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Kingdom Hearts 2

(2006, Video Games - Role Playing Games, Rated E10+, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 11.
  • Is it any good?

    5.0
  • Common Sense says

    Great graphics, great story, great sequel. Tweens.

updated 07.04.08

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
  • Messages:

    Friendship, kindness, loyalty, and a host of other good values can be found in the main characters.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence :

    Although the weapons are atypical (the main character uses a giant key), the battles are pretty intense. Almost completely bloodless.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Final Fantasy characters, many Disney characters, and references to Disney movies.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Pirates and other characters swig alcohol.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Kingdom Hearts 2

Parents need to know that this game has a lot of (mostly bloodless) action-packed fighting scenes. The plot does demonstrate the importance of friendships, loyalty, and kindness, but the characters and backdrops are from Disney movies or the Final Fantasy series of games. Parents also need to know that the GBA version's cartoonish graphics are more realistic in the PS2 version, making the violence much more in your face. The biggest difference between this game and its previous installments is the introduction of creepier enemies, and there are some pirates who drink.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about this game's unique mixture of Final Fantasy and Disney characters. Does the use of existing and familiar characters diminish or increase the game's appeal? If you were creating a video game, would you make up your own character, or use one that you already liked?
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  1. Kid Reviewer
    Age 11
    Lives in North Carolina
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Great game!

    This has a really nice message of staying on track to find those who you want most. It has a wonderful storyline, and it has the all-time Disney movies. It has great characters, including Organization XIII, Disney characters and the lead characters, Sora, Riku, and Kairi. I've played this game over and over again, and it still makes me cry. The storyline is kind of hard to get a grip on but once you get it, you love it. Play it today! I love it!

  2. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Arizona
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 1.0

    Awsome game, it's on my Top Five Favorites.

    Bloodless, compelling, and very involving. The game focuses (as with most other games) on the battle between light and dark- good and bad. The strange, but all too awsome blend of Final Fantasy and Disney, makes the game, funny and action packed. THINGS PARENTS SHOULD WORRY ABOUT. The game has lots of Disney like magic- as well as some unexplainable supernatral things that happen. The violence in the game is fighting mostly abstract enemies with a strange wepeon called a Keyblade. (There are other wepeons wielded by other characters such as, swords, ninja stars, ex.) The time it takes (took me well over 30 hours), and how involved your child may get in the game should be a concern. For those of you who looked at the E10 rating and blood and alcohol reference, let me assure you that both these are very minimum. Blood- Pirates of the Carribean, cutscene where a bloody coin is being dropped to lift the curse (just like in the movie). Alcohol Reference- Again, Pirates of the Carribean, Jack Sparrow talking about rum.

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    I Recommend to All!

    This is definitely my favorite video game of all time. There are parts that are a little creepier than in the first two installments, but it's actually easier game-play wise. Honestly I think it's a lot better in ALL aspects of the game, just just the graphics and the playability. There are a lot more mini-games and you actually get to see King Mickey for the first time! I Recommend it to anyone who likes playing games like these, especially fans of previous Square Enix titles.

  4. Teen Reviewer
    Age 17
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    A "must get" for Square Enix or RPG fans

    A fantastic game. I really don't like RPG games, but this one got my attention at once. It's good to see that Disney gets more serious, instead of just releasing kids games for the consoles. But like all RPG's, I think this one fits for teens. Kids just don't have the patience to follow the story, without skipping every movie. Also, the menus can be pretty hard to understand for younger kids. And since it contains blood and drinking (From Pirates of The Carribean) and some touching moments, I'll say what I said before: Fits best for a Teen (13+) audience.

  5. Teen Reviewer
    Age 14
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 1.0

    AWESOMENESS!!!

    AMAZING story, AMAZING action, AMAZING fun! The only REAL violence is in the Pirate world, which has a little bit of blood in it, but still fun for all ages.

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