Ranking the Kingdom Hearts Games from Worst to Best

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Ranking the Kingdom Hearts games, from Worst to Best. Or is it Best to Worst? I don't know, I'm just excited to play Kingdom Hearts 3.
Twitter: / notthebeesgames

[@HyveMindsGames]

For my full thoughts on KH3 you can watch my review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5nMhaqFeLihkKc For those of you wondering where I would rank KH3 on this list, it would probably be around the middle. I didn't like it nearly as much as KH1 or KH2, so definitely below them. As for comparing it to DDD, I think KH3 is objectively a better game, but far more disappointing. My expectations for DDD were basically nothing, so I was pleasantly surprised by it (cause flowmotion is fun). Expectations were high for KH3, so it really let me down. So KH3 is around 3rd or 4th on this list.

[@sofaris576]

I kinda have to disagree on everybody being an Iditot fore not relizing that Xehanort is evil. He does play his act with Terra pretty well, Aqua and Ven barley get to interact with him and Eraques Ok I give you that but this guy is his oldest friend so I found it not too strange. The only thing that makes him obviously evil is his design but I know a Character that looks more evil but is actually a good guy so the Character design is a dumb reason fore everybody to assume he is evil. To be totally honest if I would be Terra I would not have suspected him either. I mean its an old friend of the guy who is like a father to Terra. Why should he not trust him? He is not really obviously evil beyond looking evil.

[@isthereanexho]

It was a bit disappointing after all the hype it managed to build. I didn't like how you never had to return to any of the worlds or even double back through them while you were there. Each world was also short in gameplay, but long in cutscenes. Especially Toy Box

[@SynthVoice]

_Calling Balloon "only kind of overpowered" is such absolute inaccuracy. You can beat the hardest boss in the game in under three minutes without taking even one point of damage from spamming balloon. I don't exactly recall something like that being in BBS._

[@nyalcoiley8784]

Hyve Minds you’ve literally never touched a kh game in your life have you?

[@HyveMindsGames]

Sometimes I wish I hadn't.

[@Bussy-Hunter]

I still have yet to find a game with combat as responsive as KH2. Edit: Yes, I've played every single DMC game, please stop recommending them to me.

[@HyveMindsGames]

if you ever find one let me know

[@Bussy-Hunter]

@@HyveMindsGames after 8 hours of KH3, I'm still looking.

[@HyveMindsGames]

:(

[@dangerdare4114]

Bloodborne

[@Bussy-Hunter]

@@dangerdare4114 Bloodborne's not even close to the combat in KH2. I love the game (funny enough I'm playing it as I type this) but the way you can seamlessly go from using basic attacks to magic, to items, to blocking, and literally every single option in your arsenal without dropping for a second is a feat of brilliance. I wish another game could have the number of options that KH2 had in combat and the responsiveness and fluidity to match, but sadly I don't think another game could do it without just shamelessly being a rip-off. Again I love Bloodborne, but a responsive, hyper fluid action ARPG it is not.

[@theodorexenophon7612]

Birth by Sleep Xehanort is basically prequels Palpatine

[@HyveMindsGames]

Xehanort in evil voice: "I can teach you how to channel the power of darkness to destroy your enemies and rule the world" Terra: "this guy seems totally chill and trustworthy"

[@lightyearpig12]

POWAH! UNLIMITED POOOOOWAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

[@Astraldymensions]

So KH3 Xehanort is original trilogies's Palpatine? I could see that actually.

[@ultimatehope549]

So that’s why I love Xehanort

[@CalicoJackal]

@@Astraldymensions Not really. Xehanort got redeemed and Palpatine remained an evil asshole until the end.

[@greghayes1588]

No article of clothing in existence has ever been more wack than Terra's trousers

[@Feja2503]

Not even kh1 sora's shoes? Or leon's belt fetish?

[@armandocool97]

Greg Hayes I think they're pretty cool

[@TheSeaBase]

Yeah i dont understand the hate, i love terras design. If anything his hair is goofy. I love the allusion to a samurai keyblad wielder.

[@Snacks256]

They're hakama. It's why Terra is the only character who learns Zantetsuken, he's based on a w̶e̶a̶b̶o̶o̶ samurai.

[@joxyver]

Greg Hayes yeezes are worse than terra’s clothing.i actually like his pants, it’s actually looks like it’s based on Asian culture to match his almost samurai resemblance.

[@X_Gon_Give_It_To_Ya]

KH2 is a game I can always go back and play and never get bored of it's just that good imo. It's also my favorite in the series.

Tired of, bored with.

[@spencergrady4575]

Could never get tired of it.

[@indigowendigo8165]

Final Mix makes it even cooler for me.

[@kevinsandovalgonia1537]

The Disney worlds are mostly boring, I just felt like rushing them to get to the organization fights

[@Kopke_Your_Realtor]

My nipples look like milk duds I was so disappointed in 3 that I went back and replayed the hell out of 2. I have the data fights, sephiroth and lingering will left and I’m so happy.

[@yujuslipsalot..5289]

Okay seriously, that Mickey only in pants thing? It's ridiculous that they had to explain that. I thought it was obvious that their main intention with displaying Mickey was showing him off as this memorable, heroic character just as we know him. We didn't see him the entirety of KH1, we've only heard about him from letters. Right as he finally showed up, you could immediately tell just by his iconic outfit that it's the king himself. The fact that they gave Mickey an outfit was ridiculous to begin with, but that they also justified KH1's Mickey having no outfit because it "got destroyed" is like making an entire DLC just to show why Birth by Sleep's Lingering Will doesn't have a cape even though he's portrayed with one in every other game.

[@Nero_PR]

Actually, back then they just thought about adding Mickey in classic outfit, which is the most iconic one. But then Nomura had to wrap things up when he decided to put some clothes on Mickey on the sequels. Then, he had to "fix" his mistake or the fans would go crazy (for no reason).

