Final thoughts: This is HD remake done right. You are experiencing this story in a better format than the DS game.
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 REMIX PS3 PROTON MOVIE
Just watch the movie and enjoy the magic. What I am really trying to get across is if you have never played 358/2 Days, you are not missing out on anything.
I found the DS version to be a drag to play through and only the story kept me playing. The story I found very emotional, so I was happier than most when I found out it is only in theater format. However, I believe that it is the weakest title in the series gameplay wise. Some may find that 358/2 Days being unplayable is disappointing. This game has some really cool boss fights comparable to KH2. Using cards to fight might be weird at first, but after a while you begin to love the strategic element of cancelling your opponent's cards and using sleights to take down bosses. Chain of memories is one of my favorite titles in the series and it marks the first appearance of the Organization. The other titles in the package are also very well polished. As I said earlier, the gameplay holds up well even by modern standards and fighting feels responsive. This might not be a huge deal, but huge Kingdom Hearts fans have been waiting for this for years. For those that don't know what that means, Final Mix versions of KH games include new abilities, weapons, a new secret boss, and heartless have a different skin than the original.
It's also important to note that this is an HD version of KH Final Mix. I have played only a few HD remakes in the past, but this one is simply remarkable. I'm astonished to find that the first Kingdom Hearts' gameplay still holds up after more than a decade. This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.