Kingdom Hearts II

THE BAD:
If you haven't played the other Kingdom Hearts games, you can't understand the story.

The Story line isn't as good as Kingdom Hearts I.

The Worlds have shrunk!

New Enemies confuse the game further.

SUMMARY:
Kingdom Hearts is about a boy named Sora, who is searching for his friends and conquering the darkness. He is the chosen wielder of the keyblade "Kingdom Key", and is one of 3 keyblade masters. Along with Donald Duck and Goofy, he sets out to find his friends, but Donald and Goofy need to find their King. In their adventure 2 years ago (Or in KH1) Sora, Donald and Goofy stopped Ansem from taking over Kingdom Hearts - no, not the game... Kingdom Hearts is the Door to Light, or, as Ansem made it, the door to darkness. Or, you could say Kingdom Hearts is the heart of all worlds. Only with the seven princesses can the door be completed. Or that's what we were told anyway.

It's the perfect game if you want to take a break from 1st person shooters, etc. The game on easy mode isn't overall hard..but if you switch to proud mode, the difficulty increases immensely. Also, the game has many mini games, tasks, and challenges to occupy you even after you complete the game.

If you're looking into the details of the game, like how well graphically it is, well, it is good. The BGM in Kingdom Hearts 2 is very suitable. Not only can you hear remixed versions of the music that has been heard in countless Disney films, but you can also hear original pieces. You can tell Square Enix put a lot of work into the game, as even something as little as having one foot on a higher ground like a stair is shown.

Battles in Kingdom Hearts 2 can look hard, but it's not. Using a menu that is displayed on the bottom left of the screen, you can choose what you want to do. Battles are played in Real Time, meaning that you can get hurt when using a potion (a healing item that is used in game). Also, every enemy has a Reaction Command. Reaction Commands are "extra" attacks that are exclusive to that enemy, or boss battle. It requires players to react (hence the name) quickly to a green triangle that appears on the screen. by pressing triangle on your Playstation 2 Controller, Sora (the games protagonist, and who you play as for most of the game) can deal deadly finishing blows, or devastating combos.

Sora is fully customizable too. Although the game uses a leveling system, you can learn different abilities throughout the game that will help you in combat. Yet, the game has a method of making sure you don't get TOO powerful. Every ability has a certain number of AP it takes up. If an ability is strong, most likely it will deduct lots of AP. Also, you can equip items and equipment etc. to Sora, to make him stronger.

An Exciting new feature is the ability to gain an edge on your enemies during battle by using the Drive Gauge. Sora can fuse with his teammates to make different forms of himself. The drive gauge is different to the other gauges in the game. It doesn't automatically refill when you use a save point. You have to defeat enemies in hope that they will drop "Drive Orbs" to replenish your gauge.

A major downside is that the story-line isn't as grown-up as Kingdom Hearts was. There was always a sense to that, Sora HAD to find his friends in the first one-now it seems he has completly replaced them...Plus, the game doesn't seem as long as Kingdom Hearts 1.

The worlds have also been degraded by size. Each world in Kingdom Hearts had an actual puzzle in it, a good example being the grave stone puzzle from Kingdom Hearts. Now, it's a breeze to just walk through the worlds.

Kingdom Hearts 2 introduces new enemies that don't exist..nobodies, and the Organization, a group of 13 nobodies, who are trying to collect hearts in order to get Kingdom Hearts-and be able to fully exist..but, this just complicates the game further, and it seems Sora doesn't even care what the heartless do.'

Overall, the game is a must have. you just cant find a game like this, that can be played over and over, endlessly. what would've really made this game even better would have been the option to start the game again, keeping everything from a completed save file...anyway, to those who thought it would be impossible to combine kiddy characters, with grown up fantasy world heroes, and make it a big success, this game is proof.

THE BAD:
- No replay value

SUMMARY:
In the third Kingdom Hearts game, (counting Chain of Memories on the Gameboy Advance) Kingdom Hearts II is by far one of my favourites. We're introduced to a new character named Roxas, where you play part of his life at the beginning of the game, until you find Sora and take over as the previous hero from the past 2 games.

Gameplay:

The gameplay in this title is fantastic. It's a lot more advanced than the first, as there are plenty more combos/moves, reaction commands, drive forms and different magic. The gameplay itself is a lot more fast paced than the past games, and a lot more frantic too. You're able to fight high into the air, slashing away at heartless with your keyblade, a lot faster than you would in the previous titles.

