The arrival of the Kingdom Hearts series on Steam sparks a mix of excitement and nostalgia among fans, evoking cherished memories and introducing these timeless classics to new players. While the beloved formula of Disney-infused worlds, rich RPG mechanics, and captivating storylines continues to delight, the port is marred by technical issues, particularly affecting users with AMD GPUs. Fans express hope for future fixes and improvements to address these problems. Despite these shortcomings, the overwhelming sentiment remains positive, driven by the series' enduring charm and the warm reception to its Steam debut.
Positive Points
Nostalgic and cherished childhood memories for many playersLoved for its enchanting Disney realms and memorable charactersRuns well on high-end PCs and the Steam Deck without major issuesTimeless classics with enduring charm, even after two decadesVibrant environments and unforgettable characters brought to life in enhanced graphics and soundOffers a captivating blend of Disney whimsy, JRPG depth, and heartwarming storytellingGood Steam launch discount and achievement and Steam cloud supportHighly replayable with an extensive amount of content providing hundreds of hours of gameplayCherished soundtrack and immersive battle mechanics praised by fansPositive impact on players' lives beyond mere entertainmentNegative Points
Performance issues such as audio crackling and random crashes on some systems, particularly those with AMD GPUsSome players report frame rate issues and graphical inconsistenciesMissing features like Japanese voice overs, control remapping for controllers, and ultrawide supportPort retains bugs and problems from previous releases on other platforms like the Epic Games StoreAI-upscaled textures receiving mixed reception, with some appearing poorly doneOccasional game-breaking bugs requiring use of task manager to close the gameSome discontent over having bought the game multiple times on different platformsMixed Points
Some issues with high refresh rates, such as breakage of in-game cutscenes and general gameplay at rates above 60 FPSStill awaiting fixes for known problems that persisted since the Epic Games Store versionCommunity hopes for improvements or patches to address current technical issuesCommon Themes
Excitement and nostalgia over the release of a favorite game series on SteamFrustration with technical issues, especially regarding stability with certain GPUsAppreciation for the game's storytelling, world-building, and character developmentMixed responses to the quality of AI-upscaled textures and port featuresGratitude for the inclusion of the series on Steam, but disappointment over existing port issuesUpdated 6/14/2024, 7:17:03 AM UTC