[@Gwoblesto189]

Did that hit a nerve ?

[@mobchao]

“358/2 isn’t that important” I’m sorry WHUT

[@sohrabje]

Exactly, I was dumfounded, since it is my fav game of the whole series, while Chain of Memories being second for its combat. I guess his opinion is just one opinion

[@BabyGirlTiny]

Its not. Its only important if you carry about Roxas and want to know who Xion is. Other than that, I'd you don't care about these characters, the game doesn't matter

[@donaldtrump2728]

@@BabyGirlTiny I mean, Roxas, Xion, and Axel are actually characters unlike the main trio of the series

[@HZOV4]

@@BabyGirlTiny for kh3 is super important. Also for kh2

[@MattyCtrains]

Thank you!! That game is very important before kh2

[@madestmadhatter]

358/2 is super important to the story. I legit thought chain was a down graded version of the original for the GBA when it came out, but I never felt lost for the lack of it. "I skipped most of the story and for some reason didn't get it's story"

[@diamondarmy5546]

The story is good but the only "important" part is Xion

[@jon6266]

@@diamondarmy5546 Not really since Roxas rejoins Sora and fights within him through all the organization members in 2. Each member tells Roxas why he betrayed them, leaving Sora confused. Roxas confronts Sora in 2 and then their is Axel's sacrifice for Roxas "awakening him."

[@Yurikon3]

Id say KH1 still is the one with the best balance between solid gameplay, challenge and story. It lacks some nuances what other entries have, but of all it feels like something primarily made as a game to be played and story serving as driving force. I must admit being subjective. For game based on Disney and FF I didn't expect it to be anything other than game of adventure. Go there, meet folks, fight the enemy and explore. Sure it can get more grander after that but it can still keep its base premise intact. The problem was that story started to convolute so much that it kinda falls into its own gimmicks. If the game's story requires to cut gameplay and require heavy emphasis on cutscenes, I think it needs to tone down some aspects and go for simpler format and focus more on characters and their interactions, because at least in KH2 it started to feel that relations between characters were shallow and lacked any true depth, at least it was not shown very well, just assumed by text. If you go look up some early concept arts for KH1 you find some where S/R/K interact. One can see from it that they are best buddies and can understand their relations being deep. Even in KH1 relations between Sora, Donald and Goofy feel a bit too shallow, not really giving that much insight why they could be the best of buddies. The problem is that KH series focus on bit too much creating convoluted world concepts and story rather than deeply investing to its characters and using those interactions as the drive for plot. It could suit better for the game which basic concept is heart, the vessel of soul.

[@RMaster7]

THANK YOU

[@BaudixLp]

you lost me after saying that you skiped cutscenes xD

[@TQsquad]

I went to the comment section after he said that... like bruh I can’t take your opinion seriously if you’re not going to experience the whole game, I don’t like kingdom hearts anymore btw

[@kickstart3974]

@@TQsquad why??? Was it kh 3?

[@TQsquad]

Kickstart the dude who made this video was skipping cutscenes so therefore his opinion on the game is irrelevant, although I do think the franchise as a whole is bad

[@kickstart3974]

@@TQsquad I meant why do you think its bad?

[@TQsquad]

Kickstart I only played KH1 and KH2 so when KH3 came out I was super confused as to why there were so many easy ways to attack ur enemies now, definitely felt like my hand was being held with all the different types of attacks basically playing the game for me, and the voice acting and the script is so cringe now that i’m older lol

[@tjmixmasta]

Good list! KH1 was my favorite. KH2 signaled the series' direction towards the 'interactive cutscene' style of gameplay, which has never been for me, but I appreciate how full of content KH2 was.

[@eziospaghettiauditore8369]

Series has been interactive cutscene with Kingdom Hearts 1 as well And it's objectively more engaging to skip through dialogue instead of just watching a movie

[@Ororo84]

My favorites are BBs and Kh2. 😁

[@onyx_vii7808]

Me too

[@katlusamv2436]

Mine as well

[@JD-pp9bp]

This guy/girl gets it. Preach it! Bbs is awesome!

[@onyx_vii7808]

@@JD-pp9bp Idk why so many people say it's bad or boring. I was compelled playing all 3 stories.

[@JD-pp9bp]

Onyx VII7 Ik right? But honestly any game with Terra, Aqua, or Ven I'm most likely going to enjoy.

[@emmetth3726]

The funniest thing to me about Re: Coded having the best command deck gameplay is that it’s not even by the same people who made to other command deck games so they knocked it out on their first attempt. Also CoM’s gameplay may not have influenced KH more but it got a spiritual successor in TWEWY

[@HyveMindsGames]

And then they put TWEWY in dream drop distance! It all comes full circle.

[@emmetth3726]

@@jonnysac77 I mean TWEWY came out before Re:Chain of memories

[@lpfan4491]

actually,com influenced kh further.its keybladecards have up and downsides and that came back in kh2s keyblades.almost no keyblade in that game is that easily powercrept while in kh1 it was all stats and almost nothing else

[@TheKingofZock]

TWEWY is also one of the best RPGs in my opinion. At the very least for handhelds.

[@TheKingofZock]

@@lpfan4491 Actually, in KH1 it was all skill.

[@theganjician9272]

I still feel to this day that Birth By Sleep should have been made on PS3 instead of PSP and the tech demo 0.2 should have been included into it as one game. Or 0.2 should have been the beginning of 3 before we play as Sora. But, going from KH2FM and watching the secret scene at the end made it seem like it was the next “Big” game of the series and then Nomura makes it for the PSP. Like BBS could have been So much better than it was with more worlds/bigger worlds. More gameplay with the three characters. It would have been awesome if it was made for PS3 back then.

[@NoctLightCloud]

Well said, I agree 100%.

