The impenetrable wall of crossover fiction known as Kingdom Hearts has come to Steam. The games have been on Epic Games Store since 2021, so they're not new to PC folk. But this does open them up to players who shy away from Epic's storefront. I use the term "open up" loosely, because Kingdom Hearts is popularly regarded as a tangle of criss-crossing JRPG confuse-o-plots that require diagrams and multiple explainer videos to follow. I don't know if that's true, having never followed Alice down this Buster Sword-shaped rabbit hole, but it is the popular joke. And, looking into Goofy's cold, dead eyes, I find I am afraid to question it.
]]>I could pretend I understand Square Enix's action-RPG series Kingdom Hearts, but I don't need to, 'cos what I do understand is how popular it is. Until fairly recently the nearly 15-game-strong series, where Disney characters cross over with Final Fantasy and go to war alongside a child wielding a key (I said I don't properly understand it), wasn't on PC. After some games arrived on the Epic Games Store in 2021, Squeenix have confirmed that multiple Kingdom Hearts games are coming to Steam next month, on June 13th. Unlucky for some, maybe, but not Donald Duck and Goofy, two of the main characters. Long has Goofy been seen as just a joke character in the minds of people people who didn't watch A Goofy Movie. Hopefully this brings his heroism to a wider audience.
]]>Over the weekend, Square Enix surprise-announced Kingdom Hearts 4, the next big game in their incomprehensible RPG series which stars Disney cartoon characters as pop-punk boyband multiverse superheroes. I am mildly distressed to see KH4 lean towards a 'realistic' art style in parts, though I would be curious to see a Kingdom Hearts Mickey Mouse that's just a wee mouse wrapped in leather, plaid, buckles, and zips. While KH4 is largely a mystery for now, eagle-eyed viewers think the announcement trailer hints at a crossover with the Disney Princess world of Star Wars.
]]>I grew up in the late '80s and the '90s and, without access to streaming services, would do nearly anything to be able to watch more cartoons. For example, I suffered through awkward skits between a middle-aged man and a lamp in Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade, begging for the next proper animated bit to, please, just start.
It's in this spirit that the Kingdom Hearts series seems to have been made: lure in children with the promise of Olaf from Frozen and other beloved Disney and Pixar characters, but then make them work for those appearances by having them sit through dozens of hours of spiky-haired JRPG characters with too many belts and zips.
The Kingdom Hearts series is out on PC now via the Epic Games Store - and it costs too much, too.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 has been a long time coming. Now that it’s here, fans can start pouring over the new kingdoms, improvements to combat and more. Kingdom Hearts 3 packs a lot in, and it will take you best part of 60 hours to complete everything. To help you get through it, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Guides Hub. It’s where we’ll be collecting all of our Kingdom Hearts 3 Guides content, from Keyblade info, combat, and special moves, to a look at cooking and Lucky Emblems. We’ll be adding in more guides as we spend more time with the game, so be sure to check back in for future updates.
]]>There’s a heck of a lot to do in Kingdom Hearts 3, from space battles, Keyblade forging and platforming, to photography and cooking. It’s cooking that we’re concerned with here, specifically where to get certain ingredients. In this Kingdom Hearts 3 Ingredients Guide, we’ll highlight which ingredients you can get in each of the worlds. We’ll also list all of the available ingredients featured in Kingdom Hearts 3, and take a look at the cooking recipes you can use them in.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 is a complicated game. Not only are there RPG mechanics to contend with, there’s also items to collect, sell, and synthesize. Early on in the game, you’ll find yourself needing something called Fluorite, at a point when you won’t likely have very much at all. To help you collect as much as possible, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Fluorite Guide. We’ll highlight some Fluorite locations, and also take a look at what it is used for.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 features several awesome Disney worlds to explore and battle in. If you’ve made it to Monstropolis, then congratulations! You’re well on your way. The Monster Inc world of Kingdom Hearts 3 can be a little tricky to navigate, and features a genuinely tough boss fight as well. To help you get through it all, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Monstropolis Walkthrough. It will lead you through the Monsters Inc level of Kingdom Hearts 3 , alerting you to any points of interest that you should be checking out along the way. We’ll take a look at some Chest locations, where you can find the maps, and also give you some tips on handling the bosses.
