I enjoyed this game's thick plotline as well as the gameplay. I found the battle style very unique in the sense that it tries to combine the best aspects of virtually every battle system. It was quite a challenge, admittedly. I found myself playing bosses numerous times before finally defeating them, but that made victory all the more enjoyable. I also liked that there are two versions of the game, the default one and the one you unlock after beating the default. I did not like concept of assmebling decks, though, for although I appreciate games which take strategy to win, I found that this consumed too much time and had too many specific requirements and limitations. Violence is entirely fantasy and minimal at that. The only reason I would not recommend it for players as young as six is that I fear they would not be able to grasp the storyline as well as slightly older players. Depending on the child's reading comprehension skills, the age at which they would be ready for this game varies. If you're into RPG's like me, pick up this game.

Card-battling takes a while to get used to, but most will get the hang of it in a short time. This game is fun, addictive, and best of all, challenging, but not overly so. My only dislike about this game is how the cut-scenes (dialogue, etc.) are very lengthy and full of fluff. Otherwise, this is a great game.

Please, for the love of god, don't base your understanding of kingdom hearts on this game. I didn't enjoy it that much other than the great story line. It really is not that fun, but I absolutely LOVE the kingdom hearts games. If you're going to play this game, make sure you play the first one before you do. I personally hope Kingdom Hearts is going to continue going in the direction it started going with Kingdom Hearts II. I liked the first one a little better, but I like the T elements that were introduced. The second one definitly should have been rated T, but this one is right in it's E rating. There is almost nothing bad in this game as far as violence, just little card battles. There is only one swear word. The story may be a little more mature, but there's not problem with allowing your 9 year olds play this game. Just make sure they play the first one before they do.

I love this game! I only got this to fill in some things from KH2 (and for pure enjoyment). Younger kids might not get the storyline, it's kind of confusing. You also have to use a card-based fighting style, which is confusing for me (I just mash the 'a' button and see how far I go). Some boss battles are difficult and make me change my deck so I could progress through the storyline. This game is not just one game, but two! When you beat the game as Sora, you could play as somebody else! That means you get to see the story in a whole new perspective. Ok, here's the basic review: 1. This game is complicated. Some younger kids might not understand the storyline and gameplay. 2. Language is mild and one character uses 'hell' once in the game. 3. Violence is not a big issue. You whack a heartless until it fades away. 4. The storyline is excellent if you are old enough to understand it. 5. *SPOILER* The main character (Sora) forgives a girl (Namine) for messing around with his memories (he couldn't remember very much, and Namine replaced a lot of his true memories with false ones). 6. *SPOILER* Sora keeps trying to help his friend ("Riku"), even though "Riku" says he doesn't want his help and attacks him. I would reccomend this game for anyone 10+