Summary

Release Year: 2017
Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developers: (Archive) Square Enix Business Division 3, Square Enix
Publishers: Disney Interactive Studios, Square Enix

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue: A Comprehensive Review

Introduction

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a compilation of three games: Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD, Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage-, and Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover. The compilation was released in 2017 for the PlayStation 4.

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD is a remastered version of the 2012 Nintendo 3DS game, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance. The game follows Sora and Riku as they take on the Mark of Mastery exam in preparation for the coming threats to the worlds.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- is a new story that bridges the gap between Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep and Kingdom Hearts III. The game follows Aqua as she searches for her friends, Terra and Ventus, in the Realm of Darkness.

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover is a movie that tells the story of the Foretellers and the creation of the χ-blade. The movie is based on the mobile game, Kingdom Hearts χ.

Gameplay

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD retains the fast-paced action and exploration of the original game. Players control Sora and Riku as they travel through various worlds, fighting enemies and solving puzzles. The game introduces a new Flowmotion system that allows players to move quickly and seamlessly through the environment.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- features similar gameplay to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. Players control Aqua as she explores the Realm of Darkness. The game introduces a new Command Style system that allows players to customize Aqua’s fighting style.

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover is a movie, so there is no gameplay.

Story

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD follows Sora and Riku as they take on the Mark of Mastery exam. The exam is a series of tests that will determine if Sora and Riku are ready to become Keyblade Masters. Sora and Riku must travel through various worlds, fighting enemies and completing tasks.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- follows Aqua as she searches for her friends, Terra and Ventus, in the Realm of Darkness. Aqua must travel through various worlds, fighting enemies and solving puzzles.

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover tells the story of the Foretellers and the creation of the χ-blade. The movie provides backstory for the events of the Kingdom Hearts series.

Graphics

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD features updated graphics that take advantage of the PlayStation 4’s power. The game’s visuals are sharp and detailed, and the environments are lush and vibrant.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- features similar graphics to Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep. The game’s visuals are impressive, and the environments are detailed and atmospheric.

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover is a movie, so the graphics are not as important as the gameplay or story. However, the movie’s visuals are still impressive, and the character models are well-detailed.

Music

Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD features a new soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura. The soundtrack is a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it perfectly captures the game’s atmosphere.

Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage- features a new soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura. The soundtrack is a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it perfectly captures the game’s atmosphere.

Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover features a new soundtrack composed by Yoko Shimomura. The soundtrack is a mix of orchestral and electronic music, and it perfectly captures the movie’s atmosphere.

Overall

Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue is a must-play for fans of the Kingdom Hearts series. The compilation offers a great way to experience Dream Drop Distance in high definition, and the new content is a welcome addition. The game’s graphics, music, and story are all top-notch, and it’s sure to please fans of the series.