[@kirbytrax8326]

0.2 was going to be KH3’s prologue but then they scratched that idea because it was too slow as the start of the game(they didn’t want people to get angry at the prologue like for KH2). Plus they didn’t know that Aqua would end up helping Mickey, they thought of that way after the game because after Coded they needed an excuse to make sure they know where Aqua is. We all know Nomura writes the games as he goes on, and that’s why we love it xD

[@NoctLightCloud]

@@kirbytrax8326 Wait! There were actually people who got angry(?) at KH2's prologue? That prologue is the most bitter-sweet intro in any game I've ever played. It made me care about Roxas and cry with him. It's probably one of the best parts in the entire franchise. And since Aqua is just as sweet as Roxas, I wouldn't have minded having 0.2 as KH3's prologue. Not at all.

[@kirbytrax8326]

NoctLightCloud Yes indeed, many people were frustrated that they had to play a so called boring 3 hours long prologue before starting the “real game” as Sora and his fancy abilities. I really liked it too and made me definitely care more about Roxas, before playing through KH2 and witnessing the prologue and the *fight* I was calling him “Ventus without personality”. I feel bad now :(

[@NoctLightCloud]

@@kirbytrax8326 I remember playing it in 2006, and it's only now that I actually hear how others felt about it. Strange how vastly different opinions can be. Cause I found Roxas' story everything but boring. I wanted to know every singe bit of it.

[@abdullahmizal1182]

Title: KH Games from worst to best Thumbnail: Time to change the rules

[@clickbaitpolice9792]

Kingdom hearts 2 FM and Persona 4 golden are literally the best 2 games I have ever played in my entire life

[@JackisJack_]

You, my friend, have incredible taste.

[@loveshiningstar]

For me those 2 games and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

[@Habertod]

BBS is my favorit by far. The command deck is broken, but wow is it fun to play with it. The story is a blast, because you know it will end in a catastropy. everything feels so dark and doomed. So fucking awesome. fight me ;-P

[@Anijah2001]

Same

[@christianguerrero70]

BBS gets over hyped lol story is passable.

[@kermitthefrog4362]

Habertod you say fight me yet you haven’t responded to a single comment.

[@ihateallthethings2683]

Agreed

[@gulyasdavid6170]

high5 same :33

[@repetaki]

kh2 is just the best. it beats kh3 and every other game in the series.

[@subswithnovideos-ef6ck]

I honestly don’t believe there will be a better kh game than kh2 ever. Not 3, not whatever games come after 3, it’s just not gonna happen. 2 is too good.

[@akaiyoru2681]

So basicaly the longer the series went on, the more fucked up those games got? ...Sounds standard to me, when you try to milk something dry 🤷‍♂️

[@subswithnovideos-ef6ck]

AkaiYoru The fuck? Just because kh2 is the best one doesn’t mean the rest of them suck. The rest of them are still good games (other than recoded). Kh3 is a solid #3. One could argue that the very first game is the third worst next to recoded and recom. That’s like saying the Zelda series is “milked” because fans generally consider Ocarina of Time to be the best in the series (aside from botw).

[@TacoLex]

1,000 subs with no videos KH3 is getting so much shit just because kh2 is godly well yeah that’s what happens they tried doing other things to expand story hell everyone should be grateful for there even being a KH3 they could have ended the series with 2. People are ass holes and will still complain when the next game or even KH4 comes out.

[@subswithnovideos-ef6ck]

Alex A Don’t get me wrong, KH3 still has some MAJOR flaws. It could’ve been better. But, it is better than people are saying it is, in my opinion at least.

[@kd0485]

Pro tip for dream drop distance spam balloonga and flowmotion and call it a day

[@TheKingofZock]

Basically everyone knows that.. are you trolling?

[@zachanikwano]

No keep balloonra over balloonga, it seeks out enemies

[@Quickword15]

Flowmotion ruined the later games for me.

[@LordFinkenstein]

Balloonra is better.

[@joxyver]

Roxas excepting his inevitable disappearance, knowing that he might never come back, hits so damn hard, especially if you know who he truly is. And his final line, “looks like my summer vacation is.....over” mixed with his overall depressing, tear jerking theme is perfect. Square at least spared us from dying in the inside ourselves by not showing him disappearing right there and instead does it off screen.

[@adammikhaiel283]

Chain of memories is so underrated, card system was really refreshing & more tactical

[@turbotrup96]

For majority of the game the only tactical part of it is placing cards in the deck carefully so you miss on a special move as rarely as possible after spamming triangle brainlessly. I agree the concept is good or at least interesting and somewhat balanced, but the enemies outside some of the bosses seem to be maladjusted to it and not fun to fight against overall. And the "exploring" and platforming parts were objectively a horse shit.

[@makokitsune6487]

I still don't know what's everyone's deal with KH BbS combat. XD To be honest I had better time during combat in BbS than in 1. I think that's just a matter of taste.

[@Mepphy99]

0 Gravity that's the problem

[@skullofrebellion6653]

Putting DDD ahead of BBS.. I can't, in my right mind, back that up lol

[@akionlizard]

I can shiiiiiiit. DDD is prolly my favorite game next to KH2. BBS just...pales in comparison

[@LuffyxNamiisathing]

@@akionlizard ok you are either trolling or stupid as fuck if you think in any way that 3d is better then bbs

[@AGGSab]

Jere Niemi I do played both games a lot and enjoyed ddd more. Get your head out your ass and move on. Opinions don’t matter

[@akionlizard]

@@LuffyxNamiisathing wow...I can't have preferences huh?

[@kermitthefrog4362]

Jere Niemi “stupid as fuck” for having a different opinion? Grow up. In MY opinion, ddd has the way better gameplay. On my first play through of bbs, I was so confused on how the command deck worked. I felt way under leveled all the time and felt I had to grind way too long for the commands, just so I could upgrade my fire to a fira. With ddd, you have the same command deck, except you don’t need to do any upgrades. They just give you the commands which is awesome. The gameplay for terra, aqua, and Ventus are just way too slow. I prefer the fast moving games. That’s why ddd is my favorite “spinoff” and my third/fourth favorite after the main title games.

