Kingdom Hearts IV follows protagonist Sora and some familiar characters as they journey through the mysterious city of Quadratum. Sora will once again journey to various worlds, where new figures cross his path and new powers awaken in this next chapter.
Platforms
PC PS5 Series X|S Nintendo Switch 2Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em up Role-playing (RPG)Themes
Action FantasyMedia
Critic Reviews
Cubed3
By Coller EntragianThe cloud version of Kingdom Hearts III + Re Mind on Nintendo Switch cripples its combat mechanics with input lag, unstable framerates, server disconnects, and visual compression, turning a kinetic, spectacle-driven system into a sluggish, frustrating experience. The issues are compounded by the inability to play offline, which clashes with the Nintendo Switch’s portability and the game’s reliance on precise, fast-paced inputs. While the core game remains engaging when it works, the cloud infrastructure’s unreliability makes it near-unplayable for many, especially in combat-heavy scenarios. For the best experience, Kingdom Hearts III is better played on anything else where native versions deliver the intended fluidity without these technical barriers. When it works, it almost works, but lag, stuttering, and connectivity issues make fighting Heartless feel like battling the servers instead.
Console-Tribe
By Luca SaatiKingdom Hearts III is worth the wait, though its narrative could have been stronger. The gameplay excels with new additions and dynamic combat, but the fragmented story may leave some wanting more.