Reaction commands play a big part in this game. When you're fighting certain heartless and/or bosses, there are times where you are prompted to press Triangle to perform a reaction command. This is a short fmv of Sora doing a powerful move on the enemy, to deplete it's hp further.

Drive forms are another big part of the battle system. They make battling heartless A LOT more fun. There are 4 drive forms being Valor, Wisdom, Master and Final. These are abilities certain characters give to you throughout the game, you meet in different worlds. You have a drive gauge by your hp and mp bar that stores your drive and if it's full, you pick the drive form from your commands menu and you transform into that form. Each form is different in style, attacks and colour, but every one is beneficial and fun to use.

The magic in this game is very much like the previous game, however there are some that replace others in Kingdom Hearts 1. It all depends on which magic you prefer most, as some are liked were replaced, which I didn't like too much.

Music:

The music in this game feels magical. The opening song is once again performed by the wonderful, Utada Hikaru. She's done an outstanding job on the opening music as it fits the introduction to the game, perfectly. The in-game music through every world is also amazing and will leave you mesmerized.

Storyline:

The storyline follows from the game, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories which was on the Gameboy Advanced, later released on the Playstation 2 but only in Japan. A lot of people never played the Gameboy Advance title, and followed straight from the Kingdom Hearts game on Playstation 2. The story would seem sort of confusing to some, without playing Chain of Memories, as it introduces the new enemies of Kingdom Hearts II, Organisation XIII. The storyline is a lot more indepth in this game and strays away from the childish previous games just a little, as this game is aimed at a slightly more older audience.

Worlds:

The Worlds in Kingdom Hearts II are fantastic. Some have returned from the previous games and some are new, exclusively to this game. There are some from the previous games which originally, weren't very big, but on this game, they've been extended with tons of extras. It's such a joy to be playing through your favourite Disney childhood movies, meeting the characters and helping them with their troubles.

Overall:

My final comments on this game are all positive. I really had very little problems with this game, as I fell in love with it the first time I saw the trailer. I bought the game on it's release and loved every minute of it. Effectively, the only real problem I had was there was no replay value, much like any other adventure game, you know everything, the story etc. and it's just nowhere near as fun the second or third time through. Apart from this, it's really a beautiful game and definitely worth it!

THE BAD:
Here are the things that I think are bad:

SUMMARY:
I'll start off by explaining my reasoning behind "The Good."

I'd like to start with the drives and the fighting system. I like how the developers brought the drives into the game. It makes it easier to defeat harder bosses, and also encourages you to keep Donald and Goofy alive. Now for the fighting system. I like how it is, mostly because it isn't much different from KH, so it's not too hard to understand.

Along with the fighting system, I like the worlds that are in the game. I like how your able to go to Beast's home world, Beast's Castle. I also like how there is more to explore in the older worlds, such as Hollow Bastion, Halloween town, etc.

The view in this game is much better than it is in KH. It is easier to look around with the left analogue stick than it was in KH with the left and right bumpers.

I also like the Graphics in this game. I think they are a lot better than in KH. Everything looks better, than it did back then.

Now, It's time for me to explain my reasoning for "The Bad".

Unlike KH, I really don't like the way the story plays out in this game.

In KH, there was reasoning behind the story, which was Sora's quest to find Kairi. In this game, however, there really is nothing to look forward too.

In KH, there is only one enemy, which makes the game a little easier to understand. With the introduction of the nobodies, it complicates things a little more. Also, the fact that it switches between nobody and heartless enemies doesn't help very much.

I think if square would've eliminated Heartless from the game, the story would've been much better. Since there is more heartless action, the nobodies really miss out on a lot.

I don't like how it plays out as an all heartless game, then, suddenly, it switches over to nobodies.

The magic system is a major flaw. I like how in KH "cure" doesn't take up all of your magic, like it does in this game. Also, "fire" isn't as good in this game, like in KH.

Lastly, I think the game was too easy. In KH, it was a challenge for me to figure out what to do next, and it still does after playing it a couple of times. However, in this game, i found it was too easy. I was able to go through worlds with ease. There were only a few parts where I needed to consult a guide.

