This is a review of the 1.5 Final Mix version on PC (Epic Games,) but I technically played this on PS2 when I was very little. I didn't get too far since I was a smooth brain babey, but I have fond memories roaming around Traverse Town and liking how warm it was.

To say the least, now getting around to playing this game in full, I'm very happy with what I played. KH1 is a bit jank and confusing sometimes, but with the guidance of some friends who are already into the series, I was able to get through it smoothly. The combat is pretty simple and fun, and gets more intricate the more you level up. The Disney and Final Fantasy mix is odd but honestly super fun to see how it all goes together.

I think now playing this leaves me more confused than anything on how people could see this as a bad game. It challenges you to experiment with what you have; Making you use your items, abilities and strategize to the fullest like any other RPG. To put it simply, you cannot go into this thinking you can simply button mash; As certain Heartless will CERTAINLY punish you for even thinking about it.

The bosses especially will test your patience, but if you stick to it, you're met with satisfying victory.

In terms of the story, I didn't have too much of a hard time following what was happening. Its actually pretty simple as long as you're paying attention. I feel most who don't vibe with the whole Disney Characters and FF thing turned their brains off and deemed it odd and complicated; but I haven't exactly gotten to the other entries just yet, AND I have been told to just watch some of the games' cutscenes as oppose to playing them; Since they might be undesirable compared to the main 3.

With that said, I look forward to my time with Kingdom Hearts 2 when i get around to it!