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Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition

Another great addition to the Kingdom Hearts franchise that paves the way for a big, numbered sequel.
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60%Game Brain Score
graphics
story
74% User Score Based on 20 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

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Nintendo 3ds
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Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition is a single player role playing game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by Square Enix 1st Production Department and was released on July 31, 2012. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance" is a 3DS game where players control Sora and Riku in their Mark of Mastery exam. The limited 'Mark of Mastery' edition includes the game, a 3DS protector case, twelve art cards, and AR cards to unlock special in-game Dream Eaters. This edition aimed to provide English gamers with bonus material previously only available in Japan.

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74%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
graphics1 positive mentions
story2 negative mentions

  • The new 'Free Flow Action' system offers a highly enjoyable and dynamic combat experience, allowing for stylish movement and attacks.
  • The introduction of Dream Eaters adds a fun pet-like mechanic, enhancing gameplay with unique abilities and fostering player engagement.
  • The graphics are impressive for a handheld title, showcasing beautiful environments and character designs that elevate the overall experience.
  • The 'Drop System' forces players to switch between characters at inconvenient times, disrupting gameplay flow and causing frustration during critical moments.
  • The story can be confusing for newcomers, as it heavily relies on knowledge from previous titles in the series, making it difficult to follow without prior experience.
  • Some players have reported issues with controls and camera operation, which can hinder the overall gameplay experience.
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    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised as possibly the best on the system to date, complemented by great voice acting from the returning cast and enjoyable gameplay features like flowmotion and drop systems.

    • “Great voice acting from the returning cast. Fun additions like the flowmotion and drop systems. Possibly the best graphics on the system to date.”
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    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is often criticized for being confusing, and the environments can feel blocky and lifeless, detracting from the overall narrative experience.

    • “The story is confusing in places, making it hard to follow.”
    • “The environments feel blocky and lifeless at times, detracting from the overall narrative experience.”
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Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition is a role playing game with fantasy theme.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition is available on Nintendo 3ds.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition was released on July 31, 2012.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition was developed by Square Enix 1st Production Department.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance - Mark of Mastery Edition is a single player game.

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