Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX
© 2013 Square Enix, Inc.
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX is a compilation of Kingdom Hearts Final Mix (previously exclusive to the Japanese market), and Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories; all redone for newer HD monitors. The two-in-one disc package also features HD cinematic videos from Kingdom Hearts 358/s Days, enhanced gameplay mechanics and PS system trophies. Players can now relive the origins of the franchise with Sora, Riku and a cast of Disney characters including Mickey, Donald and Goofy. Features include: revamped camera controls and commands; worlds including Agrabah (Aladdin), Atlantica (The Little Mermaid), Halloween Town (The Nightmare Before Christmas), Mostro (Pinnochio), Never Land (Peter Pan), Olympus Coliseum (Hercules),100 Acre Wood (Winnie the Pooh), and Wonderland (Alice in Wonderland); new weapons, items, Heartless enemies, abilities, synthesis recipes and Gummi ship missions; and an all-star voice cast that includes Haley Joel Osment (Sora), Hayden Panettiere (Kairi), David Gallagher (Riku), Mandy Moore (Aerith) and Jesse McCarthy (Roxas). Corey says: "Final Mix is an HD remake of the PS2 version (2002). The game itself has a wonderful story. Gameplay consists of combat and magic as it is much like a third person platformer. It controls pretty well but the camera control is confusing. The story, however, will make you want to keep playing till the very end. Chain of Memories is a card based battle game similar to Pokemon but having gameplay similar to Kingdom Hearts games. The graphics now have a crisp HD look. In the story, Sora, Donald and Goofy are trapped in Castle Oblivion with rules based on cards, voiding their magic powers. Gameplay consists of using cards to use tools. Even getting from map to map requires the correct card. Sora's friends such as Donald and Goofy can be summoned for help, but Donald and Goofy are trapped in cards. This game is fun, with a good story with great characters, although it's not as extensive as Final Mix. This HD remake is worth the buy."
$40, PlayStation 3
Teaches: logic, memory