[@infinityzombi6287]

I always thought Terra was a tank character.

[@khswag3632]

he is dealing most damage with his aa

[@sirdootdoot2430]

My first playthrough of Kingdom Hearts 2 was on Critical Mode. I loved it and had a ton of fun, but it was kinda like being thrown into a pool when you can't swim at first. I hate Dusks sometimes

[@LordMalice6d9]

Critical mode is the only way to play KH2. Everything else is too easy. Even proud mode.

[@naoaquieopatrickpatrick8565]

@@LordMalice6d9 not really... Critical mode on KH2 isn't that difficult. you get more AP boosts and some of the best abilities early in the game. plus if you grind a little you can pass most worlds with no problem... the only things that becomes really difficulty in Critical Mode are the Data Battles and Lingering Will... the rest still pretty balanced to me.

[@gagechavez5473]

NãoAquiÉoPatrick! Don’t grind if it’s to easy, I beat the game at level 25 in critical and it’s a lot more harder and fun.

[@GreatGrandmasterWang]

I like KH1’s slow battle vs KH2’s crazy fast paced battle. I can’t even see WTF Sora is doing in KH2 sometimes

[@daytonwickerd6212]

The “looks like my summer vacation is over” line makes me cry every time.

[@lucaskincanyon7393]

I played KH3 and my top 5 are: 1. Kingdom Hearts 2 2. Kingdom Hearts 3 3. Kingdom Hearts 4. Birth by Sleep 5. Chain of memories / 358/2 days.

[@lumanmorningstar8755]

This man knows the truth

[@emmahardy6977]

I agree with everything except swapping kh1 and 3. I found kh3 too easy and simple. 10 hours of cutscenes was too much for me, but I still really enjoyed playing it.

[@lumanmorningstar8755]

@@emmahardy6977 did you play kh3 on crit. I found it more challenging then kh2

[@emmahardy6977]

Luman Morning star I played on proud mode. I will have to try critical though

[@mikashi1593]

@@emmahardy6977 But u need to be ready when beating the DLC since everyone needed to grind Sora lvl and obtaining Ultima Weapon (and also his dual wielding form) because it's way challenging then the main game Data Battle sure gave my finger broken

[@BlackFurryNight]

Kh2 is still the best followed by Birth by Sleep. I'd put KH3 below those two games.

[@zieg_fgc]

David Montiel nah 3’s gameplay is still way more fun to me than BBS was

[@shibou]

Birth*

[@BlackFurryNight]

@@zieg_fgc I do agree gameplay wise with KH3, but Birth by Sleep has a far better story with a lot more content, including post-game content. So in my opinion, KH2 and BBS still beat KH3.

[@BlackFurryNight]

@@Thomasjjhonek Yeah, but BBS tells its 3 stories far better than KH3 does. KH3 just felt rushed and all the characters are just there, not doing anything.

[@zieg_fgc]

David Montiel I certainly agree with the content aspect😂 I just had more fun playing kh3 and what I really look for is how fun it is so that’s just why I feel kh3 was better than bbs, story is definitely better done in bbs however

[@kuriburger]

Kingdom Hearts 2 will always be my favourite of the series. Even now in 2020, it holds up and I still have a lot of fun playing it

[@adamazmi6340]

My Top 10 10. Kingdom Hearts : Union X 9. Kingdom Hearts Re : Chain Of Memories 8. Kingdom Hearts Re : Coded 7. Kingdom Hearts 0.2 6. Kingdom Hearts 3D : Dream Drop Distance 5. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days 4. Kingdom Hearts 1 3. Kingdom Hearts : Birth By Sleep 2. Kingdom Hearts 3 1. Kingdom Hearts 2

[@zemaculate]

Man you did CoM dirty lol

[@zemaculate]

@Febreeze Booz` oh I meant re:chain, but I love the gba one as well

[@meghantaylor8862]

WHERE DID U GET THAT GOOD AUDIO OF SANCTUARY

[@HyveMindsGames]

I just used the audio from my captured game footage lol

[@Quickword15]

My top 3: KH1 KH2 BBS

[@thorn1225]

Don’t worry, we all hate Terra’s pants.

[@xthewhitewolf]

I'm glad I'm not the only one.

[@katsuminara4036]

Yeah

[@Coolztheplayer1337]

long skirt? khakis?! BOTH!? WHAT ARE THEY

[@tomwolf785]

I like Terra’s pants :(

[@JD-pp9bp]

Tom Wolf me too.

[@rankd4732]

Great video! I love hearing about other opinions on the series. My ranking is very different but I understand yours completely.

[@jordankasa2491]

idk if you mentioned it in the video and im just dumb, but what about 358/2 days? where would you rank that game?

[@ThePudgeGaming]

Ty for putting KH1 at #2. I personally like KH1 better than any other game. Even with some of its blunders. I love it.

[@Feja2503]

It was the thing that started it all. Kh1 and 2 are the best imo, followed by bbs and 3. 1 just had that mystery, feeling special. I was so curious about the keyblade. Everything after 2 ruined it for me though xD. Its basically just a weapon, barely any meaning. Ohh it broke, lets summon a new one.

[@aeroga2383]

yeah KH1, CoM, and KH2 are a nice trilogy. then they ruined it.

[@Voulton_S.]

I never played BBS, and just watch the story on the KH Timeline. Yes it has some plot holes but it overall gave it's importance to understanding Xehanort. Plus we got to hear an amazing voice actor who is possibly my favorite villian voice. I'm just sad he couldn't do KH III...

