Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix groups KH1 Final Mix, Re:Chain of Memories and the 358/2 Days cinematic. Three essential saga experiences remastered. KH1 Final Mix remains one of the best action-RPGs ever created.
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Description
Square Enix HD compilation gathering the early Kingdom Hearts adventures remastered for PS3. Published by Square Enix, released in Europe in September 2013. Includes Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Re:Chain of Memories, and 358/2 Days cutscenes in 1080p HD, exclusive trophies, and PS Vita Remote Play compatibility. European version.
Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 Remix review
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Art direction
★★★★★
"Iconic"
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Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
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Story
★★★★★
"Masterful"
An improbable marriage of Disney and Square, the game blends enchanted worlds and Nomura's design into a surprising colourful harmony. Each universe respects its source film while keeping an overall coherence. This art direction, warm and inventive, turns the encounter into a successful enchantment.
Broader and more orchestral, Yoko Shimomura's music culminates in Utada's "Passion" and battle themes of striking intensity. Each Disney world is dressed in sumptuous arrangements, between emotion and grandeur. This symphonic richness, a peak of the series, wraps the adventure in an unforgettable magic.
When a teenager loses his friends in the turmoil, his quest leads him across Disney worlds threatened by darkness. Beneath the unlikely blend emerges a sincere tale of friendship, light and the heart. This boldness, first mocked, touched millions of players and founded a beloved saga.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
The improbable meeting of the Disney and Final Fantasy worlds, in a remastered compilation where action-RPG blends with colourful fairy tale. Chaining magical combos alongside beloved heroes delivers an instant pleasure, carried by sincere emotion. Rich, generous and superbly refreshed, a nostalgic journey ideal to (re)discover the origins of a cult saga.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Carving through Heartless alongside Disney heroes, padding out your levels and unlocking spells and summons sets up a generous action-RPG loop where each world holds its surprise. Following a sprawling plot and collecting it all reward the investment. Its convoluted story disorients, but the joy of combat and the fairy-tale nostalgia grip you across dozens of hours.
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Massive"
Several complete adventures live side by side here, from the content-laden Final Mix to the card battles of Re:Chain of Memories. Between Disney worlds to roam, fearsome optional bosses, item synthesis and the extra challenges unique to the Final Mix versions, the whole thing demands serious investment. A generous gateway into a saga made to be collected and completed.
Technical info
💾20,4 GB📅10/09/2013
Published by Square Enix
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Is Kingdom Hearts - HD 1.5 Remix still worth playing in 2026?
A remastered compilation from Square Enix, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix gathers in high definition Kingdom Hearts Final Mix, Chain of Memories and the cutscenes of 358/2 Days, an ideal starting point for the saga blending Disney heroes and the Final Fantasy universe. The colourful art direction, the accessible action RPG system and the nostalgia carry the whole, enhanced by the remaster. The series' narrative complexity and a sometimes dated gameplay call for some forgiveness. An excellent gateway to recommend for fans of action RPGs and Disney magic.
