Kingdom Hearts II is a fantastic follow up to the sequel. It helps if you've played the first, but not essential. I would have liked to see Square-Enix push this game further, in some areas they have simplified the game a bit much. A game well worth adding to the collection. Read more
Square Enix has taken two of the most recognisable (and, dare we say it, overused) entertainment icons in history and created one of the most original games on the PlayStation 2. True, this could be said about the first game, but without a decent strategy and core gameplay mechanics, all the creativity in the world will fall flat. Some regarded this to be the case with the first installment, with a clunky battle system, dodgy camera and repetitive combat. Read more
Fusing the sublime skills of Square Enix, the renowned developer of Final Fantasy, with Disney’s evergreen world – including Pirates Of The Caribbean and Nightmare Before Christmas – Kingdom Hearts is a stroke of marketing genius. But while no one could fault the game’s intricate storytelling or stellar production values, this highly anticipated sequel fails to build on the solid foundation established by its predecessor. Read more