Originally a PSP game, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep has received a more dramatic upgrade than Kingdom Hearts II. If only Square Enix could fix the lip-syncing. Actors from past Disney films reprise their film roles to make each world sound authentic, except for the poorly done Pirates of the Caribbean world that does not feature any of the original cast. The audio still holds up thanks to Yoko Shimomura’s fantastic score, and some solid voice-acting from the main cast. It’s not uncommon to spot flat textures in the environment, or on minor characters. Blocky architecture lacking detail litters the barren, lifeless worlds. However, it’s still obvious this was a PS2 game. Character models and textures for the main cast have been updated, and the Disney Worlds are beautifully preserved with their uniqueness left intact. I highly suggest playing Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix before jumping into Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix as the game does little to catch you up on the series long-running plot. Kingdom Hearts II remains a convoluted mess for anyone who hasn’t completed Kingdom Hearts, Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories, and Kingdom Hearts: 358/2 Days. That’s not to say everything in Kingdom Hearts II has aged well.
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