Two major storytellers join forces in Disney and SquareSoft's collaborative action/RPG known as Kingdom Hearts. Beginning on an island paradise, the game follows the exploits of a14 year-old boy named Sora as he travels across multiple worlds searching for the whereabouts of his long lost friends. Designed by the renowned Square personality Tetsuya Nomura and voiced by A-list Hollywood talent, Kingdom Hearts combines more than 100 familiar Disney characters including Mickey, Donald, and Goofy as they encounter familiar Final Fantasy icons like Cloud and Squall in their ongoing battle against an evil relentless force known as The Heartless. As an added bonus for American gamers, Kingdom Hearts also features an expert difficulty setting and additional hidden boss battles.
Kingdom Hearts
- September 16, 2002
An unlikely pair, or a sure-fire hit? The Disney RPG is here...
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Kingdom Hearts
- July 29, 2002
We've got the US version, so you get English screens, movies, and impressions.
Kingdom Hearts
- May 1, 2002
Our import impressions are updated with another heap of screens and artwork.
Kingdom Hearts
- February 6, 2002
More than 60 new high-res screens of the adorable RPG being made by Squaresoft and Disney.
Dirty Dozen: The Best of the Greatest
- July 23, 2004
PlayStation 2's library of games now boasts nearly 100 Greatest Hits titles. Of these, which are our favorites?
Insider Video Features: Kingdom Hearts Secret Ending
- April 15, 2003
Square's obvious hint at a sequel? You decide.
The Best Looking Games on PS2
- March 20, 2003
From the most gorgeous looking, technically advanced, and best directed games on PlayStation 2, the IGNPS2 editors select the cr�me of the crop.
IGNPS2's Best of E3 2002 Awards
- May 29, 2002
This year's E3 delivered an extraordinary range of software. But which stood atop the others?
Kingdom Hearts Travelogue
- May 3, 2002
Olympus is pretty simple, but at least the ceiling stays in the same place
Kingdom Hearts Travelogue
- April 29, 2002
"Eat Me." "Drink Me." What message does Wonderland send to children?
Kingdom Hearts Travelogue
- April 19, 2002
This week, a guide to the second stage of our adventure, Traverse Town.
Kingdom Hearts Travelogue
- April 12, 2002
In what should become a regular feature, we take a look at the first area in Kingdom Hearts.
Kingdom Hearts Shipping Figures
- March 17, 2004
Square Enix reveals its big, big numbers.
Square Enix Gives Glimpse at Design Process
- April 10, 2003
Have a look at some Kingdom Hearts and FFX-2 resources.
Square-Enix's First Words
- April 1, 2003
Kingdom Hearts 2, subcontracting, and pillars discussed.
Kingdom Hearts 2 on PS2?
- March 7, 2003
The rumors begin to swell in the land of the rising sun.
Hearts Art
- January 27, 2003
Kingdom Hearts art book package released.
Insider: Gaming Life in Japan
- January 24, 2003
Surveys, sales, commercials and more from Japan
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Reservation Bonus
- December 12, 2002
More neat stuff we Americans can't have.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Images
- November 21, 2002
New characters and scenes you didn't see in the US version.
Top 10 PS2 Most Wanted
- October 18, 2002
The games that are on your mind, updated October 18.
Top 10 PS2 Most Wanted
- October 8, 2002
Here are the 10 games you're most looking forward to playing.
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix Images
- September 11, 2002
Including a look at Sephiroth.
IGNPSQ: Kingdom Hearts
- September 3, 2002
Ask us anything you want, and we'll answer it. Really!
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
- August 22, 2002
Don't worry -- you get to play this version of the game before Japan does.
Play Kingdom Hearts Early
- August 13, 2002
Squaresoft to host gamer's day event.
Kingdom Hearts Auctioned Off
- August 7, 2002
Advance copies of the game and other interesting items are up for bidding.
Kingdom Hearts Ship Date
- August 5, 2002
We thank Square very much for their liberal interpretation of "Fall 2002."
