![]() However, despite its simplistic design I took some issue with the overall gameplay for Melody of Memory. It’s a track list to remember and one all Kingdom Hearts fans should wholeheartedly revisit. But, when I jumped into that first world, I was moved so much I was grinning like an idiot and I couldn’t stop grinning with every level that came after. However, I don’t think I was prepared for the nostalgia and the music to move me like it did 18 years ago. So going in, it’s usually a bit of a given that the music would play the star. However, I realized shortly after that was all unnecessary, as songs unlock once you complete them and are available on the game’s music player.Īs a whole rhythmic action games are all about the music. I found myself playing world multiple times just in an attempt to listen to songs over and over again. Let it Go, Under the Sea), her music plays the hero more so than the likes of Sora, Donald, and Goofy.Įvery world you visit features a brand new song from the Kingdom Hearts series to tap your toe to and take you back to the franchise we hold dear. Dearly Beloved, Destiny Islands) and those licensed by Disney (I.e. By including more than 140 of her songs (I.e. Series composer Yoko Shimomura is the biggest benefactor in this rhythmic action game. The absolute best part of Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is the soundtrack spanning across 17 years that have been an intrical part of making the Kingdom Hearts series iconic. Finally, the third is the overwhelmingly beautiful music that shines in this rhythmic action game. Two are the new scenes that are few but pack a wallop of excitement. One is the nostalgic factor of walking down memory lane and re-experiencing the highlights of the story. However, what is shown is a pretty awesome tease at where the series is headed, but that doesn’t happen until the game’s twilight. In fact, it isn’t until towards the end of the game that Melody of Memory starts to include anything new. So, there just aren’t as many new scenes that many Kingdom Hearts fans would yearn for. Therefore, it is mainly a rehash of everything that’s already happened. Now, while nostalgia is fun and feeling like a 13 year old again is great, the game at its core is a tribute to the overall series. That said, it took me only about 9 hours to complete, with me going back several times to get high scores and play on higher difficulty. ![]() That’s a LOT of content packed within a 6GB game. The game takes you from the very beginning through all the moments of every game that came after to where the series stands now with Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind. ![]() What makes this mode so impressive is how vast this map is. In World Tour mode, you go through the entire main series. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory’s main mode is called World Tour. It’s been a really long time since I played the Kingdom Hearts series from the beginning so getting to reacquaint myself with its beginnings was a real treat. Throughout my time with the game, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to rewatch the story and see some of my favorite interactions. With Kairi playing as narrator, players take a walk down memory lane going through the highlights of the Kingdom Hearts series, while jamming out to the beautiful music that the series is known for. After the first two games, the series took a very long, winding road to the eventual release of Kingdom Hearts III, 17 years later.Īs a way of bridging the gap between all of the games, Square Enix developed this rhythmic action game for Kingdom Hearts called, Melody of Memory. I wound up falling in love with the original characters of Sora, Kairi, and Riku, as well as the many others that came later to the series. When it released in 2002, I, like many others, was blown away by this unique story that somehow found a way to bridge the two other franchises I loved, Final Fantasy and Disney. Long time readers will know that I am a huge fan of the Kingdom Hearts series. How does it compare to other games in the series, though? This is our official review for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. A new Kingdom Hearts game is out! Square Enix has released the new rhythmic action game Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory that turns the nostalgia up to 11.
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