Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

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"A Great Prequel"
4 stars"

As anybody who likes Kingdom Hearts should know, all the games are good. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep does not disappoint, though I didn't like it quite as much as I expected to.

In this game, you follow three stories, which you play through to the end, and they all connect. The good thing about this is that you can see how they all connect, and you play with three characters with different playing styles. For instance, Ventus is fast, but not that strong, Aqua is of medium strength and has more powerful magic, and Terra hits hard, but is slow and can be hard to use (for me anyway). The bad thing, I found, was that once you finish one story and move onto the next, you have to go through all the beginning worlds again, which can leave you bored and not wanting to play it as much. For me, the beginning three worlds didn't make me eager to continue the game. However, getting past that part, the game gets much better. It gets exciting, and a little more challenging, and the next worlds you visit are just more interesting.

The storylines are good, but I don't think they're quite up to the original KH's. Playing three doesn't seem as good to me as playing one large story, which is completely epic. It is Kingdom Hearts, so you can still expect a fairly good storyline, but I didn't like it quite as much.

The graphics are very good. I might go as far as to say this is the best graphical accomplishment on PSP. There is only one CGI cutscene, which is the intro, but it doesn't matter, because the graphics are good. That makes the game easier to play, although, graphics don't make a good game. They add to it, but they aren't all that important.

Music in the game is reused from previous Kingdom Hearts games. I liked the pieces which were reused. The intro music “Simple and Clean” from KH1 is put into use in the introduction of this game, and I like the nostalgia it gives. The best nostalgia I experienced in the game, though, was the reused, and made better, Radiant Garden/Hollow Bastion music. What would KH be without that world. Apart from that music, I didn't think the rest was all that great. I liked a few, but some music was slightly annoying.

Gameplay is easier than other Kingdom Hearts games. In fact, the whole game is easier. In difficulty of stories, I would rate Terra's as the hardest (by far) and Ventus's the easiest, by a long shot. An addition to the game, is possibly the most addictive and absolutely fun board game I have ever played. It's called the command board. I spent about a third of my game time simply playing on the command board, and experimenting with all the different boards. It's satisfying beating other characters, and you're rewarded with Level ups of commands. If you get this game, and I highly recommend you do, get into the Command board, and make yourself like it (I didn't originally) because it's very fun.

The biggest disappointment I had with the game, was there is only one Final Fantasy Cameo – Zack Fair. However, I can forgive this as Zack is one of the coolest Final Fantasy Characters ever, and he's well fitted into this game.

I spent many enjoyable hours playing this game, and only a few boring hours, and I recommend anyone who's a fan of Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy to get it.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
"Amazing!"
5 stars"
Purchased on Mighty Ape

One of the best PSP titles available!

Defiantly a contender for PSP game of the year if it could only be bested by the new God of War, defiantly worth every cent.

Still not sure whether to purchase head over to GameTrailers.com for an excellent video review.

Cheers Mighty ape for getting it to me early on day of release so I could jam it before anyone else!

4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
"Those who love the series will definitely enjoy this."
5 stars"

Pros: Great Story Visually Appealing Tons of Content Cons: Frame-rate hiccups Long Loading Times

3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

Description

Turn back the pages of time in this earliest chapter of the KINGDOM HEARTS saga that explores the origins of the series. Showcasing all-new characters and brand new but instantly recognisable Disney environments from the worlds of Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, the game boasts exceptional graphics making it one of the most beautiful titles ever to be released for the PSP. In addition to new characters and environments, KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep features three new battle systems and four different multiplayer modes.

Long before Sora was chosen by his Keyblade, the worlds' safety lay in the hands of others known as the Keyblade Masters. It is under one of these, Master Eraqus, that three young people have been training long and hard to prove that they, too, exhibit the Mark of Mastery: Terra, Ventus, and Aqua. The three of them will soon find themselves in the middle of a crisis affecting worlds far beyond their own-just as another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, goes mysteriously missing. Three friends, three purposes; one horrible fate toward which they must unknowingly march…

Features:
  • Discover unknown origins to the storyline of the KINGDOM HEARTS series. Immerse yourself in the epic story, and discover all-new mysteries and secrets in a compelling new adventure from Disney and SQUARE ENIX!
  • Play as any of the three heroes - Terra, Ventus or Aqua - as you embark on a unique journey for each of them, exploring amazing new worlds and unleashing their incredible new abilities. Complete all three adventures to learn the whole story!
  • Awe-inspiring graphics make this one of the most dazzling games ever made for the PlayStation Portable.
  • The attacks and magic familiar from the KINGDOM HEARTS series have been enhanced with some spectacular new abilities. Organise your attacks with Deck Commands, master the art of Shotlocks to unleash devastating attacks on multiple enemies, and become a force to be reckoned with as your character's unique Command Styles evolve to take on ever more powerful fighting forms!
  • As you continue your quest, you'll unlock the Command Board to earn valuable bonuses. The Command Board is a dice-rolling strategy game for up to three players. Use your Commands on the Command Board and make them power up for the main adventure!
  • Use the all-new Dimension Link to call on characters that you meet from different worlds, and borrow their amazing and varied unique abilities to help on your adventure!
  • Connect wirelessly with up to six players in Mirage Arena, the exhilarating new multiplayer mode! Suit up in unique armour to win medals and extra bonuses for the single-player adventure.
  • Multiplayer modes include:
    • Versus Mode - battle against others where it's every player for themselves.
    • Arena Mode - join forces with your allies to defeat waves of dangerous enemies.
    • Rumble Racing - transform your Keyblade and ride it in thrilling hover races.
    • Roll the dice with your friends on the Command Board, a game of strategy where up to three players compete  by rolling dice for an even more exciting experience!
Release date NZ
September 10th, 2010
Game Platform
  • PSP
Developer
Multi-player Versus
Yes
Publisher
Box Dimensions (mm)
105x174x15
UPC
5021290041547
All-time sales rank
Top 1000
Product ID
5307095

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