.::Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days::.

Here are some review:

Developer(s) :Square Enix
h.a.n.d.
Publisher(s) :Square Enix
Designer(s) :Patrick Chen (game producer)
Shinji Hashimoto (executive producer)
Tetsuya Nomura & Tomohiro Hasegawa (game directors)
Tetsuya Nomura, Yukari Ishida & Tomoco Kanemaki (scenario writers)
Series :Kingdom Hearts
Platform(s) :Nintendo DS[2]
Release date(s) :JP May 30, 2009[3]
NA September 29, 2009[4]
EU October 09, 2009[5]
Genre(s) :Action role-playing
Mode(s) :Single-player, Multiplayer
Rating(s) :CERO: A
ESRB: E10+
PEGI: 7+
Media :Nintendo DS Game Card

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (キングダムハーツ 358/2 Days, Kingudamu Hātsu Surī Faibu Eito Deizu ōbā Tsū, pronounced "Kingdom Hearts Three-Five-Eight Days Over Two") is an action role-playing game developed and published by Square Enix for the Nintendo DS with assistance from h.a.n.d.It is a new installment in the best-selling Kingdom Hearts series. The story is an interquel taking place between the first Kingdom Hearts and Kingdom Hearts II. The game centers on the daily life of the main character Roxas, exploring the time from his creation during the first game, Kingdom Hearts, and leading directly into Kingdom Hearts II. It features 3D graphics, and single and multiplayer modes of play. The game was announced at the 2007 Tokyo Game Show to be released in Japan; a North American release was later confirmed as well as a European Autumn, 2009 release.Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days had a special edition of the Nintendo DSi when it launched in Japan. The game launched in Japan on May 30, 2009. The game's official North American release was announced at E3 2009 to be September 29, 2009


Story

When Sora turns himself into a Heartless to free his friend Kairi's heart in Kingdom Hearts, his Nobody, Roxas, is created; however, unlike most Nobodies, Roxas lacks memories of his past life as Sora. Soon Roxas is found by Xemnas, the leader of Organization XIII, and recruited as its thirteenth member. Each day he is sent to other worlds, either alone or accompanied by his fellow members, to destroy vast quantities of Heartless, releasing stolen hearts and furthering the Organization's goal to summon Kingdom Hearts and become complete beings. During his time in the Organization, Roxas is placed under the mentorship of Axel, whom he quickly befriends. Shortly after Roxas's induction, the Organization sees the arrival of a fourteenth member named Xion who, like Roxas, has no recollection of her past and can also wield the Keyblade. Xion grows close to Roxas, and forms a friendly trio with him and Axel.

As DiZ and Naminé watch over Sora while he sleeps to regain the memories he lost at the end of Chain of Memories, Roxas begins to experience the process for himself, growing increasingly curious about why he can wield the Keyblade and doubtful of the Organization's motives. Xion, meanwhile, is thrown into disarray over the nature of her existence after an encounter with Riku, discovering that she is an imperfect replica of Sora created by Xemnas from Sora's memories in the event that Sora turned out to be useless to the Organization's plans; in addition, Naminé's attempts to restore Sora's memories not only affect Roxas, but also Xion to the extent that she physically resembles Sora. Torn between staying with her friends and merging with her original self as per Riku's advice, Xion eventually decides to make the right decision and attempts to escape from the Organization. However, this causes a rift between her and Axel, who is ordered to track her down every time she escapes. Finally, Roxas grows frustrated with his unanswered questions and defects from Organization XIII, leaving Axel dejected.

At Twilight Town, Roxas encounters Xion, who has been reprogrammed by Xemnas to fulfill her original purpose of absorbing Roxas and becoming the "real" Sora. After a grueling battle, Roxas defeats Xion, who tells him not to let Xemnas have his way before merging with Roxas and Sora. Compelled by his newfound power and resolve, Roxas encounters and battles Riku, who has been dispatched by DiZ to capture him. When Riku is nearly defeated, he taps into the growing darkness in his heart, granting him the power necessary to subdue Roxas, but also giving him the appearance of Ansem, who resides in his heart. Riku subsequently brings Roxas to DiZ, who inserts Roxas into a virtual simulation of Twilight Town so that he may eventually merge with Sora and complete the restoration of his memories, setting the stage for Kingdom Hearts II.