mechanics and overstuffed fluff I still highly recommend it.