Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

"If you are a die-hard Kingdom Hearts fan that loves the music and needs to play every game, then yeah, this game is for you. However, it just feels sloppy for a full-priced game. There are better rhythm games out …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory brings the expertly crafted music of the Kingdom Hearts series to the forefront in a compelling rhythm action game."

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a wonderful catalog of some of gaming&s;s best music, but it fails to inform new players about what makes the franchise special."

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a great game for the fans of the series, plunging the player deep into nostalgia to refresh the events and immerse them in the beloved universe. However, it might not be the best game …"

"Kingdom Hearts is a good rhythm game that meanders way too often with its presentation. If you&s;re a diehard fan who sings "Simple and Clean" to themselves in the shower, you&s;ll probably love a trip down memory lane, while humming …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory takes a stripped back look at the story of the series whilst putting the fantastic music at its core, although the timing issues can effect the enjoyment of revisiting the past."

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is an excellently packaged rhythm game overflowing with options and good music. If the genre suits you and the soundtrack of Kingdom Hearts holds a place of honour among your memories, you can&s;t go wrong."

"While definitely not for everyone, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is truly a trip down memory lane full of the best songs that the series has to offer. With more than 140 tracks and a relatively minuscule new story involving …"

"With no less than 150 unlockable tracks, Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory lives up to its name : it&s;s a sincere tribute to both the story and the music of the whole series. The gameplay requires great skill and regular …"

"Rhythm-based spinoff Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a nostalgia-heavy love letter to the RPG series, but doesn&s;t have much by way of depth of its own."

"Although Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory might not be the story-focused experience many expect from the series, it arguably does something much more special. Not only does it set up the next chapter nicely, but it celebrates everything that came …"

"Whatever profound or resonant thought about selfhood or nostalgia or the trauma of remembering is buried in summary, in lulling, tired melodies. Fundamentally, Kingdom Hearts recurs in the way capital recurs, pushing on despite its contradictions and always banking on …"

"Celebrating the whole franchise with music."

"Melody of Memory is a nostalgic, rhythmic celebration of Kingdom Hearts that fans of the series and the genre will adore."

"Fans of Kingdom Hearts or rhythm games will both find something to love here, but most will be left wanting more."

"Melody of Memory is a loving homage to the legacy of Kingdom Hearts, aiming to honour almost two decades of absurd excellence whilst also forging a new path forward. If any franchise is going to make a rhythm game an …"

"Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory it&s;s the new game in the Kingdom Hearts series, making a stop in it&s;s classical APRG style, to focus in musical rythm games. It works, it&s;s a solid game, entirely because the OST it&s;s a …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a pleasant, nostalgia-packed experience providing a plot recap which fans of the series probably need right about now"

"Overall though, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is exactly what it needs to be: A quality rhythm game experience that lets fans of the series look back on it fondly. Its flaws are minor, and its strengths lay the groundwork …"

"The wait for the next Kingdom Hearts game is sure to be agonizing and Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory only does so much."

"Melody of Memory provides a fun and energizing way to celebrate the franchise&s;s fantastic music and greatest moments"

"In terms of gameplay mechanics, there are undoubtedly better rhythm games out there than Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. Being able to use any of three buttons just feels a bit slapdash. And as fantastic as the Kingdom Hearts’ soundtrack …"

"A very good rhythm game, for who love the soundtrack of the KH saga."

"Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is honestly a very straightforward experience. Regardless of what Sora, Goofy, Donald, or whomever you decide to play as are doing, it&s;s a game that comes down to pushing specific buttons at exact times. Cute …"

"While it is unclear who Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is truly made for, the hardcore player or the newcomer, the game is undeniably charming. Playing through some of my favourite songs of any video game franchise won&s;t get old …"

"Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory could have easily been a simple rhythm game with nothing but a huge set of Kingdom Hearts songs going for it. The fact that it goes out of its way to emulate the visuals of …"

"Is Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory for you? Well, that depends on a variety of factors. This is a game that&s;s obviously designed as a love letter to longtime fans of the franchise, but it also bears almost no resemblance …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is exactly what you would like a musical game in the Square Enix saga to be. A simple, direct, accessible and very funny title. It&s;s so simple, the repeatability could take its toll soon, but …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory doesn&s;t always hit the right note. But as somebody who&s;s followed the series for many years, there couldn&s;t be a better tribute to its unforgettable music. It&s;s pure Disney magic."

"Considering how bloated and convoluted these games often feel, Melody of Memory is hopefully the beginning of a new trend for the series. Even if the music isn’t nostalgic for you, there’s a lot of fun to be had thwacking …"

"Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory is a nostalgic trip down memory lane while also offering a well-crafted rhythm game that is absolutely addicting. While there is barely any new story in the game, it offers well-summarised recaps of past games …"

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory has been long time coming. Even with its faults, Square Enix and indieszero deliver a rhythmic fantasia that captures the series&s; music at its very best."

"Melody of Memory is worth playing for both newcomers and veterans alike. While the game might not be an expected entry into the Kingdom Hearts franchise, it&s;s a competent rhythm title with a varied selection of music. The accessibility options …"

"In the end, Melody of Memory is very much a fans-only affair."

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a good mobile rhythm game, which has the downside of being sold at full price. Along with this, the original content is limited to just 20 minutes in a 10-hour adventure."

"Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is an amazing way to pay tribute to not only the music of the series but also the story. It is a great way to prepare fans for the newest chapters in the series while …"

"Overall, Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a phenomenal experience. It has truly unique gameplay wrapped in a Triple A Kingdom Hearts presentation. The music featured is among the most memorable scores in video game history, and the amount of …"

"Though I still think it&s;s a bit strange to put Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory on Nintendo Switch, given that there are currently no plans to bring others in the franchise over, there&s;s almost no better home for it. The …"