

It doesn't always work, of course, with the introductory segment based around Disney's Hercules being an example of when the title doesn't quite feel natural. It's a dip into a bubble bath of nostalgia, with the added bonus of it being a return to the Kingdom Hearts universe as a whole.
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Sora's never-ending optimism that aligns with the LEGO Movie mantra that " everything is cool when you're part of a team" gels well with its hopping from place to place to meet fellow larger-than-life characters that players already know. Once again, this comes down to players getting out as much as they put it, although it's fair to say that Kingdom Hearts 3 does work at its best when its focus lies on being a playful RPG that pays attention to its source material. This is a very strong part of Kingdom Hearts 3, and although the game deserves to be explored in this manner – not only is it a lot more fun but it also makes it less of a grind in combat – it's still good to know that those after a more casual experience can still hop on and enjoy it. However, in general players can still just bludgeon through the game on normal difficulty without delving into menus and more complex mechanics. The core gameplay includes lots of intricacies and technical aspects to maintain, and this is true across different modes such as those weaker sections when flying through the larger galaxy on the Gummi Ship. However, part of what works about Kingdom Hearts as a whole, and not just when it comes to gameplay, is that it allows players to choose how much they put into it. It's not as engaging as top tier action RPG titles like God of War, lacking the fluidity that has come with other very recent releases – perhaps a hangover of just how long this game has been in development. Although this element of Kingdom Hearts 3 is hugely successful, the core gameplay isn't quite as perfect. It's still a lot of fun, but it is worth pointing out that the moments of bog standard combat, where Sora et al take on the forces of darkness that pop up within each movie world, aren't as gripping as some other modern games provide.
