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  • January 23, 2020

Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind

Being a fan of Kingdom Hearts is both the most frustrating and wondrous thing in the world.
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69%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
Critic Score 69%Based on 21 reviews

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Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind is a single player role playing game. It received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Re Mind—The other tale that unfolded during the climax of KINGDOM HEARTS III. Determined to rescue Kairi, Sora travels to the Keyblade Graveyard a short time before the final battle was to take place. Lacking a corporeal form, he traces the hearts of the seven guardians of light. Through experiencing their personal battles firsthand, Sora is about to discover truths that he has never before imagi…

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story3 negative mentions

  • Provides new challenging but rewarding scenarios, particularly with tough boss battles that test players' skills.
  • Includes plenty of fan-service and surprises for long-time fans, enhancing the overall experience.
  • High production values and a fantastic orchestral video add to the enjoyment of the DLC.
  • Retreads a lot of Kingdom Hearts III's content without offering significant new story elements, making it feel repetitive.
  • Requires a deep understanding of the series lore, which may alienate casual players.
  • The steep asking price feels unjustified given the recycled content and brief length of the expansion.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the DLC is characterized by a significant amount of retreading from Kingdom Hearts 3, offering limited new content that primarily appeals to existing fans. While it provides a satisfying conclusion and showcases key characters, the recycled elements and lackluster narrative may leave casual players feeling disappointed and better off reading a synopsis instead. The focus on intense boss battles, however, is noted as a standout feature.

    • “A satisfying conclusion to the Kingdom Hearts 3 story, each major character has their moment to shine, so many spectacular set-pieces, teases an exciting future for the franchise.”
    • “Retreads a lot of KH3’s closing hours without providing a lot of new story; really only recommendable to existing fans of the series, and it requires a completed KH3 save.”
    • “Re:Mind's new story expansion has a little too much retreading, but the fantastic new boss fights are the highlight of both the DLC and of Kingdom Hearts III as a whole.”
    • “Recycled content; lackluster story.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay in the reviewed content features limitations on mixing difficulty codes until a secret boss is defeated, and the re:mind chapter primarily retells the existing ending with brief character playthroughs. While gameplay tweaks are available through a free patch, the additional content in scalia ad caelum is minimal, consisting of only two small areas and standard fights, making the purchase of re:mind less essential.

    • “The gameplay offers a unique blend of challenges, requiring players to strategize and adapt their approach as they progress.”
    • “The addition of gameplay tweaks through a free patch enhances the overall experience, making it more enjoyable for both new and returning players.”
    • “Playing as different characters, like Riku or Roxas, adds variety to the gameplay, even if it's just for a single fight.”
    • “You can't mix and match easy and pro codes until defeating the secret boss, which feels unnecessarily restrictive.”
    • “The 'Re:Mind' chapter is just a retelling of the existing ending, offering little new content.”
    • “Playing as another character, like Riku or Roxas, only lasts for a single fight, which is disappointing.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players highlight that the limit cut bosses significantly challenge the combat system in Kingdom Hearts 3, enhancing the game's replayability. Additionally, the introduction of the premium menu offers new content and experiences, further encouraging players to revisit the game.

    • “The limit cut bosses test the limits of the KH3 combat system, and the premium menu adds significantly to the replayability.”
    • “The variety of challenges and modes available keeps me coming back for more.”
    • “Each playthrough offers new strategies and experiences, making it hard to put down.”
    • “The limit cut bosses test the limits of the KH3 combat system; the premium menu creates much more replayability.”
    • “Once you finish the main story, there's not much incentive to play again.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs.”
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Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind is a role playing game.

Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind was released on January 23, 2020.

Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players disliked this game for its story.

Kingdom Hearts III: ReMind is a single player game.

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