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

6. The Worlds Are Absolutely Gorgeous

The assortment of Disney locations to fight in and explore in Kingdom Hearts 3 is made up of seven stunning recreations and expansions of beloved worlds...Playing on PlayStation 4 Pro or Xbox One X, there is some impressive parity with the 3D animated films, and it’s all backed by beautiful orchestral takes on the movies’ classic themes, a staple of the franchise that I continue to love. Seriously, I audibly “wow”’ed at the realm of the gods in Hercules’ Mount Olympus and the rolling hills of Tangled’s Corona. - IGN

One of the strengths of Kingdom Hearts 3 is the care and attention it pays to bringing Disney's worlds to life, which, in turn, makes being in them all the more exciting. You get to wander around Andy's bedroom as a diminutive toy version of Sora, scaling his walls and jumping on his toys, before making a trip to the mall. - Gamespot

To the shock of absolutely nobody, one of the big highlights of KH3 is its collection of Disney-themed worlds, with particular praise being lavished on the Toy Story 3 and Pirates of the Caribbean locales.

Square Enix has been roundly lauded for representing the various beloved properties with a stunning level of visual detail while also keeping the tone consistent with what's come before.

It's undeniable nostalgia bait and IP porn, yes, but it appears to be well executed enough to not seem especially cynical. Basically, if you're a Disney fan, you have to play this game.