Kingdom Hearts Unchained X is the epitome of casual RPGs.
The great thing about RPGs is that they can cover a huge range of game types. Some are tactical, some action based, some about exploring and crafting. Others focus more on the story and Kingdom Hearts Unchained X is such a game, with a huge amount of character interaction and story to discover.
The KH series moves to mobile.
Kingdom Hearts Unchained X is the first mobile instalment of the Kingdom Hearts series, which is usually a bombastic console affair. This is not merely an adventure game however, as it has a strong combat system underneath and some very engaging battles. This is the light-hearted cousin of the RPG, suitable for Disney fans of all ages and free to download and play. However, the casual nature of Kingdom Hearts and the fact that it revolves around cartoon characters means that it translates very well indeed to the smaller screen. Following in the footsteps of the other titles, Unchained X has a crazy but fun mixture of characters from various Disney IPs and totally different things like Final Fantasy and Keyblade warriors. The central themes are light and friendship, so the story in this game is uplifting and positive, a great one to dip into for a relaxing hour, but perhaps not so gripping if you’re a fan of gritty realism.
A simple mechanism for a casual game
Kingdom Hearts Unchained X focuses on mobile play rather than just scaling down the usual console RPG system to a smaller screen. This is a smart move as it makes the game more accessible and thanks to some excellent artwork, it still looks fantastic. For example, you can swipe to attack in combat and as you attack the enemy Heartless with your Keyblades. You can also flick medals which unleash special abilities, ideal for changing the flow of a battle. Combinations of power, speed and magic medals, plus the combat strengths of characters, make up the core strategy of the game. These are just complex enough to be engaging without requiring you to pore over lists of statistics. Characters can be further customised with outfits, from their standard clothes seen in games and movies to special outfits for seasons and holidays. Another strength of this game is the multiplayer, which allows friends to team up against monstrous bosses and increase their rewards. Finally the Olympus Coliseum allows you to brave extra bosses for rare medals, so there’s always more to find.
A fun, free fable
There’s a lot to love in Kingdom Hearts Unchained X, from the fact that it’s free to the easy-going nature of the characters and combat. This is perfect for dipping in now and then, yet detailed enough for RPG veterans to get stuck into. The story is the strongest part of the game, always pulling you forward and providing new twists for fans of the Kingdom Hearts series. However, do make sure that you have plenty of storage space for this beast of a download.
Adventure across Disney’s magical and wondrous worlds
KINGDOM HEARTS is a tale about Light and Friendship overcoming the power of Darkness. Over the last 15 years, millions of fans have experienced the epic tale of King Mickey, Donald, Goofy, and more than 100 Disney characters joining forces with Sora, Keyblade warriors, and heroes from Square Enix’s popular FINAL FANTASY video game series as they battle to protect their friends and save all worlds from the Heartless.
Become a hero at the very beginning of the KINGDOM HEARTS story in the era before the Ancient Keyblade War. Gather LUX—a mysterious form of light—and fight the Heartless as you explore beautiful Disney worlds. Meet familiar faces, strengthen yourself and your Keyblades!
– This game is only available in English.
– Battle against the Heartless using your legendary Keyblades. Tap to attack, swipe to hit multiple enemies, and flick medals to unleash their special abilities.
– Strategize to defeat enemies in fewer turns for greater rewards by using your special attacks and finding the right balance of power, magic, and speed medals.
– Customize your hero by changing your avatar’s outfits to match your style of fashion. Be on the lookout for outfits based upon popular Disney, FINAL FANTASY and KINGDOM HEARTS characters, as well as seasonal clothing!
– Collect and evolve hundreds of character medals, which contain the harnessed power of popular Disney and FINAL FANTASY heroes and villains.
– Team up with friends to challenge and take down monstrous Heartless raid bosses for even greater rewards!
– Survive the challenges in the Olympus Coliseum, where the strongest heroes can brave additional bosses and unlock the rare medals.
