Graphics: 75
These graphics arn't the best we've seen on the PS2, but still fun to look at. The characters are well distributed and detailed. The environments are, as expected, colorful. Although, the surrounding look like the walls in a child's bedroom. Average graphics get an average score.
Sound: 70
I will come out and say it right now. I dislike any form of Disney music, sfx, and anything else like that. Still, it wouldn't be fair to give sound anything less than 70. Keep in mind what you will be listening to as you play KH. The voice casting comes from most of the classic disney characters of the past. Expect vocal talents from Haley Jo Osment, Lance Bass, and many more who are new to the Disney franchise.
Replay Value: 60
Bottom line: Unless you want to choose a different path in a new game, nothing makes a second trip through special. Collecting items, dalmations, and trinities to obtain new items. And mini-games, not much to expect here.
Control: 85
I have got to hand it to Squaresoft. They took a game with the hack-n-slash/ RPG/ Adventure/ Plaform game and did a good job with controls. It may take a while, but by the time you reach the second planet, you will be hacking away at heartless. Thankfully, an option is available for toggling AUTO-LOCK on/off. After a while, auto-lock just gets in the way and makes KH frustrating and difficult.
Fun: 94
Bonus points to KH for making the game so fun. A wide selection of magic, several playable characters, and a few great summons. Boss fights are exciting and the heartless are fun to hack away at.
Story: 96
Three teens are set on an island. One boy (Riku) decides it is time to leave. A young boy (Sora-you) is surprised by a group of dark beings (heartless). Along the way, Sora obtains a 'Keyblade', finds two unlikely friends (Donald Duck & Goofy), and the three are set on a quest to lock keyholes in mysterious worlds (based upon Disney tales). To me, this is an interesting idea and a new concept. Basically, FF + Disney = Fun. Its the simple equation that we needed all along.
Bottom Line: In what I expected to be crap, I found interesting concept. Who would have thought Disney and Squaresoft were so good together.
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