[@BabyGirlTiny]

How is this game important to understanding Xehanort, when nothing he does after this makes any sense. All this game did was tell us he wants to make an ultimate keyblade and he took over Terra's body. And the only important thing to take away is the Terraxehanort aspect and literally nothing else becauae nothing elas mattered to KH3

[@mikashi1593]

@@BabyGirlTiny Well After the mobile game updated, I believe Ventus is the only important character in this game :v You know why? He was a Keyblade master from Union, he survived from the war, a rumor about him killed Marluxia's lil sister, he lost his memories about the prophecies, he has Chirithy still hanging out with him now, (also in KH3 he was right there but didn't meet Marluxia not Larxene) Vanitas may existed inside Ven even before BBS, and none of his friends (Aqua and Terra) knew about this. He supposed to be way older since it was happened decade ago (and why Ephemer is helping Sora in the war XD) And yet his story is still ongoing and might be the most twisted plot I've ever follow because all of his union friends are involved in the story. I have no idea my head exploded :v

[@kickstart3974]

@@BabyGirlTiny I think its supposed to explain who xehanort is and how important and deep his character is. Because all you knkw after 2 games is that he's a villain but nothing really goes into his motives or his goal. This paints what the whole story is really about

[@TheGumdropButton]

I'm so happy you mentioned the world design in KH2. I've been saying this for years.

[@jeremybrisebois1756]

358/2 days is the best story by far!

[@TheKingofZock]

And almost the worst gameplay. Which weighs heavier?

[@LtBasil]

Best story by far... but I hated the mission system. Trying to 100 percent that game was obnoxious. THAT'S RIGHT EMERALD SERENADES I'M LOOKING AT YOU!!!

[@zaladaneifyable]

Not the best story, but a great ending. Sadly, now that every single character is back to life, all the emotional baggage that game and ending once had, is lost.

[@TheKingofZock]

@@zaladaneifyable Nope, its really not.

[@Roehdawg]

9:26 made me laugh really hard 😂

[@GeorgiaAndrea]

I remembered that the time when there were only KH1, KHCOM and KH2, people weren't a fan that much with KH2, noting that KH1 was the best in the series. Now after KH3 came out, suddenly everybody is literally saying KH2 is the best. How things changed though. I guess after the Final Mix came out, that changes everything.

[@khswag3632]

i played kh1 and khcom after i played kh2 and it was my fav from the start.

[@LordMalice6d9]

@Jacob Perry Final Mix KH2 is *THE* version of the game to play, and improved on the mediocre vanilla KH2. Vanilla KH2 is pointless in retrospect.

[@TheJoaovicente]

I actually liked the card combat of chain of memories. Once you pack your deck with pre made combos, you can get pretty overpowered.

[@user-oc6of2cd5r]

I think you accidentally put Chain of Memories a little bit behind, can't see it on end of vid

[@brandonpadilla5516]

I hated chain of memories especially those chain breaks but I loved the story

[@kirbytrax8326]

I mean, mid to late game you could just have magnega, tornado, mega flare, omnislash or other combos and elixirs. It was easy but still fun. For bosses high level attack cards, some cures and 4 or 5 zeros just to break.

[@kickstart3974]

I personally enjoyed it. It was very stress free I one shotted most bosses it was a nice break from the other more difficult titles.

[@taxevaderyoshi5795]

Guess ya could call him TERRAble

[@kuro-kishi796]

One Punched i made that joke before lololol i told it to my sister and she just walked out the room (¯―¯٥)

[@toilet844]

@@kuro-kishi796 Ouchie ouch

[@kuro-kishi796]

lerro ouchie indeed

[@ximmkai_1]

Tearable

[@matthew_bryant1]

I’m currently playing through KH2 for the first time. I’ve previously played KH1 and Chain of Memories on GameBoy. I only played through the whole game of KH1. I couldn’t make it through Chain of Memories, at least as a kid. I plan on playing and beating KH1, 2, and 3. I don’t really plan on playing any other games in the series. Is this a good idea? I personally didn’t like the whole prologue in KH2 and didn’t understand who all the new (Roma’s/Organization 13) characters were.

[@haziq12ish]

How would u rank KH3 now that it came out?

[@RetroGameDays36]

KH2 Is actually 1st (Best) cuz u know DRIVE FORMS!!! FINAL FANTASY!!! ETC

[@TheKingofZock]

Final Fantasy really doesnt matter objectively.

[@kuro-kishi796]

Christian Guerrero periodt.

[@toilet844]

@@christianguerrero70 calm down man

[@TheAllandNothing]

KH 1 will always be in its own tier for me. I actually loved the bizarreness and simplicity of how the Gummi ship levels looked. It added to the atmosphere I feel like. Also i loved the complicated level designs and the use of platforming for the worlds because it made them more rememberable. Also I just absolutely love traverse town to death lol. I feel like it could actually be a world in the astral plane or something like that. I feel like I’ve been there or to a place very similar to it. If you go to traverse towns theme on KZbin there’s many people that say it feels like home so i really wonder if it exists somewhere lol. Each game in the series has its own unique vibe and atmosphere but I just happen to prefer the more innocent, magical, heart opening vibe and atmosphere that KH 1 had

[@Aeroczema]

Damn. Those pants though. Great review!

[@JoshuaWise1994]

I will say that the problem you described with the combat in Chain Of Memories was not an issue on the GBA version because your eyes don't have to wander to see your card deck at all times. I actually thought it worked really well, and the deck building aspect was a fun way to customize my character/strategy.

[@mistalee9300]

So many of his arguments are based on his impatience

[@ethangilworth7891]

Ms. Chin BK it’s his opinion, and it’s an incredibly valid one. Shut up

[@greghayes1588]

@Wailmerboy how so

[@Grizzman1907]

Kh1 is my favorite, but this is the right list. Everything about Kh2 was an improvement, and all the side games featured on handhelds were a joke. Good vid bro.

