Kingdom Hearts 2 (PlayStation 2)
common sense media says
Great graphics, great story, great sequel. Tweens.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
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.
Educational value:
Not applicable.
Violence:
Although the weapons are atypical (the main character uses a giant key), the battles are pretty intense. Almost completely bloodless.
Sex:
Not applicable.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Final Fantasy characters, many Disney characters, and references to Disney movies.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Pirates and other characters swig alcohol.
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ImXero
parent
parent
The complete review.
Well, let me start by telling you that if your child is 10 years old, they are mature enough to play this game. And in this review, I'll be explaining everything about this game to the last sliver. First off, you need to know that Disney did not create this game. This was made by "Square-Enix". This was a result of Disney hiring this game development team for their game. And the team is from Japan. So, in Japan, their cartoons, (Anime here in the west), they try to make their characters either good looking, or eye appealing. So, that's what some of the female characters are designed as. Kairi, has a strange attire. It un-zips from the bottom, and it is very short. It's almost sexually appealing. There is also a reference to prostitution in this game. "Pleasurable company". And the drinking is at a minimum. So is the blood. There is a lot of fighting in this game. No dismemberment of any sort. And this game has good morales. Fight for the good, and conquer the evil. Kingdom Hearts II has touched my heart with all of it's magic it holds. There is no doubt, that I love this game. Your child will love it too. But, be sure to talk your child about when it's okay to stand up for something that's right. Fighting isn't always the answer. But in this game, it's the solution.
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mkalv
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
Great RPG
I just can't describe all the great things about this game. Its fun, great animation, cool characters, cool villains, cool battle system, interesting plot, etc.
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Arya Raiin
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Great
Kingdom Hearts II is excellent, but there are a few problems. The camera is annoying, excruciating consumerism, and there's a lot of button smashing. The story is excellent despite the consumerism. However I will warn that you do fight people in this game. The animation has to be some of the best I've seen on the PS2.
If you or your child are Disney or Final Fantasy fans you'll probably love this game like I do.
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Diligo
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
Should this game be rated T?
To me I think this is the best game ever to get for your PS2 the story is amasing the manga is truly amasing also and the KeyBlade makes a super cool sword like weapon. But there was almost endless fighting but bloodless even thou the box sayes theres blood in it. Some parents were afraid of letting there kids play KH2 and think that it should be T. But to me I dont think it should be T i mean this game is sopose to be for kids so ya it still is a fun game.
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nintenkid
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
This is the best series ever created. End of story
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misamane isawesome
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
excellent but dark
really good even for teens,but sometimes the game gets dark like when (spoiler) axel commits suicide ny using his ultimate attack
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marioguy10
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Could This Be The Best PS2 Game Ever? Or Could It Be Just Another Disney Game?
I think that the places of Disney characters in a action rpg is an amazing idea! Everything in this game was place out perfectly. The different environments you get to explore, boss battles and even the music were just perfect! The challenge is high in this game. It will take you 7-8 hours depending on your choice of level. Sora is a very good role model. He is not afraid to sacrifice himself to save his friends. He does use his keyblade in all fights but overall he is very brave. The game is easy to pick up and play but gets harder as you progress. You don't even have to worry about safety. The pirates in the pirates of the Caribbean level do drink alcohol and the challenge may be hard but if you look at the whole package it is amazing! Buy it now!
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PlaystehPiano
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
By far one of the best PS2 titles
How do you describe a game like KINGDOM HEARTS 2? This is, by far, my favorite video game of all time. How stupid of me to not get KINGDOM HEARTS first before the second... I had so much reading to do :p. But when I was done, I realized just how monumental the story is. The combination of FINAL FANTASY and Disney characters gels like no one's business. I'm not spoiling anything, so I'll just give my impression. Gameplay mechanics are amazing- but there's A LOT of button mashing. Be ready for hitting triangle to do epic attacks and moves on giant monsters. All the aspects of FINAL FANTASY are thrown in there- towns, magic (same names), all that jazz. KINGDOM HEARTS 2 is very linear, however. Half the time you're running in a set path with a couple of branching ones... but not much freedom there. However, the cutscenes are really good, by far one of the best on the PS2. It's easily paced out, even for a long game. The Disney worlds make the game less dark and foreboding and give you a chance to relax, play lots of minigames, laugh a little, and along the way save characters from the Heartless and Nobodies, as well as bosses. BY FAR this is a must have on the PS2. (Quick note- KINGDOM HEARTS has an anime series, Disney characters -Disney being a mass franchise-, FINAL FANTASY characters - FINAL FANTASY being a mass franchise-, and lots of promotional offers and branching titles. Be ready to be in the series for a long time. There's the consumerism for ya!)
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brendonblaze
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
now you see kingdom hearts ishould be for 11 cause in the game u fight monsters like heartless or nobodies and some people if u are soposed to fight them but i tell u the game is not inappropriate for kids its just fun really so yeah 10 to11 is good andit should stay at E 10+
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Nuno17xD
adult
adult
any age
Best Game ever made, and it's ok for kids
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joshua martinez
adult
adult
11 and up.
Kingdom Hearts 2 is one of the best Disney RPG games ever good for your young kids but parents there's only two things you need to worry about in this game the violence is pretty intense also the pirate cartoons drink and smoke there is a positive message though it's about Friendship, kindness, and loyalty.
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truememories
adult
adult
awesome
Ithink its a really good game and it also teaches people that you can choose what you want to do in life and that what you choose can affect the rest of your life.
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internetpro
kid, 11 years old
kid, 11 years old
Will love it
what are you talking 10 not age appropriate I play it and obsessed I think it is age appropriate or at least iffy Lots of tweens play this We have seen achohal every where too even in lego pirates so I recall there is no blood its just sparkles left behind and when marluxia attacks its red petals
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AmyFu
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
The Review
Let me get this straight, this game deserves 5 stars!This is the best series ever created. Period
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thegamer67
teen, 15 years old
teen, 15 years old
Kingdom AWESOME :D
One of the best games I have ever played! There is violence but no blood. Though in one scene when Hercules is fighting the Hydra green blood can be seen. Only for a few seconds though. If you have to decide for your child. Let him play it, good role models. No blood, or gore. Good clean fun.
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OtakuKing
adult
adult
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.
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Darkdani17
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
awesome for everyone!
This is AwEsOmE! and my 11 year old sister says its off the hook! I love disney and being able to play along side my favorite characters is super kool. The second one (which is this one) is much easier to play than the first one
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