User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-19

   The story line is better than some games I have played, but definitely not better than the PS2 KH games. A lot of reviewers complained about the panel system, but I had no problems with it since you figure it out pretty quickly. The gameplay itself is really simple and you won't be doing much more than smashing the A button or flying around during boss fights. The worst part of this game is that after almost every mission you get a cut scene where Roxas, Axel and Xion sit down to eat their sea-salt ice cream. They talk about their feelings and bore you to death, on top of that the game designers used the same animation over and over again to the point where you don't want to pick up the game lest you have to watch more cut-scenes of them eating sea-salt ice cream. If you play this game, just skip the sea salt ice cream scenes, they do nothing for the game, really. Overall I'd give this game 3/5 stars. The story only makes any sense at the end and you fight the same heartless over and over again which doesn't make the gameplay exciting.
   
   User: A. Sokolova
   Rating:
   Summary: No more icecream
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-18

   KH 358/2 days is a great installment to the popular KH series. The panel system is interesting, but also makes it hard to bring all you need. The magic is also different (such as cure cura and curaga) and makes magic even more obsolete. The gameplay follows other KH games perfectly. Mission mode is also fun, and lets you play as many previously unplayable characters(although Donald and Goofy should be stronger, they saved the world). Overall, this is a fun game that should be any KH fans library, although newbies should stick with #1.
   
   User: $review.reviewer.Names
   Rating:
   Summary: Great Game with a few kinks
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-14

   Actually, I purchased this for a Christmas gift, I'm assuming my son will like it, and it hasn't even gotten out of the box yet :)
   
   User: Sandra Lassman
   Rating:
   Summary: New KH
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 2
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-11

   The game is totally awesome! Although some of the missions are a bit tough, the characters you can play are amazing to play as to complete those missions! The status changes in the game may be a bit frustrating, but once you get past that, you might find that the game is worth more than it is sold for! The best game so far is right on this very page, just waiting to be bought. So what are you waiting for?
   
   User: $review.reviewer.Names
   Rating:
   Summary: LOVE IT!
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-10

   The game plays pretty similarly to kingdom hearts, except for the non linear gameplay. The music and graphics are great, as would be expected of square enix, and the cutscene cinematics look no less impressive than those of Kingdom Hearts 2. The scope of the game isn't as epic as kingdom hearts or kingdom hearts 2, but that is probably due to limitations from cartridge size. The control scheme seems kind of lacking, and I find that quite often the controls are subpar due to the limited buttons and lack of joysticks, as the 2 control schemes are restrictive in either the quick spells or the viewing controls. In many instances when casting higher particle spells around large bossish units, the DS has significant stutter/lag. So perhaps square enix was slightly too ambitious in what they wished to accomplish on the DS.
   
   User: Franklin Chang
   Rating:
   Summary: kingdom <3
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

Chronologically set between the events of Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (pronounced "Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days Over Two") is the newest installment on the Nintendo DS of the wildly popular role-playing game series. Featuring supporting details of Kingdom Hearts II character Roxas, as well as single and multiplayer modes and the new "Panel System" game mechanic, it is destined to be find a cherished place of its own in the beloved RPG franchise. All your favorite characters. View larger. 2-4 multiplayer support. View larger. New "Panel System" gameplay mechanic. View larger. Story In Kingdom Hearts, Sora turned the Keyblade on himself in order to release Kairi’s heart, but his heart was also released in the process. This brought about the creation of Roxas, Sora’s "Nobody." Yet Roxas has no recollection of his previous life, which is unusual for a Nobody. He joins Organization XIII and slowly begins to discover the truth behind his existence and the Organization itself. As time passes he meets and befriends the fourteenth member of the Organization, who also has no recollection of her past. It is a strange coincidence. What will Roxas see during his time in the Organization? What is the connection between him, Sora, and the fourteenth member? And what becomes of them? Dive into the heart of the Kingdom Hearts storyline’s biggest secrets. Panel System Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days contains a new gameplay mechanic referred to as the "Panel System." These panels serve as a means to equip and customize character's levels, items, magic, weapons, abilities, armor and accessories. But more than just a means of access, panels also facilitate progression through the game in that certain items, spells, etc. necessary for progression cannot be used, or at least used to their full potential, until their panels are equipped. Once done though, not only can these be used, in many cases through the use of "Link Panels", which can be used in conjunction with other panels, thus allowing for special item and ability creation. Multiplayer Not only does Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days allow for team-based gameplay utilizing the franchises standard AI partners functionality, it also contains exciting cooperative and competitive multiplayer options. In both these options players can join together with additional players in DS multi-card play over a DS Wi-Fi connection. The cooperative mode is the real showcase option though, allowing players to team up with up to three friends and engage in mission play that is distinct from the story driven mode of the single player campaign. During these battles players choose from one of the fourteen members of Organization XIII, each wielding different weapons, skills, and stats. The multiplayer campaign also features hidden characters including favorite characters from the Kingdom Hearts and Disney universe including Sora, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey and Riku. In addition, although dialog between characters and player in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 is limited to text, within multiplayer modes players will have access to a chat system for communication which displays responses on a single screen, allowing for complete exchanges and conversations between players in context. Key Features Familiar action-packed Kingdom Hearts gameplay that has captivated fans worldwide. The brand new "Panel System" that allows you to customize Roxas’ arsenal by placing abilities, items, and weapon parts into allotted slots. Learn about the origins of the "Organization XIII" name. A series-first multiplayer mode, allowing up to 4 players to control any Organization XIII member. Additional unlockable characters in multiplayer modes, including: Sora, Donald, Goofy, King Mickey and Riku. Get to know the members of Organization XIII, including the mysterious fourteenth member. Finally experience the Kingdom Hearts storyline’s missing chapter.

Product Details

1. Finally experience the "Kingdom Hearts" storyline missing chapter.
2. Familiar action-packed "Kingdom Hearts" gameplay that has captivated fans worldwide.
3. Panel System, a brand new system that allows you to customize Roxas arsenal by placing abilities, items, and weapon parts into allotted slots.
4. A series-first multiplayer mode, allowing up to 4 players to control any Organization XIII member.
5. Get to know the members of Organization XIII, including the mysterious fourteenth member and learn about the origins of the "Organization XIII" name.