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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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Score range

50–100

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Polarized

Score range is 31+ points

Critic landscape

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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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.

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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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Silviu Stahie

Softpedia

Softpedia Kingdom Hearts III Review

Published 2/11/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Alex Tudor

Digital Chumps

Kingdom Hearts 3

Published 2/9/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+7 vs critic avg

Kingdom Hearts III Review | RPG Site

Published 2/7/2019

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Andrew Agress

The Outerhaven Productions

Review: ‘Kingdom Hearts 3’

Published 2/7/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

90

+7 vs critic avg

Kim Snaith

GameSpew

Kingdom Hearts 3 Review – GameSpew

Published 2/6/2019

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Score

70

-13 vs critic avg

Malindy Hetfeld

The Guardian

Kingdom Hearts 3 review – Disney-themed romp's charm is skin-deep

Published 2/6/2019

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Score

60

-23 vs critic avg

Liam Croft

Push Square

Kingdom Hearts III - An Ending Worthy of the Wait

Published 2/5/2019

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Score

90

+7 vs critic avg

John Tonks

Thumb Culture

Kingdom Hearts 3 PS4 Review: A New Light after 14 years of Darkness?

Published 2/4/2019

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Score

80

-3 vs critic avg

Ryan Aston

Slant Magazine

Review: Kingdom Hearts III Is a Pedestrian Trip Down Memory Lane – Slant Magazine

Published 2/4/2019

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Scoring alignment

Score

50

-33 vs critic avg

Ryan Brown

Daily Mirror

Kingdom Hearts III review: An unmissable epic adventure for fans

Published 2/3/2019

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Score

100

+17 vs critic avg

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