Kingdom Hearts Movies
- August 2, 2002
With someone as Cloud and James Woods as Hades.
Kingdom Hearts Screens
- July 30, 2002
Some more shot from the English version, featuring Olympus and Tarzan.
Insider: Gaming Life in Japan
- June 19, 2002
Video of naked guy jumping off bridge! Video of naked guy jumping off bridge!
Insider: Roundtable #52: Game of Show
- June 4, 2002
IGN's editors chime in about the best of E3 (and argue about the e-Reader).
E3 2002 Awards: Editors' Personal Picks
- May 30, 2002
So you've heard what we think as a whole, now discover our personal picks.
E3 2002: Seven Final Fantasy XI Movies!
- May 24, 2002
Come see SquareSoft's sweet new online RPG in action.
Insider: Squaresoft: E3 Booth Report
- May 23, 2002
The RPG masters take on Online and Disney
Insider: Gaming Life in Japan
- May 14, 2002
Problems with getting Final Fantasy and more in this week`s issue.
Kingdom Hearts Voice Cast
- May 14, 2002
Haley Joel Osment, Mandy Moore, NSYNC -- stars galore!
Insider: IGN Unplugged #12
- April 15, 2002
Spider-Man, Tekken vs. Virtua Fighter 4, World Series Baseball for Xbox, Mafia for GameCube, and so much more.
Square Opens Kingdom Hearts Page
- April 1, 2002
All the Kingdom Hearts you can stand, now in the wonderful language of English!
Kingdom Hearts Intro Movie
- March 28, 2002
In MPEG and Quicktime formats, the entire Hikaru Utada video -- CG by Squaresoft.
Kingdom Hearts Screen Saver
- March 25, 2002
Goofy, Donald, and the Tetsuya Nomuroids collide on your screen! Happy fun get!
Square And Asahi Present Kingdom Hearts Stuff
- January 29, 2002
Why don't you ever get something like this with a soda in the states? Ah, no matter...
Hikaru Utada Sings Kingdom Hearts Theme
- January 10, 2002
This means nothing to most of you, but Japan is completely nuts for this girl. Go figure.
TGS 2001: New Kingdom Hearts Impressions
- October 12, 2001
Final Fantasy XI, or the Disney RPG? We'll take the Disney RPG, thanks.
TGS 2001: The Continuing Adventures of Kingdom Hearts
- October 12, 2001
This new video reveals classic Disney characters in this upcoming Square masterpiece.
PreTGS 2001: New Kingdom Hearts Video
- October 10, 2001
Square and Disney`s effort is looking hot. Get the latest inside.
Final Fantasy Characters Join Kingdom Hearts?
- September 17, 2001
Walt Disney versus Tetsuya Nomura -- Round one! Fight! Or something like that...
Insider: Post-E3: Square
- May 25, 2001
Square only showed off three games at its booth. Take a look.
E3 2001: Square Shows its Cards
- May 17, 2001
What did Squaresoft show at its booth today? The few but grand cards it has.
E3 2001: Square Reveals Disney RPG
- May 17, 2001
First screenshots, plus everything we currently know about the new PS2 RPG from Square and Disney.
Off the Record (04-27-01)
- April 27, 2001
Square, Sega and EA make the headlines again. Can you imagine playing Sega Rally on PS2? Get ready!
PS Festival 2000: Square forms Alliance with Disney
- February 17, 2000
Cloud Strife and Aya Brea join hands with Goofy and Mickey. No, we're not kidding.
Secret PS2 Square Game Coming
- February 10, 2000
Square to announce one at the Sony Festival.
Wire: Four Million Kingdom Heats Units Shipped
- March 17, 2004
Disney characters with a Final Fantasy gameplay style can't go wrong.
Wire: Square, Disney and Japanese Pop Star Utada Hikaru Collaborate on Kingdom Hearts
- August 22, 2002
Ships nationwide September 17.
Wire: Haley Joel Osment Leads All-Star Voice Cast for Square and Disney's Kingdom Hearts
- May 15, 2002
An amazing new adventure from the creators of Final Fantasy.
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