[@TheKingofZock]

I absolutely love people who judge and rank games both objectively and subjectively. My favourite is DDD, mostly because i love playing as Riku but KH2 is the one i keep going back to. For obvious reasons

[@BabyGirlTiny]

Not story wise it wasn't

[@LordMalice6d9]

@@BabyGirlTiny The story of KH2 started off good I thought, especially after playing CoM and understanding what was going on with Roxas. But halfway through the game it gets convoluted quickly and with some poor writing decisions.

[@WarlordofWarren]

I'll subscribe because this a neat channel

[@unioncrossed7384]

i watched this video when i had only played kingdom hearts 1, but i’m back now and here to say kh2 is the best BY FAR. the camera, the combat, the boss battles, the story, the final mix ROXAS FIGHT (my favorite), that punch you in the face scene with roxas and axel when roxas is defeated, and that tear-jerking reunion at the end of the game. EVEN THE INTRO IS GORGEOUS. don’t even get me started on the Other Promise. if you don’t think this is the best game then... you do you i guess but HOW

[@ReverofEnola]

The fact that you placed CoM so low yet DDD so high physically hurts me lol.

[@kermitthefrog4362]

Reverof Enola the fact that you think CoM is a good game physically hurts me

[@NessKwik0]

Thank you i love com more than bbs and ddd

[@Hedgehog3342]

Ew CoM sucked hardcore. Worse kh game.

[@NessKwik0]

Hedgehog3342 its just a differant game. I think its a good game. And i can see how its put low. The combat it weird but still undeniably good. But maybe just not a good as the other ones for people.

[@ethanclark640]

CoM is #3 for me, the combat is different, but better than the unbalanced command deck system story is also really good in CoM

[@doosygaming]

Balloon isn’t broken in KH3D? You’re kidding right? You can beat both hardest bosses (Young Xehanort and Julius) with one of the Balloon variants. Balloon is up there with BBS Thunder Surge in terms of how broken it is.

[@fallentrash1673]

Actually Thundaga and Thunder/Fire Surge are broken. Thundaga can kill easily a lot of unversed.

[@Glassesgirl2002]

what made you think they wouldn't use the same command menu from kh 1 and 2 in kh3?

[@HyveMindsGames]

Osaka team

[@animefanatic777]

Question, where would you put KH3 now that it's been out and you've played it?? :3

[@HyveMindsGames]

Somewhere in the middle. The review is almost done so stay tuned!

[@raviqirvansyah1304]

7:48 "And I hate his BIG DUMB STUPID LOOKING PANTS" Me : I can't stop Laughing LMFAO 😂😂😂

[@cathycatsville67]

When it comes to the Kingdom Hearts series it´s extremely hard to rank them for me because every game i played completely i loved it. Kingom Hearts 2 is my favorite of the series but the other ones are really hard to rank i played KH1, KH2, KHBBS and KH3D i also started KHCOM but i stopped playing after 2 hours it never really got me so i can´t count it i also still have to play KH3 but i´m waiting for the Remind DLC before i play it. But the other 3 games are really hard to rank i loved all of them and every single one had something that made it unique. No matter how hard i try i will never be able to rank them^^ But 2 will always be my favorite because of those things: 1. It had the best combat system it was so fluid and had enough options to give you a great variety of moves and options without being confusing 2. It had the best disney world of all KH games the Pride Land! I absolutely love the lion king and playing as LIon Sora was so much fun :-3 3. In my opinion the best Gummyship gameplay! To be honest i would love to get a whole spin-off title with that mechanic^^ It was kinda it´s own game there were so many things to unlock and so many options to create your own unique battle ship! I just loved it

[@left4deadfreakable]

I agree with basically all the points you mentioned, great video! Any update on that KH3 review? I can't wait to see it, cause I know there's A LOT of things to talk about for that game...and they're not good xD

[@HyveMindsGames]

Working on it now! It's on the long side (close to 25 minutes long) so it's taken a while, but it should be done in a week or so!

[@aleisshiki3649]

Dude.. you can’t rank the games if you skip cutscenes

[@Ixiot_]

I will say overall, the video was good. I think you shared your reasons quite cohesively, and honestly I'd probably agree with your list. I will mention one thing you didn't quite remember, and that is how 358/2 Days was the first game with Air Slide, not BBS. But overall, the rest of the video was good as it stands.

[@HyveMindsGames]

Aw beans, guess my memory of 358/2 Days is foggier than I thought

[@LtBasil]

The only thing on this list I agree with is that KH2 is #1. But then, I play for story more than combat, so it's probably mostly because we're judging the games by different standards.

[@Jack_80]

i think re com had a better story and better combat than kh3. combat and story in kh3 had me bored from start to finish, while re chain had me hooked from start to finish.

[@BabyGirlTiny]

Storywise KH2 isn't good..

[@some1namedfriedchickenlemo593]

KHII is definitely my favorite game overall, but after finally getting through all the other games and now almost to the end of 3D, I actually like the endless fighting styles 3D allows the most out of all the games.

[@TheAllandNothing]

I’d have to put KH1 over KH2 for me personally just because KH1 had a indescribable vibe that I loved a little more than KH2s and I liked how the maps weren’t just straight shots and the story was simple and clean

[@rhysboi15]

-Doesn't understand the story to KH:DDD -Skipped the cutscenes Bravo dude 👏 P.s. the worst thing to come from this series is CoM, not Terra

[@insertnamehere2746]

CoM is fine, you just don't know how to Card Break. Loser

[@EyeBeZombie]

Thing i hate about kh3 is they got rid of the drive forms soras main and most badass aspect of him in exchange for the crappy shotlock system

[@teon7881]

Ya mean keyblade transformations. They are basically the same only weapons change.

[@DokuNekuon]

@@teon7881 Except they're broken and don't bring up that don't use them bs

[@964ever]

NegaNiga Plz i wish they wouldve gave him atleast ONE form that lets you dual wield

[@thatoneguyintheback5095]

Um what? You mean the Keyblade Transformations that also have form changes?

