Kingdom Hearts, Sora, and an “Unqualified” Protagonist
On the surface, Sora looked like a very unlikely protagonist when we’re first introduced to him in Kingdom Hearts… he was small, young, had no combat skills to speak of […]
Kingdom Hearts: Grappling With “Goodbye”
At multiple points in Kingdom Hearts we are given access to “guest characters” who join our party and help us out for a little while, but they don’t get to […]
Kingdom Hearts: A Default Difficulty Setting Dilemma?
I tend to play most video games on their default settings, but when my young daughter wanted to play Kingdom Hearts with me I chose to drop the difficulty level […]
Kingdom Hearts: Playing the Waiting Game
The Kingdom Hearts franchise launched over twenty years ago, and as a major fan of this series since day one it has always felt like the wait for the next […]
Kingdom Hearts 3: Setting Ourselves up for Disappointment?
The tremendous success of the first two titles in the Kingdom Hearts series placed an even larger amount of pressure on Kingdom Hearts 3 to be one of the greatest […]
Kingdom Hearts and the Body of Christ: A Beautiful Tapestry Built From Diversity
On paper, the entire concept behind Kingdom Hearts doesn’t sound like it should work. Square Enix, the developers responsible for crafting serious gaming narratives like the Final Fantasy series decided […]
Kingdom Hearts and the Importance of “Equipping our Armor” Before Battle
One of the reasons the Kingdom Hearts series is so popular is its’ accessibility, featuring a style of gameplay that can be successfully enjoyed by even the most casual gamer. […]
Kingdom Hearts: Using our Resources Wisely, not Wastefully
Whether it is the healing items and elixirs that prove to be incredibly critical in battle or the in-game currency that is necessary to purchase additional accessories and armor, one […]
Donald Duck and Kingdom Hearts: Compassion Vs. Condemnation
The importance of a healer in any party can’t be overstated, and Donald Duck’s role in supporting his teammates in Kingdom Hearts is essential to the advancement of the entire […]
Goofy and Kingdom Hearts: Overlooking Insults, Showing Kindness and Grace
The Kingdom Hearts series is filled with serious characters dealing with complicated existential issues, and right in the middle of all of this angst and turmoil stands Goofy… a kind […]
Finding God in Video Games 