THE BAD:
~ Reaction commands make some battles too easy for a seasoned video gamer to fight
~ Loss of Trinities and Atlantica's Heartless
~ Keyblades aren't as attractive as in the last game
~ Corny moments detract from the overall story
~ Final battle sequence is just too long without a save point for many people to stand

SUMMARY:
It's rare that a sequel to anything - a movie, video game, or whatever - can quite live up to its predecessor, but Kingdom Hearts II is an exception. The reconstructions are as masterful as before, taking scenes from such movies as Aladdin, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Pirates of the Carribean, and Beauty and the Beast. The game even has a world based on Steamboat Willie, complete with mono sound and black-and-white graphics. Sora, Donald, and Goofy move seamlessly through the worlds, sometimes almost seeming as though they were a part of the original movies themselves.

The storyline introduces Orginization XIII, a group of Nobodies - beings that are made when a Heartless is born - who want Sora's Keyblade for themselves. In addition to the Heartless of the last game, Sora will also face Nobody minions and the remaining Orginization XIII members (some were killed off in Chain of Memories, the Game Boy Advance game). Some baddies also come back from the first game, including Maleficent, Oogie Boogie, and the return of the optional Sephiroth boss fight.

The voice cast is superb, especially in the case of the Disney characters, because many of the original voices have been used. For example, the "official" current voices for Mickey, Donald, and Goofy are present in the game. It really adds another level of authenticity. Other celebrities contribute their voices, including Haley Joel Osment as Sora, Hayden Panettiere as Kairi, Jesse McCartney as Roxas, and Brittany Snow as Namine. Cameo appearances from Final Fantasy characters are also present again in this game.

Of course, even the best of games have their flaws, and Kingdom Hearts II is no exception. Reaction commands, the pressing of the Triangle Button at a certain time for a special attack, make some battles just not challenging enough for some players. Trinity Marks, a major feature of the first game that was a favorite of many, have been taken away, as well as any fighting in Atlantica (The Little Mermaid). Some of the Keyblade designs are disappointingly unattractive, and deciding what Keyblade will work with what Power-Up Form (another new feature of the game that gives Sora special powers) can be frustrating. Although less present than in the first game, corny moments make some shake their heads at the ridiculous ideas some of the storyboard writers must have had. And the final battle sequence is a doozy, and, even if you can fight through the whole thing without dying once, takes a long time to complete.

All in all, this game has already sold about a million copies, and looks to sell many more. It's well on its way to becoming a classic, much like its parent series, Final Fantasy. Combining the old-time charm of Disney that we have all come to love with the excitement of Square-Enix's battles and storyline, Kingdom Hearts II is a hybrid of a game that I personally would like to see more games develop. Now, buy this game and let the memories wash over you, just as Kingdom Hearts I did before!

With the help of Goofy, Sora transforms into Valor form which gives him a great boost in physical attacks.

Timeless River - Deep inside Disney Castle you will find the old, black and white world of Timeless River! There you'll meet characters from Disney's past, and even get a meeting with King Mickey when he was no more than a curious little mouse working on a steamboat. Fight off Pete and the heartless to rescue the Cornerstone of Light and ultimately save Disney Castle from Maleficent's grasp!

THE BAD:
-It's far too easy to be an RPG
-Mostly mindless combat
-Despite being entertaining, it gets boring more easily
-Lots of little pleasures were removed (no more Trinities, swimming, climbing, picking things up...)
-Terrible story (it's basically the same story, but with a twist from Organization XIII and a different goal)
-The Gummi Garage also has more limits and disadvantages
-TONS of scenes, many of which are pointless
-A few pointless worlds
-All of your allies are useless except Auron and Riku (they just stand around, get in the way, and use extremely weak attacks)
-You tend to run through the worlds instead of actually doing stuff (most of the other tasks you can do come from sidequests)
-More linear than KH1 (you just run through the worlds instead of exploring them)

SUMMARY:
We all know and love the enchanting Kingdom Hearts, and for a while it was the one and only. But now there’s the sequel, Kingdom Hearts II. Is it really possible to match the one-of-a-kind feel of the original, and if so does this game manage to do it? There is quite a lot to say about this one, so feel free to skim through.

