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Kingdom Hearts III

bySquare Enix Creative Business Unit I•2019

Kingdom Hearts III is the third main installment in the Kingdom Hearts series developed and published by Square Enix. It was initially released January 2019 for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. An expansion, Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind was released in January 2020. The story takes place after the events of Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance....

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Released
January 24, 2019
Platforms
PC · PS4 · Xbox One · Switch · PS5 · Xbox Series X|S · Switch 2

How it plays

38h
main
46h
main + extras
66h
completionist

Time to beat · 4 player times (IGDB)

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Kingdom Hearts III plays up to the series' strengths, leaving one hell of a closer for fans.

Feb 12, 2019

It’s hard to believe that the journey that’s seen Sora, King Mickey, and those hearts they’ve touched finally come to a close after so long. For many fans, Kingdom Hearts III has been a title they’ve been waiting most of their lives to finally play. Over the past decade and a half, new sequels and spinoffs have been released on most popular platforms and few other series could hold the honor of needing as many consoles to play through just to get the full story so far. It’s been a long journey of card games, mobile social games, and remasters on the two most recent Sony platforms. Now, all of ...

Feb 11, 2019

There are many worlds, but they share a common sky. One sky, one destiny. In Kingdom Hearts 3, these words finally become reality - after many years, the creators close threads scattered across too many games and waiting too long for an epilogue.

Apr 1, 2022

Kingdom Hearts III doesn’t go in the direction some RPG fans will no doubt have been hoping for. It’s unashamedly over the top in just about every way, from its barmy story and stunning presentation to its huge cinematic battles. There’s plenty of depth here too, though you’ll need to find your bearings first.

Jan 29, 2020

Kingdom Hearts is still peerless.At long last, Kingdom Hearts III has arrived. It's surreal to actually play the game after so much [...]

Feb 26, 2019

Kingdom Hearts is indisputably one of the more cherished video game franchises of recent decades. The amalgamation of Square Enix’s RPG elements along with the eternal, magical world of Disney was a valiant and ultimately cunning move to fascinate consumers of a more widespread age range. It also happens to be a very polarizing one as well. While the familiar charisma of Final Fantasy and Disney references are aplenty, the Achilles Heel of Kingdom Hearts is its convoluted and problematic s...

Feb 20, 2019

I've gotten some sense of closure after the credits rolled in Kingdom Hearts 3 and it wasn't quite what I wanted, but that doesn't make it unworthy of being experienced. It's hard to say this game was worth the long wait, as the story is still a mess, but Square-Enix showed some real love in crafting this experience. There's definitely some highs, and quite a few lows, but seeing this journey through is ultimately satisfying. And if you've been in it for the long haul, then you'll probably come away pleased.

Feb 19, 2019

Kingdom Hearts III is a masterful game when it succeeds and a mediocre one when it simply doesn’t.

Feb 7, 2019

A mature Sora sets out on a new adventure, as Kingdom Hearts III will make full use of next-generation console technologies to deliver more exhilarating, action-packed gameplay and various fun features.

Feb 14, 2020

After many years and a multitude of side entries and remasters, Kingdom Hearts III is finally here. There are a lot of threads to tie up, but still plenty of time to go gallivanting around Disney worlds.

Feb 12, 2019

Finally we have the music, which is as stellar as always. Kingdom Hearts is known for its fantastic music, and Kingdom Hearts III is no exception. Remixed takes on classic Kingdom Hearts tracks are a nostalgic joy to listen to, while many of the new songs could easily be considered as good as the series other iconic tracks. Some of the voice-acting is wonky (Master Xehanort’s replacement falls unfortunately short of the late Leonard Nimoy), while others are pitch-perfect.

Feb 15, 2019

For fans of the series, especially those that have consumed each of the near dozen Kingdom Hearts games, Kingdom Hearts 3 is a celebration of the series, a culmination of nearly every plot thread the series has left untold. For newcomers, it can often be confusing in knowing who is who and the overa

Feb 9, 2019