I think this will be 86. There's gonna be glowing reviews but also enough that complain about the story not making sense.
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Kingdom Hearts III Review Thread
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Doesn't help that the previous game story recaps are coming in a day 1 patch, so reviewers won't have had access to them.
honestly, can't be as short, though for an 'action' game if the content is quality that matters more.so far from what we have seen it looks good with level gimmicks and overhauled battle system.just don't expect a 40+ hours game.
It took 2 different leakers approximately 32-33 hours to finish the but of course this depends on the person.I think 25 hours is gonna be a safe bet.
Also keep in mind that when people are talking about content they post-game content, after you finish the main story.
Once again it has nothing to do with FFXV.
Oh, post game content.
Sounds really good then, i guess they can add that later like Capcom on RE2/DMC V
Around 30 hours is fine
30 hours is a safe bet, 25 hours would mean DDD's lenght and KH III is definitely bigger.
Reviewers frequently give underwhelming JRPGs pretty good ratings. Just look at Octopath or Ni no Kuni II as recent examples. Kingdom Hearts is a mixed bag, but the console entries have been fundamentally solid. I see no reason why it couldn't get above 85 if the former games mentioned managed the low 80s despite being so mediocre, if not outright bad in certain ways. KH3 seems polished, the game-play looks solid, and the Disney worlds are apparently better integrated than before, so the overall story being crap probably won't be too much of a detractor. I don't think it'll get hit too much from that if the other aspects are solid. I'll go with 85-88.
I'm predicting 83 or 84 meta score. Definitely won't be below an 80.
85+ is not that important for this game, though. We already know it's going to be a great experience for most people who've been waiting.
85+ is not that important for this game, though. We already know it's going to be a great experience for most people who've been waiting.
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Thanks for reminding me about NNK2 score. Now I will be triggered if KH3 reviews worse. Osaka team's worst game is still better than NNK2.
Based on... What exactly?
Edit: my guess is 8.3-8.5.
I'm expecting a lot of reviewers to complain about the plot, but to be in awe at the spectical.
Don't really get involved with metascore predicting, but why the hell not. I'm thinking an 83-85 or so.
Feels like scores are going to trickle in on this one. Lots of people getting review copies either at the eleventh hour or are even still waiting. Don't expect anything other than from the big big sites or fansites/influencers at embargo. I don't know anything, this is just an educated guess.
I think the first leaker did some side stuff, so if you do the main story only it may be under 30.
You're right.
I just lowered it for people who probably rush games and don't do any of the side stuff in order to be safe xD.
Yeap, thats why I mentioned it.
I expect 85-89 from game journos, but on a personal level I expect 95+.
Also I'm shocked at KH3D getting a 75, I really enjoyed that game and I just finished it recently...
Also I'm shocked at KH3D getting a 75, I really enjoyed that game and I just finished it recently...
Its gonna be a hell of a ride 2mrrw. Just keep y'all composure. No matter what review comes, just remember to play the game and judge for yourselves
Cross fansites off of the list, hun. You probably have the best approximation of the current timeline by removing them
First metacritic to crack a 100 at a truly Kingdom Hearts score of 172/2!
Sounds like opencritic removed the embargo, safe money is on the actual embargo being the 28th.
Sounds like opencritic removed the embargo, safe money is on the actual embargo being the 28th.
I know what you mean but at the same time I like to read reviews to determine if a game is worth dropping $60 on at launch.
I don't buy it, game was in early development stage at that point and they did make a CG annoucment trailer with a target render at the end - it even said now in development.
Nomura says a lot of things, I rather look at the facts on how and when SE presented the game.
I'll just get the dumbass I gameshare with to buy it.
85 but it will settle around 83. I have a feeling reviewers will be pretty harsh on the story telling.
75-80, critics will praise its lovingly recreated disney worlds and fun combat, but loath its writing and repetition. This is me speaking out of my ass if you couldnt tell
Ugh ni no kuni 2. Its literally one of the most boring rpg's ive ever played. Im enjoying octopath, but its definitely like a 7.5-8 for me personally
I'm expecting the visuals, level design, gamplay, anything related to DIDNEEEE, and the soundtrack will push it to the mid to upper 80s even though the plot will be as incoherent as always.
As someone who only played I and II and the cut scene collections on the HD remakes, I really hope I know what the hell is going on.
As someone who only played I and II and the cut scene collections on the HD remakes, I really hope I know what the hell is going on.
In a world where Yoko Taro's genius is finally being appreciated and Nier Automata is sitting at a solid 89 console average I am 100% confident this makes 90.
That's not really relevant. This market's release date is Tuesday.
I voted 90 but yeah it's probably 85 to 89 or even 80 - 85, I forget plenty of great games I think deserve to be 90+ actually aren't.