Graphics: 10 -- Wow, I can’t believe how much detail Square Enix was able to cram in every individual world and character. Each model has tons of specific details not found on other characters. You can even see the folds in their clothing and textures in their hair. There are a few little bits that don’t look too great; their mouthings look like stickers during word bubble scenes, and it looks a little awkward under the sleeves, but those are the only problems. The animations are spectacular as well. Everyone, including background characters and enemies, moves so smoothly. And none of the movements ever felt slow or out of place. There are also things like realistic hair and cloth movement with appropriate physics, something that most other developers often miss. I don’t like how agile and jumpy some larger enemies are, but then again no one ever seemed to care. The shading is only a mere shape underneath each character, but most games have a big black circle. Besides, the shadows’ movements match your character’s, so it’s no big deal. The environments are amazingly detailed beyond words. Every little inch of every single area is detailed right down to cracks in the sidewalk. And unlike the first game, you can see way out into the distance, even out to other parts of the world you can reach, all equally as detailed as the area you’re in. The texturing is good enough to kill for. You can see the rough paint job on buildings, individual leaves and twigs, tiny ripples in water (including puddles)--you get the picture. And I’ve never seen shading or lighting done better anywhere else in the PS2 universe. The main light source is given its location, and every little detail is shaded accordingly, including little bumps on a rock. But when you have another light, such as a lantern, the area lights up as it would in real life. I’ve seen this done in tons of other games, but nowhere nearly as impressive. And the effects are simply breathtaking. RPGs aren’t known for blasts and flares like action games are, but this one in particular has effects good enough to make Insomniac (the explosion king) blush. Even simple attacks will create colorful yet sensible lights. Magic spells, such as Thunder magic, look like the real thing as well. And some finishing combos can light up the entire screen, creating an unforgettable cloud of light and flares. Even particle effects, such as background fire, water, and grass, all look incredibly lifelike. I wish the sidekicks could create ripples in the water like Sora does, but they’re so useless it doesn’t matter (I’ll get to that later). And when you see the fire, you will without a doubt think it is real. Even insignificant background candles move like real flames. The graphics in this game are so amazing, it’s a wonder they didn’t overload the PS2.

Sound: 10 -- The whole entire sound concept is priceless. I absolutely loved the music. Every song is perfectly appropriate for every world, and it always changes during important events, scenes, and battles to an even more suitable track. And it always fits the mood perfectly, including the whole theme of the worlds (and what movie it may be based on). When there are enemies about, it still changes to a faster version of the song with the smoothest of transitions. And there is not one song I didn’t like. Some of this is some of the coolest music you could ever hear in a game. Despite this, it never became even slightly distracting. I’ve never heard better sound effects, either. Where to begin. Well, when you attack, your weapon creates a cool, lifelike sound, and the sound you make changes with each weapon. The specials and special combos also have cool sounds, without going overboard. Casting Fire actually sounds like something burning. Such realistic sounds aren’t always easy to match. The fighting effects are totally ordinary yet very well done. However, it’s the background noises that really impressed me. When you walk, the sound of steps actually differs depending on the surface you’re walking on. If you walk on stone or concrete, it sounds exactly like a person walking on concrete outside. If you walk onto some wood, you’ll hear the same sound that you would if you were to walk on a bridge. And if you step onto metal grates, it sounds just like something hitting a metal fence. Even the most insignificant, individual surfaces (such as an air vent or wooden board) will create their own sound when it’s surrounded by something else. The only other game that’s done that is KH1. The dialog is very extraordinary as well. Despite the huge release date difference, almost no characters have new voices unless it would be appropriate (like Sora’s). Not all the scenes have spoken dialog, but that’s good for situations when something is being explained. Plus, there are so many (excessive) scenes it would be too much. Even so, it’s perfectly rehearsed. In all the emotional events, the characters sound just like real people would in a similar situation, almost like the voice cast was really feeling it. Not one character voice sounded lower than great. And all the different personalities are great as well. The audio in this game is so perfect it’s unreal.

