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Ar tonelico II
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Sora, Donald and Goofy travel down a long road that meanders through endless fields, and come to a crossroads. As Sora stands in the crossroads, he gazes up at the night sky and thinks of his lost friends. Just then, a mysterious man approaches from down one of the branching paths. "Ahead lies something you need," he says, "but to claim it, you must lose something dear." The man vanishes before a single path, leading to a castle that eerily resembles a girl's drawing... In the coming journey, what will Sora and his companions gain, and what will they lose? In addition to Sora, players can control Riku in this adventure that bridges the gap between KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II A full 3D remake of the original GBA release, KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories offers a refreshing rendition of the hit title for the PlayStation 2 system. The talented voice cast from the North American releases of KINGDOM HEARTS and KINGDOM HEARTS II, including David Gallagher and Haley Joel Osment, return to breathe new life into the beloved characters. The mini-game catalog has been completely renewed, now with four brand new experiences accompanying the main adventure. [Square Enix]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 90
Worth Playing
Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories for the PS2 is definitely worth checking out, especially if you haven't yet played the GBA original.
 85
AtomicGamer
It’s pure KH fun, and it will immediately remind you why this most unusual clashing of worlds works so well.
84
RPG Fan
Yes, the graphical upscaling is certainly worth it, but unless you really dig the original plot of Sora and friends, or if you're interested in a new type of challenge involving real-time action-based battles and numeric-value cards, it's not worth playing.
84
IGN
An impressive remake that improves the presentation of the original GBA version by leaps and bounds while simultaneously streamlining the battle system.
80
GamePro
Even though it's not a wholly fresh experience, Kingdom Hearts: Re:Chain of Memories is definitely worth a try, especially if you didn't play the original GBA release.
80
GameZone
Taking a page from other “from the ground up” remakes of other Square-Enix remakes like Final Fantasy IV on the DS, Re:Chain of Memories is a great way to check out an adventure that many may have missed the first time around.
70
Cheat Code Central
The card battle system isn’t exactly fresh considering it was similar on the GBA, but for new players it will be a challenge they must experience.
70
Games Radar
Things also get tough.
68
Game Informer
A serviceable, inexpensive RPG that will satisfy fans curious about this “lost” chapter in the KH series and the few people who really enjoyed the original CoM.
67
1UP
Seriously, though -- for Kingdom Hearts fans who missed out on COM the first time, this is definitely the best way to play it. While the new stuff is small (a few so-so minigames in Hundred Acre Wood, additional voice acting from the Sixth Sense kid, etc.), my memory of Chain of Memories hasn't changed: It's a pleasant little title that reminds me how much I want Kingdom Hearts 3.
67
PSX Extreme
But in the end, it only feels like a bad idea superimposed over an ongoing good idea. So unless you’re a hardcore fan, we say pass on Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories, and lie in wait for Kingdom Hearts III. Yeah, we still hope it’s coming.
65
GameSpot
This remake is solid fan service, but recycled content and disjointed exploration limit its appeal.
60
GameDaily
The card battling system works, although not as well as it did on the GBA. Sadly, this re-imagining has come a bit too late for a series ready for its PS3 debut.
60
G4 TV
Gamers interested in dabbling in a little card battling should give the game a spin or at least seek professional help.
40
Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
Rebuilding it using the PS2 game's engine just makes it a much more obvious retread. [Jan 2009, p.83]
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