Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory Now Available on Consoles and PC

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 13, 2020

News: A new title in the Kingdom Hearts franchise is now available but with a bit of a different twist.

Square Enix and Disney have just released Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory. This is the first rhythm action game featuring the Kingdom Hearts series. Beginning today you can battle to the beat of legendary composer Yoko Shimomura’s beloved tracks and timeless classics from Disney, including “Let It Go” and “Under the Sea” on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. This rhythm game marks the Kingdom Hearts series debut on the Nintendo Switch.

In Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory, players will relive their favorite moments from the series as they journey alongside Sora, Donald and Goofy, along with other familiar Kingdom Hearts characters. As players travel through iconic Disney worlds, they will join forces with beloved Disney characters along the way. Players can master more than 140 musical tracks, including favorites like “Destiny Islands,” “Hand in Hand,” and “Working Together” from Yoko Shimomura, as well as classic songs from Disney’s cinematic universes.

Whether alone or with friends and family via local co-op and online multiplayer, players will bounce and bop to the beat of the exhilarating Kingdom Hearts soundtrack to defeat tough enemies and bosses. The game offers three different play styles so players of all ages and skill levels can enjoy their magical musical adventure in Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory. Players can casually explore all the worlds and tracks with One Button mode, or really showcase their prowess with the frenetic “Performer” mode for more fast-paced and skillful combo sets. Along the way, players will unlock and collect iconic story scenes from across the entire Kingdom Hearts saga, to be enjoyed in the game’s Museum. Competitive Online Battle modes mix up the formula even further, with special tricks to confound your opponents. Players of the Nintendo Switch version can also participate in a Free-for-All battle mode with up to seven other players via local play.

Celebrations of the game’s launch continue in the mobile game, Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road, as fans can obtain the brand-new SN++ - MoM Kairi Medal for a limited time. Full details on how to obtain this new Medal can be found in-game.

In addition, for those eager for even more musical Kingdom Hearts content, the official Kingdom Hearts III soundtrack is now available worldwide digitally. The soundtrack features ten hours and over 160 songs from the critically acclaimed Kingdom Hearts III and a curated selection of recent Kingdom Hearts-related titles composed by Yoko Shimomura, Takeharu Ishimoto and Tsuyoshi Sekito.

Take a look at the trailer below and then tell us what you think. Will you be picking up Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory?