Kingdom Hearts RE: Chain of Memories

PS2
 
8
very good
 
 

The Good

Familiar and charming blend of Disney and Final Fantasy themes, Battling standard enemies is fun, Lots of nostalgia at a low price.

The Bad

Recycles a huge amount of content from the original Kingdom Hearts, Choppy exploration, Card elements lead to awkward combat.

The Bottom Line

Sora, Donald and Goofy travel down a long road that meanders through endless fields, and come to a crossroads. As Sora stands in the crossroads, he gazes up at the night sky and thinks of his lost friends. Just then, a mysterious man approaches from down one of the branching paths. "Ahead lies something you need," he says, "but to claim it, you must lose something dear." The man vanishes before a single path, leading to a castle that eerily resembles a girl's drawing...In the coming journey, what will Sora and his companions gain, and what will they lose?

Kingdom Hearts: RE: Chain of Memories is a fully 3D remake of the Game Boy Advance title with a newly-redesigned battle system (based on the KHII Reaction system), new cards, new boss battles, new game scenes, and full cinematics and voice dialog.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
65/100
score

This remake is solid fan service, but recycled content and disjointed exploration limit its appeal.

GameZone review logo
80/100
score

Taking a page from other "from the ground up" remakes of other Square-Enix remakes like Final Fantasy IV on the DS, Re:Chain of Memories is a great way to check out an adventure that many may have missed the first time around.

IGN review logo
84/100
score

An impressive remake that improves the presentation of the original GBA version by leaps and bounds while simultaneously streamlining the battle system.

Game Features

World-renowned creator and character designer Tetsuya Nomura and his team once again unite the magical world of Disney with the characters of FINAL FANTASY, inviting fans to an enchanting gaming experience
An essential piece in the KINGDOM HEARTS franchise, which has shipped over 12 million units across the globe, comes to North America at long last
In addition to Sora, players can control Riku in this adventure that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II
A full 3D remake of the original GBA release, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories offers a refreshing rendition of the hit title for the PlayStation 2 system
The talented voice cast from the North American releases of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II, including David Gallagher and Haley Joel Osment, return to breathe new life into the beloved characters
The mini-game catalog has been completely renewed, now with four brand new experiences accompanying the main adventure

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

Memory
100 kb

 

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:12/2/2008
Publisher:Square Enix
Developer:Square Enix
Genre:RPG
ESRB Rating:--
Gamesite:--
 
Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8
Gameplay
8
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8
Concept
7.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8/10
 

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