This game is amazing, there is some product placement because some of the game's characters are final fantasy or disney characters, but this is a great game. There is violence, but you use a giant key to fight, there is no blood, sometimes enemies will give out little health bubbles. While some boss battles are a little scary, there's nothing too disturbing.
Kingdom Hearts 2
(2006, Video Games - Role Playing Games, Rated E10+, Play it on: PlayStation 2)
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Great graphics, great story, great sequel. Tweens.
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for Ages 11 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of Kingdom Hearts 2 was written by Jeremy Gieske
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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What’s the Story?
Players familiar with the first Kingdom Hearts installment and Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories for the Game Boy Advance will recognize the characters and plot style in KINGDOM HEARTS 2. Once again, memories, the parting and uniting of close friendships, love, and mystery are all intertwined in the complex plot. Sora returns as the protagonist (here a teen), and characters are either from Disney movies or the Final Fantasy series of games. Chosen by the "keyblade" (a magical key/sword), Sora and his friends Donald Duck and Goofy are tasked with a number of missions, some set in Disney backdrops such as Aladdin's Agrabah or Beast's Castle (from Beauty and the Beast), as they fight to defeat an evil, mummy-wrapped king. Players defeat the enemies in action-packed fighting sequences, which continue to be bloodless and gore-free.
Is It Any Good?
A deep, involving storyline and outstanding graphics make Kingdom Hearts 2 a worthy sequel. From flying to missions in a fully customizable "gummi ship" (co-piloted by no less than Chip and Dale!) to talking to Minnie Mouse or traveling through the 100-acre woods, this game has a lot of fun surprises tucked up its sleeve -- including great mini-missions. Overall, with a playing time of easily over 30 hours, Kingdom Hearts 2 offers a lot of value and a lot of entertainment.
Publisher’s Details
Developer: Square Enix USA Inc
Released on: 04/28/2006, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Mild Blood, Use of Acohol, Violence
Released on: 04/28/2006, Price: $49.99, not online enabled
ESRB Rating: E10+ for Mild Blood, Use of Acohol, Violence
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
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- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
good game, not much wrong with it.
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I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
- My concerns are:
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Easy to play
good game, not much wrong with it.
This game is amazing, there is some product placement because some of the game's characters are final fantasy or disney characters, but this is a great game. There is violence, but you use a giant key to fight, there is no blood, sometimes enemies will give out little health bubbles. While some boss battles are a little scary, there's nothing too disturbing.
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I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
the bobo
the heartless!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Easy to play
Sequel is better than the original
This is my favorite game. I am like, a huge nerd for this game (I have Kingdom Hearts T-shirts, plushies, posters, you name it). I'd say the best part of the game is the new enemies that you face. This is why KH2 is better than the first one.
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I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
- Safety isn't an issue
- Easy to play
GREATEST GAME EVER!!!!
@jjbeanz and any other adult who thinks that the wrist is slit: It was the palm to release a curse, and for God's sake it's made by a Japanese company, that is what they wear, in school girls wear short skirts, get over it. =P
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