These fights are events, with each monster going through several “tiers” and modes requiring an adaptability that previous games didn’t have (other than KH2’s many quick-time events). The gameplay is so enjoyable, in fact, that many times, that I forgot about the RPG component, running from one battle to the next without visiting the menu to equip new abilities and gear.įinally, the boss battles in the game have a real wow factor. These three amigos have been traversing the universe and adventuring together for a long time now, thus these epic collaborations, which are easy to execute, really gives you a sense of how much the team has gelled.
I never got tired of unleashing one technique after another, and switching out keyblades to test out their different Formchanges kept the combat from getting stale as the game continued on.Īdditionally, kicking off the game with these team attacks between Sora, Donald, and Goofy does works on a narrative level. This stock of special moves can really come in handy in boss battles, as you’ll have several attacks queued up and ready to fire for massive damage. However, I found that as the game continued, all of these varied attacks kept gameplay interesting and fresh, as well as cinematically stunning. In fact, there are several reviews that have claimed that Sora’s overpowered arsenal made the game too easy, as well as clashed with his narrative (he’s supposedly “weak” and in need of further training at this juncture). Truth be told: at first glance, the gameplay felt a bit too flashy.
Furthering this element, keyblades can now be upgraded via the Moogles’ synthesis shop, allowing you to beef up a particular keyblade’s stat, if you want to keep it for the long haul rather than trade up to the newest model. For example, Toy Story’s “Favorite Deputy” keyblade transforms into a hammer, while the Monster’s Inc.-inspired “Happy Gear” shifts from claws to some rather brutal yo-yos. Does it get anymore imaginative? Part of me wanted to say this is needless branding, but the rest of me howls with how fun and epic these ideas are.įinally, you have “Formchanges,” which convert your keyblade into other weapons for a limited amount of time. Sora summons a roller coaster and hops on as it orbits the enormous Titan you’re facing, turning a Space Mountain-esque ride into an offensive light-rail of war. One particularly awe-inspiring visual takes place in Hercules’ Olympus Coliseum level. All of these attacks are inspired by classic Disney World rides. Never in my life did I think I could plow through baddies with a tea cup ride, but Kingdom Hearts, you’ve yet again expanded gaming possibilities in my puny brain. Destroying an army of Nobodies with a swinging pirate ship. We’re talking taking out Heartless with an honest-to-goodness carousel. Let me repeat myself: theme park ride attacks. Punching up combat a further notch, there are theme park ride attacks. The team-up attacks with level-specific characters, like Jack Sparrow of Pirates Of The Caribbean and Rapunzel and Flynn Rider of Tangled, have also made a triumphant return from KH2. Goofy and Donald will regularly signal team attacks like “Flare Force,” in which Donald and Sora set off a cyclone of fireworks, or Goofy’s “Bombardier”, wherein Sora launches Goofy shield-first into enemies. However, Kingdom Hearts III beefs up the gameplay with a lot of new attacks and strategies. As usual, magic and items can still be set to shortcuts to make life easier. As you progress and gain levels, you can still equip add-ons to Sora’s combos and support abilities. Like KH1 and 2, the RPG elements of the game rely heavily on what equipment and abilities are assigned to your team. A real-time action RPG through and through, Sora’s arsenal includes physical and magic attacks, along with use of items and summons. We step into the oversized shoes of main protagonist Sora, with his trusty buds Donald Duck and Goofy in tow. Kingdom Hearts III is built solidly upon the gameplay of its predecessors. So, without further ado, let’s highlight the best parts of Kingdom Hearts III in this first part of my review.
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