Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
Mar 30, 2021 5 years ago
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.
What it’s like
Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a rhythmic action game that functions primarily as an interactive tribute to the franchise's extensive musical history. Players navigate through iconic Disney and Final Fantasy worlds, timing their attacks to over 140 tracks from the series' soundtracks. The experience is less about narrative depth and more about visceral, beat-matched combat where familiar characters like Sora and Donald Duck dance to the rhythm of the music. It captures the whimsical, high-energy tone of the mainline games but strips away complex plot in favor of pure auditory feedback. While it offers a charming nostalgia fix for long-time fans through its character roster and track selection, the structure is linear and focused on performance rather than exploration or storytelling.
Strong in Audio / MusicAtmosphere / MoodGameplay / MechanicsPacingPolish / Performance
Keep in mind Newcomers to the Kingdom Hearts franchise will likely find the context bewildering, as the game assumes significant prior knowledge of the series' lore and characters. · The narrative content is minimal and serves merely as a thin wrapper for the rhythm gameplay, offering little substantive story engagement.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Switch | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 13, 20206 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 13, 20206 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Nov 13, 20206 years ago |
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 30, 20215 years ago |
