Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories

"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."

"Along this same line of criticism, it’s important to note that CoM is still a remake of a four-year-old game; one remade for the PS2 from the GBA. So it should go without saying that as good as it is, you’ll want to set your expectations accordingly. The inspired card battling system feels as fresh as ever, but the rest of the package, despite the upgrades, will feel dated to anyone who hasn’t played anything but a 360 or PS3 for the last few years."

"Thankfully, there’s no real reason to not experience this version of the Game Boy Advanced title. New battles, voice acted cutscenes, and beautiful upgrades to the graphics all make this title a great addition. If you have played the original there may not be as much there for you, but for those that missed out for whatever reason, there’s now no reason for you not to pick this title up."

"In the end, Re:Chain of Memories is 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."

"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. There's hours of gameplay in this title (even after beating it once) and the challenge alone should keep things interesting for both hardcore and casual gamers alike. "