The game uses the same core menu-based system that has been the hallmark of the series, but there have been several new elements that have streamlined the gameplay substantially. While subtle changes and improvements have been made to Kingdom Hearts’ battle system over the years, Birth by Sleep represents the biggest leap forward for the series yet. You could get a basic grasp of the story by just playing through a single character’s story mode, but in order to get the full scope of the events of the story, a single playthrough with each of the characters is recommended. Although each character’s story takes you to the same worlds, the events change and your interactions and dialog will be considerably different. However, after some plot points, the player is able to pick which character they want to play through the story as.
The game starts off simply by introducing the player to the battle system and the game’s three main heroes: Terra, Ventus and Aqua. Set before the adventures of Sora, the game sets out to provide answers for all the unanswered questions in the games released thus far, even Kingdom Hearts 358/2 days. It is a prequel, taking place ten years before the original Kingdom Hearts. In fact, Birth By Sleep is easily on par (and even surpasses in some instances) with its PlayStation 2 predecessors.īirth By Sleep isn’t a continuation of the series per se. Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep may be presented on a small screen, but that doesn’t hinder it in any way. While it is easy to approach this title with some trepidation considering its history, if you skip this title, you are missing out. However, fans worldwide were disappointed to learn this cutscene was part of a prequel destined for the PSP handheld. An impressive cutscene following the final battle convinced fans that the third game, in what was assumed would be a trilogy, wouldn’t be far behind. When Kingdom Hearts 2 was released in 2005, word immediately broke out about its successor, Kingdom Hearts 3.
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