Each Disney World in Kingdom Hearts 3, Ranked

If there’s one factor that the Kingdom Hearts sequence is understood for, it’s the quite a few Disney Worlds that you just go to. That, and maybe the endless pile of keyblades that get proven.

Each entry within the sequence has had a number of Disney worlds so that you can go to, and every of those worlds sometimes has an issue that you have to assist the protagonists of the world clear up. Evidently, Kingdom Hearts 3 is identical manner, although it has noticeably fewer Disney worlds.

For the worlds which can be there, nevertheless, not all of them are created equal, and a few of them are significantly better than others, however the place do they stand when in comparison with each other?

8

100 Acre Woods

Winnie the Pooh

It’s unhappy to see that the 100 Acre Woods has fallen so low. Certain, it has at all times been an non-obligatory world, so it is not like there must be a lot thought put into it, but it surely feels prefer it was the very last thing on anybody’s thoughts when creating Kingdom Hearts 3.

Within the first sport, the 100 Acre Woods world was tied into the primary story as a smaller process you wanted to finish, and the mini-games on the planet had been fairly enjoyable. This made it an amazing break from the conventional Heartless-infested areas.

Nevertheless, the mini-games on this world in Kingdom Hearts 3 are a number of the worst within the sequence, and the story appears like an afterthought with how brief it was. Not less than the artwork fashion was high tier.

7

Olympus

Hercules

The Hercules worlds have by no means been my favourite in any of the Kingdom Hearts video games, and so they seem rather a lot, however by some means the Olympus world in Kingdom Hearts 3 is my least favourite.

Most of them are longer worlds which can be drawn out, providing you with greater fights and a cause for Hercules to wish your assist, whether or not or not it’s that he appears like he is not a hero, or that he misplaced his energy, or one thing else.

The explanation in your soar into Olympus is usually to undergo a tutorial, and you’re out of there fairly quick. I give some credit score although, as a result of I did take pleasure in kicking the butts of all of the Titans directly.

6

Arendelle

Frozen

If there’s a world that folks evaluate to Atlantica within the authentic sport, it’s Arendelle in Kingdom Hearts 3, and you do not even get to play a mini-game to listen to the tune. This world felt rushed, and just like the story was modified midway by means of manufacturing.

The world itself is fairly good, other than the sliding mini-game, however the story is the place the whole lot falls aside. It felt just like the world was organising Elsa to be the villain, however then the rug is pulled out to observe the precise story from the film.

It felt like Elsa was going to be corrupted, after which Hanz appeared because the villain out of nowhere with none actual setup, and having to look at a full cutscene of Elsa singing Let It Go was irritating because it wasn’t interactive in any respect.

5

Kingdom of Corona

Tangled

I’m not against Sq. Enix utilizing the identical plot from the film in Kingdom Hearts 3. In any case, it has occurred in a number of worlds, however there are normally slight adjustments. Nevertheless, the Kingdom of Corona world does not have these adjustments.

You play by means of the story of Tangled beat-by-beat to the top. Nevertheless, the world is significantly better than Arendelle, because it has some stunning surroundings, and the juxtaposition of the Heartless and Nobodies in such a ravishing world is good.

Moreover, I just like the dance mini-game that takes place within the kingdom, because it had a captivating attraction to it that enhanced the world for me.

4

Sanfransokyo

A Bit Missing

I like the film Huge Hero 6. When it got here out, I assumed it was one of many higher Disney 3D animated movies. Nevertheless, in terms of Kingdom Hearts 3, the workforce type of dropped the ball when designing Sanfransokyo.

The world is enjoyable, and exploring the town has a little bit of allure to it, but it surely in the end feels a bit flat and repetitive as a substitute of energetic. There aren’t residents who’re cowering in concern of the Heartless. As a substitute, it is virtually just like the world is a diorama and you’re the solely shifting half.

Regardless of the problem I’ve with design, it was good seeing the characters once more, and the story had a distinct tone than the film, making it stand out a bit extra.

3

Monstropolis

Monsters Inc.

Monsters, Inc is one in every of my favourite Disney/Pixar motion pictures of all time, so for sure, I used to be excited to leap into this world for the primary time in Kingdom Hearts 3, and I could also be a bit of biased in terms of this world.

Exploring the manufacturing facility is enjoyable, and preventing the enemies whereas powering up the doorways with Boo’s laughter was amusing. The rail-sliding sequences had been additionally fairly a unbelievable time, as dashing my manner by means of the doorways was a blast.

Nevertheless, the primary draw back of this world is that it usually feels repetitive, with Mike and Sully explaining that we want laughter to open the doorways. It’s a world that has a robust opener, but it surely loses momentum after a bit. I nonetheless discovered it very pleasurable although.

2

Toy Field

Andy’s Room Lastly Exists

I had waited ages for Toy Story to lastly make an look in Kingdom Hearts, and I used to be not disillusioned by how the world turned out. You begin off in Andy’s Room earlier than heading outdoors after which making your solution to the toy retailer, and thru all of it, you get an authentic story tied to the Toy Story franchise.

When you attain the toy retailer, the world begins to get higher, as it is extremely massive, there are quite a lot of fights, and also you get to pilot a mech go well with. The motion is just about nonstop, making it one of many extra entertaining worlds within the sport.

I additionally could not speak in regards to the Toy Field world with out mentioning Woody dropping one of many coldest strains within the sequence by saying, “My guess is nobody’s ever liked you earlier than,” straight to Xehanort’s face. The one lackluster factor about this world was the straightforward battle on the finish, however the remainder of the world greater than makes up for it.

1

The Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean

I used to be a fan of the primary Pirates of the Caribbean world that popped up in Kingdom Hearts 2, so I used to be undoubtedly excited to see the franchise make a return within the third sport of the mainline sequence. It completely didn’t disappoint, and ended up being my favourite world within the sport.

You meet up with Jack Sparrow as soon as extra for the occasions of At World’s Finish, and are instantly launched to the sport’s ship fight, and it’s unhappy that this did not make an look in some other a part of the sport, as a result of the ship fight was a number of the greatest I’ve seen.

Exploring this world was probably the greatest components of Kingdom Hearts 3. I spent ages visiting each island within the Caribbean to gather all of the treasure, and I’ve no regrets. The whole lot that you just undergo on this world culminates in a battle towards the Kraken and Davey Jones, and it’s thrilling.

I might simply replay this world as a result of it’s one which captures the whole lot that I like in regards to the Kingdom Hearts sequence.

Launched

January 25, 2019

ESRB

E10+ For Everybody 10+ resulting from Alcohol Reference, Fantasy Violence

Developer(s)

Sq. Enix

Writer(s)

Sq. Enix

Engine

Unreal Engine 4