{
  "id": 12446007,
  "title": "I played Kingdom Hearts for the first time on Switch 2 — and I'm both overwhelmed and hooked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-played-kingdom-hearts-for-the-first-time-on-switch-2-and-im-both",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T18:58:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/nintendo/i-played-kingdom-hearts-for-the-first-time-on-switch-2-and-im-both-overwhelmed-and-hooked"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "I, like many gamers, have a list of personal gaming blind spots. Long-running franchises I've always wanted to explore but never got around to playing. At the top of my list is Kingdom Hearts, an action-RPG mash-up of Disney and Final Fantasy that has evolved since its 2002 debut on PlayStation 2. When Square Enix announced the Kingdom Hearts Collection, it felt like a package designed for someone like me. I recently got hold of the collection on Nintendo Switch 2 and played a handful of hours of the first game. While I found the opening a bit rough, with its PS2-era visuals and some clunky gameplay, I was quickly drawn in by its intriguing story and lovable characters. The collection includes all three numbered Kingdom Hearts games, along with multiple spin-offs and HD movies, making it a perfect starting point for newcomers or a great value for longtime fans.",
  "summary": "The Kingdom Hearts Collection has finally let me experience this fan-favorite action-RPG series on Switch 2.",
  "key_points": [
    "Gamer explores Kingdom Hearts on Nintendo Switch 2 for first time",
    "Finds opening rough with PS2-era visuals and clunky gameplay",
    "Hooked by intriguing story and lovable characters"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}