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Kingdom Hearts 3 arrived with immense anticipation leading up to its 2019 release, tasked with wrapping up the Dark Seeker Saga that began in 2002 on the PS2. Reviewer assessment notes that while expectations were extraordinarily high and the final product missed perfection, it preserved the series' core magic.
The release on Switch 2 delivers a proper native port, avoiding previous cloud version formats, and proves largely worth the wait according to the reviewer.
Reviewer judgments on the narrative point out that the plot suffers from strange pacing, featuring irrelevant Disney detours followed by a rapid conclusion to major subplots. This leaves the story feeling rushed and lacking proper breathing room.
Despite these narrative shortcomings, the reviewer found the experience charmingly endearing due to Sora's earnest optimism, friendship monologues, and the delightful integration into familiar Disney settings.
