Kingdom Hearts 3 Reviews: 9 Early Reactions You Need To See

8. The New Combat System Is AWESOME

The bulk of Kingdom Hearts 3's gameplay, however, is in its sword-swinging, magic-conjuring combat, which feels fast, frenetic, and spectacular in its cinematic flourishes...The most noticeable change is in its fluidity; Sora moves between enemies quickly, delivering a barrage of attacks, seamlessly transitioning into casting Fira to set enemies ablaze or Cura to recover health. There's a pleasing forward momentum to all the battles, as you zip around dispatching enemies in quick succession. - Gamespot

The action-packed combat is fast and fluid, testing your twitch skills and ability to recognize attack patterns. The battlefields are chaotic, which can be overwhelming, but the arsenal of options you have to eliminate foes is staggering. - Game Informer

The wide array of combat options...mixes moves from past Kingdom Hearts games (with some modern revisions) and some exciting ones that are entirely new...The new summoning system, called Attraction Flow, is a particular favorite of mine because it allows you to call in Disney park-like rides into the midst of battle. - IGN

There has been near-universal praise for KH3's refined combat system, which builds on the series' already uniquely fast-paced and dynamic fisticuffs and brings it into the contemporary gaming sphere.

The prevailing sentiment is that the game gives players an insane number of options for approaching any particular battle, ensuring that despite how busy it gets, the player feels incredibly capable for the vast majority of the game.

There is perhaps an unfortunate side effect of this, though, which may rub some fans up the wrong way...