Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory

Melody of Memory is a homage to the magical music crafted by Yoko Shimomura, which pays homage to the many beloved Disney and Pixar films that appear across the series. The music is now combined with rhythm-based game-play that is both enjoyable and difficult.

To a novice in the realm of rhythm games, it was very easy to get into the game-play loop, and simply playing the game felt rewarding due to the beautiful soundtrack and imagery that accompanied every level. As a veteran Kingdom Hearts player, I was also hit with frequent feelings of nostalgia, reminding me of my first experience with this amazing franchise.

This game even features a multiplayer mode, which is rather unpolished compared to typical co-op settings, but provides additional enjoyment after completion of the game. And as with every Kingdom Hearts entry, simply playing the game rewards you with a progression of the narrative, giving us insight of what to expect for the much awaited Kingdom Hearts 4.