Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories

Name: Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories
Availability: InStock
Author: Square Enix Product Development Division 5

March 29, 2007

Square Enix Product Development Division 5

70/100IGDB

Genres

Role-playing (RPG)Tactical Card & Board Game

Platforms

PlayStation 2

About

Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories is a PlayStation 2 remake of the original Game Boy Advance title Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories, developed by Square Enix Product Development Division 5 and released in 2007. The game blends role-playing and tactical card-based combat, with players building decks of attack, magic, and item cards to execute actions in real-time battles. The story follows Sora and his companions as they explore Castle Oblivion, a mysterious structure where memories are gradually lost and manipulated. Each floor of the castle is constructed using cards, shaping the enemies, layouts, and events encountered. A second campaign starring Riku offers an alternate perspective on the same events. Originally released in Japan as part of the Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix+ compilation with connectivity features tied to that release, those features were adjusted for the standalone North American version.

Storyline

Sora, Donald, and Goofy walk down a long path that seemingly goes nowhere. They see Pluto and start to follow him. He leads them to a crossroads. While deciding which path to take, a mysterious man in a black cloak approaches Sora and speaks to him, but at that moment his words are incomprehensible. The path becomes one and it leads them to Castle Oblivion. The cloaked man appears as they enter the castle and gives them a card. They use the card to proceed through the castle. The first world they go to is Traverse Town, where they discover that Leon, Aerith, Yuffie, and Cid have forgotten all about them. Strangely, though, they remember Sora, Donald, and Goofy's names, with Yuffie even mentioning that her heart still holds memories of them, even if her head doesn't. After Leon gives Sora a tutorial on fighting and gives Sora a summon card, they leave Traverse Town.