KH2 is so-far Square's beest kingdom Hearts Game.

[KoEnder 15]

Anyone else think so....well until KH3 this is their best KH game.

[z_patrick_o 4]

I think it's the best game so far because lots of new game play mechanics that were added in like drive forms, it also did a lot for the storyline

Edited July 11, 2015 by z_patrick_o

[hatok 6,413]

what precedent is there to assume KH3 will be better

[Seeker Of Nothingness 80]

I don't know if it's the best; surely it's my favourite one

Edited July 11, 2015 by Seeker Of Nothingness

[Headphone Jack 1,147]

Yep, imo at least. Idk about KH3 though since its not out yet. 

[TheKingdomkid 1,194]

KH2 is a great game but it isn't my favorite game KH1 will always be my favorite no matter what, but in general is it the best, maybe since it was a lot of peoples first KH game, but I believe that the first KH game is still the one with the most sold copies so there is that

[Exiblade7 1,917]

Kingdom Hearts 2 is my favorite kingdom hearts game because it is the first kingdom hearts game I've played and I have a lot of memories with the title.  I'm pretty sure I'm going to like kingdom hearts 3 when it releases and it will probably turn into my favorite kingdom hearts game. 

Edited July 11, 2015 by Kaito Daimon

[matteso586 115]

Let's wait until the game gets released. Then we'll see which of the two is superior.

[Aqua7KH 5,395]

Birth by Sleep.

[kurasa25 45]

Birth by sleep as well

[Shulk 8,623]

I'm one of the few who personally prefers the first game.

[Guest]

Birth by Sleep.

 

Hmm... I wonder why that's the case for you, is it to do with something blue and watery?

 

I'm one of the few who personally prefers the first game.

 

You know what, I understand where you're coming from. The plot was simple enough for everybody to understand. The worlds actually played a greater role in the overall plot, Billy Zane voicing Ansem (back when he was considered as the main antagonist) and the Disney villains were actually respected and threatening.

 

Personally, for me, It's a tie between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth By Sleep. Birth By Sleep had better villains and provided more depth towards the playable protagonists whilst Kingdom Hearts 2 made better use of the Disney material, popularised the series and has the best command style.

[Shulk 8,623]

Hmm... I wonder why that's the case for you, is it to do with something blue and watery?

 

 

You know what, I understand where you're coming from. The plot was simple enough for everybody to understand. The worlds actually played a greater role in the overall plot, Billy Zane voicing Ansem (back when he was considered as the main antagonist) and the Disney villains were actually respected and threatening.

 

Personally, for me, It's a tie between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth By Sleep. Birth By Sleep had better villains and provided more depth towards the playable protagonists whilst Kingdom Hearts 2 made better use of the Disney material, popularised the series and has the best command style.

Actually, a big part of my reasoning has to do with gameplay. While I like KH2's action-based gameplay as well, KH1 felt much more strategic and difficult to me, and I love strategic gameplay. The reasons you listed fit too, but the strategic gameplay elements are my main reason (I'm personally more of a gameplay-oriented person than story-oriented).

[Movies798 1,358]

Kingdom Hearts 2 is my favorite game so far, follow by Dream Drop Distance, 358/2 Days, Birth by Sleep, Kingdom Hearts, Chain of Memories, and Re:Coded.

[Aqua7KH 5,395]

Hmm... I wonder why that's the case for you, is it to do with something blue and watery? ;)You know what, I understand where you're coming from. The plot was simple enough for everybody to understand. The worlds actually played a greater role in the overall plot, Billy Zane voicing Ansem (back when he was considered as the main antagonist) and the Disney villains were actually respected and threatening.Personally, for me, It's a tie between Kingdom Hearts 2 and Birth By Sleep. Birth By Sleep had better villains and provided more depth towards the playable protagonists whilst Kingdom Hearts 2 made better use of the Disney material, popularised the series and has the best command style.

Yes. And the best villain in the history of the universe

[Ven983 490]

I am someone who holds the story above all else, and while KH2 delivered a very well-rounded experience, I have to give Birth By Sleep the upper hand because of its story. The story was very intriguing and all 3 characters were interesting and complex. Xehanort proved to be the best villain to date, and over all I left the game feeling more satisfied about the story than I have any other KH game.

[bit 944]

Actually, a big part of my reasoning has to do with gameplay. While I like KH2's action-based gameplay as well, KH1 felt much more strategic and difficult to me, and I love strategic gameplay. The reasons you listed fit too, but the strategic gameplay elements are my main reason (I'm personally more of a gameplay-oriented person than story-oriented).

re chain of memories = strategic and difficult gameplay in a kingdom hearts game

[hatok 6,413]

Birth by Sleep.

more like clunk by clunk

[Guest]

more like clunk by clunk

 

I don't see much wrong with Birth By Sleep (aside a missed opportunity for a Lion King world with a Young Simba/Nala and Laguna being featured).

[Shulk 8,623]

re chain of memories = strategic and difficult gameplay in a kingdom hearts game

I love CoM, too. I just prefer KH1's combat system over the cards in CoM.

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

Kingdom Hearts II is an amazing game, and it has so much content and variety and worlds and such, and it has such an amazing story, so yeah, the game really is one of the best in the series.  Actually, the game falls into a list of my top three KH games, which are: 

• Birth By Sleep
• Kingdom Hearts II
• Dream Drop Distance

Although really, I love every single game in the series, but those three stand as my top three!  Although I'm sure that Kingdom Hearts III will eclipse all the other games, though! X3

[Guest]

Kingdom Hearts II is an amazing game, and it has so much content and variety and worlds and such, and it has such an amazing story, so yeah, the game really is one of the best in the series.  Actually, the game falls into a list of my top three KH games, which are: 

• Birth By Sleep
• Kingdom Hearts II
• Dream Drop Distance

Although really, I love every single game in the series, but those three stand as my top three!  Although I'm sure that Kingdom Hearts III will eclipse all the other games, though! X3

 

That's my top three list too. I personally don't have a "particular" favourite as they all play in their own special way and all have fantastic gameplay and storyline innovations alongside making the most out of the Disney property.

[Jermaine 79]

Kingdom Hearts 1 is my favorite, but it's really just preference.

 

I really respect what KH2 brings with combat(sora is just so damn smooth and powerful), roxas, ending, and just epicness (xemnas's final battle). I definitely see why this is the consensus number 1 game.

 

I just prefer Kh1s: extras, depth, exploration, less linear worlds, better world design(more to look at), The more consistent better story, Hollow Bastion is still my favorite segment in KH history, and I liked sora better as a character in 1(subtle things, like Kairi's grandma's story, and I'll return this)

 

I understand KH2 over KH1. I don't understand BBS over either of them though.......................................................

[Linkinroxas 2]

KH2 was my favorite because of Roxas. He became my favorite character and it really became more solidified in 358/2 days. That dual keyblade fight with Roxas and Axel is probably my favorite part in the game.

[The Transcendent Key 12,109]

That's my top three list too. I personally don't have a "particular" favourite as they all play in their own special way and all have fantastic gameplay and storyline innovations alongside making the most out of the Disney property.

Exactly, that's what I think!  And I really wish that fans who haven't played the non-numbered titles would get to play these titles already, since they add some crucial points in the overall plot of the Kingdom Hearts Universe!  Because truly, the whole scope of the Xehanort saga is truly something to behold!  And well, sure, people who haven't played the non-numbered titles will still enjoy KHIII, but they probably won't understand a lot of things.  But, if they play all the games, they'll have a deeper love for the series as a whole, you know?