Handling: 8 -- Like almost everything else in this game, this is some of the best gameplay I’ve ever experienced. The camera has vastly improved from the first game. Instead of the lower shoulder buttons, now it’s Analog controlled, and you can even adjust the settings so it holds the position. It’s faster, more focused, at a better distance, and now you can move it while you’re locked on a target. When you don’t adjust it, it always seems to know where to be in most situations. Not once did I have even a slight issue with the camera. The controls are topnotch as well. CIRCLE still jumps, SQUARE is used for special abilities, and the shoulder buttons control lock-on and shortcut features. The handy command window is new and improved. Instead of four options (Attack, Magic, Item, and ? for various actions), you get seven options (Attack, Magic, Item, Limit, Summon, Party, and Drive). So now you can use special team-attacks with allies, summon a few characters, swap party members, and activate alternative forms for Sora. It’s also harder to use the wrong function by mistake, too. All you have to do is select a function and hit X. And I really liked the new Reaction Command feature. During combat along with regular gameplay, you will see a TRIANGLE command appear on screen. These commands let you do many things. You can talk to NPCs, evade enemy attacks to your advantage, or use certain items. But there is a slight, no, critical problem with difficulty. The new and improved controls have nothing to do with it, though. The first game gave you lots of unique boss battles and objectives. This game still has a bunch of cool tasks, but you’ll also go from place to place and talk to people in every world. Sometimes the tasks are pretty challenging at that, like defeating a number of enemies before you run out of Morale or defending Queen Minnie Mouse, although they rarely take more than a couple of attempts. But the boss battles are sadly effortless, which is a major shocker since the last game’s bosses were amazingly clever and viciously challenging. You can look forward to unleashing mindless combos while dodging attacks, occasionally using Reaction Commands or healing your party. Little strategy here. A few bosses had tactics, but that's just pathetic considering KH1's battles always kept you alert. You had to rely on machinery to defeat Halloween Town’s Oogie Boogie (from The Nightmare Before Christmas). But most bosses have no real strategy. It takes some effort some of the time, but I beat every baddy in a few minutes without problems. The same problem persists with enemy combat. Before, you couldn’t just go and violently demolish every creature in sight; each one had their own, little strategy. But now it’s mindlessly slaying the creatures before they can even attack, let alone move. Actually, sometimes the enemies are so frequent it’s actually a good thing. But the overall difficulty is ranked as too easy for two main reasons: Sora level-ups too quickly and becomes too strong, and most enemies and bosses are wimps. They usually cause little harm, while Sora can inflict massive damage in one blow. It comes in handy for tough final bosses, but it ruins the thrill quite a bit in the long run. Another thing I don’t like is the uselessness of your allies. They can’t get as many hit points as Sora can, nor can their stats go as high without stat-enhancement items. Also, they can hardly even fight. They’re just as active as Sora, typically, but they barely damage most enemies. Little ones are nothing to them, but with medium and large ones, they can only deduct on HP per hit, even with their most powerful attacks. Plus, they have almost no abilities compared to Sora. The only purpose they served was for story reasons and to stay true to the series, I assume. The only allies who weren't useless were Riku and FFX's Auron, because they can actually fight and have some kick@$$ moves. The difficulty is extremely lagging, but the fact that the controls and camera are vastly improved makes up for it.

Entertainment: 8.5 -- The dangerously addicting fun in KH1 made it impossible to put away for a while. However, this isn’t so with KH2. At first, it’s so fun you can’t stop playing it. It doesn’t manage to keep the feel of the original title, but it has a style all its own to stay fun throughout, most of the time. While I enjoyed visiting familiar locations and exploring new worlds, some of them were pretty boring. It was only due to the lack of activity, though. But most of the game is very fun to play through. Completing each world was always satisfying, and I always loved to revisit most of them. Even after the game is completed, it’s still fun. How does the game do it? It offers loads of side quests, and it allows you to free roam and do your own thing. All the side quests are quite fun to do. Like, in Winnie the Pooh’s world, there are five minigames you can complete. Two of them are more bothersome than fun, but the other three are pretty deep and rather addictive. However, I’ve noticed this game tends to get boring more easily that before. It has the best of intentions like before, but somehow it just doesn’t have what it takes to be endlessly fun. It doesn’t happen right away, but it’s not easy to play this game for long once everything is done. So please, try and make it last, and you will love this.

