Kingdom Hearts

Stunning 3D Game

Have you ever pondered the collision of the Final Fantasy and Disney realms? It might seem like an unusual idea, but from a seemingly eclectic beginning, the grand gaming saga of Kingdom Hearts has emerged. Renowned RPG creators Square have been granted extraordinary creative freedom within the vast Disney universe, crafting a game that incorporates everything from The Nightmare Before Christmas to The Little Mermaid. This peculiar blend takes on a new level of oddity as characters as diverse as Tarzan and Donald Duck form unlikely alliances, and the peculiarity deepens when Square introduces their own characters like Cloud, Squall, and Aeris from various Final Fantasy titles. Strangely, this disparity brings about an unintended advantage: the game's storyline becomes intentionally enigmatic, which prevents Square from delving into their characteristic New Age musings about Mother Earth across three CDs. Instead, they've dedicated more time to enhancing the graphics, resulting in a visually striking 3-D cartoon that captivates the eye.

Kingdom Hearts is a video game series that blends characters and settings from Disney's films with those of Square Enix's Final Fantasy series. Created in collaboration between Disney Interactive Studios and Square Enix, the series has garnered a large following since its debut in 2002. At its core, Kingdom Hearts is an action role-playing game that explores themes of friendship, good vs. evil, and the complexities of the heart. Players primarily control Sora, a young boy armed with a magical weapon known as the Keyblade, as he travels through various worlds based on Disney and Square Enix properties to combat dark forces. With the help of iconic characters like Donald Duck, Goofy, and various Final Fantasy heroes, Sora seeks to thwart villains from overtaking the universe and resolve the mystery of the "Kingdom Hearts," a powerful source of energy and existence. The series is lauded for its emotional depth, intricate plot, and its unique combination of Disney and Final Fantasy elements.