[@xthewhitewolf]

I actually like shotlock system, but hey we all have our own opinions, but i do agree with the drive forms.

[@fusedsouls1833]

5:48 Right the opposite, for me, in fact, you've just earned a new sub! You pretty much summed up my feelings for BBS. I simply did not enjoy playing this game. I think the best way for me to put it, is that, it's the first KH game I ever played that didn't feel like a KH game. I hated the command deck, didn't enjoy the worlds (I'll go so far as to say, Disney Town is the worst world in any KH game), and the only plot line that I felt had any redeeming qualities, was Aqua's. My list is almost identical to yours, the only difference being that I'd probably put CoM 3rd (unpopular opinion). I really enjoyed the atmosphere and Org. 13 plot in the game, even if the card mechanics were a nightmare to deal with at times. The game actually felt mysterious to me. My list: 2 1 CoM DDD 358/2 3 BBS 0.2 I never played Re:Coded so I didn't feel right including it.

[@aidinexmachina4232]

In CoM if you mostly ignore Health & stick to Slates & upping your CP, you can set up slates beforehand & a slate that starts with a Mega Potion & an Mega Ether to have 2 full stacks. I know that comes in about mid game, but it helped me win lol.

[@ShadowbannedAccount]

The fun of CoM is definitely in its deckbuilding. Also, I think Re:CoM should've added way more sleights (I'm talking at least double the number of sleights in the GBA game) to make the game even more fun.

[@checkitout1856]

Terra is one of my favorite characters in the series :(

[@IJustWantAMocha]

Ye.....the kdh1 is always my fav and very weird because it even explains “only sora can wield a keyblade” then all the sudden everyone can xp because of that my brother hates it

[@LtBasil]

Yeah, so about that... Keyblade wielders were rare and at that point in time, almost extinct. None of the people who tell Sora that he's the "Keyblade master" seem to have any actual experience with Keyblades, so it could be that they simply believed that there could only be one of them, even though it wasn't the case. Plus, the "only Sora can wield a Keyblade" thing wasn't true even then, because both Mickey and Riku used Keyblades in that game as well. And Ansem arguably used one too, through Riku. It was never just Sora. Not even then.

[@Lununguis]

@@LtBasil The implication was that the Dark Realm had a Keyblade, the Light Realm had a Keyblade, and the princesses of heart could make a Keyblade under specific circumstances. But the story fron KH2 onward ended up contradicting that.

[@loveshell4851]

Oddly kh1 is my favorite, Other than platforming I enjoy it greatly, I played it fully multiple times.I remember doing a no die,no changing armor and under 15 under hours run.I enjoyed trophy hunting that game brings back great memories.Kh2 was great as well but for me it’s hard to replay it for me, like I played it and never picked it up again.

[@karimrgm]

0:05 ReMind me when the DLC for Kingdom Hearts ♥️ comes out.

[@jacobturner8965]

Worst to best that I've played: Dream drop distance Re:coded Chain of memories 358/2 days Kingdom hearts 0.2 Kh3 BBS KH1 KH2.

[@shafiq7175]

Sorry but i have to disagree with you on birth by sleep. The best thing about bbs for me was the combat system , the reason the main attacks were so slow was to put more emphasis on the shot lock system and all the new forms you could transform into and combine. both of these mechanics came back in kh 3 and its one of the things why i think bbs was so important.

[@RandKproductions235]

Nah, it doesnt feel like kingdom hearts and its not even fun. Thr story was okay but the gameplay is too lame. Slow, floaty, and not enough options outside of the command deck.

[@marcelinotorres2322]

I didn't even finish birth by sleep. Dear lord I hate that game. I still have yet to beat terras story and that wont change anytime soon

[@RandKproductions235]

@@marcelinotorres2322 its the only kh game i haven't finished. Ive done parts of all stories, but only made it through one without quitting. Had more fun in chain of memories

[@onyx_vii7808]

@@RandKproductions235 Idk what y'all are smoking but BBS was the fucking shit. Arguably the 2nd best kh game. I was always so excited to see all the new commands I could create out of my old ones. And it felt like there were so many! Especially with Terra. Finding out you could make darkness commands with him made me feel like a Badass.

[@Quickword15]

Onyx VII7 -Not to mention the mirage arena multiplayer when that was still a thing, was personally the most fun I’ve ever had playing a KH game.

[@ashleyneku5432]

One thing not talked enough about in KH2 (interestingly enough, BloodyBizkit's mentioned it a couple of times in runs) is the goddamned incredible menuing. For a PS2 game, it has responsive, quick, just...incredible menus. A detailed bestiary with reaction command numbers, when you're looking at your inventory pictures of the items you're selecting instantly appear, toggling behaviors and quickselect items is literally just hitting triangle if you want. There are detailed story and character records you and view anytime. A simple "new" highlight appears anytime a specific menu has something added, hovering over the new entry removes it. When selecting magic spells or weapons or armors or accessories, you see a preview of what it looks like even if it does not appear on your character (that's going an extra mile) and it gives you a worded description of it, which I love. I love menus in games, and KH2 managed to make a menu that I genuinely believe has no faults. No lag, no missing features (relative to what the game allows), no loading....it's just perfect, and it was accomplished a decade and a half ago. There are games releasing today with godawful menus, and good games with subpar ones. All of them could learn a thing or two from KH2's menuing.

[@JustShin11]

No disrespect & do correct me if I'm wrong but you're main gripe with birth by sleep is mainly because you are more of a swordsman than sorcerer,correct? Weird compliment if that is indeed your gripe Especially since most love the magic aspect of it.

[@kingisred5407]

KH2 is best boy

[@Fireundertaker]

If I hear floaty as an argument one more time, I’m gonna claw my eyes out. Edit: didn’t think this would get so much attention lol.

[@lpfan4491]

go right ahead

[@11sonicspeed]

Well its a valid argument. Really its only part of the reason the combat is shitty, its a fairly big one tho.

