| Kingdom Hearts 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Release Date & Time | Gameplay & Story | DLC & Preorder | Review |
| Release Date | |
|---|---|
| January 29, 2019 (PS4, Xbox One) March 30, 2021 (PC) February 10, 2022 (Switch) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| JRPG, Adventure | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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$60, $50 for Switch |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Square Enix | Square Enix |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | E |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| 30 | No |
| Official Website | Official Website for Kingdom Hearts 3 |
Kingdom Hearts 3 Latest News
⚫︎ Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link delayed to unannounced date
(Gematsu)
⚫︎ Square Enix releases new Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts merch
(Go Nintendo)
⚫︎ Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue, Kingdom Hearts 3, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory have left PS Plus on November 18, 2024
Kingdom Hearts 3 Overview
Kingdom Hearts 3, also known as KH3 or Kingdom Hearts III, is an action JRPG developed and published by Square Enix. It is the twelfth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series and serves as the conclusion to the “Dark Seeker Saga.” The game continues the story of Sora, along with his companions Donald Duck and Goofy, as they embark on a journey to defeat Organization XIII—a group of hooded, mysterious beings who threaten to plunge the worlds into darkness.
You control Sora as he explores various Disney and Final Fantasy related worlds, battling enemies known as Shadows and Nobodies. A new feature in this game is Formchange, which allows Sora to transform his Keyblades into a variety of weapons, each with unique abilities and attacks.
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Xbox |
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| Price | $60, 50(Switch) | ||||
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Kingdom Hearts 3 Gameplay
Kingdom Hearts 3 is the third main installment in the KH series and continues the tradition of the series' signature hack-and-slash combat mixed with RPG elements within various worlds inspired by Disney and Final Fantasy properties, including settings based on Toy Story and Frozen.
In combat, players guide Sora through real-time battles against enemies like the iconic Heartless and Nobodies, using the Command Menu to execute attacks, magic (such as Fire and Blizzard), and team-based attacks triggered by triangle prompts.
New mechanics add depth to the combat system, such as the Attraction Flow, where Sora can summon theme park-inspired rides during certain moments in battle. Additionally, Sora’s Keyblades feature a new ability called Formchange, allowing him to transform them into various weapons, each with unique abilities and attacks. Sora can now wield up to three Keyblades at once, expanding his combat options.
While Donald and Goofy are always by Sora’s side, he can also team up with other Disney and Final Fantasy characters that he meets in the different worlds. Outside of combat, players can engage in side activities, such as creating and customizing Gummi Ships or participating in mini-games like cooking with Remy from Ratatouille.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Reviews
A Great Game Full of Heart but Story Flaws
Kingdom Hearts 3 has received generally positive reviews. GameSpot rated it 8/10, praising its beautiful Disney and Pixar characters as well as its slick, exciting combat, though they noted the story felt convoluted and difficult to follow. IGN gave the game an 8.7/10, expressing love for the combat but criticizing some worlds, like Tangled and Frozen, as mundane and underwhelming. They also found the story satisfying, albeit lacking surprises.
User reviews align closely with critics. On PSN, the game holds a 4.64-star rating from over 31,000 users, while on Xbox, it has a slightly lower score of 4/5 stars from 1,500 reviews. On Steam, Kingdom Hearts 3 boasts a 91% positive rating from 815 reviews.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Announcement Trailer
Kingdom Hearts III - E3 2015 Trailer
Kingdom Hearts 3 Trivia
⚫︎ Some of the staff from Toy Story and Monsters, Inc. were fans of Kingdom Hearts and actively contributed to developing the stories for their respective worlds in the game.
⚫︎ Square Enix hosted a contest for Kingdom Hearts Union X players, offering 300 lucky winners the chance to have their character names featured in Kingdom Hearts 3 within the Keyblade Graveyard.
⚫︎ Skrillex, the DJ who collaborated with Utada Hikaru to create the opening song Face My Fears, is a longtime fan of the Kingdom Hearts series.
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