New Kingdom Hearts Replacement Is One of the Best Action Games of the Year
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Published Aug 13, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
Sora and the Heartless, meet Zirian and the inkies
Kingdom Hearts minus all the Disney still makes for one of 2026’s best action games
Image: Weird Beluga/Fireshine Games via PolygonMechanically, Duskfade is the lovechild of Kingdom Hearts and Super Mario Odyssey. Narratively, it's as if Frozen crossed paths with Inside Out. But in terms of structure? It's Jak & Daxter meets Super Mario Sunshine. This is a game with plenty of clear inspirations, and as a result, it doesn't reinvent the platforming wheel, but it is still a delightful 20-hour adventure that will take you through some stunning locales, introduce you to charming characters, and strikes the right balance with its difficulty.
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