[@lpfan4491]

not really. there are bad enemydesigns,the combos not being viable in themselves with some mechanics not even working always even if they werent floaty and shotlocks being op. all those problems are just casually in bbs.

[@Dexrazor]

OneThe Lonliest Floaty as an argument. Well, since you can't hear this comment, but rather you read it, I guess you get to keep your eyes :P

[@eternalpain7762]

@@11sonicspeed I know this comment is 10 months old, but I'm a loser, so I'm replying to it. Floaty is literally just a descriptor. There's nothing inherently good or bad about it, so the context matters. In the context of KH BBS, floaty combat is bad because the game punishes you for jumping. In KH3, you're arguably safer in the air than on the ground, so floatiness isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially with how many aerial options you have.

[@lopezjdamian]

Also the Dream Eater things is cute and great! Sure leveling them up is boring and or too easy. But it's was cute addition and good way to cooldown at times

[@pugiguess6548]

Is this without spoilers? I’m just getting Into the series. I’m still gonna play em all in order

[@HyveMindsGames]

This has many spoilers

[@Nick-4K]

This is the correct list.

[@emersonthomas7201]

To list my five favourite moments: 1. Roxas Fight KH2 2. Sora's Sacrifice KH 3. Kairi Crying KH 4. Aqua's Rage KH3 5. Axel's Distress during Roxa's Breakdown 358/2 Days KH1 has two of these five therefore KH1 is my favourite.

[@joshuamoviegamer28]

If I were to rank the ones I've played. 1. Kingdom Hearts II 2. Kingdom Hearts 3. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep 4. Kingdom Hearts III 5. Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth by Sleep - A Fragmentary Passage 6. Kingdom Hearts: Dream Drop Distance 7. Kingdom Hearts: Re:Chain of Memories

[@Derkman99]

Great list! Even though you kinda dissed my favorite game, Birth by Sleep, I really enjoyed your take! Lol.

[@Zubatticus]

KH2 really is the best game of the series. I personally enjoyed 3D more than 1, but KH3 hype is here!

[@HyveMindsGames]

If KH3 is HALF as good as KH2 I'll be happy

[@Zubatticus]

@@HyveMindsGames This is probably gonna sound entitled af, but it'll have to be just as good as 3D for me to be happy. I've been waiting literally over half my life for another main entry in this series. (Lmaos in old age).

[@HeyFella]

Not to me. I still think the original is the best.

[@Zubatticus]

@@HeyFella Fair enough. KH1 was still a good time! Maybe it's my aversion to giant yellow shoes that's fueling that opinion.

[@hidekihbr]

@@HyveMindsGames its not..

[@mimiru27]

Almost click like until you said "i skip the cutscene"

[@mhasemore]

Good video that brings up good points. KH2 is definitely my favourite, and remains so even after playing KH3 on critical mode.

[@tazzmaniandevilboy42]

My list including the ones not mentioned from worst to best: Fragmentary Passage Dream Drop Distance χ/Unchained χ/Union χ Coded Kingdom Hearts III Chain of Memories 358/2 Days Birth By Sleep Kingdom Hearts Kingdom Hearts II

[@TheKingofZock]

Birth by sleep seriously plays like ass. Putting that shit above KH3 and even Re:Coded is worrying.

[@theodorexenophon7612]

I liked the cinematic ones because that’s the future of gaming. Power to the gamers. The best ones were the movies cause no gameplay. That’s the future of gaming! Power to the gamers!!!!

[@HyveMindsGames]

#gamersriseup

[@feyisthey]

What

[@gumi6751]

What the fuck

[@Gwoblesto189]

Your a fucking idiot

[@samasmas2714]

1-KH2 2-KH bbs 3-Kh3 4-KH1 5-KH RoM Didn't play the rest just watched them

[@fangiscool1]

there is no way that kh3>kh1

[@samasmas2714]

@@fangiscool1 I mean, it's just an opinion

[@billychartier4962]

Looks about right to me. KH3 was better than KH1 from a gameplay aspect. KH1 was amazing for it’s time. But it hasn’t translated to current times. I think KH3 has the potential to overtake KH2 and BBS. It all depends on if it either gets DLC or a final mix.

[@fangiscool1]

@@billychartier4962 I want to have what you're smoking

[@billychartier4962]

fangiscool1 I mean I haven’t smoked anything for a while. Why do you believe KH1 was better than KH3?

[@jefvdbsarens4727]

I think i am going to buy kh3 without ever playing kh1 or kh2 do you guys think i should do it or not please let me know

[@360Blader]

Jef TheInfinity I highly recommend you at least play 1 and 2 before 3, then you’ll understand why it’s a disappointment.

[@kokoro7996]

I’ve only played KH3 and some of the first game. I’ll come back and tell you my favourites when I’ve played all the games.

[@seleviathan]

How can anyone find this to be a legitimate review at all when YOU FULLY SKIPPED A GAME regardless of how bad 358/2 days and re coded were they are still kingdom hearts games and deserve to be ranked

[@alexandertwol]

X Seleviathan X my big issue with this video is that RCOM isn’t dead last because I swear I’ve never been so angry at the gameplay of a game, ever

[@seleviathan]

@@alexandertwol with a lot of these ranking type videos they are all very biased and focused on their opinion rather than a legitimate list but he completely skipped a game cant call it legitimate at all since he said all kh games in the thumbnail

[@XArias21]

What?! 0.2 Birth By Sleep under KH Re:CoM???!!!!! WHAT?!

[@Jack_80]

re com is better than kh3 to me, so it's miles better than the stupid kh3 demo that is even more clunky than kh3.

[@nilsonpetrin1882]

The card combat from CoM is the base for The flick rush minigame in 3D

[@ItsMrFresh]

I'm new to kh, so when you said "I'm not going to include the movies because..." I wonder why it's not obvious that you wouldn't add movies into a game ranking list