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Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance

Square Enix · Jul 31, 2012

3DS

Everyone10+

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In preparation for an impending threat, Sora and Riku enter the Sleeping Worlds to take the Mark of Mastery exam. They will face new enemies and make new friends in worlds they’ve never set foot in. If they can successfully unlock seven Sleeping Keyholes and return to their world, they will retrieve a great power and be deemed true Keyblade Masters. New gameplay features such as Flowmotion, Reality Shift, and the introduction of Dream Eaters will elevate the acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS experience to new heights.

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Nintendo 3DS

Critic 7.8 (28 critics) · Gamer 9.6

8.4

Critic reviews

  • Inside Gaming

    Jason Jasicki · Aug 22, 2012

    9.0
    If you call yourself a Kingdom Hearts fan then you have to check this one out. Even if you’re not familiar with the series, Dream Drop Distance is a good starting point for newcomers. Just don’t expect to completely understand the story.
  • RPG Site

    David Kreinberg · Aug 18, 2012

    7.0
    Despite some glaring flaws keeping it from greatness, Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is an enjoyable addition to the series. The speedy and dynamic combat coupled with intense boss battles make this an appealing entry for some, but the poor camera controls and positioning, cumbersome systems, and a story that is as convoluted as it is inaccessible to newcomers makes this a tough sell for anyone that hasn't followed the series from the beginning.
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  • Game Revolution

    Blake Peterson · Aug 01, 2012

    9.0
    That said, Dream Drop Distance looks amazing. In fact, it may be the best-looking game in the series, with strongly utilized 3D and some of the highest production value on the 3DS to date.
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  • Joystiq

    Nathan Grayson · Aug 01, 2012

    6.0
    Here's hoping Square Enix decides to perform some flaw-flushing open-heart surgery on the series before its next entry, because hiding the messy bits under arbitrary new systems clearly isn't doing it any favors.
  • Games Radar+

    Lucas Sullivan · Jul 31, 2012

    8.0
    It adds a novel element of strategy to your macro-level gameplay: you’ll need to plan ahead for the appropriate times to drop, lest you get ripped out of your body mid-battle. We learned the hard way that dropping during a boss fight restarts the encounter – a groan-worthy setback, but one that’s easily learned from, and unlikely to be repeated.
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  • Cheatcc

    Becky Cunningham · Jul 31, 2012

    8.0
    For anybody interested primarily in the action, activities, and likeable characters rather than in following a coherent story, Kingdom Hearts 3D [Dream Drop Distance] is a great addition to the 3DS library.
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Gamer reviews

  • Takuma Tickey

    Jul 6, 2021 · 3DS

    10

    ずっと好きなシリーズです。

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