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KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-VSShining Resonance Refrain

Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

Quality
70Popularity
32Value
43
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
-43% $28.54
Buy Now
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Shining Resonance Refrain

Shining Resonance Refrain

Quality
67Popularity
24Value
75
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
Ends in≈1d
-86% $4.29
Buy Now

Winner

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

8
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
8 of 15 metrics
Shining Resonance Refrain
7 of 15 metrics
7

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$28.54 -
$4.29 Wins
Historical Low Price (USD)
$24.99 -
$2.56 Wins
Best Current Discount
-43% -
-86% Wins
Sales Frequency
26 price changes -
121 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
68/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
85.7% positive Wins
72.2% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
8.8K Wins
917 -
Positive Steam Reviews
7.5K Wins
662 -
Negative Steam Reviews
1.3K -
255 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
1.6K Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
8.6K Wins
904 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
197 Wins
47 -
Supported Languages
6 languages Wins
5 languages -
Release Date
Jun 2024 Wins
Jul 2018 -
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleKINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

MaybeShining Resonance Refrain

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-
Shining Resonance Refrain

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -43% $28.54Buy Now
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +75% $49.99View
Steam
Steam +75% $49.99View
Shining Resonance Refrain

Shining Resonance Refrain

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin -86% $4.29Buy Now
Steam
Steam +599% $29.99View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +599% $29.99View

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

86% positive (8,794 reviews) — very positive reception
8,794 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$28.54 — mid-range price
43% off — decent discount
Historical low: $19.99 — room for better deals

Popularity

Past its peak but still active — niche experience.

-7% minor player decrease
1,855 concurrent players — solid base

Shining Resonance Refrain

Quality

Polarizing title that works well for its target audience but may frustrate others.

72% positive (917 reviews) — mostly positive
Metacritic 68/100 — mixed reception from critics
917 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Average price — a good time if there's an active discount.

$4.29 — very accessible price
86% off — massive discount

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

-43% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsKINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-Shining Resonance Refrain
Release Date
June 13, 2024
July 9, 2018
Developers
Square Enix
SEGA
Publishers
Square Enix
SEGA
Platforms
Windows
Windows
Achievements
197
47

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX-

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 64-bit (ver.1909 or later)
  • Processor: Intel® Core™ i3-3210 / AMD A8-7600
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 750 / AMD Radeon™ RX 460
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 60 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: 60FPS @1920×1080

Shining Resonance Refrain

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1) / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5 (3.4 GHz) or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Video card with 2 GB RAM (Nvidia GeForce 660 Ti or AMD Radeon R9 270)
  • DirectX: Version 11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- or Shining Resonance Refrain?

KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- won the comparison against Shining Resonance Refrain based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- worth buying over Shining Resonance Refrain?

Based on the metrics, KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Shining Resonance Refrain currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 11, 2026, 09:15 AM UTC

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