You can play the first half of the Toy Story zone
Is it possible to playKingdom Hearts IIIwith little to no context or history? Yes. I’ve done it!
My first-timer experience was a total fever dream, to the point where I’m having a hard time accepting the fact that the game came outthis year. I wouldn’t necessarily suggest makingKH3your firstKingdom Hearts, but if you do, you’re bound to love parts of it, loathe others, and feel a whole range of emotions.
If curiosity ever gets the better of you (as it did me), there’s now aKingdom Hearts IIIdemo onPlayStation 4andXbox One, and it includes the world I think Disney-lovingKingdom Heartsoutsiders will appreciate most: the Toy Box World. That’s the one with Woody, Buzz, and a buncha mech toys.
The demo also features Olympus, which acts as a tutorial. I have a soft spot forHercules, but nostalgia aside, it’s pretty tame. If you end up buyingKingdom Hearts III(especially as we enter sales season), note that only the Olympus save data will transfer to the full game, not yourToy Storyprogress.
It’s astonishing that this series is allowed to exist. Good on you, Nomura.
