Still, not every party member you come across will prove worthwhile.
Some are poorly written, others are clanky.
Beast
Beasts obsession with the enchanted rose takes center stage in theKingdom Hearts 2story.
He struggles to choose between the rose and Belle.
Later on, Beast comes to his senses.
And in an effort to make up for his mistakes, fights alongside the crew.
Sadly, his combat isnt the most thrilling, despite Beasts potential to cause some irreparable damage.
Hes mainly a brawler, with brute strength the go-to sport against enemies.
He also has some fun limits to check out, though they quickly run their course.
Captain Jack Sparrow
The crafty Captain Jack Sparrow teams up with Sora and the crew against cursed pirates.
It offers a nice change of pace into the world of infamous looting and treasure hunting.
Even Sora gets hyped up about embarking on Jack Sparrows wild adventures.
Unfortunately, Jacks gameplay lags behind, much like Beast.
The expectation of a crafty combat system that exploits magic and trickery is lacking.
Some of the gameplay is just confusing and leaves Sora to do most of the heavy lifting.
Mulan Ping
Mulan kicks off lowly and unskilled, picking up pace the more you play.
Shes disguised as Ping and is often lost in the background.
But as the story unfolds, so does her character, who is admittedly artistic in execution.
Aladdin
As a street rat, Aladdin has perfected the art of quick getaways.
And fortunately, the requisite to be quick on his feet is well incorporated inKingdom Hearts 2.5 Final Mix.
But beyond an interesting storyline, Auron syncs beautifully with Sora.
Jack Skellington
Some characters dont need to do much to steal your interest.
Jack Skellington is one of those characters that you simply like, playing a vital role in Halloween Town.
Combat-wise, Jack plays pretty well, with impressive offense and elemental power.
Simba
Well, itd be hugely disappointing if a lion couldnt rip enemies apart like cheesecake.
Simba delivers on expectations, with teeth that easily sink into enemies and rip off chunks of bone.
Tron
Regarding character development, Tron pays the most attention to the plot and combat.
Space Paranoids doesnt just tell its worlds story but also connects to the larger plot.
Riku
For forever, Riku has been a rival to Sora.
Now, you have the chance to fight alongside him.
Hes practically a Sora counterpart, with just as deep abilities and fighting mechanics.
He may not tackle tough boss fights.
Goofy and Donald may have taken a step down from their counterparts in the originalKingdom Hearts.
Theyre no longer as skilled as they once were.
Yet, theyre still worthy investments across your playthrough.
Goofy may not be enough to take on enemies, requiring Sora to take charge.
Donald
Like Goofy, Donald is less competent than he used to be.
Yet he remains the better option compared to most party members.
He specializes in healing, which often gets Sora out of tough spots.
So, now, you have to keep leveling him up to rely on him to keep you alive.
So, whats your take?
Evans I. Karanja is a freelance writer who loves to write about anything technology.
When not writing, he can be found playing video games or watching F1.
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