]]>One of the most valuable resources early on in Kingdom Hearts 3 is Damascus. It is vital if you want to power up your Keyblade, and if you want to synthesize certain materials. Problem is, it’s pretty difficult to find, unless you know where to look that is. In this Kingdom Hearts 3 Damascus Guide, we’ll show you exactly where you can get Damascus in Kingdom Hearts 3. We’ll also let you know what you can use it for, as it’s pretty important if you want to take on some of the harder enemies in the game.
]]>One of the later worlds of Kingdom Hearts 3 takes players to the world of Frozen. It’s a tricky level to navigate, given that it’s mostly comprised of narrow mountain paths and labyrinthian ice caves. To help you make it through Arendelle, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Arendelle Walkthrough. It will show you where all of the Arendelle Treasure Chests are, how to get the map, and also where to find Olaf's pieces.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 takes the player to an array of zany worlds, each filled with enemies to battle, secrets to find, and characters to meet. One of the highlights is the Toy Box world, which brings players back to Woody, Buzz and Toy Story. It’s one of the more action-packed offerings, and due to its large sprawling setting, it’s easy to get lost. Fear not though, because you’ve got a friend in me. In this Kingdom Hearts 3 Toy Box Walkthrough , we’ll lead you through the level step by step, and detail the chests, map locations, and solutions to some of the puzzles.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 presents a sprawling epic which blends elements of Final Fantasy and Disney, to create something new entirely. There are 9 main worlds to visit, some lasting several hours at a time, and some pretty lengthy cutscenes as well. While playing through the game, you’ll probably be wondering how you can save, especially since there’s so much potential for lost save game data in between cutscenes. In this Kingdom Hearts 3 Saving Guide, we’ll go over how saving works in-game, and explain whether or not there is an autosave in Kingdom Hearts 3.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 whisks its players off to several worlds filled with iconic Disney characters. Each world has its own Keyblade to earn, with subtle differences between all of them. To help you get up to speed, we’ve put together a Kingdom Hearts 3 Keyblades Guide. We’ll take a look at all of the Keyblades you can get in the game, and then render our verdict on which one is the very best. We’ll also take a look at how the Keyblade Forge works and then how to get the Ultima Weapon in Kingdom Hearts 3.
]]>The last stop on our journey, at least as far as Disney worlds are concerned, is San Fransokyo. It’s home to the Big Hero 6, and presents the player with a semi-open area to play around in. To help you save Baymax, Hiro and Co from the evils of Organization XIII, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 San Fransokyo walkthrough. We’ll lead you through where to find Treasure Chests in San Fransokyo, how to free Fred, Wasabi and Honey Lemon from the grips of the Microbots, and more.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 Lucky Emblems are one of the collectibles you can find while playing the game. They are usually hidden pretty well, and you’ll need to find the majority of them to unlock the secret ending. We’ve been working hard trying to track them all down, and have found a fair few. To help you collect them as you go, we’ve listed all of the Kingdom Hearts 3 Lucky Emblems we’ve found so far in this Kingdom Hearts 3 Lucky Emblems Guide. We’ll break it down world by world and include screenshots to help guide you along.
]]>Depending on which worlds you chose in Kingdom Hearts 3, The Caribbean may well be your last jaunt through a Disney world. Luckily, it’s easily the best so far, with plenty of treasure hunting, boss battling and ship combat. To help you make it out alive, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 The Caribbean Walkthrough. It will lead you through the level, step by step, and highlight certain points of interest you’ll want to check out. There’s also a new currency of sorts in The Caribbean—White Crabs. You’ll need them to progress through the level, and to upgrade your Ship, so we’ll point out the best ways to grab those as well.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 whisks its players off to 9 main hub worlds, each teeming with iconic characters and formidable enemies. After you’ve taken on the Toy Box world, you’ll be off to the Kingdom of Corona. This is of course home to the world of Tangled, where Rapunzel sits atop her tower, waiting for Flynn Rider to rescue her. Kingdom of Corona is one of the game’s real highlights, and is, for our money, the most beautifully realized of them all. There’s a lot to see and do, and given how much backtracking there is, it can get a little confusing. To help keep you on the right track, and to make sure you’re getting all of the chests that you can, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Tangled Walkthrough. We’ll be going through the stage step by step, and highlighting points of interest for you to check out.
]]>Kingom Hearts 3 is now finally out, and reviews for the game have already been published worldwide. In our guide to the hotly anticipated game, we'll be providing you with a Kingdom Hearts 3 review roundup, a look at what worlds feature, and what order you should be playing them in. Looking forward, let's take a look at the Kingdom Hearts 3 ReMind DLC that is set to launch later this year.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 whisks its players off to a handful of iconic Disney worlds. Each one has its own Keyblade, collectibles, and loot, with rarer items found much easier in the later levels. One such rare item is Wellspring Crystal, and its analog Wellspring Gems. You’ll need them if you want to forge the best weapon in the game, and if you want to upgrade the rest of your arsenal. To help you find as much Wellspring as quickly as possible in Kingdom Hearts 3, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Wellspring Guide. It has info on where to farm Wellspring, and what it is used for.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 features 9 main worlds to visit, some new, some returning from previous games. Each has its own mini story arc, distinct enemies, and at the end of it all— a themed Keyblade. The first world you’ll visit after the tutorial is Olympus. This is, of course, the stomping grounds of Hercules, who will join you in taking down Hades. To make sure you’re collecting everything you should be, and to help you out if you get lost, we’ve included a full Kingdom Hearts 3 Olympus walkthrough below. We’ll highlight where to find the maps for each area, and also show some chest locations containing key items.
]]>Twilight Town is back for Kingdom Hearts 3, and it’s looking better than ever. This chapter sees the introduction of the Gummiphone, and lays out some pretty awesome cooking segments too. To help you through it all, particularly one pesky segment involving an ingredients scavenger hunt, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Twilight Town Walkthrough. We’ll lead you through the level step by step, let you know where to collect 9 ingredients for Little Chef, and highlight the maps and chests hidden within.
]]>Kingdom Hearts 3 is a long-running, character-packed epic blending Final Fantasy and Disney IP, with an original story. There are so many characters to meet, as you explore world after world of familiar faces. There’s Toy story, Winnie the Pooh, Frozen, and more, and thanks to an excellent voice cast, it all feels so close to real. To help you match some faces to the characters you will encounter throughout your journey in Kingdom Hearts 3, we’ve put together this Kingdom Hearts 3 Voice actors guide. We’ll highlight some of the voice cast for the main roster of characters, and give you a bit of background to each one.
]]>Kingdom Hearts straddles two eras in Square Enix history. It was conceived in 2000, in what was arguably the apex of the company’s influence. It was a period when a company like Square might think, “Disney would gladly let us put their best characters in our games.” Legend has it that started as a literal elevator pitch, with a chance meeting between Square Enix producer Shinji Hashimoto and a Disney executive sowing the seeds for a crossover series that would span two decades and nearly a dozen entries, and next week is coming to PC for the first time.
It’s a release that’s apt to inspire equal parts excitement and bemused laughter among PC fans. Excitement because Mickey, Donald, and Goofy in 4K is pretty neat; bemused laughter because Kingdom Hearts is just that weird. If director Tetsuya Nomura has a bit of a reputation in RPG circles, it’s because Kingdom Hearts absolutely glories in every Nomura cliche imaginable: nonsensical naming conventions, wild psychodrama, and belts, belts, belts (and zippers).
]]>The Kingdom Hearts series is coming to PC for the first time, exclusively via the Epic Games Store. That includes Kingdom Hearts 1.5 Remix, 2.5 Remix, the 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue compilation, 2019's Kingdom Hearts 3, and 2020's rhythm action spin-off Melody Of Memory. They'll be released on March 30th, so not long to wait.
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