Features: 8.5 -- Oh boy, do I have a lot to post here! Now where do I start? First of all, I’m impressed by the length of this title. I don’t like how there are only fifteen worlds, most of which aren’t that big. A few are rather large, and those are the ones with impressive details. But many, many areas are very small and crammed. It doesn't help that most worlds don't have many areas to go to. Also, some worlds are just pointless. Agrabah (from the first) game was boring and served no purpose in the storyline; Organization XIII never showed up. Atlantica was transformed into an orchestra world. All you can do there is sing stupid songs! There’s no combat, no exploration, and it didn’t let you do the random tasks like collecting a statue. Luckily, neither of those worlds really need to be completed to move on. But the game gets its great length because you will need to visit most worlds more than once, for an entirely different storyline, resulting in a very long game. Speaking of stories, I don’t like how this one turned out. It was a really cool idea with Organization XIII and Nobodies, but because the same enemy race from before has returned, it spoiled the new fiends. Everywhere you went, it was just like the first game, “Oh no, more Heartless! Let’s fight them just like we did in 2002 and completely forget about the real point of this journey!” and you basically relive the KH1 storyline. Occasionally the game would pathetically have someone ask about someone in a black cloak, but that’s really it. The excessive number of scenes only made it worse. Every single time you entered another area, you could only expect a quick, pointless scene. But because they usually had Heartless topics and only briefly mentioned Organization XIII, it made them even less necessary. Some of them were helpful for the next objective, but the rest were pointless (except for the major climatic ones). You barely moved on with the story until you were halfway done with the game. I mean, come on! Every other game I've played sticks to the story with no fuss, and without referring to previous games. I liked how some Organization members would ‘invade’ a world or two before you fought them, but why didn’t they let you encounter all 13 members instead of a lame 7? I know the Heartless had something to do with the story, but they basically went back in time about four years ago, in an attempt to relive the KH1 glory days. So, in the end, I never got a feel for what the Organization was really like. But let’s get back to the gameplay. There are tons of ways to customize your characters. You can still select your abilities and adjust your allies’ behavior, but you can also decide how frequently they use each attack. And there are even more weapons and accessories to choose from, many with their own abilities or stat enhancements. Also, there are tons of things to do throughout the game. Few worlds offer no side quests. The list of extra tasks is incredible, ranging from odd jobs like mail delivery to skateboard tricks to optional bosses and tournaments! You can even play with that skateboard freely in various environments, and it’s one of my favorite things about this game. However, those tournaments I mentioned have a few flaws: they do NOT give you experience (wait, isn’t that the whole point entering tournaments?), you have to go with whatever rules it has, rather than choosing rules like the first game did as you move on, and too often do you have to be alone. But some of the prizes you win can make up for it, like rare, useful items and powerful weapons. Oh yeah, you also get these cool forms called Drive Forms, in which you fuse with another character and temporarily become nearly indestructible. If you level up each form high enough, you get a really cool ability from it, including high jump and glide abilities from before. Your summon spells are improved from before as well. Each character has their own set of combos and Reaction Commands, and they’re all useful for something. And then there's Jiminy Cricket's Journal. It has all the basic info from before, but it also keeps track of all your items, and it has a photo album of important events. And there are lots of extra challenges you can complete for it. Achieving 100% completion in certain modes will unlock a special sequence at the end of the game. It's always satisfying when something is added to the journal. But there are lots of little goodies I miss from the first game. You can only swim in that rip-off world Atlantica, there are no objects you can pick up or climb, and there are no Trinities to activate. I don’t miss the Dalmatian puppies, though, because that would be very uncreative to have them get lost again. Oh, the Gummi Garage is back as well, this time with even more blocks, better customization, and more creative ship routes. But there are three problems with it: it’s hard to understand at first, it has lots of disadvantages (you can’t erase an entire ship you don’t want), and there is a Gummi limit set up by a cost meter, which becomes a problem because almost every block has an unfair price. It is pretty easy to get around all that, though. But it’s also more customizable because you have more Gummi types and shapes, more colors and styles, and you can unlock even more Gummis every time you complete a Gummi mission. It’s quite impressive. This game may have a lot of content, but the story was weak, and too many simple pleasures were removed. Even so, you won’t be disappointed.

Replay Value: Moderately High

Overall: 9 -- Even if the score is lower, this is one heck of a game! The only true problem here was the neglected storyline, but perhaps the difficulty could have been higher, and maybe the worlds could have been bigger and not so linear. Everything else is still impressive, I guess. But does this game hold a candle to the wonderful Kingdom Hearts? I wouldn't say yes, because this game isn't quite that great, but that’s entirely up to you.

THE BAD:
The Olympus Coliseum on Kingdom Hearts II didn't get you any experience like in Kingdom Hearts and the matches weren't as fun either.

Some of the worlds were smaller, probably to allow for more worlds.

Not as many summons as in the previous installment but as an upside they turned out to be a bit more useful.

SUMMARY:
The story is set about a year after Kingdom Hearts. This time Sora, Donald, and Goofy are trying to find King Mickey and defeat the new Organization XIII who control nobodies the other half of the heartless.

The games starts out with a new character... Roxas he is later discovered to be Sora's nobody. But as time goes one you will gain control once again of the Sora. The plot is one of the simplest I have seen yet it makes an interesting story and isn't boring at all.

Image of Roxas, Sora's Nobody. The graphics aren't to bad either.

One of the drive forms.

The nobodies at work, powerful, huh?

One of the coliseum matches, recognize him? Hercules anyone?