KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is a premium action game from Square Enix. This packages and remasters the first six stories in the Kingdom Hearts series, featuring iconic Disney characters interacting with original Square characters. In these adventure games, you follow Sora who wields the Keyblade as he explores various Disney worlds with Mickey, Goofy, and Donald Duck.

Improved texture quality and the availability of both versions make KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- a must-have for new RPG enthusiasts as well as fans of the franchise. Also, check out Kingdom Hearts III.

Experience previously limited releases, plus new content

As mentioned, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- contains the first six stories in the series. However, the release and re-release timelines are confusing, with some being limited releases or region exclusives of earlier entries. Below are the official games included in the ReMIX:

• KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX: This is the 2002 Japan-exclusive release of the first game, featuring English voice acting with Japanese subtitles plus new content not included in the international version.
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories: A full remake of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories originally limited to Japan and North American releases only.
• KINGDOM HEARTS II FINAL MIX: A reissue of Kingdom Hearts II that contains new game content, cutscenes, boss battles, and more.
• KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD cutscene compilation): Told from the perspective of Roxas, this Nintendo DS original has a storyline that overlaps with the first game.
• KINGDOM HEARTS Birth by Sleep FINAL MIX: The 2011 reissue of the sixth mainline entry, this version includes content and gameplay changes not included in the 2010 Japan-only release.
• KINGDOM HEARTS Re:coded (HD cutscene compilation): Port of the original mobile-only Kingdom Hearts Coded, first released in 2008.

Additionally, the first three titles above are in the collection Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX, while the last three are in the Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX.

In most entries, you follow the adventures of Sora and the Disney trio as they explore different worlds. He fights against the Heartless, and later on against Organization XIII. Sora’s adventures send the player to iconic fairy tale worlds such as that of Agrabah, teaming up with Aladdin to save that particular world. The games also include card game mechanics and puzzles to solve.

Also, the games in this set now include the Japanese and International versions, with a wide range of differences from design to story content. However, saved data between these versions are non-transferable. Aside from that, there have been reported issues between some games in this set and certain GPU models. These issues cause the game to freeze and crash, preventing further progress.

The definitive entry to the Kingdom Hearts franchise

Whether you’re looking for a nostalgic experience or outright new to Kingdom Hearts, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- is definitely the best place to start. It contains the best versions of the first six entries in the story, plus graphics remastered again to match modern standards. Aside from the version restrictions and the known issues with certain graphics card models, this is worth the price.