While many likely became familiar with the game through its remake which has made it onto remaster collections in recent years, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories was originally released as a bold departure from the first game in the series. Launching on the GBA in 2004, this narrative bridge leading into KH2 featured a completely overhauled approach to combat restricted to a 2D plane. Although it was later updated to be much more in line with the presentation of the rest of the franchise, Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories retained a charm that was never properly replicated.