Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

09.01.2010
Critic 82/100
Users 86/100
Birth by Sleep is an action roleplaying game that introduces a gameplay aspect called the Command System, which allows players to customize a Command Deck with techniques and abilities that they can perform at will, called Deck Commands. Performing ordinary attacks and Commands fills a gauge displayed above the command deck that, when certain requirements are fulfilled, activates a Command Style that changes the player's basic attack command with the "Surge" command, which racks up powerful combos depending on what Command Style is activated. Filling the gauge with certain requirements a second time causes the character to change into an even higher level Command Style, which replaces the "Surge" command with the more powerful "Storm" command.
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep begins in the Land of Departure, where three Keyblade wielders and close friends—Terra, Aqua, and Ventus (more commonly known as Ven)—train to become Keyblade Masters under Master Eraqus. To achieve this rank, Keyblade Apprentices must take the Mark of Mastery exam once they come of age. Terra and Aqua take this test together and in the first round Master Xehanort sabotages the exam, forcing Ventus to intervene. In the second round Terra and Aqua fight each other, but while Aqua passes the test, Terra is deemed unfit to become a Keyblade Master due to the abundant darkness in his heart. Afterward, a group of mysterious creatures called the Unversed begin to surface in other worlds, and another Keyblade Master, Xehanort, disappears without a trace. Terra is sent to destroy the Unversed and find Master Xehanort, who had earlier encouraged him to embrace the darkness in his heart if he desires the strength to become a Keyblade master. Ven, meanwhile, is goaded into following Terra by Xehanort's mysterious apprentice Vanitas, against Eraqus's wishes. Aqua is dispatched by Eraqus to survey Terra and keep him from falling into darkness, as well as to bring Ventus back to the Land of Departure.

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Expanded games

20.01.2011

The Final Mix gives you more challenges and the chance to hear the English voices. The game is based on the upgraded US version, with more boss battles, game modes and even more mini-games. Think you've already become the ultimate Key Blade Master? Think again. The game contains secret episodes that you can unlock, and in the single player mode, you'll meet the mysterious man, see what secrets he'll reveal about the powerful Kingdom Hearts. Controls and the D-Link are updated, so its easier to use and you can collect stickers on your journey. There are 9 more missions for you to clear and new challenging bosses in the multi-mode. These bosses aren't just the lord of the world, they could be the world themselves. Now you can battle the whale that swallowed Pinocchio's ship. Kingdom Hearts is being born again, pick up your key blade and set off on your journey once again.

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Kingdom Hearts (last 3 games)

12.11.2020

Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a rhythm action game developed and published by Square Enix for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. It is the fourteenth installment in the Kingdom Hearts series. The game features over 140 songs from the series and the ability to play as over 20 characters. Additionally, Kairi's story is continued from the end of the Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind downloadable content. Hints at the next Kingdom Hearts game came in January 2020 from series creator Tetsuya Nomura, with the game being revealed in June 2020. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory will be released worldwide in 2020. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a rhythm action game featuring over 140 songs from the series and its Disney worlds. The game features both single and multiplayer gameplay, with four different game modes, including online battles. The gameplay of Melody of Memory has been compared to Theatrhythm Final Fantasy. Traversal between each of the worlds is done through the Gummi Ship, a system used in previous mainline Kingdom Hearts games.

22.06.2020

-------------------------------------------- KINGDOM HEARTS Dark Road Why did he become the seeker of darkness? -------------------------------------------- You know of Master Xehanort as the villain of Kingdom Hearts, but just why did he become the seeker of darkness? In this new story, you will uncover his secrets as you step into the role of Xehanort to follow his life as a young aspiring Keyblade wielder in the distant land of Scala ad Caelum. - Arm yourself with a deck of 30 cards and engage in thrilling, strategic battles that test your skill and reflexes! - A refined and streamlined leveling system lets you grow stronger even in auto-mode! - Defeat your enemies and uncover the secrets of Xehanort's past! Enjoy intuitive and strategic combat as you tap and flick to victory and master the abilities of your cards! Level up hands-free with auto-mode battles, and then go all out in intense boss battles as you unlock new stories, missions, and complete your collection! -------------------------------------------- KINGDOM HEARTS Union χ[Cross] Adventure across Disney worlds in a story all your own -------------------------------------------- The KINGDOM HEARTS story begins here. Become the hero of your own tale as you adventure across beloved worlds and experience a story like none other! - Fight alongside an all-star cast of Disney and FINAL FANTASY characters! - Play solo or with up to 6 friends in real-time multiplayer quests! - Express yourself with customizable avatars! Tap and swipe to execute mighty attacks! Equip character Medals featuring beloved characters to call on their strength in battle! Customize your equipment and find new strategies to overcome fierce enemies!

22.06.2020

Kingdom Hearts Dark Road is the thirteenth game set in the Kingdom Hearts series. It was released on iOS, Android, and Amazon smartphone devices on June 22, 2020 globally, as part of Kingdom Hearts Union χ's second rebranding. Now titled Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road, the app makes both games available for play. The game will explore why Xehanort became a seeker of darkness and his days of training to become a Keyblade Master.

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Kingdom Hearts Tamagotchi is a handheld LCD game, released by Bandai Namco Entertainment in 2022 for Kingdom Hearts’s 20th anniversary. The user begins with Sora who can evolve to different forms and characters based on the type of care received and games played. There are three minigames to play (Gummi Ship, Pink Agaricus, and Coliseum) and throughout the day scenes from the Kingdom Hearts series will play out on screen. Enemy monsters will also attack on occasion and it's up to the user to fight them off before they injure their character.

10.02.2022

Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 Remix is the essential HD remastered collection, featuring: • Kingdom Hearts Final Mix • Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories • Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (HD Remastered cinematics) • Kingdom Hearts II Frinal Mix • Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final MIX • Kingdom Hearts Re:coded (HD Remastered cinematics) This is is the perfect opportunity to start wielding your Keyblade to save the Disney worlds from darkness!

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22.12.2005

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