KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC)

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[h1]KINGDOM HEARTS III + ReMind DLC[/h1] ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ (9/10) [b]Playtime:[/b] 128 hours to 100% completion, all achievements unlocked. [hr][/hr] Kingdom Hearts III is a game that excels in gameplay, presentation, and spectacle—but doesn’t fully reach its potential when it comes to story execution. While the overall experience is incredibly fun and polished, there’s a noticeable gap between what the narrative could have been and what it ultimately delivers. That said, when combined with the ReMind DLC, the experience improves significantly and elevates the game to another level. [hr][/hr] [b]Story[/b] The story is classic Kingdom Hearts—complex, emotional, and sometimes confusing, but still engaging overall. However, the pacing is uneven. Most of the main narrative developments happen toward the end, while a large portion of the game is spent in Disney worlds that don’t directly advance the central plot. While these worlds offer emotional themes and character moments, they can feel disconnected from the main storyline. The conclusion, in particular, feels like it had much more potential. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t fully capitalize on everything that was built up throughout the series. [hr][/hr] [b]Gameplay[/b] This is where Kingdom Hearts III truly shines. The combat system is, in my opinion, the best in the entire series. It combines fluidity, responsiveness, and variety in a way that makes every fight enjoyable. Keyblade transformations are a major highlight—each one feels unique and adds depth to combat. The system encourages experimentation and keeps battles fresh. Attractions are visually impressive and fun to use, and since they can be skipped, they never feel intrusive. The Pro Codes and Easy Codes system is an excellent addition, offering a high level of customization for difficulty and replayability. Especially with Pro Codes enabled, the game can become extremely challenging in a satisfying way. [hr][/hr] [b]Boss Fights[/b] Boss fights in the main game are strong and enjoyable—but they are completely overshadowed by what the ReMind DLC brings. The ReMind boss battles are on another level entirely. They are challenging, well-designed, and incredibly rewarding. Each fight feels unique and requires precise execution. The fight against Xemnas stands out as a particularly memorable encounter, almost feeling like a perfectly choreographed dance. And then there’s Yozora. The Yozora secret boss fight is, without exaggeration, the best boss fight I have ever experienced in any game. The level of difficulty—especially with Pro Codes enabled—is extreme, where even a single mistake can mean failure. But that’s exactly what makes it so satisfying. It’s a masterclass in boss design. [hr][/hr] [b]Worlds & Design[/b] The Disney worlds are beautifully crafted and visually impressive. Some highlights include the futuristic city setting (San Fransokyo), which stands out as one of the most memorable locations in the game. The Pirates of the Caribbean world also looks incredible from a visual standpoint, though its ship gameplay mechanics are less enjoyable. Overall level design is solid and supports the gameplay well. [hr][/hr] [b]ReMind DLC[/b] The ReMind DLC significantly enhances the overall experience. It revisits the final chapter of the main game and expands it with additional context, new playable perspectives, and stronger emotional connections—especially involving Sora and Kairi. While it doesn’t completely change the ending, it makes it feel more complete and better explained. On top of that, it delivers some of the best gameplay content in the entire series. The Limitcut boss fights are extremely challenging and incredibly well designed, pushing the combat system to its limits. And the Secret Episode, featuring Yozora, stands as the ultimate test of skill. For pure gameplay and challenge, this DLC is easily a 10/10. [hr][/hr] [b]Highlights:[/b] [list] [*]Best combat system in the series [*]Outstanding boss fights in ReMind [*]Yozora as an all-time great boss encounter [*]Beautiful graphics and world design [*]Excellent difficulty customization with Pro/Easy Codes [/list] [b]Weaknesses:[/b] [list] [*]Story pacing issues (focus mostly at the end) [*]Conclusion could have been stronger [*]Some gameplay segments (e.g. ship mechanics) are less enjoyable [/list] [hr][/hr] [b]Overall:[/b] Kingdom Hearts III is an incredibly fun and polished action RPG that delivers some of the best gameplay in the series. While the story doesn’t fully live up to its potential, the ReMind DLC enhances and completes the experience—both narratively and mechanically. With ReMind included, this becomes a must-play for fans and one of the most satisfying combat experiences the series has to offer.

Peak video game, easily my fav in the franchise and probably my game of all time. The game has come a long way since its original release it was really good (in my opinion) but now its a banger play it ! but also don't forget all the games before its release or you won't understand a thing also i had 0 perfomance issues which is worth of note as a square enix game port

I love this game, with all of its flaws, I have to say that this is right behind kh2 for me. Glad I bought the series again on sale to help me wait for kh4 ❤️

Breathtaking Masterpiece, but you need to play all the previous games to understand the story. You're either a KH fan or you're not, I guess. I'd say it's worth it all!

虽然比不上系列最完美的2代，但也符合3代的名头了

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