A Kingdom Hearts game has been announced for the Nintendo Switch by Square Enix. However, this is a brand new rhythm action game which is titled Melody of Memory.
Melody of Memory is due to be released this year on multiple formats. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory also includes online battles. Depending on the stage, Disney characters will appear as guests and lend you their strength.
About Melody of Memory
The game features a massive catalog of over 140 songs, including music from the Kingdom Hearts series, Disney, and more. Enjoy rhythm-based action through unforgettable music.
Most Kingdom Hearts games are action-RPGs. Melody of Memory is instead about hitting button commands in time with the music. The franchise has always had strong soundtracks, so the series should be a good fit for this kind of game. And while Kingdom Hearts does include some arrangements based on classic Disney songs, its best tracks are originals. The trailer has only shown off those original songs.
But Melody of Memory still looks to have many of the Kingdom Hearts hallmarks, including visiting Disney worlds and having characters like Donald Duck and Hercules at your side. The rhythm genre isn’t what it used to be back when Guitar Hero and Rock Band were giant hits in the mid-to-late 2000s, but these games still have their fans. It’s also a relatively easy way for Square Enix to pump out a new Kingdom Hearts without creating another massive, triple-A action RPG.
