My first DQ game and therefore my standard for the series. I dropped this game twice because of the slow opening and came back to see if i was just letting myself down by not playing it...i will never make that mistake again with this series. One of the most fun and entertaining games i have ever played with characters that are loved through every arc of the story. There are twists and dark moments i never even thought could happen in this game which made it even harder to drop after becoming hooked. Sensational story lines for each member coupled with the funky art style Akira cultivated for this series makes this cartoony world feel so alive and cared for. People that love this genre should enjoy everything this game presents to you as the only flaws this game has to me is the beginning/intro, my younger self couldn't fathom getting through it but he was stupid and has now seen the light of the Luminary

After playing KH1 and being moderately bored or disappointed with the fanfare it received I jumped straight into 2. Same feelings as the first game but this KH2 controls exceptionally and is fun to explore from beginning to end, if you have any interest in it. The game is good but I have to accept the series is not for me as I can’t be hooked on what’s happening on my screen as I just never start to care but I can tell im playing a decent game since the urge to turn it off only happens when im in a cutscene. I know the fans will hold this one as their savior as the best ps2 game but when it comes to me caring about anything happening on the screen this game just can’t do anything for me outside of some fun fights and goofy voices. Great game but maybe just too late for me to care about anything going on in it. I am excited for KH4 because if they can make something half as fun as this then add a storyline I can mesh with it could easily be an magical experience