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PS4 / PC / XONE - 1/25/2019

Kingdom Hearts III

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. It features an older Sora as the main protagonist, who sets forth on a new adventure to search for seven guardians of light in an attempt to stop Xehanort from bringing about a second Keyblade War. Sora is joined by Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Riku, Kairi, and others. Along the way, Sora travels to many worlds from Disney and Pixar intellectual properties, and cross paths with the real Organization XIII. Kingdom Hearts III features hack and slash combat reminiscent of Kingdom Hearts II, with elements from later handheld entries, allowing the player to control Sora in a party with Donald, Goofy, and up to two other Disney characters from the various worlds he visits. A major addition compared is the Formchange mechanic, which allows his currently equipped Keyblade to grant him special abilities and change shape. Sora can equip up to three Keyblades at a time, and cycle between them to use his abilities. Another addition is the Attractions mechanic, which occasionally allows Sora to summon and pilot a vehicle inspired by Disney theme park attractions. At certain points throughout the game, the player will be able to control other characters.

Role-playing (RPG)Hack and slash/Beat 'em upAdventure
Developer
Square Enix Creative Business Unit I, Square Enix Business Division 3
Publisher
The Walt Disney Company, Pixar Animation Studios, Square Enix

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Critic average

83

Average of 63 scored external reviews.

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Critic avg

83

63 scored reviews

Total coverage

63

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50–100

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Score range is 31+ points

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The critic average is 83 across 63 scored reviews, with a 50-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.

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63 included scored reviews

90–10027 reviews · 43%
80–8925 reviews · 40%
70–795 reviews · 8%
Below 706 reviews · 10%
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Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind – Cloud Version Review

Published 7/10/2025

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Score

60

-23 vs critic avg

Stuart Gipp

Nintendo Life

Review: Kingdom Hearts III + Re:Mind - Cloud Version - Shot Through The Heart

Published 2/22/2022

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Score

50

-33 vs critic avg

Game Rant Kingdom Hearts III Review

Published 4/22/2021

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Jim Hargreaves

TheSixthAxis

Kingdom Hearts III Review – TheSixthAxis

Published 1/29/2020

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Ben Chard

Gamer Guides

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review

Published 7/7/2019

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Score

85

+2 vs critic avg

Colin Ferguson

Rectify Gaming

Review: Kingdom Hearts 3

Published 3/6/2019

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Score

78

-5 vs critic avg

Forbes Kingdom Hearts III Review

Published 3/3/2019

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Kingdom Hearts III (PS4) Review

Published 2/26/2019

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Matt Mirkovich

Gaming Nexus

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review - Gaming Nexus

Published 2/19/2019

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80

-3 vs critic avg

Austin Fern

GamingTrend

GamingTrend Kingdom Hearts III Review

Published 2/19/2019

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Score

65

-18 vs critic avg

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