Kingdom Hearts Re:coded Review (DS)

Kingdom Hearts Re:coded started out as a Japanese mobile game that came out in 2008. It tells the tale of Sora reviving the pages in Jiminy Cricket's journal by entering familiar Disney universes to rid them of digital bugs. The story doesn't further the Kingdom Hearts fiction and ends up being really silly.

While this is an action RPG, the gameplay in Re:coded has been enhanced with the addition of the command deck which first appeared in Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Sora can now set up a series of spells and abilities to strategically take down enemies and bosses. There is a fleshed out level up system that works well and gives you the freedom the assign specific strengths and abilities for Sora. There are also a variety of gameplay elements included (shooter, stealth and turn-based RPG), which keeps things fresh. Unfortunately, fiddling with the camera during combat is an issue. Even though there is a lock on mechanic the camera still finds a way to hinder the gameplay at times.

Fans of the Kingdom Hearts series will enjoy the presentation since it allows you to explore environments from the series. While some may consider it a rehash it feels more like a trip down memory lane.

Although this isn't an entirely new experience and the story isn't that great, Kingdom Hearts Re:coded is an iteration in the series that fans and newcomers will definitely enjoy!

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[45gunghopuppy]

I wanna watch your review but i dont wanna spoil anything so im holding off!! i love ur vids!! but maybe you can tell me your overall impression like out of /10 what would you rate this?

[StephsTooDef]

@45gunghopuppy The review is spoiler free!

[suiton629]

@StephsTooDef I still need to get this game ASAP. A good review. But you say that the game uses the command deck system like Chain of Memories? Not really. I think this game is more like Birth By Sleep. Chain of Memories had that horrible card system. Graphically, this game is a huge step up from 358/2 Days. It's too bad they've been using the same damn opening theme song.

[StephsTooDef]

@suiton629 It is pretty similar to Chain of Memories even though it doesn't have that horrible card collecting/using mechanic. It does also bare some similarities to Birth By Sleep. I love that theme song....I don't know why, but I'm always rocking to it when it plays. Like you said I'm ready KH3 already. Enough with the side stories. Give us the real deal!

[heyheyheyheyheyhe175]

Steph whats your favorite kingdom hearts game?

[StephsTooDef]

@heyheyheyheyheyhe175 Definitely the 1st one. It blew my mind back in the day. The second one was cool but I didn't really care for Roxas all that much. I love me some Sora.

[SharinganLust]

Someone who likes the first game more than the second?

... FINALLY. Someone to agree with.

[zaxckee]

@SharinganLust Uh, no. Nomura has plans for the series after completing the Xehanort saga.

[dani12324]

It actually made me more excited for the next game. You have to see the ending and the secret ending!

[EroticTofu]

great review! thank you!

[sngoku]

U should play KH2 Final MiX+

That game is KH2 with new enemies, bosses, areas, secrets, and new endings!

[thehobbsslayer]

Hey I have a question.. when did you join tvandlust?? because i just noticed that u added a tv and lust logo on your intro, Please answer :))



[projectxtrememe]

Awesome review! I liked this one mainly because its the complete opposite than others I've watched

[SharinganLust]

Kingdom Hearts 3 is going to be the last game altogether. After KH3, there will be no more KH. Period. Unless it's a sidegame. But this just confirms that BBSV2 will come out first.

[blastgamer11]

Awesome review! lol :)